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This is a ranking page for the hero Michalis - Ambitious King 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 Michalis.

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Michalis - Ambitious King Icon Michalis


Michalis Rating and Basic Information

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Overall Rating 7.5/10
Reroll Ranking (excluding Inherit Skill) N/A
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Ranking (including Inherit Skill) C
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Michalis - Ambitious King: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type
Rarity
What Kind of Character Are They? Can only be obtained as a reward from a Grand Hero Battle
・A flying unit with a rather high Def stat
・Can nullify skills that are effective on flying units

Michalis Skills at 5★


Might: 16  Range: 1
Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count -1).

Cooldown Count = 4
Before combat this unit initiates, foes in an area near target take damage equal to 1. 5x (unit’s Atk minus foe’s Def or Res).

Neutralizes "effective against fliers" bonuses.

At start of turn, inflicts Def-5 on foes within 2 spaces through their next actions.

Michalis Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat Superboon/Superbane IV Recommendation
HP (19) Normal HP ★★★☆☆
Atk (16) No Attack IV ★★★★★
Spd (7) Spd Boon ★★★☆☆
Def (9) No Def IV ★★★★☆
Res (4) No Res IV ★★☆☆☆

◯ = 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.

Neutral IVs by default!

As a hero obtainable only through Grand Hero Battle, Michalis will always have neutral IVs by default. The only way to access IVs for this unit is through using Trait Fruits.

+Atk/-Res

The best IVs for Michalis are +Atk and -Res. A specially refined Hauteclere hits very hard and allows him to specialize in being a one-hit knock-out artist so a +Atk IV is very helpful in making sure his firepower is enough to take a foe down. His Res is very low and is of less importance so it is safe to take it as a bane.

+Atk for a +10 Merge

We recommend a +Atk IV when merging Michalis to 10. This is for the same reasons as above. Landing a special attack with a specially refined Hauteclere is enough to take most units down.

Michalis Best Builds

Fortress Michalis

Special Skill IconIgnis
Emblem Icon: -
Attuned Skill Icon: -

How to Use, Explanation

Lots of Summoners won't prefer Fort. Def/Res in the A or S slot. So you can always replace them with other skills such as Stance skills. However, Michalis can afford the drop in Atk since he depends on the special effect ref. of Hauteclere to deal damage. Additionally, the rapid activations of his Special thanks to his weapon and Quick Riposte 3 will leverage the monstrous Def stat Fort. Def/Res will give him as Ignis leverages Def for damage. The main idea for a Michalis build is here, you can of course replace and substitute skills as you please (Stance skills for example, if you want him to focus purely on the enemy phase).

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Michalis Best Weapon Refine

Effect of Michalis' Refined Weapon

Exclusive Weapon Effect from Refining (Special Effect Type)
SP: 400
Might: 16 Range: 1 HP: +3
Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1).
Deals +10 damage when Special triggers.
Arena Medal:500 Divine Dew:200

We recommend the Special Effect Refine for Hautclere

Upon special effect refinement, Hautclere deals +10 pure damage whenever Michalis lands a special attack. Because Hautclere's primary effect is to accelerate Michalis' special trigger, the +10 pure damage will land on enemy teams very consistently. As pure damage, it cannot be reduced through defensive stats such as Def or Res. We recommend getting Ignis as it will only have a cooldown of 3 under Hautclere. Ignis leverages Michalis' strong Def stat and converts it into damage. Once Ignis is active, try sending out Michalis to a priority target because odds are, they will not survive a Hautclere-boosted Ignis from Michalis.

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Michalis Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
157
HP
HP 43 43
Rank: 192/1171
Atk
Atk 34 34
Rank: 836/1171
Spd
Spd 26 26
Rank: 910/1171
Def
Def 35 35
Rank: 244/1171
Res
Res 19 19
Rank: 1045/1171

Stat Values

Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)

HP Atk Spd Def Res Total
+10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses 48 55 30 40 23 196
Lv.40 +10 48 39 30 40 23 180

HP Atk Spd Def Res Total
+HP
Lv.40 +10
50 38 30 39 23 180
+Atk
Lv.40 +10
47 41 30 39 23 180
+Spd
Lv.40 +10
47 38 34 39 23 181
+Def
Lv.40 +10
47 38 30 42 23 180
+Res
Lv.40 +10
47 38 30 39 26 180

Stats at Lv 40

HP Atk Spd Def Res Total
5★- Adjusted for Skills 43 50 26 35 19 173
5★ Lv.40 43 34 26 35 19 157
4★ Lv.40 40 32 24 33 17 146
3★ Lv.40 39 30 23 31 16 139

Initial Stats (with Skills)

HP Atk Spd Def Res Total
5★ Lv.1 19 16 7 9 4 55
4★ Lv.1 18 19 6 9 3 55
3★ Lv.1 18 15 6 8 3 50

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero
HP
Atk
Spd
Def
Res
Total
41 42 18 37 34 172
40 36 37 35 19 167
45 38 25 34 19 161
45 37 25 36 18 161
42 29 29 32 26 158
37 30 32 28 31 158
Michalis Icon Michalis
43 34 26 35 19 157
46 29 23 37 22 157
46 38 25 32 16 157

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

Michalis Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Michalis Roles

Michalis - Ambitious King 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
No Legendary Hero ImageLegendary No Mythic Hero ImageMythic No Duo and Harmonized ImageDuo /
Harmonized
No Resplendent ImageResplendent

Michalis 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.

Michalis Strengths

Can be used as a physical tank

Michalis boasts a good Def stat. Additionally, his A skill neutralizes damage taken from bow units so he can definitely wall a lot of physical units with his base kit. Just make sure to position him strategically in relation to red enemies.

He can still definitely wall with other A skills such as Fort. Def/Res 3. Check out the [builds section] to learn more! This build maximizes his defenses and relies on a specially refined Hautclere, Ignis, and Michalis huge Def stat to deal damage.

Michalis' Special deals AoE damage

Special Skill Area of Effect
Blazing Thunder AoE.png

Blazing Thunder deals fixed damage to a fair range. It is a great special in maps that have straight paths. It is strong against enemies that have high defenses as it deals fixed damage regardless of Res or Def. A lot of strategy can be put into using Michalis's Blazing Thunder. You will be surprised at its true potential when used correctly.

Can nullify enemy's effective against flying skills

With his default A skill Iote's Shield, Michalis can neutralize the effects of skills effective on flying. As a flying unit, Michalis would normally take 1.5x damage from foes with weapons that are effective on flying, but this skill will let him supress that damage to the regular amount of 1x.

Michalis Weaknesses

Vulnerable to follow-up attacks

Michalis does not rely on Spd for damage, but he hopes that his Spd can be relied upon to protect him from follow-up attacks. Unfortunately, this is not the case most of the time. We recommend building him around allies that possess skills such as Hone Fliers, Goad Fliers or Hone Spd 4 to make him bulkier. These skills might not be enough to allow him to land follow-up attacks, but it definitely helps in protecting him from hostile follow-ups.

Low Res

Michalis' Res only sits at 19 at Lv.40. This makes it easy for magic users to take him out. Be mindful of Michalis' positioning in relation to magical units that can easily take him out.

Weak to bows if Iote's Shield is not equipped

As a flying unit, Michalis takes 1.5x damage from bows and weapons effective on flying units. Be sure to keep them out of the range of archers and leave them to other units.

Of course, Iote's Shield neutralizes the effective damage, but most of the time we recommend that you get another skill for his A slot.

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Should you Unlock Potential?

Should You Unlock Potential for this Hero? C Rank Icon

We Do Not Recommend Unlocking Potential for Michalis - Ambitious King!

We cannot recommend you to Unlock Potential to make Michalis - Ambitious King a 5 Star Hero. Michalis - Ambitious King is difficult to make use of except under specific conditions. Unless Michalis - Ambitious King is a favorite character of yours or you have excess Hero Feathers to spare, we recommend you pass on Unlocking their Potential.

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Michalis - List of Skills

Weapons

Skill Name Might Range Effect Learned At
6 1 No Effect 3★
8 1 No Effect 3★
11 1 No Effect 3★
16 1 Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count -1). 5★

Assists

This Hero has no Assist skills that can be learned.

Specials

Skill Name Effect Learned At
(Cooldown Count = 4) Before combat this unit initiates, foes in an area near target take damage equal to (unit’s Atk minus foe’s Def or Res). 3★
(Cooldown Count = 4) Before combat this unit initiates, foes in an area near target take damage equal to 1. 5x (unit’s Atk minus foe’s Def or Res). 4★

Passives

Skill Name Effect Learned At
Neutralizes "effective against fliers" bonuses. 4★
At start of turn, inflicts Def-3 on foes within 2 spaces through their next actions. 3★
At start of turn, inflicts Def-4 on foes within 2 spaces through their next actions. 3★
At start of turn, inflicts Def-5 on foes within 2 spaces through their next actions. 4★

Michalis as a Source Hero

Michalis Avatar

Value of Skills ★★★★☆

Inheriting Iote's Shield

Michalis can be used to inherit the skill Iote's Shield. However, you can only acquire Michalis from Grand Hero Battles or from using Heroic Grails, so think carefully before foddering him off.

How to Get Michalis / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes

How to Get Michalis

Obtain through a Grand Hero Battle

Michalis is a Hero who, for a limited time, can be obtained through completing a Grand Hero Battle for the first time. They do not appear in regular summons. After the event has ended, they can be obtained by using Heroic Grails.

Voice Actor and Illustrator Information

Voice Actor
(English)
David Vincent
Illustrator Daisuke Izuka
Appears In

Illustration

Quotes: Special Triggered

Special Triggered Quotes are voice lines that play upon activating a Special attack.

Laughable.
I am the END of you.
You are FINISHED.
Consider this an honor, insect.

Lv 40 5★ Dialogue

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

I died once—did you know? Minerva defeated me, crushed all my mighty ambitions on that battlefield.
I should have stayed dead, but a foolish spark remained in my heart.
Now I must admit that my time with you has kindled that tiny spark once more.
With the power I’ve gained at your side, I could dream once more of conquering worlds…
Regardless, until I make my decision, I will follow you and see what else I might gain.

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