Sanaki Builds and Best IVs

This is a ranking page for the hero Sanaki - Begnion's Apostle 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 Sanaki.

Heroes With the Same Name
Bridal Sanaki	Sanaki
Ninja Sanaki

Focus - Tempest Trials - A Hero's Mettle Featured Heroes
Ike [8.0/10]	Sanaki [7.5/10]	Micaiah [9.0/10]

Sanaki Rating and Basic Information

Overall Rating	7.5/10
Reroll Ranking (excluding Inherit Skill)	Unranked (▶Reroll Ranking)
Ranking (including Inherit Skill)	C (▶FEH Tier List)

Sanaki - Begnion's Apostle: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type	Red / Red Tome / Infantry
Rarity	5 Star
What Kind of Character Are They?	・Powerful effect obtainable through the Weapon Refinery ・Can convert penalties into bonuses with Harsh Command ・Can buff her allies' Atk

Sanaki Skills at 5★

Cymbeline Might: 14　 Range: 2 Grants adjacent allies Atk +4 through their next actions after any combat this unit initiates.

Harsh Command Range: 1 Converts penalties on target into bonuses.

Triangle Adept 3 Gives Atk +20% if weapon-triangle advantage, Atk -20% if disadvantage.

Hone Atk 3 At start of turn, grants Atk+4 to adjacent allies for 1 turn.

Resplendent Attire Available

Resplendent Attire has been released for Sanaki. With their Resplendent Attire equipped, they will have a different appearance, have new voice clips, and additionally, gain +2 to all stats. If you really like Sanaki or you want to make them stronger, you may want to buy a FEH pass and get the Resplendent Attire.

List of Resplendent Heroes

Sanaki Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat	Superboon/Superbane	IV Recommendation
HP (16)		★★☆☆☆
Atk (23)		★★★★★
Spd (7)		★★★★☆
Def (4)		★☆☆☆☆
Res (8)		★★★☆☆

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

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Trait Fruits—How to Change IVs

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/-Def

The best IVs for Sanaki are +Atk and -Def. A +Atk IV adds to her best asset, her very high Atk stat. Her mediocre Def stat is safe to take Def as a bane, although be aware that it will lead to -4 in the stat.

Sanaki Best Builds

Budget Sanaki

： Cymbeline ： Draw Back ： Iceberg ： -

： Atk/Res Bond 3 ： Wings of Mercy 3 ： Drive Atk 2 ： Drive Atk 2 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This is a budget build that allows Sanaki to carry out both offensive and supportive responsibilities for her team.

Refined - Atk Support Sanaki

HOT
： Cymbeline ： Draw Back ： Iceberg ： -	： Atk/Res Bond 4 ： Wings of Mercy 3 ： Joint Drive Atk ： Drive Atk 2 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This is a support build for Sanaki. Atk/Res Bond gives her some offensive capability while making her a tank against magic users, while Joint Drive Atk and Drive Atk will boost her allies.

Source Heroes for All Skills

Sanaki Best Weapon Refine

Effect of Sanaki's Refined Weapon

Exclusive Weapon Effect from Refining (Special Effect Type)
Cymbeline	SP: 400
Might: 14　Range: 2　HP: Grants Atk+3 to allies within 2 spaces during combat. If unit is within 2 spaces of a flying ally, grants Atk/Res+5 during combat. ：500　：200

We recommend the Special Effect Refine for Cymbeline

The special effect refine for Cymbeline has the same effect as Joint Drive Atk. It allows Sanaki to contribute to your team's offensive power, even if she has used her action already. The self buff is also amazing as it allows her to gain an advantage with dragonstone and tome users if she is within 2 spaces of a flying ally.

However, as it is reliant on having flying allies within 2 spaces, you might need to compromise your party composition to take full advantage of this special refinement. If you are not using Sanaki in a party with fliers, then you should go for the Atk or Spd refine instead.

Weapon Refinery Tier List

About the Weapon Refinery

Sanaki Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
147
HP	33	Rank: 965/1089
Atk	37	Rank: 398/1089
Spd	26	Rank: 752/1089
Def	17	Rank: 870/1089
Res	34	Rank: 171/1089

Note that the graph reflects the units stats without bonuses from resplendent attire.

Stat Values

Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total'
Resplendent Base Stats With Skills	40	58	32	23	41	186
Resplendent Base Stats	40	44	32	23	41	172
Resplendent +HP	42	43	32	23	40	172
Resplendent +Atk	39	46	32	23	40	172
Resplendent +Spd	39	43	36	23	40	173
Resplendent +Def	39	43	32	26	40	172
Resplendent +Res	39	43	32	23	43	172

Stats at Lv 40

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Resplendent 5★ Lv 40 +Skills	35	53	28	19	36	171
Resplendent 5★ Lv 40	35	39	28	19	36	157

Initial Stats (with Skills)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Resplendent 5★ Lv.1	18	25	9	6	10	68

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Validar	42	46	17	35	43	183
Marla	38	46	33	20	45	182
Aelfric	43	40	31	20	37	171
Hilda (Genealogy)	41	40	25	24	40	170
Solon	45	38	20	24	38	165
Fallen Morgan (M)	38	37	17	35	38	165
Veld	43	38	26	22	36	165
Kiria	38	41	20	29	34	162
Iago	42	38	27	23	32	162
Fallen Julia	39	41	24	17	40	161
Julius	38	35	27	16	35	151
Sanaki	33	37	26	17	34	147
Summer Leo	37	32	27	16	35	147
Lilina	35	37	25	19	31	147

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

Sanaki Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Sanaki Roles

Sanaki - Begnion's Apostle Roles
Close-Physical	Ranged-Physical	Close-Magic	Ranged-Magic
Physical Wall	Magic Wall	Effective Weapon	Movement Assist
Exclusive Skill	All-Range Counter	Recovery	Refresher
Legendary	Mythic	Duo / Harmonized	Resplendent

Sanaki is a ranged magic attacker (range = 2). Therefore, when not accounting for the Weapon Triangle, the amount of damage she deals will be equivalent to her Atk minus the foe's Res stat.

Sanaki Strengths

Multiple Atk Buffs for her Allies

Sanaki has 2 buffs for the Atk stat of her allies. They do not stack, but the trigger requirements are different, allowing her to buff her allies in different situations.

• Hone Atk 3: +4 Atk to adjacent allies at turn start
• Cymbeline: +4 Atk to adjacent allies after Sanaki attacks

Cymbeline Special Refine Effect

As stated above in the refinement section, the special effect refine for Cymbeline has the same effect as Joint Drive Atk. This skill can buff both Sanaki and her allies. The trigger requirement of the skill also makes her a candidate for a flying-centric team.

Very Strong Against Green Units

Sanaki has access to Triangle Adept 3 which boosts her Atk by +20% if she gets into combat with green units. This allows Sanaki to deal with powerful green units with ease. This makes Sanaki a valuable unit because the green class boasts strong tanks like Surtr or L!Hector, and she has the tools to easily take them out.

In addition, Sanaki has very high Res, which means she is a hard counter to strong green tome users and green dragonstone units like the top tier Winter Sothis.

Can Convert Penalties into Bonuses

Sanaki's Assist skill, Harsh Command, can convert allies' penalities into buffs. This can turn penalties like Chill Atk 3, which should already be inflicted on one of your most powerful attacking units, into buffs that will turn them into even more deadly attackers. Another skill that you can take advantage of is Seal Atk Spd.

Sanaki Weaknesses

Very Weak Against Blue Units

Sanaki's kit utilizes Triangle Adept 3, which makes her extra strong against green units, but very weak against blue units. She can be one-shot by most offensive blue units so pay attention to her positioning in relation to them, and leave them to Sanaki's allies so she can focus her firepower on other units.

Weak to physical attacks

With her low Def, Sanaki is very vulnerable to physical attackers. If attacked, there is a high possibility that she will be taken out. Keep her out of the danger zone in the enemy phase, and make sure that she only ever initiates combat with physical attackers when she can make it out safely.

Should you Unlock Potential?

Should You Unlock Potential for this Hero?	Cannot Unlock Potential

Sanaki - Begnion's Apostle Only Appears as a 5 Star Hero!

Sanaki - Begnion's Apostle only appears as a 5 Star Hero. We will include whether or not you should Unlock Potential for Sanaki - Begnion's Apostle if a 4 Star version is released!

Unlock Potential Tier List

Sanaki - List of Skills

Weapons

Skill Name	Might	Range	Effect	Learned At
Fire	4	2	No Effect	5★
Elfire	6	2	No Effect	5★
Bolganone	9	2	No Effect	5★
Cymbeline	14	2	Grants adjacent allies Atk +4 through their next actions after any combat this unit initiates.	5★

Assists

Skill Name	Range	Effect	Learned At
Harsh Command	1	Converts penalties on target into bonuses.	5★

Specials

This Hero has no Special skills that can be learned.

Passives

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Triangle Adept 1	Gives Atk+10% if weapon-triangle advantage, Atk -10% if disadvantage.	5★
Triangle Adept 2	Gives Atk+15% if weapon-triangle advantage, Atk -15% if disadvantage.	5★
Triangle Adept 3	Gives Atk +20% if weapon-triangle advantage, Atk -20% if disadvantage.	5★
Hone Atk 1	At start of turn, grants Atk+2 to adjacent allies for 1 turn.	5★
Hone Atk 2	At start of turn, grants Atk+3 to adjacent allies for 1 turn.	5★
Hone Atk 3	At start of turn, grants Atk+4 to adjacent allies for 1 turn.	5★

Sanaki as a Source Hero

Value of Skills	★★☆☆☆

Not Recommended for Skill Inheritance

All of Sanaki's skills can be inherited from cheaper 4★ units. Sanaki is a 5★ unit, so it is much smarter to fodder off from 4★ units instead. Make sure to consider all of your resources before foddering off Sanaki!

• List of Source Heroes
• The Best Fodder Units

How to Get Resplendent Sanaki / Illustrations / Quotes

How to Get Resplendent Sanaki

Obtain Via FEH Pass

Distribution Date	05/25/2020 - 06/10/2020

Resplendent Sanaki can be obtained by buying a FEH Pass. After the distribution period has ended, they can also be purchased by FEH pass subscribers.

Feh Pass Benefits and Special Features

Illustrations

Illustrator		Yamada Kotaro
Attire		Embla

How to Get Sanaki / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes

How to Get Sanaki

Obtain Through Regular Summon

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

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

Current Focuses and Which You Should Pull From

Voice Actor and Illustrator Information

Voice Actor (English)	Erin Fitzgerald
Illustrator	Tomioka Jiro (富岡二郎)
Appears In	Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn

Illustration

Quotes: Special Triggered

Special Triggered Quotes are voice lines that play upon activating a Special attack.

Lv 40 5★ Dialogue

Lv 40 5★ Dialogue become available when a hero attains Lv. 40 at 5★ rarity.

FEH: Related Guides

Focus: Tempest Trials - A Hero's Mettle

Heroes from Focus - Tempest Trials - A Hero's Mettle
Ike [8.0/10]	Sanaki [7.5/10]	Micaiah [9.0/10]

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Sword	Red Tome
Red Breath	Red Dagger
Red Beast	Red Bow