Boosts damage dealt by 50% of unit's Res.
No Staff
- Non-inheritable by Staff-wielding units.
Units with Skill
Unlocks at 5 ★
Unlocks at 4 ★
Skillsets that use skill
…what? [adult swim version] (Defensive / Ranged Specialist)
Divine Naga (+Eff) Alternate: Snow Globe+ (+Res) |
A | Mirror Stance 3 Alternate: Atk/Res Unity |
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Positional Assist | B | Null C-Disrupt 3 | |
Iceberg Alternate: Sol |
C | Joint Drive Res Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1590 | S | Quick Riposte 3 |
No Ordinary Archer (Anti-Mage)
Nidhogg (+Eff) | A | Atk/Res Unity Alternate: Sturdy Impact |
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Positional Assist | B | Null C-Disrupt 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
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Iceberg Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1670 | S | Swift Stance 2 Alternate: Spd/Res Solo 3 |
Tomato Surprise! (Generalist Magic Tank)
Rauðrowl+ (+Res) Alternate: Tomato Tome+ (+Res) |
A | Atk/Res Bond 3 | |
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Reposition Alternate: Swap |
B | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 2 |
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Iceberg | C | Atk Ploy 3 | |
SP | 1385 | S | Distant Def 3 |
Tomato in the Mirror (Blade Build)
Rauðrblade+ | A | Death Blow 4 Alternate: Death Blow 3 |
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Pivot Alternate: Swap |
B | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: R Tomebreaker 3 |
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Iceberg | C | Res Ploy 3 Alternate: Atk Ploy 3 |
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SP | 2045 | S | Attack +3 |
Mom’s Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce (Budget Build)
Tomato Tome+ (+Res) | A | Fury 3 | |
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Reposition Alternate: Swap |
B | Quick Riposte 2 Alternate: Renewal 3 |
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Iceberg | C | Atk Ploy 3 | |
SP | 1145 | S | Distant Def 3 |
Tropical Shield (Anti-Mage)
Slaying Bow+ (+Spd) | A | Atk/Res Solo 3 Alternate: Fury 3 |
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Reposition | B | Chill Spd 3 Alternate: Cancel Affinity 3 |
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Iceberg | C | Atk Smoke 3 | |
SP | 1605 | S | Distant Def 3 |
Reese’s Pieces (Mixed Phase/Utility)
Reese's Tome (+Eff) | A | Fury (3 or 4) Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
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Draw Back | B | Desperation 3 | |
Iceberg | C | Atk Ploy 3 | |
SP | 1065 | S | Def Ploy 3 |
Protective Veil (Defensive Anti-Mage)
Blárowl+ (+Spd) Alternate: Blárserpent+ (+Spd) |
A | Atk/Res Bond (3 or 4) Alternate: Atk/Spd Bond 3 |
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Reposition | B | Null C-Disrupt 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
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Iceberg Alternate: Blue Flame |
C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Ploy 3 |
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SP | 1245 | S | Fierce Stance 3 Alternate: Distant Def 3 |
Aggressive Onii-sama (Player Phase)
Regal Blade (+Eff) | A | Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Fury 3 |
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Reposition | B | Renewal 3 | |
Iceberg | C | Spd Ploy 3 Alternate: Threaten Spd 3 |
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SP | 1605 | S | Heavy Blade 3 |
Tactical Authority (Tactic Support)
Draconic Poleax (+Eff) | A | Fury 3 | |
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Reposition | B | Chill Spd 3 Alternate: Guard 3 |
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Iceberg Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Atk Tactic 3 Alternate: Spd Tactic 3 |
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SP | 1945 | S | Def Tactic 3 |
Scarlet Paladin (Generalist)
Slaying Axe+ (+Spd) Alternate: Wo Gùn+ (+Spd) |
A | Fury 3 | |
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Reposition | B | Guard 3 Alternate: Desperation 3 |
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Iceberg Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Drive Spd 2 | |
SP | 1385 | S | Speed +3 Alternate: Attack +3 |
Our Lady of Sweeping (Firesweep Lance)
Firesweep Lance+ | A | Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Life and Death 3 |
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Reposition | B | Chill Spd 3 Alternate: Swordbreaker 3 |
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Iceberg | C | Spd Ploy 3 Alternate: Threaten Def 3 |
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SP | 2055 | S | Def Ploy 3 |
Rhomp Romp (Rhompaia)
Rhomphaia (+Eff) | A | Swift Sparrow 2 | |
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Reposition | B | Chill Spd 3 Alternate: Guard 2 |
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Iceberg | C | Def Ploy 3 Alternate: Threaten Def 3 |
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SP | 1485 | S | Atk Ploy 3 |
Noble Slayer (Slaying Lance)
Slaying Lance+ (+Res) | A | Distant Counter Alternate: Fury 3 |
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Reposition | B | Chill Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 2 |
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Iceberg | C | Spd Ploy 3 Alternate: Goad Fliers |
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SP | 1575 | S | Distant Def 3 |
I’m Alm Here For You (Ranged Tank)
Bow of Devotion (+Eff) | A | Distant Def (3 or 4) | |
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Positional Assist | B | Special Spiral 3 Alternate: Null C-Disrupt 3 |
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Iceberg | C | Joint Dist. Guard Alternate: Close Guard 3 |
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SP | 1810 | S | Distant Def 3 |
Helpful Little Sister (Support)
Cymbeline (+Eff) Alternate: Cymbeline (+Res) |
A | Mirror Stance (2 or 3) Alternate: Fury (3 or 4) |
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Reposition Alternate: Rally Atk/Spd+ |
B | Sabotage Atk 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd Ruse 3 |
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Iceberg Alternate: Glacies |
C | Joint Drive Atk Alternate: Close Guard 3 |
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SP | 1110 | S | Drive Atk 2 Alternate: Distant Guard 3 |
Divine Justice (Player Phase Nuke)
Divine Naga (+Eff) Alternate: Naga (+Eff) |
A | Fury (3 or 4) | |
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Draw Back | B | Lull Spd/Res 3 Alternate: Lull Atk/Res 3 |
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Iceberg Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Rouse Atk/Res 3 Alternate: Atk/Res Oath 3 |
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SP | 1645 | S | Spd/Res Solo 3 Alternate: Atk/Res Bond 3 |
Tipping the sca…. Wrong unit. (TA Raven)
Tome of Order (+Eff) | A | Mirror Stance (2 or 3) Alternate: Sturdy Stance (2 or 3) |
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Positional Assist | B | Lull Atk/Res 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
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Iceberg | C | Pulse Smoke 3 | |
SP | 1320 | S | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Mirror Stance 2 |
Dream Of A Butterfly (Defensive)
Guard Lance+ (+Res) Alternate: Allied Lance+ (+Res) |
A | Distant Stance Alternate: Distant Counter |
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Positional Assist | B | Guard Bearing 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
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Iceberg Alternate: Glacies |
C | Atk/Def Rein 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 4 |
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SP | 2220 | S | Mirror Stance 2 Alternate: Close Def 3 |
A Lone Prayer (Support)
Allied Lance+ (+Res) | A | Still Water 4 Alternate: Fort. Def/Res 3 |
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Positional Assist | B | Sabotage Spd 3 Alternate: Sudden Panic 3 |
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Iceberg Alternate: Glacies |
C | Joint Drive Atk Alternate: Stall Ploy 3 |
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SP | 1860 | S | Drive Atk 2 Alternate: Panic Ploy 3 |
Peri's Long-Distance Stabby Delivery Service (Distant Counter Anti-Mage)
Berkut’s Lance+ (+Res) Alternate: Barrier Lance+ (+Res) |
A | Distant Counter | |
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Reposition | B | Guard 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
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Iceberg Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Atk Ploy 3 Alternate: Def Ploy 3 |
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SP | 1635 | S | Distant Def 3 Alternate: Atk Ploy 3 |
On The Defensive (Enemy Phase)
Shanna's Lance (+Eff) | A | Sturdy Stance (2 or 3) Alternate: Close Def (3 or 4) |
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Positional Assist | B | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Guard Bearing 3 |
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Iceberg Alternate: Luna |
C | Atk/Def Rein 3 | |
SP | 1820 | S | Atk/Def Solo 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd Solo 3 |
A Stitch in Time Slays Rein (Distant Counter Tank)
Berkut’s Lance+ (+Res) | A | Distant Counter | |
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Reposition Alternate: Swap |
B | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Guard 3 |
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Iceberg | C | Atk Ploy 3 Alternate: Def Ploy 3 |
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SP | 1695 | S | Distant Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
Leo’s Iceblade (Cavalry Blade tome)
Rauðrblade+ | A | Distant Def 3 Alternate: HP +5 |
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Swap Alternate: Draw Back |
B | Quick Riposte 3 | |
Iceberg Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Fortify Cavalry Alternate: Hone Cavalry |
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SP | 1875 | S | Distant Def 3 |
Archanea’s Hard Carry (Defensive)
Veteran Lance (+Eff) | A | Distant Counter Alternate: Distant Ward |
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Reposition | B | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Lull Atk/Def 3 |
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Iceberg Alternate: Glacies |
C | Pulse Smoke 3 | |
SP | 1695 | S | Close Def 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).