Scion Leif and Seliph Builds and Best IVs

This is a ranking page for the hero Leif - Destined Scions 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 Scion Leif.

Heroes With the Same Name
Leif	Legendary Leif
Scion Leif

New Heroes - Scions of Twelve Featured Heroes
Scion Julia [8.5/10]	Scion Lewyn [8.5/10]	Scion Larcei [9.0/10]	Scion Leif [9.0/10]

Scion Leif Rating and Basic Information

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

Leif - Destined Scions: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type	Colorless / Bow / Cavalry
Rarity	5 Star
What Kind of Character Are They?	・Harmonized unit with exclusive skill ・Withstands lethal damage with 1 HP ・Has another action after combat

Scion Leif Skills at 5★

Bow of Twelve Might: 14　 Range: 2 Enables 【Canto (1)】. Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1). Effective against flying foes. If unit initiates combat or if unit's HP ≥ 75% at start of combat and foe uses magic or staff, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+5 to unit during combat, and also, if unit's HP > 1 and foe would reduce unit's HP to 0, unit survives with 1 HP. (Once per combat. Does not stack.)

Njörun's Zeal Cooldown Count = 3 If unit initiates combat, grants unit another action after combat. (Once per turn.) When Special triggers, inflicts "restricts movement to 1 space" on unit and Pair Up cohort through their next action.

Atk/Spd Catch 4 At start of combat, if foe's HP=100% or if【Penalty】is active on foe, grants Atk/Spd+7 to unit during combat. At start of combat, if foe's HP=100% and【Penalty】is active on foe, grants an additional Atk/Spd+2 to unit during combat. 【Penalty】 All effects that last "on foe through its next action." Includes penalties inflicted by a skill like Panic or Threaten and negative status effects (preventing counterattacks, restricting movement, or the effects of a skill like Triangle Adept or Guard).

S Drink At the start of turn 1, restores 99 HP and grants Special cooldown count -1.

Pulse Smoke 3 Inflicts Special cooldown count+1 on target and foes within 2 spaces of target after combat. (No effect on Special cooldown counts already at maximum.)

Scion Leif Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat	Superboon/Superbane	IV Recommendation
HP (18)		★★★☆☆
Atk (10)		★★★★★
Spd (11)		★★★★★
Def (5)		★★★★☆
Res (3)		★★★☆☆

◯ = 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 Scion Leif are +Spd and -Res.

A +Spd IV adds to his best asset, his high Spd stat, and it almost guarantees that the effects of his weapon is active.

His Res is already on the low side, so it would be safe to take it as a bane.

You can also take a Atk Leif for more firepower.

+Spd for a +10 merge

We recommend a +Spd IV when merging Scion Leif to 10. This is for the same reasons above.

Scion Leif Best Builds

Deadeye Scion Leif

HOT
： Bow of Twelve ： Reposition ： Deadeye ： -	： Atk/Spd Catch 4 ： S Drink ： Fatal Smoke 3 ： Quickened Pulse ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This build precharges Deadeye and activates it with Leif's first attack. This build is great in Aether Raids defense to soften up tanks with the precharged Deadeye, then function as a Wings of Mercy beacon with Bow of Twelve's Miracle effect to finish off the enemy.

Njörun's Zeal / Budget Scion Leif

HOT
： Bow of Twelve ： Reposition ： Njörun's Zeal ： -	： Atk/Spd Catch 4 ： S Drink ： Pulse Smoke 3 ： Quickened Pulse ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This build keeps Leif's base kit as it functions very well right off the bat. Quickened Pulse allows Leif to activate Njörun's Zeal immediately even through Guard effects.

Max Atk Spd Scion Leif

HOT
： Bow of Twelve ： Reposition ： Njörun's Zeal ： -	： Atk/Spd Catch 4 ： Lull Spd/Def 3 ： Pulse Smoke 3 ： Atk/Spd Solo 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

Since S Drink and Quickened Pulse are mainly for the early stages of the map, swapping them out with Lull Spd/Def 3 and a Seal like Atk/Spd Solo 3 will make Scion Leif more relevant as the battle goes on. Run this set if you are expecting longer battles!

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Scion Leif Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
168
HP	40	Rank: 489/1171
Atk	40	Rank: 400/1171
Spd	41	Rank: 260/1171
Def	27	Rank: 646/1171
Res	20	Rank: 1003/1171

Stat Values

Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
+10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses	45	59	46	31	24	205
Lv.40 +10	45	45	46	31	24	191

Stats at Lv 40

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★- Adjusted for Skills	40	54	41	27	20	182
5★ Lv.40	40	40	41	27	20	168

Initial Stats (with Skills)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★ Lv.1	18	24	11	5	3	61

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Ninja Lucina	40	45	48	28	24	185
Niðavellir	40	45	47	27	21	180
Hoshidan Summer Takumi	40	42	46	28	23	179
Wolf	40	39	42	28	20	169
Ascended Laegjarn	40	39	41	30	18	168
Spring Henry	41	37	27	40	23	168
Scion Leif	40	40	41	27	20	168
Summer Leonie	41	36	39	27	19	162
Rolf	40	30	36	28	23	157
Legendary Leif	40	38	22	29	27	156
Bernadetta	38	32	38	22	26	156
Bridal Louise	39	31	34	17	30	151
Claude	39	33	37	20	21	150
Brave Lyn	35	33	35	18	28	149
Valentine's Roy	34	35	19	27	30	145

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

Scion Leif Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Scion Leif Roles

Leif - Destined Scions 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

Scion Leif is a ranged physical attack phase unit. 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.

Access to a Harmonized Skill!

Leif's Harmonized skill grants his team from the same titles as him and Seliph buffs!

Scion Leif is one under the category of harmonized heroes. They have access to a unique harmonized skill which is very similar to duo skills.

You can activate harmonized skills by pressing the the harmonized skill button. Because this harmonized unit features both Leif and Seliph, they can qualify for bonus scores in all of the games where these two show up!

Scion Leif's Harmonized Skill Effect

Harmonized Skill

Grants the following effects to unit and allies from the same titles as unit for 1 turn: 【Resonance: Blades】, 【Desperation】, and "if unit initiates combat, unit makes a guaranteed follow-up attack." 【Resonance: Blades】 Grants Atk/Spd +4 during combat for 1 turn. 【Desperation】 Grants the following effect for 1 turn: "If unit initiates combat, unit can make a follow-up attack before foe can counterattack." (Harmonized Skills can be used by tapping the Harmonized button. Harmonized Skills cannot be used by units deployed using Pair Up.)

Resonance Effect

Genealogy of the Holy War ／ Thracia 776
Increases scores in Resonant Battles.

Scion Leif's Harmonized skill grants the following effects:

• Grants Atk/Spd+4 during combat.
• Desperation 3 effect
• If any of his team from the same titles initiate combat, they can make a follow-up attack before their target can counterattack

This makes Scion Leif a really good unit that can one-shot enemy units without fearing of retaliation.

Scion Leif Strengths

Can withstand lethal damage!

Scion Leif survives this Blue Bow's Special trigger damage!

Scion Leif's Bow of Twelve not only accelerates his Special trigger, grants him Atk/Spd/Def/Res+5 if his target uses magic, but also enables him to survive lethal damage in his first combat per turn.

This is extremely powerful, as he cannot be one-shot by a unit unless they can survive his counterattack and are granted another action by a dancer.

Njörun's Zeal grants another action!

In conjuction with his weapon, Njörun's Zeal allows Leif to have another action when it triggers.

Even though it only restricts him to one space, he can potentially take out 2 units in one turn.

This pairs well with the【Canto (1)】effect, as it triggers after Njörun's Zeal.

So the breakdown of how Leif can operate is:

• Move 3 spaces and attack
• Njörun's Zeal triggers, can move 1 space and attack someone again
*【Canto (1)】triggers and enables him to retreat

Activates's Duo's Hindrance in Aether Raids

Being a Harmonized unit means that Scion Leif activates Duo's Hindrance on Aether Raids defense.

As long as Scion Leif is alive, any Duo or Harmonized units on the enemy team will be unable to use their skills from turns 1-6.

Because of this and how good the rest of his kit is, he'll be a common sight in Aether Raids.

Scion Leif Weaknesses

Not as good outside of player's hands

While Scion Leif's kit is good, he won't be as oppressive if being controlled by the game's AI.

This is due to the AI coded not to use the Harmonized skill and is also open to be baited and manipulated.

High power units that can follow-up

Due to the nature of his weapon, a very powerful unit with a brave weapon can potentially bypass the effect.

For instance, if a Reinhardt is able to deal enough damage to Leif to trigger the Bow of Twelve's effect, he can defeat Leif with the second attack.

Another way to do this is to use a very tanky unit that can perform a follow-up attack.

This unit can take Leif's attack, retaliate with a counterattack that will trigger the lethal damage effect, and then perform a follow-up attack that will finish him off.

Melee units

Since Scion Leif does not have any Close Counter, another way to defeat him is to just use a melee unit to get up in his personal space.

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Scion Leif - List of Skills

Weapons

Skill Name	Might	Range	Effect	Learned At
Iron Bow	4	2	Effective against flying units.	5★
Steel Bow	6	2	Effective against flying units.	5★
Silver Bow	9	2	Effective against flying units.	5★
Bow of Twelve	14	2	Enables 【Canto (1)】. Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1). Effective against flying foes. If unit initiates combat or if unit's HP ≥ 75% at start of combat and foe uses magic or staff, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+5 to unit during combat, and also, if unit's HP > 1 and foe would reduce unit's HP to 0, unit survives with 1 HP. (Once per combat. Does not stack.)	5★

Assists

This Hero has no Assist skills that can be learned.

Specials

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Night Sky	(Cooldown Count = 3) Boosts damage dealt by 50%.	5★
Astra	(Cooldown Count = 4) Boosts damage dealt by 150%.	5★
Njörun's Zeal	(Cooldown Count = 3) If unit initiates combat, grants unit another action after combat. (Once per turn.) When Special triggers, inflicts "restricts movement to 1 space" on unit and Pair Up cohort through their next action.	5★

Passives

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Atk/Spd Catch 1	At start of combat, if foe’s HP = 100% or if【Penalty】is active on foe, grants Atk/Spd+3 to unit during combat. 【Penalty】 All effects that last "on foe through its next action." Includes penalties inflicted by a skill like Panic or Threaten and negative status effects (preventing counterattacks, restricting movement, or the effects of a skill like Triangle Adept or Guard).	5★
Atk/Spd Catch 2	At start of combat, if foe’s HP = 100% or if【Penalty】is active on foe, grants Atk/Spd+4 to unit during combat. 【Penalty】 All effects that last "on foe through its next action." Includes penalties inflicted by a skill like Panic or Threaten and negative status effects (preventing counterattacks, restricting movement, or the effects of a skill like Triangle Adept or Guard).	5★
Atk/Spd Catch 3	At start of combat, if foe’s HP = 100% or if【Penalty】is active on foe, grants Atk/Spd+5 to unit during combat. 【Penalty】 All effects that last "on foe through its next action." Includes penalties inflicted by a skill like Panic or Threaten and negative status effects (preventing counterattacks, restricting movement, or the effects of a skill like Triangle Adept or Guard).	5★
Atk/Spd Catch 4	At start of combat, if foe's HP=100% or if【Penalty】is active on foe, grants Atk/Spd+7 to unit during combat. At start of combat, if foe's HP=100% and【Penalty】is active on foe, grants an additional Atk/Spd+2 to unit during combat. 【Penalty】 All effects that last "on foe through its next action." Includes penalties inflicted by a skill like Panic or Threaten and negative status effects (preventing counterattacks, restricting movement, or the effects of a skill like Triangle Adept or Guard).	5★
S Drink	At the start of turn 1, restores 99 HP and grants Special cooldown count -1.	5★
Pulse Smoke 1	If unit initiates combat, inflicts Special cooldown count+1 on target and foes within 1 space of target after combat. (No effect on Special cooldown counts already at maximum.)	5★
Pulse Smoke 2	If unit initiates combat, inflicts Special cooldown count+1 on target and foes within 2 spaces of target after combat. (No effect on Special cooldown counts already at maximum.)	5★
Pulse Smoke 3	Inflicts Special cooldown count+1 on target and foes within 2 spaces of target after combat. (No effect on Special cooldown counts already at maximum.)	5★

Scion Leif as a Source Hero

Value of Skills	★★★★☆

Inheriting Atk/Spd Catch 4 and Pulse Smoke 3

You can inherit Atk/Spd Catch 4 and Pulse Smoke 3 from Scion Leif. However, he is a very powerful unit, so we recommend keeping and building him before foddering off or merging any duplicates.

You cannot inherit all instances of both skills off Leif, however.

You will need to obtain Atk/Spd Catch 1-3 from another unit like Summer Caeda and then inherit the rest from Leif.

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How to Get Scion Leif / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes

How to Get Scion Leif

Obtained through a Special Summoning Event!

Scion Leif 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.

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Voice Actor and Illustrator Information

Voice Actor (English)	Nicolas Roye with Christian La Monte
Illustrator	Hino Shinnosuke
Appears In	Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War Fire Emblem: Thracia 776

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Heroes from New Heroes - Scions of Twelve
Scion Julia [8.5/10]	Scion Lewyn [8.5/10]	Scion Larcei [9.0/10]	Scion Leif [9.0/10]

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