Niðavellir Builds and Best IVs

This is a ranking page for the hero Niðavellir - Founding King 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 Niðavellir.

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Niðavellir Rating and Basic Information

Overall Rating	9.5/10
Reroll Ranking (excluding Inherit Skill)	S (▶Reroll Ranking)
Ranking (including Inherit Skill)	S (▶FEH Tier List)

Niðavellir - Founding King: Basic Information

Color / Weapon Type / Move Type	Colorless / Bow / Cavalry
Rarity	5 Star
What Kind of Character Are They?	・Weapon skill grants 【Hexblade】 and Special cooldown charge skipping to unit and allies at the start of each turn, and grants bonus Atk/Spd, bonus true damage, and damage reduction to unit during combat.

Niðavellir Skills at 5★

Niðavellir Ballista Might: 14　 Range: 2 Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1). Effective against flying foes. Enables 【Canto (Dist. +1; Max 4)】 during turns 1 through 4. At the start of turns 1 through 4, grants Special cooldown count-3 to unit, grants Special cooldown count-1 to allies within 2 spaces of unit (excluding unit), and grants 【Hexblade】 to unit and allies within 2 spaces of unit. At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, grants Atk/Spd+6 to unit, grants bonus to unit's Atk/Spd = 20% of unit's Spd at start of combat, unit deals damage = 20% of unit's Spd (including when dealing damage with a Special triggered before combat), and reduces damage from foe's first attack by 30% during combat ("first attack" normally means only the first strike; for effects that grant "unit attacks twice," it means the first and second strikes).

Blazing Thunder Cooldown Count = 4 Before combat this unit initiates, foes in an area near target take damage equal to 1. 5x (unit’s Atk minus foe’s Def or Res).

Verge of Death Grants Atk/Spd+8. Inflicts Def/Res-8. At start of player phase or enemy phase, neutralizes 【Panic】 and any penalties to unit's Atk/Spd that take effect on unit at this time.

Seal Def/Res 3 Inflicts Def/Res-3 on foe and additional penalty to foe's Def/Res = 6 - current penalty on each of those stats during combat (min 0; calculates each stat penalty independently; still inflicts penalty on foe even if foe triggers an effect that neutralizes penalties during combat). If penalty is active on foe's Def or Res, inflicts Special cooldown charge -1 on foe per attack during combat (only highest value applied; does not stack). After combat, inflicts Def/Res-6 on foe through its next action.

Niðavellir Best IVs

Recommended IVs

Stat	Superboon/Superbane	IV Recommendation
HP (18)		★★★☆☆
Atk (12)		★★★★★
Spd (8)		★★★★★
Def (5)		★★☆☆☆
Res (6)		★☆☆☆☆

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

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+Spd / -Res

The best IVs for Niðavellir are +Spd and -Res. Niðavellir relies on his Spd stat to increase his damage output with the help of Niðavellir Ballista. +Atk is also a beneficial IV to increase the damage output of his pre-charged area-of-effect Specials.

Niðavellir's Res is his least important stat as it won't impact too many of his matchups; he will still be likely to fall in combat if an enemy manages to attack him first.

+Spd for a +10 merge

We recommend +Spd when merging Niðavellir to +10 to ensure he outspeeds his foes and can both generate and prevent follow-up attacks.

Niðavellir Best Builds

Offensive Nuke Niðavellir

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： Niðavellir Ballista ： Reposition ： Blazing Flame ： Emblem Celica	： Verge of Death ： Assassin's Strike ： Incite Atk/Spd ： Life and Death 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

This build aims to deal as much pre-combat damage as possible with an area-of-effect Special and Assassin's Strike, leaving the foe vulnerable to defeat on Niðavellir's first attack. Verge of Death, Life and Death, and Incite Atk/Spd all increase the visible Atk/Spd stats to maximize area-of-effect damage. Emblem Celica's Emblem effect is used to allow Niðavellir to reach his foes and nuke them down before they can reach him.

Offensive / Budget Niðavellir

： Niðavellir Ballista ： Reposition ： Blazing Flame ： -

： Verge of Death ： Seal Def/Res 3 ： Rouse Atk/Spd 3 ： Life and Death 3 ： -

How to Use, Explanation

Niðavellir's base kit works on a budget as well to deal as much area-of-effect damage as possible. Rouse Atk/Spd 3 increases Niðavellir's visible Atk/Spd stats to deal more area-of-effect damage.

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Niðavellir Stats

Stat Rankings

Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
180
HP	40	Rank: 489/1171
Atk	45	Rank: 95/1171
Spd	47	Rank: 7/1171
Def	27	Rank: 646/1171
Res	21	Rank: 949/1171

Stat Values

Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
+10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses	45	72	60	23	17	217
Lv.40 +10	45	50	52	31	25	203

Stats at Lv 40

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★- Adjusted for Skills	40	67	55	19	13	194
5★ Lv.40	40	45	47	27	21	180

Initial Stats (with Skills)

	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
5★ Lv.1	18	34	16	-3	-2	63

Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes

Hero	HP	Atk	Spd	Def	Res	Total
Ninja Lucina	40	45	48	28	24	185
Niðavellir	40	45	47	27	21	180
Hoshidan Summer Takumi	40	42	46	28	23	179
Wolf	40	39	42	28	20	169
Ascended Laegjarn	40	39	41	30	18	168
Spring Henry	41	37	27	40	23	168
Scion Leif	40	40	41	27	20	168
Summer Leonie	41	36	39	27	19	162
Rolf	40	30	36	28	23	157
Legendary Leif	40	38	22	29	27	156
Bernadetta	38	32	38	22	26	156
Bridal Louise	39	31	34	17	30	151
Claude	39	33	37	20	21	150
Brave Lyn	35	33	35	18	28	149
Valentine's Roy	34	35	19	27	30	145

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

Niðavellir Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Niðavellir Roles

Niðavellir - Founding King 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

Niðavellir 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.

Niðavellir Strengths

Niðavellir Ballista

Niðavellir's exclusive weapon Niðavellir Ballista grants 【Canto (Dist. +1; Max 4)】 during turns 1 through 4, giving Niðavellir exceptional mobility compared to other ranged cavalry units.

Niðavellir Ballista also grants Niðavellir Special cooldown count-3 and 【Hexblade】 at the start of turns 1 through 4, immediately pre-charging his Special skill. The Special skipping effect is devastating when paired with hard hitting Specials or area-of-effect Specials, as Niðavellir can immediately nuke down his foes with ease using his high mobility before they can even reach him. The 【Hexblade】 effect is more niche, but can also be useful when facing sturdy physical tanks.

Niðavellir Ballista also grants Special cooldown count-1 and 【Hexblade】 to allies within 2 spaces at the start of turns 1 through 4. While these effects aren't as good as the ones Niðavellir grants himself, these are also incredibly beneficial and can even stack with similar effects like Time's Pulse 4 to immediately pre-charge the Special skills of his allies.

In combat, Niðavellir Ballista grants Niðavellir Atk/Spd+6, bonus Atk/Spd equal to 20% of his Spd, true damage equal to 20% of his Spd, and 30% damage reduction on his foe's first attack. The offensive effects work very well to amplify Niðavellir's nuking power even more, while the damage reduction helps Niðavellir withstand his foe's counterattack should they somehow survive Niðavellir's initial nuke.

Niðavellir Weaknesses

Weak to Cavalry Effective Weapons

Niðavellir takes 1.5x damage from cavalry-effective weapons like Thani or Binding Reginleif, 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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Niðavellir - List of Skills

Weapons

Skill Name	Might	Range	Effect	Learned At
Iron Bow	4	2	Effective against flying units.	5★
Steel Bow	6	2	Effective against flying units.	5★
Silver Bow	9	2	Effective against flying units.	5★
Niðavellir Ballista	14	2	Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1). Effective against flying foes. Enables 【Canto (Dist. +1; Max 4)】 during turns 1 through 4. At the start of turns 1 through 4, grants Special cooldown count-3 to unit, grants Special cooldown count-1 to allies within 2 spaces of unit (excluding unit), and grants 【Hexblade】 to unit and allies within 2 spaces of unit. At start of combat, if unit's HP ≥ 25%, grants Atk/Spd+6 to unit, grants bonus to unit's Atk/Spd = 20% of unit's Spd at start of combat, unit deals damage = 20% of unit's Spd (including when dealing damage with a Special triggered before combat), and reduces damage from foe's first attack by 30% during combat ("first attack" normally means only the first strike; for effects that grant "unit attacks twice," it means the first and second strikes).	5★

Assists

This Hero has no Assist skills that can be learned.

Specials

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Rising Thunder	(Cooldown Count = 4) Before combat this unit initiates, foes in an area near target take damage equal to (unit’s Atk minus foe’s Def or Res).	5★
Blazing Thunder	(Cooldown Count = 4) Before combat this unit initiates, foes in an area near target take damage equal to 1. 5x (unit’s Atk minus foe’s Def or Res).	5★

Passives

Skill Name	Effect	Learned At
Life and Death 1	Grants Atk/Spd +3. Inflicts Def/Res -3.	5★
Life and Death 2	Grants Atk/Spd +4. Inflicts Def/Res -4.	5★
Life and Death 3	Grants Atk/Spd +5. Inflicts Def/Res -5.	5★
Verge of Death	Grants Atk/Spd+8. Inflicts Def/Res-8. At start of player phase or enemy phase, neutralizes 【Panic】 and any penalties to unit's Atk/Spd that take effect on unit at this time.	5★
Seal Def 1	Inflicts Def -3 on foe through its next action after combat.	5★
Seal Def/Res 1	Inflicts Def/Res -3 on foe through its next action after combat.	5★
Seal Def/Res 2	Inflicts Def/Res -5 on foe through its next action after combat.	5★
Seal Def/Res 3	Inflicts Def/Res-3 on foe and additional penalty to foe's Def/Res = 6 - current penalty on each of those stats during combat (min 0; calculates each stat penalty independently; still inflicts penalty on foe even if foe triggers an effect that neutralizes penalties during combat). If penalty is active on foe's Def or Res, inflicts Special cooldown charge -1 on foe per attack during combat (only highest value applied; does not stack). After combat, inflicts Def/Res-6 on foe through its next action.	5★

Niðavellir as a Source Hero

Value of Skills	★★★☆☆

Niðavellir comes with Verge of Death and Seal Def/Res 3 as inheritable options.

We recommend saving your copy of Niðavellir and using him instead. Verge of Death is good on units that require high visible Atk such as area-of-effect Special abusers, but that's pretty much it.

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Niðavellir is a Hero who can be pulled from any summon.

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

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Voice Actor and Illustrator Information

Voice Actor (English)	AJ Beckles
Illustrator	Daisuke Izuka
Appears In	Fire Emblem Heroes

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