Winter Cecilia Builds and Best IVs

This is a ranking page for the hero Cecilia - Festive Instructor 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 Winter Cecilia.

Heroes With the Same Name
Cecilia	Winter Cecilia
Bridal Cecilia

Winter Cecilia Rating and Basic Information

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

Cecilia - Festive Instructor: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type	Colorless / Dagger / Armored
Rarity	5 Star 4 Star
What Kind of Character Are They?	・One of the few armored dagger units ・Gains a buff when adjacent to an ally ・Casts a penalty on foes with lower Res than her own

Winter Cecilia Skills at 5★

Goodie Boot+ Might: 12　 Range: 2 During combat, boosts unit’s Def/Res by number of allies within 2 spaces × 2. (Maximum bonus of +6 to each stat.) After combat, if unit attacked, inflicts Def/Res-7 on target and foes within 2 spaces of target through their next actions.

Iceberg Cooldown Count = 3 Boosts damage dealt by 50% of unit’s Res.

Atk/Res Bond 3 Grants Atk/Res +5 to this unit during combat if unit is adjacent to an ally.

Def Ploy 3 At start of turn, inflicts Def-5 on foes in cardinal directions with Res < unit’s Res through their next actions.

Winter Cecilia Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat	Superboon/Superbane	IV Recommendation
HP (19)		★★★☆☆
Atk (23)		★★★★☆
Spd (6)		★★☆☆☆
Def (6)		★★★★★
Res (10)		★★★★☆

◯ = 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, Winter Cecilia will always have neutral IVs by default. The only way to access IVs for this unit is through using Trait Fruits.

+Def/-Spd

Winter Cecilia's best IVs are +Def and -Spd. A Def IV allows her to get balaned defensive stats which is ideal for survivability. She is mainly used as a wall so survivability is very important for her. Her Spd is a rather useless stat as it is very low and thus very unreliable. Spd is best taken as a bane for Winter Cecilia.

+Def for a +10 Merge Project

If you are trying to build a +10 Merge Winter Cecilia, +Def is the best IV. This is for the same reasons as above. If you need Winter Cecilia to specialize deeply as a magic wall, you can get a +Res IV instead. Do not worry about physical enemies as her Def stats will still be at great levels.

If you plan to run her frequently in Aether Raids, a +Res will be further justified as powerful magic attackers are rampant in that game mode.

Winter Cecilia Best Builds

Close Counter Winter Cecilia

HOT
： Barb Shuriken+ ： Swap ： Luna ： -	： Close Counter ： Wary Fighter 3 ： Armor March 3 ： Close Def 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This build uses the +Def refinement for W!Cecilia’s weapon. With her high Def, Cecilia can be used as both a tank for physical attacks, and a debuff unit.

Far Save Winter Cecilia

HOT
： Goodie Boot+ ： Swap ： Iceberg ： -	： Atk/Res Unity ： Vengeful Fighter 3 ： D/R Far Save 3 ： Distant Def 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This build uses D/R Far Save to protect her allies from ranged attacks while retaliating with an Iceberg powered by Atk/Res Unity and Distant Def 3.

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Winter Cecilia Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
165
HP	41	Rank: 342/1171
Atk	35	Rank: 736/1171
Spd	23	Rank: 1002/1171
Def	30	Rank: 501/1171
Res	36	Rank: 170/1171

Stat Values

Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
+10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses	46	52	27	34	41	200
Lv.40 +10	46	40	27	34	41	188

Stats at Lv 40

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★- Adjusted for Skills	41	47	23	30	36	177
5★ Lv.40	41	35	23	30	36	165
4★ Lv.40	41	35	23	30	36	165

Initial Stats (with Skills)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★ Lv.1	19	23	6	6	10	64
4★ Lv.1	18	19	5	5	10	57

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Dozla	45	38	29	35	27	174
Winter Jaffar	44	35	37	31	27	174
Picnic Flora	43	38	22	29	38	170
Halloween Kagero	41	38	21	32	33	165
Winter Cecilia	41	35	23	30	36	165

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

Winter Cecilia Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Winter Cecilia Roles

Cecilia - Festive Instructor 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

Winter Cecilia is a ranged physical attacker (range = 2). Therefore, when not accounting for the Weapon Triangle, the amount of damage she deals will be equivalent to her Atk minus the foe's Def stat.

Winter Cecilia Strengths

Atk/Res Bond Increases Offensive Power

Atk/Res Bond 3 increases Winter Cecilia's Atk and Def by +5 if she is adjacent to an ally. Since it is an in-combat buff, it stacks with other combat buffs, so it is good to pair with units that have skills like Atk Tactic or Spur Def. Since it is not visible outside of combat, this means that she will not be vulnerable to skills like Chill Atk 3.

Def Ploy 3 is a Strong Debuff

Def Ploy 3 inflicts -5 Def to enemies in cardinal directions if Winter Cecilia's Res is more than their Res. Winter Cecilia' Res is fairly high so the only think you need to worry about is positioning her properly in order to take advantage of this potential damage increase.

Goodie Boot is a powerful weapon

Goodie Boot+ raises Winter Cecilia's Def/Res by the number of allies within 2 spaces x 2. It has a maximum bonus of +6 to each stat. Combined with Atk/Res Bond 3 which has a similar trigger condition, Winter Cecilia can reach bonuses as high as +5 Atk +6 Def +11 Res. This makes her very bulky and deadly especially when up against magic units.

It also inflicts -7 Def/Res after combat. You can exploit this in the player phase by baiting enemies into attacking Winter Cecilia in the enemy phase and then finishing them off once Cecilia gets her chance.

Winter Cecilia Weaknesses

Vulnerable to Follow-up Attacks

Winter Cecilia's Spd is only 23 at Lv. 40. This makes her very vulnerable to follow-up attacks from enemies. We recommend a inheriting skill like Wary Fighter 3 or a Sacred Seal like Deflect Melee 3. These either protect her from follow-ups or reduces the damage taken from said attacks.

Weak to Armor Effective Weapons

Winter Cecilia takes 1.5x damage from armor-effective weapons like Armorslayer+, and one blow from this type of weapon is sure to take her down. Make sure you know what weapons you are up against before hopping too far into the line of battle!
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We Recommend You Unlock Potential for Cecilia - Festive Instructor!

We recommend that you use Unlock Potential to bring Cecilia - Festive Instructor from 4 Stars to 5 Stars. Cecilia - Festive Instructor is a very useful Armored ace, so we recommend you Unlock Potential for Cecilia - Festive Instructor if your team lacks a strong Armored ace.

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Winter Cecilia - List of Skills

Weapons

Skill Name	Might	Range	Effect	Learned At
Iron Dagger	3	2	After combat, inflicts Def/Res -3 on foe through its next action.	4★
Steel Dagger	5	2	After combat, inflicts Def/Res -3 on foe through its next action.	4★
Goodie Boot	8	2	During combat, boosts unit’s Def/Res by number of allies within 2 spaces × 2. (Maximum bonus of +6 to each stat.) After combat, if unit attacked, inflicts Def/Res-5 on target and foes within 2 spaces of target through their next actions.	4★
Goodie Boot+	12	2	During combat, boosts unit’s Def/Res by number of allies within 2 spaces × 2. (Maximum bonus of +6 to each stat.) After combat, if unit attacked, inflicts Def/Res-7 on target and foes within 2 spaces of target through their next actions.	5★

Assists

This Hero has no Assist skills that can be learned.

Specials

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Chilling Wind	(Cooldown Count = 4) Boosts damage dealt by 50% of unit’s Res.	4★
Iceberg	(Cooldown Count = 3) Boosts damage dealt by 50% of unit’s Res.	4★

Passives

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Atk/Res Bond 1	Grants Atk/Res +3 to this unit during combat if unit is adjacent to an ally.	4★
Atk/Res Bond 2	Grants Atk/Res +4 to this unit during combat if unit is adjacent to an ally.	4★
Atk/Res Bond 3	Grants Atk/Res +5 to this unit during combat if unit is adjacent to an ally.	4★
Def Ploy 1	At start of turn, inflicts Def-3 on foes in cardinal directions with Res < unit’s Res through their next actions.	4★
Def Ploy 2	At start of turn, inflicts Def-4 on foes in cardinal directions with Res < unit’s Res through their next actions.	4★
Def Ploy 3	At start of turn, inflicts Def-5 on foes in cardinal directions with Res < unit’s Res through their next actions.	5★

Winter Cecilia as a Source Hero

Value of Skills	★★★☆☆

Inheriting Goodie Boot+ or Atk/Res Bond 3

You can use Winter Cecilia to inherit Goodie Boot+ or Atk/Res Bond 3. However, keep in mind that this unit is only obtainable through Tempest Trials, and the only way she can be reobtained is by exchanging Heroic Grails. Think hard about whether or not this is okay with you before foddering her off.

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How to Get Winter Cecilia / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes

How to Get Winter Cecilia

Obtained as a Reward in Tempest Trials

Winter Cecilia 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)	Cherami Leigh
Illustrator	北千里
Appears In	Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade

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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