Summer Vaike Builds and Best IVs

This is a ranking page for the hero Vaike - Sunbaked Stunner 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 Summer Vaike.

Summer Vaike Rating and Basic Information

Overall Rating	8.5/10
Reroll Ranking (excluding Inherit Skill)	- (▶Reroll Ranking)
Ranking (including Inherit Skill)	B (▶FEH Tier List)

Vaike - Sunbaked Stunner: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type	Green / Axe / Infantry
Rarity	5 Star 4 Star
What Kind of Character Are They?	・Weapon skill grants Atk/Def+6 to unit and nearby allies at the start of each turn, grants a Tempo effect and grants variable Atk/Def bonuses based on odd/even turns.

Summer Vaike Skills at 5★

Tropical Conch+ Might: 14　 Range: 1 At start of turn, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, grants Atk/Def+6 to unit and allies within 2 spaces of unit for 1 turn. At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25% and it is an even-numbered turn, grants Atk/Def+5 to unit during combat. At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25% and it is an odd-numbered turn, grants Atk/Def+11 to unit during combat. At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25% and unit's Def ≥ foe's Def - 5, neutralizes effects that grant "Special cooldown charge +X" to foe or inflict "Special cooldown charge -X" on unit.

Smite Range: 1 Push adjacent ally 2 spaces farther away.

Atk/Def Finish 3 If unit is within 3 spaces of an ally, grants Atk/Def+6 to unit during combat, and also, if unit's Special is ready or unit's Special triggered before or during this combat, deals +5 damage during combat. (Except when dealing damage with area-of-effect Specials.)

Atk/Def Link 3 If a movement Assist skill (like Reposition, Shove, Pivot etc. ) is used by unit or targets unit, grants Atk\Def +6 to unit and target ally or unit and targeting ally for 1 turn.

Summer Vaike Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat	Superboon/Superbane	IV Recommendation
HP (20)		★★★★☆
Atk (12)		★★★★★
Spd (7)		★★★☆☆
Def (12)		★★★★☆
Res (5)		★★☆☆☆

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

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Neutral IVs by default!

As a hero obtainable only through Tempest Trials, Summer Vaike will always have neutral IVs by default. The only way to access IVs for this unit is through using Trait Fruits.

+Atk / -Spd

The best IVs for Summer Vaike are +Atk and -Spd. Summer Vaike's Atk is among the best in the entire game at base 47, and lacking an exclusive skill all but requires him to invest into his Atk stat to match the firepower of modern units.

Summer Vaike's Spd is in this awkward area where investment won't be enough to prevent follow-up attacks against the fastest metagame foes, while being excessive to outspeed the slower metagame units. Spd is a safe bane to take as it will not impact most of his matchups.

+Def for a +10 merge

We recommend a +Def IV when merging Summer Vaike up to +10. Def is a superboon and combining both it and the bonus stats from merges, dragonflowers, and weapon refinement can increase his Def up to base 51, which is high enough to tank attacks from physical heavy hitters.

Summer Vaike Best Builds

Arcane Tank Summer Vaike

HOT
： Arcane Downfall ： Reposition ： Bonfire ： -	： Atk/Def Finish 4 ： Atk/Def Bulwark 4 ： Breath of Life 4 ： Quick Riposte 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This build utilizes Vaike's high Atk/Def stats to function as a tank unit. Atk/Def Bulwark prevents foes from getting past Vaike, while all four of Arcane Downfall, Atk/Def Finish, Atk/Def Bulwark, and Breath of Life 4 provide sustain to ensure Vaike remains healthy.

General Use / Budget Summer Vaike

： Tropical Conch+ ： Smite ： Bonfire ： -

： Atk/Def Finish 3 ： Atk/Def Link 3 ： Atk Smoke 3 ： Atk/Def Form 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This budget build uses Vaike as a physical tank, with Atk/Def boosting skills and Atk Smoke to lower incoming damage.

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Summer Vaike Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
192
HP	46	Rank: 71/1171
Atk	47	Rank: 11/1171
Spd	33	Rank: 693/1171
Def	42	Rank: 68/1171
Res	24	Rank: 761/1171

Stat Values

Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
+10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses	51	66	37	47	28	229
Lv.40 +10	51	52	37	47	28	215

Stats at Lv 40

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★- Adjusted for Skills	46	61	33	42	24	206
5★ Lv.40	46	47	33	42	24	192
4★ Lv.40	43	45	30	40	22	180

Initial Stats (with Skills)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★ Lv.1	20	26	7	12	5	70
4★ Lv.1	19	22	6	12	4	63

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Ninja Diamant	40	48	38	48	25	199
Wind Tribe Fuga	42	46	30	45	30	193
Fargus	43	47	31	40	32	193
Nabata Altina	42	47	16	42	46	193
Young Lissa	40	47	17	47	42	193
Summer Dedue	45	46	20	47	35	193
Summer Donnel	46	45	31	40	30	192
Summer Vaike	46	47	33	42	24	192
Basilio	48	43	33	36	21	181
Balthus	47	42	24	37	31	181
Summer Caspar	46	41	36	30	23	176
Vyland	47	41	30	36	19	173
Groom Hinata	47	37	27	40	21	172
Barst	46	33	32	30	17	158
Arthur (Fates)	43	32	29	30	24	158
Bartre	49	36	25	33	13	156

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

Summer Vaike Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Summer Vaike Roles

Vaike - Sunbaked Stunner 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

Summer Vaike 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.

Summer Vaike Strengths

Tropical Conch+ provides out-of-combat support and grants Atk/Def bonuses

Summer Vaike's inheritable weapon Tropical Conch+ grants Atk/Def+6 to Vaike and nearby allies at the start of each turn, and grants Atk/Spd bonuses in-combat dependent on the current turn: on an even-numbered turn, it grants Atk/Def+5, and on an odd-numbered turn, it grants Atk/Def+11.

It also grants a Tempo effect during combat if Summer Vaike wins a Def check.

While not quite at the level of exclusive or Arcane weapons, Tropical Conch+ provides just enough to be a viable option on a budget, making Summer Vaike a useful physical tank.

Summer Vaike Weaknesses

Lack of Unique Skills

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

Axe Infantry units are quite abundant in the game, and lacking an exclusive weapon makes Summer Vaike replaceable by better units.

Should you Unlock Potential?

Should You Unlock Potential for this Hero?

We Recommend Unlocking Potential for Vaike - Sunbaked Stunner!

We recommend that you use Unlock Potential to bring Vaike - Sunbaked Stunner from 4 Stars to 5 Stars. Vaike - Sunbaked Stunner is very useful as a physical tank, so you may find using Unlock Potential on Vaike - Sunbaked Stunner helpful if your team lacks a party member with this role.

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Summer Vaike - List of Skills

Weapons

Skill Name	Might	Range	Effect	Learned At
Iron Axe	6	1	No Effect	3★
Steel Axe	8	1	No Effect	3★
Tropical Conch	10	1	At start of turn, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, grants Atk/Def+6 to unit and allies within 2 spaces of unit for 1 turn. At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25% and it is an even-numbered turn, grants Atk/Def+5 to unit during combat. At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25% and it is an odd-numbered turn, grants Atk/Def+11 to unit during combat. At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25% and unit's Def ≥ foe's Def - 5, neutralizes effects that grant "Special cooldown charge +X" to foe or inflict "Special cooldown charge -X" on unit.	3★
Tropical Conch+	14	1	At start of turn, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, grants Atk/Def+6 to unit and allies within 2 spaces of unit for 1 turn. At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25% and it is an even-numbered turn, grants Atk/Def+5 to unit during combat. At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25% and it is an odd-numbered turn, grants Atk/Def+11 to unit during combat. At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25% and unit's Def ≥ foe's Def - 5, neutralizes effects that grant "Special cooldown charge +X" to foe or inflict "Special cooldown charge -X" on unit.	5★

Assists

Skill Name	Range	Effect	Learned At
Smite	1	Push adjacent ally 2 spaces farther away.	3★

Specials

This Hero has no Special skills that can be learned.

Passives

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Atk/Def Finish 1	If unit is within 3 spaces of an ally, grants Atk/Def+2 to unit during combat, and also, if unit's Special is ready or unit's Special triggered before or during this combat, deals +1 damage during combat. (Except when dealing damage with area-of-effect Specials.)	3★
Atk/Def Finish 2	If unit is within 3 spaces of an ally, grants Atk/Def+4 to unit during combat, and also, if unit's Special is ready or unit's Special triggered before or during this combat, deals +3 damage during combat. (Except when dealing damage with area-of-effect Specials.)	4★
Atk/Def Finish 3	If unit is within 3 spaces of an ally, grants Atk/Def+6 to unit during combat, and also, if unit's Special is ready or unit's Special triggered before or during this combat, deals +5 damage during combat. (Except when dealing damage with area-of-effect Specials.)	5★
Atk/Def Link 1	If a movement Assist skill (like Reposition, Shove, Pivot etc. ) is used by unit or targets unit, grants Atk\Def +2 to unit and target ally or unit and targeting ally for 1 turn.	3★
Atk/Def Link 2	If a movement Assist skill (like Reposition, Shove, Pivot etc. ) is used by unit or targets unit, grants Atk\Def +4 to unit and target ally or unit and targeting ally for 1 turn.	3★
Atk/Def Link 3	If a movement Assist skill (like Reposition, Shove, Pivot etc. ) is used by unit or targets unit, grants Atk\Def +6 to unit and target ally or unit and targeting ally for 1 turn.	4★

Summer Vaike as a Source Hero

Value of Skills	★★★☆☆

Summer Vaike has Tropical Conch+, Atk/Def Finish 3, and Atk/Def Link 3 as inheritable options.

He can be used as bridge fodder for Atk/Def Finish 4 if you do not wish to build up a merged Summer Vaike.

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How to Get Summer Vaike / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes

How to Get Summer Vaike

Obtained as a Reward in Tempest Trials

Summer Vaike 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)	Michael Sorich
Illustrator	Sainosuke
Appears In	Fire Emblem Awakening

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