Halloween Dorcas
Green
Axe
Infantry
5 Star
Fierce Stance 3
Quick Riposte 3
Infantry Pulse 3
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Fire Emblem Heroes (FEH)
Dorcas Builds and Best IVs
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This is a ranking page for the hero Dorcas - Serene Warrior 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 Dorcas.
| Heroes With the Same Name | |
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 Dorcas
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List of Contents
| Focus - Heroes with Fierce Stance Featured Heroes | |||
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 Zelgius[8.5/10] |
Dorcas [7.5/10] |
 Kana (F)[7.5/10] |
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Dorcas Rating and Basic Information
| Overall Rating | 7.5/10 |
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| Reroll Ranking (excluding Inherit Skill) |
C (▶Reroll Ranking) |
| Ranking (including Inherit Skill) |
C (▶FEH Tier List) |
Dorcas - Serene Warrior: Basic Information
| Color / Weapon Type / Move Type | |
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| Rarity | |
| What Kind of Character Are They? | ・Exclusive weapon lets him counterattack at any range ・Has the powerful skill Quick Riposte ・Atk increases when foe initiates combat |
Dorcas Skills at 5★
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Might: 16 Range: 1 Enables counterattack regardless of distance if this unit is attacked. |
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Cooldown Count = 3 Boosts Atk by 30%. |
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If foe initiates combat, grants Atk+6 during combat. |
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If unit’s HP ≥ 70% and foe initiates combat, unit makes a guaranteed follow-up attack. |
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At the start of turn 1, grants Special cooldown count-1 to all infantry allies on team with HP < unit's HP. (Stacks with similar skills.) |
Dorcas Best IVs
Recommended IVs
| Stat | Superboon/Superbane | IV Recommendation |
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| HP (19) |
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★★☆☆☆ |
| Atk (25) |
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★★★☆☆ |
| Spd (6) |
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★★★☆☆ |
| Def (9) |
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★★★★★ |
| Res (5) |
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★★★★☆ |
◯ = 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.
+Atk/-Spd
The best IVs for Dorcas are +Atk and -HP. This maximizes the overall damage he deals in both phases so it is a no-brainer to take this IV. He can score follow-up attacks with Quick Riposte 3 so even a small change in Atk means big damage. Since follow-ups are guaranteed and his Spd is unreliable anyway, it is best if his bane is Spd.
+Atk for a +10 Merge
We recommend a +Atk IV when merging Dorcas to 10. This is for the same reasons as above. If you prefer a more defensive Dorcas, you can go for +Def stat for a full-on physical wall build or take advantage of the Res superboon to balance his defensive stats and take a +Res IV. Defensive stats are ideal for overall survivability.
Dorcas Best Builds
Steady Riposte Dorcas
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Sol
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How to Use, Explanation
This is a tanky build for Dorcas that tries to boost his Res with Warding Breath and using guarateed follow-up attacks with Quick Riposte 3. Close Def 3 boosts his defenses against melee foes, making him even tankier.
Budget Dorcas
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How to Use, Explanation
This is a budget build for Dorcas with minimal Skill Inheritance. Distant Def 3 gives him boosts to his defenses when attacked by ranged units, making him more durable.
Physical Tank Dorcas
| HOT | |
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Bonfire
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How to Use, Explanation
This build emphasizes using Dorcas as a physical tank unit through the effects of refined Stout Tomahawk and Atk/Def Form 3 boosting his Atk and Def stats. Fierce Breath provides special acceleration to guarantee a Bonfire activation with the help of Quick Riposte giving Dorcas a follow-up attack on enemy phase. Infantry Pulse is kept to support the team.
Dorcas Best Weapon Refine
Effect of Dorcas's Refined Weapon
| Exclusive Weapon Effect from Refining (Special Effect Type) | |
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| SP: 400 | |
| Might: 16 Range: 1 HP: 3 Unit can counterattack regardless of foe's range. If unit initiates combat or is within 2 spaces of an ally, inflicts Atk/Def-5 on foe and neutralizes foe's bonuses (from skills like Fortify, Rally, etc.) during combat.  ：500  ：200 |
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We recommend the Special Effect Refine for Stout Tomahawk
Stout Tomahawk's special effect refine retains Dorcas's ability to counterattack regardless of foe's range and provides much needed stat boosts during combat to help him keep up with the current meta's higher stats. In addition to this, the special effect refine applies a Atk/Def-5 on the opponent and neutralizes their bonuses during combat. This allows Dorcas to perform his role as a physical tank or bruiser unit much better.
Dorcas Stats
Stat Rankings
| Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★) | ||
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| 162 | ||
| HP | 
45 |
Rank: 107/1322 |
| Atk | 
35 |
Rank: 736/1322 |
| Spd | 
23 |
Rank: 1002/1322 |
| Def | 
35 |
Rank: 244/1322 |
| Res | 
24 |
Rank: 761/1322 |
Stat Values
Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)
| HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res | Total | |
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| +10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses | 50 | 56 | 27 | 40 | 28 | 201 | Lv.40 +10 | 50 | 40 | 27 | 40 | 28 | 185 |
| HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res | Total | |
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| +HP Lv.40 +10 | 52 | 39 | 27 | 39 | 28 | 185 |
| +Atk Lv.40 +10 | 49 | 42 | 27 | 39 | 28 | 185 |
| +Spd Lv.40 +10 | 49 | 39 | 30 | 39 | 28 | 185 |
| +Def Lv.40 +10 | 49 | 39 | 27 | 42 | 28 | 185 |
| +Res Lv.40 +10 | 49 | 39 | 27 | 39 | 32 | 186 |
Stats at Lv 40
| HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res | Total | |
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| 5★- Adjusted for Skills | 45 | 51 | 23 | 35 | 24 | 178 |
| 5★ Lv.40 | 45 | 35 | 23 | 35 | 24 | 162 |
Initial Stats (with Skills)
| HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res | Total | |
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| 5★ Lv.1 | 19 | 25 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 64 |
Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes
| Hero |
HP |
Atk |
Spd |
Def |
Res |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 44 | 30 | 38 | 35 | 187 | |
| 45 | 40 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 176 | |
| 40 | 34 | 39 | 41 | 18 | 172 | |
| 45 | 38 | 25 | 36 | 28 | 172 | |
| 46 | 36 | 32 | 37 | 21 | 172 | |
| 40 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 164 | |
| 44 | 35 | 18 | 35 | 31 | 163 | |
| 43 | 36 | 28 | 35 | 20 | 162 | |
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Dorcas
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45 | 35 | 23 | 35 | 24 | 162 |
| 43 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 20 | 158 | |
| 45 | 33 | 22 | 28 | 30 | 158 | |
| 43 | 32 | 30 | 36 | 16 | 157 | |
| 35 | 36 | 30 | 32 | 24 | 157 |
Note: Stats bonuses from skills are not taken into account.
Dorcas Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses
Dorcas Roles
Dorcas 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.
Dorcas Strengths
Built-in Distant Counter
Stout Tomahawk enables counterattack regardless if the foe is ranged. This is mainly an enemy phase weapon, but that is the essence of Dorcas—an enemy phase powerhouse. This is the base of his kit and his other skills just improves on his ability to counterattack regardless of range. Do not hesitate using Dorcas to charge in at the enemy danger zones to try and bait attacks!
Great damage boost in the enemy phase
Fierce Stance 3 grants Dorcas +6 Atk during combat when a foe engages him in combat. This solidifies his ability as an enemy phase unit and since he has access to Distant Counter through his weapon skill, Fierce Stance 3 can be easily relied upon for consistent damage.
Since Dorcas has Quick Riposte 3, the effectiveness of Fierce Stance is basically doubled as the +6 Atk will land upon the enemy twice. If Stout Tomahawk is Dorcas' bread, Fierce Stance and Quick Riposte make up the butter!
Speeds up the special cooldown of allied infantry
The C skill Infantry Pulse will reduce the cooldown count of infantry units at the start of the first turn. This will work on all allies whose HP is lower than Dorcas', and it stacks with other similar skills, meaning it can be paired with Heavy Blade or Breaker weapons. When used with allies that have low-cooldown skills like Moonbow, Glimmer, and others, you can aim to take out a priority target in the early stages of a battle!
Dorcas Weaknesses
Durability needs to be supplemented
Dorcas is mainly an enemy phase unit, but his durability is not cut for when dealing with high-powered units. Make sure you supplement his defenses through merges, dragonflowers, buffs or even Sacred Seals as he needs to be taking attacks to harness his full potential. Check out his builds section to get an idea on how to build him!
Vulnerable to follow-up attacks!
Another problem of Dorcas is follow-up attacks. He may be taken out by the enemy before the 2nd hit from Quick Riposte 3 kicks-in especially if he is up against red units. We reiterate that you buff his defenses as he is mainly an enemy phase unit.
Should you Unlock Potential?
| Should You Unlock Potential for this Hero? | Cannot Unlock Potential |
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Dorcas - Serene Warrior Only Appears as a 5 Star Hero!
Dorcas - Serene Warrior only appears as a 5 Star Hero. We will include whether or not you should Unlock Potential for Dorcas - Serene Warrior if a 4 Star version is released!
Dorcas - List of Skills
Weapons
| Skill Name | Might | Range | Effect | Learned At |
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| 6 | 1 | No Effect | 5★ | |
| 8 | 1 | No Effect | 5★ | |
| 11 | 1 | No Effect | 5★ | |
| 16 | 1 | Enables counterattack regardless of distance if this unit is attacked. | 5★ |
Assists
| This Hero has no Assist skills that can be learned. |
Specials
| Skill Name | Effect | Learned At |
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| (Cooldown Count = 4) Boosts Atk by 30%. | 5★ | |
| (Cooldown Count = 3) Boosts Atk by 30%. | 5★ |
Passives
| Skill Name | Effect | Learned At |
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| If foe initiates combat, grants Atk+2 during combat. | 5★ | |
| If foe initiates combat, grants Atk+4 during combat. | 5★ | |
| If foe initiates combat, grants Atk+6 during combat. | 5★ | |
| If unit’s HP ≥ 90% and foe initiates combat, unit makes a guaranteed follow-up attack. | 5★ | |
| If unit’s HP ≥ 80% and foe initiates combat, unit makes a guaranteed follow-up attack. | 5★ | |
| If unit’s HP ≥ 70% and foe initiates combat, unit makes a guaranteed follow-up attack. | 5★ | |
| At the start of turn 1, grants Special cooldown count-1 to all infantry allies on team with HP ≤ unit's HP-5. (Stacks with similar skills.) | 5★ | |
| At the start of turn 1, grants Special cooldown count-1 to all infantry allies on team with HP ≤ unit's HP-3. (Stacks with similar skills.) | 5★ | |
| At the start of turn 1, grants Special cooldown count-1 to all infantry allies on team with HP < unit's HP. (Stacks with similar skills.) | 5★ |
Dorcas as a Source Hero
| Value of Skills | ★★★★★ |
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Inheriting Quick Riposte 3 and Infantry Pulse 3
Dorcas can be used to inherit the skills Quick Riposte 3 and Infantry Pulse 3. However, Dorcas is a pretty solid unit. Please think carefully before fodderring him off.
How to Get Dorcas / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes
How to Get Dorcas
Obtain Through Regular Summon
Dorcas is a Hero who can be pulled from any summon.
Note: Not currently a featured hero in any Summon events.
Current Focuses and Which You Should Pull From
Voice Actor and Illustrator Information
| Voice Actor (English) |
Kirk Thornton |
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| Illustrator | Soeda Ippei (添田一平) |
| Appears In |
Illustration
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Quotes: Special Triggered
Special Triggered Quotes are voice lines that play upon activating a Special attack.
| For Natalie! You’re not killing me. I’m making it home alive. I’ll do whatever it takes! |
Lv 40 5★ Dialogue
Lv 40 5★ Dialogue become available when a hero attains Lv. 40 at 5★ rarity.
| I became a mercenary to earn money for my wife’s medicine. The job took me off the straight and narrow. But then I met Lyn and the others... They set me straight. Helped me see things clearly again. I want to do right by them for all they’ve done for Natalie and me. I know you’re all fighting for a good cause, just like Lyn... And I don’t plan on making the same mistake twice. I hope you’ll let me continue fighting by your side for as long as I can. |
FEH: Related Guides
Focus: Heroes with Fierce Stance
| Heroes from Focus - Heroes with Fierce Stance | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Zelgius [8.5/10] |
Dorcas [7.5/10] |
Kana (F) [7.5/10] |
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