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This is a ranking page for the hero Gatekeeper - Midwinter Toil 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 Winter Gatekeeper.
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 Winter Gatekeeper
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GatekeeperList of Contents
| Special Heroes - Gift I'll Give Again Featured Heroes | |||
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 Winter Ivy[9.5/10] |
 Winter Alfred[9.0/10] |
 Winter Seiðr[9.5/10] |
Winter Gatekeeper [9.0/10] |
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under the page's title to be notified of any updates!Winter Gatekeeper Rating and Basic Information
| Overall Rating | 9.0/10 |
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| Reroll Ranking (excluding Inherit Skill) |
A (▶Reroll Ranking) |
| Ranking (including Inherit Skill) |
A (▶FEH Tier List) |
Gatekeeper - Midwinter Toil: Basic Information
| Color / Weapon Type / Move Type | |
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| Rarity | |
| What Kind of Character Are They? | TBD |
Colorless
Colorless Tome
Armored
5 StarWinter Gatekeeper Skills at 5★
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Might: 14 Range: 2 Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1). For unit and allies within 3 rows or 3 columns centered on unit, grants Atk/Def/Res+X (for unit, X = 16; for allies, X = 5), neutralizes penalties, and reduces damage from foe's attacks by Y during combat (for unit, Y = 15; for allies, Y = 7; excluding area-of-effect Specials), and also, unit's or ally's next attack deals damage = 40% of foe's first-attack damage prior to reductions (resets at end of combat; only highest value applied; does not stack), and after combat, restores 7 HP. Reduces damage from foe's Special by 15 during combat (excluding area-of-effect Specials) and grants Special cooldown count-Z to unit before foe's first attack during combat (Z = number of allies within 3 rows or 3 columns centered on unit; max 3; if unit is within 2 spaces of a structure that a foe can destroy, value is treated as 3.) |
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Cooldown Count = 4 Boosts damage by 70% of unit's Res when Special triggers. If unit's or foe's Special is ready, or unit's or foe's Special triggered before or during this combat, and also, if unit's Res ≥ foe's Res-10, reduces damage from foe's next attack by 40% (once per combat; excluding area-of-effect Specials). |
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If unit initiates combat or is within 3 spaces of an ally, grants bonus to unit's Def/Res= unit's maximum Special cooldown count + 7 during combat, and also, when unit's Special triggers, deals damage = unit's maximum Special cooldown count × X (excluding area-of-effect Specials; if unit triggers the "unit attacks twice" effect, X = 3; otherwise, X = 5). |
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Foes with Range = 1 cannot move through spaces adjacent to unit (does not affect foes with Pass skills). Foes with Range = 2 cannot move through spaces within 2 spaces of unit (does not affect foes with Pass skills). Foes cannot warp into spaces within 4 spaces of unit (does not affect foes with Pass skills or warp effects from structures, like camps and fortresses in Rival Domains). At start of turn, inflicts 【Share Spoils+】 on closest foes and any foe within 2 spaces of those foes through their next actions. Inflicts Atk/Res-5 on foe, foe cannot make a follow-up attack, inflicts Special cooldown charge -1 on foe per attack (only highest value applied; does not stack), and reduces damage from foe's attacks by 20% of unit's Res during combat (excluding area-of-effect Specials). When unit's Special triggers, calculates damage using 150% of unit's Res instead of the value of unit's Atk (excluding area-of-effect Specials). |
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If foe with Range = 2 initiates combat against an ally within 2 spaces of unit, triggers 【Savior】 on unit. If foe's Range = 2, grants Def/Res+4 to unit during combat, any "reduces damage by X%" effect that can be triggered only once per combat by unit's equipped Special skill can be triggered up to twice per combat (excludes boosted Special effects from engaging; only highest value applied; does not stack), and restores 7 HP to unit when unit deals damage to foe during combat (triggers even if 0 damage is dealt). |
Ice Wall
Def/Res Aria
Festive Report
D/R Twin F SaveWinter Gatekeeper Best IVs
Recommended IVs
| Stat | Superboon/Superbane | IV Recommendation |
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| HP (22) |
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★★★★☆ |
| Atk (7) |
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★☆☆☆☆ |
| Spd (4) |
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★★☆☆☆ |
| Def (15) |
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★★★★★ |
| Res (10) |
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★★★★★ |
◯ = Stat gains +4 with a superboon, ✕= Stat goes down by -4 with a superbane, - = No assets or flaws
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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.
+Res / -Atk
The best IVs for Winter Gatekeeper are +Res and +Atk. Winter Gatekeeper excels in soaking damage for his team while preventing enemies from moving past or warping onto spaces near his allies. His Def and Res stats are both superb, with both being ideal boons to take in order to help Gatekeeper excel in his role further.
Winter Gatekeeper's Atk stat is incredibly low at only base 35. As a book 10 unit, this base Atk stat is unusable, with enemies having upwards of 40 Def and even higher for dedicated defensive units. Gatekeeper isn't a reliable damage dealer, thus his Atk is the best bane to take.
Spd is also a decent bane to take, but with Winter Gatekeeper's base 21 Spd, he can prevent follow-up attacks from slow tank units that opt into taking Spd as their banes.
Winter Gatekeeper Best Builds
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Note: We are currently working to find out the best skills for this Hero to inherit.
Winter Gatekeeper Stats
Stat Rankings
| Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★) | ||
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| 201 | ||
| HP | 
48 |
Rank: 43/1327 |
| Atk | 
35 |
Rank: 889/1327 |
| Spd | 
21 |
Rank: 1169/1327 |
| Def | 
48 |
Rank: 22/1327 |
| Res | 
49 |
Rank: 3/1327 |
Stat Values
Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)
| HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res | Total | |
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| +10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses | 53 | 53 | 25 | 53 | 54 | 238 | Lv.40 +10 | 53 | 39 | 25 | 53 | 54 | 224 |
| HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res | Total | |
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| +HP Lv.40 +10 | 55 | 39 | 25 | 52 | 53 | 224 |
| +Atk Lv.40 +10 | 52 | 42 | 25 | 52 | 53 | 224 |
| +Spd Lv.40 +10 | 52 | 39 | 28 | 52 | 53 | 224 |
| +Def Lv.40 +10 | 52 | 39 | 25 | 55 | 53 | 224 |
| +Res Lv.40 +10 | 52 | 39 | 25 | 52 | 57 | 225 |
Stats at Lv 40
| HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res | Total | |
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| 5★- Adjusted for Skills | 48 | 49 | 21 | 48 | 49 | 215 |
| 5★ Lv.40 | 48 | 35 | 21 | 48 | 49 | 201 |
Initial Stats (with Skills)
| HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res | Total | |
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| 5★ Lv.1 | 22 | 21 | 4 | 15 | 10 | 72 |
Stat Comparison of Similar Heroes
| Hero |
HP |
Atk |
Spd |
Def |
Res |
Total |
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Winter Gatekeeper
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48 | 35 | 21 | 48 | 49 | 201 |
| 40 | 47 | 49 | 30 | 28 | 194 | |
| 40 | 49 | 30 | 20 | 49 | 188 | |
| 40 | 49 | 17 | 33 | 49 | 188 | |
| 39 | 47 | 16 | 38 | 48 | 188 | |
| 37 | 47 | 35 | 21 | 48 | 188 | |
| 40 | 45 | 47 | 30 | 26 | 188 | |
| 42 | 47 | 49 | 30 | 17 | 185 | |
| 41 | 42 | 45 | 38 | 17 | 183 | |
| 39 | 46 | 30 | 24 | 43 | 182 | |
| 40 | 47 | 16 | 32 | 47 | 182 | |
| 42 | 41 | 16 | 39 | 42 | 180 | |
| 40 | 48 | 47 | 20 | 24 | 179 | |
| 38 | 47 | 48 | 21 | 25 | 179 | |
| 37 | 20 | 47 | 28 | 46 | 178 | |
| 37 | 39 | 45 | 16 | 40 | 177 | |
| 38 | 45 | 18 | 35 | 41 | 177 | |
| 40 | 42 | 16 | 42 | 37 | 177 | |
| 40 | 44 | 27 | 23 | 43 | 177 | |
| 40 | 42 | 14 | 38 | 42 | 176 | |
| 37 | 45 | 47 | 27 | 18 | 174 | |
| 37 | 46 | 27 | 18 | 46 | 174 | |
| 39 | 41 | 43 | 26 | 24 | 173 | |
| 38 | 46 | 46 | 20 | 22 | 172 | |
| 40 | 43 | 42 | 21 | 25 | 171 | |
| 38 | 40 | 41 | 17 | 35 | 171 | |
| 38 | 42 | 42 | 23 | 26 | 171 | |
| 36 | 42 | 34 | 16 | 43 | 171 | |
| 36 | 42 | 33 | 17 | 43 | 171 | |
| 38 | 42 | 31 | 19 | 41 | 171 | |
| 41 | 35 | 35 | 28 | 28 | 167 | |
| 47 | 30 | 34 | 25 | 30 | 166 | |
| 37 | 35 | 39 | 15 | 40 | 166 | |
| 38 | 42 | 30 | 16 | 37 | 163 | |
| 39 | 40 | 27 | 21 | 35 | 162 | |
| 38 | 42 | 40 | 19 | 23 | 162 | |
| 39 | 39 | 20 | 19 | 38 | 155 |
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Winter Gatekeeper Roles, Strengths, and Weaknesses
Winter Gatekeeper 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 / 
ResplendentWinter Gatekeeper 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.
Winter Gatekeeper Strengths
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Winter Gatekeeper Weaknesses
Weak to Armor Effective Weapons
Winter Gatekeeper takes 1.5x damage from armor-effective weapons like Randgríðr, 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!
Should you Unlock Potential?
| Should You Unlock Potential for this Hero? | Cannot Unlock Potential |
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Gatekeeper - Midwinter Toil Only Appears as a 5 Star Hero!
Gatekeeper - Midwinter Toil only appears as a 5 Star Hero. We will include whether or not you should Unlock Potential for Gatekeeper - Midwinter Toil if a 4 Star version is released!
Winter Gatekeeper - List of Skills
Weapons
| Skill Name | Might | Range | Effect | Learned At |
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| 4 | 2 | No Effect | 5★ | |
| 6 | 2 | No Effect | 5★ | |
| 9 | 2 | No Effect | 5★ | |
| 14 | 2 | Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1). For unit and allies within 3 rows or 3 columns centered on unit, grants Atk/Def/Res+X (for unit, X = 16; for allies, X = 5), neutralizes penalties, and reduces damage from foe's attacks by Y during combat (for unit, Y = 15; for allies, Y = 7; excluding area-of-effect Specials), and also, unit's or ally's next attack deals damage = 40% of foe's first-attack damage prior to reductions (resets at end of combat; only highest value applied; does not stack), and after combat, restores 7 HP. Reduces damage from foe's Special by 15 during combat (excluding area-of-effect Specials) and grants Special cooldown count-Z to unit before foe's first attack during combat (Z = number of allies within 3 rows or 3 columns centered on unit; max 3; if unit is within 2 spaces of a structure that a foe can destroy, value is treated as 3.) |
5★ |
Assists
| This Hero has no Assist skills that can be learned. |
Specials
| Skill Name | Effect | Learned At |
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| (Cooldown Count = 4) Boosts damage dealt by 50% of unit’s Res. | 5★ | |
| (Cooldown Count = 4) Boosts damage dealt by 80% of unit’s Res. | 5★ | |
| (Cooldown Count = 4) Boosts damage by 70% of unit's Res when Special triggers. If unit's or foe's Special is ready, or unit's or foe's Special triggered before or during this combat, and also, if unit's Res ≥ foe's Res-10, reduces damage from foe's next attack by 40% (once per combat; excluding area-of-effect Specials). |
5★ |
Passives
| Skill Name | Effect | Learned At |
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| If unit is adjacent to an ally, grants Def/Res+3 during combat. | 5★ | |
| If unit is adjacent to an ally, grants Def/Res+4 during combat. | 5★ | |
| If unit is adjacent to an ally, grants Def/Res+5 during combat. | 5★ | |
| If unit initiates combat or is within 3 spaces of an ally, grants bonus to unit's Def/Res= unit's maximum Special cooldown count + 7 during combat, and also, when unit's Special triggers, deals damage = unit's maximum Special cooldown count × X (excluding area-of-effect Specials; if unit triggers the "unit attacks twice" effect, X = 3; otherwise, X = 5). | 5★ | |
| Foes with Range = 1 cannot move through spaces adjacent to unit (does not affect foes with Pass skills). Foes with Range = 2 cannot move through spaces within 2 spaces of unit (does not affect foes with Pass skills). Foes cannot warp into spaces within 4 spaces of unit (does not affect foes with Pass skills or warp effects from structures, like camps and fortresses in Rival Domains). At start of turn, inflicts 【Share Spoils+】 on closest foes and any foe within 2 spaces of those foes through their next actions. Inflicts Atk/Res-5 on foe, foe cannot make a follow-up attack, inflicts Special cooldown charge -1 on foe per attack (only highest value applied; does not stack), and reduces damage from foe's attacks by 20% of unit's Res during combat (excluding area-of-effect Specials). When unit's Special triggers, calculates damage using 150% of unit's Res instead of the value of unit's Atk (excluding area-of-effect Specials). |
5★ | |
| If a foe uses bow, dagger, magic, or staff and initiates combat against an ally adjacent to unit, triggers【Savior】on unit. If unit triggers Savior, grants Def/Res+1 during combat. 【Savior】 Unit takes ally’s space, enters combat in ally’s place, and receives all after-combat effects. Doesn't trigger if ally is on terrain that unit can't move to or if multiple units are able to use Savior during the same combat. If Savior triggers, after-combat movement effects don't occur. |
5★ | |
| If a foe uses bow, dagger, magic, or staff and initiates combat against an ally with 2 spaces of unit, triggers【Savior】on unit. If unit triggers Savior, grants Def/Res+2 during combat. 【Savior】 Unit takes ally’s space, enters combat in ally’s place, and receives all after-combat effects. Doesn't trigger if ally is on terrain that unit can't move to or if multiple units are able to use Savior during the same combat. If Savior triggers, after-combat movement effects don't occur. |
5★ | |
| If a foe uses bow, dagger, magic, or staff and initiates combat against an ally with 2 spaces of unit, triggers【Savior】on unit. If unit triggers Savior, grants Def/Res+4 during combat. 【Savior】 Unit takes ally’s space, enters combat in ally’s place, and receives all after-combat effects. Doesn't trigger if ally is on terrain that unit can't move to or if multiple units are able to use Savior during the same combat. If Savior triggers, after-combat movement effects don't occur. |
5★ | |
| If foe with Range = 2 initiates combat against an ally within 2 spaces of unit, triggers 【Savior】 on unit. If foe's Range = 2, grants Def/Res+4 to unit during combat, any "reduces damage by X%" effect that can be triggered only once per combat by unit's equipped Special skill can be triggered up to twice per combat (excludes boosted Special effects from engaging; only highest value applied; does not stack), and restores 7 HP to unit when unit deals damage to foe during combat (triggers even if 0 damage is dealt). |
5★ |
Def/Res Bond 1
Def/Res Bond 2
Def/Res Bond 3
D/R Far Save 1
D/R Far Save 2
D/R Far Save 3Winter Gatekeeper as a Source Hero
| Value of Skills | ★★★★★ |
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Winter Gatekeeper has Ice Wall, Def/Res Aria, and D/R Twin F Save as inheritable options.
We recommend the Def/Res skills for defensive units, as they are superior options compared to similar Atk/Def and Atk/Res skills.
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How to Get Winter Gatekeeper / Illustrations / Voice Actor / Quotes
How to Get Winter Gatekeeper
Obtained through a Special Summoning Event!
Winter Gatekeeper is a limited time Hero who can be pulled from a Special Heroes Summoning Event. They do not appear in regular summons.
| Event Name | Focus |
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 Gift I'll Give Again Special Heroes Summon |
Winter Gatekeeper
Starts：12/14/2025 Ends：01/14/2026 |
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Voice Actor and Illustrator Information
| Voice Actor (English) |
Kylen Deporter |
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| Illustrator | Daisuke Izuka |
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FEH: Related Guides
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| Heroes from Special Heroes - Gift I'll Give Again | |||
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| Winter Ivy [9.5/10] |
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Winter Seiðr [9.5/10] |
Winter Gatekeeper [9.0/10] |
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