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Excellus Builds and Best IVs
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This is a ranking page for the hero Excellus - Conqueror's Wile 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 Excellus.
List of Contents
Excellus Rating and Basic Information
| Overall Rating | 8.0/10 |
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| Reroll Ranking (excluding Inherit Skill) |
- (▶Reroll Ranking) |
| Ranking (including Inherit Skill) |
B (▶FEH Tier List) |
Excellus - Conqueror's Wile: Basic Information
| Color / Weapon Type / Move Type | |
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| Rarity | |
| What Kind of Character Are They? | ・A high Atk/Res free-to-play unit. ・Rauðrsparrow+ grants bonus stats, true damage, and neutralizes foe's non-Special percentage damage reduction. |
Excellus Skills at 5★
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Might: 12 Range: 2 If unit initiates combat or is within 2 spaces of an ally, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+5 to unit, and deals damage = 10% of unit's Atk during combat (excluding area-of-effect Specials), and also, when unit's Special triggers, neutralizes foe's "reduces damage by X%" effects from foe's non-Special skills (excluding area-of-effect Specials). |
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Range: 1 Grants Atk +3 to target ally and allies within 2 spaces of target (excluding unit) for 1 turn. |
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Cooldown Count = 4 Boosts damage dealt by 80% of unit’s Res. |
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If a Rally Assist skill is used by unit or targets unit, inflicts Def/Res-5 and【Guard】on foes in cardinal directions of unit and target through their next actions. 【Guard】 Inflicts Special cooldown charge -1 on target per attack during combat through its next action. (Only highest value applied. Does not stack.) |
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At start of turn, inflicts Atk-5 on foes in cardinal directions with Res < unit’s Res through their next actions. |
Excellus Best IVs
Recommended IVs
| Stat | Superboon/Superbane | IV Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| HP (18) |
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★★★☆☆ |
| Atk (12) |
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★★★★★ |
| Spd (6) |
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★☆☆☆☆ |
| Def (9) |
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★★★☆☆ |
| Res (8) |
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★★★★★ |
◯ = 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 Grand Hero Battle, Excellus will always have neutral IVs by default. The only way to access IVs for this unit is through using Trait Fruits.
+Res / -Spd
The best IVs for Excellus are +Res and -Spd. As a unit without exclusive skills, Excellus will be reliant on his stat spread to perform in combat. His high Res is his main selling point as a unit and should be maximized as much as possible.
Excellus has only base 21 Spd and it can be safely taken as a bane as it won't impact any of his matchups.
+Res for a +10 merge
We recommend +Res when merging Excellus up to +10 to maximize his magical bulk and increase his chances of survival.
Excellus Best Builds
Mage Tank Excellus
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Ice Wall
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How to Use, Explanation
A standard Atk/Res magic tank build for Infantry mages. Excellus requires significant investment to be viable and all of these skills are quite rare.
General Use / Budget Excellus
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Glacies
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How to Use, Explanation
A budget build using Divine Codes and Excellus' base kit to function as a traditional Atk/Res mage.
Excellus Stats
Stat Rankings
| Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 188 | ||
| HP | 
42 |
Rank: 286/1322 |
| Atk | 
47 |
Rank: 40/1322 |
| Spd | 
21 |
Rank: 1106/1322 |
| Def | 
31 |
Rank: 505/1322 |
| Res | 
47 |
Rank: 18/1322 |
Stat Values
Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)
| HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses | 47 | 64 | 25 | 36 | 51 | 223 | Lv.40 +10 | 47 | 52 | 25 | 36 | 51 | 211 |
| HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +HP Lv.40 +10 | 49 | 51 | 25 | 35 | 51 | 211 |
| +Atk Lv.40 +10 | 46 | 54 | 25 | 35 | 51 | 211 |
| +Spd Lv.40 +10 | 46 | 51 | 28 | 35 | 51 | 211 |
| +Def Lv.40 +10 | 46 | 51 | 25 | 38 | 51 | 211 |
| +Res Lv.40 +10 | 46 | 51 | 25 | 35 | 55 | 212 |
Stats at Lv 40
| HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5★- Adjusted for Skills | 42 | 59 | 21 | 31 | 47 | 200 |
| 5★ Lv.40 | 42 | 47 | 21 | 31 | 47 | 188 |
| 4★ Lv.40 | 39 | 45 | 19 | 29 | 44 | 176 |
| 3★ Lv.40 | 38 | 42 | 18 | 27 | 42 | 167 |
Initial Stats (with Skills)
| HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5★ Lv.1 | 18 | 24 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 65 |
| 4★ Lv.1 | 17 | 20 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 58 |
| 3★ Lv.1 | 17 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 54 |
Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes
| Hero |
HP |
Atk |
Spd |
Def |
Res |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Excellus
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42 | 47 | 21 | 31 | 47 | 188 |
| 40 | 48 | 16 | 36 | 48 | 188 | |
| 41 | 44 | 18 | 44 | 41 | 188 | |
| 42 | 46 | 17 | 35 | 43 | 183 | |
| 38 | 46 | 33 | 20 | 45 | 182 | |
| 43 | 40 | 31 | 20 | 37 | 171 | |
| 41 | 40 | 25 | 24 | 40 | 170 | |
| 45 | 38 | 20 | 24 | 38 | 165 | |
| 38 | 37 | 17 | 35 | 38 | 165 | |
| 43 | 38 | 26 | 22 | 36 | 165 | |
| 42 | 38 | 27 | 23 | 32 | 162 | |
| 38 | 41 | 20 | 29 | 34 | 162 | |
| 39 | 41 | 24 | 17 | 40 | 161 | |
| 38 | 35 | 27 | 16 | 35 | 151 | |
| 37 | 32 | 27 | 16 | 35 | 147 | |
| 33 | 37 | 26 | 17 | 34 | 147 | |
| 35 | 37 | 25 | 19 | 31 | 147 |
Note: Stats bonuses from skills are not taken into account.
Excellus Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses
Excellus Roles
Excellus is a ranged magic 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 Res stat.
Excellus Strengths
High Atk/Res for a Free-to-Play Unit
Excellus has base 47 Atk and Res which are quite high for a free-to-play unit. This gives him a niche upon which to build around if you want to build him up into a +10 merged unit.
Rauðrsparrow+ grants bonus stats, bonus true damage, and a piercing effect
Excellus has his inheritable Rauðrsparrow+ which grants him Atk/Spd/Def/Res+5, bonus true damage equal to 10% of his Atk, and a damage reduction piercing effect whenever his Special triggers.
While Rauðrsparrow+ isn't the most exciting weapon, it has good enough effects to function on a budget. When investing into Excellus, aim to acquire Red Tome Arcane weapons to maximize his effectiveness.
Excellus Weaknesses
Lack of Unique Skills
Excellus suffers from not having any unique skills to call his own, making him unable to stand out amongst other units.
Atk/Res based infantry mages are quite abundant in the game, and lacking an exclusive weapon makes Excellus replaceable by better units.
Low Spd
Excellus only has base 21 Spd which leaves him vulnerable to getting doubled by his foes.
Try to match him up against magic foes so he can rely on his high Res to survive combat.
Should you Unlock Potential?
| Should You Unlock Potential for this Hero? |
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We Recommend Unlocking Potential for Excellus - Conqueror's Wile!
We recommend that you use Unlock Potential to bring Excellus - Conqueror's Wile from 4 Stars to 5 Stars. Excellus - Conqueror's Wile is very useful as a mage tank, so you may find using Unlock Potential on Excellus - Conqueror's Wile helpful if your team lacks a party member with this role.
Excellus - List of Skills
Weapons
| Skill Name | Might | Range | Effect | Learned At |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | No Effect | 3★ | |
| 6 | 2 | No Effect | 3★ | |
| 8 | 2 | If unit initiates combat or is within 2 spaces of an ally, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+5 to unit, and deals damage = 10% of unit's Atk during combat (excluding area-of-effect Specials), and also, when unit's Special triggers, neutralizes foe's "reduces damage by X%" effects from foe's non-Special skills (excluding area-of-effect Specials). | 3★ | |
| 12 | 2 | If unit initiates combat or is within 2 spaces of an ally, grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+5 to unit, and deals damage = 10% of unit's Atk during combat (excluding area-of-effect Specials), and also, when unit's Special triggers, neutralizes foe's "reduces damage by X%" effects from foe's non-Special skills (excluding area-of-effect Specials). | 5★ |
Assists
| Skill Name | Range | Effect | Learned At |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grants Atk +4 to an adjacent ally until the end of the turn. | 3★ | |
| 1 | Grants Atk +3 to target ally and allies within 2 spaces of target (excluding unit) for 1 turn. | 4★ |
Specials
| Skill Name | Effect | Learned At |
|---|---|---|
| (Cooldown Count = 4) Boosts damage dealt by 50% of unit’s Res. | 3★ | |
| (Cooldown Count = 4) Boosts damage dealt by 80% of unit’s Res. | 4★ |
Passives
| Skill Name | Effect | Learned At |
|---|---|---|
| If a Rally Assist skill is used by unit or targets unit, inflicts Def/Res-5 and【Guard】on foes in cardinal directions of unit and target through their next actions. 【Guard】 Inflicts Special cooldown charge -1 on target per attack during combat through its next action. (Only highest value applied. Does not stack.) |
5★ | |
| If a Rally Assist skill is used by unit or targets unit, inflicts Def/Res-3 and【Guard】on foes in cardinal directions of unit and target through their next actions. 【Guard】 Inflicts Special cooldown charge -1 on target per attack during combat through its next action. (Only highest value applied. Does not stack.) |
4★ | |
| If a Rally Assist skill is used by unit or targets unit, inflicts Def/Res-1 and【Guard】on foes in cardinal directions of unit and target through their next actions. 【Guard】 Inflicts Special cooldown charge -1 on target per attack during combat through its next action. (Only highest value applied. Does not stack.) |
3★ | |
| At start of turn, inflicts Atk-3 on foes in cardinal directions with Res < unit’s Res through their next actions. | 3★ | |
| At start of turn, inflicts Atk-4 on foes in cardinal directions with Res < unit’s Res through their next actions. | 3★ | |
| At start of turn, inflicts Atk-5 on foes in cardinal directions with Res < unit’s Res through their next actions. | 4★ |
Excellus as a Source Hero
| Value of Skills | ★★★☆☆ |
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Excellus has Rauðrsparrow+, Rally Up Atk, Def/Res Ruse 3, and Atk Ploy 3 as inheritable options.
We recommend merging Excellus copies instead, or using him as bridge fodder for Tier 4 skills.
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How to Get Excellus / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes
How to Get Excellus
Obtain through a Grand Hero Battle
Excellus is a Hero who, for a limited time, can be obtained through completing a Grand Hero Battle for the first time. 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) |
Spike Spencer |
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| Illustrator | otton |
| Appears In |
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