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Gerik Builds and Best IVs
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This is a ranking page for the hero Gerik - Desert Tiger 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 Gerik.
List of Contents
| Focus - Desert Mercenaries (Revival) Featured Heroes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Ewan[8.0/10] |
 Duo Ephraim[8.5/10] |
 Gerik[8.0/10] |
 Tethys[8.0/10] |
Gerik Rating and Basic Information
| Overall Rating | 8.0/10 |
|---|---|
| Reroll Ranking (excluding Inherit Skill) |
B (▶Reroll Ranking) |
| Ranking (including Inherit Skill) |
B (▶FEH Tier List) |
Gerik - Desert Tiger: Basic Information
| Color / Weapon Type / Move Type | |
|---|---|
| Rarity | |
| What Kind of Character Are They? | ・Gains a large Spd bonus when attacking ・Inflicts Panic on adjacent foes ・Weapon prevents him and foe from counterattacking |
Gerik Skills at 5★
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Might: 16 Range: 1 At the start of turn 1, grants Special cooldown count-1 to unit and allies with HP < unit's HP. At start of turn, grants Atk/Spd+6, "neutralizes unit's penalties during combat," and 【Null Panic】 to unit and allies with HP < unit's HP for 1 turn. At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 to unit during combat. |
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Cooldown Count = 2 Treats foe's Def/Res as if reduced by 30% during combat. |
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If unit initiates combat, grants Spd+9 during combat. |
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At start of turn, if any foe’s HP ≤ unit’s HP-1 and that foe is adjacent to another foe, inflicts【Panic】on that foe. 【Panic】Converts bonuses on target into penalties through its next action. |
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At the start of turn 1, grants Special cooldown count-1 to all infantry allies on team with HP < unit's HP. (Stacks with similar skills.) |
Gerik Best IVs
Recommended IVs
| Stat | Superboon/Superbane | IV Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| HP (19) |
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★★★☆☆ |
| Atk (26) |
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★★★★☆ |
| Spd (10) |
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★★★★★ |
| Def (8) |
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★★★☆☆ |
| Res (3) |
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★★☆☆☆ |
◯ = Stat gains +4 with a superboon, ✕= Stat goes down by -4 with a superbane, - = No assets or flaws
| See the IV Checker for All Units | 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 Gerik are +Atk and -Res. With the use of Darting Blow 4, Gerik reaches 45 Spd which is enough to score follow-up attacks on a wide range of foes. Thus, taking a +Atk would be more effective in boosting his offensive power. His Res is of less importance so it is safe to take as a bane.
+Atk for a +10 Merge
We recommend a +Atk IV when merging Gerik to 10. This is for the same reason as above. Increasing Gerik's Atk is the best way to make sure he always deals the most damage. If you plan to take out Darting Blow 4 for another skill that does not boost his Spd, you can consider getting a +Spd IV.
Gerik Best Builds
Support Gerik
| HOT | |
|---|---|
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Glimmer
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-
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-
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How to Use, Explanation
Refined Desert-Tiger Axe and Infantry Pulse provide support to all allies with lower HP than Gerik, while Sudden Panic 3 debuffs enemies with lower HP. G Duel Infantry 4 and Squad Ace BS 3 provide the most stats while boosting HP at the same time.
Offensive Gerik
| HOT | |
|---|---|
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-
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-
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How to Use, Explanation
This build utilizes Gerik as an offensive unit. Flash Sparrow and Time's Pulse 4 ensure that Galeforce triggers after combat.
Budget Support Gerik
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Glimmer
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-
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HP +5
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-
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How to Use, Explanation
This is a budget build for Gerik with minimal skill Inheritance that provides similar support to the premium build above.
Gerik Best Weapon Refine
Effect of Gerik's Refined Weapon
| Exclusive Weapon Effect from Refining (Special Effect Type) | |
|---|---|
| SP: 400 | |
| Might: 16 Range: 1 HP: 3 At the start of turn 1, grants Special cooldown count-1 to unit and allies with HP < unit's HP. At start of turn, grants Atk/Spd+6, "neutralizes unit's penalties during combat," and 【Null Panic】 to unit and allies with HP < unit's HP for 1 turn. At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 to unit during combat. If unit is within 3 spaces of an ally, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+X to unit (X = 4+ highest bonus on each stat between unit and allies within 3 spaces of unit; calculates each stat bonus independently), reduces damage from foe's first attack by 30%, and neutralizes effects that inflict "Special cooldown charge -X" on unit during combat.  ：500  ：200 |
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We recommend the Special Effect Refine for Desert-Tiger Axe
The new Desert-Tiger Axe now allows Gerik to take on a supporter role that can provide several buffs to all his allies. Notably, his new signature weapon can provide special cooldown charges and Atk/Spd+6 to all alies while removing all penalties on combats.
Gerik Stats
Stat Rankings
| Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 172 | ||
| HP | 
47 |
Rank: 42/1322 |
| Atk | 
37 |
Rank: 584/1322 |
| Spd | 
36 |
Rank: 493/1322 |
| Def | 
30 |
Rank: 501/1322 |
| Res | 
22 |
Rank: 899/1322 |
Stat Values
Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)
| HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses | 52 | 57 | 41 | 34 | 26 | 210 | Lv.40 +10 | 52 | 42 | 41 | 34 | 26 | 195 |
| HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +HP Lv.40 +10 | 54 | 41 | 40 | 34 | 26 | 195 |
| +Atk Lv.40 +10 | 51 | 44 | 40 | 34 | 26 | 195 |
| +Spd Lv.40 +10 | 51 | 41 | 43 | 34 | 26 | 195 |
| +Def Lv.40 +10 | 51 | 41 | 40 | 37 | 26 | 195 |
| +Res Lv.40 +10 | 51 | 41 | 40 | 34 | 30 | 196 |
Stats at Lv 40
| HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5★- Adjusted for Skills | 47 | 52 | 36 | 30 | 22 | 187 |
| 5★ Lv.40 | 47 | 37 | 36 | 30 | 22 | 172 |
Initial Stats (with Skills)
| HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5★ Lv.1 | 19 | 26 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 66 |
Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes
| Hero |
HP |
Atk |
Spd |
Def |
Res |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 41 | 46 | 30 | 31 | 193 | |
| 40 | 44 | 47 | 35 | 27 | 193 | |
| 42 | 42 | 43 | 34 | 26 | 187 | |
| 40 | 39 | 42 | 33 | 28 | 182 | |
| 40 | 40 | 35 | 36 | 25 | 176 | |
| 41 | 39 | 41 | 30 | 25 | 176 | |
| 47 | 36 | 40 | 30 | 23 | 176 | |
| 48 | 43 | 41 | 25 | 18 | 175 | |
| 42 | 35 | 36 | 33 | 27 | 173 | |
| 40 | 39 | 36 | 28 | 30 | 173 | |
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Gerik
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47 | 37 | 36 | 30 | 22 | 172 |
| 40 | 35 | 40 | 32 | 25 | 172 | |
| 41 | 39 | 30 | 37 | 21 | 168 | |
| 43 | 37 | 37 | 28 | 23 | 168 |
Note: Stats bonuses from skills are not taken into account.
Gerik Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses
Gerik Roles
Gerik is a close physical attacker (range = 1). 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.
Gerik Strengths
Gerik's exclusive weapon Desert-Tiger Axe, when refined, has an Infantry Pulse effect and grants Atk/Spd+6, neutralizes unit's penalties during combat,
and 【Null Panic】 to Gerik and allies with HP < Gerik's HP.
In combat, refined Desert-Tiger Axe grants Gerik Atk/Spd/Def/Res+8, additional Atk/Spd/Def/Res bonuses equal to the highest bonuses on each stat among Gerik and allies within 3 spaces, 30% damage reduction on foe's first attack, and a null Guard effect.
The in-combat bonuses are decent, but the bulk of refined Desert-Tiger Axe's power is on the start-of-turn effects providing great support for Gerik's allies.
Gerik Weaknesses
Low Res
Gerik's Res only sits at 18 at Lv.40. This makes it easy for magic users to take him out. Be mindful of Gerik's positioning in relation to magical units that can easily take him out.
Should you Unlock Potential?
| Should You Unlock Potential for this Hero? | Cannot Unlock Potential |
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Gerik - Desert Tiger Only Appears as a 5 Star Hero!
Gerik - Desert Tiger only appears as a 5 Star Hero. We will include whether or not you should Unlock Potential for Gerik - Desert Tiger if a 4 Star version is released!
Gerik - List of Skills
Weapons
| Skill Name | Might | Range | Effect | Learned At |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | No Effect | 5★ | |
| 8 | 1 | No Effect | 5★ | |
| 11 | 1 | Unit and foe cannot counterattack. | 5★ | |
| 15 | 1 | Unit and foe cannot counterattack. | 5★ | |
| 16 | 1 | At the start of turn 1, grants Special cooldown count-1 to unit and allies with HP < unit's HP. At start of turn, grants Atk/Spd+6, "neutralizes unit's penalties during combat," and 【Null Panic】 to unit and allies with HP < unit's HP for 1 turn. At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 to unit during combat. | 5★ |
Assists
| This Hero has no Assist skills that can be learned. |
Specials
| Skill Name | Effect | Learned At |
|---|---|---|
| (Cooldown Count = 3) Resolve combat as if foe suffered Def/Res -30%. | 5★ | |
| (Cooldown Count = 2) Treats foe's Def/Res as if reduced by 30% during combat. | 5★ |
Passives
| Skill Name | Effect | Learned At |
|---|---|---|
| If unit initiates combat, grants Spd+2 during combat. | 5★ | |
| If unit initiates combat, grants Spd+4 during combat. | 5★ | |
| If unit initiates combat, grants Spd+6 during combat. | 5★ | |
| If unit initiates combat, grants Spd+9 during combat. | 5★ | |
| At start of turn, if any foe’s HP ≤ unit’s HP-5 and that foe is adjacent to another foe, inflicts【Panic】on that foe. 【Panic】Converts bonuses on target into penalties through its next action. |
5★ | |
| At start of turn, if any foe’s HP ≤ unit’s HP-3 and that foe is adjacent to another foe, inflicts【Panic】on that foe. 【Panic】Converts bonuses on target into penalties through its next action. |
5★ | |
| At start of turn, if any foe’s HP ≤ unit’s HP-1 and that foe is adjacent to another foe, inflicts【Panic】on that foe. 【Panic】Converts bonuses on target into penalties through its next action. |
5★ | |
| At the start of turn 1, grants Special cooldown count-1 to all infantry allies on team with HP ≤ unit's HP-5. (Stacks with similar skills.) | 5★ | |
| At the start of turn 1, grants Special cooldown count-1 to all infantry allies on team with HP ≤ unit's HP-3. (Stacks with similar skills.) | 5★ | |
| At the start of turn 1, grants Special cooldown count-1 to all infantry allies on team with HP < unit's HP. (Stacks with similar skills.) | 5★ |
Gerik as a Source Hero
| Value of Skills | ★★★★☆ |
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Inheriting Firesweep Axe+ and Infantry Pulse 3
Gerik can be used to inherit the skills Firesweep Axe+ and Infantry Pulse 3. Take note that both skills are quite rare so think carefully to whom you fodder them off to.
You can also inherit Darting Blow 4 onto the beneficiary if they already have Darting Blow 3.
How to Get Gerik / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes
How to Get Gerik
Obtain Through Regular Summon
Gerik 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) |
Nathaniel Lane |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Suekane Kumiko (スエカネクミコ) |
| Appears In |
Illustration
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FEH: Related Guides
Focus: Desert Mercenaries (Revival)
| Heroes from Focus - Desert Mercenaries (Revival) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ewan [8.0/10] |
Duo Ephraim [8.5/10] |
Gerik [8.0/10] |
Tethys [8.0/10] |
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I finally got this hero myself from the free anniversary tickets. I'm surprised there aren't better builds here, cuz I've seen tons of people use this guy in AR offense teams (in my defense replays). I may want to build him, but i was hoping to find some current builds here to help me decide. I guess I'll have to look in summoner duels favored heroes.