Eldigan Character Analysis [Fire Emblem Heroes/ FE: Heroes]

Eldigan

Personal Evaluation	9/10
Attribute / Weapon	Red/Sword
Rank	5  stars
Title	Lionheart
First Appearance	Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
Voice Actor	Greg Chun

Eldigan is the older brother of Lachesis. He wields the Demon Sword as the wielder of Nordion.  Eldigan serves as the commander of the Cross Knights. However, he also serves as a lord of Agustria’s House Nordion during the first generation. As a descendant of Crusader Hezul, he wields the powerful “Demon Sword” Mystletainn.

Stats

Eldigan, as a cavalry, has an extended movement range. He also has high ATK and high DEF, making him relatively tanky for a cavalry unit. However, he has low speed which sometimes gives other characters a hand over him. He does not do well against Tome users due to his low RES.

Initial Stats

Skill List

Weapons

Name	Mt	Rng	Details	Default	Reqs
Iron Sword	6	1	–	–	50 SP
Steel Sword	8	1	–	–	100 SP
Killing Edge	7	1	Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1).	–	200 SP
Mystletainn	16	1	Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1).	☆☆☆☆☆	–

Special Skills

Name	CD	Description	Reqs
Rising Light	5	Before combat this unit initiates, foes in a wide area near target take damage equal to (unit’s Atk – foe’s Def or Res).	Default: – Unlock: – SP: 150
Glowing Light	5	Before combat this unit initiates, foes in a wide area near target take damage equal to (unit’s Atk – foe’s Def or Res).	Default: ☆☆☆☆☆ Unlock: – SP: 300

Passive Skills

Name	Type	Description	Reqs
Fury 1	A	Grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+1. Unit takes 2 damage after combat.	Unlock: ☆☆☆ SP: 50
Fury 2		Grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+2. Unit takes 2 damage after combat.	Unlock: ☆☆☆☆ SP: 100
Fury 3		Grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res+3. Unit takes 2 damage after combat.	Unlock: ☆☆☆☆☆ SP: 200
Lunge	B	If unit initiates attack, after combat, unit and targeted foe swap places.	Unlock: ☆☆☆☆☆ SP: 150

Strategy

As a cavalry unit, it helps Eldigan close in the gaps between enemies. Due to being a cavalry unit, Eldigan cannot cross over specific terrains. However, he can deal heavy damage due to Mystletainn inflicting 16 Mt. Added to his already high ATK, Eldigan can easily one shot enemies with a single strike. However, he takes heavy damage against Tomes especially Blue Tomes like Robin (M) and Delthea.

One particular build and strategy for Eldigan is to replace his Fury with ATK passive skills. However, should the player want to keep it, it’s best he has a pocket healer. A pocket healer such as Genny can heal from 2 squares away. Azama can become a possible pocket healer especially when casting Solid Earth Balm to increase Eldigan’s defense. Clarine is also a good healer to run with Eldigan as a Cavalry and her easy heals to remove the 2 HP demerit every time he utilizes fury.

Keep him away from Blue Tomes such as Robin (M), Delthea, and Linde. While Robin (M) does not deal heavy damage, he can withstand Eldigan’s blows and counterattack if there’s space. Linde and Delthea may most likely one shot him due to their high ATK.

There’s also a niche hero who can take down Cavalry units. Mathilda has Rider’s Bane which inflicts increased damage against Cavalry units, not helping that she’s already a Blue/Lance hero. If you see heroes that have increased damage against Cavalry, either keep him behind or wait for them to draw close so he can easily one-shot them.

Counter

• Mathilda – Mathilda wields Ridersbane, making her a terrifying foe for Eldigan. It doesn’t help that she’s a Blue/Lance either.
• Subaki – Subaki is all around and a balanced flier, able to cross distances that Eldigan cannot.
• Linde – She’s a Blue Tome with an angry ATK. She’ll burn him through the roof.
• Robin (M) – Unlike Delthea and Linde, he can withstand some damage from Eldigan especially if given the right specs. Robin (M) can counter-attack Eldigan, withstanding damage.
• Raigh – Despite being a Red Tome, he deals extra damage against Cavalry units.

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