Perceval Builds and Best IVs

This is a ranking page for the hero Perceval - Knightly Ideal 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 Perceval.

Perceval Rating and Basic Information

Overall Rating	8.5/10
Reroll Ranking (excluding Inherit Skill)	A (▶Reroll Ranking)
Ranking (including Inherit Skill)	A (▶FEH Tier List)

Perceval - Knightly Ideal: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type	Blue / Lance / Cavalry
Rarity	5 Star
What Kind of Character Are They?	・Exclusive weapon makes it easy to deal out specials ・Casts a debuff on foe's Atk and Spd during combat ・Gains a buff when there are no nearby allies

Perceval Skills at 5★

Prized Lance Might: 16　 Range: 1 Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1). At start of combat, if foe’s HP = 100%, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 during combat and inflicts Special cooldown charge -1 on foe per attack. (Only highest value applied. Does not stack.)

Luna Cooldown Count = 3 Treats foe's Def/Res as if reduced by 50% during combat.

Atk/Def Solo 3 If unit is not adjacent to an ally, grants Atk/Def+6 during combat.

Lull Atk/Spd 3 Inflicts Atk/Spd-3 on foe and neutralizes foe's bonuses to Atk/Spd (from skills like Fortify, Rally, etc.) during combat.

Rouse Def/Res 3 At start of turn, if unit is not adjacent to an ally, grants Def/Res+6 to unit for 1 turn.

Perceval Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat	Superboon/Superbane	IV Recommendation
HP (16)		★★☆☆☆
Atk (24)		★★★★☆
Spd (9)		★★★★★
Def (9)		★★★☆☆
Res (5)		★★☆☆☆

◯ = Stat gains +4 with a superboon, ✕= Stat goes down by -4 with a superbane, - = No assets or flaws

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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 Perceval are +Spd and -Res. A higher Spd stat allows Perceval to get a ton of follow-up attacks on his foes. With a +Spd IV, Perceval will reach 40 Spd and that is without his skills and Spd debuffs.

+Spd for a +10 Merge

We recommend a +Spd IV when merging Perceval to 10. This is for the same reasons as above. With a +Spd IV and +10 merges, he reach a very decent 44 Spd. If you prefer a more defensive Perceval, you can instead go for a +Def IV.

Perceval Best Builds

Galeforce Attacker Perceval

HOT
： Prized Lance ： Reposition ： Galeforce ： -	： Swift Sparrow 3 ： Desperation 3 ： Joint Hone Spd ： Heavy Blade 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This very expensive build for Perceval leverages the Special counter reduction of his prf. weapon, and his decent Atk stat (by getting Heavy Blade 3), to make way for consistent Galeforce 3 activations. Under the right circumstances and support, he can be a formidable player phase unit with this build. If you do not plan to run Desperation 3, you can go with his default B skill.

DC Perceval

： Prized Lance ： Reposition ： Aether ： -

： Distant Counter ： Quick Riposte 3 ： Rouse Def/Res 3 ： Steady Breath ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This is an enemy phase build for Perceval. Thanks to his prf. weapon, Distant Counter, Quick Riposte 3, and the handy Steady Breath Seal, he will dish out rapid Special activations.

Budget Perceval

： Prized Lance ： Reposition ： Luna ： -

： Atk/Def Solo 3 ： Lull Atk/Spd 3 ： Rouse Def/Res 3 ： Sturdy Blow 2 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

Just add Sturdy Blow 2, and an assist skill to Perceval's base kit, and he'll be a solid, tanky, easy-to-use cavalry unit.

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Perceval's Best Weapon Refine

Effect of Perceval's Weapon Refine

Exclusive Weapon Effect from Refining (Special Effect Type)
Prized Lance	SP: 400
Might: 16　Range: 1　HP: 3 Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1). If unit initiates combat or if foe's HP ≥ 75% at start of combat, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 to unit and inflicts Special cooldown charge -1 on foe per attack during combat (only highest value applied; does not stack). At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 to unit, deals damage = 15% of unit's Spd (excluding area-of-effect Specials), and neutralizes effects that guarantee foe's follow-up attacks, effects that prevent unit's follow-up attacks, and effects that inflict "Special cooldown charge -X" on unit during combat. ：500　：200

We recommend the Special Effect Refine for Prized Lance

Refined Prized Lance greatly improves Perceval's offensive role as it can now add +4 to all his stats and boost his damages based on his Spd. It negates all conditions that affects his follow-ups and guarantees his own during combat.

Perceval Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
162
HP	38	Rank: 714/1089
Atk	32	Rank: 765/1089
Spd	37	Rank: 314/1089
Def	28	Rank: 489/1089
Res	27	Rank: 435/1089

Stat Values

Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
+10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses	43	52	42	33	31	201
Lv.40 +10	43	36	42	33	31	185

Stats at Lv 40

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★- Adjusted for Skills	38	48	37	28	27	178
5★ Lv.40	38	32	37	28	27	162

Initial Stats (with Skills)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★ Lv.1	16	24	9	9	5	63

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Spring Sylvain	40	47	45	32	21	185
Isadora	38	43	46	32	25	184
Brave Chrom	41	42	42	37	17	179
Noah	40	45	45	31	18	179
Hardin	41	41	44	32	21	179
Sain	40	42	38	36	18	174
Brave Eirika	39	40	42	28	24	173
Summer Ashe	40	37	41	34	20	172
Spring Minerva	41	36	38	35	18	168
Ingrid	37	35	40	28	27	167
Nifl	39	38	40	27	23	167
Summer Ingrid	39	34	42	25	26	166
Brave Eliwood	40	37	35	32	18	162
Sirius	40	34	37	35	16	162
Perceval	38	32	37	28	27	162
Summer Cordelia	41	32	38	28	18	157

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

Perceval Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Perceval Roles

Perceval - Knightly Ideal 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

Perceval 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.

Perceval Strengths

Bonus Against Full HP Enemies

Similar to Summer Lyn's Deep-Blue Bow, Prized Lance adds +4 to all stats if Perceval enters combat with a foe at 100% HP. However, it works in both phases unlike Deep-Blue Bow. Additionally, it also inflicts special cooldown chage -1 on foe per attack and it also accelerates Perceval's special trigger. Prioritize your targets to make best use of Perceval's Prized Lance!

Strong Solo Unit

Rouse Def/Res 3 grants Perceval +6 Def/Res if he is not adjacent to an ally at the start of the turn. Atk/Def Solo 3 grants another additional +6 Atk/Def if he is not adjacent to allies in combat.

Both those add up to +12 Def +6 Atk +6 Res. The trigger conditions are pretty easy to meet, and require little to no strategy, making a base kit Perceval a very straightforward and easy to use but powerful offensive character.

Casts penalties on enemy Atk and Spd

Perceval has the B skill Lull Atk/Spd, which will inflict Atk/Spd-3 on a foe in combat, and nullify bonuses to those stats. This will decrease foes' damage and Perceval's rate of follow-up attacks, and it has the powerful property of nulliying Atk/Spd buffs.

Perceval Weaknesses

Weak to Cavalry Effective Weapons

Perceval takes 1.5x damage from cavalry-effective weapons like Ridersbane, and one blow from this type of weapon is sure to take him down. Make sure you know what weapons you are up against before hopping too far into the line of battle!
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Perceval - List of Skills

Weapons

Skill Name	Might	Range	Effect	Learned At
Iron Lance	6	1	No Effect	5★
Steel Lance	8	1	No Effect	5★
Silver Lance	11	1	No Effect	5★
Prized Lance	16	1	Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1). At start of combat, if foe’s HP = 100%, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 during combat and inflicts Special cooldown charge -1 on foe per attack. (Only highest value applied. Does not stack.)	5★

Assists

This Hero has no Assist skills that can be learned.

Specials

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
New Moon	(Cooldown Count = 3) Resolve combat as if foe suffered Def/Res -30%.	5★
Luna	(Cooldown Count = 3) Treats foe's Def/Res as if reduced by 50% during combat.	5★

Passives

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Atk/Def Solo 1	If unit is not adjacent to an ally, grants Atk/Def+2 during combat.	5★
Atk/Def Solo 2	If unit is not adjacent to an ally, grants Atk/Def+4 during combat.	5★
Atk/Def Solo 3	If unit is not adjacent to an ally, grants Atk/Def+6 during combat.	5★
Lull Atk/Spd 1	Inflicts Atk/Spd-1 on foe and neutralizes foe's bonuses to Atk/Spd (from skills like Fortify, Rally, etc.) during combat.	5★
Lull Atk/Spd 2	Inflicts Atk/Spd-2 on foe and neutralizes foe's bonuses to Atk/Spd (from skills like Fortify, Rally, etc.) during combat.	5★
Lull Atk/Spd 3	Inflicts Atk/Spd-3 on foe and neutralizes foe's bonuses to Atk/Spd (from skills like Fortify, Rally, etc.) during combat.	5★
Rouse Def/Res 1	At start of turn, if unit is not adjacent to an ally, grants Def/Res+2 to unit for 1 turn.	5★
Rouse Def/Res 2	At start of turn, if unit is not adjacent to an ally, grants Def/Res+4 to unit for 1 turn.	5★
Rouse Def/Res 3	At start of turn, if unit is not adjacent to an ally, grants Def/Res+6 to unit for 1 turn.	5★

Perceval as a Source Hero

Value of Skills	★★★★★

Inheriting Atk/Def Solo 3 or Lull Atk/Spd 3

Perceval can be used to inherit the skills Atk/Def Solo 3 or Lull Atk/Spd 3. Take note that both these skills are quite rare so think carefully which one you are fodderring off and to whom you are fodderring it off to.

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How to Get Perceval / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes

How to Get Perceval

Obtain Through Regular Summon

Perceval 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)	Chris Cason
Illustrator	Yura (由良)
Appears In	Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade

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