As mentioned, this is the most refined version. It focuses on rather than just looting. It turns the "Jail" into a mini-game of resource management and persuasion.
: While carrying a captured unit, your stats are halved, making the "kidnapper" extremely vulnerable. Fire Emblem Fates (Conquest/Revelation) FE Kidnap
: Generic units often come with powerful "Rally" skills that can be difficult to stack on your main units. As mentioned, this is the most refined version
: His Hit Rate is reduced by 10%, and he cannot trigger critical hits or offensive battle skills (like Luna or Sol) during the attempt. : While carrying a captured unit, your stats
This title features the most brutal version of the mechanic. Any unit can attempt to "Capture" an enemy if their Build (BLD) stat is high enough.
The core "Kidnap" skill is primarily associated with (and later Orochi ) in Fire Emblem Fates . It allows the player to add enemy generic units or specific bosses to their own roster.
In the Fire Emblem series, (or Capture ) is a unique tactical mechanic that allows players to take enemy units prisoner rather than defeating them outright. While its implementation varies across titles, it is most prominent as a character-specific skill in Fire Emblem Fates and a core gameplay loop in Fire Emblem: Thracia 776 . 🎮 The Mechanics of Capture