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This is a ranking page for the hero Alcryst - Tender 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 Alcryst.

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Alcryst - Tender Groom Icon Groom Alcryst

Groom Alcryst Rating and Basic Information

Overall Rating 8.5/10
Reroll Ranking (excluding Inherit Skill) -
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Ranking (including Inherit Skill) B
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Alcryst - Tender Groom: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type
Rarity
What Kind of Character Are They? ・Weapon skill grants bonus stats, true damage based on Spd, and damage reduction on foe's first attack to unit during combat.

Groom Alcryst Skills at 5★


Might: 12  Range: 2
If unit initiates combat or foe's Range = 2, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 to unit, deals damage = 15% of unit's Spd (excluding area-of-effect Specials), and reduces damage from foe's first attack by X% during combat (if it is unit's first combat initiated by unit or first combat initiated by foe that turn, X = 60; otherwise X = 30; "first attack" normally means only the first strike; for effects that grant "unit attacks twice," it means the first and second strikes).

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

Grants bonus to Atk/Spd/Def/Res during combat = current bonus on each of unit’s stats. Calculates each stat bonus independently.

At start of turn, if unit is adjacent to an ally, grants Atk/Spd+5 for 1 turn.

Groom Alcryst Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat Superboon/Superbane IV Recommendation
HP (18) HP Superbane ★★★☆☆
Atk (11) Attack Bane ★★★★☆
Spd (7) Spd Boon ★★★★★
Def (11) No Def IV ★★★☆☆
Res (6) No Res IV ★★☆☆☆

◯ = 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 Tempest Trials, Groom Alcryst will always have neutral IVs by default. The only way to access IVs for this unit is through using Trait Fruits.

+Spd / -Res

The best IVs for Groom Alcryst are +Spd and -Res. Alcryst's Spd is a superboon and is competitive enough to hold his own against the fastest heroes in the metagame. Taking it as a boon improves his performance more than any other stat.

Alcryst's Res is below average and taking it as a boon won't impact any of his matchups.

+Spd for a +10 merge

We recommend +Spd when merging Groom Alcryst up to +10 to ensure he remains competitive against speedy foes.

Groom Alcryst Best Builds

General Use / Budget Groom Alcryst

Weapon Skill IconHarp Bow+
Assist Skill IconDraw Back
Special Skill IconMoonbow
Emblem Icon: -
Attuned Skill Icon: -

How to Use, Explanation

This budget build utilizes Groom Alcryst's Spd to create follow-up attacks and deal more damage using Harp Bow+.

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Groom Alcryst Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
188
HP
HP 40 40
Rank: 489/1171
Atk
Atk 44 44
Rank: 152/1171
Spd
Spd 46 46
Rank: 62/1171
Def
Def 35 35
Rank: 244/1171
Res
Res 23 23
Rank: 836/1171

Stat Values

Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)

HP Atk Spd Def Res Total
+10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses 45 61 50 40 27 223
Lv.40 +10 45 49 50 40 27 211

HP Atk Spd Def Res Total
+HP
Lv.40 +10
47 48 50 39 27 211
+Atk
Lv.40 +10
44 51 50 39 27 211
+Spd
Lv.40 +10
44 48 54 39 27 212
+Def
Lv.40 +10
44 48 50 42 27 211
+Res
Lv.40 +10
44 48 50 39 30 211

Stats at Lv 40

HP Atk Spd Def Res Total
5★- Adjusted for Skills 40 56 46 35 23 200
5★ Lv.40 40 44 46 35 23 188
4★ Lv.40 37 42 43 33 21 176

Initial Stats (with Skills)

HP Atk Spd Def Res Total
5★ Lv.1 18 23 7 11 6 65
4★ Lv.1 17 19 6 11 5 58

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero
HP
Atk
Spd
Def
Res
Total
46 42 44 35 26 193
Groom Alcryst Icon Groom Alcryst
40 44 46 35 23 188
45 46 39 33 24 187
40 40 43 28 26 177
40 44 27 40 26 177
39 39 42 21 35 176
40 34 40 16 37 167
41 41 30 34 21 167
40 36 39 28 24 167
41 37 40 30 19 167
42 37 37 26 24 166

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

Groom Alcryst Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Groom Alcryst Roles

Alcryst - Tender Groom Roles
Close Physical AttackClose-Physical Ranged Physical Attack ImageRanged-Physical Close Magic AttackClose-Magic Ranged MagicRanged-Magic
Physical Wall ImagePhysical Wall Magic WallMagic Wall Effective ImageEffective Weapon Movement Assist ImageMovement Assist
No 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

Groom Alcryst is a ranged physical attacker (range = 2). 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.

Groom Alcryst Strengths

Groom Alcryst's new inheritable weapon Harp Bow+ grants him Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 during combat, bonus true damage equal to 15% of his Spd, and damage reduction on his foe's first attack (either 60% or 30% depending on combat order).

These effects are enough to make Harp Bow+ a usable weapon in today's metagame despite not being as good as exclusive or Arcane weapons.

Groom Alcryst Weaknesses

Lack of Unique Skills

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

Fast bow units are not too hard to acquire in the game, and lacking an exclusive weapon makes Groom Alcryst replaceable by better units.

Should you Unlock Potential?

Should You Unlock Potential for this Hero? A Rank Icon

We Recommend You Unlock Potential for Alcryst - Tender Groom!

We recommend that you use Unlock Potential to bring Alcryst - Tender Groom from 4 Stars to 5 Stars. Alcryst - Tender Groom is a very useful fast bow infantry, so we recommend you Unlock Potential for Alcryst - Tender Groom if your team lacks a strong fast bow infantry.

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Groom Alcryst - List of Skills

Weapons

Skill Name Might Range Effect Learned At
4 2 Effective against flying units. 3★
6 2 Effective against flying units. 3★
8 2 If unit initiates combat or foe's Range = 2, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 to unit, deals damage = 15% of unit's Spd (excluding area-of-effect Specials), and reduces damage from foe's first attack by X% during combat (if it is unit's first combat initiated by unit or first combat initiated by foe that turn, X = 60; otherwise X = 30; "first attack" normally means only the first strike; for effects that grant "unit attacks twice," it means the first and second strikes). 3★
12 2 If unit initiates combat or foe's Range = 2, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+4 to unit, deals damage = 15% of unit's Spd (excluding area-of-effect Specials), and reduces damage from foe's first attack by X% during combat (if it is unit's first combat initiated by unit or first combat initiated by foe that turn, X = 60; otherwise X = 30; "first attack" normally means only the first strike; for effects that grant "unit attacks twice," it means the first and second strikes). 5★

Assists

Skill Name Range Effect Learned At
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
Grants bonus to Atk/Spd/Def/Res during combat = 50% of current bonus on each of unit’s stats. Calculates each stat bonus independently. 3★
Grants bonus to Atk/Spd/Def/Res during combat = 75% of current bonus on each of unit’s stats. Calculates each stat bonus independently. 4★
Grants bonus to Atk/Spd/Def/Res during combat = current bonus on each of unit’s stats. Calculates each stat bonus independently. 5★
At start of turn, if unit is adjacent to an ally, grants Atk/Spd+3 for 1 turn. 3★
At start of turn, if unit is adjacent to an ally, grants Atk/Spd+4 for 1 turn. 3★
At start of turn, if unit is adjacent to an ally, grants Atk/Spd+5 for 1 turn. 4★

Groom Alcryst as a Source Hero

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Value of Skills ★★★☆☆

Groom Alcryst has Harp Bow+, Bonus Doubler 3 and Atk/Spd Oath 3 as inheritable options.

He is a good source of bridge fodder for rare skills and is worth foddering off to acquire multiple skills from other rare units.

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Community Feedback

How would you rate Groom Alcryst?

Top tier hero. Must promote and merge. 0
Votes
Promote if you need his/her archetype. 0
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Promote to 5 stars if you like this hero. 3
Votes
Summon for his/her Skill Inheritance options. 2
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Pass on this hero. 1
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How to Get Groom Alcryst / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes

How to Get Groom Alcryst

Obtained as a Reward in Tempest Trials

Groom Alcryst 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)
Micah Solusod
Illustrator namakawa
Appears In

Illustration

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Comment

1 twztid136 months

I still don't get the poll option to promote these tempest trial units to 5*, because u already get them as a 5* unit. It makes sense for the GHB heroes that we only get as 4*, but i imagine it's just a copy/paste poll? It should ask if they're worth receiving good skills via inheritance, and/or if they're worth using in serious gameplay modes, or something, maybe...? 🤷🏼‍♂️

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