Hugh Builds and Best IVs

This is a ranking page for the hero Hugh - Worldly Mage 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 Hugh.

Legendary Heroes - Deirdre: Fated Saint Featured Heroes
Legendary Seliph [9.0/10]	Hugh [9.0/10]	Galzus [8.5/10]	Legendary Fae [9.0/10]
Legendary Myrrh [9.0/10]	Legendary Deirdre [9.0/10]	Triandra [9.0/10]	Thórr [9.0/10]
Fallen Gustav [9.0/10]	Legendary Corrin (F) [9.0/10]	Ash [9.0/10]	Fallen Rhea [9.0/10]

Hugh 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)

Hugh - Worldly Mage: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type	Red / Red Tome / Infantry
Rarity	5 Star
What Kind of Character Are They?	・Weapon skill grants buffs to himself depending on how many times he's been enhanced by Dragonflowers and grants additional bonuses based on already existing ones.

Hugh Skills at 5★

Sell-Spell Tome Might: 14　 Range: 2 Grants Spd+3. At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, grants bonus to Atk/Spd/Def/Res during combat based on the number of times unit has been enhanced using Dragonflowers. (Five or more times grants +7, four times grants +6, three times grants +5, and two or fewer times grants +4.) At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25% and unit has been enhanced using Dragonflowers three or more times, grants further bonus to Atk/Spd/Def/Res during combat = current bonus on each of unit's stats. Calculates each stat bonus independently.

Moonbow Cooldown Count = 2 Treats foe's Def/Res as if reduced by 30% during combat.

Spd/Def Ideal 4 At start of combat, if unit's HP = 100% or if 【Bonus】 is active on unit, grants Spd/Def+7 to unit during combat. At start of combat, if unit's HP = 100% and 【Bonus】 is active on unit, grants an additional Spd/Def+2 to unit during combat.

Rouse Atk/Spd 4 At start of turn, if unit is not adjacent to an ally, grants Atk/Spd+6 and 【Null Panic】 to unit for 1 turn. 【Null Panic】 if unit is inflicted with Panic (bonuses converted into penalties), neutralizes the "converts bonuses on target into penalties" effect for 1 turn. (Even though the effect is neutralized, the Panic status remains, and is treated as a Penalty status.)

Hugh Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat	Superboon/Superbane	IV Recommendation
HP (18)		★★★★☆
Atk (8)		★★★★☆
Spd (9)		★★★★★
Def (8)		★★★☆☆
Res (7)		★★★☆☆

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

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+Spd / -Res

The best IVs for Hugh are +Spd and -Res. A +Spd IV boosts his already high Spd, allowing him to compete with the fastest units in the metagame.

His Res is below average and can be safely taken as a bane without altering his matchups.

+Spd for a +10 Merge

We recommend +Spd when merging Hugh up to +10 to allow him to outspeed most of his opponents and remain competitive against the fastest units in the metagame.

Hugh Best Builds

Premium Offensive Hugh

HOT
： Sell-Spell Tome ： Draw Back ： Moonbow ： -	： Atk/Spd Ideal 4 ： Null Follow-Up 3 ： Rouse Atk/Spd 4 ： Blade Session 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This build maximuzes Hugh's Atk and Spd to nuke his enemies down. Null Follow-Up is used to avoid effects that deny his follow-up.

Budget Hugh

： Sell-Spell Tome ： Draw Back ： Moonbow ： -

： Spd/Def Ideal 4 ： Chill Res 3 ： Rouse Atk/Spd 4 ： Blade Session 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This is a budget build for Hugh using his base kit as a starting point.

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Hugh Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
171
HP	40	Rank: 489/1171
Atk	38	Rank: 510/1171
Spd	42	Rank: 217/1171
Def	27	Rank: 646/1171
Res	24	Rank: 761/1171

Stat Values

Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
+10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses	45	57	50	31	28	211
Lv.40 +10	45	43	47	31	28	194

Stats at Lv 40

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★- Adjusted for Skills	40	52	45	27	24	188
5★ Lv.40	40	38	42	27	24	171

Initial Stats (with Skills)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★ Lv.1	18	22	12	8	7	67

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Young Robin (M)	40	46	45	36	16	183
Nabata Tormod	40	43	45	25	30	183
Hayato	39	43	45	24	31	182
Sage Nino	38	41	46	20	32	177
Rearmed Ophelia	39	44	36	25	32	176
Salem	41	38	36	18	38	171
Hugh	40	38	42	27	24	171
Pelleas	43	40	36	21	31	171
Ewan	38	37	33	23	35	166
Miranda	38	36	35	21	36	166
Azelle	41	37	39	26	23	166
Erk	45	35	39	19	27	165
Nyx	36	42	40	19	28	165
Brave Lysithea	40	40	39	21	25	165
Gharnef	38	30	34	27	23	152
Bridal Tharja	39	35	35	21	21	151
Morgan (M)	37	33	34	20	26	150
Arvis	33	34	31	17	33	148
Tharja	39	32	34	23	20	148
Katarina	34	32	34	15	32	147

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

Hugh Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Hugh Roles

Hugh - Worldly Mage 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

Hugh is a ranged magic attacker (range = 2). Therefore, when not accounting for the Weapon Triangle, the amount of damage he deals will be equivalent to his Atk minus the foe's Res stat.

Hugh Strengths

Weapon rewards investment

Hugh's weapon buffs are shown here.

Hugh's Sell-Spell Tome gives him Atk/Spd/Def/Res based on the number of times he's been given Dragonflowers.

He'll also get more Atk/Spd/Def/Res based on any existing buffs he already has if he's been given at least 3 Dragonflowers.

This weapon rewards those who invest in Hugh, as Dragonflowers can't be farmed consistently.

It should be noted that if he is invested in, his Rouse Atk/Spd 4 and Spd/Def Ideal 4 will activate the second effect of his weapon.

Hugh Weaknesses

Lack of Close Counter makes him vulnerable against melee units

Due to his kit lacking Close Counter, Hugh is vulnerable against melee units as they can just go up into his face without her being able to retaliate.

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Should You Unlock Potential for this Hero?	Cannot Unlock Potential

Hugh - Worldly Mage Only Appears as a 5 Star Hero!

Hugh - Worldly Mage only appears as a 5 Star Hero. We will include whether or not you should Unlock Potential for Hugh - Worldly Mage if a 4 Star version is released!

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Hugh - List of Skills

Weapons

Skill Name	Might	Range	Effect	Learned At
Fire	4	2	No Effect	5★
Elfire	6	2	No Effect	5★
Bolganone	9	2	No Effect	5★
Sell-Spell Tome	14	2	Grants Spd+3. At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, grants bonus to Atk/Spd/Def/Res during combat based on the number of times unit has been enhanced using Dragonflowers. (Five or more times grants +7, four times grants +6, three times grants +5, and two or fewer times grants +4.) At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25% and unit has been enhanced using Dragonflowers three or more times, grants further bonus to Atk/Spd/Def/Res during combat = current bonus on each of unit's stats. Calculates each stat bonus independently.	5★

Assists

This Hero has no Assist skills that can be learned.

Specials

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
New Moon	(Cooldown Count = 3) Resolve combat as if foe suffered Def/Res -30%.	5★
Moonbow	(Cooldown Count = 2) Treats foe's Def/Res as if reduced by 30% during combat.	5★

Passives

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Spd/Def Ideal 1	At start of combat, if unit's HP = 100% or if 【Bonus】 is active on unit, grants Spd/Def+3 to unit during combat.	5★
Spd/Def Ideal 2	At start of combat, if unit's HP = 100% or if 【Bonus】 is active on unit, grants Spd/Def+4 to unit during combat.	5★
Spd/Def Ideal 3	At start of combat, if unit's HP = 100% or if 【Bonus】 is active on unit, grants Spd/Def+5 to unit during combat.	5★
Spd/Def Ideal 4	At start of combat, if unit's HP = 100% or if 【Bonus】 is active on unit, grants Spd/Def+7 to unit during combat. At start of combat, if unit's HP = 100% and 【Bonus】 is active on unit, grants an additional Spd/Def+2 to unit during combat.	5★
Rouse Atk/Spd 1	At start of turn, if unit is not adjacent to an ally, grants Atk/Spd+2 to unit for 1 turn.	5★
Rouse Atk/Spd 2	At start of turn, if unit is not adjacent to an ally, grants Atk/Spd+4 to unit for 1 turn.	5★
Rouse Atk/Spd 3	At start of turn, if unit is not adjacent to an ally, grants Atk/Spd+6 for 1 turn.	5★
Rouse Atk/Spd 4	At start of turn, if unit is not adjacent to an ally, grants Atk/Spd+6 and 【Null Panic】 to unit for 1 turn. 【Null Panic】 if unit is inflicted with Panic (bonuses converted into penalties), neutralizes the "converts bonuses on target into penalties" effect for 1 turn. (Even though the effect is neutralized, the Panic status remains, and is treated as a Penalty status.)	5★

Hugh as a Source Hero

Value of Skills	★★★★☆

Inheriting Spd/Def Ideal 4 and Rouse Atk/Spd 4

Hugh can be foddered off for Spd/Def Ideal 4 and Rouse Atk/Spd 4.

However, you cannot inherit both skills to another unit from just one copy of Hugh.

Since he requires investment to make his weapon really shine, only fodder him off if you've decided not to give him your Dragonflowers.

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How to Get Hugh / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes

How to Get Hugh

Obtain Through Regular Summon

Hugh 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)	Matthew David Rudd
Illustrator	8ichibi8
Appears In	Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade

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Legendary Heroes - Deirdre: Fated Saint

Heroes from Legendary Heroes - Deirdre: Fated Saint
Legendary Seliph [9.0/10]	Hugh [9.0/10]	Galzus [8.5/10]	Legendary Fae [9.0/10]
Legendary Myrrh [9.0/10]	Legendary Deirdre [9.0/10]	Triandra [9.0/10]	Thórr [9.0/10]
Fallen Gustav [9.0/10]	Legendary Corrin (F) [9.0/10]	Ash [9.0/10]	Fallen Rhea [9.0/10]

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