Nemesis Builds and Best IVs

This is a ranking page for the hero Nemesis - King of Liberation 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 Nemesis.

Nemesis Rating and Basic Information

Overall Rating	8.5/10
Reroll Ranking (excluding Inherit Skill)	N/A (▶Reroll Ranking)
Ranking (including Inherit Skill)	B (▶FEH Tier List)

Nemesis - King of Liberation: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type	Red / Sword / Infantry
Rarity	5 Star 4 Star
What Kind of Character Are They?	・Stronger when surrounded by healthy allies ・Weapon skill reduces damage by a percentage ・High Def and Res stats

Nemesis Skills at 5★

Dark Creator S Might: 16　 Range: 1 Grants Def+3. During combat, boosts unit's Atk/Def by number of allies with HP ≥ 90% × 2 (max 6). During unit's first combat in player phase or enemy phase, reduces damage from attacks during combat and from area-of-effect Specials (excluding Røkkr area-of-effect Specials) by percentage = number of allies with HP ≥ 90% × 15 (max 45%).

Dragon Fang Cooldown Count = 4 Boosts Atk by 50%.

Chill Atk 3 At the start of each turn, inflicts Atk -7 on foe on the enemy team with the highest Atk through its next action.

Savage Blow 3 If unit initiates attack, foes within 2 spaces of target take 7 damage after combat.

Nemesis Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat	Superboon/Superbane	IV Recommendation
HP (17)		★★★☆☆
Atk (27)		★★★★★
Spd (6)		★★☆☆☆
Def (14)		★★★★☆
Res (8)		★★★☆☆

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

+Atk/-Spd

The best IVs for Nemesis are +Atk and -Spd. Nemesis specializes single-hit, but very hard-hitting attacks. Maximizing his Atk stat is the best way to improve this and with this stat, he can take out a wide range of units with one blow. His Spd is low, quite unreliable and is of less importance so it can be safely taken as a bane.

+Atk for a +10 Merge

We recommend a +Atk IV when merging Nemesis to 10. This is for the same reasons as above. If you prefer Nemesis to be more bulky. You can go for either +Def or +Res stats.

Nemesis Best Builds

Bruiser Nemesis

HOT
： Dark Creator S ： Reposition ： No Quarter ： -	： Atk/Def Unity ： Atk/Def Bulwark 4 ： Breath of Life 4 ： Distant Counter (M) ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This build stacks Atk/Def skills to make Nemesis bulky while hitting hard at the same time. A/D Bulwark provides healing and prevents foes from going past Nemesis, forcing them to attack Nemesis first.

Budget Nemesis

： Dark Creator S ： Reposition ： Dragon Fang ： -

： Sturdy Stance 2 ： Chill Atk 3 ： Savage Blow 3 ： Quick Riposte 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

A simple budget build using Nemesis' base kit. Dark Creator S is a good base for a tanky unit, though it requires some planning and strategy around it. Sturdy Stance 2 isn't expensive, so you should strongly consider getting it. Quick Riposte 3 is a good Seal that can be utilized by lots of units so if you still don't have it, consider investing for it!

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Nemesis Best Weapon Refine

Effect of Nemesis's Refined Weapon

Exclusive Weapon Effect from Refining (Special Effect Type)
Dark Creator S	SP: 400
Might: 16　Range: 1　HP: 3 Reduces damage from attacks during combat and from area-of-effect Specials (excluding Røkkr area-of-effect Specials) by X% (if it is unit's first combat initiated by foe or first combat initiated by unit that turn, X = number of allies with HP ≥ 75% × 25; max 75; otherwise X = number of allies with HP ≥ 75% × 15; max 45). Grants Def+3. Grants bonus to unit's Atk/Spd/Def/Res during combat = number of allies with HP ≥ 75% × 3, + 4 (max 13). At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 to unit, and grants Special cooldown charge +1 to unit per attack and inflicts Special cooldown charge -1 on foe per attack during combat (only highest value applied; does not stack), and restores 7 HP to unit after combat. ：500　：200

We recommend the Special Effect Refine for Dark Creator S

Refined Dark Creator S grants Nemesis base Def+3, bonus Atk/Spd/Def/Res equal to 8 plus number of allies with HP ≥ 75% (up to +17), percentage-based damage reduction from foe's attacks and area-of-effect Specials (up to 75% on first combat on both phases, and up to 45% otherwise), bonus Special cooldown charge per attack, a Guard effect, and 7 HP post-combat healing.

These effects make Nemesis a deceptively bulky unit despite his age and allow him to withstand multiple attacks per turn.

Nemesis Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
176
HP	43	Rank: 192/1171
Atk	39	Rank: 458/1171
Spd	23	Rank: 1002/1171
Def	37	Rank: 156/1171
Res	34	Rank: 239/1171

Stat Values

Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
+10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses	48	60	27	42	38	215
Lv.40 +10	48	44	27	42	38	199

Stats at Lv 40

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★- Adjusted for Skills	43	55	23	40	34	195
5★ Lv.40	43	39	23	37	34	176
4★ Lv.40	40	37	21	35	31	164

Initial Stats (with Skills)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★ Lv.1	17	27	6	14	8	72
4★ Lv.1	16	22	5	11	7	61

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Nemesis	43	39	23	37	34	176
Spring Bartre	46	40	26	35	25	172
Tobin	46	31	27	33	26	163
Laslow	44	35	26	30	22	157
Hinata	47	32	24	36	18	157
Seliph	47	34	24	30	22	157
Alfonse	43	35	25	32	22	157

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

Nemesis Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Nemesis Roles

Nemesis - King of Liberation 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

Nemesis 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.

Nemesis Strengths

Power boost if healthy allies are nearby

Nemesis comes with Dark Creator S with grants him an Atk/Def boost (up to +6) depending on the number of allies that are at least 90% HP or above within 2 spaces of him, and grants him damage reduction from attacks and area-of-effect Specials (up to 45%) depending on the number of allies that are at least 90% HP or above.

However, when refined, Dark Creator S instead grants Nemesis base Def+3, bonus Atk/Spd/Def/Res equal to 8 plus number of allies with HP ≥ 75% (up to +17), percentage-based damage reduction from foe's attacks and area-of-effect Specials (up to 75% on first combat on both phases, and up to 45% otherwise), bonus Special cooldown charge per attack, a Guard effect, and 7 HP post-combat healing.

This weapon refine make Nemesis a deceptively bulky unit despite his age and allow him to withstand multiple attacks per turn.

Nemesis Weaknesses

Reliant on Dark Creator S

Nemesis is incredibly reliant on Dark Creator S to withstand multiple attacks. If its effects are weakened, either through failing to meet its conditions or if the damage reduction effect is neutralized, Nemesis can easily fall in combat due to having a lower base stat total due to his age.

Power creep comes for every unit as they age, and Nemesis is no exception to this rule.

Should you Unlock Potential?

Should You Unlock Potential for this Hero?

We Recommend Unlocking Potential for Nemesis - King of Liberation!

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

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Nemesis - List of Skills

Weapons

Skill Name	Might	Range	Effect	Learned At
Iron Sword	6	1	No Effect	3★
Steel Sword	8	1	No Effect	3★
Silver Sword	11	1	No Effect	3★
Dark Creator S	16	1	Grants Def+3. During combat, boosts unit's Atk/Def by number of allies with HP ≥ 90% × 2 (max 6). During unit's first combat in player phase or enemy phase, reduces damage from attacks during combat and from area-of-effect Specials (excluding Røkkr area-of-effect Specials) by percentage = number of allies with HP ≥ 90% × 15 (max 45%).	5★

Assists

This Hero has no Assist skills that can be learned.

Specials

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Dragon Gaze	(Cooldown Count = 4) Boosts Atk by 30%.	3★
Dragon Fang	(Cooldown Count = 4) Boosts Atk by 50%.	4★

Passives

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Chill Atk 1	At the start of each turn, inflicts Atk -3 on foe on the enemy team with the highest Atk through its next action.	3★
Chill Atk 2	At the start of each turn, inflicts Atk -5 on foe on the enemy team with the highest Atk through its next action.	3★
Chill Atk 3	At the start of each turn, inflicts Atk -7 on foe on the enemy team with the highest Atk through its next action.	4★
Savage Blow 1	If unit initiates attack, foes within 2 spaces of target take 3 damage after combat.	3★
Savage Blow 2	If unit initiates attack, foes within 2 spaces of target take 5 damage after combat.	4★
Savage Blow 3	If unit initiates attack, foes within 2 spaces of target take 7 damage after combat.	5★

Nemesis as a Source Hero

Value of Skills	★★☆☆☆

Inheriting Chill Atk 3

Nemesis can be used to inherit the skill Chill Atk 3. However, you can only acquire Nemesis from Grand Hero Battles or from using Heroic Grails, so think carefully before foddering him off.

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How to Get Nemesis / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes

How to Get Nemesis

Obtain through a Grand Hero Battle

Nemesis 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)	Taylor Henry
Illustrator	Fujisaka Kimihiko
Appears In	Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Illustration

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