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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.

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Ferdinand Rating and Basic Information

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Overall Rating 9.0/10
Reroll Ranking (excluding Inherit Skill) Unranked
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Ranking (including Inherit Skill) A
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Ferdinand - Noblest of Nobles: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type
Rarity
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★


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).

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

Grants Def +5. Inflicts Atk -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) HP Superbane ★★★☆☆
Atk (22) No Attack IV ★★★★☆
Spd (9) No Spd IV ★★★★★
Def (6) No Def IV ★★★★☆
Res (5) Res Boon ★★☆☆☆

◯ = 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 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
Special Skill IconBonfire
Emblem Icon: -
Attuned Skill Icon: -

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

Special Skill IconBonfire
Emblem Icon: -
Passive Skill BRenewal 3
Attuned Skill Icon: -

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)
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.
Arena Medal:500 Divine Dew: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!

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Ferdinand Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
162
HP
HP 41 41
Rank: 342/1171
Atk
Atk 32 32
Rank: 955/1171
Spd
Spd 35 35
Rank: 557/1171
Def
Def 30 30
Rank: 501/1171
Res
Res 24 24
Rank: 761/1171

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

HP Atk Spd Def Res Total
+HP
Lv.40 +10
48 36 39 34 28 185
+Atk
Lv.40 +10
45 39 39 34 28 185
+Spd
Lv.40 +10
45 36 42 34 28 185
+Def
Lv.40 +10
45 36 39 37 28 185
+Res
Lv.40 +10
45 36 39 34 32 186

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
42 44 18 46 35 185
41 47 31 45 21 185
41 43 32 38 25 179
41 38 35 38 21 173
41 38 42 31 21 173
41 38 36 31 27 173
42 35 37 30 24 168
Ferdinand Icon Ferdinand
41 32 35 30 24 162
38 32 35 35 17 157
40 34 33 32 18 157
42 32 33 31 17 155
40 31 34 25 24 154
35 33 33 23 30 154
42 26 34 24 28 154
40 33 34 26 21 154
39 33 32 25 25 154

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

Ferdinand Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Ferdinand Roles

Ferdinand - Noblest of Nobles Roles
Close Physical Attack ImageClose-Physical Ranged Physical AttackRanged-Physical Close Magic AttackClose-Magic Ranged MagicRanged-Magic
Physical Wall ImagePhysical Wall Magic WallMagic Wall Effective ImageEffective Weapon Movement AssistImageMovement Assist
Exclusive Skill ImageExclusive Skill No All Range Counterattack ImageAll-Range Counter RecoveryRecovery No Refresher ImageRefresher
No Legendary Hero ImageLegendary No Mythic Hero ImageMythic No Duo and Harmonized ImageDuo /
Harmonized
No Resplendent ImageResplendent

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?

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

Ferdinand Avatar

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

    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
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    Illustration

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    Comment

    1 Anonymous10 months

    I think Ferdinant need another review because stoutheart lance make him another capable fallen ike?

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