Boosts damage dealt by 80% 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
Beaches be Crazy (Tanky Enemy Phase)
Barb Shuriken+ (+Def) Alternate: Seashell+ (+Def) |
A | Close Counter | |
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Reposition | B | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Seal Atk Spd 2 |
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Ignis Alternate: Bonfire |
C | Threaten Atk 3 | |
SP | 1635 | S | Quickened Pulse |
Did Someone Say IGNIS?! (Enemy Phase / Melee Specialist)
Courtly Candle+ (+Def) Alternate: Stout Lance+ (+Def) |
A | Sturdy Stance 3 Alternate: Atk/Def Unity |
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Positional Assist | B | Special Spiral 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
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Ignis Alternate: Bonfire |
C | Joint Drive Atk Alternate: Joint Drive Def |
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SP | 1860 | S | Steady Breath Alternate: Atk/Def Form 3 |
This Vest Is Bulletproof! (Physical Tank)
Carrot Lance+ (+Def) | A | Close Def 3 Alternate: Earth Boost 3 |
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Reposition Alternate: Swap |
B | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 2 |
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Ignis | C | Threaten Def 3 Alternate: Hone Cavalry |
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SP | 1545 | S | Close Def 3 |
The Panzer Tank
Hauteclere (+Def) | A | Close Def 3 | |
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Reposition | B | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 2 |
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Ignis | C | Threaten Def 3 | |
SP | 1845 | S | Close Def 3 |
Physical Tank
Slaying Bow+ (+Def) | A | Close Counter | |
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Reposition Alternate: Draw Back |
B | Guard 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
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Ignis Alternate: Bonfire |
C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Spur Def/Res 2 |
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SP | 1635 | S | Quick Riposte 3 |
The King Decrees: “Die.”
Carrot Cudgel+ (+Def) | A | Sturdy Stance 3 Alternate: Close Def (3 or 4) |
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Positional Assist | B | Vengeful Fighter 3 Alternate: Crafty Fighter 3 |
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Ignis | C | A/D Near Save 3 Alternate: D/R Near Save 3 |
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SP | 1740 | S | Close Def 3 Alternate: Steady Breath |
The King Decrees: “Die… Again.”
Eckesachs (+Eff) Alternate: Barrier Blade+ (+Res) |
A | Distant Counter Alternate: Distant Ward |
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Positional Assist | B | Vengeful Fighter 3 Alternate: Slick Fighter 3 |
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Ignis Alternate: Bonfire |
C | A/R Far Save 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
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SP | 2140 | S | Distant Def 3 Alternate: Mirror Stance 2 |
Walking Inferiority Complex (Defensive Tank)
Selena's Blade (+Eff) | A | Steady Breath Alternate: Steady Stance 4 |
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Reposition | B | Null Follow-Up 3 | |
Ignis Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Spd Smoke 3 Alternate: Def Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1380 | S | Quick Riposte 3 |
Bird Is The Word(Defensive)
Corvus Tome (+Eff) | A | Close Counter Alternate: Fort. Def/Res 3 |
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Reposition | B | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Null C-Disrupt 3 |
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Ignis Alternate: Bonfire |
C | Atk Smoke 3 | |
SP | 2295 | S | Close Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
Caw-tastrophic Sorcerer (Raven)
Rauðrraven+ | A | Triangle Adept 3 | |
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Reposition | B | Bowbreaker 3 Alternate: Axebreaker 3 |
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Ignis Alternate: Bonfire |
C | Hone Spd 3 | |
SP | 1325 | S | Distant Def 3 |
Polarized Tactics (Tactical Gale)
Tactical Gale (+Eff) | A | Triangle Adept 3 Alternate: Distant Def 3 |
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Draw Back Alternate: Reposition |
B | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Guard 3 |
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Ignis Alternate: Bonfire |
C | Drive Spd 2 Alternate: Drive Def 2 |
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SP | 1845 | S | Drive Atk 2 |
But I stand corrected (Aether Raids Melee Specialist)
Yato (+Eff) Alternate: Coral Saber+ (+Spd) |
A | Atk/Spd Unity Alternate: Spd/Def Ideal 3 |
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Positional Assist | B | Null Follow-Up 3 | |
Ignis | C | Joint Drive Atk Alternate: Spur Atk/Res 2 |
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SP | 1860 | S | Darting Breath Alternate: Steady Breath |
Tank (Budget)
Panther Sword (+Eff) | A | Fury 3 Alternate: Defense +3 |
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Swap | B | Swordbreaker 3 | |
Ignis Alternate: Bonfire |
C | Threaten Def 3 | |
SP | 1750 | 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).