Valentine's Ephraim Builds and Best IVs

This is a ranking page for the hero Ephraim - Ardent Prince 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 Valentine's Ephraim.

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Legendary Ephraim	Ephraim
Brave Ephraim	Winter Ephraim
Duo Ephraim	Summer Ephraim
Valentine's Ephraim

Valentine's Ephraim 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)

Ephraim - Ardent Prince: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type	Blue / Lance / Armored
Rarity	5 Star
What Kind of Character Are They?	・Weapon skill grants Atk/Def bonuses to nearby allies and restores 7 HP to them after their combat, inflicts an Atk/Def penalty onto foe, grants damage reduction and post-combat healing to unit, and neutralizes foe's non-Special damage reduction when Special triggers. ・Exclusive B skill forces foe to attack first and inflicts Atk/Def penalties onto foe, allows unit to attack twice, neutralizes effects that slow down unit's Special cooldown charges, and grants 7 HP healing per attack to unit.

Valentine's Ephraim Skills at 5★

Righteous Lance Might: 16　 Range: 1 Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1). Grants Atk/Def+4 to allies within 3 spaces during combat and restores 7 HP to those allies after their combat. If foe initiates combat or foe's HP ≥ 75% at start of combat, inflicts Atk/Def-X on foe during combat (X = number of allies within 3 spaces of unit × 4, + 6; max 14) and reduces damage from attacks by 30% (excluding area-of-effect Specials), and restores 7 HP to unit after combat. If foe initiates combat or foe's HP ≥ 75% at start of combat, when unit's Special triggers, neutralizes foe's "reduces damage by X%" effects from foe's non-Special skills (excluding when dealing damage with an area-of-effect Special).

Armored Blaze Cooldown Count = 3 Boosts Special damage by 40% of unit's Def when Special triggers. If foe's Range = 1 and unit or foe's Special is ready or triggered before or during this combat, reduces damage from foe's next attack by 40% (once per combat; excluding area-of-effect Specials).

Earthfire Boost 3 Grants HP+5. At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 50%, grants Atk/Def+7 to unit during combat, and also, if unit is within 2 spaces of an ally with HP > 50%, inflicts Special cooldown charge -1 on foe per attack during combat (only highest value applied; does not stack).

Sunlit Bangle D At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25% and unit initiates combat, foe can counterattack before unit's first attack. At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, inflicts Atk/Def-5 on foe, unit attacks twice, and neutralizes effects that inflict "Special cooldown charge -X" on unit during combat, and also, when unit deals damage to foe during combat, restores 7 HP to unit (triggers even if 0 damage is dealt).

A/D Near Save 3 If a foe uses sword, lance, axe, breath, or beast damage & initiates combat against an ally with 2 spaces of unit, triggers【Savior】on unit. If Savior triggers, grants Atk/Def+4 during combat. 【Savior】 Unit takes ally’s space, enters combat in ally’s place, and receives all after-combat effects. Doesn't trigger if ally is on terrain that unit can't move to or if multiple units are able to use Savior during the same combat. If Savior triggers, after-combat movement effects don't occur.

Valentine's Ephraim Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat	Superboon/Superbane	IV Recommendation
HP (21)		★★★★☆
Atk (9)		★★★★★
Spd (4)		★☆☆☆☆
Def (15)		★★★★★
Res (11)		★★★★☆

◯ = 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.

+Atk / -Spd

The best IVs for Valentine's Ephraim are +Atk and -Spd. Atk is a superboon, and Valentine's Ephraim's base Atk stat is the highest in the game at base 48; taking the superboon would raise it to base 52 and make him even more of a threat to knock out his foes.

Valentine's Ephraim's Spd is abysmal at only base 17 and is among the lowest in the entire game. Taking it as a bane will not impact any of his matchups.

+Atk for a +10 merge

We recommend +Atk when merging Valentine's Ephraim up to +10 to improve his damage output and increase the chances of knocking out his foes in one hit.

Valentine's Ephraim Best Builds

Near Save / Budget Valentine's Ephraim

HOT
： Righteous Lance ： Pivot ： Armored Blaze ： -	： Earthfire Boost 3 ： Sunlit Bangle D ： A/D Near Save 3 ： Atk/Def Form 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

Valentine's Ephraim's base kit already excels in a Near Save role, protecting his allies from melee attacks. Atk/Def Form 3 is the Sacred Seal of choice as it synergizes well with Righteous Lance's ally proximity requirements.

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Valentine's Ephraim Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
201
HP	47	Rank: 36/1089
Atk	48	Rank: 1/1089
Spd	17	Rank: 1016/1089
Def	48	Rank: 1/1089
Res	41	Rank: 45/1089

Stat Values

Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
+10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses	57	68	22	53	45	245
Lv.40 +10	52	52	22	53	45	224

Stats at Lv 40

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★- Adjusted for Skills	52	64	17	48	41	222
5★ Lv.40	47	48	17	48	41	201

Initial Stats (with Skills)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★ Lv.1	26	25	4	15	11	81

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Valentine's Ephraim	47	48	17	48	41	201
Ninja Zelgius	49	47	16	47	42	201
Winter Edelgard	46	47	17	47	44	201
Vigarde	46	47	30	44	29	196
Cervantes	50	45	31	44	25	195
Gilliam	47	44	21	48	35	195
Pirate Surtr	45	45	16	44	36	186
Gatrie	47	42	17	44	35	185
Benny	48	35	23	44	34	184
Winter Hilda	44	39	38	37	26	184
Valentine's Rudolf	46	43	21	41	29	180
Forsyth	47	40	20	39	33	179
Valentine's Eliwood	47	38	32	29	29	175
Fallen Hardin	45	34	28	36	32	175
Brave Hector	48	37	22	39	28	174
Winter Robin	45	35	34	35	25	174
Winter Ephraim	45	41	23	36	29	174
Kjelle	47	40	22	37	28	174
Valbar	49	35	25	38	26	173
Picnic Lukas	51	37	21	42	22	173
Gwendolyn	49	30	24	38	28	169
Effie	50	40	22	33	23	168

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

Valentine's Ephraim Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Valentine's Ephraim Roles

Ephraim - Ardent Prince 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

Valentine's Ephraim 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.

Valentine's Ephraim Strengths

Righteous Lance has great defensive effects both in and out of combat

Valentine's Ephraim comes with his own exclusive weapon in Righteous Lance. This lance grants Atk/Def+4 to all allies within 3 spaces of Ephraim during their combat and restores 7 HP to those allies after every combat they enter.

As for Ephraim, Righteous Lance inflicts Atk/Def penalties onto his foe based on the number of allies within 3 spaces of Ephraim , grants Ephraim 30% damage reduction, neutralizes his foe's non-Special damage reduction skills, and heals 7 HP after combat.

This powerful lance is useful at all times and makes Valentine's Ephraim a valuable ally to bring to any battle.

Sunlit Bangle D grants a brave attack and powerful sustain

Valentine's Ephraim also comes with his own exclusive B skill in Sunlit Bangle D. This skill forces his foes to always attack first (if able), inflicts Atk/Def-5 onto his foe and slows down their Special cooldown charges per attack, preventing them from accumulating Special cooldown charges before they retaliate against Ephraim.

It also grants Ephraim a brave attack and heals him for 7 HP for each attack he makes, ensuring his HP is topped off consistently.

Valentine's Ephraim Weaknesses

Weak to Armor Effective Weapons

Valentine's Ephraim takes 1.5x damage from armor-effective weapons like Slaying Hammer+, Randgríðr, or Thani, 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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Valentine's Ephraim - 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★
Righteous Lance	16	1	Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1). Grants Atk/Def+4 to allies within 3 spaces during combat and restores 7 HP to those allies after their combat. If foe initiates combat or foe's HP ≥ 75% at start of combat, inflicts Atk/Def-X on foe during combat (X = number of allies within 3 spaces of unit × 4, + 6; max 14) and reduces damage from attacks by 30% (excluding area-of-effect Specials), and restores 7 HP to unit after combat. If foe initiates combat or foe's HP ≥ 75% at start of combat, when unit's Special triggers, neutralizes foe's "reduces damage by X%" effects from foe's non-Special skills (excluding when dealing damage with an area-of-effect Special).	5★

Assists

This Hero has no Assist skills that can be learned.

Specials

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Glowing Ember	(Cooldown Count = 4) Boosts damage dealt by 50% of unit’s Def.	5★
Bonfire	(Cooldown Count = 3) Boosts damage dealt by 50% of unit’s Def.	5★
Armored Blaze	(Cooldown Count = 3) Boosts Special damage by 40% of unit's Def when Special triggers. If foe's Range = 1 and unit or foe's Special is ready or triggered before or during this combat, reduces damage from foe's next attack by 40% (once per combat; excluding area-of-effect Specials).	5★

Passives

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Earth Boost 1	If unit has at least 3 more HP than enemy at the start of combat, unit receives Def +2 during combat.	5★
Earth Boost 2	If unit has at least 3 more HP than enemy at the start of combat, unit receives Def +4 during combat.	5★
Earth Boost 3	If unit has at least 3 more HP than enemy at the start of combat, unit receives Def +6 during combat.	5★
Earthfire Boost 3	Grants HP+5. At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 50%, grants Atk/Def+7 to unit during combat, and also, if unit is within 2 spaces of an ally with HP > 50%, inflicts Special cooldown charge -1 on foe per attack during combat (only highest value applied; does not stack).	5★
Sunlit Bangle D	At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25% and unit initiates combat, foe can counterattack before unit's first attack. At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, inflicts Atk/Def-5 on foe, unit attacks twice, and neutralizes effects that inflict "Special cooldown charge -X" on unit during combat, and also, when unit deals damage to foe during combat, restores 7 HP to unit (triggers even if 0 damage is dealt).	5★
A/D Near Save 1	If a foe uses sword, lance, axe, dragonstone, or beast damage & initiates combat against an ally adjacent to unit, triggers【Savior】on unit. If Savior triggers, grants Atk/Def+2 during combat. 【Savior】 Unit takes ally’s space, enters combat in ally’s place, and receives all after-combat effects. Doesn't trigger if ally is on terrain that unit can't move to or if multiple units are able to use Savior during the same combat. If Savior triggers, after-combat movement effects don't occur.	5★
A/D Near Save 2	If a foe uses sword, lance, axe, breath, or beast damage & initiates combat against an ally with 2 spaces of unit, triggers【Savior】on unit. If Savior triggers, grants Atk/Def+2 during combat. 【Savior】 Unit takes ally’s space, enters combat in ally’s place, and receives all after-combat effects. Doesn't trigger if ally is on terrain that unit can't move to or if multiple units are able to use Savior during the same combat. If Savior triggers, after-combat movement effects don't occur.	5★
A/D Near Save 3	If a foe uses sword, lance, axe, breath, or beast damage & initiates combat against an ally with 2 spaces of unit, triggers【Savior】on unit. If Savior triggers, grants Atk/Def+4 during combat. 【Savior】 Unit takes ally’s space, enters combat in ally’s place, and receives all after-combat effects. Doesn't trigger if ally is on terrain that unit can't move to or if multiple units are able to use Savior during the same combat. If Savior triggers, after-combat movement effects don't occur.	5★

Valentine's Ephraim as a Source Hero

Value of Skills	★★★★★

Valentine's Ephraim has Armored Blaze, Earthfire Boost 3, and A/D Near Save 3 as good inheritance options.

It is possible to acquire multiple skills at the same time with one copy of Valentine's Ephraim by inheriting the prerequisite skills first.

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Obtained through a Special Summoning Event!

Valentine's Ephraim is a limited time Hero who can be pulled from a Special Heroes Summoning Event. They do not appear in regular summons.

Note: Not currently a featured hero in any Summon events.

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Voice Actor and Illustrator Information

Voice Actor (English)	Greg Chun
Illustrator	ayuko
Appears In	Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones

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