Arthur Builds and Best IVs

This is a ranking page for the hero Arthur - Furious 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 Arthur.

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Arthur Rating and Basic Information

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

Arthur - Furious Mage: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type	Green / Green Tome / Infantry
Rarity	5 Star
What Kind of Character Are They?	・Weapon skill inflicts debuffs on enemy units that get stronger based on already existing penalties on them. ・Buffs from Menace skill activate Ideal skill

Arthur Skills at 5★

Gronnvulture+ Might: 12　 Range: 2 If unit is not adjacent to an ally, inflicts penalty on foe's Atk/Res during combat = 5 + any current penalty on each of those stats. Calculates each stat penalty independently.

Glimmer Cooldown Count = 2 Boosts damage dealt by 50%.

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

Spd/Res Menace At start of turn, if unit is within 4 spaces of a foe, inflicts Spd/Res-6 on closest foes through their next actions and grants Spd/Res+6 to unit for 1 turn.

Arthur Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat	Superboon/Superbane	IV Recommendation
HP (18)		★★★☆☆
Atk (12)		★★★★★
Spd (11)		★★★★★
Def (6)		★★★☆☆
Res (3)		★☆☆☆☆

◯ = 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.

+Spd / -Res

The recommended IVs for Arthur are +Spd and -Res. He has a very high Spd stat and a superboon, it would be wise to invest in that to reliably double his foes. He already gains Atk from his Gronnvulture+, additional investment can potentially be wasteful.

His Res is a dump stat and is a safe bane to take.

+Spd for a +10 merge

We recommend +Spd when merging Arthur to +10. His Spd superboon allows him to keep up with the fastest units in the metagame, and his Atk is already boosted by Gronnvulture+.

Arthur Best Builds

Arcane Arthur

HOT
： Arc. Caliburnus ： Draw Back ： Flare ： -	： Atk/Spd Finish 4 ： Resonance 4 ： Time's Pulse 4 ： Squad Ace BS 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This build uses premium skills to maximize Arthur's offenses, allowing him to nuke down his foes with Resonance 4's true damage.

Budget Arthur

： Gronnvulture+ ： Draw Back ： Bonfire ： -

： Atk/Spd Ideal 4 ： Null Follow-Up 3 ： Spd/Res Menace ： Blade Session 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

With his base 41 Spd, Arthur makes great use of Null Follow-Up to ensure combat is based around Spd. Blade Session is the best offensive sacred seal to aid Arthur's damage output.

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Arthur Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
171
HP	40	Rank: 489/1171
Atk	42	Rank: 279/1171
Spd	41	Rank: 260/1171
Def	30	Rank: 501/1171
Res	18	Rank: 1076/1171

Stat Values

Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
+10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses	45	59	46	34	22	206
Lv.40 +10	45	47	46	34	22	194

Stats at Lv 40

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★- Adjusted for Skills	40	54	41	30	18	183
5★ Lv.40	40	42	41	30	18	171

Initial Stats (with Skills)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★ Lv.1	18	24	11	6	3	62

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Rearmed Lilina	40	48	35	17	48	188
Fallen Nergal	40	45	16	39	43	183
New Year Kvasir	40	45	47	21	30	183
Rearmed Sonya	38	47	32	20	45	182
Ascended Ced	43	45	46	22	26	182
Brave Soren	40	45	34	16	47	182
Tea Tailtiu	39	42	44	21	31	177
Citrinne	38	46	27	22	44	177
Heiðr	38	45	45	29	20	177
Legendary Robin (M)	40	45	30	31	31	177
Bastian	40	44	28	20	45	177
Céline	37	41	44	17	38	177
Arthur	40	42	41	30	18	171
Limstella	41	39	23	32	36	171
Young Ilyana	40	41	30	18	42	171
Gatekeeper	41	37	17	40	36	171
Legendary Byleth (M)	40	39	41	25	21	166
Pent	40	38	39	19	30	166
Luthier	43	37	36	20	30	166
Orochi	40	40	24	24	37	165
Asbel	40	36	42	21	26	165
Young Merric	41	34	41	21	25	162
Legendary Celica	40	38	38	18	28	162
Thrasir	40	33	39	23	27	162
Ced	37	35	39	19	31	161
Lugh	37	35	36	17	31	156
Lewyn	38	34	37	17	25	151

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

Arthur Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Arthur Roles

Arthur - Furious 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

Arthur 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.

Arthur Strengths

Gronnvulture+ inflicts powerful debuffs

Arthur's weapon Gronnvulture+ is a functional copy of Plegian Torch+.

It inflicts debuffs on an enemy unit that get stronger the more penalties they already have.

While it's not a Prf tome, its still very useful and synergizes well with Menace skills like Arthur's own Spd/Res Menace.

Base kit has great synergy

In addition to Gronnvulture+, Arthur comes with Atk/Spd Ideal 4 and Spd/Res Menace.

His Menace skill is key in maximizing his prowess in combat. The buffs activate Atk/Spd Ideal, and the debuffs get amplified by Gronnvulture+.

Ensure Spd/Res Menace is triggered at the start of each turn!

Arthur Weaknesses

No Prf weapon

Arthur lacks a unique weapon to make him truly stand out, especially with the large amount of strong green mages in the game.

As is, most heroes can copy his build and fulfill the same role on the team.

Reliance on buffs and debuffs

Arthur relies heavily on buffs and debuffs to maximize his effectiveness in combat. Without them, Gronnvulture+ is simply a basic tome and Atk/Spd Ideal 4 is either reduced in power, or shut off completely.

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Arthur - Furious Mage Only Appears as a 5 Star Hero!

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

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Arthur - List of Skills

Weapons

Skill Name	Might	Range	Effect	Learned At
Wind	4	2	No Effect	5★
Elwind	6	2	No Effect	5★
Gronnvulture	8	2	If unit is not adjacent to an ally, inflicts penalty on foe's Atk/Res during combat = 5 + any current penalty on each of those stats. Calculates each stat penalty independently.	5★
Gronnvulture+	12	2	If unit is not adjacent to an ally, inflicts penalty on foe's Atk/Res during combat = 5 + any current penalty on each of those stats. Calculates each stat penalty independently.	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★
Glimmer	(Cooldown Count = 2) Boosts damage dealt by 50%.	5★

Passives

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Atk/Spd Ideal 1	At start of combat, if unit's HP = 100% or if 【Bonus】 is active on unit, grants Atk/Spd+3 to unit during combat. At start of combat, if unit's HP = 100% and 【Bonus】 is active on unit, grants an additional Atk/Spd+2 to unit during combat.	5★
Atk/Spd Ideal 2	At start of combat, if unit's HP = 100% or if 【Bonus】 is active on unit, grants Atk/Spd+4 to unit during combat. At start of combat, if unit's HP = 100% and 【Bonus】 is active on unit, grants an additional Atk/Spd+2 to unit during combat.	5★
Atk/Spd Ideal 3	At start of combat, if unit's HP = 100% or if 【Bonus】 is active on unit, grants Atk/Spd+5 to unit during combat. At start of combat, if unit's HP = 100% and 【Bonus】 is active on unit, grants an additional Atk/Spd+2 to unit during combat.	5★
Atk/Spd Ideal 4	At start of combat, if unit's HP = 100% or if 【Bonus】 is active on unit, grants Atk/Spd+7 to unit during combat. At start of combat, if unit's HP = 100% and 【Bonus】 is active on unit, grants an additional Atk/Spd+2 to unit during combat.	5★
Threat. Spd/Res 1	At start of turn, inflicts Spd/Res-3 on foes within 2 spaces through their next actions.	5★
Threat. Spd/Res 2	At start of turn, inflicts Spd/Res-4 on foes within 2 spaces through their next actions.	5★
Spd/Res Menace	At start of turn, if unit is within 4 spaces of a foe, inflicts Spd/Res-6 on closest foes through their next actions and grants Spd/Res+6 to unit for 1 turn.	5★

Arthur as a Source Hero

Value of Skills	★★★★★

Arthur carries Gronnvulture+, Atk/Spd Ideal 4 and Spd/Res Menace as great inheritable options.

All of these skills have their own merits and are rare enough to warrant sacrificing Arthur for your other units' benefit.

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How to Get Arthur

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Arthur 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)	Joe Mucciolo
Illustrator	HASUMI KAORU
Appears In	Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War

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