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*While alive, [[War Aid]] will prevent Pierce skills from going through Repel resistances. This is very useful when combined with demons that have a lot of natural Repels like [[Nyarlathotep]] or against popular attack elements like Phys like [[Gozu-Tennoh]] or Teal [[Gogmagog]].
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*While alive, [[War Aid]] will prevent Pierce skills from going through Repel resistances.
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*[[Intimidating Stance]] is a great passive for PvP and synergizes with his low AGI.
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*[[Intimidating Stance]] is a good passive for PvP and synergizes with his low AGI.
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*[[Enemy Annihilation]] fully debuffs enemies before chaining into a piercing Physical AOE sweep. Because the AOE is a chain effect, you will not lose Press Turns even if it misses and/or hits into Phys NDR + Anti-Pierce, allowing him to spam it without concern.
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*[[Enemy Annihilation]] fully debuffs enemies before chaining into a piercing Physical AOE attack. Because the AOE is a chain effect, you will not lose Press Turns even if it misses and/or hits into Phys NDR + Anti-Pierce, allowing him to spam it without concern.
 
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*Weak to Ice unless Teal.
 
*Weak to Ice unless Teal.
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*Very high MP costs. Running Divine sets hurt his overall damage and/or Bulk.
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*Very high MP costs.
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*Does not have natural Pierce. This can cause issues with his AI attacking into [[Tetraka Shift]] and/or Physical NDR when out of MP or under Spirit Chains (Indignation).
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*Does not have innate Phys Pierce. This can cause issues with his AI attacking into [[Tetraka Shift]] and/or Physical NDR when out of MP or under Spirit Chains (Indignation).
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*Stiff competition from [[Demiurge]], [[Yggdrasil]] and [[Kalki]], who not only have both [[Drain Pierce]] and [[Repel Pierce]], but also incredible support capabilities. [[Kalki]] and [[Yggdrasil]] even come with much stronger damage capabilities that Atavaka can only dream of.
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*Completely powercrept by [[Baphomet A]], [[Yggdrasil]] and [[Kalki]], who not only have both [[Drain Pierce]] and [[Repel Pierce]], but also incredible support capabilities.
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*Even the fusible [[Metatron]] outclasses Atavaka, as Metatron has higher bulk and damage potential while also having Repel Pierce.
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**Even the fusible [[Metatron]] outclasses Atavaka, as Metatron has higher bulk and damage potential while also having Repel Pierce.
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*[[Attribute affinity down]] completely shuts down his niche.
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*[[Attribute Affinity Down]] completely shuts down his niche.
 
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*One of few demons that can negate Pierce. He is also the only one with [[Intimidating Stance]].
 
 
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Revision as of 11:58, 18 December 2024

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Role Summary

Name Best Archetype(s) PVE PVP
PVE PVP Offense Defense
Atavaka.jpg Atavaka
 Purple Teal Purple C F F -
Pros
  • While alive, War Aid will prevent Pierce skills from going through Repel resistances.
  • Intimidating Stance is a good passive for PvP and synergizes with his low AGI.
  • Enemy Annihilation fully debuffs enemies before chaining into a piercing Physical AOE attack. Because the AOE is a chain effect, you will not lose Press Turns even if it misses and/or hits into Phys NDR + Anti-Pierce, allowing him to spam it without concern.
Cons
  • Weak to Ice unless Teal.
  • Very high MP costs.
  • Does not have innate Phys Pierce. This can cause issues with his AI attacking into Tetraka Shift and/or Physical NDR when out of MP or under Spirit Chains (Indignation).
  • Completely powercrept by Baphomet A, Yggdrasil and Kalki, who not only have both Drain Pierce and Repel Pierce, but also incredible support capabilities.
    • Even the fusible Metatron outclasses Atavaka, as Metatron has higher bulk and damage potential while also having Repel Pierce.
  • Attribute Affinity Down completely shuts down his niche.
Notes -
Synergies -

PvE Builds

PvP Builds

Archetype(s)

  • Purple: Intimadating Stance for Press Turn reduction. Especially useful in slow teams.

Skill Transfers

Support skills since he's mainly used for IS, Repel Pierce and Debuffs from Enemy Annihilation.

Support Skills:

  • Auto skills: Helps provide buff & debuff control for the party.
  • Lunar Prosperity/Downfall: Similar to the Autos but 2 in 1, however they are harder to obtain.
  • Epitome of Endurance: Boosts bulk + lowers team speed in order to activate IS more often.

Other/Misc. Skills:

  • Enduring Soul/+: Adds survivability to allow Repel Pierce to be active as long as possible.
  • Resist/Null Ice: Covers his Ice weakness.

Brands

  • Stat priorities: HP%, Phys ATK%
  • Life: Boosts his bulk.
  • Divine: Allows to spam Enemy Annihilation frequently.
  • Ward: Protects him from ailments for 3 turns.
  • Aim: Boosts accuracy.


Mitama

  1. STR (20): To boost damage output
  2. VIT (20): Increases his bulk
  3. LUK (10): Increases his chances of landing attacks and crits.

Build(s)

Repel Pierce
ArchPurple.png Transferred Skills Notes:

The glue that holds Repel teams together. You can replace Life with Divine if you wanna spam Enemy Annihilation or don't have Angra Mainyu. Epitome of Endurance can help lower team speed if you want to capitalize on IS heavily.

Lunar Downfall Enduring Soul +
Infused Mitama
St 20 Vi 20 Lu 10
Brands
Life + Ward with HP%.
Target Stats
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