Gerome Builds and Best IVs

This is a ranking page for the hero Gerome - Masked Rider 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 Gerome.

Gerome Rating and Basic Information

Overall Rating	8.0/10
Reroll Ranking (excluding Inherit Skill)	N/A (▶Reroll Ranking)
Ranking (including Inherit Skill)	C (▶FEH Tier List)

Gerome - Masked Rider: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type	Green / Axe / Flying
Rarity	5 Star 4 Star
What Kind of Character Are They?	・Obtained as a reward from Tempest Trials ・Inflicts huge damage to cavalry units ・Can retreat by one space after combat with Hit and Run

Gerome Skills at 5★

Masking Axe Might: 16　 Range: 1 Effective against cavalry foes. If foe initiates combat or if foe's HP ≥ 75% at start of combat, grants Atk/Def+5 to unit during combat.

Rally Atk/Def Range: 1 Grants Atk/Def +3 to an adjacent ally until the end of the turn.

Fortress Def 3 Grants Def +5. Inflicts Atk -3.

Hit and Run If unit initiates combat, unit moves 1 space away after combat.

Gerome Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat	Superboon/Superbane	IV Recommendation
HP (19)		★★★☆☆
Atk (24)		★★★★★
Spd (6)		★★★☆☆
Def (8)		★★★★☆
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.

Neutral IVs by default!

As a hero obtainable only through Tempest Trials, Gerome 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 Gerome are +Atk and -Res. A +Atk IV maximizes the damage 1.5x damage multiplier his weapons against cavalry units. As mainly an offensive unit whose job is to match-up with cavalry foes, increasing damage is a no-brainer so you should take this IV whenever possible. Because he is a free unit, you would need to spend Trait Fruits to get this IV.

His Res is very low and is of less importance so it is safe to take as a bane.

+Atk for a +10 Merge

We recommend a +Atk IV when merging Gerome to 10. This is for the same reasons as above. With +10 merges and some investment, he can take out lots of cavalry units in one hit!

Gerome Best Builds

Brave Axe Gerome

HOT
： Brave Axe+ ： Reposition ： Bonfire ： -	： Death Blow 4 ： A/D Near Trace 3 ： Atk/Def Rein 3 ： Death Blow 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This is an offensive build for Gerome using Brave Axe. Death Blow on both A and the Sacred Seal slot will up his offensive power, while Atk/Def Rein will debuff his target. A/D Near Trace will also inflict debuffs, while also allowing him to retreat to safety.

Physical Tank Gerome

HOT
： Masking Axe ： Reposition ： Bonfire ： -	： Atk/Def Solo 4 ： Guard Bearing 3 ： Atk/Def Rein 3 ： Atk/Def Solo 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This build utilizes Gerome as a physical enemy phase tank unit. Masking Axe's refine effect creates a huge stat swing on the Atk and Def stats of Gerome and his foes. Dual Atk/Def Solo skills further amplify Gerome's Atk and Def, while Guard Bearing reduces damage taken on enemy phase.

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Gerome Best Weapon Refine

Effect of Gerome's Refined Weapon

Exclusive Weapon Effect from Refining (Special Effect Type)
Masking Axe	SP: 400
Might: 16　Range: 1　HP: 3 Effective against cavalry foes. If foe initiates combat or if foe's HP ≥ 75% at start of combat, grants Atk/Def+5 to unit during combat. If unit is not adjacent to an ally, inflicts Atk/Def-5 on foe during combat. At start of turn, if unit is not adjacent to an ally, grants Atk/Def+6 to unit for 1 turn. ：500　：200

We recommend the Special Effect Refine for Masking Axe

Masking Axe's refine gives Gerome Atk/Def+6 at the start of the turn and inflicts Atk/Def-5 to the foe if he is not adjacent to any ally. This adds up to an 11 point stat swing on Atk and Def, allowing Gerome to fulfill his role as a physical tank much easier than usual.

Weapon Refinery Tier List

Gerome Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
161
HP	45	Rank: 90/1089
Atk	38	Rank: 324/1089
Spd	25	Rank: 778/1089
Def	34	Rank: 236/1089
Res	19	Rank: 867/1089

Stat Values

Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
+10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses	50	54	29	44	23	200
Lv.40 +10	50	43	29	39	23	184

Stats at Lv 40

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★- Adjusted for Skills	45	49	25	39	19	177
5★ Lv.40	45	38	25	34	19	161
4★ Lv.40	42	36	23	32	17	150

Initial Stats (with Skills)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★ Lv.1	19	24	6	8	4	61
4★ Lv.1	18	20	5	8	3	54

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Ninja Laevatein	41	42	18	37	34	172
Young Minerva	40	36	37	35	19	167
Gerome	45	38	25	34	19	161
Haar	45	37	25	36	18	161
Camilla	37	30	32	28	31	158
Narcian	42	29	29	32	26	158
Cherche	46	38	25	32	16	157
Michalis	43	34	26	35	19	157
Beruka	46	29	23	37	22	157

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

Gerome Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Gerome Roles

Gerome - Masked Rider 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

Gerome 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.

Gerome Strengths

Masking Axe provides various Atk and Def stat swings

Masking Axe provides the following stat changes:

1. Atk/Def+5 to unit during combat if foe initiates combat or if foe's HP ≥ 75% at start of combat
2. Atk/Def-5 on foe during combat if Gerome is not adjacent to any allies
3. Atk/Def+6 at the start of the turn if Gerome is not adjacent to any allies

These all add up to a 16 point stat swing on Atk and Def, making Gerome a formidable physical tank assuming all of these conditions are met.

Powerful against cavalry

With his 5★ weapon skill Masking Axe, Gerome can deal 1.5x damage to cavalry units. If you need a designated horse slayer, do not look past Gerome. Though he has low Res, if he gets to Reinhardt, he can definitely take the powerhouse out. He can also definitely match-up with other cavalry powerhouses like Veronica.

Powerful high-SP assist skill in Rally Atk/Def

Gerome has a good assist skill in Rally Atk/Def. Primarily, it is a Atk/Def buff that can be used on your allies to boost their Atk/Def by +3. These buffs can easily be exploited by a Blade tome unit like Tharja so it can be said that even base kit Gerome is already powerful ally to pair Blade tome units with.

It is also a high-SP skill so it can be definitely used to increase your score in the Arena.

Hit and Run can be a useful utility skill

Gerome's B skill, Hit and Run, moves Gerome a space backward if he initiates combat. This allows for some pretty useful interactions such as having an ally use Drag Back on him. If the unit he attacked is an armored unit, they will not be able to hit Gerome in the next phase. Units in the back line of the enemy who can normally attack an initiating ally can also lose reach of Gerome.

It is a lackluster skill without the strategy, but if you put some thought into it, Hit and Run can win you some maps.

Gerome Weaknesses

Low Res

Gerome'sRes only sits at 19 at Lv.40. This makes it easy for magic users to take him out. Be mindful of Gerome's positioning in relation to magical units that can easily take him out. Despite his attribute, he can still be taken out by stronger blue magic units because of his absurdly low Res stat.

Weak to bows

As a flying unit, Gerome 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.

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Should you Unlock Potential?

Should You Unlock Potential for this Hero?

We Do Not Recommend Unlocking Potential for Gerome - Masked Rider!

We cannot recommend you to Unlock Potential to make Gerome - Masked Rider a 5 Star Hero. Gerome - Masked Rider is difficult to make use of except under specific conditions. Unless Gerome - Masked Rider 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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Gerome - List of Skills

Weapons

Skill Name	Might	Range	Effect	Learned At
Iron Axe	6	1	No Effect	4★
Steel Axe	8	1	No Effect	4★
Poleaxe	10	1	Effective against cavalry foes.	4★
Poleaxe+	14	1	Effective against cavalry foes.	5★
Masking Axe	16	1	Effective against cavalry foes. If foe initiates combat or if foe's HP ≥ 75% at start of combat, grants Atk/Def+5 to unit during combat.	5★

Assists

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

Specials

This Hero has no Special skills that can be learned.

Passives

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Fortress Def 1	Grants Def +3. Inflicts Atk -3.	4★
Fortress Def 2	Grants Def +4. Inflicts Atk -3.	4★
Fortress Def 3	Grants Def +5. Inflicts Atk -3.	4★
Hit and Run	If unit initiates combat, unit moves 1 space away after combat.	4★

Gerome as a Source Hero

Value of Skills	★★★★☆

Inheriting Poleaxe+

Gerome can be used to inherit the skill Poleaxe+. However, you can only acquire Gerome from Tempest Trials or from using Heroic Grails, so think carefully before foddering him off.

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How to Get Gerome / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes

How to Get Gerome

Obtained as a Reward in Tempest Trials

Gerome 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 and Illustrator Information

Voice Actor (English)	Orion Acaba
Illustrator	Meka (めか)
Appears In	Fire Emblem Awakening

Illustration

Quotes: Special Triggered

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

Lv 40 5★ Dialogue

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

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