Groom Robin (M) Builds and Best IVs

This is a ranking page for the hero Robin - Keen Groom 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 Groom Robin (M).

Heroes With the Same Name
Fallen Robin (M)	Winter Robin
Robin (M)	Halloween Robin (M)
Legendary Robin (M)	Groom Robin (M)
Brave Robin (M)	Young Robin (M)

Groom Robin (M) Rating and Basic Information

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

Robin - Keen Groom: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type	Red / Red Tome / Cavalry
Rarity	5 Star 4 Star
What Kind of Character Are They?	・Weapon skill grants bonus stats to unit and inflicts penalties onto foe equal to twice current bonuses on foe.

Groom Robin (M) Skills at 5★

Ring of Affiance+ Might: 12　 Range: 2 If unit initiates combat or is within 2 spaces of an ally, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 to unit and inflicts penalty on foe's Atk/Spd/Def/Res = current bonus on each of foe's stats x 2 during combat. (Calculates each stat penalty independently; example: if foe has +7 bonus to Atk, inflicts Atk-14, for a net penalty of Atk-7.)

Draw Back Range: 1 Unit moves 1 space away from target ally, who moves to unit’s former position.

Spd/Res Catch 3 At start of combat, if foe’s HP = 100% or if 【Penalty】 is active on foe, grants Spd/Res+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).

Spd/Res Snag 3 If a movement Assist skill (like Reposition, Shove, Pivot, etc.) is used by unit or targets unit, inflicts Spd/Res -6 on nearest foes within 4 spaces of both unit and target through their next actions.

Groom Robin (M) Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat	Superboon/Superbane	IV Recommendation
HP (18)		★★★☆☆
Atk (11)		★★★★★
Spd (7)		★★★☆☆
Def (4)		★★☆☆☆
Res (7)		★★☆☆☆

◯ = 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.

Neutral IVs by default!

As a hero obtainable only through Tempest Trials, Groom Robin (M) will always have neutral IVs by default. The only way to access IVs for this unit is through using Trait Fruits.

+Atk / -Def

The best IVs for Groom Robin (M) are +Atk and -Def. Robin's Atk is very high at base 46, and his Spd isn't high enough to reliably create follow-up attacks against faster units. Boosting his Atk is the best way to maximize damage.

His Def is very low at base 23 and leaves him susceptible from physical damage. Taking it as a bane should not impact his matchups.

+Atk for a +10 Merge

We recommend a +Atk IV when merging Groom Robin (M) up to +10 to maximize his damage output.

Groom Robin (M) Best Builds

Arcane Groom Robin (M)

HOT
： Arcane Eclipse ： Reposition ： Glimmer ： -	： Atk/Spd Catch 4 ： S/R Far Trace 4 ： Incite Atk/Spd ： Blade Session 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This build uses Groom Robin (M) as an offensive unit with Arcane Eclipse to deal as much damage as possible.

General Use / Budget Groom Robin (M)

： Ring of Affiance+ ： Reposition ： Glimmer ： -

： Spd/Res Catch 3 ： Spd/Res Snag 3 ： Hone Cavalry ： Atk/Def Catch 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This is a budget build using Groom Robin (M)'s base kit along with skills found on common units. He will function as a decent offensive unit with this build.

Chip Damage Groom Robin (M)

HOT
： Devoted Basket+ ： Reposition ： Glimmer ： -	： Flared Sparrow ： Occultist's Strike ： Incite Atk/Spd ： Blade Session 3 ： Death Blow Echo

How to Use, Explanation

This build stacks up on as many pre-combat damage effects as possible to wear down the target foe before Robin's first attack, allowing him to defeat the foe easily.

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Groom Robin (M) Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
168
HP	40	Rank: 489/1171
Atk	46	Rank: 45/1171
Spd	35	Rank: 557/1171
Def	23	Rank: 826/1171
Res	24	Rank: 761/1171

Stat Values

Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
+10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses	45	51	40	27	28	191
Lv.40 +10	45	51	40	27	28	191

Stats at Lv 40

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★- Adjusted for Skills	40	58	35	23	24	180
5★ Lv.40	40	46	35	23	24	168

Initial Stats (with Skills)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★ Lv.1	18	11	7	4	7	47

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Ninja Tharja	45	46	47	20	21	179
Summer Gullveig	40	46	47	24	17	174
Kvasir	40	44	47	17	26	174
Ninja Sanaki	40	47	24	16	47	174
Valentine's Selena	40	45	46	20	22	173
Sage Linde	37	44	45	16	27	169
Legendary Veronica	38	42	45	19	25	169
Groom Robin (M)	40	46	35	23	24	168
Bridal Cecilia	40	41	25	18	38	162
Arete	41	36	27	20	34	158
Valentine's Líf	39	39	25	30	25	158
Legendary Lilina	39	42	21	16	40	158
Summer Mercedes	38	39	25	17	38	157
Spring Severa	39	37	40	24	17	157
Valentine's Titania	35	30	33	17	30	145
Leo	39	29	22	25	30	145
Red Tome Eirika	36	31	35	20	22	144

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

Groom Robin (M) Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Groom Robin (M) Roles

Robin - Keen Groom 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

Groom Robin (M) is a ranged magic attacker (range = 2). 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 Res stat.

Groom Robin (M) Strengths

Ring of Affiance+ grants bonus stats and reverses foe's bonuses

Groom Robin (M) comes with a new inheritable Red Tome in Ring of Affiance+. This weapon is the Red Tome version of Bridal Flavia's Bridal Blade+.

Ring of Affiance+ grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 during combat, and if the foe has any stat bonuses, inflicts a penalty onto the foe equal to twice the stat bonuses applied to the foe.

The stat penalty effect essentially reverses any stat bonuses on the foe, turning their positive effects into similar negative effects.

Groom Robin (M) Weaknesses

Lack of Unique Skills

Groom Robin (M) suffers from not having any unique skills to call his own, making him unable to stand out amongst other units.

However, Red Tome Cavalry units are quite rare, and Groom Robin (M) is a great budget option for free-to-play players that need this weapon/movement combination in their barracks.

He will require significant investment in order to compete with premium heroes in the metagame.

Weak to Cavalry Effective Weapons

Groom Robin (M) takes 1.5x damage from cavalry-effective weapons like Thani or Binding Reginleif, and one blow from this type of weapon will deal significant damage. Make sure you know what weapons you are up against before hopping too far into the line of battle!

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We Recommend You Unlock Potential for Robin - Keen Groom!

We recommend that you use Unlock Potential to bring Robin - Keen Groom from 4 Stars to 5 Stars. Robin - Keen Groom is a very useful modern red tome cavalry, so we recommend you Unlock Potential for Robin - Keen Groom if your team lacks a strong modern red tome cavalry.

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Groom Robin (M) - List of Skills

Weapons

Skill Name	Might	Range	Effect	Learned At
Flux	4	2	No Effect	3★
Ruin	6	2	No Effect	3★
Ring of Affiance	8	2	If unit initiates combat or is within 2 spaces of an ally, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 to unit and inflicts penalty on foe's Atk/Spd/Def/Res = current bonus on each of foe's stats x 2 during combat. (Calculates each stat penalty independently; example: if foe has +7 bonus to Atk, inflicts Atk-14, for a net penalty of Atk-7.)	3★
Ring of Affiance+	12	2	If unit initiates combat or is within 2 spaces of an ally, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 to unit and inflicts penalty on foe's Atk/Spd/Def/Res = current bonus on each of foe's stats x 2 during combat. (Calculates each stat penalty independently; example: if foe has +7 bonus to Atk, inflicts Atk-14, for a net penalty of Atk-7.)	5★

Assists

Skill Name	Range	Effect	Learned At
Draw Back	1	Unit moves 1 space away from target ally, who moves to unit’s former position.	3★

Specials

This Hero has no Special skills that can be learned.

Passives

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Spd/Res Catch 1	At start of combat, if foe’s HP = 100% or if 【Penalty】 is active on foe, grants Spd/Res+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).	3★
Spd/Res Catch 2	At start of combat, if foe’s HP = 100% or if 【Penalty】 is active on foe, grants Spd/Res+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).	3★
Spd/Res Catch 3	At start of combat, if foe’s HP = 100% or if 【Penalty】 is active on foe, grants Spd/Res+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).	4★
Spd/Res Snag 1	If a movement Assist skill (like Reposition, Shove, Pivot, etc.) is used by unit or targets unit, inflicts Spd/Res-2 on nearest foes within 4 spaces of both unit and target through their next actions.	3★
Spd/Res Snag 2	If a movement Assist skill (like Reposition, Shove, Pivot, etc.) is used by unit or targets unit, inflicts Spd/Res-4 on nearest foes within 4 spaces of both unit and target through their next actions.	4★
Spd/Res Snag 3	If a movement Assist skill (like Reposition, Shove, Pivot, etc.) is used by unit or targets unit, inflicts Spd/Res -6 on nearest foes within 4 spaces of both unit and target through their next actions.	5★

Groom Robin (M) as a Source Hero

Value of Skills	★★★☆☆

Groom Robin (M) comes with Ring of Affiance+, Spd/Res Catch 3, and Spd/Res Snag 3 as inheritable options.

Ring of Affiance+ is a good inheritable Red Tome, while the other skills are simply average.

We recommend you merge up your Groom Robin (M) instead.

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How to Get Groom Robin (M) / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes

How to Get Groom Robin (M)

Obtained as a Reward in Tempest Trials

Groom Robin (M) is a limited time Hero who can be obtained as a reward for your score in the Tempest Trials. They do not appear in regular summons. After the event has ended, they can be obtained by using Heroic Grails.

Voice Actor and Illustrator Information

Voice Actor (English)	David Vincent
Illustrator	Kano Akira
Appears In	Fire Emblem Awakening

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