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Overall Rating: 8.5/10
Nils Builds
 : Frost Breath | A : Distant Counter |
 : Play | B : Quick Riposte 3 |
 : Aether | C : Def/Res Oath 3 |
| S : Distant Def 3 |
This is a very offensive build that has minimal support capabilities other than Frost Breath and Play. His other skills set him up to be a decent enemy phase threat. Think of him as a refresher-support in the player phase, but a brawler in the enemy phase!
Recommended IVs
| +Spd and -Res | Nils’s best IVs are +Spd and -Res. +Spd will allow Nils to get more follow-up attacks, while reducing the number he takes from his foes. On the other hand, -Res is the most likely the safest option for a flaw stat on this hero. Since it will increase the effectiveness of his B and C skills, +HP is a good IV as well. If you mainly intend to use Nils for support, +HP will be beneficial to your party. |
| +Spd for a +10 Merge | If you are building a +10 merged Nils, we recommend +Spd. With a Spd boon and 10 merges, Nils’s Spd stat will reach 42, allowing him to get follow-up attacks on even more foes. Once again, if you want to increase the effectiveness of his default B and C skills, +HP is a solid option as well. |
Stats
Hero Stats
Neutral Stats at Lv. 40 (5★)
| HP | 45 | Rank: 65/821 |
| Atk | 31 | Rank: 527/821 |
| Spd | 35 | Rank: 222/821 |
| Def | 26 | Rank: 365/821 |
| Res | 25 | Rank: 346/821 |
Stat Variations
Initial Stats (with Skills)
| HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res | Total | |
| 5★ Lv.1 | 17 | 23 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 62 |
Lv 40+10 Stats (5★)
| HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res | Total | |
| +10 Merges W/ Skill Bonuses | 49 | 51 | 39 | 30 | 36 | 205 |
| Lv.40 +10 | 50 | 36 | 40 | 30 | 29 | 185 |
Stats at Lv 40
| HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res | Total | |
| 5★- Adjusted for Skills | 45 | 47 | 35 | 26 | 28 | 181 |
| 5★ Lv.40 | 45 | 31 | 35 | 26 | 25 | 162 |
Roles
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- Close Magic
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- Exclusive Skill
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- Refresher
Note: Nils is a close magic attacker. Therefore, the damage he deals is equal to his Atk minus the foe’s Res when the effects of the weapon triangle are not considered.
Pros & cons
| Pros (Strengths) | Cons (Weaknesses) |
|---|---|
| Inflicts penalties while refreshing ally movement | Weak to dragon effective weapons |
| B Skill slows down foe’s cooldown count | |
| Speeds up the special cooldown of allied infantry |
Counters & Teammates
Counters
These picks are strong against Nils in game.
Teammates
These picks are good against Nils in game.
Gameplay
Skills
These are all skill for Nils : Passives, Specials, Assists & Weapons.
For Passives Skill
| Skill Name | Effect | Learned At |
| HP +3 | Grants +3 to max HP. | 5★ |
| HP/Def 1 | Grants HP +3, Def +1. | 5★ |
| HP/Def 2 | Grants HP +4, Def +2. | 5★ |
| Even Pulse Tie 1 | At start of even-number turns, if foe with the lowest HP has its Special ready and unit’s HP ≥ that foe’s HP+5, inflicts Special cooldown count+2 on that foe. (Cannot exceed the foe’s maximum Special cooldown.) | 5★ |
| Even Pulse Tie 2 | At start of even-number turns, if foe with the lowest HP has its Special ready and unit’s HP ≥ that foe’s HP+3, inflicts Special cooldown count+2 on that foe. (Cannot exceed the foe’s maximum Special cooldown.) | 5★ |
| Even Pulse Tie 3 | At start of even-number turns, if foe with the lowest HP has its Special ready and unit’s HP ≥ that foe’s HP +1, inflicts Special cooldown count +2 on that foe. (Cannot exceed the foe’s maximum Special cooldown). | 5★ |
| Infantry Pulse 1 | Special cooldown count -1 at start of turn 1 for any Infantry allies with at least 5 fewer HP than unit. (Effects will stack with similar skills. ) | 5★ |
| Infantry Pulse 2 | Special cooldown count -1 at start of turn 1 for any Infantry allies with at least 3 fewer HP than unit. (Effects will stack with similar skills. ) | 5★ |
| Infantry Pulse 3 | Special cooldown count -1 at start of turn 1 for any Infantry allies with at least 1 fewer HP than unit. (Effects will stack with similar skills. ) | 5★ |
For Specials Skill
For Assists Skill
| Skill Name | Range | Effect | Learned At |
| Play | 1 | Grants another action to target ally. (That turn only. Does not stack. Cannot target an ally with Sing or Dance. This skill treated as Sing or Dance). | 5★ |
For Weapons Skill
| Skill Name | Might | Range | Effect | Learned At |
| Fire Breath | 6 | 1 | No Effect | 5★ |
| Fire Breath+ | 8 | 1 | No Effect | 5★ |
| Flametongue | 11 | 1 | No Effect | 5★ |
| Frost Breath | 16 | 1 | Grants Res +3. At start of turn or when Play is used, inflicts ATk/Spd/Def/Res -4 on closest foe within 4 spaces of unit through their next action. If foe’s Range = 2, calculates damage using the lower of Foe’s Def or Res. | 5★ |
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