Groom Alcryst Builds and Best IVs

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.

Heroes With the Same Name
Alcryst	Groom Alcryst

Groom Alcryst Rating and Basic Information

Alcryst - Tender Groom: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type	Red / Red Bow / Infantry
Rarity	5 Star 4 Star
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★

Harp Bow+ 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).

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

Bonus Doubler 3 Grants bonus to Atk/Spd/Def/Res during combat = current bonus on each of unit’s stats. Calculates each stat bonus independently.

Atk/Spd Oath 3 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)		★★★☆☆
Atk (11)		★★★★☆
Spd (7)		★★★★★
Def (11)		★★★☆☆
Res (6)		★★☆☆☆

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

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

： Harp Bow+ ： Draw Back ： Moonbow ： -

： Bonus Doubler 3 ： Null Follow-Up 3 ： Atk/Spd Oath 3 ： Bonus Doubler 3 ： -

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	40	Rank: 472/1160
Atk	44	Rank: 130/1160
Spd	46	Rank: 43/1160
Def	35	Rank: 227/1160
Res	23	Rank: 805/1160

Stat Values

Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)

Stats at Lv 40

Initial Stats (with Skills)

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Cyril	46	42	44	35	26	193
Groom Alcryst	40	44	46	35	23	188
Castor	45	46	39	33	24	187
Ninja Shinon	40	40	43	28	26	177
Valentine's Chrom	40	44	27	40	26	177
Neimi	39	39	42	21	35	176
New Year Anna	40	34	40	16	37	167
Midori	41	41	30	34	21	167
Summer Joshua	40	36	39	28	24	167
Brigid	41	37	40	30	19	167
Igrene	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	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 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?

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
Iron Bow	4	2	Effective against flying units.	3★
Steel Bow	6	2	Effective against flying units.	3★
Harp Bow	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★
Harp Bow+	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
Draw Back	1	Unit moves 1 space away from target ally, who moves to unit’s former position.	3★

Specials

Passives

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Bonus Doubler 1	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★
Bonus Doubler 2	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★
Bonus Doubler 3	Grants bonus to Atk/Spd/Def/Res during combat = current bonus on each of unit’s stats. Calculates each stat bonus independently.	5★
Atk/Spd Oath 1	At start of turn, if unit is adjacent to an ally, grants Atk/Spd+3 for 1 turn.	3★
Atk/Spd Oath 2	At start of turn, if unit is adjacent to an ally, grants Atk/Spd+4 for 1 turn.	3★
Atk/Spd Oath 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

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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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

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