Codename STEAM – amiibo Unlocks and Functions Guide
Codename S.T.E.A.M. comes from Intelligent Systems of Advance Wars and Fire Emblem fame. It’s not a huge surprise, then, that Fire Emblem is referenced in the game – through its amiibo functionality. Once you’re out of the game’s prologue and have access to the character select screen, you can use the amiibo of select Fire Emblem characters to unlock them as playable units in the game. The game will explicitly point out when you’ve unlocked this ability, so you won’t miss it.
Simply select the amiibo option on the character select screen and tap one of the following figures to unlock them as a unit:
- Marth
- Ike
- Robin
- Lucina
Each unit has their own unique weaponry and abilities that will be described in more detail below. In order to use their special attack, you’ll need to clear Chapter 2. If one of your amiibo units is defeated in battle, then they will become locked and you’ll need to tap their amiibo on the character select screen again.
Marth
“Marth’s main weapon is the sacred sword, Falchion. While it hits hard, his rapier is even better for hitting weak spots.”
Primary Weapon
Falchion
POW – 60
Rate – 1
Range – E
Uses 2 Steam
Subweapon
Rapier
POW – 10
Rate – 5
Range – E
Uses 2 Steam
Boiler
Marth’s Cape
0% Off Bonus
0% Def Bonus
Ability
Destiny – Overwatch attacks cannot harm this character
Special
Lodestar – Heal all nearby units of substantial damage
Ike
“Ike’s blessed blade, Ragnell, sends out powerful shock waves. He is also armed with the wide-swinging axe, Urvan.”
Primary Weapon
Ragnell
POW – 5
Rate – 1
Range – S
Uses 4 Steam
Subweapon
Urvan
POW – 70
Rate – 1
Range – E
Uses 3 Steam
Boiler
Ike’s Cloak
0% Off Bonus
0% Def Bonus
Ability
Push – Move crates or enemies
Special
Aether – Turn into a whirlwind of blades targeting all enemies to the front
Robin
“Robin is armed with the Levin Sword, which can stun enemies, and the Tome, which blasts out fiery projectiles.”
Primary Weapon
Levin Sword
POW – 30
Rate – 1
Range – D
Uses 2 Steam
Subweapon
POW – 50
Rate – 1
Range-S
Uses 3 Steam
Boiler
Robin’s Robe
0% Off Bonus
0% Def Bonus
Ability
Tactician: Improves team’s critical attacks.
Special
Thoron – A stroke of lightning that pierces through all foes
Lucina
“Lucina is armed with the Parallel Falchion, with which she can jump into the fray, and Nidhogg, a mighty bow of legend.”
Primary Weapon
Parallel Falchion
POW – 75
Rate – 1
Range – D+
Uses 4 Steam
Subweapon
Nidhogg
POW – 50
Rate – 1
Range – A
Uses 2 Steam
Boiler
Lucina’s Cape
0% Off Bonus
0% Def Bonus
Ability
Born Leader – Raise team’s attack and defence
Special
Awakening – Dash through enemies in an all-out assault (empties steam)
