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New Year Kaden Builds and Best IVs
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This is a ranking page for the hero Kaden - Refreshed Kitsune 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 New Year Kaden.
| Heroes With the Same Name | |
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 New Year Kaden
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List of Contents
| Special Heroes - New Year: ω Special Heroes Featured Heroes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 New Year Anna[7.0/10] |
New Year Kaden [8.5/10] |
 New Year Alfonse[8.5/10] |
 New Year Velouria[8.0/10] |
 New Year Lethe[8.0/10] |
 New Year Peony[9.0/10] |
 New Year Selkie[8.0/10] |
 New Year Plumeria[8.0/10] |
New Year Kaden Rating and Basic Information
| Overall Rating | 8.5/10 |
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| Reroll Ranking (excluding Inherit Skill) |
C (▶Reroll Ranking) |
| Ranking (including Inherit Skill) |
B (▶FEH Tier List) |
Kaden - Refreshed Kitsune: Basic Information
| Color / Weapon Type / Move Type | |
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| Rarity | |
| What Kind of Character Are They? | ・Refined Refreshed Fang grants nearby allies bonus stats and bonus damage, inflicts Atk/Spd-5 on Kaden's foe, grants Kaden bonus stats, true damage, true damage reduction, Special cooldown charges per attack, a Null Follow-Up effect, and neutralizes Kaden's Atk/Spd penalties. |
New Year Kaden Skills at 5★
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Might: 14 Range: 1 Grants Spd+3. A start of combat, if foe's HP ≥ 75%, grants Spd+5 to unit, inflicts Spd-5 on foe, and then, if unit's Spd > foe's Spd, deals damage = 70% of difference between Spd. (Maximum bonus of +7 damage. Works w/ Phantom Spd.) At start of turn, if unit is adjacent to only beasts/dragons or if unit is solo, unit transforms (otherwise, unit reverts). If unit transforms, grants Atk+2, and also, if unit initiates combat, inflicts Atk/Def-4 on foe during combat and blocks follow-ups. |
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Range: 1 Swap places with an adjacent ally. |
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If a movement Assist skill (like Reposition, Shove, Pivot etc.) is used by unit or targets unit, inflicts Atk/Def-6 on nearest foes within 4 spaces of both unit and target through their next actions. |
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At start of even-numbered turns, grants Spd +6 to unit and adjacent allies for 1 turn. (Bonus granted to unit even if no allies are adjacent. ) |
New Year Kaden Best IVs
Recommended IVs
| Stat | Superboon/Superbane | IV Recommendation |
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| HP (17) |
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★★☆☆☆ |
| Atk (23) |
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★★★★☆ |
| Spd (14) |
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★★★★★ |
| Def (6) |
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★★★☆☆ |
| Res (6) |
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★★☆☆☆ |
◯ = Stat gains +4 with a superboon, ✕= Stat goes down by -4 with a superbane, - = No assets or flaws
| See the IV Checker for All Units | 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 New Year Kaden are +Spd and -Res. A higher Spd stat allows New Year Kaden to get a ton of follow-up attacks on his foes. It also protects him from hostile follow-up attacks. His Res is of less importance and thus safe to be taken as a bane.
+Spd for a +10 Merge
We recommend a +Spd IV when merging New Year Kaden to 10. This is for the same reasons as above. If you prefer relying on skills and support to increase Kaden's Spd, you can go for a +Atk IV instead. This will allow you to focus on one-hitting opponents.
New Year Kaden Best Builds
Offensive New Year Kaden
| HOT | |
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| Updated on 07/08/2025 | |
How to Use, Explanation
This premium offensive build allows Kaden to deal decent damage while also providing support to his allies.
Hybrid Budget New Year Kaden
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Smite
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How to Use, Explanation
This budget hybrid build allows Kaden to mount a decent offensive while providing support for his allies using skills from Divine Codes. Using Smite will result in Kaden having bonuses in all stats, which aid allies with his refined weapon.
New Year Kaden Best Weapon Refine
Effect of New Year Kaden's Refined Weapon
| Exclusive Weapon Effect from Refining (Special Effect Type) | |
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| SP: 400 | |
| Might: 14 Range: 1 HP: 3 Grants Spd+3. If unit is transformed or if foe's HP ≥ 75% at start of combat, grants Atk/Spd+5 to unit, inflicts Atk/Spd-5 on foe, deals damage = 20% of unit's Spd (including area-of-effect Specials), neutralizes effects that guarantee foe's follow-up attacks and effects that prevent unit's follow-up attacks, and neutralizes unit's penalties to Atk/Spd during combat. At start of turn, if unit is adjacent to only beast or dragon allies or if unit is not adjacent to any ally, unit transforms (otherwise, unit reverts). If unit transforms, grants Atk+2, inflicts Atk/Def-X on foe during combat (X = number of spaces from start position to end position of whoever initiated combat + 3; max 6), and also, if X ≥ 5, reduces damage from foe's first attack by 30% during combat. For allies within 3 spaces of unit, grants bonus to ally's Atk/Spd/Def/Res = current bonus on each of unit's stats (calculates each value independently) and ally deals damage = 50% of total bonuses on unit during combat (excluding area-of-effect Specials). If unit is within 3 spaces of an ally, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+5 to unit, reduces damage from foe's first attack by 20% of unit's Spd ("first attack" normally means only the first strike; for effects that grant "unit attacks twice," it means the first and second strikes), and grants Special cooldown charge +1 to unit per attack during combat (only highest value applied; does not stack).  ：500  ：200 |
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We recommend the Special Effect Refine for Refreshed Fang
Refined Refreshed Fang grants allies within 3 spaces of Kaden bonus Atk/Spd/Def/Res equal to the current bonus on each of Kaden's stats and bonus damage equal to 50% of that amount. This effect is valuable for supporting allies, improving their combat capabilities passively simply by being near Kaden.
In combat, refined Refreshed Fang inflicts Atk/Spd-5 on Kaden's foe, grants Kaden Atk/Spd+10, Def/Res+5, bonus true damage equal to 20% of his Spd, true damage reduction on foe's first attack equal to 20% of Kaden's Spd, Special cooldown charge +1 per attack, a Null Follow-Up effect and neutralizes Kaden's Atk/Spd penalties.
Refined Refreshed Fang simultaneously provides both ally support and combat effects, allowing New Year Kaden to fulfill multiple roles for his team.
New Year Kaden Stats
Stat Rankings
| Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 168 | ||
| HP | 
41 |
Rank: 342/1317 |
| Atk | 
35 |
Rank: 736/1317 |
| Spd | 
39 |
Rank: 368/1317 |
| Def | 
25 |
Rank: 737/1317 |
| Res | 
28 |
Rank: 479/1317 |
Stat Values
Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)
| HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res | Total | |
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| +10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses | 46 | 54 | 47 | 29 | 32 | 208 | Lv.40 +10 | 46 | 40 | 44 | 29 | 32 | 191 |
| HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res | Total | |
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| +HP Lv.40 +10 | 48 | 39 | 43 | 29 | 32 | 191 |
| +Atk Lv.40 +10 | 45 | 42 | 43 | 29 | 32 | 191 |
| +Spd Lv.40 +10 | 45 | 39 | 46 | 29 | 32 | 191 |
| +Def Lv.40 +10 | 45 | 39 | 43 | 33 | 32 | 192 |
| +Res Lv.40 +10 | 45 | 39 | 43 | 29 | 35 | 191 |
Stats at Lv 40
| HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res | Total | |
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| 5★- Adjusted for Skills | 41 | 49 | 42 | 25 | 28 | 185 |
| 5★ Lv.40 | 41 | 35 | 39 | 25 | 28 | 168 |
| 4★ Lv.40 | 38 | 33 | 37 | 23 | 25 | 156 |
Initial Stats (with Skills)
| HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res | Total | |
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| 5★ Lv.1 | 17 | 23 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 66 |
| 4★ Lv.1 | 16 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 55 |
Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes
| Hero |
HP |
Atk |
Spd |
Def |
Res |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 46 | 48 | 36 | 24 | 195 | |
| 40 | 47 | 48 | 42 | 18 | 195 | |
| 40 | 46 | 49 | 36 | 24 | 195 | |
| 45 | 49 | 17 | 49 | 30 | 190 | |
| 40 | 46 | 48 | 35 | 21 | 190 | |
| 46 | 48 | 20 | 48 | 28 | 190 | |
| 40 | 44 | 47 | 35 | 24 | 190 | |
| 40 | 47 | 45 | 36 | 21 | 189 | |
| 45 | 47 | 16 | 47 | 30 | 185 | |
| 40 | 46 | 47 | 33 | 19 | 185 | |
| 40 | 45 | 47 | 32 | 21 | 185 | |
| 40 | 44 | 46 | 34 | 21 | 185 | |
| 40 | 42 | 47 | 30 | 20 | 179 | |
| 41 | 46 | 16 | 41 | 35 | 179 | |
| 40 | 44 | 46 | 33 | 16 | 179 | |
| 40 | 43 | 40 | 35 | 21 | 179 | |
| 40 | 41 | 44 | 32 | 21 | 178 | |
| 40 | 37 | 42 | 27 | 28 | 174 | |
| 41 | 38 | 16 | 38 | 35 | 168 | |
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New Year Kaden
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41 | 35 | 39 | 25 | 28 | 168 |
| 40 | 38 | 44 | 24 | 22 | 168 | |
| 40 | 39 | 43 | 25 | 20 | 167 | |
| 41 | 35 | 41 | 27 | 18 | 162 | |
| 35 | 31 | 39 | 16 | 40 | 161 | |
| 41 | 29 | 34 | 30 | 23 | 157 | |
| 40 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 17 | 157 | |
| 40 | 30 | 37 | 33 | 17 | 157 | |
| 41 | 33 | 38 | 26 | 19 | 157 | |
| 35 | 29 | 38 | 19 | 35 | 156 | |
| 38 | 32 | 36 | 25 | 25 | 156 |
Note: Stats bonuses from skills are not taken into account.
New Year Kaden Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses
New Year Kaden Roles
New Year Kaden 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.
New Year Kaden Strengths
Refined Refreshed Fang provides support and in-combat bonuses
New Year Kaden's refined Refreshed Fang grants allies within 3 spaces of Kaden bonus Atk/Spd/Def/Res equal to the current bonus on each of Kaden's stats and bonus damage equal to 50% of that amount. This effect is valuable for supporting allies, improving their combat capabilities passively simply by being near Kaden.
In combat, refined Refreshed Fang inflicts Atk/Spd-5 on Kaden's foe, grants Kaden Atk/Spd+10, Def/Res+5, bonus true damage equal to 20% of his Spd, true damage reduction on foe's first attack equal to 20% of Kaden's Spd, Special cooldown charge +1 per attack, a Null Follow-Up effect and neutralizes Kaden's Atk/Spd penalties.
Refined Refreshed Fang simultaneously provides both ally support and combat effects, allowing New Year Kaden to fulfill multiple roles for his team.
New Year Kaden Weaknesses
Weak to Cavalry Effective Weapons
New Year Kaden takes 1.5x damage from cavalry-effective weapons like Ridersbane or Rauðrwolf+, and one blow from this type of weapon is sure to take him down. Make sure you know what weapons you are up against before hopping too far into the line of battle!
Weak to Beast Effective Weapons
New Year Kaden takes 1.5x damage from beast-effective weapons like Brave Eliwood's Nini's Ice Lance or Picnic Flora's Sæhrímnir, and one blow from this type of weapon is sure to take him down. Make sure you know what weapons you are up against before hopping too far into the line of battle!
Should you Unlock Potential?
| Should You Unlock Potential for this Hero? |
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We Recommend You Unlock Potential for Kaden - Refreshed Kitsune!
We recommend that you use Unlock Potential to bring Kaden - Refreshed Kitsune from 4 Stars to 5 Stars. Kaden - Refreshed Kitsune is a very useful red beast attacker, so we recommend you Unlock Potential for Kaden - Refreshed Kitsune if your team lacks a strong red beast attacker.
New Year Kaden - List of Skills
Weapons
| Skill Name | Might | Range | Effect | Learned At |
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| 4 | 1 | At start of turn, if unit is adjacent to only beast or dragon allies or if unit is not adjacent to any ally, unit transforms (otherwise, unit reverts). If unit transforms, grants Atk+2, and if unit initiates combat, inflicts Atk/Def-4 on foe during combat | 4★ | |
| 6 | 1 | At start of turn, if unit is adjacent to only beast or dragon allies or if unit is not adjacent to any ally, unit transforms (otherwise, unit reverts). If unit transforms, grants Atk+2, and if unit initiates combat, inflicts Atk/Def-4 on foe during combat | 4★ | |
| 9 | 1 | At start of turn, if unit is adjacent to only beast or dragon allies or if unit is not adjacent to any ally, unit transforms (otherwise, unit reverts). If unit transforms, unit can move 1 extra space. (That turn only. Does not stack.) If unit transforms, | 4★ | |
| 14 | 1 | Grants Spd+3. A start of combat, if foe's HP ≥ 75%, grants Spd+5 to unit, inflicts Spd-5 on foe, and then, if unit's Spd > foe's Spd, deals damage = 70% of difference between Spd. (Maximum bonus of +7 damage. Works w/ Phantom Spd.) At start of turn, if unit is adjacent to only beasts/dragons or if unit is solo, unit transforms (otherwise, unit reverts). If unit transforms, grants Atk+2, and also, if unit initiates combat, inflicts Atk/Def-4 on foe during combat and blocks follow-ups. |
5★ |
Assists
| Skill Name | Range | Effect | Learned At |
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| 1 | Swap places with an adjacent ally. | 4★ |
Specials
| This Hero has no Special skills that can be learned. |
Passives
| Skill Name | Effect | Learned At |
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| If a movement Assist skill (like Reposition, Shove, Pivot etc.) is used by unit or targets unit, inflicts Atk/Def-2 on nearest foes within 4 spaces of both unit and target through their next actions. | 4★ | |
| If a movement Assist skill (like Reposition, Shove, Pivot etc.) is used by unit or targets unit, inflicts Atk/Def-4 on nearest foes within 4 spaces of both unit and target through their next actions. | 4★ | |
| If a movement Assist skill (like Reposition, Shove, Pivot etc.) is used by unit or targets unit, inflicts Atk/Def-6 on nearest foes within 4 spaces of both unit and target through their next actions. | 4★ | |
| At start of even-numbered turns, grants Spd +2 to unit and adjacent allies for 1 turn. (Bonus granted to unit even if no allies are adjacent. ) | 4★ | |
| At start of even-numbered turns, grants Spd +4 to unit and adjacent allies for 1 turn. (Bonus granted to unit even if no allies are adjacent. ) | 4★ | |
| At start of even-numbered turns, grants Spd +6 to unit and adjacent allies for 1 turn. (Bonus granted to unit even if no allies are adjacent. ) | 5★ |
New Year Kaden as a Source Hero
| Value of Skills | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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Inheriting Atk/Def Snag 3 and Even Spd Wave 3
New Year Kaden can be used to inherit the skill Atk/Def Snag 3 and Even Spd Wave 3. Please consider that New Year Kaden is a special hero whom you can only get from specific banners. Please think carerfully before fodderring him off!
How to Get New Year Kaden / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes
How to Get New Year Kaden
Obtained through a Special Summoning Event!
New Year Kaden is a limited time Hero who can be pulled from a Special Heroes Summoning Event. They do not appear in regular summons.
Note: Not currently a featured hero in any Summon events.
Current Focuses and Which You Should Pull From
Voice Actor and Illustrator Information
| Voice Actor (English) |
Max Mittelman |
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| Illustrator | Yakiniku |
| Appears In |
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FEH: Related Guides
Special Heroes: New Year: ω Special Heroes
| Heroes from Special Heroes - New Year: ω Special Heroes | |||
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| New Year Anna [7.0/10] |
New Year Kaden [8.5/10] |
New Year Alfonse [8.5/10] |
New Year Velouria [8.0/10] |
| New Year Lethe [8.0/10] |
New Year Peony [9.0/10] |
New Year Selkie [8.0/10] |
New Year Plumeria [8.0/10] |
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