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*Extremely high Crit rate thanks to innate [[Savage Glee]] and [[The Struggler]]. [[Butcher]] in Purple further augments his damage.  
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*Extremely high Crit rate thanks to innate [[Savage Glee]] and [[The Struggler]]. [[Butcher]] in Purple further augments his damage.  Additionally, [[The Struggler]] grants [[Phys Pierce]], 20% damage done with physical skills, 20% accuracy, and reduces mp cost of all Physical skills by 1.
*[[Dragon Slayer]] does insane AOE Piercing Physical damage and bypasses [[Endure]]-type skills. It can also be cast Turn 1 due to its low MP cost.
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*[[Dragon Slayer]] does ramping aoe physical damage, starting at 130 and ramping up to 160, matching [[Gigantomachia]]'s damage, but at 4MP and with added crit rate and a 2MP removal at boost 2. It also ignores all counter skills and at Boost 1, ignores [[Endure]]s.
*Is decently tanky thanks to good bulk and [[The Struggler]] providing him a better [[Enduring Soul]].  
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*Is decently tanky thanks to good bulk and [[The Struggler]] providing him a better [[Enduring Soul]] that triggers 3 times.
*Panel 1 gives him access to a Piercing Fire Physical AOE that does not cost MP, very useful against MP denial teams.
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*Panel 1 gives him access to a Piercing Fire Physical AOE that does not cost MP, very useful against MP denial teams, and panel 4 makes a similar effect occur every time an enemy is downed, potentially chaining to sweep the enemy.
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*Other panels add more accuracy, damage, and HP, and cause [[Dragon Slayer]] to start at boost level 1.
 
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*Having no innate ST skills means he will be walled by Phys Anti-Pierce. It is recommended to pair him with demons like [[Alice]] to eliminate Phys Anti-Pierce demons that prevent him from sweeping.
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*Having no innate ST skills means he has trouble when a certain demon, such as [[Demeter]], needs to be focused first.  He also isn't the best at taking down bosses.
*No natural Pierce outside Panel 2 might cause issues when out of MP.
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*Average speed, bulk, and utility make it hard for him to fit into any team as the best slot.
*His Panel 1 chain, along with [[Dragon Slayer]]'s aoe nature hurt him against [[Demeter]], limiting his PVP use.
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*His Panel 1 and 4 chains, along with [[Dragon Slayer]]'s aoe nature hurt him against [[Demeter]], limiting his PVP use.
 
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*Cannot be used in the same team as [[Berserker Guts]].
 
*Cannot be used in the same team as [[Berserker Guts]].

Revision as of 13:56, 15 May 2023

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Role Summary

Name Best Archetype(s) PVE PVP Democalypse
PVE PVP Offense Defense Prelim Boss
Guts.jpg Guts
Purple Purple 4 3 3 5 2
Pros
  • Extremely high Crit rate thanks to innate Savage Glee and The Struggler. Butcher in Purple further augments his damage. Additionally, The Struggler grants Phys Pierce, 20% damage done with physical skills, 20% accuracy, and reduces mp cost of all Physical skills by 1.
  • Dragon Slayer does ramping aoe physical damage, starting at 130 and ramping up to 160, matching Gigantomachia's damage, but at 4MP and with added crit rate and a 2MP removal at boost 2. It also ignores all counter skills and at Boost 1, ignores Endures.
  • Is decently tanky thanks to good bulk and The Struggler providing him a better Enduring Soul that triggers 3 times.
  • Panel 1 gives him access to a Piercing Fire Physical AOE that does not cost MP, very useful against MP denial teams, and panel 4 makes a similar effect occur every time an enemy is downed, potentially chaining to sweep the enemy.
  • Other panels add more accuracy, damage, and HP, and cause Dragon Slayer to start at boost level 1.
Cons
  • Having no innate ST skills means he has trouble when a certain demon, such as Demeter, needs to be focused first. He also isn't the best at taking down bosses.
  • Average speed, bulk, and utility make it hard for him to fit into any team as the best slot.
  • His Panel 1 and 4 chains, along with Dragon Slayer's aoe nature hurt him against Demeter, limiting his PVP use.
Notes
  • Cannot be used in the same team as Berserker Guts.
  • Limited-time Collaboration unit. Nobody knows if he will be rerun.

PvE Builds

PvP Builds