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This is a ranking page for the hero Kaden - Kitsune Braggart 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 Kaden.

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Kaden Rating and Basic Information

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Overall Rating 8.5/10
Reroll Ranking (excluding Inherit Skill) A
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Ranking (including Inherit Skill) A
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Kaden - Kitsune Braggart: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type
Rarity
What Kind of Character Are They? ・Grants bonuses to nearby allies when he has bonuses granted to him
・Transforming allows him to prevent a counterattack
・Using his assist skill will grant a bonus to both himself and allies

Kaden Skills at 5★


Might: 14  Range: 1
Grants Def+3. Grants allies within 2 spaces bonus to Atk/Spd/Def/Res during combat = current bonus on each of unit’s stats. Calculates each stat bonus independently. 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.

Range: 1
Unit moves to opposite side of target ally.

If a movement Assist skill (like Reposition, Shove, Pivot etc. ) is used by unit or targets unit, grants Spd\Res +6 to unit and target ally or unit and targeting ally for 1 turn.

Grants Atk/Spd+4 to beast allies within 2 spaces during combat.

Kaden Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat Superboon/Superbane IV Recommendation
HP (16) HP Superbane ★★☆☆☆
Atk (22) No Attack IV ★★☆☆☆
Spd (10) No Spd IV ★★★★★
Def (9) Def Boon ★★★☆☆
Res (6) Res Boon ★★★★☆

◯ = 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.

+Spd/-Res

The best IVs for Kaden are +Spd and -Res. A higher Spd stat allows Kaden to get a ton of follow-up attacks on his foes. It also protects him from hostile follow-up attacks. His Res and HP are of less importance, but since HP is a superbane, you should go for a -Res IV instead. No banes are good, though! Make sure to get at least 1 merge to eliminate Kaden's bane.

+Spd for a +10 Merge

We recommend a +Spd IV when merging Kaden to 10. This is for the same reasons as above. With this IV, Kaden reaches 43 Spd at max merges. This is a fair range and with some support, he can nail follow-up attacks on a wide range of units. If you prefer using allied buffs to increase his Spd, you can go for a +Atk IV instead.

Kaden Best Builds

Buff Support Kaden

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

How to Use, Explanation

This makes use of the reputable Kitsune Fang by giving visible bonuses through the B and C slots. Of course you can mix and match variants of these skills to get the skills that you want. Pavise and Bracing Stance 3 are there to protect him. Drive Spd 2 is in the Seal slot to give more in-combat bonuses, but you can replace that skill too with what ever Seal you prefer!

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Kaden Best Weapon Refine

Effect of Kaden's Refined Weapon

Exclusive Weapon Effect from Refining (Special Effect Type)
SP: 400
Might: 14 Range: 1 HP: 3
Grants Def+3. If unit is within 3 spaces of an ally, grants Atk/Spd+5 to unit during combat. Grants allies within 2 spaces bonus to Atk/Spd/Def/Res during combat = current bonus on each of unit's stats. Calculates each stat bonus independently. 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.
If unit is within 3 spaces of an ally, grants Atk/Spd+5 to unit during combat, and also, if unit is within 2 spaces of an ally, grants Def/Res+2 to allies within 2 spaces during combat and inflicts Special cooldown charge -1 on foe per attack to those allies. (Only highest value applied. Does not stack.)
Arena Medal:500 Divine Dew:200

We recommend the Special Effect Refine for Kitsune Fang

Refined Kitsune Fang adds additional bonuses for nearby allies and applies Guard to opponent's attacks.

This refine further strengthens Kaden's support capabilities and is a better option than any of his other refines.

Kaden Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
156
HP
HP 38 38
Rank: 875/1171
Atk
Atk 32 32
Rank: 955/1171
Spd
Spd 36 36
Rank: 493/1171
Def
Def 25 25
Rank: 737/1171
Res
Res 25 25
Rank: 668/1171

Stat Values

Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)

HP Atk Spd Def Res Total
+10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses 43 51 41 32 29 196
Lv.40 +10 43 37 41 29 29 179

HP Atk Spd Def Res Total
+HP
Lv.40 +10
45 36 40 29 29 179
+Atk
Lv.40 +10
42 39 40 29 29 179
+Spd
Lv.40 +10
42 36 43 29 29 179
+Def
Lv.40 +10
42 36 40 33 29 180
+Res
Lv.40 +10
42 36 40 29 33 180

Stats at Lv 40

HP Atk Spd Def Res Total
5★- Adjusted for Skills 38 46 36 28 25 173
5★ Lv.40 38 32 36 25 25 156

Initial Stats (with Skills)

HP Atk Spd Def Res Total
5★ Lv.1 16 22 10 9 6 63

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero
HP
Atk
Spd
Def
Res
Total
40 44 47 35 24 190
40 47 45 36 21 189
45 47 16 47 30 185
40 46 47 33 19 185
40 45 47 32 21 185
40 44 46 34 21 185
41 46 16 41 35 179
40 44 46 33 16 179
40 42 47 30 20 179
40 43 40 35 21 179
40 41 44 32 21 178
40 37 42 27 28 174
41 38 16 38 35 168
41 35 39 25 28 168
40 38 44 24 22 168
40 39 43 25 20 167
41 35 41 27 18 162
35 31 39 16 40 161
41 29 34 30 23 157
40 35 33 32 17 157
40 30 37 33 17 157
41 33 38 26 19 157
35 29 38 19 35 156
Kaden Icon Kaden
38 32 36 25 25 156

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

Kaden Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Kaden Roles

Kaden - Kitsune Braggart 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

Kaden 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.

Kaden Strengths

Provides huge buffs to the team!

Kitsune Fang grants allies within 2 spaces of Kaden all the bonuses he has to his Atk/Spd/Def/Res. For example, he receives the Spd/Res buff from Spd/Res Link 3, he grants this back to all allies within 2 spaces of him! Since Link skills affect both the recepient of the movement-assist and the provider, Kaden can double the buff to his ally! This is a +12 Spd/Res buff if Kaden is still within 2 spaces of the ally. It is a massive buff so make sure to take advantage of it as it is Kaden's main gimmick.

It goes well with Eirika's specially refined Sieglinde! In fact, we have a whole article discussing the two weapons' interaction, but it is currently only in Japanese.

Kaden's Synergy with Sieglinde

Reposition Allies and Buff Them Simultaneously!

Spd/Res Link 3 buffs Kaden and any ally who uses a movement-assist skill or receives one from Kaden by +6 Spd/Res. Since Kaden has access to Pivot, he can make use of this skill to reposition an ally while providing them with buffs.

With Kitsune Fang, Kaden can easily provide +12 Spd/Res with this skill as the weapon skill as the two skills' interactions basically doubles Spd/Res Link's bonuses.

Can buff other cavalry allies with Goad Cavalry

His default C skill Goad Cavalary will power up the Atk/Spd of nearby cavalry allies. Since this affects allies within two spaces during combat, it is a very easy to use skill. If you wish to use an all cavalry team, this is a great skill to include on Kaden to ensure his allies pack a little extra power.

Kaden Weaknesses

Cavalry movement restrictions

Because Kaden is considered as a cavalry unit, he cannot pass through some terrain like the common forest terrain. Depending on the map, his movement might be very limited. Be mindful of maps that significantly reduce Kaden's mobility.

However, in maps where terrain is limited, Kaden will be one of the most mobile units around!

Weak to Cavalry Effective Weapons

Kaden 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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Kaden - List of Skills

Weapons

Skill Name Might Range Effect Learned At
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★
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★
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★
14 1 Grants Def+3. Grants allies within 2 spaces bonus to Atk/Spd/Def/Res during combat = current bonus on each of unit’s stats. Calculates each stat bonus independently. 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
1 Unit moves to opposite side of target ally. 5★

Specials

This Hero has no Special skills that can be learned.

Passives

Skill Name Effect Learned At
If a movement Assist skill (like Reposition, Shove, Pivot etc. ) is used by unit or targets unit, grants Spd\Res +2 to unit and target ally or unit and targeting ally for 1 turn. 5★
If a movement Assist skill (like Reposition, Shove, Pivot etc. ) is used by unit or targets unit, grants Spd\Res +4 to unit and target ally or unit and targeting ally for 1 turn. 5★
If a movement Assist skill (like Reposition, Shove, Pivot etc. ) is used by unit or targets unit, grants Spd\Res +6 to unit and target ally or unit and targeting ally for 1 turn. 5★
Grants adjacent allies Atk +2 during combat. 5★
Grants adjacent allies Atk +3 during combat. 5★
Grants Atk/Spd+4 to beast allies within 2 spaces during combat. 5★

Kaden as a Source Hero

Kaden Avatar

Value of Skills ★★★☆☆

Inheriting Goad Beasts

Kaden can be used to inherit the skill Goad Beasts. As discussed, Kaden is a very good support hero! Please think carefully before fodderring him off as even an unmerged base kit Kaden can provide so much for your barracks.

How to Get Kaden / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes

How to Get Kaden

Obtain Through Regular Summon

Kaden 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)
Illustrator 久杉トク
Appears In

Illustration

Quotes: Special Triggered

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

Let’s PLAY!
Hahaha!
That’s too bad!
See you on the other side!

Lv 40 5★ Dialogue

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

What a gorgeous and fun castle you have here, {Summoner}!
It’s full of interesting and friendly people. What fun!
I want to pay you back for summoning me to such an amazing place. I insist!
Oh, don’t tell me that I don’t need to. I really want to! Try and think of something you want, OK?
There must be SOMETHING you’d like me to do for you. Don’t be shy! Tell me what it is.

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