Sothe Builds and Best IVs

This is a ranking page for the hero Sothe - Zephyr 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 Sothe.

Heroes With the Same Name
Sothe	Thief Sothe

Sothe Rating and Basic Information

Overall Rating	8.5/10
Reroll Ranking (excluding Inherit Skill)	Unranked (▶Reroll Ranking)
Ranking (including Inherit Skill)	C (▶FEH Tier List)

Sothe - Zephyr: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type	Colorless / Dagger / Infantry
Rarity	4 Star 3 Star
What Kind of Character Are They?	・Excellent exclusive weapon skill ・Has the valuable skill Life and Death 3 ・Grants a buff to allies' Atk and Spd stats

Sothe Skills at 5★

Peshkatz Might: 14　 Range: 2 After combat, if unit attacked, inflicts Atk/Spd/Def/Res-4 on target and foes within 2 spaces of target through their next actions, and grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 to unit and allies within 2 spaces for 1 turn.

Glimmer Cooldown Count = 2 Boosts damage dealt by 50%.

Life and Death 3 Grants Atk/Spd +5. Inflicts Def/Res -5.

Spur Atk/Spd 2 Grants adjacent allies Atk/Spd +3 during combat.

Resplendent Attire Available

Resplendent Attire has been released for Sothe. With their Resplendent Attire equipped, they will have a different appearance, have new voice clips, and additionally, gain +2 to all stats. If you really like Sothe or you want to make them stronger, you may want to buy a FEH pass and get the Resplendent Attire.

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Sothe Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat	Superboon/Superbane	IV Recommendation
HP (17)		★★☆☆☆
Atk (24)		★★★★★
Spd (9)		★★★★☆
Def (5)		★★☆☆☆
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.

+Atk/-Res

The best IVs for Sothe are +Atk and -Res. He has decent Spd so he does not need much of that. A +Atk IV gives him the best chance of taking out units in one turn. It also makes way for inheriting the very useful Poison Dagger+ onto him. With that dagger, he can take out a wide range of infantry units with one hit. His Res is of less importance and thus safe taken as a bane.

Sothe Best Builds

Broadleaf Fan Sothe

HOT
： Broadleaf Fan+ ： Draw Back ： Glimmer ： -	： Atk/Spd Solo 4 ： Null Follow-Up 3 ： Atk/Spd Menace ： Atk/Spd Solo 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This build maximizes Sothe's damage output with Atk/Spd Menace debuffs and Broadleaf Fan+ applying extra damage. Dual Atk/Spd Solo skills boost his damage output as well.

Arena Sothe

： Peshkatz ： Rally Atk/Spd+ ： Blue Flame ： -

： Life and Death 4 ： Lull Atk/Spd 3 ： Fatal Smoke 3 ： Blade Session 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This build aims to give Sothe the highest score possible in the Arena with his refined weapon. A budget option if you have no Blue Flame but would like to score the same is Aether, while the rest of his kit has premium skills in order for him to max out his score.

Aether Raids / General Use Sothe

HOT
： Peshkatz ： Reposition ： Glimmer ： -	： Life and Death 4 ： Lull Atk/Spd 3 ： Panic Smoke 3 ： Swift Sparrow 2 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This is a general build using Sothe's refined weapon that can also be used in Aether Raids. Sothe's C skill will differ depending on the team composition you are running. You can run Infantry Pulse 3, Joint Drive Attack, or Fatal Smoke 3 depending on his allies' HP values.
If you don't have Life and Death 4, Life and Death 3 should run fine, or replace it with either Fury 3 or 4. Desperation 3 works if you are running the Fury build.

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Sothe Best Weapon Refine

Effect of Sothe's Refined Weapon

Exclusive Weapon Effect from Refining (Special Effect Type)
Peshkatz	SP: 400
Might: 14　Range: 2　HP: After combat, if unit attacked, inflicts Atk/Spd/Def/Res-5 on target and foes within 2 spaces of target through their next actions, and grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+5 to unit and allies within 2 spaces for 1 turn. A start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, grants Atk/Spd+4 during combat, and also, after combat, if unit attacked, inflicts Special cooldown count+1 on target and foes within 2 spaces of target and grants Special cooldown count-1 to unit and allies within 2 spaces. ：500　：200

We recommend the Special Effect Refine for Peshkatz

Peshkatz's refine gives Sothe Atk/Spd/+4 if his HP is ≥ 25%. He will also inflict Special cooldown count+1 on his target and nearby enemy units and grant himself and allies within 2 spaces Special cooldown count-1.

We recommend getting this refine as Sothe will not only have increased firepower, but will also help himself and his allies trigger their Specials sooner while delaying the enemy team's.

Weapon Refinery Tier List

Sothe Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
151
HP	39	Rank: 630/1089
Atk	36	Rank: 480/1089
Spd	33	Rank: 555/1089
Def	22	Rank: 721/1089
Res	21	Rank: 786/1089

Note that the graph reflects the units stats without bonuses from resplendent attire.

Stat Values

Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total'
Resplendent Base Stats With Skills	46	62	45	23	22	198
Resplendent Base Stats	46	43	40	28	27	184
Resplendent +HP	48	42	39	28	27	184
Resplendent +Atk	45	45	39	28	27	184
Resplendent +Spd	45	42	42	28	27	184
Resplendent +Def	45	42	39	31	27	184
Resplendent +Res	45	42	39	28	30	184

Stats at Lv 40

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Resplendent 5★ Lv 40 +Skills	41	57	40	19	18	175
Resplendent 5★ Lv 40	41	38	35	24	23	161
Resplendent 4★ Lv 40	38	36	33	22	21	150
Resplendent 3★ Lv 40	37	34	31	21	20	143

Initial Stats (with Skills)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Resplendent 5★ Lv.1	19	26	11	7	6	69
Resplendent 4★ Lv.1	18	19	11	6	5	59
Resplendent 3★ Lv.1	18	16	10	6	5	55

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Attuned Nino	38	44	47	26	33	188
Ninja Heather	41	42	47	27	30	187
Legendary Shez (F)	40	43	44	31	25	183
Legendary Yuri	41	44	47	24	26	182
Cath	41	36	43	27	30	177
Rennac	39	37	42	34	25	177
Ascended Joshua	41	39	43	29	25	177
Yuri	40	39	43	26	29	177
Volke	40	41	43	28	25	177
Julian	40	38	38	33	18	167
Leila	40	36	41	23	26	166
Sothe	39	36	33	22	21	151
Ylgr	38	33	38	22	20	151
Jaffar	41	26	33	25	22	147

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

Sothe Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Sothe Roles

Sothe - Zephyr 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

Sothe is a ranged physical attacker (range = 2). 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.

Sothe Strengths

Buff allies while debuffing enemies simultaneously

Peshkatz possesses the effect of debuffing all the stats of an enemy unit. It inflicts -5 Atk/Spd/Def/Res to Sothe's target and all foes within 2 spaces of said target similar to how most daggers work. However, it also possesses an effect that buffs all allies +5 Atk/SpdDef/Res to Sothe and all allies within 2 spaces.

With Peshkatz's refine, Sothe will grant himself an additional Atk/Spd+4 if his HP is ≥ 25%. This will greatly increase Sothe's one-shot potential.

Can max out his offensive stats

Sothe has the skill Life and Death 3, which grants Atk/Spd +5 and inflicts Def/Res -5. While this will severely affect his defensive capability, this skill can be crucial for high damaging attacks in the player phase.

Peshkatz's refine slows down Specials and accelerates allies' Specials

In addition to buffing his party and debuffing his allies, Peshkatz's refine will also inflict cooldown count +1 on to his target and their allies within 2 spaces. He'll also grant cooldown count -1 to himself and his allies within 2 spaces.

This is very useful, as he can slow down the triggers of enemy Specials, while accelerating his own and his allies'.

Sothe Weaknesses

Cannot take much of a beating

Sothe has low defensive stats, and that is made even worse when Life and Death 3 is equipped. One hit from an enemy is usually all it will take to eliminate him. Play to his strengths, and move him around so that he can remain out of the foes' reach and avoid enemy attacks.

Should you Unlock Potential?

Should You Unlock Potential for this Hero?

We Recommend Unlocking Potential for Sothe - Zephyr!

We recommend that you use Unlock Potential to bring Sothe - Zephyr from 4 Stars to 5 Stars. Sothe - Zephyr is very useful as a debuff support, so you may find using Unlock Potential on Sothe - Zephyr helpful if your team lacks a party member with this role.

Unlock Potential Tier List

Sothe - 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★
Silver Dagger	7	2	After combat, inflicts Def/Res -5 on foe through its next action.	4★
Peshkatz	14	2	After combat, if unit attacked, inflicts Atk/Spd/Def/Res-4 on target and foes within 2 spaces of target through their next actions, and grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 to unit and allies within 2 spaces for 1 turn.	5★

Assists

This Hero has no Assist skills that can be learned.

Specials

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Night Sky	(Cooldown Count = 3) Boosts damage dealt by 50%.	4★
Glimmer	(Cooldown Count = 2) Boosts damage dealt by 50%.	4★

Passives

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Life and Death 1	Grants Atk/Spd +3. Inflicts Def/Res -3.	4★
Life and Death 2	Grants Atk/Spd +4. Inflicts Def/Res -4.	4★
Life and Death 3	Grants Atk/Spd +5. Inflicts Def/Res -5.	4★
Spur Atk 1	Grants adjacent allies Atk +2 during combat.	4★
Spur Atk/Spd 1	Grants adjacent allies Atk/Spd +2 during combat.	4★
Spur Atk/Spd 2	Grants adjacent allies Atk/Spd +3 during combat.	5★

Sothe as a Source Hero

Value of Skills	★★★★★

Inheriting Life and Death 3

Sothe can be used to inherit the skill Life and Death 3. Sothe is one of the few units whom you can get this skill at 4★. Please think carefully before fodderring this skill off to another unit

• List of Source Heroes
• The Best Fodder Units

How to Get Resplendent Sothe / Illustrations / Quotes

How to Get Resplendent Sothe

Obtain Via FEH Pass

Distribution Date	9/25/2021 - 10/09/2021

Resplendent Sothe can be obtained by buying a FEH Pass. After the distribution period has ended, they can also be purchased by FEH pass subscribers.

Feh Pass Benefits and Special Features

Illustrations

Illustrator		Daisuke Izuka
Attire		Niðavellir

How to Get Sothe / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes

How to Get Sothe

Obtain Through Regular Summon

Sothe 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)	Nicholas Roye
Illustrator	Kusugi Toku (久杉トク)
Appears In	Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn

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.

FEH: Related Guides

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All Types of Colorless Weapons

Close-Range	Ranged
Colorless Breath	Colorless Dagger
Colorless Beast	Colorless Bow
Colorless Tome	Staff