Ranulf Builds and Best IVs

This is a ranking page for the hero Ranulf - Friend of Nations 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 Ranulf.

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Lethe [8.5/10]	Selkie [8.5/10]	Ranulf [8.0/10]

Ranulf 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)

Ranulf - Friend of Nations: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type	Green / Green Beast / Cavalry
Rarity	5 Star
What Kind of Character Are They?	・Grants a buff to allies within two spaces ・Has a double Rally+ skill ・Can raise the Def and Res stats of beast allies

Ranulf Skills at 5★

Covert Cat Fang Might: 14　 Range: 1 Grants Def+3. If unit is within 2 spaces of an ally, grants Atk/Def+3 to unit and allies within 2 spaces during combat. At start of turn, if unit is adjacent to only beast or dragon allies or if unit is not adjacent to any ally, unit transforms (otherwise, unit reverts). If unit transforms, grants Atk+2, and if unit initiates combat, inflicts Atk/Def-4 on foe during combat and foe cannot make a follow-up attack.

Rally Atk/Def+ Range: 1 Grants Atk/Def+6 to target ally for 1 turn.

Chill Atk 3 At the start of each turn, inflicts Atk -7 on foe on the enemy team with the highest Atk through its next action.

Ward Beasts Grants Def/Res+4 to beast allies within 2 spaces during combat.

Ranulf Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat	Superboon/Superbane	IV Recommendation
HP (16)		★★★☆☆
Atk (22)		★★★☆☆
Spd (11)		★★★★★
Def (10)		★★★★☆
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

The best IVs for Ranulf are +Spd and -Res. A higher Spd stat allows Ranulf to get a ton of follow-up attacks on his foes, but more importantly it protects him from hostile follow-up attacks. His Res of is less importance and thus safe to be taken as a bane.

+Spd for a +10 Merge

We recommend a +Spd IV when merging Ranulf to 10. This is for the same reasons as above. With this IV, he can reach 44 Spd which is definitely at an above average level. If you prefer raising his Spd through allied buffs, you can go for a +Atk IV instead.

Ranulf Best Builds

Desperate Fury Ranulf

HOT
： Covert Cat Fang ： Draw Back ： Moonbow ： -	： Fury 4 ： Desperation 3 ： Goad Cavalry ： Atk/Spd Solo 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This build boosts Atk and Spd for better offense. Fury and Desperation is a tried and true combo to allow consecutive attacks once the HP threshold is met. Fury 3 can be used for a budget skill.

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Ranulf Best Weapon Refine

Effect of Ranulf's Refined Weapon

Exclusive Weapon Effect from Refining (Special Effect Type)
Covert Cat Fang	SP: 400
Might: 14　Range: 1　HP: 3 Grants Def+3. If unit initiates combat or is within 3 spaces of an ally, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 to unit during combat. Grants Atk/Def+4 to allies within 3 spaces during combat. At start of turn, if unit is adjacent to only beast or dragon allies or if unit is not adjacent to any ally, unit transforms (otherwise, unit reverts). If unit transforms, grants Atk+2 to unit, inflicts Atk/Def-X on foe during combat (X = number of spaces from start position to end position of whoever initiated combat + 3; max 6), and also, if X ≥ 5, reduces damage from foe's first attack by 30% during combat. At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 to unit during combat, neutralizes effects that prevent unit's follow-up attacks, and deals damage = number of allies within 3 spaces × 5. (Excluding area-of-effect Specials; max 15.) ：500　：200

We recommend the Special Effect Refine for Covert Cat Fang

The special refine of Covert Cat Fang neutralizes effects that deny Ranulf's follow-up attacks, grants bonus stats, and deals true damage based on the number of nearby allies.

These effects are worth way more than raw stat upgrades, and should be the refine of choice.

Ranulf Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
157
HP	40	Rank: 489/1171
Atk	30	Rank: 1072/1171
Spd	37	Rank: 441/1171
Def	33	Rank: 346/1171
Res	17	Rank: 1120/1171

Stat Values

Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
+10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses	45	49	42	40	21	197
Lv.40 +10	45	35	42	37	21	180

Stats at Lv 40

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★- Adjusted for Skills	40	44	37	36	17	174
5★ Lv.40	40	30	37	33	17	157

Initial Stats (with Skills)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★ Lv.1	16	22	11	10	4	63

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Halloween Lethe	40	44	47	35	24	190
Halloween Yarne	40	47	45	36	21	189
Eikþyrnir	45	47	16	47	30	185
Summer Nerþuz	40	46	47	33	19	185
New Year Nerþuz	40	45	47	32	21	185
Ratatoskr	40	44	46	34	21	185
Freyr	41	46	16	41	35	179
Eitr	40	44	46	33	16	179
Nerþuz	40	42	47	30	20	179
New Year Yarne	40	43	40	35	21	179
New Year Panne	40	41	44	32	21	178
New Year Lyre	40	37	42	27	28	174
Summer Freyr	41	38	16	38	35	168
New Year Kaden	41	35	39	25	28	168
Freyja	40	38	44	24	22	168
Summer Freyja	40	39	43	25	20	167
New Year Lethe	41	35	41	27	18	162
New Year Selkie	35	31	39	16	40	161
Panne	41	29	34	30	23	157
Yarne	40	35	33	32	17	157
Ranulf	40	30	37	33	17	157
Lethe	41	33	38	26	19	157
Selkie	35	29	38	19	35	156
Kaden	38	32	36	25	25	156

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

Ranulf Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Ranulf Roles

Ranulf - Friend of Nations 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

Ranulf 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.

Ranulf Strengths

Atk/Def to adjacent allies

Covert Cat Fang checks if there are allies wihin 2 spaces of Ranulf and if there are allies, the weapon skill grants both Ranulf and all allies within the AoE +3 Atk/Def. It is very convenient to activate and it completely stacks with Ranulf's other skills that buff stats.

If Ranulf meets the transformation cionditions of Covert Cat Fang, he is granted an additional +2 Atk. Additionally, if he is transformed and he initiates combat, he inflicts -4 Atk/Def and disables the foe's ability to land a follow-up attack.

Very Powerful Assist Skill

Ranulf has access to the very powerful Rally Atk/Def+ which grants +6 Atk/Def to allies. It completely stacks with Covert Cat Fang and Ward Beasts so Ranulf can easily provide +9 Atk 13+ Def +4 Res to a beast unit! If the unit your Ranulf matches up with is the foe affected by Chill Atk 3, the foe will be at a huge disadvantage.

Debuff a Strong Offensive Unit on Enemy Team

Chill Atk 3 inflicts -7 Atk on the enemy unit with the highest Atk stat. This is very important as it decreases the damage of one of the most powerful attackers on the opposite team. However, the debuff only lasts until their next action, so if they are granted another action through Galeforce or a refresher-assist skill, the debuff will cease and they can attack without the -7 Atk.

Another quirk of Chill Atk 3 is that it affects the enemy unit regardless of where Ranulf is positoned in relation to enemy units.

Buffs Beast Units' Def and Res

Ranulf's C skill, Ward Beasts grants +4 Def/Res to all beast allies within 2 spaces of Ranulf. Since he is a beast unit himself, this skill allows him to be a strong candidate for a support unit in all-beast teams. Since it is an in-combat buff, it is easy to stack with other kinds of buffs so feel free to stack other skills with it!

This makes him a good support unit to beast powerhouses like Caineghis who specializes in bulk.

Ranulf Weaknesses

Weak to Beast Effective Weapons

Ranulf takes 1.5x damage from beast-effective weapons like Brave Eliwood's Nini's Ice Lance, and one blow from this type of weapon is sure to take him down. Make sure you know what weapons you are up against before hopping too far into the line of battle!

Weak to Cavalry Effective Weapons

Ranulf also takes 1.5x damage from cavalry-effective weapons like Ridersbane, and one blow from this type of weapon is sure to take him down. Make sure you know what weapons you are up against before hopping too far into the line of battle!
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Ranulf - List of Skills

Weapons

Skill Name	Might	Range	Effect	Learned At
Whelp (Cavalry)	4	1	At start of turn, if unit is adjacent to only beast or dragon allies or if unit is not adjacent to any ally, unit transforms (otherwise, unit reverts). If unit transforms, grants Atk+2, and if unit initiates combat, inflicts Atk/Def-4 on foe during combat	5★
Yearling (Cavalry)	6	1	At start of turn, if unit is adjacent to only beast or dragon allies or if unit is not adjacent to any ally, unit transforms (otherwise, unit reverts). If unit transforms, grants Atk+2, and if unit initiates combat, inflicts Atk/Def-4 on foe during combat	5★
Adult (Cavalry)	9	1	At start of turn, if unit is adjacent to only beast or dragon allies or if unit is not adjacent to any ally, unit transforms (otherwise, unit reverts). If unit transforms, unit can move 1 extra space. (That turn only. Does not stack.) If unit transforms,	5★
Covert Cat Fang	14	1	Grants Def+3. If unit is within 2 spaces of an ally, grants Atk/Def+3 to unit and allies within 2 spaces during combat. At start of turn, if unit is adjacent to only beast or dragon allies or if unit is not adjacent to any ally, unit transforms (otherwise, unit reverts). If unit transforms, grants Atk+2, and if unit initiates combat, inflicts Atk/Def-4 on foe during combat and foe cannot make a follow-up attack.	5★

Assists

Skill Name	Range	Effect	Learned At
Rally Defense	1	Grants Def +4 to an adjacent ally until the end of the turn.	5★
Rally Atk/Def	1	Grants Atk/Def +3 to an adjacent ally until the end of the turn.	5★
Rally Atk/Def+	1	Grants Atk/Def+6 to target ally for 1 turn.	5★

Specials

This Hero has no Special skills that can be learned.

Passives

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Chill Atk 1	At the start of each turn, inflicts Atk -3 on foe on the enemy team with the highest Atk through its next action.	5★
Chill Atk 2	At the start of each turn, inflicts Atk -5 on foe on the enemy team with the highest Atk through its next action.	5★
Chill Atk 3	At the start of each turn, inflicts Atk -7 on foe on the enemy team with the highest Atk through its next action.	5★
Spur Def 1	Grants adjacent allies Def +2 during combat.	5★
Spur Def 2	Grants adjacent allies Def +3 during combat.	5★
Ward Beasts	Grants Def/Res+4 to beast allies within 2 spaces during combat.	5★

Ranulf as a Source Hero

Value of Skills	★★★★★

Inheriting Rally Atk/Def+

Ranulf can be used to inherit the skill Rally Atk/Def+. This stacks with skills like Ward Beasts or Fortify Beasts. Make sure to utilize it properly on whoever you plan to fodder it off to!

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How to Get Ranulf / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes

How to Get Ranulf

Obtain Through Regular Summon

Ranulf 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)	鈴木遠央
Illustrator	めか
Appears In	Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn

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