Setsuna Builds and Best IVs

This is a ranking page for the hero Setsuna - Absent Archer 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 Setsuna.

Setsuna Rating and Basic Information

Overall Rating	7.5/10
Reroll Ranking (excluding Inherit Skill)	Unranked (▶Reroll Ranking)
Ranking (including Inherit Skill)	C (▶FEH Tier List)

Setsuna - Absent Archer: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type	Colorless / Bow / Infantry
Rarity	4 Star 3 Star
What Kind of Character Are They?	・Spd stat ranks among the top of all heroes ・Very strong against bow and dagger users ・Powerful attack obtainable through the Weapon Refinery

Setsuna Skills at 5★

Setsuna's Yumi Might: 14　 Range: 2 Effective against flying foes. If foe uses bow, dagger, magic, or staff, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 during combat.

Reciprocal Aid Range: 1 Swap HP with adjacent ally (neither unit can go above their max HP).

HP +5 Grants +5 to max HP.

Bowbreaker 3 If unit’s HP ≥ 50% in combat against a colorless bow user, unit makes a follow-up attack and the foe cannot.

Setsuna Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat	Superboon/Superbane	IV Recommendation
HP (18)		★★☆☆☆
Atk (17)		★★★★★
Spd (9)		★★★★☆
Def (5)		★★☆☆☆
Res (6)		★★★☆☆

◯ = 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/-HP

The best IVs for Setsuna are +Atk and -HP. A +Atk IV adds to her already high Atk stat. This allows Setsuna to defeat a wide range of foes in one turn. It opens the feasibility of her using a Brave Bow and it jives nicely with the follow-up attack of Bowbreaker 3. Her HP is of less importance to her, so it is best to take HP as her bane. Additionally, HP can always be raised via the Weapon Refinery.

Setsuna Best Builds

Firesweep Setsuna

HOT
： Firesweep Bow+ ： Reposition ： Moonbow ： -	： Swift Sparrow 3 ： Lull Spd/Def 3 ： Joint Hone Spd ： Flashing Blade 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

A simple, yet expensive Firesweep set for Setsuna. By stacking Spd, she can accomplish scoring follow-up attacks and activating Flashing Blade 3.

Refined - Desperate Fury Setsuna

： Setsuna's Yumi ： Reposition ： Moonbow ： -

： Fury 4 ： Desperation 3 ： Atk Smoke 3 ： Brazen Atk/Spd 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This build uses the recoil from Fury 4 to activate Desperation and allow consecutive attacks for future engagements. Make sure to keep the unit alive after the first combat since they will be in exploitable HP ranges! Brazen Atk/Spd 3 becomes very accessible too, thanks to this mechanic.

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Setsuna Best Weapon Refine

Effect of Setsuna's Refined Weapon

Exclusive Weapon Effect from Refining (Special Effect Type)
Setsuna's Yumi	SP: 400
Might: 14　Range: 2　HP: Effective against flying foes. If foe uses bow, dagger, magic, or staff, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 during combat. If【Bonus】is active on unit, grants Atk/Spd+5 and neutralizes unit's penalties to Atk/Spd during combat. 【Bonus】 All effects that last "for 1 turn" or "that turn only." Includes bonuses granted by a skill like Rally or Hone and positive status effects (extra movement or effects like Dominance). ：500　：200

We recommend the Special Effect Refine for Setsuna's Yumi

Setsuna's firepower will significantly increase if she gets access to this refine. It also makes her less susceptible to tactics that reduce her firepower.

Assassin's Bow+ Evolution:

Assassin's Bow+ can be evolved into Guard Bow+ through the Weapon Refinery.

One of Setsuna's weapons can be evolved into a Guard Bow+ and you can certainly go through this route. However, Setsuna's Yumi is superior.

Weapon Refinery Tier List

About the Weapon Refinery

Setsuna Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
147
HP	37	Rank: 796/1089
Atk	28	Rank: 937/1089
Spd	37	Rank: 314/1089
Def	22	Rank: 721/1089
Res	23	Rank: 687/1089

Stat Values

Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
+10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses	47	47	42	26	27	189
Lv.40 +10	42	33	42	26	27	170

Stats at Lv 40

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★- Adjusted for Skills	42	42	37	22	23	166
5★ Lv.40	37	28	37	22	23	147
4★ Lv.40	35	26	35	20	21	137
3★ Lv.40	34	24	33	19	20	130

Initial Stats (with Skills)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★ Lv.1	18	17	9	5	6	55
4★ Lv.1	17	13	9	4	5	48
3★ Lv.1	17	11	8	4	5	45

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Candace	38	45	36	25	44	188
Spring Linhardt	40	46	31	25	46	188
Wil	42	45	34	27	40	188
Norne	42	32	36	31	27	168
Tanya	41	30	37	25	28	161
Fallen Takumi	37	31	34	25	24	151
Rebecca	37	29	34	21	27	148
Setsuna	37	28	37	22	23	147

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

Setsuna Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Setsuna Roles

Setsuna - Absent Archer 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

Setsuna 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.

Setsuna Strengths

Bowbreaker and Assassin's Bow+/Setsuna's Yumi gives her an edge against other ranged physical units!

Setsuna is a fierce opponent not just for flying foes, but also for other bow-wielding units, thanks to her passive skill Bowbreaker 3. Being able to take on bow units, who are very high in number in this game, is a huge advantage for her.

On the other hand, Assassin's Bow+ and Setsuna's Yumi also provides the same effect against dagger units. This allows Setsuna to be a great match-up against many unit types in the game.

Weapon can be evolved to Guard Bow+

Setsuna has the option to evolve her bow into a Guard Bow+ which grants +6 Def/Res in-combat if she is attacked by a ranged unit. This opens her up for alternative builds that aims to patch-up her weaknesses in durability and specialize her into mainly taking down other bow units.

Can Support Allies with Reciprocal Aid

Reciprocal Aid allows Setsuna to swap HP with her allies. You can use this to heal allies who are in need or to help Setsuna activate skills like Desperation 3, Brash Assault 3 or skills like Brazen Atk/Spd 3.

Decent Spd

Setsuna sports a base Spd of 37 which is quite high even with powercreep. With little investment, she can score follor-up attacks on a wide range of units. Of course, this also makes her hard to score follow-up attacks on.

Setsuna Weaknesses

Low Defenses

Setsuna's Def and Res sit at only 22 and 23 respectively. This makes her extremely fragile. Though her Spd is decent, if an enemy is able to outspeed her or double-attack through a Brave weapon, she will most likely be taken out. Always be mindful of her positioning in relation to opponents that can easily take her out.

Does not have a strong sense of uniqueness

Setsuna has balanced stats, but she does not boast any unique skill nor characteristic that sets her apart from other bow users. If you are to make use of her in the long run, we suggest inheriting powerful skills onto her to help her contribute to your team more.

Should you Unlock Potential?

Should You Unlock Potential for this Hero?

We Do Not Recommend Unlocking Potential for Setsuna - Absent Archer!

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

Weapons

Skill Name	Might	Range	Effect	Learned At
Iron Bow	4	2	Effective against flying units.	3★
Steel Bow	6	2	Effective against flying units.	3★
Assassin's Bow	7	2	Effective against flying foes. In combat against a colorless dagger foe, unit makes a guaranteed follow-up attack and foe cannot make a follow-up attack.	3★
Assassin's Bow+	11	2	Effective against flying foes. In combat against a colorless dagger foe, unit makes a guaranteed follow-up attack and foe cannot make a follow-up attack.	5★
Setsuna's Yumi	14	2	Effective against flying foes. If foe uses bow, dagger, magic, or staff, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 during combat.	5★

Assists

Skill Name	Range	Effect	Learned At
Reciprocal Aid	1	Swap HP with adjacent ally (neither unit can go above their max HP).	3★

Specials

This Hero has no Special skills that can be learned.

Passives

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
HP +3	Grants +3 to max HP.	3★
HP +4	Grants +4 to max HP.	4★
HP +5	Grants +5 to max HP.	5★
Bowbreaker 1	If unit’s HP ≥ 90% in combat against a colorless bow user, unit makes a follow-up attack and the foe cannot.	3★
Bowbreaker 2	If unit’s HP ≥ 70% in combat against a colorless bow user, unit makes a follow-up attack and the foe cannot.	3★
Bowbreaker 3	If unit’s HP ≥ 50% in combat against a colorless bow user, unit makes a follow-up attack and the foe cannot.	4★

Setsuna as a Source Hero

Value of Skills	★★★★☆

Inheriting Assassin's Bow+ or Bowbreaker 3

Setsuna can be used to inherit Assassin's Bow+ or Bowbreaker 3. If you do not plan on using Setsuna in combat, it may be smart to turn her into a Combat Manual instead.

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How to Get Setsuna / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes

How to Get Setsuna

Obtain Through Regular Summon

Setsuna is a Hero who can be pulled from any summon.

Note: Not currently a featured hero in any Summon events.

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Voice Actor and Illustrator Information

Voice Actor (English)	Connor Kelley
Illustrator	Kusugi Toku (久杉トク)
Appears In	Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest and Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright

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