Cormag Builds and Best IVs

This is a ranking page for the hero Cormag - Aloof Lanceman 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 Cormag.

Cormag Rating and Basic Information

Overall Rating	9.0/10
Reroll Ranking (excluding Inherit Skill)	N/A (▶Reroll Ranking)
Ranking (including Inherit Skill)	A (▶FEH Tier List)

Cormag - Aloof Lanceman: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type	Blue / Lance / Flying
Rarity	4 Star 3 Star
What Kind of Character Are They?	・Obtainable through Grand Hero Battle ・Nullifies buffs on close range attacking foes ・Can buff allies with high Def

Cormag Skills at 5★

Slaying Lance+ Might: 14　 Range: 1 Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count -1).

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

Dull Close 3 If foe uses sword, lance, axe, dragonstone, or beast damage, neutralizes foe's bonuses (from skills like Fortify, Rally, etc.) during combat.

Def Opening 3 At start of turn, grants Def+6 to ally with the highest Def for 1 turn. (Excludes unit.)

Cormag Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat	Superboon/Superbane	IV Recommendation
HP (19)		★★★☆☆
Atk (28)		★★★★★
Spd (8)		★★★★☆
Def (9)		★★★☆☆
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.

Neutral IVs by default!

As a hero obtainable only through Grand Hero Battle, Cormag will always have neutral IVs by default. The only way to access IVs for this unit is through using Trait Fruits.

+Atk/-Res

The best IVs for Cormag are +Atk and -Res. A higher Atk stat allows Cormag to deal more damage. His Res is of less importance so it is safe to take as a bane.

+Spd for a +10 Merge

We recommend a +Spd IV when merging Cormag to 10. At +10 Merges, Cormag's Atk will reach such high levels that pushing it up higher is a waste. At this point, it would be better to opt with a +Spd IV instead to help him take less follow-up attacks and allow him to make some follow-up attacks on his own. It will be more efficient in increasing his overall damage.

Cormag Best Builds

Guard Bearing Cormag

HOT
： Revenger Lance ： Reposition ： Bonfire ： -	： Atk/Def Catch 4 ： Guard Bearing 4 ： Atk/Def Hold ： Atk/Def Catch 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This build stacks Atk and Def to allow Cormag to function both offensively and defensively.

Budget Cormag

： Revenger Lance ： Reposition ： Bonfire ： -

： Steady Stance 3 ： Quick Riposte 3 ： Atk Smoke 3 ： Atk/Def Catch 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This is a budget build for Cormag using minimal Skill Inheritance. Steady Stance 3 gives him more durability when he's attacked, while Quick Riposte 3 gives him a guaranteed follow-up attack.

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Cormag Best Weapon Refinement

Effect of Cormag's Refined Weapon

Exclusive Weapon Effect from Refining (Special Effect Type)
Revenger Lance	SP: 400
Might: 16　Range: 1　HP: 3 Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1). If unit initiates combat or is within 2 spaces of an ally, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 to unit during combat, and also, if foe's HP ≥ 75% at start of combat, unit makes a guaranteed follow-up attack during combat. At start of combat, if unit's HP > 25%, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 to unit, neutralizes effects that inflict "Special cooldown charge -X" on unit, and reduces damage from foe's attacks by 15% of unit's Def during combat (excluding area-of-effect Specials). ：500　：200

We recommend the Special Effect Refine for Revenger Lance

Refined Revenger Lance grants special acceleration, a guaranteed follow-up attack, bonus stats in combat, neutralizes effects that slow down Cormag's Special charges, and true damage reduction equal to 15% of Cormag's Def.

The most important part of this refine is the true damage reduction. This effect is present in multiple formidable tanks in the game such as Askr and Brave Dimitri, and it aids Cormag just as much as those heroes.

Cormag Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
167
HP	42	Rank: 228/1089
Atk	36	Rank: 480/1089
Spd	32	Rank: 590/1089
Def	34	Rank: 236/1089
Res	23	Rank: 687/1089

Stat Values

Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
+10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses	47	55	36	39	27	204
Lv.40 +10	47	41	36	39	27	190

Stats at Lv 40

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★- Adjusted for Skills	42	50	32	34	23	181
5★ Lv.40	42	36	32	34	23	167
4★ Lv.40	39	34	29	32	21	155
3★ Lv.40	38	32	28	30	20	148

Initial Stats (with Skills)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★ Lv.1	18	24	6	12	4	64
4★ Lv.1	17	20	5	12	3	57
3★ Lv.1	17	17	5	11	3	53

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Arion	41	45	36	46	21	189
Spring Michalis	43	45	32	47	17	184
Melady	41	40	33	41	17	172
Galle	46	38	22	38	28	172
Heath	40	35	33	33	27	168
Cormag	42	36	32	34	23	167
Spring Narcian	43	35	34	37	18	167
Young Palla	40	39	31	33	24	167
Altena	45	37	25	39	20	166
Travant	46	36	26	40	18	166
Catria	39	31	34	29	25	158
Valter	42	32	31	34	19	158
Subaki	40	25	35	35	22	157
Est	36	35	30	24	32	157
Florina	42	29	27	25	34	157

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

Cormag Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Cormag Roles

Cormag - Aloof Lanceman 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

Cormag 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.

Cormag Strengths

Dull Close 3 Neutralizes Bonuses on Melee Foes

Dull Close 3 neutralizes the bonuses of the foe if they are a melee unit. Even if Cormag has low magical defenses, Dull Close makes him deceptively durable against units that rely on buffs like the Fortify and Rally archetype buffs. Of course, this further improves his physical defenses against physical melee units too. This skill has great coverage so it can be the cornerstone of a good Cormag build.

Can Buff Regardless of Position

Def Opening 3 grants +6 Def to the ally with the highest Def stat on the map, regardless of Cormag's position in relation to that ally. This makes him a great support unit for high Def powerhouses such as Idunn or Caineghis.

If highest Def is tied between multiple units, they will all be buffed! Make use of Sacred Seals and skills to try and balance the Def stats of your units.

Cormag Weaknesses

Weak to bows

As a flying unit, Cormag takes 1.5x damage from bows and weapons effective on flying units. Be sure to keep them out of the range of archers and leave them to other units.
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Low Res

Cormag's Res only sits at 23 at Lv.40. This makes it easy for magic users to take him out. Be mindful of Cormag's positioning in relation to magical units that can easily take him out.

Should you Unlock Potential?

Should You Unlock Potential for this Hero?

We Do Not Recommend Unlocking Potential for Cormag - Aloof Lanceman!

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

Weapons

Skill Name	Might	Range	Effect	Learned At
Iron Lance	6	1	No Effect	3★
Steel Lance	8	1	No Effect	3★
Slaying Lance	10	1	Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count -1).	3★
Slaying Lance+	14	1	Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count -1).	5★
Revenger Lance	16	1	Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1). If unit initiates combat or is within 2 spaces of an ally, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 to unit during combat, and also, if foe's HP ≥ 75% at start of combat, unit makes a guaranteed follow-up attack during combat.	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
Dull Close 1	At start of combat, if unit's HP = 100% and foe uses sword, lance, axe, dragonstone, or beast damage, neutralizes foe's bonuses (from skills like Fortify, Rally, etc.) during combat.	3★
Dull Close 2	At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 50% and foe uses sword, lance, axe, dragonstone, or beast damage, neutralizes foe's bonuses (from skills like Fortify, Rally, etc.) during combat.	3★
Dull Close 3	If foe uses sword, lance, axe, dragonstone, or beast damage, neutralizes foe's bonuses (from skills like Fortify, Rally, etc.) during combat.	4★
Def Opening 1	At start of turn, grants Def+2 to ally with the highest Def for 1 turn. (Excludes unit.)	3★
Def Opening 2	At start of turn, grants Def+4 to ally with the highest Def for 1 turn. (Excludes unit.)	4★
Def Opening 3	At start of turn, grants Def+6 to ally with the highest Def for 1 turn. (Excludes unit.)	5★

Cormag as a Source Hero

Value of Skills	★★☆☆☆

Inheriting Slaying Lance+ or Dull Close 3

Cormag can be used to inherit the skills Slaying Lance+ or Dull Close 3. However, you can only acquire Cormag from Grand Hero Battles or from using Heroic Grails, so think carefully before foddering him off.

• List of Source Heroes
• The Best Fodder Units

How to Get Cormag / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes

How to Get Cormag

Obtain through a Grand Hero Battle

Cormag is a Hero who, for a limited time, can be obtained through completing a Grand Hero Battle for the first time. They do not appear in regular summons. After the event has ended, they can be obtained by using Heroic Grails.

Voice Actor and Illustrator Information

Voice Actor (English)	Brad Venable
Illustrator	argon
Appears In	Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones

Illustration

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