Black Knight Builds and Best IVs

This is a ranking page for the hero Black Knight - Sinister General 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 Black Knight.

Heroes With the Same Name
Black Knight	Winter Black Knight

Black Knight Rating and Basic Information

Overall Rating	9.0/10
Reroll Ranking (excluding Inherit Skill)	N/A (▶Reroll Ranking)
Ranking (including Inherit Skill)	A (▶FEH Tier List)

Black Knight - Sinister General: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type	Red / Sword / Armored
Rarity	5 Star 4 Star
What Kind of Character Are They?	・Obtained as a reward from Tempest Trials ・Can also be obtained in the shop. ・Powerful armored unit that can counterattack from any range

Black Knight Skills at 5★

Alondite Might: 16　 Range: 1 Enables counterattack regardless of distance if this unit is attacked.

Black Luna Cooldown Count = 3 Treats foe's Def/Res as if reduced by 80% during combat. (Skill cannot be inherited.)

Steady Stance 3 Grants Def +6 during combat when this unit is attacked.

Wings of Mercy 3 Enables unit to warp adjacent to any ally with HP ≤ 50%.

Resplendent Attire Available

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

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Black Knight Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat	Superboon/Superbane	IV Recommendation
HP (22)		★★☆☆☆
Atk (26)		★★★★☆
Spd (8)		★★★★★
Def (9)		★★★☆☆
Res (5)		★★★☆☆

◯ = 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.

Neutral IVs by default!

As a hero obtainable only through Tempest Trials, Black Knight will always have neutral IVs by default. The only way to access IVs for this unit is through using Trait Fruits.

+Atk/-HP

The best IVs for Black Knight are +Atk and -HP. Black Knight shines best in being an enemy phase counterattacker. A +Atk IV synergizes with his kit to effectively fill this niche. His HP stat is of less importance, so it is safe to take it as a bane.

If you prefer a tankier Black Knight that can frequently execute follow-up attacks, you can take a +Spd IV instead.

+Spd for a +10 Merge

We recommend a +Spd IV when merging Black Knight to 10. At +10 Merges, Black Knight's Atk will reach such high levels that pushing it up higher is a waste, considering he has access to Black Luna, one of the most powerful special skills in the game. At this point, it would be better to opt with a +Spd IV instead to help him take less follow-up attacks and allow him to make some follow-up attacks on his own. Follow-up attacks also speeds-up special activation.

Black Knight Best Builds

Steady Breather Black Knight

： Alondite ： Pivot ： Black Luna ： -

： Steady Breath ： Bold Fighter 3 ： Armor March 3 ： Quick Riposte 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This is a set based around Steady Breath and Bold Fighter. Black Luna will trigger regardless of who initiates combat, making this build very powerful.

Refined Black Knight

HOT
： Alondite ： Swap ： Black Luna ： -	： Swift Stance 3 ： Special Fighter 3 ： Armor March 3 ： Quick Riposte 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This is a high budget build that will guarantee instant activation of Black Luna due to the stacking effects of Alondite's refine, Special Fighter 3, and Swift Stance 3. You can also opt for Swift Stance 2 as his Sacred Seal to further fix his low Res.

Aether Raids Black Knight

HOT
： Alondite ： Pivot ： Black Luna ： -	： Atk/Res Unity ： Special Fighter 3 ： A/R Far Save 3 ： Mystic Boost 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This is a build for Aether Raids. Special Fighter paired with Alondite's refine will trigger Black Luna faster, while A/R Far Save will save any of your fragile allies. Mystic Boost 3 ensures that Black Knight has some survivability.

Near Save Black Knight

HOT
： Alondite ： Swap ： Black Luna ： -	： Close Def 4 ： Crafty Fighter 3 ： A/D Near Save 3 ： Steady Breath ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This build protects allies with A/D Near Save 3 while activating Black Luna for every attack using refined Alondite's special cooldown reduction and Steady Breath's cooldown acceleration. Crafty Fighter provides a guaranteed follow-up attack and a Guard effect to slow down the foe's special cooldown.

Speed Tank Black Knight

HOT
： Alondite ： Swap ： Black Luna ： -	： Steady Posture 3 ： Slick Fighter 3 ： Joint Drive Spd ： Steady Breath ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This is a player phase tank build for Black Knight that uses Steady Posture 3 to slow enemy Specials while also giving him buffs. Slick Fighter 3 nullifies any penalties and will also give him a guaranteed follow-up attack. Steady Breath as his Seal will accelerate his Special while also making his sturdier.

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Black Knight Best Weapon Refine

Effect of Black Knight's Refined Weapon

Exclusive Weapon Effect from Refining (Special Effect Type)
Alondite	SP: 400
Might: 16　Range: 1　HP: +3 Unit can counterattack regardless of foe's range. Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count -1). At the start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4. ：500　：200

We recommend the Special Effect Refine for Alondite

Alondite's refine gives Black Knight Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 and also accelerates his Special trigger.

We recommend getting this refine as he will be able to activate Black Luna even faster when paired with other Special acceleration skills like Special Fighter 3.

Weapon Refinery Tier List

Black Knight Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
169
HP	48	Rank: 21/1089
Atk	34	Rank: 647/1089
Spd	34	Rank: 491/1089
Def	35	Rank: 186/1089
Res	18	Rank: 895/1089

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	55	57	40	42	24	218
Resplendent Base Stats	55	41	40	42	24	202
Resplendent +HP	57	40	40	41	24	202
Resplendent +Atk	54	43	40	41	24	202
Resplendent +Spd	54	40	43	41	24	202
Resplendent +Def	54	40	40	44	24	202
Resplendent +Res	54	40	40	41	27	202

Stats at Lv 40

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Resplendent 5★ Lv 40 +Skills	50	52	36	37	20	195
Resplendent 5★ Lv 40	50	36	36	37	20	179
Resplendent 4★ Lv 40	47	34	33	35	18	167
Resplendent 3★ Lv 40	2	2	2	2	2	10

Initial Stats (with Skills)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Resplendent 5★ Lv.1	24	28	10	11	7	80
Resplendent 4★ Lv.1	23	23	9	11	6	72
Resplendent 3★ Lv.1	2	2	2	2	2	10

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Winter Byleth (M)	47	46	18	45	46	202
Halloween Kellam	48	46	31	48	27	200
Valentine's Hana	40	42	46	41	27	196
Winter Manuela	42	37	42	38	31	190
Summer Edelgard	46	45	17	43	39	190
Halloween Hector	47	41	26	39	27	180
Winter Zephiel	48	38	19	38	36	179
Zelgius	46	36	33	38	21	174
Valentine's Ike	45	37	38	35	19	174
Black Knight	48	34	34	35	18	169
Arden	60	36	16	41	16	169
Draug	50	30	32	39	18	169
Zephiel	55	35	16	38	24	168

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

Black Knight Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Black Knight Roles

Black Knight - Sinister General 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

Black Knight 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 exclusive weapon lets him counterattack from any range, and he has a powerful exclusive special skill.

Black Knight's Strengths

Counterattack from 2 spaces away with Alondite

Black Knight's exclusive skill Alondite has the built in effect of Distant Counter, letting him counterattack ranged foes. As low mobility is one of the drawbacks of armored units, this skill allows him to take out foes at a distance despite his inherent mobility setback.

Inflict massive damage on even the toughest foes with Black Luna

Black Knight has the exclusive special skill Black Luna. This skill has the same cooldown count as Luna, but it treats the foe's Def/Res as if reduced by 80% during combat, inflicting heavy damage. This will be very strong even against blue colored foes or those with a very high Def stat, making it highly useful in any situation.

Due to the effects of his refine, he can trigger his Special faster and more often.

Additional defensive ability with Steady Stance

His A slot skill Steady Stance 3 will give him Def +6 when the foe initiates combat. Unlike the related skills Close Def 3 and Distant Def 3, his Res stat will not increase, but having a guaranteed Def buff regardless of the weapon used is a huge plus. Black Knight already has an incredible Def stat, so Steady Stance helps to solidify him as a physical wall.

Can warp to allies who are in a pinch

His B skill Wings of Mercy 3 will let him warp to any ally with less than 50% HP. Black Knight's low mobility is seriously aided by the power to warp over such a wide area.

Access to a Special effect refine!

He has access to a Special effect refine and you can read more about it in the Weapon Refinement section!!

Black Knight's Weaknesses

Low Res stat

With his low Res stat, Black Knight is weak to magic attacks. In particular, Blue Mages like Reinhardt can wipe him out with in one fatal swoop. Keep him out of the range of mages, and in particular keep an eye on enemy blue mages.

Weak to armor-effective skills

As an armored unit, Black Knight will take significant damage from units with weapons like Armorslayer or Heavy Spear. Be wary of your foes' weapons and attack accordingly.

Should you Unlock Potential?

Should You Unlock Potential for this Hero?

We Recommend You Unlock Potential for Black Knight - Sinister General!

We recommend that you use Unlock Potential to bring Black Knight - Sinister General from 4 Stars to 5 Stars. Black Knight - Sinister General is a very useful Armored ace, so we recommend you Unlock Potential for Black Knight - Sinister General if your team lacks a strong Armored ace.

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Black Knight - List of Skills

Weapons

Skill Name	Might	Range	Effect	Learned At
Iron Sword	6	1	No Effect	4★
Steel Sword	8	1	No Effect	4★
Silver Sword	11	1	No Effect	4★
Alondite	16	1	Enables counterattack regardless of distance if this unit is attacked.	5★

Assists

This Hero has no Assist skills that can be learned.

Specials

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
New Moon	(Cooldown Count = 3) Resolve combat as if foe suffered Def/Res -30%.	4★
Luna	(Cooldown Count = 3) Treats foe's Def/Res as if reduced by 50% during combat.	4★
Black Luna	(Cooldown Count = 3) Treats foe's Def/Res as if reduced by 80% during combat. (Skill cannot be inherited.)	5★

Passives

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Steady Stance 1	Grants Def +2 during combat when this unit is attacked.	4★
Steady Stance 2	Grants Def +4 during combat when this unit is attacked.	4★
Steady Stance 3	Grants Def +6 during combat when this unit is attacked.	5★
Wings of Mercy 1	Enables unit to warp adjacent to any ally with HP ≤ 30%.	4★
Wings of Mercy 2	Enables unit to warp adjacent to any ally with HP ≤ 40%.	4★
Wings of Mercy 3	Enables unit to warp adjacent to any ally with HP ≤ 50%.	4★

Black Knight as a Source Hero

Value of Skills	★★★★☆

Inherit Steady Stance 3

You may wish to use Black Knight to inherit Steady Stance 3. However, the number of obtainable duplicates of this unit is quite limited, and he will only be reobtainable through Hero Grails. Think hard before foddering him off for skills.

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How to Get Resplendent Black Knight / Illustrations / Quotes

How to Get Resplendent Black Knight

Obtain Via FEH Pass

Distribution Date	04/25/2024 - 05/09/2024

Resplendent Black Knight 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		Nishiki Areku
Attire		Múspell

How to Get Black Knight / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes

How to Get Black Knight

Obtained as a Reward in Tempest Trials

Black Knight is a limited time Hero who can be obtained as a reward for your score in the Tempest Trials. They do not appear in regular summons. After the event has ended, they can be obtained by using Heroic Grails.

Voice Actor and Illustrator Information

Voice Actor (English)	Robert Clotworthy
Illustrator	Daisuke Izuka
Appears In	Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

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.

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