Priestess of the Dunes

Priestess of the Dunes is a side story. The side story version of this event includes what was, on its original release, the "second part" of the story, "Veiled Conspirator".

This event's story is continued in Teardrop in the Sand.

Initial Release: May 31, 2014
Rerun(s): January 8, 2015
Added to Side Stories: May 18, 2018
Unlock: Complete Chapter 21 Story: Stranded in the Mist

Torrential rain heralds a change
to this peaceful desert island.

The Rain God stirs at last
from its long slumber.

The Priestess of the Dunes
sets out with her sworn guardian
to restore balance to their home.

For new players

Complete each chapter, quest, and boss; each awards Crystal ×50 on first-time completion.
Completing Ending awards Manawydan Blade.
Completing the Hard event battle awards Manawydan.
Purchase Sandcastle Spear to recruit Sara (Event).
Purchase Obsidian Bow to recruit Jin (Event).
Purchase the 20× Half-Elixirs; they provide much more AP than is needed farm them.
Purchase the 50× Soul Berries.
Purchase the 3× Premium Draw Tickets.
Earn trophies for additional Crystals.

Notable Rewards

New Characters

Jin (Event)
	Edit rating Role: Attacker Can build Charge bar quickly. Buffs his own ATK at the cost of DEF.

Site	RatingThe character's overall rating out of 10.	GrindingThe character's general efficiency in repeatedly clearing menial content with an emphasis on real-time speed. GW Max Grade: SS KG Max Grade: SS	Full AutoThe character's general performance in Full Auto parties. GW Max Grade: SS KG Max Grade: SS	High DifficultyThe character's capability relative to the game's most difficult content. GW Max Grade: SS KG Max Grade: SS	Last Update
GameWith	7.0	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Kamigame	5.0	N/A	N/A	N/A	2023-06-08

Sara (Event)
	Edit rating Role: Defender Skills specialized in avoiding or deflecting damage, but with long cooldowns. EMP boosts Hostility to better make use of her skills. No damaging skills; relies on being attacked to be effective.

Site	RatingThe character's overall rating out of 10.	GrindingThe character's general efficiency in repeatedly clearing menial content with an emphasis on real-time speed. GW Max Grade: SS KG Max Grade: SS	Full AutoThe character's general performance in Full Auto parties. GW Max Grade: SS KG Max Grade: SS	High DifficultyThe character's capability relative to the game's most difficult content. GW Max Grade: SS KG Max Grade: SS	Last Update
GameWith	4.5	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Kamigame	5.0	N/A	N/A	N/A	2023-06-08

Event Battles

Story Battles

There is a story battle after every episode, for a total of 24 battles.

Solo Battles

Manannan Showdown Edit battle
Cost to Host: 10 AP	Unlock: Clear Priestess of the Dunes Ending
Start QuestNetwork Errors will appear if the hosting conditions are not met. (AP, Host Materials, Daily Limit)

Wave	Name	Lvl	HP	Charge	Mode
Boss	Manannan	20	410,000	◇◇	Yes
	Special Attacks		Triggers and Notes
	Freeze II OD Water damage to an ally.
N - Normal, OD - Overdrive, TR - Trigger

Rewards
First clear: Crystal ×50

Wooden	Silver	Gold
Water Orb Blue Tome	Gardenia Hairpin Dark Essence Sample Angel itemRandom R Angel Weapon or Queen

Manawydan Showdown Edit battle
Cost to Host: 20 AP	Unlock: Clear Manannan Showdown
Start QuestNetwork Errors will appear if the hosting conditions are not met. (AP, Host Materials, Daily Limit)

Wave	Name	Lvl	HP	Charge	Mode
Boss	Manawydan	25	850,000	◇◇	Yes
	Special Attacks		Triggers and Notes
	Fluctuat Sorol N Water damage to all allies and inflicts DEF DownDEF is lowered Duration: 5.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 5 turns remaining.. Manawydan gains TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted Duration: 180 seconds. Melgno Imbel OD Water damage to all allies and inflicts PutrefiedHP is lowered on every turn Duration: 4.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 4 turns remaining. and ATK DownATK is lowered Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining..
N - Normal, OD - Overdrive, TR - Trigger

Rewards
First clear: Crystal ×50, Rain God WranglerRewards Crystal ×50, Manawydan (3★)

Wooden	Silver	Gold
	Angel itemRandom R Angel Weapon or Queen Flood Scroll Frost Orb Gardenia Hairpin Dark Essence Sample	Tidal Whorl

Event Rewards

Event Shop

Inventory
Item	Step	Limit
Sandcastle Spear Unlocks Sara (Event)	1	1	5	-
	2	1	15	-
	3	1	20	-
	4	1	25	-
Obsidian Bow Unlocks Jin (Event)	1	1	5	-
	2	1	15	-
	3	1	20	-
	4	1	25	-
Manawydan	1	1	30	15
	2	1	60	50
	3	1	90	75
	4	1	120	100
Manawydan Blade	1	1	15	5
	2	1	30	20
	3	1	50	40
	4	1	75	60
Manawydan Gauntlet	1	1	15	5
	2	1	30	20
	3	1	50	40
	4	1	75	60
Manawydan Dagger	1	1	5	-
	2	1	15	-
	3	1	20	-
	4	1	25	-
Manawydan Piton	1	1	5	-
	2	1	15	-
	3	1	20	-
	4	1	25	-
Manawydan Bow	1	1	5	-
	2	1	15	-
	3	1	20	-
	4	1	25	-
Premium Draw Ticket	1	1	15	-
	2	1	20	5
	3	1	30	10
Angel Queen	1	30	3	-
Half Elixir	1	20	-	2
Soul Berry	1	50	-	1
CP ×10	1	20	3	1
	2	10	5	2
	3	10	8	3
Champion Merit	1	3	15	5
	2	3	30	10
	3	3	50	15
Supreme Merit	1	3	50	20
Supreme Merit	2	3	100	40
Skill Shard	1	5	20	3
Skill Jewel	1	3	30	10

Trophies

English Title	Japanese Title	Step	Description	Reward
Servant to the Sacred Dunes	砂神の巫女	★☆☆	Get 100,000 honors in Priestess of the Dunes	Crystal ×10
Veiled Conspirator	陰謀の涙雨	★★☆	Get 500,000 honors in Priestess of the Dunes	Crystal ×30
It's Playtime!	遊んであげる♪	★★★	Get 1,000,000 honors in Priestess of the Dunes	Crystal ×50
Narrow Escape	間一髪	★	Complete chapter 3 of Priestess of the Dunes	Crystal ×10
Risking Life and Limb	命懸けの封印	★	Complete chapter 6 of Priestess of the Dunes	Crystal ×10
Manawydan Crusher	マナウィダンバスター	★☆☆	Defeat Manawydan or Manannan a total of 5 times in Priestess of the Dunes free quest	Crystal ×10
Manawydan Slayer	マナウィダンスレイヤー	★★☆	Defeat Manawydan or Manannan a total of 50 times in Priestess of the Dunes free quest	Crystal ×30
Manawydan Vanquisher	マナウィダンジェノサイダー	★★★	Defeat Manawydan or Manannan a total of 200 times in Priestess of the Dunes free quest	Crystal ×50
Rain God Wrangler	至高にして最強の力	★	Clear the free quest Manawydan Showdown	Crystal ×50

Voiced Trailer

Guide

Priestess of the Dunes

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