Caellach Builds and Best IVs

This is a ranking page for the hero Caellach - Tiger Eye 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 Caellach.

Caellach Rating and Basic Information

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

Caellach - Tiger Eye: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type	Green / Axe / Infantry
Rarity	4 Star 3 Star
What Kind of Character Are They?	・Refined Tiger-Eye Axe inflicts stat penalties and Discord onto multiple foes and grants Caellach bonus stats, a guaranteed follow-up attack, bonus damage per attack, and damage reduction and reflection on his foe's first attack.

Caellach Skills at 5★

Tiger-Eye Axe Might: 16　 Range: 1 At start of turn, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, inflicts Atk/Def-7 and 【Discord】 on closest foes and any foe within 2 spaces of those foes through their next actions. At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 to unit and reduces damage from foe's first attack by 30% during combat, and unit's next attack deals damage = 30% of foe's attack damage prior to reductions (resets at end of combat; only highest value applied; does not stack).

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

Guard 3 If unit’s HP ≥ 80% at start of combat, enemy is inflicted with Special cooldown charge -1. (If using similar skill, only highest value applied. )

Even Def Wave 3 At start of even-numbered turns, grants Def +6 to unit and adjacent allies for 1 turn. (Bonus granted to unit even if no allies are adjacent. )

Caellach Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat	Superboon/Superbane	IV Recommendation
HP (19)		★★☆☆☆
Atk (24)		★★★★☆
Spd (8)		★★★★★
Def (7)		★★★☆☆
Res (9)		★★☆☆☆

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

+Spd/-Res

The best IVs for Caellach are +Spd and -Res. As an enemy phase unit, Caellach needs to be bulky to take the attacks from foes. His only hindrance in doing so is vulnerability to follow-up attacks because of his low Spd. Thus, +Spd is taken not to score follow-up attacks, but to reduce the number of hostile follow-up attacks he takes. His Res stat is of less importance so it can be safely taken as a bane.

If you prefer a more offensive Caellach, you can take advantage of his superboon and get a +Atk IV instead. Take note that his Spd is also a superboon!

+Spd for a +10 Merge

We recommend a +Spd IV when merging Caellach to 10. This is for the same reasons as above. With this IV at +10 merges, you can reach 35 Spd which is not enough to score frequent follow-up attacks, but it protects him from a lot more follow-up attacks. This increases his survivability by a lot. Again, you can take a +Atk IV if you prefer a more offensive Caellach.

Caellach Best Builds

Bruiser Caellach

HOT
： Tiger-Eye Axe ： Reposition ： No Quarter ： Emblem Ike	： Atk/Res Finish 4 ： Atk/Def Bulwark 4 ： Time's Pulse 4 ： Distant Counter (M) ： Guard Echo

How to Use, Explanation

This build uses high investment to have Caellach be a bruiser unit. His above average Res allows him to survive against magic damage, giving him a niche over similar archetype units.

Budget Caellach

： Tiger-Eye Axe ： Reposition ： Iceberg ： -

： Atk/Res Solo 3 ： Quick Riposte 3 ： Atk Smoke 3 ： Distant Counter (M) ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This budget build increases Atk and Res to take one magic attack and then retaliate and defeat the foe. There are very few budget options for Caellach given his archetype and stat spread, and this gives him a niche over all the other budget Axe Infantry options.

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Caellach Best Weapon Refine

Effect of Caellach's Refined Weapon

Exclusive Weapon Effect from Refining (Special Effect Type)
Tiger-Eye Axe	SP: 400
Might: 16　Range: 1　HP: 3 At start of turn, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, inflicts Atk/Def-7 and 【Discord】 on closest foes and any foe within 2 spaces of those foes through their next actions. At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 to unit and reduces damage from foe's first attack by 30% during combat, and unit's next attack deals damage = 30% of foe's attack damage prior to reductions (resets at end of combat; only highest value applied; does not stack). If any 【Bonus】 is active on unit or any 【Penalty】 is active on foe, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 to unit, inflicts penalty on foe's Atk/Spd/Def = highest penalty on each stat between target and foes within 2 spaces of target (calculates each stat penalty independently), unit makes a guaranteed follow-up attack, and unit deals damage = 10% of unit's Atk during combat (excluding area-of-effect Specials). ：500　：200

We recommend the Special Effect Refine for Tiger-Eye Axe

Refined Tiger-Eye Axe inflicts Atk/Def-7 and 【Discord】 onto the closest foe and nearby foes to the target foe, grants Caellach bonus stats, bonus damage equal to 10% of his Atk, a guaranteed follow-up attack, 30% damage reduction on foe's first attack, damage reflection equal to the amount of damage reduced, and inflicts stat penalties onto his foe based on the highest stat penalties between his foe and nearby foes.

While this refine isn't excellent compared to weapon refines of similar units, it still provides Caellach just enough to remain competitive in battle.

Caellach Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
176
HP	45	Rank: 107/1171
Atk	40	Rank: 400/1171
Spd	27	Rank: 880/1171
Def	31	Rank: 455/1171
Res	33	Rank: 285/1171

Stat Values

Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
+10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses	50	59	31	35	38	213
Lv.40 +10	50	45	31	35	38	199

Stats at Lv 40

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★- Adjusted for Skills	45	54	27	31	33	190
5★ Lv.40	45	40	27	31	33	176
4★ Lv.40	42	38	25	28	31	164
3★ Lv.40	41	36	24	27	29	157

Initial Stats (with Skills)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★ Lv.1	19	24	8	7	9	67
4★ Lv.1	18	20	7	6	9	60
3★ Lv.1	18	17	7	6	8	56

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Ganglöt	40	44	30	38	35	187
Caellach	45	40	27	31	33	176
Rinkah	40	34	39	41	18	172
Mustafa	45	38	25	36	28	172
Darros	46	36	32	37	21	172
Libra	40	35	32	28	29	164
Helbindi	44	35	18	35	31	163
Brave Ike	43	36	28	35	20	162
Dorcas	45	35	23	35	24	162
Spring Chrom	43	35	32	28	20	158
Hawkeye	45	33	22	28	30	158
Summer Xander	43	32	30	36	16	157
Summer Tiki (Adult)	35	36	30	32	24	157

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

Caellach Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Caellach Roles

Caellach - Tiger Eye 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

Caellach 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.

Caellach Strengths

Tiger-Eye Axe improves Caellach on both offense and defense

Caellach's base Tiger-Eye Axe inflicts Atk/Def-7 and 【Discord】 onto the closest foe and nearby foes to the target foe, grants Caellach bonus stats, 30% damage reduction on foe's first attack, and damage reflection equal to the amount of damage reduced.

When refined, Tiger-Eye Axe inflicts Atk/Def-7 and 【Discord】 onto the closest foe and nearby foes to the target foe, grants Caellach bonus stats, bonus damage equal to 10% of his Atk, a guaranteed follow-up attack, 30% damage reduction on foe's first attack, damage reflection equal to the amount of damage reduced, and inflicts stat penalties onto his foe based on the highest stat penalties between his foe and nearby foes.

The refine effects granted aren't spectacular, but they still improve Caellach's combat by granting a great stat swing in combat, a guaranteed follow-up attack, and bonus damage per attack. Caellach can function on a budget with or without the refine, but he will not excel compared to modern Axe Infantry units with their own exclusive weapons or weapon refines.

Caellach Weaknesses

Low Spd

Caellach has low Spd. Even if he is a generally durable unit, red units with high Spd can easily take him down. Be mindful of Caellach's position in relation to units that pose a threat to him!

This is why for our builds, we strongly recommend getting Quick Riposte 3 Sacred Seal, as this is one of the only ways he can score consistent follow-up attacks. It synergizes well with Reprisal Axe+ as both are enemy phase skills.

Redundancy

Caellach is a free-to-play Axe Infantry unit obtainable with Heroic Grails. However, his stat spread isn't favorable compared to other options in the Heroic Grail pool like Fallen Linus who has a better stat spread and a better exclusive weapon.

Caellach's niche over similar units is having an above average Res stat, allowing him to soak up one or two magic attacks from his enemies. If you need a unit in this archetype that can perform this role, then Caellach will be useful. Otherwise, stick to other Axe Infantry options.

Should you Unlock Potential?

Should You Unlock Potential for this Hero?

We Do Not Recommend Unlocking Potential for Caellach - Tiger Eye!

We cannot recommend you to Unlock Potential to make Caellach - Tiger Eye a 5 Star Hero. Caellach - Tiger Eye is difficult to make use of except under specific conditions. Unless Caellach - Tiger Eye is a favorite character of yours or you have excess Hero Feathers to spare, we recommend you pass on Unlocking their Potential.

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Caellach - List of Skills

Weapons

Skill Name	Might	Range	Effect	Learned At
Iron Axe	6	1	No Effect	3★
Steel Axe	8	1	No Effect	3★
Reprisal Axe	10	1	If foe initiates combat, grants Atk+6 during combat.	3★
Reprisal Axe+	14	1	If foe initiates combat, grants Atk+6 during combat.	5★
Tiger-Eye Axe	16	1	At start of turn, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, inflicts Atk/Def-7 and 【Discord】 on closest foes and any foe within 2 spaces of those foes through their next actions. At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 to unit and reduces damage from foe's first attack by 30% during combat, and unit's next attack deals damage = 30% of foe's attack damage prior to reductions (resets at end of combat; only highest value applied; does not stack).	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
Guard 1	If unit’s HP  = 100% at start of combat, enemy is inflicted with Special cooldown charge -1. (If using similar skill, only highest value applied. )	3★
Guard 2	If unit’s HP ≥ 90% at start of combat, enemy is inflicted with Special cooldown charge -1. (If using similar skill, only highest value applied. )	5★
Guard 3	If unit’s HP ≥ 80% at start of combat, enemy is inflicted with Special cooldown charge -1. (If using similar skill, only highest value applied. )	5★
Even Def Wave 1	At start of even-numbered turns, grants Def +2 to unit and adjacent allies for 1 turn. (Bonus granted to unit even if no allies are adjacent. )	3★
Even Def Wave 2	At start of even-numbered turns, grants Def +4 to unit and adjacent allies for 1 turn. (Bonus granted to unit even if no allies are adjacent. )	3★
Even Def Wave 3	At start of even-numbered turns, grants Def +6 to unit and adjacent allies for 1 turn. (Bonus granted to unit even if no allies are adjacent. )	4★

Caellach as a Source Hero

Value of Skills	★★☆☆☆

Inheriting Reprisal Axe+

Caellach can be used to inherit the skill Reprisal Axe+. However, you can only acquire Caellach from Grand Hero Battles or from using Heroic Grails, so think carefully before foddering him off.

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How to Get Caellach / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes

How to Get Caellach

Obtain through a Grand Hero Battle

Caellach 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)	Mike McFarland
Illustrator	Yoneko
Appears In	Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones

Illustration

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