Zephia Infernal Guide and Recommended Team (Grand Hero Battle)

This is a guide to clearing the Infernal and Lunatic maps for Zephia: Scheming Dragon in Fire Emblem Heroes (FEH). To see strategy for defeating Zephia: Scheming Dragon, enemy information, as well as the best units and party to use, read on!

Zephia Strategy Overview

Obtainable Unit	Zephia
Recommended Level	Lv.40
Difficulty	Infernal Lunatic Hard
Conditions	Condition 1: All 4 units must survive. Condition 2: You cannot use Light's Blessing
Dates Active	07/19/2023 - 07/26/2023

Initial Unit Placement

Infernal	Lunatic

Infernal Enemy Information

A Green Thief		HP 56		Atk 47		Spd 45		Def 18		Res 37
		： Dragonslasher+ ：- ： Lethality					： Atk/Spd Hexblade ： Spd/Def Tempo 3 ： Blue Feud 3 ：- ：-
B Blue Fáfnir		HP 62		Atk 53		Spd 40		Def 37		Res 32
		： Flametongue+ ：- ： Luna					： Swift Sparrow 3 ： Dive-Bomb 3 ： Spd/Res Rein 3 ：- ：-
C Troubadour		HP 41		Atk 42		Spd 23		Def 26		Res 49
		： Gravity+ ： Restore+ ： Holy Panic					： Fort. Def/Res 2 ： Guard 3 ： Inf. Spd Tactic ：- ：-
D Zephia		HP 66		Atk 58		Spd 51		Def 25		Res 27
		： Packleader Tome ：- ： Dragon Fang					： Atk/Spd Catch 4 ： Windsweep 3 ： Guidance 4 ：- ：-
E Axe Cavalier		HP 62		Atk 60		Spd 27		Def 38		Res 28
		： Instant Axe+ ：- ： Bonfire					： Solid Ground 4 ： Poison Strike 3 ： Fatal Smoke 3 ：- ：-
F Blue Manakete		HP 67		Atk 51		Spd 36		Def 38		Res 33
		： Dark Breath+ ：- ： Draconic Aura					： Def/Res Ideal 4 ： Spd/Res Bulwark 3 ： Canto Control 3 ：- ：-

Lunatic Enemy Information

A Green Thief		HP 46		Atk 43		Spd 41		Def 17		Res 34
		： Dragonslasher+ ：- ： Lethality					： Sorcery Blade 3 ： Spd/Def Tempo 3 ： Blue Feud 3 ：- ：-
B Troubadour		HP 36		Atk 39		Spd 21		Def 24		Res 46
		： Gravity+ ： Restore+ ： Holy Panic					： Fort. Def/Res 2 ： Guard 3 ： Spd Tactic 3 ：- ：-
C Zephia		HP 57		Atk 54		Spd 47		Def 23		Res 24
		： Packleader Tome ：- ： Dragon Fang					： Atk/Spd Catch 4 ： Windsweep 3 ： Guidance 4 ：- ：-
D Axe Cavalier		HP 49		Atk 53		Spd 24		Def 33		Res 25
		： Instant Axe+ ：- ： Bonfire					： Solid Ground 3 ： Poison Strike 3 ： Fatal Smoke 3 ：- ：-
E Blue Manakete		HP 54		Atk 47		Spd 33		Def 31		Res 30
		： Dark Breath+ ：- ： Draconic Aura					： Def/Res Ideal 3 ： Spd/Res Bulwark 3 ： Canto Control 3 ：- ：-

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Zephia Strategy

Use Player Phase Strategies

This map has no refresher enemies and all of the enemies are close to each other. A player phase strategy is well suited to this map, whether it's a one-turn clear with a Galeforce strategy or a simple Hit and Run strategy.

The left side of the map is the ideal initiation point. Defeating the Blue Manakete first is key, as she has both Spd/Res Bulwark 3 to prevent movement past her as well as Canto Control 3 to prevent post-combat movement.

After defeating the Blue Manakete, either continue advancing while clearing enemies or retreat to safety using movement effects like Canto, refreshing your initiator's turn, or Reposition effects.

Be aware that Zephia has Guidance 4, which will allow enemies to warp forward up to two spaces away from Zephia's current position. Do not let this catch you off guard with surprise knockouts.

Tank Strategies are also viable

With the lack of powerful enemies and refresher units on this map, a tanking strategy is a great method to achieve victory. This strategy is made more effective by using tank units that neutralize their own penalties, to prevent the effects of Zephia's Packleader Tome from defeating your tank unit in one round.

Savior skills aren't necessary for a tanking strategy, but they make the map easier to clear.

If not using Savior skills, ensure that any support units you bring are out of range of the enemies. This is made easier through the lack of mobility skills on the generic enemies.

If using Savior skills, bring a healer as a support unit to keep your tanks healthy.

Best Units for Zephia

Player Phase Units

Unit Name
Summer Edelgard	Sword Armored Regal Sunshade attacks twice and can easily defeat most enemies in one combat. Raging Storm can grant an extra action post-combat.
Legendary Veronica	Red Tome Cavalry Enclosing Dark has great offensive power, prevents foe's counterattacks, and can follow-up before a foe's first attack. Enclosure has a short cooldown and disables non-Special damage reduction.
Reginn	Sword Cavalry Pre-charged Seiðr Shell allows her to deal high damage on her first attack. Has Canto from turn 1-4 due to her weapon, letting her hit and run.
Brave Chrom	Lance Cavalry Accelerated Special trigger and cooldown lets him charge up his Special quickly. A Fate Changed! allows a Reposition effect while retaining his action.
Ótr	Axe Cavalry Pre-charged Brutal Shell allows him to deal high damage on his first attack. Has Canto from turn 1-4 due to his weapon, letting him hit and run.
Ninja Laegjarn	Blue Bow Flying Great nuking power with Flamefrost Bow. Duo Skill grants another action post-combat.
Ninja Corrin (F)	Green Tome Cavalry Great nuking power with Ninjutsu Scrolls. S/R Far Trace 3 allows retreat after combat. Duo Skill grants another action post-combat.
Ninja Lyn	Colorless Dagger Flying Great nuking power with Tailwind Shuriken. Duo Skill grants another action post-combat.
Legendary Leif	Colorless Bow Cavalry Njörun's Zeal II grants another action post-combat.

Tank Units

Unit Name
Summer Edelgard	Sword Armored Regal Sunshade attacks twice and can easily defeat most enemies in one combat. Raging Storm can grant an extra action post-combat.
Brave Hector	Lance Armored Can retaliate at any distance. Weapon refine is loaded with effects that vastly improve his offense and defense. Can neutralize penalties inflicted on him.
Ascended Idunn	Blue Breath Armored Guaranteed follow-up attack. Weapon is comparable to Brave Hector's refined Maltet. Can neutralize penalties inflicted on her.
Ascended Fjorm	Axe Armored Can retaliate at any distance. Nifl's Bite negates effects that prevent counterattacks such as Flash+ and various other sweep effects. Can neutralize penalties inflicted on her.
Brave Edelgard	Axe Armored High mobility for an armored unit. Incredibly sturdy with refined Flower Hauteclere and Black Eagle Rule granting multiple defensive effects.
Caineghis	Colorless Beast Armored Refined Lion King Fang grants multiple defensive effects and guaranteed follow-up attacks on both phases. Nullifies buffs from ranged units.

Support Units

Unit Name
Elimine	Staff Flying Grants damage reduction and can shut down "At start of turn" effects of foes in cardinal directions.
Flayn	Staff Flying Grants damage reduction and healing.
Brave Lucina	Lance Infantry Grants bonus stats and Special acceleration to nearby allies during combat.
Corrin (M)	Sword Infantry A budget support that grants bonus stats to his Ally Support during combat.
Summer Hilda	Staff Flying Grants Atk+6 and Special acceleration to nearby allies during combat.
Seiðr	Green Tome Cavalry Future-Focused can forcefully end a foe's turn, allowing you to play around the strongest foe.

Recommended Dancer Units

New Year Peony	Green Tome Flying Gentle Dream provides stat and mobility bonuses.
Peony	Blue Tome Flying Gentle Dream provides stat and mobility bonuses.
Legendary Azura	Blue Tome Flying Prayer Wheel and Gray Waves II combine to grant an ally stat and mobility bonuses.
Hatari Azura	Green Tome Cavalry Dancing Flames and Gray Waves combine to grant an ally stat and mobility bonuses. S/R Far Trace 3 allows retreat after combat or using Gray Waves.

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