Now you've finally made it to the Tower of Guidance, though you can only choose 11 people ((or laguz.))
This decision can be very difficult, so I'll give you guys a heads up on who to choose.
Highly suggested characters:
Tibarn
Naesala
Caineghis
Giffca
Nailah
Pretty much all of the Laguz kings/queens will become extremely useful from here on out, so be sure to drag them along with you. Many of the Greil Mercenaries will come in handy.
Titania - Titania is extremely useful, Ike will get an Axe called Urvan ((view conversations)) and by giving it to Titania, she'll be ever scarier than before. If somehow you guys didn't realize her power and never got her good, then don't even bother dragging her around. This, though, gets applied to all characters.
Shinon - Shinon is just... good... If you didn't get him to level 5 Marksman yet, I would suggest to not even bother dragging him around. He's extremely good, but he needs high level, like everyone else.
Soren - If Soren is at least an Arch Sage, please, please, PLEASE take Soren with you. Well, only do it if you have any long ranged magic with you ((ex, Meteor, Blizzard.)) The reason is because after hte second battle, Yune will bless all equipped weapons and you've got an unlimited uses long ranged magic attack. This will become extremely useful in many ways. This also goes for Micaiah, make sure that you didn't waste your Purge yet, otherwise she's useless. But of course, she's coming along with you.
Haar - If he's a Dragonlord, he'll be extremely useful as well. Especially because of the fact that he has Canto ((can move after attacking or using an item)) he'll prove a strong ally.
Zihark, Mia, or Edward - The three swordsmen ((and woman.)) Now only take Edward if he's at least a level 15 Trueblade, he overall isn't very good unless you waste some good items on him. Mia and Zihark, on the other hand, are extremely powerful when they change to Trueblade. The other thing is that after the second battle in the Tower of Guidance, you'll recieve a really powerful sword called the Alondite ((sound familiar?)) Zihark and Mia ((as well as Edward)) can use the Alondite, which is pretty much identical to Ike's sword, Ragnell. Same power, unlimited uses, only difference is color. Give the Alondite to one of them and they're even stronger.
Volke - If you took him in the previous battle with Elincia, he'll prove worth too, though only in the first 2 battles of the Tower of Guidance. Heather also applies to this, but only if you got her to level 10 Whisper or higher.
I wouldn't suggest bringing any healers with you ((ex. Mist, Laura.)) One, Micaiah can heal from a distance if you have Physic, and two, PLEASE BE PREPARED FOR THIS WITH HEALING ITEMS! If you've come prepared, then you should have many Elixers and Concoctions.
Brom - Don't bring Brom, I don't care how good you got him, but there are MILLIONS of magic users in the Tower of Guidance, not to mention Ashera as well. So whatever you do, don't bring Brom, or anyone that has horrible magic resistance ((Res.))
Skrimir - Please don't being Skrimir along, you've got way better than that to drag with you.
Geoffrey - He's not THAT helpful, but still helpful, especially if you give him a Brave Lance.
Nephenee - If you got her pretty good and most of the above aren't good for you, then at least take Nephenee. She has good magic resistance and dodge ability, she will hopefully prove useful.
Reyson, Rafiel, or Leanne - This pretty much depends on who you leveled up the most. If you have one of them up to level 30 ((done by bonus exp)) then please take that Heron with you.
Lv. -- - Vigor ((Perform a chant that gives a unit a second movement during the same phase.))
Lv. 15 - Bliss ((Raise biorhythm to its highest point.))
Lv. 20 - Sorrow ((Lower biorhythn to its lowest point. Enemies only))
Lv. 30 - Valor ((Completely fill transformation gauge))
Lv. 40 - Recovery ((Fully heal wounds and restore condition to normal))
I personally favor Leanne. Mostly because she can use Glardrar to two people at once ((front and back or left and right)) and she has Canto. Rafiel is good since he uses Glardrar on everyone adjacent to him, but he can't move after using an attack or item. Reyson's only good point is that he starts at a better level than all other Herons, though I would say just give Rafiel or Leanne Paragon ((double experience points gained)) and they'll be fine.
Like I said, only take the ones I suggested if they have a high level, otherwise all I can say is useless. Use your own strategy to make it to the top. Good luck!
