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Speed/Defense Link

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Speed/Defense Link

Is feh spd def link 1.png
Icon of the Spd/Def Link 1 skill in Heroes.

Type(s)

Passive (Type B)

First game

Heroes

Speed/Defense Link (Japanese: 速さ守備の連携 Speed/Defense Cooperation) is a three-tiered passive type B skill which debuted in Fire Emblem Heroes; the individual tiers of the skill are Spd/Def Link 1, Spd/Def Link 2, Spd/Def Link 3, and Spd/Def Link 4 in order from lowest to highest. When its user is involved in a movement-based assist skill, Spd/Def Link boosts the speed and defense of both the user and their ally; the size of the boosts increases with the skill's tier.

Data

Game Icon Type Effect SP cost Prerequisites Unusable by Inheritable Other effects and notes
Heroes
(Spd/Def Link 1)
Is feh spd def link 1.png B If user uses or is target of movement assist skill (e.g. Reposition, Shove), grants +2 each to speed and defense to user and ally for 1 turn. 60 -- Staves --
Heroes
(Spd/Def Link 2)
Is feh spd def link 2.png B If user uses or is target of movement assist skill (e.g. Reposition, Shove), grants +4 each to speed and defense to user and ally for 1 turn. 120 Spd/Def Link 1 Staves --
Heroes
(Spd/Def Link 3)
Is feh spd def link 3.png B If user uses or is target of movement assist skill (e.g. Reposition, Shove), grants +6 each to speed and defense to user and ally for 1 turn. 240 Spd/Def Link 2 Staves --
Heroes
(Spd/Def Link 4)
Is feh spd def link 4.png B If user uses or is target of movement assist skill (e.g. Reposition, Shove), grants +6 each to speed and defense and Canto (1) (Unit can move 1 space after attacking, using an assist skill, or destroying an Aether Raids structure (once per turn); cannot attack, use an assist skill, destroy an Aether Raids structure, or use a warping effect (e.g. Wings of Mercy) to warp a distance greater than granted by Canto) to user and ally for 1 turn.
Inflicts −4 each to attack and speed on foe and user deals +⁠(highest total of (speed + defense) among user and allies with Canto (1)) damage during combat.
300 Spd/Def Link 3 Staves --

Availability

Heroes

Method Data
Spd/Def Link 1 Spd/Def Link 2 Spd/Def Link 3 Spd/Def Link 4
Unit (★★★) Cynthia: Hero ChaserNorne: The Volunteer Cynthia: Hero ChaserNorne: The Volunteer
Unit (★★★★) Leonie: Relentless Rays Leonie: Relentless Rays Cynthia: Hero ChaserNorne: The Volunteer
Unit (★★★★★) Marisa: Crimson RabbitMerrin: Suave Knight Marisa: Crimson RabbitMerrin: Suave Knight Leonie: Relentless RaysMarisa: Crimson RabbitMerrin: Suave Knight Merrin: Suave Knight

Flavor text

Game Text
(English)
Text
(Japanese)
Heroes
(Spd/Def Link 1)
If a movement Assist skill (like Reposition,
Shove, Pivot, etc.) is used by unit or targets
unit, grants Spd/Def+2 to unit and target ally
or unit and targeting ally for 1 turn.
移動系補助(体当たり、引き戻し、回り込み等)を
使用した時、または自分に使用された時、
自分と相手の速さ、守備+2(1ターン)
Heroes
(Spd/Def Link 2)
If a movement Assist skill (like Reposition,
Shove, Pivot, etc.) is used by unit or targets
unit, grants Spd/Def+4 to unit and target ally
or unit and targeting ally for 1 turn.
移動系補助(体当たり、引き戻し、回り込み等)を
使用した時、または自分に使用された時、
自分と相手の速さ、守備+4(1ターン)
Heroes
(Spd/Def Link 3)
If a movement Assist skill (like Reposition,
Shove, Pivot, etc.) is used by unit or targets
unit, grants Spd/Def+6 to unit and target ally
or unit and targeting ally for 1 turn.
移動系補助(体当たり、引き戻し、回り込み等)を
使用した時、または自分に使用された時、
自分と相手の速さ、守備+6(1ターン)
Heroes
(Spd/Def Link 4)
If a movement Assist skill (like Reposition,
Shove, Pivot, etc.) is used by unit or targets
unit, grants Spd/Def+6 and【Canto (1)】to
unit and target ally or unit and targeting ally
for 1 turn. Inflicts Atk/Spd-4 on foe
and unit deals +X damage during combat
(X = highest total Spd+Def bonuses among
unit and allies with【Canto (1)】active;
excluding area-of-effect Specials).

【Canto (1)】
After an attack, Assist skill, or structure
destruction, unit can move 1 space(s).

(Unit moves according to movement type. Once
per turn. Cannot attack or assist. Only highest
value applied. Does not stack. After moving,
if a skill that grants another action would be
triggered (like with Galeforce), Canto will
trigger after the granted action. Unit's base
movement has no effect on movement granted.
Cannot warp (using skills like Wings of Mercy)
a distance greater than unit would be able to
move with normal Canto movement.)
移動系補助(体当たり、引き戻し、回り込み等)を
使用した時、または自分に使用された時、
自分と相手の速さ、守備+6、
【再移動(1)】を付与(1ターン)

戦闘中、敵の攻撃、速さ-4、
自分が与えるダメージ+○、
○は、自分と、
【再移動(1)】が付与されている味方のうち、
速さ、守備の強化の合計値が最も高い値
(範囲奥義を除く)

【再移動(1)】
自分から攻撃、補助、地形破壊の行動をした後、
直後に1マス移動できる

(自身の移動タイプで移動。
 例:歩行は、林には移動しづらい)
(攻撃、補助、地形破壊不可)
(同系統効果重複時、最大値適用)(1ターンに1回のみ)
(行動直後に再行動可能にするスキル発動時は、
 再行動で条件を満たせば、再移動が可能)
(再移動できる距離は、通常の移動の距離とは無関係)
(再移動の距離の上限を超えたワープ移動はできない)

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

Speed/Defense Link

Abbreviated as Spd/Def Link.

Japanese

速さ守備の連携

Speed/Defense Cooperation

Spanish

Nexo Velocidad/Defensa

Speed/Defense link; abbreviated as Nexo Vel/Def in the European localization and as Nexo Vel./Def. in the American localization.

French

Union Vitesse/Défense

Speed/Defense union; abbreviated as Union Vit/Déf.

German

Geschwindigkeit/Verteidigung-Bund

Speed/Defense Bond; abbreviated as Ges./Ver.-Bund.

Italian

Combo Velocità/Difesa

Speed/Defense combo; abbreviated as Combo Vel/Dif.

Portuguese

Elo Velocidade/Defesa

Speed/Defense link; abbreviated as Elo Vel./Def.

Traditional Chinese

速度防守連動

Speed/Defense link

See also

Type B passive skills in Heroes
Debuffing skills Armored WallAtrocityAtk CantripAtk FeintAtk/Def BulwarkA/D CantripA/D Far TraceA/D Near TraceAtk/Def RuseAtk/Def SnagA/D Spiked WallA/R CantripAtk/Res DiscordA/R Far TraceA/R Near TraceA/S Far TraceAtk/Res RuseAtk/Res SnagAtk/Res TempoAtk/Spd BulwarkA/S Near TraceAtk/Spd RuseAtk/Spd SnagBarbarityBeast N TraceBelief in LoveChill AtkChill Atk/DefChill Atk/ResChill Atk/SpdChill DefChill Def/ResChill ResChill SpdChill Spd/DefChill Spd/ResChilling SealCrafty FighterDazzle Far TraceDeadly BalanceDef CantripDef FeintDef/Res RuseDef/Res SmokeDef/Res SnagDivine RecreationDull CloseDull RangedFallen StarFreezing SealFruit of LifeGold UnwindingGuardIce Prince's SealKilling IntentLight and DarkLull Atk/DefLull Atk/ResLull Atk/SpdLull Spd/DefLull Spd/ResMoon-Twin WingNew DivinityPegasus FlightPegasus RiftPrescienceReopeningRes CantripRes FeintSabotage AtkSabotage A/DSabotage A/RSabotage DefSabotage ResSabotage SpdSabotage S/RSavvy FighterSeal AtkSeal Atk/DefSeal Atk/SpdSeal Atk/ResSeal DefSeal Def/ResSeal ResSeal SpdSeal Spd/DefSeal Spd/ResSpecial FighterSpd/Def BulwarkSpd/Def DetectS/D Far TraceS/D Near TraceSpd/Def RuseSpd/Def SnagSpd/Def TempoSpd CantripSpd FeintSpd/Res BulwarkSpd/Res DiscordS/R Far TraceS/R Near TraceS/R Spiked WallSpd/Res TempoSpd PreemptSpd/Res RuseSpd/Res SnagSpoil RottenSun-Twin WingTwin-Sky WingVengeful FighterWyvern FlightWyvern RiftYune's ProtectionYune's Whispers
Follow-up skills Aerial ManeuversAssured RebirthAxebreakerBeast AgilityBeast Follow-UpBestial AssaultBinding ShieldBlack Eagle RuleBlue Lion RuleB TomebreakerBold FighterBowbreakerBeast AssaultBrash AssaultCanny FighterClever FighterCrafty FighterCrusader's WardDaggerbreakerDive-BombDragon's IreDragon's ScalesEven Follow-UpFaithful LoyaltyFlow FeatherFlow FlightFlow ForceFlow GuardFlow N TraceFlow RefreshFollow-Up RingG TomebreakerHardy FighterHoðr's ZealHoly War's EndKilling IntentLancebreakerMag. Null FollowMomentumNull Follow-Up‎Odd Follow-UpPhys. Null FollowPotentQuick RiposteRaging StormR TomebreakerShield FighterSlick FighterSoul of ZofiaSun-Twin WingSwordbreakerVengeful FighterWary FighterWatersweepWeaving FighterWily FighterWindsweepWyvern RiftYngvi Ascendant
Healing skills Armored WallFlow RefreshLive to ServeMystic BoostRecover RingRenewalS DrinkSolar Brace
Mobility skills According to PlanAerobaticsA/D Far TraceA/D Near TraceA/R Far TraceA/R Near TraceA/S Far TraceA/S Near TraceBeast N TraceChivalryClose CallDeep StarDetailed ReportDrag BackEscape RouteFlier FormationFlow N TraceHit and RunKnock BackLungeMoonlight BangleMoonlit Bangle FMoonlit Bangle QMurderous LionObstructPassRaging StormRaging TempestRepelS/D Far TraceS/D Near TraceS/R Far TraceS/R Near TraceSoaring WingsSunlight BangleSunlit Bangle DUnder the SunWarp PowderWings of Mercy
Proximity skills Binding NecklaceGet Behind Me!Murderous LionRuler of NihilitySabotage AtkSabotage A/RSabotage DefSabotage ResSabotage SpdSudden PanicYune's Whispers
Stat-boosting skills Atk/Def LinkAtk/Res LinkAtk/Spd LinkBelieve in Love?Blaze DanceBufferCaldera DanceDef/Res LinkDeluge DanceEarth DanceFireflood DanceFirestorm DanceGale DanceGeyser DanceLunar BraceRockslide DanceShield PulseSpd/Def LinkSpd/Res LinkSpeedtakerSpurnTorrent DanceVelocityWrath
Turn-related skills Aerial ManeuversAssassin's StrikeBlue Lion RuleBold FighterBrash AssaultClose CallCrafty FighterDaring FighterDesperationDive-BombDouble LionDragon's IreEven Pulse TieFlow DesperationFlow RefreshFrenzyHardy FighterHoly War's EndKilling IntentLungeOccultist's StrikeOdd Pulse TiePoison StrikePrescienceQuick RiposteRaging StormRepelSlick FighterSoul of ZofiaSpecial SpiralVantageVengeful FighterYngvi Ascendant
Miscellaneous skills Beast SenseBeorc's BlessingBrutal FerocityBushidoCancel AffinityCounter RoarDark PerfumeDazzling DiscordDazzling ShiftDazzling StaffDisarm TrapDivine StrengthDragon WallDragon's WrathFont of WisdomFull DisarmGambitGuard BearingHigh Dragon WallI Remember...Laguz FriendLive for BountyLive for HonorLone WolfMagic GambitMoon-Twin WingNull C-DisruptPoetic JusticePotent DisarmResonanceSacae's BlessingShadow SlideTrue Dragon WallVeðrfölnir's WingWrathful StaffWrathful TempoYggdrasill's Alter