Leon Builds and Best IVs

This is a ranking page for the hero Leon - True of Heart 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 Leon.

Focus - Heroes with Ignis Featured Heroes
Brave Hector [9.5/10]	Thea [8.5/10]	Leon [7.0/10]

Leon Rating and Basic Information

Overall Rating	7.0/10
Reroll Ranking (excluding Inherit Skill)	Unranked (▶Reroll Ranking)
Ranking (including Inherit Skill)	C (▶FEH Tier List)

Leon - True of Heart: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type	Colorless / Bow / Infantry
Rarity	4 Star 3 Star
What Kind of Character Are They?	・A bow user with high Def ・Can speed up the trigger for Ignis ・Guard slows down a foe's special cooldown

Leon Skills at 5★

Bow of Beauty Might: 14　 Range: 2 Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1). Effective against flying foes.

Ignis Cooldown Count = 4 Boosts damage dealt by 80% of unit’s Def.

Speed +3 Grants Spd +3.

Guard 3 If unit’s HP ≥ 80% at start of combat, enemy is inflicted with Special cooldown charge -1. (If using similar skill, only highest value applied. )

Leon Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat	Superboon/Superbane	IV Recommendation
HP (17)		★★★☆☆
Atk (20)		★★★★☆
Spd (6)		★★★★★
Def (8)		★★★☆☆
Res (5)		★☆☆☆☆

◯ = 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.

+Spd/-Res

The best IVs for Leon are +Spd and -Res. A higher Spd stat allows Leon to prevent follow-up attacks and help him make follow-up attacks on his own. This boosts both his offensive and survivability capabilities. His poor Res is ideal for a dump stat.

Leon Best Builds

Refined - Premium Leon

： Bow of Beauty ： Draw Back ： Bonfire ： -

： Swift Sparrow 3 ： Lull Spd/Def 3 ： Joint Hone Spd ： Blade Session 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

The aim of this build is to maximize Leon's power as a player phase attacker. You can also go for a damage reduction skill in the B slot like Spurn 3 if you prefer.

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Leon Best Weapon Refine

Effect of Leon's Refined Weapon

Exclusive Weapon Effect from Refining (Special Effect Type)
Bow of Beauty	SP: 400
Might: 14　Range: 2　HP: Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1). Effective against flying foes. At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 50%, grants Atk/Spd/Def+4 during combat, and if unit initiates combat, foe cannot make a follow-up attack. ：500　：200

We recommend the Special Effect Refine for Bow of Beauty

The special effect refine from Bow of Beauty will add to Leon's already high Atk and Def stat, and it is fairly easy to trigger, only requiring HP ≥ 50%. With a healer unit, you can easily enjoy the +4 Atk/Spd/Def which allows Leon to finish off most units that already have some of their HP taken off.

Weapon Refinery Tier List

Leon Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
148
HP	39	Rank: 630/1089
Atk	34	Rank: 647/1089
Spd	30	Rank: 655/1089
Def	30	Rank: 403/1089
Res	15	Rank: 975/1089

Stat Values

Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
+10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses	44	53	37	35	19	188
Lv.40 +10	44	39	34	35	19	171

Stats at Lv 40

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★- Adjusted for Skills	39	48	33	30	15	165
5★ Lv.40	39	34	30	30	15	148
4★ Lv.40	36	32	27	28	14	137
3★ Lv.40	35	30	26	26	13	130

Initial Stats (with Skills)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★ Lv.1	17	22	6	8	5	58
4★ Lv.1	16	16	5	8	4	49
3★ Lv.1	16	13	5	7	4	45

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Jamke	38	36	32	29	17	152
New Year Corrin (M)	37	32	30	34	18	151
Gordin	43	31	25	32	17	148
Leon	39	34	30	30	15	148
Virion	46	31	31	26	13	147

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

Leon Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Leon Roles

Leon - True of Heart 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

Leon 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.

Leon Strengths

Slaying Bow and Bow of Beauty Speeds-up Special

Leon's most powerful weapons, Slaying Bow+ and Bow of Beauty both accelerate special trigger (cooldown count -1). This makes it easier for him to utilize his special skill.

High Atk and High Def

Leon has some of the best Atk and Def stats of all bow-wielding units. Therefore, he is worth investing better skills in and he can fit in many teams.

Leon Weaknesses

Low Res

Leon has very low Res. Be mindful of his positioning in relation to magic-based heroes that can pose a threat to him. Only engage combat with magic users if they cannot counterattack.

Should you Unlock Potential?

Should You Unlock Potential for this Hero?

We Do Not Recommend Unlocking Potential for Leon - True of Heart!

We cannot recommend you to Unlock Potential to make Leon - True of Heart a 5 Star Hero. Leon - True of Heart is difficult to make use of except under specific conditions. Unless Leon - True of Heart 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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Leon - 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★
Slaying Bow	8	2	Effective against flying units. Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count -1).	3★
Slaying Bow+	12	2	Effective against flying units. Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count -1).	5★
Bow of Beauty	14	2	Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1). Effective against flying foes.	5★

Assists

This Hero has no Assist skills that can be learned.

Specials

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Glowing Ember	(Cooldown Count = 4) Boosts damage dealt by 50% of unit’s Def.	3★
Ignis	(Cooldown Count = 4) Boosts damage dealt by 80% of unit’s Def.	4★

Passives

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Speed +1	Grants Spd +1.	3★
Speed +2	Grants Spd +2.	3★
Speed +3	Grants Spd +3.	4★
Guard 1	If unit’s HP  = 100% at start of combat, enemy is inflicted with Special cooldown charge -1. (If using similar skill, only highest value applied. )	3★
Guard 2	If unit’s HP ≥ 90% at start of combat, enemy is inflicted with Special cooldown charge -1. (If using similar skill, only highest value applied. )	4★
Guard 3	If unit’s HP ≥ 80% at start of combat, enemy is inflicted with Special cooldown charge -1. (If using similar skill, only highest value applied. )	5★

Leon as a Source Hero

Value of Skills	★★★☆☆

Inheriting Ignis, Speed +3 and Guard 3

Leon can be used to inherit the skills Ignis and Speed +3. In addition, Guard 3 is also a good pick to fodder off as it is very helpful in Grand Hero Battles. If you do not plan to use Leon in your teams, it is a great idea to keep him as a Combat Manual instead.

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How to Get Leon / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes

How to Get Leon

Obtain Through Regular Summon

Leon 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)	Lucien Dodge
Illustrator	Miyajima Haru (ミヤジマハル)
Appears In	Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (Gaiden)

Illustration

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