Ash Builds and Best IVs

This is a ranking page for the hero Ash - Retainer to Askr 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 Ash.

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Ash	New Year Ash

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Rearmed Sonya [9.0/10]	Legendary Micaiah [9.0/10]	Ash [9.0/10]	Elimine [9.5/10]

Ash Rating and Basic Information

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

Ash - Retainer to Askr: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type	Colorless / Colorless Beast / Infantry
Rarity	5 Star
What Kind of Character Are They?	・Weapon skill provides a 12 point Atk swing, guarantees a follow-up attack, and prevents foe's follow-up attack ・Neutralizes enemy Special acceleration and Guard effects ・Provides superior mobility to all nearby allies

Ash Skills at 5★

Horn of Opening Might: 14　 Range: 1 Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1). If unit is within 3 spaces of an ally, grants Atk+6 to unit during combat and inflicts Atk-6 on foe during combat. Grants the following effects based on the number of allies within 3 spaces: ≥ 2 allies: unit makes a guaranteed follow-up attack; ≥ 3 allies, foe cannot make a follow-up attack. 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, deals +7 damage when Special triggers, and neutralizes effects that grant "Special cooldown charge +X" to foe or inflict "Special cooldown charge -X" on unit.

Bonfire Cooldown Count = 3 Boosts damage dealt by 50% of unit’s Def.

Atk/Def Unity If unit is within 2 spaces of an ally, grants Atk/Def +5 and bonus to Atk/Def during combat = current penalty on each of those stats x 2. (Example: If unit has -7 penalty to Atk, grants Atk +19, for a net bonus of Atk +12) Calculates each stat bonus independently.

Lull Atk/Def 3 Inflicts Atk/Def-3 on foe and neutralizes foe's bonuses to Atk/Def (from skills like Fortify, Rally, etc.) during combat.

Opening Retainer Allies within 2 spaces can move to a space within 2 spaces of unit. 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.

Ash Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat	Superboon/Superbane	IV Recommendation
HP (19)		★★★☆☆
Atk (9)		★★★★★
Spd (5)		★★★☆☆
Def (11)		★★★★☆
Res (10)		★★★☆☆

◯ = Stat gains +4 with a superboon, ✕= Stat goes down by -4 with a superbane, - = No assets or flaws

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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.

+Atk / -Spd

The best IVs for Ash are +Atk and -Spd. Ash's Atk stat is a superboon and with the help of Horn of Opening, her Atk stat can be boosted to win Heavy Blade checks.

Ash's Spd stat is very average, sitting at base 29. Boosting or lowering it should not change her matchup chart, thus it is a safe bane to take.

Alternatively, you may opt for an HP bane to manipulate her HP stat for Galeforce strategies.

+Atk for a +10 Merge

We recommend an +Atk IV when merging Ash to +10 for the same reasons mentioned above. Her Atk needs to be boosted as much as possible.

Ash Best Builds

Galeforce Attacker Ash

HOT
： Horn of Opening ： Reposition ： Galeforce ： -	： Atk/Spd Push 4 ： Wings of Mercy 3 ： Opening Retainer ： Heavy Blade 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

Ash makes fantastic use of Galeforce by winning Heavy Blade checks easily due to the 12 point Atk swing granted by Horn of Opening and the Joint Drive Atk effect of Opening Retainer. Wings of Mercy allows her to warp in after the beacon unit has initiated. Atk/Spd Push is used to boost her Spd to win Spd checks against foes that have follow-up negation.

General Use / Budget Ash

： Horn of Opening ： Reposition ： Bonfire ： -

： Atk/Def Unity ： Lull Atk/Def 3 ： Opening Retainer ： Atk/Def Solo 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This is a budget build aimed at boosting Atk and Def. Mostly Ash's base kit is used here; just add a movement assist and a seal of your choice.

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Ash Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
182
HP	41	Rank: 296/1088
Atk	39	Rank: 272/1088
Spd	27	Rank: 724/1088
Def	41	Rank: 37/1088
Res	34	Rank: 171/1088

Stat Values

Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
+10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses	46	57	31	46	39	219
Lv.40 +10	46	43	31	46	39	205

Stats at Lv 40

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★- Adjusted for Skills	41	53	27	41	34	196
5★ Lv.40	41	39	27	41	34	182

Initial Stats (with Skills)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★ Lv.1	19	23	5	11	10	68

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
New Year Ash	41	44	19	44	40	188
Askr	40	43	26	43	31	183
Fallen Muarim	45	43	40	31	23	182
Ash	41	39	27	41	34	182
New Year Velouria	41	38	40	34	23	176
Velouria	40	35	37	33	23	168
Mordecai	47	37	24	39	20	167
Nailah	40	31	37	32	23	163

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

Ash Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Ash Roles

Ash - Retainer to Askr 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

Ash is a close physical attacker (range = 1). Therefore, when not accounting for the Weapon Triangle, the amount of damage she deals will be equivalent to her Atk minus the foe's Def stat.

Ash Strengths

Horn of Opening is a loaded weapon

The Lance Flier probably isn't going to eat beef anytime soon.

Ash's unique weapon Horn of Opening is a powerful weapon with multiple effects.

It accelerates Ash's Special cooldown trigger by -1 no matter what, and grants other effects during combat depending on the number of nearby allies and whether she is transformed or not.

Below is a summary of its effects:

1	Grants Atk+6 to Ash during combat, if Ash is within 3 spaces of an ally
2	Inflicts an Atk-6 penalty to Ash's foe during combat, if Ash is within 3 spaces of an ally
3	Ash makes a guaranteed follow-up attack, if Ash has 2 or more allies within 3 spaces during combat
4	Ash's foe cannot make a follow-up attack, if Ash has 3 or more allies within 3 spaces during combat
5	Grants Atk+2 to Ash, if Ash is transformed
6	Ash deals +7 damage when her Special triggers, if Ash is transformed
7	Neutralizes effects that accelerate the foe's Special cooldown charges per attack, if Ash is transformed
8	Neutralizes effects that slow down Ash's Special cooldown charges per attack such as Guard 3, if Ash is transformed

With these many weapon effects that skew combat in Ash's favor, it's vital that these are all activated during combat. Ensure that Ash is transformed and has nearby allies during combat to maximize her weapon's potential!

Opening Retainer boosts the Atk of Ash and her allies and grants superior mobility

Ash comes with her own unique C skill Opening Retainer.

It grants Atk+4 to allies within 2 spaces during combat, and grants Atk+4 to Ash during combat if she is within 2 spaces of an ally.

In addition to the Joint Drive Atk effect, it also allows allies within 2 spaces of Ash to move to a space within 2 spaces of Ash.

This superior movement effect also helps Ash activate the conditions of her Horn of Opening!

Ash Weaknesses

Horn of Opening requires Ash to be transformed to realize its maximum potential

Horn of Opening is indeed a loaded weapon, but half of its effects require Ash to be transformed.

Ensure that Ash is transformed at all times to maximize her combat prowess!

Should you Unlock Potential?

Should You Unlock Potential for this Hero?	Cannot Unlock Potential

Ash - Retainer to Askr Only Appears as a 5 Star Hero!

Ash - Retainer to Askr only appears as a 5 Star Hero. We will include whether or not you should Unlock Potential for Ash - Retainer to Askr if a 4 Star version is released!

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Ash - List of Skills

Weapons

Skill Name	Might	Range	Effect	Learned At
Whelp (Infantry)	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 deals +10 damage when Special triggers.	5★
Yearling (Infantry)	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 deals +10 damage when Special triggers.	5★
Adult (Infantry)	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, grants Atk+2 and deals +10 damage when Special triggers.	5★
Horn of Opening	14	1	Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1). If unit is within 3 spaces of an ally, grants Atk+6 to unit during combat and inflicts Atk-6 on foe during combat. Grants the following effects based on the number of allies within 3 spaces: ≥ 2 allies: unit makes a guaranteed follow-up attack; ≥ 3 allies, foe cannot make a follow-up attack. 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, deals +7 damage when Special triggers, and neutralizes effects that grant "Special cooldown charge +X" to foe or inflict "Special cooldown charge -X" on unit.	5★

Assists

This Hero has no Assist skills that can be learned.

Specials

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Glowing Ember	(Cooldown Count = 4) Boosts damage dealt by 50% of unit’s Def.	5★
Bonfire	(Cooldown Count = 3) Boosts damage dealt by 50% of unit’s Def.	5★

Passives

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Atk/Def Bond 1	If unit is adjacent to an ally, grants Atk/Def+3 during combat.	5★
Atk/Def Bond 2	If unit is adjacent to an ally, grants Atk/Def+4 during combat.	5★
Atk/Def Bond 3	If unit is adjacent to an ally, grants Atk/Def+5 during combat.	5★
Atk/Def Unity	If unit is within 2 spaces of an ally, grants Atk/Def +5 and bonus to Atk/Def during combat = current penalty on each of those stats x 2. (Example: If unit has -7 penalty to Atk, grants Atk +19, for a net bonus of Atk +12) Calculates each stat bonus independently.	5★
Lull Atk/Def 1	Inflicts Atk/Def-1 on foe and neutralizes foe's bonuses to Atk/Def (from skills like Fortify, Rally, etc.) during combat.	5★
Lull Atk/Def 2	Inflicts Atk/Def-2 on foe and neutralizes foe's bonuses to Atk/Def (from skills like Fortify, Rally, etc.) during combat.	5★
Lull Atk/Def 3	Inflicts Atk/Def-3 on foe and neutralizes foe's bonuses to Atk/Def (from skills like Fortify, Rally, etc.) during combat.	5★
Opening Retainer	Allies within 2 spaces can move to a space within 2 spaces of unit. 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★

Ash as a Source Hero

Value of Skills	★★★★☆

Ash comes with Atk/Def Unity and Lull Atk/Def 3 as good inheritable skills.

Both of these skills are also available on other heroes, which is what prevented us from granting the full 5/5 rating here.

However, through pre-inheritance, it is possible to acquire both of these skills using one copy of Ash.

We highly recommend you instead use Ath as a unit and merge her up instead of foddering her off for skills available elsewhere.

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How to Get Ash / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes

How to Get Ash

Obtain Through Regular Summon

Ash 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)	Lily Emil Lammers
Illustrator	Kozaki Yusuke
Appears In	Fire Emblem Heroes

Illustration

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Mythic Heroes - Emblem Marth & Mythic Lumera

Heroes from Mythic Heroes - Emblem Marth & Mythic Lumera
Legendary Hinoka [9.5/10]	Ascended Fir [9.0/10]	Emblem Marth [9.5/10]	Rearmed Plumeria [9.5/10]
Veyle [9.0/10]	Mythic Lumera [9.5/10]	Thórr [9.0/10]	Ascended Ced [9.0/10]
Rearmed Sonya [9.0/10]	Legendary Micaiah [9.0/10]	Ash [9.0/10]	Elimine [9.5/10]

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