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This is a ranking page for the hero Arion - Gungnir's Heir 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 Arion.


Arion Rating and Basic Information

Overall Rating 9.0/10
Reroll Ranking (excluding Inherit Skill) -
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Ranking (including Inherit Skill) A
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Arion - Gungnir's Heir: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type
Rarity
What Kind of Character Are They? ・Weapon skill neutralizes effective damage against flying, grants Atk/Def bonuses and 【Charge】 to unit and nearby flying allies, grants bonus stats, a guaranteed follow-up attack, and bonus damage equal to 15% of unit's Def.

Arion Skills at 5★


Might: 16  Range: 1
Neutralizes "effective against flying" bonuses. Grants Def+3. At start of turn, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, grants Atk/Def+6 and 【Charge】 to unit and flying allies within 2 spaces of unit for 1 turn. At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+5 to unit, unit makes a guaranteed follow-up attack, and deals damage = 15% of unit's Def (excluding area-of-effect Specials) during combat.

Cooldown Count = 4
Boosts damage dealt by 80% of unit’s Def.

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

At start of combat, if unit's Spd ≥ foe's Spd-10, inflicts penalty on foe's Atk/Def during combat = 50% of difference between Def stats (unit's Def minus foe's Def) before combat. (Maximum penalty of -7.)

Arion Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat Superboon/Superbane IV Recommendation
HP (17) Normal HP ★★★☆☆
Atk (10) No Attack IV ★★★★★
Spd (12) No Spd IV ★★★☆☆
Def (7) Def Boon ★★★★★
Res (8) Res Bane ★☆☆☆☆

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

See the IV Checker for All Units 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 Grand Hero Battle, Arion will always have neutral IVs by default. The only way to access IVs for this unit is through using Trait Fruits.

+Def / -Res

The best IVs for Arion are +Def and -Res. Boosting Def improves both his bulk and his damage output through Heired Gungnir's bonus damage effect.

Arion's Res is below average at only base 21 and can be safely taken as a bane.

+Def for a +10 Merge

We recommend +Def when merging Arion up to +10 to maximize his physical bulk and fulfill his tanking role as best as he can.

Arion Best Builds

Physical Tank Arion

HOT
Special Skill IconIgnis
Emblem Icon: -
Attuned Skill Icon: -

How to Use, Explanation

This build maximizes Atk/Def to make Arion a sturdy physical wall.

Budget Arion

Special Skill IconIgnis
Emblem Icon: -
Attuned Skill Icon: -

How to Use, Explanation

This is a budget build using Arion's base kit and cheap skills to supplement his physical tank role.

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Arion Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
189
HP
HP 41 41
Rank: 342/1171
Atk
Atk 45 45
Rank: 95/1171
Spd
Spd 36 36
Rank: 493/1171
Def
Def 46 46
Rank: 26/1171
Res
Res 21 21
Rank: 949/1171

Stat Values

Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)

HP Atk Spd Def Res Total
+10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses 46 66 41 50 25 228
Lv.40 +10 46 50 41 50 25 212

HP Atk Spd Def Res Total
+HP
Lv.40 +10
48 49 40 50 25 212
+Atk
Lv.40 +10
45 52 40 50 25 212
+Spd
Lv.40 +10
45 49 43 50 25 212
+Def
Lv.40 +10
45 49 40 54 25 213
+Res
Lv.40 +10
45 49 40 50 28 212

Stats at Lv 40

HP Atk Spd Def Res Total
5★- Adjusted for Skills 41 61 36 49 21 208
5★ Lv.40 41 45 36 46 21 189
4★ Lv.40 38 43 34 43 19 177
3★ Lv.40 37 40 32 41 18 168

Initial Stats (with Skills)

HP Atk Spd Def Res Total
5★ Lv.1 17 26 12 10 8 73
4★ Lv.1 16 21 12 6 7 62
3★ Lv.1 16 17 11 6 7 57

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero
HP
Atk
Spd
Def
Res
Total
Arion Icon Arion
41 45 36 46 21 189
43 45 32 47 17 184
41 40 33 41 17 172
46 38 22 38 28 172
40 35 33 33 27 168
42 36 32 34 23 167
43 35 34 37 18 167
40 39 31 33 24 167
45 37 25 39 20 166
46 36 26 40 18 166
42 32 31 34 19 158
39 31 34 29 25 158
42 29 27 25 34 157
40 25 35 35 22 157
36 35 30 24 32 157

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

Arion Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Arion Roles

Arion - Gungnir's Heir Roles
Close Physical Attack ImageClose-Physical Ranged Physical AttackRanged-Physical Close Magic AttackClose-Magic Ranged MagicRanged-Magic
Physical Wall ImagePhysical Wall Magic WallMagic Wall Effective ImageEffective Weapon Movement Assist ImageMovement Assist
Exclusive Skill ImageExclusive Skill No All Range Counterattack ImageAll-Range Counter RecoveryRecovery No Refresher ImageRefresher
No Legendary Hero ImageLegendary No Mythic Hero ImageMythic No Duo and Harmonized ImageDuo /
Harmonized
No Resplendent ImageResplendent

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

Arion Strengths

Heired Gungnir provides bonuses both in and out of combat

Arion's exclusive weapon Heired Gungnir grants Def+3 and removes his weakness to bows and other weapons that deal effective damage against fliers.

At the start of each turn, Heired Gungnir grants Atk/Def+6 and 【Charge】 to Arion and flying allies within 2 spaces of Arion. This effect is amazing as it improves offense, bulk, and mobility at the same time.

In combat, Heired Gungnir grants Arion Atk/Spd/Def/Res+5, a guaranteed follow-up attack, and bonus damage equal to 15% of his Def.

Arion Weaknesses

Low Res

While Arion's weakness to bows is patched by Heired Gungnir, his abysmal Res remains a major weakness to exploit.

Having only 21 base Res, any unit that deals magical damage will easily dent Arion or even bring him down. Keep him away from these foes to ensure his survival!

Should you Unlock Potential?

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We Recommend You Unlock Potential for Arion - Gungnir's Heir!

We recommend that you use Unlock Potential to bring Arion - Gungnir's Heir from 4 Stars to 5 Stars. Arion - Gungnir's Heir is a very useful mobile physical tank, so we recommend you Unlock Potential for Arion - Gungnir's Heir if your team lacks a strong mobile physical tank.

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Arion - List of Skills

Weapons

Skill Name Might Range Effect Learned At
6 1 No Effect 3★
8 1 No Effect 3★
11 1 No Effect 3★
16 1 Neutralizes "effective against flying" bonuses. Grants Def+3. At start of turn, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, grants Atk/Def+6 and 【Charge】 to unit and flying allies within 2 spaces of unit for 1 turn. At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+5 to unit, unit makes a guaranteed follow-up attack, and deals damage = 15% of unit's Def (excluding area-of-effect Specials) during combat. 5★

Assists

This Hero has no Assist skills that can be learned.

Specials

Skill Name Effect Learned At
(Cooldown Count = 4) Boosts damage dealt by 50% of unit’s Def. 3★
(Cooldown Count = 4) Boosts damage dealt by 80% of unit’s Def. 4★

Passives

Skill Name Effect Learned At
At start of combat, if foe’s HP = 100% or if【Penalty】is active on foe, grants Atk/Def+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★
At start of combat, if foe’s HP = 100% or if【Penalty】is active on foe, grants Atk/Def+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★
At start of combat, if foe’s HP = 100% or if【Penalty】is active on foe, grants Atk/Def+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★
At start of combat, if unit's Spd ≥ foe's Spd-10, inflicts penalty on foe's Atk/Def during combat = 30% of difference between Def stats (unit's Def minus foe's Def) before combat. (Maximum penalty of -3.) 3★
At start of combat, if unit's Spd ≥ foe's Spd-10, inflicts penalty on foe's Atk/Def during combat = 40% of difference between Def stats (unit's Def minus foe's Def) before combat. (Maximum penalty of -5.) 4★
At start of combat, if unit's Spd ≥ foe's Spd-10, inflicts penalty on foe's Atk/Def during combat = 50% of difference between Def stats (unit's Def minus foe's Def) before combat. (Maximum penalty of -7.) 5★

Arion as a Source Hero

Arion Avatar

Value of Skills ★★★☆☆

Arion has Atk/Def Catch 3 and Wyvern Flight 3 as inheritable options.

We recommend you merge him up instead, as Arion is a powerful hero.

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Community Feedback

How would you rate Arion?

Top tier hero. Must promote and merge. 36
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Promote if you need his/her archetype. 4
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Promote to 5 stars if you like this hero. 3
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Summon for his/her Skill Inheritance options. 0
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How to Get Arion / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes

How to Get Arion

Obtain through a Grand Hero Battle

Arion is a Hero who, for a limited time, can be obtained through completing a Grand Hero Battle for the first time. 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)
Dio Garner
Illustrator motsutsu / Trys Inc.
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