Ares Builds and Best IVs

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

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Ares Rating and Basic Information

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

Ares - Black Knight: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type	Red / Sword / Cavalry
Rarity	4 Star 3 Star
What Kind of Character Are They?	・Special cooldown count -2 after a special triggers ・Gains a huge Atk/Def buff when his HP is below 80% ・Lowers the foe's Def/Res after combat

Ares Skills at 5★

Dark Mystletainn Might: 16　 Range: 1 Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count -1). If Special triggers before or during combat, grants Special cooldown count -2 after combat.

Draconic Aura Cooldown Count = 3 Boosts Atk by 30%.

Brazen Atk/Def 3 If unit’s HP ≤ 80% at start of combat, grants Atk/Def +7 during combat.

Seal Def/Res 2 Inflicts Def/Res -5 on foe through its next action after combat.

Ares Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat	Superboon/Superbane	IV Recommendation
HP (18)		★★★☆☆
Atk (24)		★★★★★
Spd (8)		★★★★☆
Def (7)		★★★☆☆
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.

+Atk/-Res

The recommended IVs for Ares are +Atk and -Res. With an Atk boon, Ares will be able to deal significant damage per attack. Since it will further decrease the amount of follow-up attacks he has to suffer +Spd is a decent boon as well. His poor Res stat is safe to have as a dump stat, but be warned that this stat is a superbane, and a flaw in this stat will mean -4 to his Resistance.

Ares Best Builds

Distant Vantage Ares

： Dark Mystletainn ： Reciprocal Aid ： Bonfire ： -

： Distant Counter ： Vantage 3 ： Threaten Def 3 ： Quick Riposte 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

Much like Valentine’s Ike, this build uses Vantage to strike before the foe and OHKO them with a special. If Distant Counter is too much of an investment, or you do not have it, his default A skill Brazen Atk/Def 3 can be used instead.

Budget Ares

： Dark Mystletainn ： Reposition ： Draconic Aura ： -

： Brazen Atk/Def 3 ： Seal Def/Res 2 ： Threaten Atk 3 ： Quick Riposte 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

By using the C Skill suggested here (Threaten Atk 3), you can lower the foe’s Atk which will make it difficult for them to deal much damage. Ares already has the A skill Brazen Atk/Def 3, so this build aims to further increase his defenses.

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Ares Best Weapon Refine

Effect of Ares's Refined Weapon

Exclusive Weapon Effect from Refining (Special Effect Type)
Dark Mystletainn	SP: 400
Might: 16　Range: 1　HP: 3 Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1). If Special triggers before or during combat, grants Special cooldown count-2 after combat. If foe initiates combat or if foe's HP ≥ 75% at start of combat, grants Atk/Def+5 to unit during combat and deals +7 damage when Special triggers during combat. If foe's HP ≥ 75%, deals +7 damage when Special triggers before combat. ：500　：200

We recommend the Special Effect Refine for Dark Mystletainn

Dark Mystletainn's refine will grant Atk/Def+5 to Ares if an enemy unit attacks him or if their HP is HP ≥ 75%.

He will also be able to potentially deal an additional +7 damage when his Special triggers and if the enemy HP requirement is fulfilled.

We recommend getting this refine as Ares will be a very potent physical damage tank and one that can take full advantage of using Vantage to one-shot enemy units.

Weapon Refinery Tier List

Ares Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
157
HP	40	Rank: 419/1089
Atk	36	Rank: 480/1089
Spd	30	Rank: 655/1089
Def	33	Rank: 268/1089
Res	18	Rank: 895/1089

Stat Values

Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
+10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses	45	57	35	37	22	196
Lv.40 +10	45	41	35	37	22	180

Stats at Lv 40

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★- Adjusted for Skills	40	52	30	33	18	173
5★ Lv.40	40	36	30	33	18	157
4★ Lv.40	37	34	28	30	16	145
3★ Lv.40	36	32	26	29	15	138

Initial Stats (with Skills)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★ Lv.1	18	24	8	7	5	62
4★ Lv.1	17	18	8	6	4	53
3★ Lv.1	17	15	7	6	4	49

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Bridal Flavia	41	44	45	31	18	179
Bertram	45	37	27	38	26	173
Kent	42	37	40	30	24	173
Valentine's Conrad	39	32	23	33	35	162
Kempf	42	33	33	27	26	161
Ares	40	36	30	33	18	157
Eliwood	39	31	30	23	32	155
Stahl	45	31	26	30	22	154
Seth	37	32	31	32	22	154
Cain	42	32	32	27	21	154
Xander	44	32	24	37	17	154

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

Ares Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Ares Roles

Ares - Black Knight 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

Ares is a close ranged physical attacker. 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. His weapon skill also allows him to speed up his Special Cooldown.

Ares's Strengths

Dish out specials quickly with Dark Mystletainn!

Ares's exclusive weapon skill Dark Mystletainn lowers his special skill's default cooldown by one. Additionally, if his special triggers in combat the cooldown count will be reduced by two. This makes Ares great for long battles and multi-map challenges.

His weapon refine also allows him to deal an additional +7 damage if his Special triggers and if the requirements are met.

Gain huge Atk and Def buffs when HP drops

Ares's default skill Brazen Atk/Def 3 can raise his Atk and Def stats when his HP drops below 80%. As long as he does not get OHKO'ed, he will become very difficult to take out for good.

Inflicts a penalty on foes after combat

His B Skill Seal Def/Res 2 will lower the Def and Res stats of a foe after combat. Therefore, Ares's battle strategy should be something like the following: take an attack from an enemy, inflict a Def stat penalty, gain buffs through Brazen Atk/Def and strike the foe down.

Ares's Weaknesses

Be wary of cavalry-effective weapons

As a cavalry unit, Ares must watch out for cavalry effect weapons like Ridersbane, as they will deal a ton of damage. Battle while taking note of the weapons your enemies wield.

Poor Resistance Stat

Ares has an awful Res stat, furthered by a superbane in this area, meaning he gets demolished by mages and dragons. Know your weaknesses and stay out of where they can reach him.

Should you Unlock Potential?

Should You Unlock Potential for this Hero?

We Recommend Unlocking Potential for Ares - Black Knight!

We recommend that you use Unlock Potential to bring Ares - Black Knight from 4 Stars to 5 Stars. Ares - Black Knight is very useful as a Cavalry ace, so you may find using Unlock Potential on Ares - Black Knight helpful if your team lacks a party member with this role.

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Ares - 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★
Slaying Edge	10	1	Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count -1).	4★
Dark Mystletainn	16	1	Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count -1). If Special triggers before or during combat, grants Special cooldown count -2 after combat.	5★

Assists

This Hero has no Assist skills that can be learned.

Specials

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Dragon Gaze	(Cooldown Count = 4) Boosts Atk by 30%.	4★
Draconic Aura	(Cooldown Count = 3) Boosts Atk by 30%.	4★

Passives

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Brazen Atk/Def 1	If unit’s HP ≤ 80% at start of combat, grants Atk/Def +3 during combat.	4★
Brazen Atk/Def 2	If unit’s HP ≤ 80% at start of combat, grants Atk/Def +5 during combat.	4★
Brazen Atk/Def 3	If unit’s HP ≤ 80% at start of combat, grants Atk/Def +7 during combat.	4★
Seal Def 1	Inflicts Def -3 on foe through its next action after combat.	4★
Seal Def/Res 1	Inflicts Def/Res -3 on foe through its next action after combat.	4★
Seal Def/Res 2	Inflicts Def/Res -5 on foe through its next action after combat.	5★

Ares as a Source Hero

Value of Skills	★★★☆☆

Inherit Brazen Atk/Def 3

You may wish to use Ares as a source for Brazen Atk/Def 3. If you do not intend to raise this unit, make him into a Combat Manual to gain access to this skill.

How to Get Ares / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes

How to Get Ares

Obtain Through Regular Summon

Ares 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)	Robbie Daymond
Illustrator	PenekoR (п猫R)
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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