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Echidna Builds and Best IVs
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This is a ranking page for the hero Echidna - Unyielding Idealist 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 Echidna.
List of Contents
Echidna Rating and Basic Information
| Overall Rating | 8.5/10 |
|---|---|
| Reroll Ranking (excluding Inherit Skill) |
Unranked (▶Reroll Ranking) |
| Ranking (including Inherit Skill) |
B (▶FEH Tier List) |
Echidna - Unyielding Idealist: Basic Information
| Color / Weapon Type / Move Type | |
|---|---|
| Rarity | |
| What Kind of Character Are They? | ・Refined weapon grants bonus stats, damage reduction on foe's first attack, post-combat healing, Special cooldown charges per attack, and a Unity effect |
Echidna Skills at 5★
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Might: 16 Range: 1 If unit is within 3 spaces of an ally, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 to unit, reduces damage from foe's first attack by 30%, and unit's next attack deals damage equal to total damage reduced during combat (by any source, including other skills; resets at end of combat), and after combat, restores 7 HP to unit. |
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Cooldown Count = 3 Restores HP = 50% of damage dealt. |
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At start of combat, if unit's HP ≤ 80%, grants Spd/Res+7 during combat. |
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Grants allies within 2 spaces Atk +3 during combat. |
Echidna Best IVs
Recommended IVs
| Stat | Superboon/Superbane | IV Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| HP (19) |
|
★☆☆☆☆ |
| Atk (22) |
|
★★★★☆ |
| Spd (10) |
|
★★★★★ |
| Def (6) |
|
★★★☆☆ |
| Res (8) |
|
★★☆☆☆ |
◯ = 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.
+Spd/-HP
Echidna's best IVs are +Spd and -HP. With a boon in Spd, Echidna will have a Spd stat of 39, allowing her to gain follow-up attacks on foes with Spd up to 35. As HP is of much lower importance, it can be safely taken as her bane.
+Spd with a +10 Merge
+Spd is also the recommended IV with a +10 merge. +Spd and a +10 merge gives Echidna a Spd stat of 43, which allows her to prevent follow-up attacks from the fastest metagame units.
Echidna Best Builds
Invested Echidna
| HOT | |
|---|---|
 ：
-
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Spurn 4
 ：
-
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How to Use, Explanation
This build stacks Unity effects with refined Western Axe and a Unity skill on the A slot. Spurn 4 provides damage reduction and bonus damage whenever Ruptured Sky triggers.
Budget Echidna
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Glimmer
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-
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-
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How to Use, Explanation
This is a budget build using easily acquirable skills to allow Echidna to perform in battle.
Echidna Best Weapon Refine
Effect of Echidna's Refined Weapon
| Exclusive Weapon Effect from Refining (Special Effect Type) | |
|---|---|
| SP: 400 | |
| Might: 16 Range: 1 HP: 3 If unit is within 3 spaces of an ally, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 to unit, reduces damage from foe's first attack by 30%, and unit's next attack deals damage equal to total damage reduced during combat (by any source, including other skills; resets at end of combat), and after combat, restores 7 HP to unit. If foe initiates combat or foe's HP ≥ 75% at start of combat, grants bonus to unit's Atk/Spd/Def/Res = current penalty on each of those stats × 2, + 4 (example: if unit has -7 penalty to Atk, grants Atk+18, for a net bonus of Atk+11 during combat; calculates each stat bonus independently) and grants Special cooldown charge +1 to unit per attack during combat (only highest value applied; does not stack).  ：500  ：200 |
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We recommend the Special Effect Refine for Western Axe
Refined Western Axe grants bonus stats, damage reduction on foe's first attack, post-combat healing, Special cooldown charges per attack, and a Unity effect, reversing visible stat penalties afflicted onto Echidna and applying double the penalty amounts in the form of in-combat bonuses.
These effects are quite massive when combined into one weapon, turning Echidna from an older irrelevant unit into one who can stand up to modern metagame units when given proper investment.
Echidna Stats
Stat Rankings
| Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 172 | ||
| HP | 
45 |
Rank: 107/1322 |
| Atk | 
34 |
Rank: 836/1322 |
| Spd | 
36 |
Rank: 493/1322 |
| Def | 
30 |
Rank: 501/1322 |
| Res | 
27 |
Rank: 539/1322 |
Stat Values
Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)
| HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses | 50 | 53 | 41 | 34 | 31 | 209 | Lv.40 +10 | 50 | 39 | 41 | 34 | 31 | 195 |
| HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +HP Lv.40 +10 | 52 | 38 | 40 | 34 | 31 | 195 |
| +Atk Lv.40 +10 | 49 | 41 | 40 | 34 | 31 | 195 |
| +Spd Lv.40 +10 | 49 | 38 | 43 | 34 | 31 | 195 |
| +Def Lv.40 +10 | 49 | 38 | 40 | 37 | 31 | 195 |
| +Res Lv.40 +10 | 49 | 38 | 40 | 34 | 35 | 196 |
Stats at Lv 40
| HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5★- Adjusted for Skills | 45 | 48 | 36 | 30 | 27 | 186 |
| 5★ Lv.40 | 45 | 34 | 36 | 30 | 27 | 172 |
| 4★ Lv.40 | 42 | 32 | 34 | 27 | 25 | 160 |
| 3★ Lv.40 | 41 | 30 | 32 | 26 | 24 | 153 |
Initial Stats (with Skills)
| HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5★ Lv.1 | 19 | 22 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 65 |
| 4★ Lv.1 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 58 |
| 3★ Lv.1 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 54 |
Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes
| Hero |
HP |
Atk |
Spd |
Def |
Res |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 48 | 48 | 44 | 24 | 204 | |
| 51 | 49 | 45 | 37 | 21 | 203 | |
| 43 | 46 | 48 | 39 | 27 | 203 | |
| 43 | 45 | 48 | 32 | 31 | 199 | |
| 46 | 48 | 44 | 32 | 28 | 198 | |
| 49 | 48 | 41 | 35 | 24 | 197 | |
| 42 | 46 | 43 | 36 | 20 | 187 | |
| 43 | 46 | 43 | 32 | 23 | 187 | |
| 38 | 41 | 42 | 32 | 34 | 187 | |
| 46 | 43 | 37 | 34 | 27 | 187 | |
| 46 | 45 | 39 | 35 | 21 | 186 | |
| 42 | 37 | 40 | 31 | 32 | 182 | |
| 45 | 42 | 35 | 35 | 24 | 181 | |
| 50 | 43 | 36 | 31 | 21 | 181 | |
| 50 | 42 | 35 | 33 | 21 | 181 | |
| 42 | 36 | 40 | 28 | 30 | 176 | |
 Echidna
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45 | 34 | 36 | 30 | 27 | 172 |
| 47 | 38 | 31 | 32 | 24 | 172 | |
| 42 | 35 | 36 | 30 | 25 | 168 | |
| 42 | 37 | 33 | 32 | 19 | 163 | |
| 41 | 29 | 38 | 22 | 28 | 158 | |
| 46 | 36 | 35 | 22 | 18 | 157 | |
| 41 | 34 | 35 | 25 | 22 | 157 |
Note: Stats bonuses from skills are not taken into account.
Echidna Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses
Echidna Roles
| Echidna - Unyielding Idealist 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 |
Echidna is a close-range physical attacker. When the effects of the Weapon Triangle are not taken into account, the damage she deals will be equal to hihers Atk minus the foes's Def.
Echidna Strengths
Refined Western Axe grants multiple powerful effects
Refined Western Axe grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4, 30% damage reduction on foe's first attack, 7 HP post-combat healing, Special cooldown charges per attack, and a Unity effect, reversing visible stat penalties afflicted onto Echidna and applying double the penalty amounts in the form of in-combat bonuses.
The Unity effect stacks with other Unity effects such as from skills like Atk/Spd Unity and from outside effects like Legendary Robin (M)'s 【Grand Strategy】 status effect.
When set up properly, Echidna can stack up massive stat bonuses in-combat and make her unstoppable.
Can buff allies' Atk
Echidna's C Skill Drive Atk 2 will give a +3 Atk buff to her allies within 2 spaces. This lets her support allies just by being nearby, and equipping her with the Sacred Seal Drive Atk 2 or Spur Atk 3 can further increase the effects of this bonus.
Echidna Weaknesses
Weak to magic attacks
With her low Res stat, Echidna will take a ton of damage from Tome wielders and dragons. Keep her away from enemies that deal magic damage to ensure her survival.
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Echidna - List of Skills
Weapons
| Skill Name | Might | Range | Effect | Learned At |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | No Effect | 4★ | |
| 8 | 1 | No Effect | 4★ | |
| 10 | 1 | If foe initiates combat, grants Def+7 during combat. | 4★ | |
| 14 | 1 | If foe initiates combat, grants Def+7 during combat. | 5★ | |
| 16 | 1 | If unit is within 3 spaces of an ally, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 to unit, reduces damage from foe's first attack by 30%, and unit's next attack deals damage equal to total damage reduced during combat (by any source, including other skills; resets at end of combat), and after combat, restores 7 HP to unit. | 5★ |
Assists
| This Hero has no Assist skills that can be learned. |
Specials
| Skill Name | Effect | Learned At |
|---|---|---|
| (Cooldown Count = 3) Restores HP = 30% of damage dealt. | 4★ | |
| (Cooldown Count = 3) Restores HP = 50% of damage dealt. | 4★ |
Passives
| Skill Name | Effect | Learned At |
|---|---|---|
| At start of combat, if unit's HP ≤ 80%, grants Spd/Res+3 during combat. | 4★ | |
| At start of combat, if unit's HP ≤ 80%, grants Spd/Res+5 during combat. | 4★ | |
| At start of combat, if unit's HP ≤ 80%, grants Spd/Res+7 during combat. | 5★ | |
| Grants adjacent allies Atk +2 during combat. | 4★ | |
| Grants allies within 2 spaces Atk +2 during combat. | 4★ | |
| Grants allies within 2 spaces Atk +3 during combat. | 4★ |
Echidna as a Source Hero
| Value of Skills | ★★★★☆ |
|---|
Inheriting Rearguard and Drive Atk
Echidna can be used to inherit Rearguard and Drive Atk 2. If you first inherit Drive Atk 1 from a lower rank unit, Echidna can be used to gain both Rearguard+ and Drive Atk 2 at the same time.
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How to Get Echidna / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes
How to Get Echidna
Obtain Through Regular Summon
Echidna 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) |
Julia McIlvaine |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | PenekoR (п猫Ｒ) |
| Appears In |
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All Types of Green Weapons
| Close-Range | Ranged |
|---|---|
 Axe |
 Green Tome |
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 Green Bow |
Comment
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Anonymous over 1 year
Anonymous over 1 yearI hate the way y'all talk about the weapon refines, because u word it like the refine adds additional damage reduction, etc. You should only list what EXTRA effects the refine offers over the normal weapon instead of making the refine sound like it offers more than what it does. Also, another 9.0 with a B rank? These scores are so nonsensical, IMO. There are 9.0 with S rank, A rank & B rank. Why not just have 2 different scores, 1 for using the character, another for skill inheritance...
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But use the same scale. Not letters for one, numbers for the other, & including "rerolling" , which would only matter for brand new players. No one else is going to delete their accounts & lose everything they've saved up just to start over & get a few new heros. Lots of veterans use the site to gauge how good new heroes are, esp ones that don't have the weapon unlocked, so we have to waste feathers just to test the weapon effects. The ratings are confusing & could use reworking, IMO