Iago Builds and Best IVs

This is a ranking page for the hero Iago - Nohr's Tactician 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 Iago.

Iago Rating and Basic Information

Overall Rating	8.0/10
Reroll Ranking (excluding Inherit Skill)	N/A (▶Reroll Ranking)
Ranking (including Inherit Skill)	A (▶FEH Tier List)

Iago - Nohr's Tactician: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type	Red / Red Tome / Infantry
Rarity	4 Star 3 Star
What Kind of Character Are They?	・Obtained from defeating Iago in a Grand Hero Battle ・Debuffs enemies with lower HP ・Buffs attacking allies' Atk

Iago Skills at 5★

Iago's Tome Might: 14　 Range: 2 Res+3. At start of odd-numbered turns, if a foe's HP ≤ unit's HP-3 & that foe isn't adjacent to another foe, inflicts Atk/Spd-4 and【Guard】on the foe. At start of even-numbered turns, if a foe's HP ≤ unit's HP-3 & that foe is adjacent to another foe, inflicts Def/Res-4 &【Panic】on the foe. 【Guard】 Inflicts cooldown charge-1 on target per attack during combat during its next turn. (Highest value applied. Doesn't stack.) 【Panic】 Turns bonuses on target into penalties through next action.

Blazing Wind Cooldown Count = 4 Before combat this unit initiates, foes in an area near target take damage equal to 1.5x (unit’s Atk minus foe’s Def or Res).

HP/Atk 2 Grants HP +4, Atk +2.

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

Iago Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat	Superboon/Superbane	IV Recommendation
HP (18)		★★★★★
Atk (24)		★★★★☆
Spd (5)		★★★☆☆
Def (6)		★★☆☆☆
Res (11)		★★★☆☆

◯ = 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, Iago will always have neutral IVs by default. The only way to access IVs for this unit is through using Trait Fruits.

+HP/-Def

The best IVs for Iago are +HP and -Def. Iago's weapon, Iago's Tome, has a very good utility effect that relies on him having high HP to trigger. This means, the more HP Iago has, the easier it is to trigger Iago's Tome thus justifying a +HP IV. His Def is of less importance so it can be safely taken as a bane

+HP for a +10 Merge

We recommend a +HP IV when merging Iago to 10. This is for the same reasons above—making it easy for Iago to inflict Iago's Tome's effects on his enemies.

If you put HP/Atk 2 onto him, he can reach 53 HP at max merges.

Iago Best Builds

Budget Iago

： Iago's Tome ： Reposition ： Blazing Wind ： -

： HP/Atk 2 ： Axebreaker 3 ： Atk Opening 3 ： HP/Atk 2 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This is Iago's basic skill set. The HP Bonuses are taken to help trigger Iago's Tome's effects. He is mainly a support unit when ran this way.

Support Iago

HOT
： Iago's Tome ： Reposition ： Ruptured Sky ： -	： R Duel Infantry 4 ： Sudden Panic 3 ： Cross Spur Atk ： HP/Atk 2 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This is a high investment build aimed at making Iago a global ranged support. Sudden Panic works globally similar to Iago's Tome, while Cross Spur Atk works in cardinal directions. With this build, Iago can support allies from far away.

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Iago Best Weapon Refine

Effect of Iago's Refined Weapon

Exclusive Weapon Effect from Refining (Special Effect Type)
Iago's Tome	SP: 400
Might: 14　Range: 2　HP: Grants Res+3. At start of odd-numbered turns, if any foe's HP s unit's HP-1 and that foe is not adjacent to another foe, inflicts Atk/Spd-6 and 【Guard】 on that foe through its next action. At start of even-numbered turns, if any foe's HP < unit's HP and that foe is adjacent to another foe, inflicts Def/Res-6 and 【Panic】 on that foe through its next action. At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 to unit during combat. At start of odd-numbered turns, grants Def/Res+6, "foe cannot make a follow-up attack," and "neutralizes foe's bonuses during combat" to unit and allies within 2 spaces of unit for 1 turn. At start of even-numbered turns, grants Atk/Spd+6, "if unit initiates combat, unit makes a guaranteed follow-up attack," and 【Hexblade】 to unit and allies within 2 spaces of unit for 1 turn. If foe initiates combat or if foe's HP ≥ 75% at start of combat, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 to unit during combat. ：500　：200

We recommend the Special Effect Refine for Iago's Tome

Iago's Tome now features two distinct effects, offering both defensive and offensive support depending on turns. On odd turns, he and his allies gain defensive buffs such as Def/Res+6 and follow-up denial. Conversely, on even turns, he provides offensive support, granting Atk/Spd+6, a guaranteed follow-up, and 【Hexblade】 to him and his allies.

If you're planning to unlock this refine, make sure to be mindful of these conditional effects to avoid misuse and to ensure that you use them to your advantage.

Weapon Refinery Tier List

Iago Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
162
HP	42	Rank: 263/1184
Atk	38	Rank: 510/1184
Spd	27	Rank: 880/1184
Def	23	Rank: 826/1184
Res	32	Rank: 307/1184

Stat Values

Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
+10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses	51	59	31	27	40	208
Lv.40 +10	47	43	31	27	37	185

Stats at Lv 40

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★- Adjusted for Skills	46	54	27	23	35	185
5★ Lv.40	42	38	27	23	32	162
4★ Lv.40	39	36	24	21	30	150
3★ Lv.40	38	34	23	20	28	143

Initial Stats (with Skills)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★ Lv.1	18	24	5	6	11	64
4★ Lv.1	17	19	4	5	8	53
3★ Lv.1	17	18	4	5	7	51

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Validar	42	46	17	35	43	183
Marla	38	46	33	20	45	182
Aelfric	43	40	31	20	37	171
Hilda (Genealogy)	41	40	25	24	40	170
Veld	43	38	26	22	36	165
Solon	45	38	20	24	38	165
Fallen Morgan (M)	38	37	17	35	38	165
Kiria	38	41	20	29	34	162
Iago	42	38	27	23	32	162
Fallen Julia	39	41	24	17	40	161
Julius	38	35	27	16	35	151
Summer Leo	37	32	27	16	35	147
Lilina	35	37	25	19	31	147
Sanaki	33	37	26	17	34	147

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

Iago Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Iago Roles

Iago - Nohr's Tactician 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

Iago is a ranged magic attacker (range = 2). Therefore, when not accounting for the Weapon Triangle, the amount of damage he deals will be equivalent to his Atk minus the foe's Res stat.

Iago Strengths

Inflicts a penalty on foes with lower HP

Iago's exclusive weapon, Iago's Tome can debuff enemies whose HP is 3 values lower than Iago's. Just like Aversa, who can debuff units all over the map, this unit would work very well in an Aether Raid defense party.

Casts a bonus on ally with high Atk

The C skill Atk Opening 3 is a buff skill that gives +6 to the Atk of the ally who has the highest Atk stat.This skill has good synergy with heroes that already have a high offensive ability like double attack characters such as Reinhardt and Legendary Lif, blade tomes such as Nino, and characters that have the Bonus Doubler skill such as Valentine Alm and Legendary Roy.

Iago Weaknesses

Weak to foes with high HP and weak when taking damage

The penalty from Iago's Tome will not be activated unless Iago's HP is 3 values higher than the enemies' HP. It is hard to make use of one of Iago's biggest strengths when he is damaged or when he is against high HP heroes. To combat this, equip Iago with skills that increase maximum HP and bring allies that can heal Iago.

Should you Unlock Potential?

Should You Unlock Potential for this Hero?

We Recommend You Unlock Potential for Iago - Nohr's Tactician!

We can say with confidence that you should use Unlock Potential to bring Iago - Nohr's Tactician from 4 Stars to 5 Stars. Iago - Nohr's Tactician is a very useful debuff support, so we recommend you Unlock Potential for Iago - Nohr's Tactician if your team lacks a strong debuff support.

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Iago - List of Skills

Weapons

Skill Name	Might	Range	Effect	Learned At
Flux	4	2	No Effect	3★
Ruin	6	2	No Effect	3★
Fenrir	9	2	No Effect	3★
Iago's Tome	14	2	Res+3. At start of odd-numbered turns, if a foe's HP ≤ unit's HP-3 & that foe isn't adjacent to another foe, inflicts Atk/Spd-4 and【Guard】on the foe. At start of even-numbered turns, if a foe's HP ≤ unit's HP-3 & that foe is adjacent to another foe, inflicts Def/Res-4 &【Panic】on the foe. 【Guard】 Inflicts cooldown charge-1 on target per attack during combat during its next turn. (Highest value applied. Doesn't stack.) 【Panic】 Turns bonuses on target into penalties through next action.	5★

Assists

This Hero has no Assist skills that can be learned.

Specials

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Rising Wind	(Cooldown Count = 4) Before combat this unit initiates, foes in an area near target take damage equal to (unit’s Atk minus foe’s Def or Res).	3★
Blazing Wind	(Cooldown Count = 4) Before combat this unit initiates, foes in an area near target take damage equal to 1.5x (unit’s Atk minus foe’s Def or Res).	4★

Passives

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Attack +1	Grants Atk +1.	3★
HP/Atk 1	Grants HP +3, Atk +1.	3★
HP/Atk 2	Grants HP +4, Atk +2.	4★
Atk Opening 1	At start of turn, grants Atk+2 to ally with the highest Atk for 1 turn. (Excludes unit.)	3★
Atk Opening 2	At start of turn, grants Atk+4 to ally with the highest Atk for 1 turn. (Excludes unit.)	4★
Atk Opening 3	At start of turn, grants Atk+6 to ally with the highest Atk for 1 turn. (Excludes unit.)	5★

Iago as a Source Hero

Value of Skills	★★★☆☆

Foddering for Atk Opening 3

We recommend using Iago to inherit the skill Atk Opening 3. He will learn Atk Opening 3 at 5 stars. However, since Iago is a Hero obtained from Grand Hero Battles, there is a limit on how many duplicates you can get. Think carefully if you want to use Iago as a fodder for Inheriting Skills.

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How to Get Iago / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes

How to Get Iago

Obtain through a Grand Hero Battle

Iago 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)	Ron Allen
Illustrator	PenekoR
Appears In	Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest and Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright

Illustration

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