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Lyon - Shadow Prince |
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Hero Stats
Stat Variations
HP | ATK | SPD | DEF | RES | |
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Low | 18 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
Middle | 19 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
High | 20 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 9 |
HP | ATK | SPD | DEF | RES | |
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Low | 37 | 31 | 18 | 22 | 26 |
Middle | 41 | 34 | 21 | 26 | 30 |
High | 44 | 37 | 24 | 29 | 33 |
IV Sets
Key stats worth increasing through nature if possible. | |
Complementary stats that matter, but not to the point of picking them over key stats for nature increase. | |
Relatively worthless stat that can safely be decreased through nature. |
HP | ATK | SPD | DEF | RES |
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This unit requires use of Trait Fruits to get access to IVs
Skill Sets
Vessel for the King
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Naglfar (+Eff) | A | Bracing Stance 3 Alternate: Fort. Def/Res 3 |
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Reposition | B | Null C-Disrupt 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Sol |
C | Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
IVs | +ATK or +DEF or +RES / -HP | S | Distant Def 3 Alternate: Fort. Def Res 2 |
Weapon: Naglfar (+EFF)
Assist: Reposition / Player Preference
Special: Moonbow / Sol
Passive A: Bracing Stance / Mirror Stance / Fort. Def/Res
Passive B: Null C Disrupt
Passive C: Pulse Smoke / Atk Smoke
Sacred Seal: Distant Def / Atk/Def Solo
- This set allows Lyon to drastically bulk up his defenses and be a decent counter to enemy mages, staves, archers, and dagger units alike. With Null C-Disrupt in his B slot, Lyon counters Firesweep enemies as well as Dazzling staves, allowing him to take up a utility slot in any team composition.
- With this set, Lyon basically functions as a poor-man's version of Fallen Lyon: lower stats, no damage mitigation, but the ability to free up his seal slot to run a skill like Distant Defense instead since he no longer requires equipping Quick Riposte
- Unfortunately, the defensive effects of his Naglfar refine require his HP to be high - and given his average mixed bulk, it's likely that he'll lose some effectiveness after his first combat due to taking damage. Because of this, Sol is an option to help try and recoup some lost HP on his second attack.
- Bracing Stance is Lyon's best A slot for ranged defense. This skill prevents enemies from charging their Specials on him and doing more damage, while also bulking up both of his defenses. It pairs nicely with Distant Def in his seal slot to give him +12/+12 to both defenses, while his Naglfar debuffs his opponent's Attack by -4.
Shadow Host (CC)
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Naglfar (+Eff) | A | Close Counter Alternate: Close Foil |
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Reposition | B | Lull Atk/Res 3 Alternate: Special Spiral 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Sol |
C | Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Time's Pulse 3 |
IVs | +ATK or +DEF or +RES / -HP | S | Fort. Def Res 2 Alternate: Mystic Boost 3 |
Weapon: Naglfar (+EFF)
Assist: Reposition / Player Preference
Special: Luna / Sol
Passive A: Close Counter / Close Foil
Passive B: Lull Atk/Res / Special Spiral
Passive C: Pulse Smoke / Time's Pulse
Sacred Seal: Fort. Def/Res / Mystic Boost
- Lyon can also run a Close Counter build, though it doesn't allow him to stack his defensive stats quite as high. To counter this, he runs Lull Atk/Res in his Seal slot to work alongside his Naglfar tome, which ultimately debuffs his opponent's Atk/Res by -7.
- Because he can't run a Guard Stance in his A slot, Lyon relies on Pulse Smoke to keep his opponents from triggering Specials on him.
- He can also run a Time's Pulse/Special Spiral combination in order to trigger Sol on the first attack after his initial engagement. This will help in keeping his HP topped up for his prf weapon to retain effectiveness, but is somewhat tricky to get it to work properly.
- Luna is a more nuclear option, which will activate on his second attack if his opponent doubles him. This drastically increases Lyon's KO potential, but carries the added risk of him being unable to keep up his Naglfar tome buff.
- Mystic Boost is another option to try and keep his HP high, or you can simply run him with a healer.
Strengths
Workable Statline
At 34 Attack, 26 Defense and 30 Resistance, Lyon has a decent offensive power with a mix of physical and magical bulk. His statline has been powercrept even by underwhelming units, but to those who desperately want to use him, he's far from impossible to utilize.
Good Refine
Contrary to the phrasing in Naglfar's refine, the auto-followup only works in the Enemy Phase. This puts a pretty big damper on it, as it only really amounts to a glorified Quick Riposte. But... Quick Riposte is a staple skill of Lyon's, so having it in his weapon is still one of the best things any fan could have hoped for, as it frees up his B slot to run powerful skills such as Lull Atk/Res.
Weaknesses
Terrible Speed
Lyon's base Speed is terrible at 21, and will likely not save him from any sort of followups. Due to this, he must rely on his average mixed bulk to tank attacks, which can be dicey if he does not have weapon triangle advantage
Weapon Skills
Weapons | SP | Rng. | Mt. |
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![]() Red Tome Users Only
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50 | 2 | 4 |
![]() Learns by default at 3 ★ Red Tome Users Only
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100 | 2 | 6 |
![]() Learns by default at 4 ★ Unlocks at 3 ★ Red Tome Users Only
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200 | 2 | 9 |
![]() Grants weapon-triangle advantage against colorless foes, and inflicts weapon-triangle disadvantage on colorless foes during combat. Unlocks at 5 ★ Non-Inheritable skill.
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400 | 2 | 14 |
Special Skills
Special Skills | SP | Turns |
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![]() Boosts damage dealt to foe by 30% of damage dealt to unit. Learns by default at 4 ★ Unlocks at 3 ★ Non-inheritable by Staff-wielding units.
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100 | 3 |
![]() Boosts damage dealt to foe by 50% of damage dealt to unit. Unlocks at 4 ★ Non-inheritable by Staff-wielding units.
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200 | 3 |
Passive Skills
Passive Skills | SP | Slot |
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![]() Grants Res+1 Inheritable by all units.
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30 | A |
![]() Grants Atk/Res+1. Inheritable by all units.
Unlocks at 4 ★ |
80 | A |
![]() Grants Atk/Res +2. Inheritable by all units.
Unlocks at 5 ★ |
160 | A |
![]() Grants adjacent allies Res+2 during combat Inheritable by all units.
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50 | C |
![]() Grants allies within 2 spaces Res+2 during combat. Inheritable by all units.
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120 | C |
![]() Grants allies within 2 spaces Inheritable by all units.
Unlocks at 4 ★ |
240 | C |
Other Info
Origin |
Fire Emblem Heroes
Fire Emblem: Awakening
Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
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