Ayra Builds and Best IVs

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.

Heroes With the Same Name
Ayra	Tea Ayra

Focus - Heroes with Desperation Featured Heroes
Ayra [9.0/10]	Karel [7.5/10]	Mae [7.5/10]

Ayra Rating and Basic Information

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

Ayra - Astra's Wielder: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type	Red / Sword / Infantry
Rarity	5 Star
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★

Ayra's Blade 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. )

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

Swift Sparrow 2 If unit initiates combat, grants Atk/Spd +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.

Ayra Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat	Superboon/Superbane	IV Recommendation
HP (19)		★★★☆☆
Atk (23)		★★★★☆
Spd (14)		★★★★★
Def (7)		★★★☆☆
Res (4)		★☆☆☆☆

◯ = 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/-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

： Ayra's Blade ： Reposition ： Galeforce ： -

： Fury 4 ： Desperation 3 ： Spd Smoke 3 ： Atk/Spd Solo 3 ： -

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

： Ayra's Blade ： Draw Back ： Regnal Astra ： -

： Swift Sparrow 2 ： Desperation 3 ： Threaten Spd 3 ： Atk/Spd Solo 3 ： -

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
： Ayra's Blade ： Reposition ： Regnal Astra ： -	： Atk/Spd Solo 4 ： Null Follow-Up 3 ： Time's Pulse 3 ： Atk/Spd Solo 3 ： -

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)
Ayra's Blade	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%. ：500　：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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About the Weapon Refinery

Ayra Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
163
HP	41	Rank: 296/1089
Atk	33	Rank: 708/1089
Spd	37	Rank: 314/1089
Def	31	Rank: 361/1089
Res	21	Rank: 786/1089

Stat Values

Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
+10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses	46	54	45	35	25	205
Lv.40 +10	46	38	42	35	25	186

Stats at Lv 40

	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
5★ Lv.1	19	23	14	7	4	67

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.

Ayra Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Ayra Roles

Ayra - Astra's Wielder 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

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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Should You Unlock Potential for this Hero?	Cannot Unlock Potential

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
Iron Sword	6	1	No Effect	5★
Steel Sword	8	1	No Effect	5★
Silver Sword	11	1	No Effect	5★
Ayra's Blade	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
Night Sky	(Cooldown Count = 3) Boosts damage dealt by 50%.	5★
Astra	(Cooldown Count = 4) Boosts damage dealt by 150%.	5★
Regnal Astra	(Cooldown Count = 2) Boosts damage dealt by 40% of unit’s Spd. (Skill cannot be inherited. )	5★

Passives

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Darting Blow 1	If unit initiates combat, grants Spd+2 during combat.	5★
Swift Sparrow 1	If unit initiates combat, grants Atk/Spd +2 during combat.	5★
Swift Sparrow 2	If unit initiates combat, grants Atk/Spd +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★

Ayra as a Source Hero

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 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	Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War

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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