Kris (M) Builds and Best IVs

This is a ranking page for the hero Kris - Unknown Hero 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 Kris (M).

Heroes With the Same Name
Kris (M)	Kris (F)
Plegian Kris (M)

Focus - Heroes Light and Shadow (Revival) Featured Heroes
Kris (M) [9.0/10]	Kris (F) [9.0/10]	Julian [8.5/10]	Lena [7.5/10]

Kris (M) Rating and Basic Information

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

Kris - Unknown Hero: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type	Red / Sword / Infantry
Rarity	5 Star
What Kind of Character Are They?	・Neutralize penalties in combat under certain conditions ・Reduce damage by stacking Spd ・Buff allies' Atk

Kris (M) Skills at 5★

Blade of Shadow Might: 16　 Range: 1 Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count -1). If foe initiates combat or if foe's HP = 100% at start of combat, neutralizes penalties on unit and inflicts Atk/Spd/Def -5 on foe during combat

Noontime Cooldown Count = 2 Restores HP = 30% of damage dealt.

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

Spurn 3 If unit's Spd > foe's Spd, reduces damage from attacks during combat and from area-of-effect Specials (excluding Røkkr area-of-effect Specials) by percentage = difference between stats x 4 (max 40%). If unit's HP ≤ 75% and unit's attack triggers Special, deals +5 damage when Special triggers.

Joint Drive Atk Grants Atk+4 to allies within 2 spaces during combat. If unit is within 2 spaces of an ally, grants Atk+4 to unit during combat.

Kris (M) Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat	Superboon/Superbane	IV Recommendation
HP (18)		★★★☆☆
Atk (25)		★★★★☆
Spd (10)		★★★★★
Def (8)		★★★☆☆
Res (6)		★★★☆☆

◯ = 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/-Res

The best IVs for Kris (M) are +Spd and -Res. A higher Spd stat allow Kris (M) to get a ton of follow-up attacks on his foes. Additionally, his Spd is a superboon so you should take advantage of the +4 in the stat. Lastly, having a high Spd makes him tankier through Spurn 3. Res is of lower priority *

so it is safe to take as a bane.

+Spd for a +10 Merge

We recommend a +Spd IV when merging Kris (M) to 10. This boosts his offensive power by being able to execute follow-up attacks more frequently. It also boosts his defenses because of the effects of Spurn 3, and a higher Spd also makes him less susceptible to follow-up attacks.

Kris (M) Best Builds

Omnitank Kris (M)

HOT
： Blade of Shadow ： Reposition ： Godlike Reflexes ： -	： Atk/Spd Finish 4 ： Buffer 4 ： Def/Res Pledge ： Distant Counter (M) ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This build uses Buffer and Godlike Reflexes to allow Kris to soak up damage and retaliate against his foes.

Budget Kris (M)

： Blade of Shadow ： Reposition ： Luna ： -

： Atk/Spd Ideal 4 ： Null Follow-Up 3 ： Joint Drive Atk ： Atk/Spd Ideal 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This budget build uses skills found on Kris's base kit and Divine Codes. Kris will perform decently well in combat, relying on his Atk/Spd stats to prevent follow-ups and defeat his enemies upon retaliation.

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Kris (M) Best Weapon Refine

Effect of Kris (M)'s Refined Weapon

Exclusive Weapon Effect from Refining (Special Effect Type)
Blade of Shadow	SP: 400
Might: 16　Range: 1　HP: 3 Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1). If foe initiates combat or if foe's HP ≥ 75% at start of combat, neutralizes unit's penalties, inflicts Atk/Spd/Def-5 on foe, and neutralizes effects that grant "Special cooldown charge +X" to foe or inflict "Special cooldown charge -X" on unit during combat. At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 to unit, reduces damage from foe's first attack by 40% ("first attack" normally means only the first strike; for effects that grant "unit attacks twice," it means the first and second strikes), and deals damage = 20% of unit's Spd during combat (excluding area-of-effect Specials), and also, when unit deals damage to foe, restores 7 HP to unit (triggers even if 0 damage is dealt). ：500　：200

We recommend the Special Effect Refine for Blade of Shadow

Refined Blade of Shadow inflicts Atk/Spd/Def-5 on his foe during combat and grants Kris (M) an accelerated Special trigger, a Tempo effect, Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 and true damage equal to 20% of his Spd during combat, 40% damage reduction on his foe's first attack, and 7 HP post-combat healing.

While these effects aren't unique to Blade of Shadow, they are still helpful, especially when all of them are combined into one weapon skill.

Kris (M) Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
172
HP	40	Rank: 489/1171
Atk	37	Rank: 584/1171
Spd	40	Rank: 309/1171
Def	30	Rank: 501/1171
Res	25	Rank: 668/1171

Stat Values

Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
+10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses	45	58	45	34	29	211
Lv.40 +10	45	42	45	34	29	195

Stats at Lv 40

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★- Adjusted for Skills	40	53	40	30	25	188
5★ Lv.40	40	37	40	30	25	172

Initial Stats (with Skills)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★ Lv.1	18	25	10	8	6	67

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Aided Dagr	41	46	48	38	31	204
Brave Felix	40	47	48	35	29	199
Ogier	46	44	47	36	24	197
Severa	42	43	47	37	24	193
Brave Robin (M)	40	46	45	35	27	193
Inigo	40	44	45	34	30	193
Emblem Marth	41	45	47	33	27	193
Fallen Lloyd	41	43	46	31	32	193
Edward	40	43	46	43	21	193
Kagetsu	42	43	47	35	25	192
Lapis	41	41	45	29	32	188
Summer Fjorm	43	43	46	28	28	188
Fallen Byleth (F)	40	44	47	32	25	188
Felix	40	46	46	31	25	188
Alear (F)	40	43	46	32	26	187
Alear (M)	40	44	45	33	25	187
Ascended Fir	42	44	46	34	21	187
Lucia	40	41	45	29	32	187
Lumera	43	43	43	33	25	187
Ascended Mareeta	40	40	43	34	25	182
Galzus	40	43	41	36	22	182
Yen'fay	43	37	42	32	28	182
Priam	40	41	40	35	26	182
Malice	40	39	43	32	28	182
Brave Marth	41	41	43	32	25	182
Kamui	44	38	41	36	22	181
Flavia	41	40	41	36	23	181
Duo Eirika	40	36	43	30	28	177
Ninja Zihark	43	37	42	30	24	176
Catherine	43	39	41	30	23	176
Kris (M)	40	37	40	30	25	172
Say'ri	40	35	40	23	34	172
Young Marth	41	36	37	32	26	172
Larcei	41	36	40	30	25	172
Mareeta	41	35	42	31	23	172
Fallen Mareeta	42	33	41	29	23	168
Byleth (F)	40	34	40	33	21	168

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

Kris (M) Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Kris (M) Roles

Kris - Unknown Hero 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

Kris (M) 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.

Kris (M) Strengths

Blade of Shadow is a powerful weapon

On top of accelerating Kris' special trigger, Blade of Shadow also neutralizes penalties on Kris and inflicts Atk/Spd/Def-5 on his enemy if foe initiates combat or if foe's HP is at 100% at the start of combat. These effects makes Kris a formidable offensive unit in both phases of a turn.

When refined, Blade of Shadow instead inflicts Atk/Spd/Def-5 on his foe during combat and grants Kris (M) an accelerated Special trigger, a Tempo effect, Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 and true damage equal to 20% of his Spd during combat, 40% damage reduction on his foe's first attack, and 7 HP post-combat healing.

While these effects aren't unique to Blade of Shadow, they are still helpful, especially when all of them are combined into one weapon skill.

Kris (M) Weaknesses

Low Res

Kris (M)'s Res only sits at 25 at Lv.40. This makes it easy for magic users to take him out. Be mindful of Kris (M)'s positioning in relation to magical units that can easily take him out.

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Should You Unlock Potential for this Hero?	Cannot Unlock Potential

Kris - Unknown Hero Only Appears as a 5 Star Hero!

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Kris (M) - List of Skills

Weapons

Skill Name	Might	Range	Effect	Learned At
Blade of Shadow	16	1	Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count -1). If foe initiates combat or if foe's HP = 100% at start of combat, neutralizes penalties on unit and inflicts Atk/Spd/Def -5 on foe during combat	5★

Assists

This Hero has no Assist skills that can be learned.

Specials

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Daylight	(Cooldown Count = 3) Restores HP = 30% of damage dealt.	5★
Noontime	(Cooldown Count = 2) Restores HP = 30% of damage dealt.	5★

Passives

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
HP/Spd 1	Grants HP +3, Spd +1.	5★
HP/Spd 2	Grants HP +4, Spd +2.	5★
Spurn 1	If unit's Spd > foe's Spd, reduces damage from attacks during combat and from area-of-effect Specials (excluding Røkkr area-of-effect Specials) by percentage = difference between stats x 2 (max 20%). If unit's HP ≤ 25% and unit's attack triggers Special, deals +5 damage when Special triggers.	5★
Spurn 2	If unit's Spd > foe's Spd, reduces damage from attacks during combat and from area-of-effect Specials (excluding Røkkr area-of-effect Specials) by percentage = difference between stats x 3 (max 30%). If unit's HP ≤ 50% and unit's attack triggers Special, deals +5 damage when Special triggers.	5★
Spurn 3	If unit's Spd > foe's Spd, reduces damage from attacks during combat and from area-of-effect Specials (excluding Røkkr area-of-effect Specials) by percentage = difference between stats x 4 (max 40%). If unit's HP ≤ 75% and unit's attack triggers Special, deals +5 damage when Special triggers.	5★
Drive Atk 1	Grants allies within 2 spaces Atk +2 during combat.	5★
Drive Atk 2	Grants allies within 2 spaces Atk +3 during combat.	5★
Joint Drive Atk	Grants Atk+4 to allies within 2 spaces during combat. If unit is within 2 spaces of an ally, grants Atk+4 to unit during combat.	5★

Kris (M) as a Source Hero

Value of Skills	★★★★★

Inheriting Spurn

Kris can be used to inherit the skill Spurn. However, this is a very rare skill and Kris is a very powerful hero. Consider your goals and needs before fodderring for Spurn.

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How to Get Kris (M) / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes

How to Get Kris (M)

Obtain Through Regular Summon

Kris (M) 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)	Philip Reich
Illustrator	Daisuke Izuka
Appears In	Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

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Focus: Heroes Light and Shadow (Revival)

Heroes from Focus - Heroes Light and Shadow (Revival)
Kris (M) [9.0/10]	Kris (F) [9.0/10]	Julian [8.5/10]	Lena [7.5/10]

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