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
Minerva Face Tank (Melee Specialist)
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Wyvern Ono | A | Atk/Def Catch 4 Alternate: Atk/Def Clash 4 |
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Positional Assist | B | A/D Near Trace 3 Alternate: Vantage 3 |
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Ignis Alternate: Noontime |
C | Atk/Def Hold Alternate: Atk Smoke 4 |
SP | 1640 | S | Atk/Def Form 3 Alternate: Atk/Def Catch 3 |
“I’m Strong and I’m Tough!” - His VA (Melee Specialist)
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Laslow's Blade (+Eff) | A | Sturdy Stance 3 Alternate: Atk/Def Unity |
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Positional Assist | B | Atk/Def Bulwark 3 Alternate: Null C-Disrupt 3 |
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Ignis Alternate: Noontime |
C | Joint Drive Atk Alternate: Pulse Smoke 3 |
SP | 1640 | S | Steady Breath Alternate: Darting Breath |
Generic Speedy Sword Build #1 (Melee Specialist)
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Coral Saber+ (+Spd) Alternate: Flame Gunbai+ (+Spd) |
A | Atk/Def Unity Alternate: Sturdy Stance 3 |
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Positional Assist | B | Spurn 3 Alternate: Null Follow-Up 3 |
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Ignis Alternate: Noontime |
C | Joint Drive Atk Alternate: Atk/Spd Oath 4 |
SP | 1240 | S | Steady Breath Alternate: Darting Breath |
milk truk just arive (Defensive Wall)
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Illuminating Horn | A | Atk/Def Unity Alternate: Atk/Def Ideal 4 |
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Positional Assist | B | Atk/Def Bulwark 3 |
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Ignis Alternate: Bonfire |
C | Opened Domain |
SP | 1640 | S | Steady Breath Alternate: Atk/Def Form 3 |
Base Kit Folly (Enemy Phase)
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Spirited Sword+ | A | Atk/Def Ideal 4 Alternate: Atk/Def Solo (3 or 4) |
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Positional Assist | B | Special Spiral 3 |
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Ignis Alternate: Astra |
C | Odd Def Wave 3 Alternate: Rouse Atk/Def 4 |
SP | 1480 | S | Even Def Wave 3 Alternate: Atk/Def Solo 3 |
Personally, I Prefer the Air! (Melee Specialist)
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Ladyblade | A | Atk/Def Unity Alternate: Atk/Def Catch 4 |
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Positional Assist | B | Guard Bearing 3 Alternate: Vantage 3 |
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Ignis Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Atk/Res Rein 3 Alternate: Atk/Def Rein 3 |
SP | 1580 | S | Atk/Def Form 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
[Insert Title 3] (Melee Specialist)
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Love Candelabra+ (+Def) Alternate: Love Candelabra+ (+Spd) |
A | Atk/Def Unity Alternate: Steady Posture 3 |
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Positional Assist | B | Null Follow-Up 3 |
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Ignis | C | Joint Drive Atk Alternate: Def Smoke 3 |
SP | 1240 | S | Steady Breath |
[Insert Title] (Enemy Phase)
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Spirited Axe+ (+Def) Alternate: Slaying Axe+ (+Def) |
A | Sturdy Stance (2 or 3) Alternate: Close Def (3 or 4) |
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Positional Assist | B | Special Spiral 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
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Ignis Alternate: Bonfire |
C | Time's Pulse 3 Alternate: Joint Drive Atk |
SP | 880 | S | Quickened Pulse Alternate: Steady Breath |
When the Dad Jokes Come a-Boomin' (Near Save Tank)
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Thunder Armads (+Eff) | A | Close Def 4 Alternate: Sturdy Stance 3 |
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Swap Alternate: Positional Assist |
B | Special Spiral 3 Alternate: Special Fighter 3 |
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Ignis Alternate: Glimmer |
C | A/D Near Save 3 Alternate: D/R Near Save 3 |
SP | 1785 | S | Steady Breath Alternate: Atk/Def Bond 3 |
King of- Is This Getting Old Yet? (Enemy Phase)
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Huge Fan+ (+Def) Alternate: Slaying Axe+ (+Def) |
A | Sturdy Stance (2 or 3) Alternate: Close Def (3 or 4) |
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Positional Assist | B | Special Spiral 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
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Ignis Alternate: Bonfire |
C | Time's Pulse 3 Alternate: Def Smoke 3 |
SP | 880 | S | Quickened Pulse Alternate: Steady Breath |
Staunch Shield (Physical Tank/Budget)
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Steadfast Axe+ (+Def) | A | Sturdy Stance 3 Alternate: Distant Foil |
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Positional Assist | B | Vengeful Fighter 3 Alternate: Special Fighter 3 |
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Ignis Alternate: Noontime |
C | A/D Near Save 3 |
SP | 1710 | S | Atk/Def Bond 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
Emptied Out Valentine Faye's Meat Locker (Bold Fighter)
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Brave Bow+ Alternate: Plegian Bow+ (+Def) |
A | Death Blow (3 or 4) |
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Positional Assist | B | Bold Fighter 3 |
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Ignis Alternate: Bonfire |
C | Armor March 3 Alternate: Def Smoke 3 |
SP | 1320 | S | Armored Boots Alternate: Death Blow 3 |
Dragons Fear Him… Somewhat (Totally Not Copium)
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Arden's Blade (+Eff) | A | Close Def (3 or 4) |
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Positional Assist | B | Slick Fighter 3 |
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Ignis | C | D/R Near Save 3 Alternate: A/D Near Save 3 |
SP | 1410 | S | Steady Breath |
New Year Doge, Nay Olde Tricks (One-Hit Special, Spiral Edition)
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Resolved Fang | A | Fierce Breath Alternate: Death Blow (3 or 4) |
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Positional Assist | B | Special Spiral 3 |
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Ignis Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Def Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
SP | 1680 | S | Atk/Def Solo 3 Alternate: Death Blow 3 |
Loyalty Eternal (Defensive Nuke / Special Activation Damage Focus)
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Renewed Fang | A | Distant Counter |
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Positional Assist | B | Wrath 3 |
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Ignis Alternate: Bonfire |
C | Time's Pulse 3 Alternate: Def Smoke 3 |
SP | 1580 | S | Atk/Def Solo 3 |
Déodorant Domestique (Single Shot Offensive)
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Huge Fan+ (+Atk) Alternate: Slaying Hammer+ (+Atk) |
A | Atk/Def Solo 3 Alternate: Death Blow (3 or 4) |
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Reposition | B | Special Spiral 3 Alternate: Lull Atk/Def 3 |
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Ignis Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Infantry Pulse 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
SP | 1605 | S | Death Blow 3 Alternate: Brazen Atk/Def 3 |
On the Hunt, After You (Offensive Nuke)
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Bride's Fang | A | Sturdy Impact Alternate: Swift Sparrow 3 |
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Reposition | B | Special Spiral 3 Alternate: Desperation 3 |
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Ignis Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Glare Alternate: Rouse Atk/Def 3 |
SP | 1785 | S | Sturdy Blow 2 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
Bullet for my Valentine (Offensive)
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Brave Bow+ Alternate: Monstrous Bow+ (+Atk) |
A | Death Blow 4 |
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Swap Alternate: Pivot |
B | Bold Fighter 3 |
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Ignis Alternate: Bonfire |
C | Armor March 3 Alternate: Joint Hone Atk |
SP | 1305 | S | Sturdy Blow 2 |
Bold Spirit of Generous Present (Bold Fighter Dual Phase)
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Slaying Edge+ (+Res) Alternate: Slaying Edge+ (+Def) |
A | Distant Counter Alternate: Death Blow (3 or 4) |
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Swap Alternate: Pivot |
B | Bold Fighter 3 |
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Ignis Alternate: Glacies |
C | Armor March 3 Alternate: Ward Armor |
SP | 1695 | S | Quick Riposte 3 |
It's Honest Work
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Slaying Lance+ (+Def) Alternate: Vanguard+ (+Def) |
A | Steady Stance 4 Alternate: Brazen Atk/Def 3 |
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Reposition Alternate: Rally Spd/Res+ |
B | Mystic Boost 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
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Ignis Alternate: Bonfire |
C | Even Def Wave 3 Alternate: Threaten Def 3 |
SP | 1695 | S | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Steady Stance 3 |
Ban-Ban the Guardian (Defensive Breath Tank)
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Water Breath+ (+Def) Alternate: Lightning Breath+ (+Def) |
A | Warding Breath Alternate: Steady Breath |
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Reposition | B | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Guard 3 |
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Ignis Alternate: Aether |
C | Atk Smoke 3 |
SP | 1605 | S | Close Def 3 Alternate: Distant Def 3 |
Close Quarters Combat (Defensive Tank)
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Beruka's Axe (+Eff) | A | Close Def 3 Alternate: Fort. Def/Res 3 |
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Reposition | B | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Renewal 3 |
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Ignis | C | Atk Smoke 3 |
SP | 1605 | S | Close Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
She’s Just Flying There...Menacingly! (Defensive Tank)
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Beruka's Axe (+Eff) | A | Distant Counter |
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Reposition | B | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Renewal 3 |
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Ignis Alternate: Noontime |
C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Pulse Smoke 3 |
SP | 1695 | S | Iote's Shield Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
Eagle's Talons (Offensive Player Phase)
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Victorious Axe | A | Atk/Def Solo 3 |
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Smite | B | Special Spiral 3 Alternate: Desperation 3 |
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Ignis Alternate: Bonfire |
C | Rouse Atk/Def 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
SP | 1365 | S | Brazen Atk/Def 3 Alternate: Heavy Blade 3 |
Abs-olute Carnage (Offensive)
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Brave Sword+ | A | Death Blow (3 or 4) Alternate: Sturdy Impact |
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Rally Atk/Def+ Alternate: Swap |
B | Special Spiral 3 Alternate: Chill Def 3 |
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Ignis Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Spd Tactic 3 Alternate: Drive Spd 2 |
SP | 2070 | S | Heavy Blade 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).