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This is a ranking page for the hero Ayra - Astra's Wielder 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 Ayra.

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Ayra Rating and Basic Information

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Overall Rating 9.0/10
Reroll Ranking (excluding Inherit Skill) Unranked
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Ranking (including Inherit Skill) A
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Ayra - Astra's Wielder: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type
Rarity
What Kind of Character Are They? ・Sword unit with an extremely powerful exclusive special skill
・Easy to dish out follow-up attacks, thanks to her high Spd
・Desperation gives her multiple attacks

Ayra Skills at 5★


Might: 16  Range: 1
Grants Spd +3. If unit’s Spd-foe’s Spd ≧ 1, gain Special cooldown charge +1 per attack. (If similar skill also used, only highest value applied. )

Cooldown Count = 2
Boosts damage dealt by 40% of unit’s Spd. (Skill cannot be inherited. )

If unit initiates combat, grants Atk/Spd +4 during combat.

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

Resplendent Attire Available

Resplendent Hero

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

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Ayra Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat Superboon/Superbane IV Recommendation
HP (19) HP Superbane ★★★☆☆
Atk (23) No Attack IV ★★★★☆
Spd (14) No Spd IV ★★★★★
Def (7) No Def IV ★★★☆☆
Res (4) No Res IV ★☆☆☆☆

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

See the IV Checker for All Units 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/-Res

Ayra's recommended IVs are +Spd and -Def. Ayra's skills are all enhanced by a higher Spd stat, so this is her most important stat, and the higher the better. Ayra already has pretty decent Def so a flaw in this stat will let her maintain balance in her offensive and defensive capability.

Ayra Best Builds

Furious Ayra

Special Skill IconGaleforce
Emblem Icon: -
Passive Skill A IconFury 4
Attuned Skill Icon: -

How to Use, Explanation

This build is based around the effects of Fury and Galeforce. On top of having an excellent Spd stat, her weapon effect enhances her special cooldown when her Spd exceeds that of the foe. Galeforce will grant additional movement, and then Desperation’s effects will allow her to attack twice before a foe can counterattack. Get her Special Effect Refine as it will boost the power of this build even more. If you are using the base Ayra's Blade, you should run Phantom Spd 3 as your Sacred Seal instead. Having the upgraded version will allow you to run other Seals such as the listed Atk/Spd Solo 3.

Budget Ayra

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

How to Use, Explanation

This build aims to use Ayra’s default skillset as much as possible. These skills are rather synergistic, so a movement assist like Draw Back (or Reposition), and a C-skill like Threaten Spd 3 is plenty to make her a viable unit. If you can afford her Special Effect Refine, please do so.

Tank Killer Ayra

HOT
Emblem Icon: -
Attuned Skill Icon: -

How to Use, Explanation

Ayra's new weapon refine and this build makes her a beast against tanks, even Brave Hector! Her sheer firepower and Null Follow-Up and Time's Pulse on her B and C skill slots will keep her safe from enemy units trying to one-shot her back when she attacks.

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Ayra Best Weapon Refine

Effect of Ayra's Refined Weapon

Exclusive Weapon Effect from Refining (Special Effect Type)
SP: 400
Might: 16 Range: 1 HP: +3
Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1). Grants Atk/Spd+3. During combat, neutralizes effects that grant "Special cooldown charge +X" to foe or inflict "Special cooldown charge -X" on unit.
At start of combat, if foe's HP ≥ 75%, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 during combat and reduces damage from foe's first attack by 20%.
Arena Medal:500 Divine Dew:200

We recommend the Special Effect Refine for Ayra's Blade

Any upgrade to Ayra's Blade changes its base effect. Instead of granting an effect similar to Flashing Blade, it now accelerates her Special trigger, grants additional Atk, and neutralizes effects that speed up foe's Specials and effects that slows down her Specials.

Getting the Special refine grants her +4 Atk/Spd/Def/Res and damage reduction against healthy foes. It is pretty easy to take advantage of and it improves her matchups against all units so make sure to get this refine as much as possible.

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Ayra Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
163
HP
HP 41 41
Rank: 342/1171
Atk
Atk 33 33
Rank: 898/1171
Spd
Spd 37 37
Rank: 441/1171
Def
Def 31 31
Rank: 455/1171
Res
Res 21 21
Rank: 949/1171

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
48 56 47 37 27 215
Resplendent Base Stats 48 40 44 37 27 196
Resplendent +HP 50 39 43 37 27 196
Resplendent +Atk 47 42 43 37 27 196
Resplendent +Spd 47 39 46 37 27 196
Resplendent +Def 47 39 43 40 27 196
Resplendent +Res 47 39 43 37 30 196

HP Atk Spd Def Res Total
Neutral
+Skills
46 54 45 35 25 205
Neutral 46 38 42 35 25 186
+HP 48 37 41 35 25 186
+Atk 45 40 41 35 25 186
+Spd 45 37 44 35 25 186
+Def 45 37 41 38 25 186
+Res 45 37 41 35 28 186

Stats at Lv 40

HP Atk Spd Def Res Total
Resplendent
5★ Lv 40 +Skills
43 51 42 33 23 192
Resplendent
5★ Lv 40
43 35 39 33 23 173
Resplendent
4★ Lv 40
2 2 2 2 2 10
Resplendent
3★ Lv 40
2 2 2 2 2 10

HP Atk Spd Def Res Total
5★- Adjusted for Skills 41 49 40 31 21 182
5★ Lv.40 41 33 37 31 21 163

Initial Stats (with Skills)

HP Atk Spd Def Res Total
Resplendent
5★ Lv.1
21 25 16 9 6 77
Resplendent
4★ Lv.1
2 2 2 2 2 10
Resplendent
3★ Lv.1
2 2 2 2 2 10

HP Atk Spd Def Res Total
5★ Lv.1 19 23 14 7 4 67

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero
HP
Atk
Spd
Def
Res
Total
40 35 35 27 26 163
38 32 40 28 25 163
40 32 38 30 23 163
Ayra Icon Ayra
41 33 37 31 21 163
37 38 35 28 24 162
37 35 36 23 26 157
36 31 38 27 24 156

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

Ayra Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Ayra Roles

Ayra - Astra's Wielder 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
Resplendent ImageResplendent

Ayra is a close ranged physical attacker (range = 1). Therefore, when not accounting for the Weapon Triangle, the amount of damage she deals will be equivalent to her Atk minus the foe's Def stat. She also has a very powerful special skill and a skill that gives her additional Spd when initiating combat.

Ayra's Strengths

Very easily gains follow-ups through her superior Spd stat

Ayra's stats are completely ideal for an infantry sword unit. In particular, her Spd stat paired with the effect of her exclusive weapon is incredible, and she can get a follow-up attack against most units even without any merges.

Extreme combos with her exclusive skills!

Her exclusive weapon skill Ayra's Blade and her special skill Regnal Astra have amazing synergy. Her special, which only has a cooldown count of 2, can actually be triggered more quickly thanks to her weapon skill. When her Spd stat is higher than the foe's, her special is guaranteed to trigger, so when Desperation becomes active, she becomes a killing machine.

Phantom Spd makes it even easier to activate specials

Ayra's Blade is dependent on her Spd, so the sacred seal Phantom Spd is very valuable for her. For example, Ayra, with her 40 Spd stat, equipped with Phantom Spd 3 will have her Spd treated as if it were 50, which is almost guaranteed to speed up her cooldown. (Note that Phantom Spd will not increae the damage dealt through Regnal Astra)

Access to a very powerful Special Effect Refine

The base effect of Ayra's Blade is identical to Flashing Blade 3. However, once you upgrade the sword, it speeds up Ayra's Special trigger and grants her immunity to Guard effects and disables skills that speed-up hostile Special activation.

It also grants her access to an effect that improves her matchups against all foes that are healthy. Read more about it in the Weapon Refine section.

Ayra's Weaknesses

Weak to magic attacks

Ayra has a rather low Res stat, so a tome like Dire Thunder that can strike consecutively can wipe her out. Watch out for mages in general, but especially keep her out of the danger zones of blue mages.

Cannot get a follow-up attack on units with Swordbreaker

No matter how high her Spd stat is, units with Swordbreaker will be immune to her follow-up attacks. Not just that, but they will also able to double attack her in battle. If your enemy has a unit with this skill, use another ally to take them out.

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Ayra - Astra's Wielder Only Appears as a 5 Star Hero!

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

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Ayra - List of Skills

Weapons

Skill Name Might Range Effect Learned At
6 1 No Effect 5★
8 1 No Effect 5★
11 1 No Effect 5★
16 1 Grants Spd +3. If unit’s Spd-foe’s Spd ≧ 1, gain Special cooldown charge +1 per attack. (If similar skill also used, only highest value applied. ) 5★

Assists

This Hero has no Assist skills that can be learned.

Specials

Skill Name Effect Learned At
(Cooldown Count = 3) Boosts damage dealt by 50%. 5★
(Cooldown Count = 4) Boosts damage dealt by 150%. 5★
(Cooldown Count = 2) Boosts damage dealt by 40% of unit’s Spd. (Skill cannot be inherited. ) 5★

Passives

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

Ayra as a Source Hero

Ayra Avatar

Value of Skills ★★★★☆

Inherit Swift Sparrow 2

You may wish to inherit Swift Sparrow 2 from Ayra. However, Ayra is one very strong unit, so we recommend raising and building her over foddering her off.

How to Get Resplendent Ayra / Illustrations / Quotes

How to Get Resplendent Ayra

Obtain Via FEH Pass

FEH Pass
Distribution Date 06/10/2024 - 06/24/2024

Resplendent Ayra 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 Suzuki Rika
Attire Vanaheimr

How to Get Ayra / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes

How to Get Ayra

Obtain Through Regular Summon

Ayra 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)
Brina Palencia
Illustrator Asatani Tomoyo (麻谷知世)
Appears In

Illustration

Quotes: Special Triggered

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

Pitiful.
I won’t let you live.
Your life is mine.
Let’s see you handle this.

Lv 40 5★ Dialogue

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

Before I came here, I fought alongside my comrades in a great battle. We were defeated.
That’s just how it is. And even if I could go back in time... I’d still fight.
Yes, I’d fight to the bitter end. I have no doubt. What’s really important is how you live your life.
Being here, with you...I can’t complain. I’m satisfied with things as they are.
But we might part ways—one day. Keeping that in mind reminds me how precious our time together really is.

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