Leif Builds and Best IVs

This is a ranking page for the hero Leif - Prince of Leonster 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 Leif.

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Leif	Legendary Leif
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Leif Rating and Basic Information

Overall Rating	8.0/10
Reroll Ranking (excluding Inherit Skill)	Unranked (▶Reroll Ranking)
Ranking (including Inherit Skill)	C (▶FEH Tier List)

Leif - Prince of Leonster: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type	Red / Sword / Infantry
Rarity	5 Star
What Kind of Character Are They?	・Gains Atk+7 depending on the foe's stats ・Spd an Def increase when initiating combat ・B Skill is extremely useful in multi-map battles

Leif Skills at 5★

Light Brand Might: 16　 Range: 1 Grants Def +3. If foe’s Def ≧ foe’s Res +5, deals +7 damage.

Blazing Light Cooldown Count = 4 Before combat this unit initiates, foes in an area near target take damage equal to 1.5x (unit's Atk minus foe's Def or Res).

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

S Drink At the start of turn 1, restores 99 HP and grants Special cooldown count -1.

Drive Atk 2 Grants allies within 2 spaces Atk +3 during combat.

Resplendent Attire Available

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

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Leif Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat	Superboon/Superbane	IV Recommendation
HP (18)		★★★☆☆
Atk (22)		★★★★★
Spd (10)		★★★★☆
Def (11)		★★★☆☆
Res (6)		★★☆☆☆

◯ = 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/-Res

The best IVs for Leif are +Atk and -Res. Leif is an offensive attacker. Since his Spd can be is already decent and can be supplemented with Light Brand's special effect refine and Steady Blow 2, +Atk is the better offensive IV to take. With his low Res stat, it is ideal for a bane stat.

Leif Best Builds

Budget Leif

： Light Brand ： Reposition ： Luna ： -

： Steady Blow 2 ： S Drink ： Threaten Res 3 ： Atk Smoke 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This is a budget build for Leif that makes use of some elements in his kit. Thanks to the debuffs that this kit possesses, Leif can put a fight in the enemy phase, too! Getting the refine for Light Brand isn't needed, but it helps!

Premium Leif

： Light Brand ： Reposition ： Aether ： -

： Flashing Blade 4 ： S Drink ： Joint Drive Spd ： Phantom Spd 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

A premium set for Leif. His main gimmick is dealing flat, pure damage with Light Brand. We supplement this flat damage by getting Flashing Blade 4 that is supported by Spd-boosting skills. If you do not have access to FB4, get FB on the Seal slot, and a Spd-boosting skill in the A slot. Leif can effectively run Aether with this kit thanks to FB4, S Drink and Light Brand.

General Use Leif

HOT
： Light Brand ： Reposition ： Moonbow ： -	： Distant Counter ： Wrath 3 ： Atk/Def Menace ： Brazen Atk/Def 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This build utilizes the flat damage of both refined Light Brand and Wrath 3 to inflict as much damage as possible. Brazen Atk/Def 3 has good synergy with the build; ensuring that Light Brand's condition is met and being active at the same time as Wrath. Atk/Def Menace also helps with both Light Brand's condition and keeping Leif alive with the buffs and debuffs it provides.

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Leif Best Weapon Refine

Effect of Leif's Refined Weapon

Exclusive Weapon Effect from Refining (Special Effect Type)
Light Brand	SP: 400
Might: 16　Range: 1　HP: +3 Grants Def+3. If foe's Def ≥ foe's Res+5, deals +7 damage. Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1). At start of combat, if foe's HP = 100%, grants Spd/Def+4 to unit during combat. ：500　：200

We recommend the Special Effect Refine for Light Brand

Light Brand gives 2 effects upon special refinement:

1. It grants special cooldown count -1 which works well with S Drink allowing Leif to activate his special very early on in the battle.
2. It also grants +4 Spd/Def if foe is at 100% HP. Combined with Steady Blow 2, Leif gets an in-combat buff of +8 Spd/Def. This makes it a good idea to engage physical units early on with Leif as his special cooldown will be very low at that point and enemies are more likely than not to be at 100% HP.

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Leif Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
163
HP	40	Rank: 419/1089
Atk	32	Rank: 765/1089
Spd	38	Rank: 273/1089
Def	30	Rank: 403/1089
Res	23	Rank: 687/1089

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	47	54	45	40	29	215
Resplendent Base Stats	47	38	45	37	29	196
Resplendent +HP	49	38	44	36	29	196
Resplendent +Atk	46	41	44	36	29	196
Resplendent +Spd	46	38	47	36	29	196
Resplendent +Def	46	38	44	39	29	196
Resplendent +Res	46	38	44	36	32	196

Stats at Lv 40

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Resplendent 5★ Lv 40 +Skills	42	50	40	35	25	192
Resplendent 5★ Lv 40	42	34	40	32	25	173

Initial Stats (with Skills)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Resplendent 5★ Lv.1	20	24	12	13	8	77

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Fallen Celica	40	35	35	27	26	163
Mia	38	32	40	28	25	163
Ayra	41	33	37	31	21	163
Leif	40	32	38	30	23	163
Soleil	37	38	35	28	24	162
Hana	37	35	36	23	26	157
Athena	36	31	38	27	24	156

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

Leif Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Leif Roles

Leif - Prince of Leonster 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

Leif is a close 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.

Leif Strengths

Deal pure damage to physical-oriented foes!

If the Def stat of Leif's foe is at least equal to its Res, he deals +7 pure damage to said foe. His kit and special refine effect, which you can read about above, suggests that he is best as a match-up against other physical foes. This is convenient as physical foes usually have lower Res anyway so more likely than not, you will be enjoying the pure damage boost when dealing with said match-ups. If you want to further build Leif as a match for physical foes, we strongly recommend getting his special weapon refine which is discussed in detail here!

B Skill grants heals and special cooldown reduction

Leif's B skill, S Drink, restores 99 HP and grants special cooldown count -1 every 1st turn. The cooldown reduction is helpful in any map. The HP restore is polarizing as it has its niche uses, but it is very helpful when it fits the situation. In Tempest Trials and in Chain Challenge wherein Leif will be entering several maps without being restored, S Drink is an amazing skill to have. If you inherit Ardent Sacrifice onto him, he will be able to heal his allies before a map ends for free as it will be made up for by S Drink!

Leif Weaknesses

Low Res

Leif's Res only sits at 23 at Lv.40. This makes it easy for magic users to take him out. Be mindful of Leif's positioning in relation to magical units that can easily take him out.

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Should You Unlock Potential for this Hero?	Cannot Unlock Potential

Leif - Prince of Leonster Only Appears as a 5 Star Hero!

Leif - Prince of Leonster only appears as a 5 Star Hero. We will include whether or not you should Unlock Potential for Leif - Prince of Leonster if a 4 Star version is released!

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Leif - 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★
Light Brand	16	1	Grants Def +3. If foe’s Def ≧ foe’s Res +5, deals +7 damage.	5★

Assists

This Hero has no Assist skills that can be learned.

Specials

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Rising Light	(Cooldown Count = 4) Before combat this unit initiates, foes in an area near target take damage equal to (unit’s Atk minus foe’s Def or Res).	5★
Blazing Light	(Cooldown Count = 4) Before combat this unit initiates, foes in an area near target take damage equal to 1.5x (unit's Atk minus foe's Def or Res).	5★

Passives

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Armored Blow 1	Grants Def +2 during combat if unit initiates the attack.	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★
S Drink	At the start of turn 1, restores 99 HP and grants Special cooldown count -1.	5★
Spur Atk 1	Grants adjacent allies Atk +2 during combat.	5★
Drive Atk 1	Grants allies within 2 spaces Atk +2 during combat.	5★
Drive Atk 2	Grants allies within 2 spaces Atk +3 during combat.	5★

Leif as a Source Hero

Value of Skills	★★★☆☆

Inheriting Drive Atk 2

Leif can be used to inherit the skill Drive Atk 2. However, Leif is a pretty powerful unit with 5★ exclusivity. Think carefully before fodderring him off!

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How to Get Resplendent Leif / Illustrations / Quotes

How to Get Resplendent Leif

Obtain Via FEH Pass

Distribution Date	05/10/2021 - 05/25/2021

Resplendent Leif 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		Suekane Kumiko
Attire		Nifl

How to Get Leif / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes

How to Get Leif

Obtain Through Regular Summon

Leif 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)	Nicolas Roye
Illustrator	Aoji (あおじ)
Appears In	Fire Emblem: Thracia 776

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