Ferdinand Builds and Best IVs

This is a ranking page for the hero Ferdinand - Noblest of Nobles 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 Ferdinand.

Heroes With the Same Name
Ferdinand	Tea Ferdinand

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Lysithea [9.0/10]	Ferdinand [9.0/10]	Annette [8.5/10]	Bernadetta [9.0/10]

Ferdinand Rating and Basic Information

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

Ferdinand - Noblest of Nobles: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type	Blue / Lance / Cavalry
Rarity	4 Star 3 Star
What Kind of Character Are They?	・Weapon skill has a Unity effect, denies foe's follow-up attack, grants a follow-up attack, damage reduction, and post-combat healing.

Ferdinand Skills at 5★

Stoutheart Lance Might: 16　 Range: 1 At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+X to unit during combat (X = 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 the following effects will occur based on unit's HP at start of combat: if unit's HP ≥ 50%, unit makes a guaranteed follow-up attack; if unit's HP ≥ 75%, deals +7 damage during combat as well (except when dealing damage with area-of-effect Specials).

Reposition Range: 1 Moves adjacent ally to opposite side of unit.

Fortress Def 3 Grants Def +5. Inflicts Atk -3.

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

Ferdinand Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat	Superboon/Superbane	IV Recommendation
HP (19)		★★★☆☆
Atk (22)		★★★★☆
Spd (9)		★★★★★
Def (6)		★★★★☆
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 and -Res

Ferdinand's best IVs are +Spd and -Res. With a +Spd IV, Ferdinand will have to endure less follow-up attacks from foes, and be better at fighting in the front lines of battle. While HP would be the ideal bane, it is a superbane that will cause the stat to drop by 4, so we recommend -Res instead.

+Spd for a +10 Merge

If you are building a +10 merged Ferdinand, we recommend a +Spd IV. With a +Spd IV and 10 merges, Ferdinand's Spd will reach 42, allowing to score a lot of follow-up attacks of his own. If you would prefer to use him as a tank for physical attacks, +Def is a good option as well.

Ferdinand Best Builds

Unity Tank Ferdinand

HOT
： Stoutheart Lance ： Reposition ： Bonfire ： -	： Atk/Def Unity ： A/D Near Trace 3 ： Atk/Def Menace ： Atk/Def Catch 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This build uses Atk/Def Unity to stack with refined Stoutheart Lance and create large Atk/Def stat swings. Atk/Def Menace also creates an Atk/Def Swing and activates Atk/Def Catch.

Budget Ferdinand

： Stoutheart Lance ： Reposition ： Bonfire ： -

： Close Def 3 ： Renewal 3 ： Atk Smoke 3 ： Close Def 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This is a budget build for Ferdinand with minimal Skill Inheritance. Renewal gives him sustain, while stacking Close Def improves his bulk against melee foes. Refined Stoutheart Lance will be mostly responsible for Ferdinand's survival.

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Ferdinand Best Weapon Refine

Effect of Ferdinand's Refined Weapon

Exclusive Weapon Effect from Refining (Special Effect Type)
Stoutheart Lance	SP: 400
Might: 16　Range: 1　HP: 3 At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+X to unit during combat (X = 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 the following effects will occur based on unit's HP at start of combat: if unit's HP ≥ 50%, unit makes a guaranteed follow-up attack; if unit's HP ≥ 75%, deals +7 damage during combat as well (except when dealing damage with area-of-effect Specials). If unit initiates combat or is within 2 spaces of an ally, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 to unit, reduces damage from foe's first attack by 40%, and foe cannot make a follow-up attack during combat, and also, restores 7 HP to unit after combat. ：500　：200

We recommend the Special Effect Refine for Stoutheart Lance

The special effect refine of Ferdinand's new weapon, Stoutheart Lance, boosts his tanking capabilities, granting him Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4, 40% damage reduction on the first attacks, and follow-up negation. He can also restore 7 HP to himself every after combat.

Ferdinand only needs to have allies within two spaces or initiate combat to receive these buffs!

Weapon Refinery Tier List

Ferdinand Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
162
HP	41	Rank: 296/1089
Atk	32	Rank: 765/1089
Spd	35	Rank: 425/1089
Def	30	Rank: 403/1089
Res	24	Rank: 626/1089

Stat Values

Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
+10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses	46	51	40	34	28	199
Lv.40 +10	46	37	40	34	28	185

Stats at Lv 40

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★- Adjusted for Skills	41	46	35	30	24	176
5★ Lv.40	41	32	35	30	24	162
4★ Lv.40	38	30	33	27	22	150
3★ Lv.40	37	28	31	26	21	143

Initial Stats (with Skills)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★ Lv.1	19	22	9	6	5	61
4★ Lv.1	18	18	9	5	4	54
3★ Lv.1	18	17	8	5	4	52

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Mauvier	42	44	18	46	35	185
Matthis	41	43	32	38	25	179
Valentine's Owain	41	38	42	31	21	173
Spring Luthier	41	38	36	31	27	173
Petrine	42	35	37	30	24	168
Ferdinand	41	32	35	30	24	162
New Year Laegjarn	38	32	35	35	17	157
Finn	40	34	33	32	18	157
Camus	42	32	33	31	17	155
Sully	42	26	34	24	28	154
Oscar	40	33	34	26	21	154
Abel	39	33	32	25	25	154
Roderick	40	31	34	25	24	154
Peri	35	33	33	23	30	154

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

Ferdinand Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Ferdinand Roles

Ferdinand - Noblest of Nobles 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

Ferdinand 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.

Ferdinand Strengths

Stoutheart Lance has a Unity effect, grants a guaranteed follow-up attack and denies foe's follow-up attack

Ferdinand's new weapon Stoutheart Lance has a built-in Unity effect, granting bonus stats equal to 4 plus twice the current stat penalties applied to Ferdinand.

Additionally, Stoutheart Lance grants Ferdinand a guaranteed follow-up attack and bonus damage per attack.

When refined, Stoutheart Lance grants an extra Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4, 40% damage reduction on his foe's first attack, denies his foe's follow-up attack, and restores 7 HP after combat.

This refined weapon makes Ferdinand deceptively bulky through raw stats in-combat, damage reduction, and follow-up denial, making Ferdinand a good unit to use defensively.

Ferdinand Weaknesses

Weak to Cavalry Effective Weapons

Ferdinand takes 1.5x damage from cavalry-effective weapons like Ridersbane, and one blow from this type of weapon can deal massive damage. Make sure you know what weapons you are up against before hopping too far into the line of battle!

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Should you Unlock Potential?

Should You Unlock Potential for this Hero?

We Recommend Unlocking Potential for Ferdinand - Noblest of Nobles!

We recommend that you use Unlock Potential to bring Ferdinand - Noblest of Nobles from 4 Stars to 5 Stars. Ferdinand - Noblest of Nobles is very useful as a defense tank, so you may find using Unlock Potential on Ferdinand - Noblest of Nobles helpful if your team lacks a party member with this role.

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Ferdinand - List of Skills

Weapons

Skill Name	Might	Range	Effect	Learned At
Iron Lance	6	1	No Effect	4★
Steel Lance	8	1	No Effect	4★
Vanguard	10	1	If foe initiates combat, grants Def+7 during combat.	4★
Vanguard+	14	1	If foe initiates combat, grants Def+7 during combat.	5★
Stoutheart Lance	16	1	At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+X to unit during combat (X = 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 the following effects will occur based on unit's HP at start of combat: if unit's HP ≥ 50%, unit makes a guaranteed follow-up attack; if unit's HP ≥ 75%, deals +7 damage during combat as well (except when dealing damage with area-of-effect Specials).	5★

Assists

Skill Name	Range	Effect	Learned At
Reposition	1	Moves adjacent ally to opposite side of unit.	4★

Specials

This Hero has no Special skills that can be learned.

Passives

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Fortress Def 1	Grants Def +3. Inflicts Atk -3.	4★
Fortress Def 2	Grants Def +4. Inflicts Atk -3.	4★
Fortress Def 3	Grants Def +5. Inflicts Atk -3.	4★
Rouse Spd/Def 1	At start of turn, if unit is not adjacent to an ally, grants Spd/Def +2 to unit for 1 turn.	4★
Rouse Spd/Def 2	At start of turn, if unit is not adjacent to an ally, grants Spd/Def +4 to unit for 1 turn.	4★
Rouse Spd/Def 3	At start of turn, if unit is not adjacent to an ally, grants Spd/Def +6 to unit for 1 turn.	5★

Ferdinand as a Source Hero

Value of Skills	★★★☆☆

Inheriting Rouse Spd/Def

Ferdinand can be foddered off to inherit the skill Rouse Spd/Def 3. If doing so, you should inherit Reposition simultaneously. He can be pulled at both 4 and 5 star rarities, so if pulling a 5 Star, we recommend building him before using any duplicates for fodder.

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How to Get Ferdinand / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes

How to Get Ferdinand

Obtain Through Regular Summon

Ferdinand 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)	Billy Kametz
Illustrator	Sainosuke
Appears In	Fire Emblem: Three Houses

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