Hardin Builds and Best IVs

This is a ranking page for the hero Hardin - The Coyote 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 Hardin.

Heroes With the Same Name
Fallen Hardin	Hardin

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Legendary Sigurd [9.0/10]	Embla [9.5/10]	Legendary Yuri [9.5/10]	Nótt [9.0/10]
Hardin [9.0/10]	Caeldori [9.0/10]	Ótr [9.0/10]	Legendary Ninian [9.9/10]
Ascended Eir [9.0/10]	Medeus [9.5/10]	Askr [9.5/10]	Gotoh [9.0/10]

Hardin 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)

Hardin - The Coyote: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type	Blue / Lance / Cavalry
Rarity	5 Star
What Kind of Character Are They?	・ Weapon skill grants Atk/Spd bonuses and a guaranteed follow-up attack to unit and nearby cavalry allies, grants damage reduction and bonus true damage.

Hardin Skills at 5★

Coyote's Lance Might: 16　 Range: 1 Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1). At start of turn, if unit is within 3 spaces of an ally, grants Atk/Spd+6 and the following effect to unit and cavalry allies within 3 spaces of unit for 1 turn: "If unit initiates combat, unit makes a guaranteed follow-up attack." If unit initiates combat or is within 2 spaces of an ally, grants Atk/Spd+6 to unit during combat, reduces damage from foe's first attack by 40%, and deals damage = number of spaces from start position to end position of whoever initiated combat x 3 (max: 9). (Except when dealing damage with area-of-effect Specials.)

Draconic Aura Cooldown Count = 3 Boosts Atk by 30%.

Surge Sparrow If unit initiates combat, grants Atk/Spd+7 to unit during combat, and also, if unit deals damage to foe using a Special, restores HP = X% of unit's max HP (X = unit's max Special cooldown count value x 20, +10; max 100). (Triggers even if 0 damage is dealt.)

A/S Near Trace 3 Enables 【Canto (Rem. +1)】. Inflicts Atk/Spd-3 on foe during combat. 【Canto (Rem. +1)】 After an attack, Assist skill, or structure destruction, unit can move spaces = any movement not already used that turn + 1. (If unit used a movement skill that warped them, its remaining movement is 0.) (Unit moves according to movement type. Once per turn, cannot attack or assist. Only highest value applied. Does not stack. After moving, if a skill that grants another action would be triggered (like with Galeforce), Canto will trigger again. Unit's base movement has no effect on movement granted. Cannot warp (using skills like Wings of Mercy) a distance greater than unit's remaining movement +1.)

Hardin Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat	Superboon/Superbane	IV Recommendation
HP (17)		★★★☆☆
Atk (11)		★★★★☆
Spd (11)		★★★★★
Def (6)		★★★☆☆
Res (6)		★★☆☆☆

◯ = 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 best IVs for Hardin are +Spd and -Res.

His Spd is up there with the fastest units in the metagame, and the various Atk/Spd buffs in his kit only enhance this. He will be reliant on Spd to get follow-up attacks against enemies that neutralize guaranteed follow-ups, which are abundant in the metagame.

His Res is abysmal and is a safe bane to take without affecting any of his matchups.

+Spd for a +10 merge

We recommend +Spd when merging Hardin for similar reasons above. His Spd is his most important stat and should be boosted as much as possible.

Hardin Best Builds

General Use Hardin

HOT
： Coyote's Lance ： Reposition ： Draconic Aura ： -	： Surge Sparrow ： A/S Near Trace 3 ： Spd Smoke 4 ： Atk/Spd Solo 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

A generic Atk/Spd build works well for Hardin, allowing him to function on both phases. Spd Smoke 4 grants damage reduction to help him survive follow-ups from his enemies.

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Hardin Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
179
HP	41	Rank: 296/1088
Atk	41	Rank: 173/1088
Spd	44	Rank: 44/1088
Def	32	Rank: 300/1088
Res	21	Rank: 786/1088

Stat Values

Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
+10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses	46	62	49	36	25	218
Lv.40 +10	46	46	49	36	25	202

Stats at Lv 40

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★- Adjusted for Skills	41	57	44	32	21	195
5★ Lv.40	41	41	44	32	21	179

Initial Stats (with Skills)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★ Lv.1	17	27	11	6	6	67

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Spring Sylvain	40	47	45	32	21	185
Isadora	38	43	46	32	25	184
Brave Chrom	41	42	42	37	17	179
Noah	40	45	45	31	18	179
Hardin	41	41	44	32	21	179
Sain	40	42	38	36	18	174
Brave Eirika	39	40	42	28	24	173
Summer Ashe	40	37	41	34	20	172
Spring Minerva	41	36	38	35	18	168
Ingrid	37	35	40	28	27	167
Nifl	39	38	40	27	23	167
Summer Ingrid	39	34	42	25	26	166
Brave Eliwood	40	37	35	32	18	162
Sirius	40	34	37	35	16	162
Perceval	38	32	37	28	27	162
Summer Cordelia	41	32	38	28	18	157

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

Hardin Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Hardin Roles

Hardin - The Coyote 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

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

Hardin Strengths

Coyote's Lance is both offensive and supportive at the same time

Hardin's exclusive Coyote's Lance accelerates his Special trigger, grants Atk/Spd+6 to himself during combat, reduces damage from his foe's first attack by 40%, and grants bonus true damage equal to distance travelled by the combat initiator, up to a maximum of 9 damage.

On top of all that, it also grants Atk/Spd+6 and a guaranteed follow-up attack on initiation to himself and nearby cavalry allies.

This weapon allows Hardin to heavily load up on offense and rush the enemies down quickly with the aid of cavalry allies. The damage reduction effect of Coyote's Lance, the healing from Surge Sparrow, and the mobility from A/S Near Trace 3 should keep him alive from the remaining enemies.

Hardin Weaknesses

Weak to Cavalry Effective Weapons

Hardin takes 1.5x damage from cavalry-effective weapons like Thani or Binding Reginleif, 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!

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Hardin - The Coyote Only Appears as a 5 Star Hero!

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

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Hardin - List of Skills

Weapons

Skill Name	Might	Range	Effect	Learned At
Iron Lance	6	1	No Effect	5★
Steel Lance	8	1	No Effect	5★
Silver Lance	11	1	No Effect	5★
Coyote's Lance	16	1	Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1). At start of turn, if unit is within 3 spaces of an ally, grants Atk/Spd+6 and the following effect to unit and cavalry allies within 3 spaces of unit for 1 turn: "If unit initiates combat, unit makes a guaranteed follow-up attack." If unit initiates combat or is within 2 spaces of an ally, grants Atk/Spd+6 to unit during combat, reduces damage from foe's first attack by 40%, and deals damage = number of spaces from start position to end position of whoever initiated combat x 3 (max: 9). (Except when dealing damage with area-of-effect Specials.)	5★

Assists

This Hero has no Assist skills that can be learned.

Specials

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Dragon Gaze	(Cooldown Count = 4) Boosts Atk by 30%.	5★
Draconic Aura	(Cooldown Count = 3) Boosts Atk by 30%.	5★

Passives

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Darting Blow 1	If unit initiates combat, grants Spd+2 during combat.	5★
Swift Sparrow 1	If unit initiates combat, grants Atk/Spd +2 during combat.	5★
Swift Sparrow 2	If unit initiates combat, grants Atk/Spd +4 during combat.	5★
Surge Sparrow	If unit initiates combat, grants Atk/Spd+7 to unit during combat, and also, if unit deals damage to foe using a Special, restores HP = X% of unit's max HP (X = unit's max Special cooldown count value x 20, +10; max 100). (Triggers even if 0 damage is dealt.)	5★
A/S Near Trace 1	Enables 【Canto (Rem. +1)】. Inflicts Atk/Spd-1 on foe during combat. 【Canto (Rem. +1)】 After an attack, Assist skill, or structure destruction, unit can move spaces = any movement not already used that turn + 1. (If unit used a movement skill that warped them, its remaining movement is 0.) (Unit moves according to movement type. Once per turn, cannot attack or assist. Only highest value applied. Does not stack. After moving, if a skill that grants another action would be triggered (like with Galeforce), Canto will trigger again. Unit's base movement has no effect on movement granted. Cannot warp (using skills like Wings of Mercy) a distance greater than unit's remaining movement +1.)	5★
A/S Near Trace 2	Enables 【Canto (Rem. +1)】. Inflicts Atk/Spd-2 on foe during combat. 【Canto (Rem. +1)】 After an attack, Assist skill, or structure destruction, unit can move spaces = any movement not already used that turn + 1. (If unit used a movement skill that warped them, its remaining movement is 0.) (Unit moves according to movement type. Once per turn, cannot attack or assist. Only highest value applied. Does not stack. After moving, if a skill that grants another action would be triggered (like with Galeforce), Canto will trigger again. Unit's base movement has no effect on movement granted. Cannot warp (using skills like Wings of Mercy) a distance greater than unit's remaining movement +1.)	5★
A/S Near Trace 3	Enables 【Canto (Rem. +1)】. Inflicts Atk/Spd-3 on foe during combat. 【Canto (Rem. +1)】 After an attack, Assist skill, or structure destruction, unit can move spaces = any movement not already used that turn + 1. (If unit used a movement skill that warped them, its remaining movement is 0.) (Unit moves according to movement type. Once per turn, cannot attack or assist. Only highest value applied. Does not stack. After moving, if a skill that grants another action would be triggered (like with Galeforce), Canto will trigger again. Unit's base movement has no effect on movement granted. Cannot warp (using skills like Wings of Mercy) a distance greater than unit's remaining movement +1.)	5★

Hardin as a Source Hero

Value of Skills	★★★★★

Hardin has Surge Sparrow and A/S Near Trace 3 as valuable inheritance options.

By inheriting Swift Sparrow 2 first, it is possible to acquire both of these skills with only one copy of Hardin.

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How to Get Hardin

Obtain Through Regular Summon

Hardin 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)	Richard Epcar
Illustrator	Daisuke Izuka
Appears In	Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem and New Mystery of the Emblem

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