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This is a ranking page for the hero Arden - Strong and Tough 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 Arden.
List of Contents
Overall Rating | 9.0/10 |
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Reroll Ranking (excluding Inherit Skill) |
N/A (▶Reroll Ranking) |
Ranking (including Inherit Skill) |
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Rarity | |
What Kind of Character Are They? | ・Can only be obtained as a reward from Tempest Trials ・Has extremely high stats other than Spd and Res ・Follow-Up Ring gives him guaranteed follow-up attacks |
Might: 10 Range: 1 Inflicts Spd-5. Unit attacks twice. (Even if foe initiates combat, unit attacks twice.) |
Cooldown Count = 3 Reduce damage inflicted by attacks from adjacent foes by 50%. |
Unit makes a guaranteed follow-up attack when unit’s HP ≥ 50% at start of combat. (Skill cannot be inherited. ) |
Grants allies within 2 spaces Def +3 during combat. |
Stat | Superboon/Superbane | IV Recommendation |
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HP (25) | ★★★☆☆ | |
Atk (18) | ★★★★★ | |
Spd (0) | ★☆☆☆☆ | |
Def (13) | ★★★★☆ | |
Res (3) | ★★☆☆☆ |
◯ = 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.
As a hero obtainable only through Tempest Trials, Arden will always have neutral IVs by default. The only way to access IVs for this unit is through using Trait Fruits.
The best IVs for Arden are +Atk and -Spd. Arden relies solely on Atk to deal damage as he can already nail two attacks into the opponent with Brave Sword+ or Arden's Blade. Because the two mentioned weapons will send his already low Spd to abysmal levels, it would not hurt him further to take a -Spd IV. Do not worry as it is not that important to Arden.
We recommend a +Atk IV when merging Arden to 10. This is for the same reasons as above. At this point, he can take out a lot of units in one player phase with Brave Sword+ or Arden's Blade. Even if you are not using these weapons, it is still generally the best IV for Arden. If you prefer Arden to specialize in being a physical wall, take a +Def IV instead! Though you will be definitely be missing out on a lot of damage as he has the potential to score consistent quad-attacks in both phases! Even a small change in Atk means huge damage.
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This build protects the team from melee attacks with A/D Near Save while boosting Arden's Def as much as possible. An Ignis from Arden will heavily dent, if not outright kill, most enemies that he encounters. Atk/Def Unity is used to reverse penalties since Arden's Blade already has a Guard effect.
Exclusive Weapon Effect from Refining (Special Effect Type) | |
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SP: 400 | |
Might: 16 Range: 1 HP: +3 Inflicts Spd-5. Unit attacks twice. (Even if foe initiates combat, unit attacks twice.) At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 50%, grants Atk+4, Def+6 to unit during combat and inflicts Special cooldown charge -1 on foe per attack. (Only highest value applied. Does not stack.) :500 :200 |
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As long as Arden is at least 50% HP, it grants +4 Atk +6 Def to him, and it also inflicts Special cooldown charge -1 on foe per attack.
The trigger condition is exactly the same as Follow-Up Ring so if you have been running Arden for a while, you do not even have to worry about getting used to running this special effect refine. the +4 Atk bonus might seem lackluster, but remember that Arden has the ability to attack 4 times in both phases so that's effectively a +16 Atk net bonus! The Def bonus is useful too and the special delay is simply amazing as he hits up to four times.
Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★) | ||
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169 | ||
HP |
60 |
Rank: 1/1160 |
Atk |
36 |
Rank: 633/1160 |
Spd |
16 |
Rank: 1104/1160 |
Def |
41 |
Rank: 66/1160 |
Res |
16 |
Rank: 1112/1160 |
HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res | Total | |
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+10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses | 65 | 49 | 15 | 46 | 20 | 195 | Lv.40 +10 | 65 | 41 | 20 | 46 | 20 | 192 |
HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res | Total | |
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+HP Lv.40 +10 | 67 | 40 | 20 | 45 | 20 | 192 |
+Atk Lv.40 +10 | 64 | 43 | 20 | 45 | 20 | 192 |
+Spd Lv.40 +10 | 64 | 40 | 23 | 45 | 20 | 192 |
+Def Lv.40 +10 | 64 | 40 | 20 | 48 | 20 | 192 |
+Res Lv.40 +10 | 64 | 40 | 20 | 45 | 23 | 192 |
HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res | Total | |
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5★- Adjusted for Skills | 60 | 44 | 11 | 41 | 16 | 172 |
5★ Lv.40 | 60 | 36 | 16 | 41 | 16 | 169 |
4★ Lv.40 | 57 | 34 | 14 | 39 | 14 | 158 |
HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res | Total | |
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5★ Lv.1 | 25 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 59 |
4★ Lv.1 | 24 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 54 |
Hero |
HP |
Atk |
Spd |
Def |
Res |
Total |
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47 | 46 | 18 | 45 | 46 | 202 | |
48 | 46 | 31 | 48 | 27 | 200 | |
40 | 42 | 46 | 41 | 27 | 196 | |
42 | 37 | 42 | 38 | 31 | 190 | |
46 | 45 | 17 | 43 | 39 | 190 | |
47 | 41 | 26 | 39 | 27 | 180 | |
48 | 38 | 19 | 38 | 36 | 179 | |
45 | 37 | 38 | 35 | 19 | 174 | |
46 | 36 | 33 | 38 | 21 | 174 | |
48 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 18 | 169 | |
50 | 30 | 32 | 39 | 18 | 169 | |
Arden
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60 | 36 | 16 | 41 | 16 | 169 |
55 | 35 | 16 | 38 | 24 | 168 |
Note: Stats bonuses from skills are not taken into account.
Arden is a close ranged physical attack phase unit. 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. Additionally, his extremely high Def stat means that he can act as a physical wall and tank many physical attacks, and he can get guaranteed follow-up attacks thanks to his B Slot skill.
Arden is in the top class of all heroes in terms of his HP stat. His Def stat is also very high, so it is nearly impossible to OHKO him with a physical attack.
This can be very useful if you decide to run him in Pawns of Loki as scoring is highly based on the remaining HP of your units.
His exclusive skill Follow-Up Ring gives him a guaranteed follow-up attack, regardless of the foe's Spd stat or weapon. He also is equipped with a Brave Sword, which means that when he initiates combat, he can strike four times if he has at least 50% HP, dealing devastating damage to his foes.
If you are able to get Arden's Blade on him, you can nail quad-attacks in both phases. This cannot be simply overlooked so make sure to get this weapon if you plan to run Arden consistently
Arden may be strong and tough, but boy is he slow. His Spd stat is so low in fact that he will suffer a follow-up attack from nearly every hero. Additonally, Wary Fighter is not of much use because it would cancel out his Follow-Up Ring skill.
In addition to his terrible Spd stat, he has very low Resistance as well, so when he gets into battle with a foe who deals magic damage, it is very likely that he will take heavy damage and a follow-up attack, which can quickly finish him off. Be very wary so that Arden stays out of the danger zone of magic foes.
Should You Unlock Potential for this Hero? |
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We recommend that you use Unlock Potential to bring Arden - Strong and Tough from 4 Stars to 5 Stars. Arden - Strong and Tough is very useful as a Armored ace, so you may find using Unlock Potential on Arden - Strong and Tough helpful if your team lacks a party member with this role.
Skill Name | Might | Range | Effect | Learned At |
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6 | 1 | No Effect | 4★ | |
8 | 1 | No Effect | 4★ | |
5 | 1 | Spd -5. Attck twice when initiating combat. | 4★ | |
8 | 1 | Spd -5. Attck twice when initiating combat. | 4★ | |
10 | 1 | Inflicts Spd-5. Unit attacks twice. (Even if foe initiates combat, unit attacks twice.) | 5★ |
This Hero has no Assist skills that can be learned. |
Skill Name | Effect | Learned At |
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(Cooldown Count = 3) Reduces damage inflicted by attacks from adjacent foes by 30%. | 4★ | |
(Cooldown Count = 3) Reduce damage inflicted by attacks from adjacent foes by 50%. | 4★ |
Skill Name | Effect | Learned At |
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Unit makes a guaranteed follow-up attack when unit’s HP ≥ 50% at start of combat. (Skill cannot be inherited. ) | 5★ | |
Grants adjacent allies Def +2 during combat. | 4★ | |
Grants allies within 2 spaces Def +2 during combat. | 4★ | |
Grants allies within 2 spaces Def +3 during combat. | 4★ |
Value of Skills | ★★★☆☆ |
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Because Arden can only be obtained via Tempest Trials, and does not possess any skills that cannot be obtained from other 4-Star heroes, it would be a waste to fodder him off. Therefore, our recommendation is to raise him and use any duplicate that you receive to merge him.
Additionally, he can be used in Pawns of Loki as his HP is very high and said stat is very important in the battle chess-inspired game mode.
・Source Heroes for Skills
・Source Heroes Tier List
Arden 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 (English) |
Mick Wingert |
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Illustrator | Soeda Ippei (添田一平) |
Appears In |
Special Triggered Quotes are voice lines that play upon activating a Special attack.
I’m strong, and you’re toast. I’m strong and I’m tough! Nnn...ngh! Ain’t no way I’m gonna die! |
Lv 40 5★ Dialogue become available when a hero attains Lv. 40 at 5★ rarity.
Why is everybody always leaving me behind? I swear... No, I get it. My armor’s heavy. It makes me slow, and I can’t keep up with ’em. The thing is, that’s my job! I’m an armored knight. Take away this thick armor, and I couldn’t protect anybody! There’s no way I’m gonna stop doing my job, so I’ve made myself square with it. Listen to me grumble! I guess you just did, now that I mention it. Hey, I feel a lot better now. Thanks! |
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This page is a little riddled with mistakes: (from top to bottom) -Arden's Blade has 10 Mt, not 16 (several instances) -5★- Adjusted for Skills 46 Atk not 44 due to Arden's Blade taking priority over Brave Sword+ -Springtime Staff ain't one of his weapons