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*More or less outclassed by [[Hresvelgr]] in PvP nowadays.
 
*More or less outclassed by [[Hresvelgr]] in PvP nowadays.

Revision as of 13:57, 18 January 2023

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Role Summary

Name Best Archetype(s) PVE PVP Democalypse
PVE PVP Offense Defense Prelim Boss
Garuda.jpg Garuda
Yellow Red Purple Red Purple 4 2 2 3 1
Pros
  • One of the fastest and most flexible demons in the game. With Speedster transferred, he can help your team hit various PvE battle speed requirements, while fulfilling either a support or additional DPS role depending on his build.
  • P3 increases his speed even further.
  • Vahana, p3, and p4 provide additional Evasion, and can stack with other evasion passives like Evade to make him a dodge tank.
  • Vahana and p4 sum to -100% chance of receiving ailments.
  • Auto-Rakunda increases your team's damage output and synergizes well with his Turn 1 focus.
Cons
  • No innate Force Pierce until Panel 4.
  • No Fire Pierce at all.
  • Does not have Speedster innately which in turn consumes a skill slot.
  • Very low bulk.
  • Weak to Ice.
  • Modern attackers like Odin A and Chi You either gain tons of accuracy through Gloom and Zenith, or tons of innate accuracy, making evasion tanks far less useful than they used to be, especially when Garuda has no real other benefits on a team.
Notes
  • More or less outclassed by Hresvelgr in PvP nowadays.
  • Red gives him access to discounted Maragidyne, giving him a cheap T1 nuke. Yellow makes him more support-oriented with Fog Breath, and synergizes with evasion builds.
  • His panels increase Force damage, but not Fire damage (aside from Panel 2's +100 MATK).

PvE Builds

Archetype(s)

  • Red: Discounted Maragidyne for a strong Fire AOE, great for getting 1/2 press turns by hitting weakness.
  • Yellow: Discounted Fog Breath for buff control.
  • Purple: Berserker for more damage.

Skill Transfers

Super flexible demon and many skills can be given to fit certain situations. Ranging from support to passives to attacks.

Support Skills:

  • Blood Rush/War Dance/Nocturne/War Cry/Acid Breath/Offensive Cry/Defensive Cry/Agile Cry: Any one of these can be given. Provides buff control, great for boss fights and kiwamis.
  • -Kaja skills: Early game/budget option.

Passive Skills:

  • Speedster/Epitome of Swiftness: Boosts team speed further.
  • Agility Amp 1/2/3: Early game/budget option.
  • Evade/Dodge: Boosts his evasion higher. Great for Phys oriented bosses or kiwamis.
  • Elemental Boosts/Amps/Enhancements/Survivors: Great when using a more offensive build

Attacking Skills:

  • Agilao/Bufula/Zionga/Hamaon/Mudoon: Cheap ST elemental skills. Perfect for attacking weakness to gain 1/2 Press Turns. You can use the L variants for an even cheaper MP cost. AOE variants can also be used.
  • Megido/Megidola: Cheap Almighty AOE.

Brands

  • Stat priorities: Speed%
  • Spell: Boosts his damage.
  • Life: Boosts his bulk.
  • Speed: Boosts team speed even further.
  • Dodge: Boosts his evasion.
  • Ward protects him from ailments for 3 turns.


Mitama

  1. MAG (20/10): Boosts his damage output.
  2. AGI (20): To boost team speed and Evasion.
  3. VIT (10/20): Increases his bulk.

Build(s)

While not as fast as Hresvelgr or Kartikeya, Garuda is a lot cheaper to fuse and is very flexible to use and his build can be easily adjusted to fit any situation. Great as an early game speedster that can fulfil many roles.


All-Out attacker
ArchRed.png Transferred Skills Notes:

This set is built around covering as many elemenents as possible to get 1/2 Press Turns by hitting weaknesses. Any other elemental attack can be used as well as ST or AOE versions.

Mazionga Mabufula
Infused Mitama
Ma 20 Vi 10 Ag 20
Brands
Speed x2 with Speed%
Target Stats
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Fast Support
ArchYellow.png Transferred Skills Notes:

This set is to make use of Garuda's high AGI for a high team speed. Blood Rush can be replaced with any buff or debuff skill of your choosing.

Speedster Blood Rush
Infused Mitama
Ma 10 Vi 20 Ag 20
Brands
Speed x2 with Speed% and HP%
Target Stats
-


Dodge
ArchYellow.png Transferred Skills Notes:

This set is to help against Phys oriented boss fights and Kiwamis and to capitalize on his high AGI and Vahana Passive. Also useful for Phys Alt World if you are struggling to survive attacks. Even better when paired with NekomatA for more Evasion.

Speedster Evade
Infused Mitama
Ma 10 Vi 20 Ag 20
Brands
Speed/Dodge x2 with Speed% and Phys EV%
Target Stats
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PvP Builds