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
Flex-ible Tank (Defensive)
Sandfort Spade+ (+Def) | A | Distant Counter Alternate: Fury (3 or 4) |
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Rally Atk/Def+ Alternate: Swap |
B | Guard 3 | |
Bonfire | C | Spd Tactic 3 Alternate: Drive Spd 2 |
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SP | 1410 | S | Quick Riposte 3 |
Pega-Pony Princess Power! (Melee Specialist)
Lance of Heroics (+Eff) | A | Atk/Spd Boosting A Slot | |
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Positional Assist | B | Mystic Boost 4 Alternate: Seal Def 4 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Noontime |
C | Atk/Spd Rein 3 Alternate: Spd/Def Hold (or Rein) |
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SP | 1410 | S | Atk/Def Catch 3 Alternate: Mystic Boost 3 |
Wedding’s Holy Guard (Defensive)
Slaying Lance+ (+Spd) Alternate: Slaying Lance+ (+Def) |
A | Steady Stance 4 Alternate: Atk/Def Bond 3 |
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Reposition Alternate: Harsh Command+ |
B | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Renewal 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Blue Flame |
C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Fortify Fliers |
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SP | 1620 | S | Atk/Def Bond 3 Alternate: Iote's Shield |
Damage Delivery (Player Phase)
Slaying Lance+ (+Atk) | A | Death Blow (3 or 4) | |
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Swap | B | Bold Fighter 3 | |
Bonfire Alternate: Ignis |
C | Panic Ploy 3 | |
SP | 1245 | S | Quickened Pulse Alternate: Brazen Atk/Def 3 |
Picnic Punisher (Mixed Phase)
Slaying Lance+ (+Atk) Alternate: Luncheon Lance+ (+Atk) |
A | Distant Counter | |
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Swap Alternate: Swap |
B | Bold Fighter 3 | |
Bonfire Alternate: Bonfire |
C | Atk Smoke 3 | |
SP | 1695 | S | Quick Riposte 3 |
Dapper Deliverance Chap (Enemy Phase)
Luncheon Lance+ (+Atk) Alternate: Luncheon Lance+ (+Def) |
A | Distant Counter | |
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Swap Alternate: Swap |
B | Vengeful Fighter 3 Alternate: Wary Fighter 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Ignis |
C | Atk Smoke 3 | |
SP | 1695 | S | Atk/Def Bond 3 |
Red Fruit of Nohr (Raven)
Gronnraven+ | A | Steady Stance 4 Alternate: Triangle Adept 3 |
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Reposition | B | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Axebreaker 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Iceberg |
C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Hone Cavalry |
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SP | 2145 | S | Distant Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
One Burger With EXTRA TOMATOES Please! (Ranged Tank)
Gronnserpent+ (+Def) Alternate: Gronnowl+ (+Def) |
A | Distant Def 4 Alternate: Distant Def 3 |
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Reposition | B | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Guard 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Iceberg |
C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Hone Cavalry |
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SP | 1575 | S | Distant Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
Fight Like A Tiger (Enemy Phase)
Sabertooth Fang (+Eff) | A | Atk/Def Unity Alternate: Sturdy Stance 3 |
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Positional Assist | B | Atk/Def Bulwark 3 Alternate: Lull Atk/Def 3 |
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Bonfire | C | Atk Smoke 4 | |
SP | 1560 | S | Close Def 3 Alternate: Sturdy Stance 2 |
Survival Over Honor (Melee Specialist)
Icy Maltet (+Eff) | A | Atk/Def Unity | |
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Positional Assist | B | Guard Bearing 3 Alternate: Mystic Boost 3 |
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Bonfire | C | Atk/Def Rein 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd Rein 3 |
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SP | 1770 | S | Atk/Def Solo 3 Alternate: Mystic Boost 3 |
Nothing to Hide (Offensive Nuke)
It's Curtains...+ (+Def) | A | Sturdy Impact Alternate: Atk/Def Solo 3 |
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Reposition | B | Chill Def 3 Alternate: Chill Spd 3 |
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Bonfire | C | Even Atk Wave 3 Alternate: Odd Def Wave 3 |
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SP | 1695 | S | Quickened Pulse |
* whooshes cape dramatically * (Melee Specialist)
Gjöll (+Eff) | A | Atk/Def Unity Alternate: Atk/Def Catch 4 |
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Positional Assist | B | Freezing Seal II | |
Bonfire Alternate: Sol |
C | Atk/Def Menace Alternate: Joint Drive Def |
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SP | 1500 | S | Atk/Def Form 3 |
ref:rain (Defensive / Melee Specialist)
Draconic Rage (+Eff) | A | Atk/Spd Unity Alternate: Atk/Def Unity |
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Positional Assist | B | Null Follow-Up 3 Alternate: Dragon's Wrath 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Sol |
C | Joint Drive Atk Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1860 | S | Atk/Def Solo 3 |
Dream a Little Dream of Me (Enemy Phase OHKO Specialist)
Draconic Rage (+Eff) | A | Atk/Def Unity Alternate: Distant Stance |
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Positional Assist | B | Dragon's Wrath 3 | |
Bonfire | C | Joint Drive Atk | |
SP | 1860 | S | Atk/Def Solo 3 Alternate: Atk/Def Form 3 |
Find Me in Your Dreams (Enemy Phase Generalist)
Draconic Rage (+Eff) | A | Distant Stance Alternate: Distant Counter |
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Positional Assist | B | Null Follow-Up 3 Alternate: Special Spiral 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Aether |
C | Joint Drive Atk Alternate: Joint Drive Spd |
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SP | 1860 | S | Atk/Spd Solo 3 |
goodbye everyone, I’ll remember you all in therapy (Melee Specialist / Defensive)
Sagittae (+Eff) | A | Close Foil Alternate: Close Counter |
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Positional Assist | B | Special Spiral 3 Alternate: Null Follow-Up 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Sol |
C | Res Smoke 3 Alternate: Joint Drive Atk |
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SP | 2370 | S | Atk/Def Solo 3 |
Bulky Barmaid (Defensive)
Barb Shuriken+ (+Def) | A | Close Counter | |
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Rally Up Atk+ Alternate: Swap |
B | Special Fighter 3 Alternate: Guard 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Def Ploy 3 Alternate: Atk Ploy 3 |
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SP | 2070 | S | Quick Riposte 3 |
Hotter Than a Fantasy (Combat Specialist)
Níu (+Eff) | A | Surge Sparrow Alternate: Atk/Spd Boosting A Slot |
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Positional Assist | B | S/D Near Trace 3 Alternate: Guard Bearing 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Atk/Spd Menace Alternate: Odd Atk Wave 3 |
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SP | 2360 | S | Atk/Spd Solo 3 Alternate: Blade Session 3 |
We're Burning it Down (Bulky Tank)
Níu (+Eff) | A | Sturdy Stance 3 Alternate: Steady Posture 3 |
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Positional Assist | B | Guard Bearing 3 | |
Bonfire Alternate: Noontime |
C | Atk/Def Menace Alternate: Atk/Def Rein 3 |
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SP | 1860 | S | Close Def 3 Alternate: Atk/Def Solo 3 |
Bringer of Increasing Discomfort (Support)
Breath of Blight (+Eff) | A | HP +5 Alternate: Fury 3 |
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Positional Assist | B | Even Pulse Tie 3 Alternate: Sudden Panic 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Aether |
C | Joint Drive Atk Alternate: Infantry Pulse 3 |
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SP | 2250 | S | HP +5 Alternate: Distant Guard 3 |
Hey Bros, Quan Here. Just Wanted to Say That You Are Awesome For Using Me. Even Without My Gáe Bolg, I’ll Still Perform to the Best of My Abilities. So, Hopefully You Can Rely on Me to Do My Part! If Not, I Understand. (Aether Raids Defense)
Gáe Bolg Alternate: Courtly Candle+ (+Def) |
A | AR-D Atk/Def 3 Alternate: Fort. Def/Res 3 |
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Reposition Alternate: Rally Spd/Def+ |
B | Lunge | |
Bonfire Alternate: Escutcheon |
C | Panic Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1290 | S | Deflect Melee 3 |
The Support Cav With 37 Base Attack (Support)
Gáe Bolg (+Eff) | A | HP +5 | |
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Reposition Alternate: Rally Spd/Def+ |
B | Even Pulse Tie 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd Ruse 3 |
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Bonfire | C | Goad Cavalry Alternate: Drive Atk 2 |
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SP | 2025 | S | Drive Atk 2 Alternate: HP +5 |
UTHER'S LANCE IS THE LANCE THAT WILL PIERCE THE HEAVENS (Near Savior)
Maltet (+Eff) | A | Ostian Counter Alternate: Close Def 4 |
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Swap | B | Special Fighter 3 Alternate: Hardy Fighter 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Pavise |
C | A/D Near Save 3 Alternate: A/R Near Save 3 |
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SP | 1335 | S | Mystic Boost 3 Alternate: Steady Breath |
Crown Prince of Dance (Support)
Smoke Dagger+ (+Def) Alternate: Dusk Uchiwa+ (+Def) |
A | Close Counter | |
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Dance | B | Wings of Mercy 3 | |
Bonfire Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Odd Def Wave 3 | |
SP | 1200 | S | Close Def 3 |
The Return of the OHOcult (Base Skills / All-Purpose Enemy Phase Tank)
Thunder Armads (+Eff) | A | Distant Counter Alternate: Distant Stance |
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Rally Atk/Spd+ Alternate: Positional Assist |
B | Crafty Fighter 3 | |
Bonfire Alternate: Aether |
C | Ostia's Pulse II | |
SP | 1740 | S | Steady Breath Alternate: Atk/Res Bond 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).