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Legendary Ephraim Builds and Best IVs

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This is a ranking page for the hero Ephraim - Legendary Lord 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 Legendary Ephraim.

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Legendary Ephraim Rating and Basic Information

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Overall Rating 8.5/10
Reroll Ranking (excluding Inherit Skill) A
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Ephraim - Legendary Lord: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type
Rarity
What Kind of Character Are They? Fire-Type Legendary Hero
・Guaranteed follow-up attack when certain conditions are met
・Exclusive skill increases the amount of HP recovered

Legendary Ephraim Skills at 5★


Might: 16  Range: 1
Grants Atk +3. If the number of fose within 2 spaces (excluding target) ≧ the number of allies within 2 spaces (excluding unit), unit makes a guaranteed follow-up attack.
Special Skill IconSol

Cooldown Count = 3
Restores HP = 50% of damage dealt.

If unit is not adjacent to an ally, grants Atk/Def +7 during combat.

Enables 【Canto (2)】.
Neutralizes unit's penalties that inflict "Special cooldown charge-X" on unit during combat. Restores 10 HP to unit after combat.

At start of turn, grants Def+4 to adjacent allies for 1 turn.

Legendary Ephraim Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat Superboon/Superbane IV Recommendation
HP (19) Normal HP ★★☆☆☆
Atk (29) No Attack IV ★★★★★
Spd (5) Spd Bane ★★★☆☆
Def (9) No Def IV ★★★★☆
Res (3) No Res IV ★☆☆☆☆

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

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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 best IVs for L!Ephraim are +Atk and -Res. A higher Atk stat allows L!Ephraim to deal more damage. Since L!Ephraim can use Flame Siegmund for his follow-up attacks, there is no need to try and further increase his Spd. Raising offensive power for L!Ephraim also means raising his suvivability, because of the effects of Sol and Solar Brace. As for a bane, -Res or -HP are ideal.

+Spd for a +10 Merge

We recommend a +Spd IV when building a +10 merged L!Ephraim. With a +Spd IV, L!Ephraim's Spd stat will reach 34 with 10 merges. A higher Spd stat lowers L!Ephraim's reliance on Flame Siegmund to make follow-up attacks an makes it hard for enemy units to make follow-up attacks on him, thus increasing survivability.

Legendary Ephraim Best Builds

Refined - Heavy Gale Legendary Ephraim

HOT
Special Skill IconGaleforce
Emblem Icon: -
Attuned Skill Icon: -

How to Use, Explanation

This build maximizes Ephraim's attack for consistent Heavy Blade 3 activations. Heavy Blade, Flame Siegmund and Solar Brace II all work together to make activating Galeforce a breeze.

Budget Legendary Ephraim

Special Skill IconSol
Emblem Icon: -
Attuned Skill Icon: -

How to Use, Explanation

This budget build for Legendary Ephraim allows him to be a threat in both phases of battle. Only engage combat with physical units, and he will be very survivable.

Refined Flame Siegmund Legendary Ephraim

HOT
Special Skill IconGaleforce
Emblem Icon: -
Attuned Skill Icon: -

How to Use, Explanation

This build uses refined Flame Siegmund to activate Galeforce after one round of combat, assuming Ephraim attacks twice and receives a counterattack. Atk/Def Solo skills work with Flame Siegmund to stack Atk and Def as much as possible.

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Legendary Ephraim Best Weapon Refine

Effect of Legendary Ephraim's Refined Weapon

Exclusive Weapon Effect from Refining (Special Effect Type)
SP: 400
Might: 16 Range: 1 HP: 3
Grants Atk+3. If unit initiates combat or is not adjacent to an ally, grants Atk/Def+4 to unit during combat and unit makes a guaranteed follow-up attack.
At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, inflicts Atk/Def-5 on foe and grants Special cooldown charge +1 to unit per attack during combat. (Only highest value applied. Does not stack.)
Arena Medal:500 Divine Dew:200

We recommend the Special Effect Refine for Flame Siegmund

Flame Siegmund's refine grants Atk/Def+4 to Ephraim and allows him to make a guaranteed follow-up attack if he initiates combat or is not adjacent to an ally.

It also inflicts Atk/Def-5 to his target and grants him Special cooldown charge+1 per attack.

This gives more firepower to Legendary Ephraim and also accelerates his Special.

Legendary Ephraim Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
157
HP
HP 43 43
Rank: 192/1184
Atk
Atk 36 36
Rank: 666/1184
Spd
Spd 27 27
Rank: 880/1184
Def
Def 33 33
Rank: 346/1184
Res
Res 18 18
Rank: 1076/1184

Stat Values

Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)

HP Atk Spd Def Res Total
+10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses 48 60 31 38 22 199
Lv.40 +10 48 41 31 38 22 180

HP Atk Spd Def Res Total
+HP
Lv.40 +10
50 40 31 37 22 180
+Atk
Lv.40 +10
47 43 31 37 22 180
+Spd
Lv.40 +10
47 40 34 37 22 180
+Def
Lv.40 +10
47 40 31 40 22 180
+Res
Lv.40 +10
47 40 31 37 25 180

Stats at Lv 40

HP Atk Spd Def Res Total
5★- Adjusted for Skills 43 55 27 33 18 176
5★ Lv.40 43 36 27 33 18 157

Initial Stats (with Skills)

HP Atk Spd Def Res Total
5★ Lv.1 19 29 5 9 3 65

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero
HP
Atk
Spd
Def
Res
Total
43 38 28 36 23 168
Legendary Ephraim Icon Legendary Ephraim
43 36 27 33 18 157
44 37 29 31 16 157
40 35 24 36 21 156
40 25 28 35 26 154
43 34 22 31 24 154
45 33 25 32 19 154

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

Legendary Ephraim Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Legendary Ephraim Roles

Ephraim - Legendary Lord 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
Legendary Hero ImageLegendary No Mythic Hero ImageMythic No Duo and Harmonized ImageDuo /
Harmonized
No Resplendent ImageResplendent

L!Ephraim is a close physical attacker (range = 1). 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 stat.

Legendary Skill grants HP and Def bonuses to allies

Eff. Atk Icon Atk+2 Spd Icon Spd+3 Def Icon Def+4 Res Icon Res+4 Pair Up Icon Pair Up
Water Icon Eirika - Graceful Resolve Image Fjorm - Princess of Ice Image Ryoma - Supreme Samurai Image Azura - Vallite Songstress Image Leif - Unifier of Thracia Image Byleth - The Fódlan Star Image Chrom - Crowned Exalt Image Dimitri - Savior King Image
Wind Icon Lyn - Lady of the Wind Image Lucina - Glorious Archer Image Hríd - Icy Blade Image Gunnthrá - Voice of Dreams Image Eliwood - Blazing Knight Image Micaiah - Radiant Queen Image Corrin - Child of Dusk Image Byleth - The Fódlan Light Image Sigurd - Fated Holy Knight Image
Earth Icon Ike - Vanguard Legend Image Robin - Fell Vessel Image Tiki - Legendary Dragon Image Alm - Saint-King Image Claude - King of Unification Image Julia - Crusader of Light Image Fae - Childlike Dragon Image Seliph - Scion of Light Image
Fire Icon Hector - Marquess of Ostia Image Ephraim - Legendary Lord Image Marth - Hero-King Image Roy - Blazing Lion Image Lilina - Firelight Leader Image Celica - Queen of Valentia Image Eitri - Youthful Sage Image Edelgard - Flame Emperor Image
Pair Up and Eff. Pair Up Icon Atk Icon Atk+2 Pair Up Icon Spd Icon Spd+3 Pair Up Icon Def Icon Def+4 Pair Up Icon Res Icon Res+4
Water Icon Camilla - Alluring Darkness Image Caeda - Beloved Queen Image Guinivere - Queen of Bern Image Ninian - Ice-Dragon Oracle Image
Wind Icon Yuri - Underground Lord Image Veronica - Princess Rising Image Myrrh - Guardian Dragon Image Shez: Dual Sword Master Image Elincia - Undaunted Queen Image
Earth Icon Deirdre - Fated Saint Image Alear - Engaging Fire Image Robin - Exalt Nanna - Beloved Princess Image
Fire Icon Xander - Gallant King Image Shez - Sharpest Blades Image Corrin - Child of Dawn Image Alear - Awoken Divinity Image Hinoka - Thundering Wings Image

Legendary Ephraim is a Fire-Type Legendary Hero, and when summoned, you will receive a Fire Blessing. During Fire Season, allies who appear in a team alongside L!Ephraim will gain HP+3 and Def+4 when they have been given a Fire Blessing.

L!Ephraim Strengths

Can Gain Guaranteed Follow-Up Attacks

Flame Siegmund guarantees follow-up attacks when the number of foes within 2 spaces of the target unit is more than or equal to the number of allies within 2 spaces of L!Ephraim.

It allows L!Ephraim to execute frequent follow-up attacks as the conditions are rather easy to meet.

If you refine this weapon, he'll be able to score this follow-up attack if he initiates combat or is not adjacent to an ally, making this easier to trigger.

It will also inflict Atk/Def-5 to his target, grant him Atk/Def+4, and also give him Special cooldown charge+1 per attack.

This makes him a powerful offensive unit that can make good use of Specials like Galeforce.

Sol and Solar Brace Restore HP

Sol and Solar Brace add up to a whopping 60% of damage recovery whenever Sol activates.

Because Sol has a somewhat low trigger count of 3, L!Ephraim can rely on his defensive skills for survivability.

Sturdy Stance Improves Physical Durability

Sturdy Stance 2 grants L!Ephraim +4 to Atk/Def whenever the foe initiates combat. This allows L!Ephraim to be a decent solo unit in the enemy phase, but look out for green tome users!

L!Ephraim Weaknesses

Low Res

L!Ephraim has a low Res stat. If L!Ephraim is attacked by a magic user, there is a high possibility that he will be taken out. Always be mindful of L!Ephraim's positioning in relation to the enemies who pose a threat to him in the enemy phase. Pay extra attention to green tome users!

Weak to Anti-Cavalry Skills

L!Ephraim is a Cavalry unit, making him weak to skills against such units such as Gronnwolf. If attacked by a unit with this type of skill, L!Ephraim will take 1.5x damage. Be mindful of what skills your enemies are equipped with.

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Legendary Ephraim Team and Counters

Teammates for L!Ephraim

Celica IconCelica Exalt Chrom IconExalt Chrom Legendary Eirika IconLegendary Eirika Hríd IconHríd
Legendary Ike IconLegendary Ike Lilina IconLilina Legendary Marth IconLegendary Marth Hoshidan Summer Micaiah IconHoshidan Summer Micaiah
Winter Tharja IconWinter Tharja Idunn IconIdunn Gunnthrá IconGunnthrá Veronica IconVeronica

Units with buffs for cavalry allies

L!Ephraim is a cavalry unit, and can take advantage of buffs for that movement type. Good examples are Hone Cavalry and Goad Cavalry, as both can greatly boost L!Ephraim's stats. If you plan to build an all-cavalry team, Veronica is a great option for a healer, as she can both buff allies and inflct penalities on the enemy team.

Characters that can deal with green units

L!Ephraim is not great at dealing with green foes. To fully utilize L!Ephraim, pair him up with units that can take out green units for him, such as Hoshidan Summer Micaiah and Lilina. who can easily take out strong green units such like Surtr. Other great options include W!Tharja, L!Marth and Exalt Chrom.

Ephraim Counters

Reinhardt IconReinhardt Legendary Tiki (Young) IconLegendary Tiki (Young) Myrrh IconMyrrh Nino IconNino
Winter Fae IconWinter Fae Brave Micaiah IconBrave Micaiah Veronica IconVeronica Fallen Tiki (Young) IconFallen Tiki (Young)

Powerful magic users

While Ephraim enjoys a very high Def stat, his Res is rather low, so magic users will not have a hard time taking him out. Be careful of green magic users who have weapon advantage against him such as Nino, Myrrh and W!Fae. In addition, high-powered blue mages can deal lots of damage to him as well.

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Legendary Ephraim - 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 Atk +3. If the number of fose within 2 spaces (excluding target) ≧ the number of allies within 2 spaces (excluding unit), unit makes a guaranteed follow-up attack. 5★

Assists

This Hero has no Assist skills that can be learned.

Specials

Skill Name Effect Learned At
(Cooldown Count = 3) Restores HP = 30% of damage dealt. 5★
(Cooldown Count = 3) Restores HP = 50% of damage dealt. 5★

Passives

Skill Name Effect Learned At
If unit is not adjacent to an ally, grants Atk/Def+2 during combat. 5★
If unit is not adjacent to an ally, grants Atk/Def+4 during combat. 5★
If unit is not adjacent to an ally, grants Atk/Def+6 during combat. 5★
If unit is not adjacent to an ally, grants Atk/Def +7 during combat. 5★
If foe initiates combat, grants Atk+2 during combat. 5★
If foe initiates combat, grants Atk/Def +2 during combat. 5★
If foe initiates combat, grants Atk/Def +4 during combat. 5★
Restores 30% of damage dealt when Special triggers during combat. (Stacks with effects of skills like Sol. ) 5★
Enables 【Canto (2)】.
Neutralizes unit's penalties that inflict "Special cooldown charge-X" on unit during combat. Restores 10 HP to unit after combat.
5★
At start of turn, grants Def+2 to adjacent allies for 1 turn. 5★
At start of turn, grants Def+3 to adjacent allies for 1 turn. 5★
At start of turn, grants Def+4 to adjacent allies for 1 turn. 5★

Legendary Ephraim as a Source Hero

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Value of Skills ★★☆☆☆

Not Recommended to Fodder Off

Thanks to the Legendary Remix, Legendary Ephraim has gained Atk/Def Solo 4 for fodder purposes. However, he is a solid overall unit, so you should train and build him instead. If you get multiple copies of L!Ephraim, you should merge them for a very powerful unit that can lead your team in the Arena.

How to Get Legendary Ephraim / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes

How to Get Legendary Ephraim

Obtained through a Special Summoning Event!

Legendary Ephraim is a limited time Hero who can be pulled from a Legendary Hero Summoning event. They do not appear in regular summons.

Note: Not currently a featured hero in any Summon events.

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Voice Actor and Illustrator Information

Voice Actor
(English)
Greg Chun
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.

You wanted a fight...
Yield or perish!
No one can stop me!
You’re a worthy opponent.

Lv 40 5★ Dialogue

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

Thanks to your ability to summon Heroes, you’ve been thrust into the position of a leader.
That power is truly profound. It has the potential to shake the worlds.
You should consider the impact you could make. What foe could possibly be beyond your grasp?
I know that’s a strange thought, but I’ve pondered this for a long time...
You see, I’m drawn to battle. The stronger I get, the more I want to fight. I’m driven to test myself.
I know that’s just how I am. But I also realize that this is not a healthy impulse for a king.
People here call me a Legendary Hero, and sing my praises...
They say that I am a good king, one who has vowed to protect his people.
I will become king, one day. And though I am not yet that man, I hope to be. And I will protect my people...
Not just them. My friend also hoped to save his people, and I will protect them, too...
My goal is to be a king beyond kings—one who breaks the bounds of human frailty.
I hope I can reach that goal one day.

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