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Who should I promote to 5 Star?

So, originally I wanted to get a Grima, promote my Chrom to 5*, and then fodder Aether to him for some great fun. However, I've spent 60 or so orbs and no Grima right now, and I'm trying to re-accumulate some orbs. Either way, it'll be some time before I get one. I could use Aether on my +Res -Hp Dorcas if I don't get Grima though.

Currently, my only usable green units are Anna, Dorcas, Cherche, Azura, and a Myrrh. The Myrrh is only partly built.

On the other hand, I just got the Fallen Takumi from the Grand Hero battle 2nd stage, and he looks like a pretty good offensive bow user. My only usable colorless units right now are a NY Corrin (M), a LA Roy (+Res / -Atk), and a NY Takumi. I was thinking I could maybe promote him to 5* and have a decently powerful mixed-defenses bow unit finally.

Finally, my three other options are Valter, Sharena, and Robin (F). Robin (F) (because I have so few usable green units), Valter (because he seems pretty good, although I have some good Lances already), or Sharena (for bonuses and for fun).

So who should I promote? I have 22k feathers. Here's a summary list.
Chrom (for Aether fodder), Fallen Takumi, Robin (F), Valter, Sharena, or Robin (F).

Asked by Blackdrakon3010 months ago

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Aether is only really good if you're 1. going for higher arena score or 2. you have a skillset like steady breath/QR to make sure it actually goes off in a battle. From the units you listed, I'd say the best one is Valter, but to be honest, I'd just wait until you pull some other units unless you're particularly interested in building one of those since none of them are particularly great (cept Valter, maybe sharena as a bonus unit). While it's good to start building up units so you can more easily clear content and arena, there's also no harm in saving up more feathers. For reference, some units that can be pulled at 3 or 4 stars that are strong when built up at 5 stars include (in no particular order): Soleil, A!Tiki, cordelia, est (requires lots of investment), effie, nowi, f!corrin, cherche, nino, fae, just to name a few of the more meta units. Of course, always check IVs first before committing 20k feathers.

"Aether is only really good if you're 1. going for higher arena score or 2. you have a skillset like steady breath/QR to make sure it actually goes off in a battle."

But Cooldown-reducing skills don't stack, and one point was to use Aether for Grima. :c

Edit: Correction, lol.

I have a Nowi that I built from scratch; would it be a better choice to get Aether for her instead of promoting a unit? She has +Def/-Res, Lightning Breath+ (Def), Steady Breath, Guard 3 / Renewal 3 / Vantage 3, and Threaten Res / Fortify Res. I swap between all the slashed options. Right now her special is Bonfire, which is pretty mean against, well, everything.

Otherwise though, thanks for the advice. I'd look into building a Fae, except I don't have any Adult Tiki or Nowi to inherit Lightning Breath from, and no Distant Counter whatsoever. I have a fully built Cherche already (except for Brave Axe+, right now she just has Brave Axe). I could check out Soleil Female Corrin, or Nino though.

Thanks for the thoughts!

Nowi is pretty awesome and you are going to get more of her eventually. The great thing there is you can turn her into a merge project and possibly replace her IVs down the road. I'd consider giving her aether or save your feathers for now.

Out of that list, I'd say Takumi. Skadi's gimmick, while not completely reliable, is actually good *when it activates*, but that "when" part is the problem for it.

Other than Takumi, I'd say... maybe either Robin or Valter. Valter is a really good unit with a lot of defense. Robin has access to Keen Gronnwolf. Problem with Robin is that Horse units, from my understanding, aren't as prominent. I haven't fought many Horse Emblem teams since trenches and Micaiah became a thing.