Nina Builds and Best IVs

This is a ranking page for the hero Nina - Eye Spy 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 Nina.

Heroes With the Same Name
Nina	Thief Nina

Nina Rating and Basic Information

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

Nina - Eye Spy: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type	Colorless / Bow / Infantry
Rarity	5 Star
What Kind of Character Are They?	・Can deal +7 extra pure damage, depending on the foe's stats ・Using Draw Back will give a bonus to her and her target ・Allows bow users to earn SP more smoothly ・Special Effect Refine grants a huge all-stat boost to Nina

Nina Skills at 5★

Spy-Song Bow Might: 14　 Range: 2 Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1). Effective against flying foes. If foe's Def ≥ foe's Res+5, deals +7 damage.

Draw Back Range: 1 Unit moves 1 space away from target ally, who moves to unit’s former position.

Moonbow Cooldown Count = 2 Treats foe's Def/Res as if reduced by 30% during combat.

Spd/Res Link 3 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.

Bow Valor 3 If unit survives, all bow users on team get 2x SP. (If similar skill effects also used, only highest multiplier applied. )

Resplendent Attire Available

Resplendent Attire has been released for Nina. 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 Nina or you want to make them stronger, you may want to buy a FEH pass and get the Resplendent Attire.

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Nina Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat	Superboon/Superbane	IV Recommendation
HP (16)		★★☆☆☆
Atk (20)		★★★★★
Spd (11)		★★★★☆
Def (3)		★★★☆☆
Res (7)		★★★★☆

◯ = 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 Nina are +Atk and -HP. Nina already has decent Spd so increasing her Atk is better for improving her offensive ability. Her HP is of less importance to her, and since her Def is a superbane, it is best to take HP as her bane instead. Additionally, her HP can be raised via the Weapon Refinery.

+Atk for a +10 Merge

We recommend a +Atk IV when merging Nina to 10. This is for the same reasons as above! At this point, and with Spy-Song Bow with the Special Effect Refine, she can reach decent levels of Atk/Spd. She can be a surprislingly reliable source of damage!

Nina Best Builds

Distant Def Nina

HOT
： Guard Bow+ ： Reposition ： Iceberg ： -	： Distant Def 3 ： Quick Riposte 3 ： Atk Smoke 3 ： Distant Def 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

A triple Distant Def build for Nina to be able to check ranged opponents with ease. With the Def boost, she can tank bows and daggers too, but it is ideal that you only go against magic-wielding foes.

Refined Spy-Song Bow Nina

： Spy-Song Bow ： Reposition ： Moonbow ： -

： Fury 4 ： Seal Atk/Res 2 ： Res Smoke 3 ： Swift Sparrow 2 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

Spy-Song Bow's Special Effect Refine adds a lot of stats and a sustain mechanic to Nina so she can be a semi-tank of some sorts that can deal pure damage to foes when their Res is significantly lower than their Def. To ensure this, we pick up Seal Atk/Res 2, and Res Smoke 3 to lower enemy Res levels and reduce the damage they deal to Nina and her team. The 5 HP heals from Spy-Song Bow partly makes up for the damage from Fury 4. You can also run Push skills if you prefer. Swift Sparrow 2 gives her an extra boost in power when applying Res Smoke.

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Nina Best Weapon Refine

Effect of Nina's Refined Weapon

Exclusive Weapon Effect from Refining (Special Effect Type)
Spy-Song Bow	SP: 400
Might: 14　Range: 2　HP: Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1). Effective against flying foes. If foe's Def ≥ foe's Res+5, deals +7 damage. If unit is within 3 spaces of two allies in a support-partner pair (excluding unit), grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+6 to unit during combat, and also, if unit deals damage to foe during combat, restores 5 HP to unit. (Triggers even if 0 damage is dealt.) ：500　：200

We recommend the Special Effect Refine for Spy-Song Bow

Spy-Song Bow's Special Effect Refine achieves two things:

• Grants a massive all-stat boost to Nina
• Provides a small source of sustain

The trigger conditions are very simple to meet if you prepare a lineup beforehand and it grants +6 Atk/Spd/Def/Res on top of the heals. It is pretty hard to pass on these effects! This makes this upgrade very valuable so be sure to get it once you can if Nina is one of your go-to units.

Weapon Refinery Tier List

About the Weapon Refinery

Nina Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
151
HP	35	Rank: 918/1089
Atk	32	Rank: 765/1089
Spd	37	Rank: 314/1089
Def	16	Rank: 914/1089
Res	31	Rank: 258/1089

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
+10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses	40	49	42	20	35	186
Lv.40 +10	40	37	42	20	35	174

Stats at Lv 40

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★- Adjusted for Skills	35	44	37	16	31	163
5★ Lv.40	35	32	37	16	31	151

Initial Stats (with Skills)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★ Lv.1	16	20	11	3	7	57

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Alcryst	39	43	46	30	24	182
Louise	41	37	42	16	36	172
Shinon	40	38	42	27	24	171
Shamir	41	40	40	25	24	170
Eleonora	42	37	38	25	24	166
Legendary Alm	40	37	37	26	22	162
Faye	42	30	25	26	31	154
Summer Noire	36	32	36	27	20	151
Nina	35	32	37	16	31	151
Takumi	40	32	33	25	18	148
Bridal Cordelia	36	35	35	19	22	148
Summer Gaius	34	30	37	19	28	148
Innes	35	33	34	14	31	147

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

Nina Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Nina Roles

Nina - Eye Spy 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

Nina 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.

Nina Strengths

Weapon grants pure damage

Shining Bow+ gives Nina +7 pure damage when a foe's Def is significantly higher than their Res. This allows her to score a decent chunk of damage even on foes with high Def. If you want to take advantage of this, you can inherit Threat. Atk/Res 3 onto her or use a Res Ploy 3 Sacred Seal.

This is also true for the more powerful Spy-Song Bow

Reposition Allies and Buff Them Simultaneously!

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

Very useful for building other bow units

Nina's C skill Bow Valor will allow all bow users on the same party to gain 2x SP. This will make building your other bow units and learning their skills extremely quick and painless. If done on the weekends where a 2x SP multiplier is already in effect, or when a unit is receiving some kind of 2x bonus from an event or blessing, these bonuses stack, which will allow bow users to gain a ton of SP in no time.

Access to a simple, yet effective Special Effect Refine

Spy-Song Bow's Special Effect Refine achives 2 simple things; it improves Nina's statline and it provides her with some sustain. Read more about it in the Weapon Refine Section.

Nina Weaknesses

Weak against physical attacks

Nina's Res and Spd are on decent levels, but what hinders her survivability is her low HP and Def levels which sit at 35 and 16 respectively. If an enemy unit at has least 51 Atk, Nina will be taken out even without a follow-up attack. Be mindful of her positioning in relation to units that can easily take her out.

Should you Unlock Potential?

Should You Unlock Potential for this Hero?	Cannot Unlock Potential

Nina - Eye Spy Only Appears as a 5 Star Hero!

Nina - Eye Spy only appears as a 5 Star Hero. We will include whether or not you should Unlock Potential for Nina - Eye Spy if a 4 Star version is released!

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Nina - List of Skills

Weapons

Skill Name	Might	Range	Effect	Learned At
Iron Bow	4	2	Effective against flying units.	5★
Steel Bow	6	2	Effective against flying units.	5★
Shining Bow	8	2	Effective against flying foes. If foe’s Def ≧ foe’s Res +5, deals +7 damage.	5★
Shining Bow+	12	2	Effective against flying foes. If foe’s Def ≧ foe’s Res +5, deals +7 damage.	5★
Spy-Song Bow	14	2	Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1). Effective against flying foes. If foe's Def ≥ foe's Res+5, deals +7 damage.	5★

Assists

Skill Name	Range	Effect	Learned At
Draw Back	1	Unit moves 1 space away from target ally, who moves to unit’s former position.	5★

Specials

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
New Moon	(Cooldown Count = 3) Resolve combat as if foe suffered Def/Res -30%.	5★
Moonbow	(Cooldown Count = 2) Treats foe's Def/Res as if reduced by 30% during combat.	5★

Passives

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Spd/Res Link 1	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★
Spd/Res Link 2	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★
Spd/Res Link 3	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★
Bow Valor 1	If unit survives and uses a bow, unit gets 1. 5x SP. (If similar skill effects also used, only highest multiplier applied. )	5★
Bow Valor 2	If unit survives, all bow users on team get 1. 5x SP. (If similar skill effects also used, only highest multiplier applied. )	5★
Bow Valor 3	If unit survives, all bow users on team get 2x SP. (If similar skill effects also used, only highest multiplier applied. )	5★

Nina as a Source Hero

Value of Skills	★★★☆☆

Inheriting Spd/Res Link 3

Nina can be used to inherit the skill Spd/Res Link 3. However, Nina has a rare useful skill in Bow Valor 3 which doubles the SP gained by bow units. You might want to keep her just because of take note that you can get Spd/Res Link 3 from Summer Fiora, an easy-to-access Heroic Grail unit.

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How to Get Resplendent Nina / Illustrations / Quotes

How to Get Resplendent Nina

Obtain Via FEH Pass

Distribution Date	07/10/2023 - 07/24/2023

Resplendent Nina 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		Yo Kanzawa
Attire		Ljósálfheimr

How to Get Nina / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes

How to Get Nina

Obtain Through Regular Summon

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

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

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