Quick overview

We all thought Shigure was going to be mediocre. Turns out he makes a case for the best flier in the game. 33/37 offence is incredible. To put this into perspective, Tana has 34/36 and Cordelia has 35/35. Basically shigure is the fastest of the three, but also the weakest. So how does he compare? The speed is pretty useful considering his bulk as well, but it’s mainly his weapon which sets him apart otherwise, as it offers those +10 damage spikes. Basically what I’m getting at is that he’s as good as Cordelia and Tana and very much worth it.

Base kit

Harmonic lance grants +10 to special triggers. Amazing ability. Sadly he can’t abuse it with Wrath but a solid weapon none the less. Noontime, despite obvious reference being obvious, is really not that useful. Healing is still niche in the current meta, he’d be better with a offensive skill. Darting stance is a new skill which grants +6 speed when attacked... Yeah don’t use this. All the other stances are far better and even then he shines player phase, not enemy. Finally ward fliers is nice for any flier emblem team, though arguably weaker than other flier skills.

Desperation is really what you should be looking for budget wise or hit and run, both offer great synergy with his class type. As for assists fliers always want reposition.

Pros + Cons

+Fastest lance unit in the game as of now

+Decent attack

+Nice bulk as well

-Awful base kit besides his weapon

-Needs a lot of investment because of this

-Competition from Tana and Cordelia who have their own pros and cons vs him

Partners

Other fliers offer great synergy in flier emblem teams. Hinoka is a obvious choice as is his mother, Azura, but units like H Nowi offer the ability to blast green units like Hector out of the water,

Suggested set(s)

Oceans +10

Suggested ivs: +atk/spd -res/hp

Harmonic Lance+, reposition, Moonbow

Slot A = Swift sparrow, fury

Slot B = Desperation

Slot C = flier buffs, any c slot

Sacred seals: guidance, spd+3, atk+3

Weapon refinery: +Spd is his best option

The best way to build Shigure is offensively. Harmonic lance is a incredible weapon, when refined and a +spd nature you can hit 43 speed naturally, enough to double most units and live most fast mages like Nino, provided they are not buffed. Ideally you want to keep his solid bulk so swift sparrow and fury are great choices for the A slot. Moonbow is used due to its lowcool down to provide more +10′s.

Bulk wil save the days

Suggested ivs: Any ivs work here but +atk is optimal

Harmonic Lance+, reposition, Moonbow

Slot A = Distant counter

Slot B = Quick riposte

Slot C = flier buffs, any c slot

Sacred seals: distant defence

Weapon refinery: +Spd is his best option but +res/def also have their merits too