Brave Roy Builds and Best IVs

This is a ranking page for the hero Roy - Brave Lion 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 Brave Roy.

Heroes With the Same Name
Brave Roy	Roy
Valentine's Roy	Legendary Roy
Groom Roy

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Brave Roy Rating and Basic Information

Overall Rating	8.5/10
Reroll Ranking (excluding Inherit Skill)	A (▶Reroll Ranking)
Ranking (including Inherit Skill)	A (▶FEH Tier List)

Roy - Brave Lion: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type	Red / Sword / Cavalry
Rarity	5 Star
What Kind of Character Are They?	・Weapon skill makes it easy to gain another action ・Spd/Def increase when initiating an attack ・Desperation allows for consecutive attacks

Brave Roy Skills at 5★

Blazing Durandal Might: 16　 Range: 1 Grants Atk +3. If unit’s Atk > foe’s, unit gains Special cooldown charge +1. (If using other similar skill, only highest value applied. )

Galeforce Cooldown Count = 5 If unit initiates combat, grants unit another action after combat. (Once per turn. )

Steady Blow 2 If unit initiates combat, grants Spd/Def +4 during combat.

Desperation 3 If unit's HP ≤ 75% and unit initiates combat, unit can make a follow-up attack before foe can counterattack.

Resplendent Attire Available

Resplendent Attire has been released for Brave Roy. 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 Brave Roy or you want to make them stronger, you may want to buy a FEH pass and get the Resplendent Attire.

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Brave Roy Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat	Superboon/Superbane	IV Recommendation
HP (16)		★★★☆☆
Atk (27)		★★★★☆
Spd (8)		★★★★★
Def (7)		★★★☆☆
Res (7)		★☆☆☆☆

◯ = 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.

+Spd and -Res

The best IVs for B!Roy are +Spd and -Res. Gaining easier follow-up attacks with a +Spd IV or dealing extra damage with a +Atk IV are both good options for Roy. Roy's Res stat is nothing to brag about, so it is the ideal bane stat.

+Atk for a +10 Merge

If you are building a +10 Merged Brave Roy, we recommend a +Atk IV. At +10 merges, an Atk boon will bring B!Roy to an Atk stat of 58, which will allow him to trigger the effects of Blazing Durandal even in Abyssal modes against very powerful foes.

A Spd boon would also bring him up to a Spd of 38, and when combined with the special effect upgrade of Blazing Durandal, 45, so this is a great option if your goal is landing even more follow-up attacks.

Brave Roy Best Builds

Refined Brave Roy

HOT
： Blazing Durandal ： Reposition ： Galeforce ： -	： Atk/Spd Solo 4 ： S/D Near Trace 3 ： Atk/Spd Menace ： Atk/Spd Solo 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This is a build for Brave Roy using his weapon refine. All these premium skills serves to boost his firepower, while S/D Near Trace allows him to retreat to safety.

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Brave Roy Best Weapon Refine

Effect of Brave Roy's Refined Weapon

Exclusive Weapon Effect from Refining (Special Effect Type)
Blazing Durandal	SP: 400
Might: 16　Range: 1　HP: +3 Grants Atk+3. If unit initiates combat, grants Special cooldown charge +1 to unit and inflicts Special cooldown charge -1 on foe per attack. (Only highest value applied. Does not stack.) If unit initiates combat, grants Spd+7 and Def+10 during combat and foe cannot make a follow-up attack. ：500　：200

We recommend the Special Effect Refine for Blazing Durandal

With the special effect upgrade for this weapon, B!Roy will gain Spd+7, Def+10, and be able to prevent the foe's follow-up attack. When you combine this with his A skill Steady Blow 2, he will gain a total of Spd+11 and Def+14 when initiating combat, and since he will be able to withstand enemy attacks more safely, Desperation will trigger much more easily.

Being able to prevent an enemy follow-up attack also means blocking skills like Quick Riposte or Vengeful Fighter, making foes with those skills easier for Roy to take out. If you want to make the most out of Roy in the attack phase, we highly recommend this upgrade.

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Brave Roy Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
154
HP	38	Rank: 875/1171
Atk	32	Rank: 955/1171
Spd	34	Rank: 624/1171
Def	26	Rank: 700/1171
Res	24	Rank: 761/1171

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	45	58	41	32	30	206
Resplendent Base Stats	45	39	41	32	30	187
Resplendent +HP	47	38	40	32	30	187
Resplendent +Atk	44	41	40	32	30	187
Resplendent +Spd	44	38	43	32	30	187
Resplendent +Def	44	38	40	36	30	188
Resplendent +Res	44	38	40	32	33	187

Stats at Lv 40

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Resplendent 5★ Lv 40 +Skills	40	53	36	28	26	183
Resplendent 5★ Lv 40	40	34	36	28	26	164

Initial Stats (with Skills)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Resplendent 5★ Lv.1	18	29	10	9	9	75

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Merrin	39	45	47	36	23	190
Forde	40	45	45	37	18	185
Wind Tribe Dagr	41	45	46	30	22	184
Bridal Lapis	41	42	47	30	24	184
Brave Seliph	40	43	41	37	18	179
Young Eliwood	39	45	46	29	20	179
Fallen Chrom	41	45	46	29	18	179
Summer Shez (F)	40	46	45	30	18	179
Tea Ayra	40	44	46	32	17	179
Legendary Nanna	40	39	42	27	25	173
Reginn	38	36	40	30	24	168
Legendary Seliph	41	41	17	37	26	162
Siegbert	41	34	35	31	16	157
Brave Roy	38	32	34	26	24	154

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

Brave Roy Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Brave Roy Roles

Roy - Brave Lion 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

B!Roy is a close ranged physical attacker (range = 1). Therefore, when not accounting for the Weapon Triangle, the amount of damage he deals will be equivalent to his Atk minus the foe's Def stat. Additionally, his weapon allows for faster triggering specials, and his special can grant him an additional move action when triggered.

Brave Roy Strengths

Excellent exclusive weapon

B!Roy's exclusive weapon Blazing Durandal will grant him Atk+3, and has the same effect as Heavy Blade 3. With his default skill Galeforce, he can attack, gain a follow-up, and then gain another action after his follow-up attack. Afterward, you can choose to either swoop in and take down another foe, or retreat to safety.

Follow-up attacks will come before an enemy counterattack

With the B Skill Desperation, Roy can gain a follow-up attack before the foe has a chance to counterattack. Galeforce and Desperation have excellent synergy, allowing him to take down foe after foe in the attack phase. With these skills, Brave Roy has the ability to solo KO half of the enemy team in a turn.

Can gain cavlary-exclusive buffs

Since he is a cavalry unit, B!Roy has access to cavalry-only support buffs. When an ally has Hone Cavalry and can raise his Atk on top of the bonus from Steady Blow, Roy will have Atk 57 and Spd 44, which will likely trigger Durandal's effect. This in turn combined with Desperation will allow him to attack twice in a row and trigger Galefoce, at which point he can freely move again.

Brave Roy Weaknesses

Rather low defensive stats

B!Roy's HP, Def, and Res are all rather unimpressive. Tanking too many successive enemy attacks, or taking an attack from a blue unit, will spell trouble for Roy. Keep an eye on B!Roy's position after he has ended his movement.

Weak to cavalry effective weapons

While he does have access to those fantastic support buffs, being a cavalry unit also means that a hit from a weapon like Ridersbane is likely to spell the end for Roy. Keep away from foes with cavalry-effective weapons.

Brave Roy Team and Counters

Teammates for Brave Roy

Legendary Eliwood	Masquerade Sigurd	Reinhardt	Legendary Azura
Peony	Legendary Dimitri	New Year Peony	Eir

Flexible Unit That Can Fit in Any Team

Brave Roy can fit in a wide variety of teams as he can mostly take care of himself.

He can be paired with those that can boost his firepower even more, like Legendary Eliwood's Bonus Doubler effect on his Ardent Durandal or any of the dancers above.

Brave Roy Counters

Reginn	Valentine's Líf	Brave Hector	Reinhardt
Legendary Julia	Brave Dimitri	Legendary Dimitri	Legendary Corrin (F)

High Power Mage Units

Brave Roy's Res stat is pretty low.

A magic attacker like Reinhardt or Valentine's Lif can deal massive damage to her, so watch out!

Units like Veronica and Bridal Fjorm can prevent a counterattack, which allow them to sweep her pretty easily when the opportunity presents itself. When possible, avoid taking magic damage from foes.

Bulky Blue Units

Despite his high Atk, Brave Roy will have a hard time punching through bulky blue units, mostly due to his weapon triangle disadvantage.

Units like Brave Hector will get by with large amounts of armor, while units like Legendary and Brave Dimitri can reduce damage they take from his attacks.

Heroes with Cavalry-Effective Weapons

As a cavalry unit, Brave Roy is weak to weapons that are effective against cavalry.

There are many weapons that are effective against cavalry units in the game, so take care and don't let him get attacked!

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Roy - Brave Lion Only Appears as a 5 Star Hero!

Roy - Brave Lion only appears as a 5 Star Hero. We will include whether or not you should Unlock Potential for Roy - Brave Lion if a 4 Star version is released!

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Brave Roy - List of Skills

Weapons

Skill Name	Might	Range	Effect	Learned At
Iron Sword	6	1	No Effect	5★
Steel Sword	8	1	No Effect	5★
Silver Sword	11	1	No Effect	5★
Blazing Durandal	16	1	Grants Atk +3. If unit’s Atk > foe’s, unit gains Special cooldown charge +1. (If using other similar skill, only highest value applied. )	5★

Assists

This Hero has no Assist skills that can be learned.

Specials

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Night Sky	(Cooldown Count = 3) Boosts damage dealt by 50%.	5★
Astra	(Cooldown Count = 4) Boosts damage dealt by 150%.	5★
Galeforce	(Cooldown Count = 5) If unit initiates combat, grants unit another action after combat. (Once per turn. )	5★

Passives

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Darting Blow 1	If unit initiates combat, grants Spd+2 during combat.	5★
Steady Blow 1	If unit initiates combat, grants Spd/Def +2 during combat.	5★
Steady Blow 2	If unit initiates combat, grants Spd/Def +4 during combat.	5★
Desperation 1	If unit's HP ≤ 25% and unit initiates combat, unit can make a follow-up attack before foe can counterattack.	5★
Desperation 2	If unit's HP ≤ 50% and unit initiates combat, unit can make a follow-up attack before foe can counterattack.	5★
Desperation 3	If unit's HP ≤ 75% and unit initiates combat, unit can make a follow-up attack before foe can counterattack.	5★

Brave Roy as a Source Hero

Value of Skills	★★★☆☆

Inheriting Galeforce

B!Roy can be foddered off to learn Galeforce. However, this skill can also be learned by unlocking potential on other 3 or 4 star units, so only use B!Roy to inherit this skill if there is no other choice.

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How to Get Resplendent Brave Roy

Obtain Via FEH Pass

Distribution Date	02/10/2023 - 02/24/2023

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

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Illustrations

Illustrator		Akio Hiiragi
Attire		Múspell

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How to Get Brave Roy

Obtain Through Regular Summon

Brave Roy 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)	Ray Chase
Illustrator	Wada Sachiko (ワダサチコ)
Appears In	Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade

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