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This is a ranking page for the hero Lethe - Gallia's Valkyrie from the game Fire Emblem Heroes (FEH). Read on to learn the best IVs (Individual Values), best builds (Inherit Skill), weapon refinement, stats at Lv 40, and more for Lethe.

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Overall Rating 8.5/10
Reroll Ranking (excluding Inherit Skill) A
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Lethe - Gallia's Valkyrie: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type
Rarity
What Kind of Character Are They? ・Gains a buff when not standing near an adjacent ally
・Foes cannot make a follow-up attack when transformed
・Can increase the Atk and Spd of beast allies

Lethe Skills at 5★


Might: 14  Range: 1
Grants Spd+3. If unit is not adjacent to an ally, grants Atk/Spd+6 during combat. At start of turn, if unit is adjacent to only beast or dragon allies or if unit is not adjacent to any ally, unit transforms (otherwise, unit reverts). If unit transforms, grants Atk+2, and if unit initiates combat, inflicts Atk/Def-4 on foe during combat and foe cannot make a follow-up attack.

Cooldown Count = 2
Treats foe's Def/Res as if reduced by 30% during combat.

If unit is not adjacent to an ally, grants Spd/Def+6 during combat.

At start of turn, grants Atk/Spd+6 to adjacent beast allies for 1 turn.

Lethe Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat Superboon/Superbane IV Recommendation
HP (17) Normal HP ★★☆☆☆
Atk (23) No Attack IV ★★★★☆
Spd (13) No Spd IV ★★★★★
Def (4) Def Bane ★★★☆☆
Res (6) Res Bane ★★★☆☆

◯ = Stat gains +4 with a superboon, ✕= Stat goes down by -4 with a superbane, - = No assets or flaws

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When using an Ascendant Floret, we recommend getting the next superboon if it fits the hero. If not, consider what stat your hero needs most.

+Atk/-HP

The best IVs for Lethe are +Atk and -HP. A +Atk IV adds to her already high Atk stat. Lethe is an offensive attacker and a +Atk IV helps her be more effective in this role. She has decent Spd which can further be boosted by her skills. This prevents her from taking many follow-up attacks lowering her demand for HP. Because of this, HP is the best bane she can take.

Lethe Best Builds

Solo Desperation Lethe

HOT
Assist Skill IconDraw Back
Special Skill IconMoonbow
Emblem Icon: -
Attuned Skill Icon: -

How to Use, Explanation

This aim of this build to maximizes Lethe's Atk/Spd. The choice of Atk/Spd Push 4 is to provide another mechanic to get into Desperation 3 range. Once Desperation 3 is active, she can score one-sided matchups without taking damage.

Galeforce Attacker Lethe

Assist Skill IconDraw Back
Special Skill IconGaleforce
Emblem Icon: -
Attuned Skill Icon: -

How to Use, Explanation

A simple Galeforce set for Lethe. With this kit, she'll be able to hunt for good matchups. Atk Smoke 3 procs will help her trigger Heavy Blade 3 making the next Galeforce activation.

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Lethe Best Weapon Refine

Effect of Lethe's Refined Weapon

Exclusive Weapon Effect from Refining (Special Effect Type)
SP: 400
Might: 14 Range: 1 HP: 3
Grants Spd+3. If unit initiates combat or is not adjacent to an ally, grants Atk/Spd+6 to unit during combat, neutralizes effects that prevent unit's follow-up attacks, and deals +10 damage when Special triggers. At start of turn, if unit is adjacent to only beast or dragon allies or if unit is not adjacent to any ally, unit transforms (otherwise, unit reverts). If unit transforms, grants Atk+2 to unit, inflicts Atk/Def-X on foe during combat (X = number of spaces from start position to end position of whoever initiated combat + 3; max 6), and also, if X ≥ 5, reduces damage from foe's first attack by 30% during combat.
At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 to unit during combat and Special cooldown charge +1 to unit per attack, and also, if unit transforms, inflicts Special cooldown charge -1 on foe per attack. (Only highest value applied. Does not stack.)
Arena Medal:500 Divine Dew:200

We recommend the Special Effect Refine for Brazen Cat Fang

Refined Brazen Cat Fang adds the offensive half of Null Follow-Up, bonus damage when Lethe's Special triggers, bonus stats during combat, accelerated Special charges, and a Guard effect onto the foe if she is transformed.

These effects are all very useful and improve Lethe's combat prowess both offensively and defensively. This refine is definitely worth using if Lethe is one of your favorite units.

Lethe Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
157
HP
HP 41 41
Rank: 342/1184
Atk
Atk 33 33
Rank: 898/1184
Spd
Spd 38 38
Rank: 399/1184
Def
Def 26 26
Rank: 700/1184
Res
Res 19 19
Rank: 1045/1184

Stat Values

Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)

HP Atk Spd Def Res Total
+10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses 46 52 46 30 23 197
Lv.40 +10 46 38 43 30 23 180

HP Atk Spd Def Res Total
+HP
Lv.40 +10
48 37 42 30 23 180
+Atk
Lv.40 +10
45 40 42 30 23 180
+Spd
Lv.40 +10
45 37 45 30 23 180
+Def
Lv.40 +10
45 37 42 33 23 180
+Res
Lv.40 +10
45 37 42 30 26 180

Stats at Lv 40

HP Atk Spd Def Res Total
5★- Adjusted for Skills 41 47 41 26 19 174
5★ Lv.40 41 33 38 26 19 157

Initial Stats (with Skills)

HP Atk Spd Def Res Total
5★ Lv.1 17 23 13 4 6 63

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero
HP
Atk
Spd
Def
Res
Total
46 48 20 48 28 190
40 44 47 35 24 190
40 47 45 36 21 189
45 47 16 47 30 185
40 46 47 33 19 185
40 45 47 32 21 185
40 44 46 34 21 185
41 46 16 41 35 179
40 44 46 33 16 179
40 42 47 30 20 179
40 43 40 35 21 179
40 41 44 32 21 178
40 37 42 27 28 174
41 38 16 38 35 168
41 35 39 25 28 168
40 38 44 24 22 168
40 39 43 25 20 167
41 35 41 27 18 162
35 31 39 16 40 161
41 29 34 30 23 157
40 35 33 32 17 157
40 30 37 33 17 157
Lethe Icon Lethe
41 33 38 26 19 157
35 29 38 19 35 156
38 32 36 25 25 156

Note: Stats bonuses from skills are not taken into account.

Lethe Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Lethe Roles

Lethe - Gallia's Valkyrie Roles
Close Physical Attack ImageClose-Physical Ranged Physical AttackRanged-Physical Close Magic AttackClose-Magic Ranged MagicRanged-Magic
Physical Wall ImagePhysical Wall Magic WallMagic Wall Effective ImageEffective Weapon Movement Assist ImageMovement Assist
Exclusive Skill ImageExclusive Skill No All Range Counterattack ImageAll-Range Counter RecoveryRecovery No Refresher ImageRefresher
No Legendary Hero ImageLegendary No Mythic Hero ImageMythic No Duo and Harmonized ImageDuo /
Harmonized
No Resplendent ImageResplendent

Lethe is a close physical attacker (range = 1). Therefore, when not accounting for the Weapon Triangle, the amount of damage he/she deals will be equivalent to his/her Atk minus the foe's Def stat.

Lethe Strengths

Strong Solo Unit

Brazen Cat Fang can grant a total of +8 Atk and +6 Spd if Lethe is not adjacent to allies. In addition to that, Spd/Def Solo 3 grants Lethe +6 Atk/Spd if she is not adjacent to an ally in combat.

Both those add up to +14 Atk +12 Spd with an additional -4 Atk/Def inflicted to the foe if Lethe initiates combat in beast mode. Brazen Cat Fang also disables foe counterattacks if Lethe initiates combat. All these make Lethe an easy-to-use and straightforward offensive unit.

Buff Beasts' Offensive Power

Lethe's C skill, Hone Beasts boosts adjacent beast units' Atk/Spd by +6. It is powerful and pretty easy to trigger and this makes Lethe a good candidate for an all-around unit in all-beast teams.

Lethe Weaknesses

Weak to Anti-Cavalry Skills and Beast Effective Weapons

Lethe is a Cavalry unit making her weak to skills against such units such as Ridersbane+. If attacked by a unit with Ridersbane+, Lethe will take 1.5x damage. Be mindful of what skills your enemies are equipped with.

Additionally, she is also a beast unit making her weak to weapons like Brave Eliwood's Nini's Ice Lance. These kinds of weapons are less common, but look out for them nonetheless!

Heroes with Effective Skills

Low Res

Lethe's Res stat sits at only 19 at Lv.40. This makes her vulnerable to magic attacks especially those with the blue attribute. Thankfully, she has a decent Spd stat that allows her to be less susceptible to follow-up attacks. This won't save her from extra attacks from the weapons of Reinhardt and Soiree Ishtar as their weapons completely ignore Lethe's speed.

When dealing with magic units, look out for those who can counterattack her as she will take heavy damage because of her low Res. Thankfully, her weapon prevents ofes from counterattcking if she initiates attacks.

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Lethe - List of Skills

Weapons

Skill Name Might Range Effect Learned At
14 1 Grants Spd+3. If unit is not adjacent to an ally, grants Atk/Spd+6 during combat. At start of turn, if unit is adjacent to only beast or dragon allies or if unit is not adjacent to any ally, unit transforms (otherwise, unit reverts). If unit transforms, grants Atk+2, and if unit initiates combat, inflicts Atk/Def-4 on foe during combat and foe cannot make a follow-up attack. 5★
4 1 At start of turn, if unit is adjacent to only beast or dragon allies or if unit is not adjacent to any ally, unit transforms (otherwise, unit reverts). If unit transforms, grants Atk+2, and if unit initiates combat, inflicts Atk/Def-4 on foe during combat 5★
6 1 At start of turn, if unit is adjacent to only beast or dragon allies or if unit is not adjacent to any ally, unit transforms (otherwise, unit reverts). If unit transforms, grants Atk+2 and deals +10 damage when Special triggers. 5★
9 1 At start of turn, if unit is adjacent to only beast or dragon allies or if unit is not adjacent to any ally, unit transforms (otherwise, unit reverts). If unit transforms, unit can move 1 extra space. (That turn only. Does not stack.) If unit transforms, 5★

Assists

This Hero has no Assist skills that can be learned.

Specials

Skill Name Effect Learned At
(Cooldown Count = 3) Resolve combat as if foe suffered Def/Res -30%. 5★
(Cooldown Count = 2) Treats foe's Def/Res as if reduced by 30% during combat. 5★

Passives

Skill Name Effect Learned At
If unit is not adjacent to an ally, grants Spd/Def+2 during combat. 5★
If unit is not adjacent to an ally, grants Spd/Def+4 during combat. 5★
If unit is not adjacent to an ally, grants Spd/Def+6 during combat. 5★
At start of turn, grants Atk+2 to adjacent allies for 1 turn. 5★
At start of turn, grants Atk+3 to adjacent allies for 1 turn. 5★
At start of turn, grants Atk/Spd+6 to adjacent beast allies for 1 turn. 5★

Lethe as a Source Hero

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Value of Skills ★★★☆☆

Inheriting Spd/Def Solo 3 and Hone Beasts

Lethe can be used to inherit the skills Spd/Def Solo 3 and Hone Beasts. However, Lethe is a powerful beast unit that works well with beast supports like Reyson and Leanne. We recommend training and investing in her instead.

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How to Get Lethe

Obtain Through Regular Summon

Lethe is a Hero who can be pulled from any summon.

Note: Not currently a featured hero in any Summon events.

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Voice Actor and Illustrator Information

Voice Actor
(English)
Kirsten Day
Illustrator kaya8
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