Boosts damage dealt by 50% of unit's Def.
No Staff
- Non-inheritable by Staff-wielding units.
Units with Skill
Unlocks at 5 ★
Unlocks at 4 ★
Skillsets that use skill
20 in 2020(Defensive)
Broadleaf Fan+ (+Def) Alternate: Minty Cane+ (+Def) |
A | Close Foil | |
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Positional Assist | B | Lull Atk/Def 3 | |
Bonfire | C | Joint Drive Atk | |
SP | 1660 | S | Close Def 3 Alternate: Mirror Stance 2 |
Draconic Deathstar (Mixed Defensive Tank)
Dark Creator S | A | Mirror Stance 3 Alternate: Bracing Stance 3 |
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Positional Assist | B | Lull Atk/Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Sol |
C | Atk Smoke 3 | |
SP | 1770 | S | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Mirror Stance 2 |
Sorry Can't Hear You Over THESE INCOMPREHENSIBLE LYRICS (Mixed Phase Attacker)
Dark Creator S | A | Atk/Def Solo 4 Alternate: Atk/Def Unity |
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Positional Assist | B | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Lull Atk/Def 3 |
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Bonfire | C | Rouse Atk/Def 3 | |
SP | 1770 | S | Atk/Def Solo 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
SUDDEN LOUD OPERA NOISES (Distant Counter)
Dark Creator S | A | Distant Counter | |
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Positional Assist | B | Lull Atk/Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Sol |
C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Def Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1670 | S | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Mirror Stance 2 |
AU Where Goldoa Actually Moves (Bold Fighter / Aggressive)
Blackfire Breath+ (+Atk) Alternate: Blackfire Breath+ (+Def) |
A | Death Blow (3 or 4) Alternate: Atk/Def Solo 4 |
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Positional Assist | B | Bold Fighter 3 | |
Bonfire Alternate: Iceberg |
C | Armor March 3 | |
SP | 1320 | S | Death Blow 3 Alternate: Atk/Def Solo 3 |
во славу родины (Aether Raids Defense)
Jokers Wild | A | AR-D Spd/Def 3 Alternate: Atk/Res Form 3 |
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Positional Assist | B | Lull Atk/Spd 3 Alternate: Dull Ranged 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Luna |
C | Infantry Pulse 3 Alternate: Inf. Hexblade 3 |
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SP | 1680 | S | Spd/Def Bond 3 |
Himbodian Doga (Bold Fighter / Damage Building)
Flowing Lance+ (+Def) Alternate: Slaying Lance+ (+Def) |
A | Death Blow (3 or 4) Alternate: Atk/Def Solo 4 |
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Positional Assist | B | Bold Fighter 3 | |
Bonfire Alternate: Ignis |
C | Armor March 3 Alternate: Armored Stride 3 |
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SP | 1220 | S | Death Blow 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
reCAPTCHA? I_Do_Not_Need_It. Because_I_Am_Not_a_Robot. (Brave Bow)
Brave Bow+ | A | Death Blow (3 or 4) Alternate: Sturdy Impact |
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Positional Assist | B | Lull Atk/Def 3 Alternate: Special Spiral 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Luna |
C | Atk Opening 3 | |
SP | 1200 | S | Death Blow 3 Alternate: Sturdy Blow 2 |
Beat Until Tender (Close Foil + Lull Tank)
Barb Shuriken+ (+Def) Alternate: Bottled Juice+ (+Def) |
A | Close Foil | |
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Positional Assist | B | Lull Atk/Spd 3 | |
Bonfire Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Atk Smoke 3 | |
SP | 1500 | S | Steady Posture 2 Alternate: Atk/Def Bond 3 |
Nightmares of You (General Offense)
Beloved Zofia (+Eff) | A | Atk/Spd Solo (3 or 4) Alternate: Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) |
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Positional Assist | B | Null Follow-Up 3 Alternate: Lull Atk/Def 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Joint Drive Atk Alternate: Def Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1410 | S | Flashing Blade 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
A Healthy Helping of Manservice! (Physical Defensive)
Rearguard+ (+Def) | A | Distant Foil Alternate: Sturdy Stance 3 |
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Reposition | B | Lull Atk/Def 3 | |
Bonfire | C | Atk Smoke 3 | |
SP | 1695 | S | Quick Riposte 3 |
Abundant Hope (Maximum Defense / Turnwheel Support)
Nurturing Breath | A | Fort. Def/Res 3 Alternate: Fortress Def 3 |
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Smite Alternate: Reposition |
B | Sabotage Atk 3 Alternate: Def/Res Link 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Mila's Turnwheel | |
SP | 1635 | S | Fortress Def 3 Alternate: Def/Res 2 |
A Fierce Fashion Statement(Offensive)
Slaying Edge+ (+Spd) Alternate: Melee Bouquet+ (+Spd) |
A | Swift Sparrow 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd Solo 4 |
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Reposition | B | Null Follow-Up 3 Alternate: Lull Atk/Def 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Galeforce |
C | Drive Atk 2 | |
SP | 1695 | S | Death Blow 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
Where Rinkah's Wedding Money Went (High-Investment Physical Tank)
Guard Axe+ (+Def) Alternate: Huge Fan+ (+Def) |
A | Distant Foil Alternate: Sturdy Stance (2 or 3) |
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Reposition Alternate: Swap |
B | Wrath 3 Alternate: Lull Atk/Def 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Ignis |
C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Time's Pulse 3 |
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SP | 1695 | S | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Heavy Blade 3 |
The Strong Survive (Defensive Tank)
Gurgurant | A | Distant Counter Alternate: Distant Foil |
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Reposition | B | Guard Bearing 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Sol |
C | Atk/Def Rein 3 Alternate: Pulse Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1695 | S | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Distant Def 3 |
Cherry Sodas (Open B-Slot)
Weighted Lance (+Eff) | A | Distant Counter Alternate: Sturdy Stance (2 or 3) |
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Pivot Alternate: Swap |
B | Special Spiral 3 Alternate: Wary Fighter 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Aether |
C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Hone Armor |
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SP | 1695 | S | Mirror Stance 2 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
Gaymr Girl (Mix Phase)
Aymr | A | Distant Counter Alternate: Atk/Res Solo 3 |
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Shove Alternate: Smite |
B | Bold Fighter 3 Alternate: Raging Storm |
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Bonfire Alternate: Aether |
C | Armored Stride 3 | |
SP | 1475 | S | Quick Riposte 3 |
Onimusha Death Blow (Wrath Nuke)
Rinkah's Club | A | Death Blow (3 or 4) Alternate: Fury (3 or 4) |
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Reposition | B | Wrath 3 | |
Bonfire Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Time's Pulse 3 Alternate: Odd Atk Wave 3 |
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SP | 1025 | S | Death Blow 3 Alternate: Quickened Pulse |
Surtr's Illegitimate Child (Physical Tank)
Rinkah's Club | A | Distant Foil Alternate: Sturdy Stance 3 |
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Reposition | B | Lull Atk/Spd 3 Alternate: Special Spiral 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Aether |
C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Def Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1445 | S | Fierce Stance 3 Alternate: Darting Stance 3 |
Man in the Mirror (Defensive)
Gilt Fork+ (+Spd) Alternate: Slaying Lance+ (+Spd) |
A | Steady Posture 3 Alternate: Atk/Def Bond 3 |
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Reposition | B | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Guard 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Ignis |
C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Def Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1695 | S | Atk/Def Bond 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
I Meant The Rabbit Ears, Actually. (Low-Investment Tank)
Carrot Cudgel+ (+Def) | A | Sturdy Stance 2 Alternate: Fierce Stance 3 |
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Reposition | B | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Vantage 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Sol |
C | Odd Atk Wave 3 | |
SP | 1605 | S | Atk/Def Bond 3 Alternate: Fierce Stance 3 |
Killer Bunny Dad Bod (Single Hit Offensive)
Slaying Edge+ (+Atk) Alternate: Carrot Cudgel+ (+Atk) |
A | Death Blow (3 or 4) Alternate: Atk/Def Solo 3 |
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Reposition | B | Special Spiral 3 Alternate: Lull Atk/Def 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Odd Atk Wave 3 Alternate: Def Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1245 | S | Death Blow 3 Alternate: Quickened Pulse |
"Give 'Em a Squeeze!" (Physically Defensive)
Carrot Cudgel+ (+Def) Alternate: Slaying Edge+ (+Def) |
A | Steady Breath Alternate: Sturdy Stance 3 |
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Reposition | B | Lull Atk/Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Ignis |
C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Infantry Pulse 3 |
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SP | 1605 | S | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Atk/Def Bond 3 |
I AM... (Ferdinand Von Aegir)
Vanguard+ (+Res) Alternate: Guard Lance+ (+Res) |
A | Distant Counter Alternate: Fort. Def/Res 3 |
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Reposition | B | Lull Atk/Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Ignis |
C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Def Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1620 | S | Brazen Atk/Def 3 Alternate: Fierce Stance 3 |
Link Chrommunications (Link Semi-Support)
Randgríðr | A | Close Counter | |
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To Change Fate! | B | Def/Res Link 3 Alternate: Atk/Def Link 3 |
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Bonfire | C | Spd Opening 3 | |
SP | 1320 | S | Quick Riposte 3 |
Def/Res Scaling Specials
Overview
There are several specials with damage based off defensive stats in Fire Emblem Heroes. Bonfire and Ignis activate off Defense, whereas Iceberg and Glacies activate off Resistance. Chilling Wind and Glowing Ember are the non-upgraded versions of these skills. Ignis and Glacies are the stronger of the two, trading slower charge times for higher damage. Bonfire and Iceberg are more often intended for use in a duel, thanks to their reasonable charge time. Provided the unit’s Defense or Resistance is high enough, they are a great general-use special. Ignis and Glacies are powerful nukes, designed to tear through enemies in a single hit with their huge 80% stat modifier. For example, a unit with 35 Defense will deal an additional 28 damage with Ignis.
Synergy
The first and only real requirement to run these specials is a high Defense or Resistance. The higher the stat, the higher the damage. Preferably, the unit should also have a high Attack stat in order to deal more damage. These specials are often run as part of a “bomb” build run on tanks, intended to charge up a powerful special and use it to OHKO a fresh opponent. These builds are very potent in the right hands, and allow them to threaten nearly anyone on the battlefield. Slaying or Killer weapons are popular choices thanks to their special charge decrease. Common skills seen on these builds are Fury, Quick Riposte, Renewal, Vantage and Distant Counter. Less-desirable skills such as Atk/Def+2 and Fortress Defense can be used effectively in tandem with these specials. Skills such as Close Defense, Armored Blow and Distant Defense all work with these specials, giving them an even larger boost.
Weaknesses
Users of these specials must be KO’d before they have a chance to unleash them. This is possible with fast-charging specials such as Moonbow, which conveniently ignores a percentage of a foe’s defense when attacking. Having a Luna user holding the Quickened Pulse seal is an effective method of countering these specials. Once an enemy has it charged, if they have Vantage and/or Distant Counter, it can be nearly impossible to avoid losing a unit. The Hardy Bearing seal can bypass Vantage, as can a Vantage user of your own (by luring them to attack you).