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Ares Builds and Best IVs
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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.
List of Contents
| Focus - Heroes with Brazen Skills Featured Heroes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Ares[7.5/10] |
 Fallen Tiki (Young)[8.5/10] |
 Mikoto[8.0/10] |
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Ares Rating and Basic Information
| Overall Rating | 7.5/10 |
|---|---|
| Reroll Ranking (excluding Inherit Skill) |
C (▶Reroll Ranking) |
| Ranking (including Inherit Skill) |
C (▶FEH Tier List) |
Ares - Black Knight: Basic Information
| Color / Weapon Type / Move Type | |
|---|---|
| Rarity | |
| 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★
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Might: 16 Range: 1 Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count -1). If Special triggers before or during combat, grants Special cooldown count -2 after combat. |
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Cooldown Count = 3 Boosts Atk by 30%. |
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If unit’s HP ≤ 80% at start of combat, grants Atk/Def +7 during combat. |
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Inflicts Def/Res -5 on foe through its next action after combat. |
Ares Best IVs
Recommended IVs
| Stat | Superboon/Superbane | IV Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| HP (18) |
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★★★☆☆ |
| Atk (24) |
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★★★★★ |
| Spd (8) |
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★★★★☆ |
| Def (7) |
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★★★☆☆ |
| Res (5) |
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★☆☆☆☆ |
◯ = 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.
+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
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Bonfire
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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
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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.
Ares Best Weapon Refine
Effect of Ares'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). 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 |
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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.
Ares Stats
Stat Rankings
| Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 157 | ||
| HP | 
40 |
Rank: 489/1322 |
| Atk | 
36 |
Rank: 666/1322 |
| Spd | 
30 |
Rank: 805/1322 |
| Def | 
33 |
Rank: 346/1322 |
| Res | 
18 |
Rank: 1076/1322 |
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 |
| HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +HP Lv.40 +10 | 47 | 40 | 34 | 37 | 22 | 180 |
| +Atk Lv.40 +10 | 44 | 43 | 34 | 37 | 22 | 180 |
| +Spd Lv.40 +10 | 44 | 40 | 37 | 37 | 22 | 180 |
| +Def Lv.40 +10 | 44 | 40 | 34 | 40 | 22 | 180 |
| +Res Lv.40 +10 | 44 | 40 | 34 | 37 | 25 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 48 | 30 | 48 | 23 | 190 | |
| 40 | 48 | 46 | 37 | 19 | 190 | |
| 41 | 44 | 45 | 31 | 18 | 179 | |
| 45 | 37 | 27 | 38 | 26 | 173 | |
| 42 | 37 | 40 | 30 | 24 | 173 | |
| 39 | 32 | 23 | 33 | 35 | 162 | |
| 42 | 33 | 33 | 27 | 26 | 161 | |
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Ares
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40 | 36 | 30 | 33 | 18 | 157 |
| 39 | 31 | 30 | 23 | 32 | 155 | |
| 44 | 32 | 24 | 37 | 17 | 154 | |
| 45 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 22 | 154 | |
| 37 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 22 | 154 | |
| 42 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 21 | 154 |
Note: Stats bonuses from skills are not taken into account.
Ares Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses
Ares Roles
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? |
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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.
Ares - List of Skills
Weapons
| Skill Name | Might | Range | Effect | Learned At |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | No Effect | 4★ | |
| 8 | 1 | No Effect | 4★ | |
| 10 | 1 | Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count -1). | 4★ | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| (Cooldown Count = 4) Boosts Atk by 30%. | 4★ | |
| (Cooldown Count = 3) Boosts Atk by 30%. | 4★ |
Passives
| Skill Name | Effect | Learned At |
|---|---|---|
| If unit’s HP ≤ 80% at start of combat, grants Atk/Def +3 during combat. | 4★ | |
| If unit’s HP ≤ 80% at start of combat, grants Atk/Def +5 during combat. | 4★ | |
| If unit’s HP ≤ 80% at start of combat, grants Atk/Def +7 during combat. | 4★ | |
| Inflicts Def -3 on foe through its next action after combat. | 4★ | |
| Inflicts Def/Res -3 on foe through its next action after combat. | 4★ | |
| Inflicts Def/Res -5 on foe through its next action after combat. | 5★ |
Ares as a Source Hero
| Value of Skills | ★★★☆☆ |
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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.
Current Focuses and Which You Should Pull From
Voice Actor and Illustrator Information
| Voice Actor (English) |
Robbie Daymond |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | PenekoR (п猫R) |
| Appears In |
Illustration
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Quotes: Special Triggered
Special Triggered Quotes are voice lines that play upon activating a Special attack.
| Drink, Mystletainn! You would become my prey? You scoundrel! I will take your life! |
Lv 40 5★ Dialogue
Lv 40 5★ Dialogue become available when a hero attains Lv. 40 at 5★ rarity.
| Well met, {Summoner}. I will admit that I despised you at first—because you don’t fight. I came to realize, though, that you are a warrior in your way, and a fine one at that. Pardon my rudeness. In my thought, I have a tendency toward...rigidity. I’ve lost loved ones and even raised my sword at friends. Loyalty is what drives a knight to take up arms. However, loyalty can become a prison... It happened to me. You, though... You perceive things from a distance. When I came to understand why you fight... I decided that I would be the blade that destroys your foes. I swear this on Mystletainn, the Demon Sword, and also on my name—Ares, the black knight. |
FEH: Related Guides
Focus: Heroes with Brazen Skills
| Heroes from Focus - Heroes with Brazen Skills | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ares [7.5/10] |
Fallen Tiki (Young) [8.5/10] |
Mikoto [8.0/10] |
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