Charge Attack setups are a strong alternative to Normal Attack burst setups. They will usually require less buttons in their rotations at the cost of higher Lockout. Catura is commonly featured in these teams due to her first skill, Cowlick LiftCaster and MC gain Charge Bar +100%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 100% Strength: 100%. Restore caster and MC's HP (Healing cap: 12021This already takes the 20% healing specs boost into account). (From 2nd cast onward: Also remove all debuffs from caster and MC. From 3rd cast onward: Caster and MC also gain C.A. Reactivation (1 time)Charge attack reactivates (1 time) Duration: Indefinite.) At level 90: Now grants all effects on 1st cast. When HP is full after casting: Caster and MC also gain RevitalizeRecover HP each turn. Boost to charge bar if HP is full. Strength: 10% of max HP (Healing cap: 1000) or 10% charge barDuration: 3 turns., which synergizes exceptionally well with Rising Force.
This is not replaceable.
6-hit, 100% elemental damage to all foes (Damage cap: ~135,000 per hit) and remove 1 buff. (When MC has 10 or more buffs: Auto-activates upon charge attacks.) Pinch HarmonicsNot SelectedNot Selected
Armed GaleBig boost to wind allies' ATKJade ArtsBoost to wind allies' skill DMG cap
Sword's WrathBoost to ATK, max HP, and multiattack rate based on how many sabres are equippedSword's ChargeBoost to C.A. DMG, C.A. DMG cap, and special C.A. DMG cap based on how many sabres are equipped
Sword's WrathBoost to ATK, max HP, and multiattack rate based on how many sabres are equippedSword's ChargeBoost to C.A. DMG, C.A. DMG cap, and special C.A. DMG cap based on how many sabres are equipped
Gladius PlenumBig boost to sabre-specialty allies' ATK and max HP / Big boost to sabre-specialty allies' ATK based on how high HP isScandere Facultas50% boost to skill DMG capFulgor ImpetusAmplifySeraphic modifier superior elemental DMG by 25%.
Sword's WrathBoost to ATK, max HP, and multiattack rate based on how many sabres are equippedSword's ChargeBoost to C.A. DMG, C.A. DMG cap, and special C.A. DMG cap based on how many sabres are equipped
Sword's WrathBoost to ATK, max HP, and multiattack rate based on how many sabres are equippedSword's ChargeBoost to C.A. DMG, C.A. DMG cap, and special C.A. DMG cap based on how many sabres are equipped
Sword Voltage IIBoost to ATK based on how many sabres are equipped.Star-Sea Sovereign's Decree IIBoost to ATKMultiplier:EX, multiattack rate, C.A. specs, and DMG cap. (Boost to elemental ATK and specs for sabre-specialty allies.)Guiding Star's Splendor30% boost to ATKMultiplier: Normal, 25% boost to DEF, and 30% boost to max HP for all allies.
Stormwyrm's Majesty IIIBig boost to Wind allies' ATK and max HPΔ Revelation50% boost to chain burst DMG capCunning TemptationAt start of battle: Various buffs50% ATK UpATK is boosted Strength: 50%Multiplier: NormalDuration: 4 turns 50% DEF UpDEF is boosted Strength: 50%Duration: 4 turns 10% DMG Cap UpMaximum amount of DMG that can be dealt per hit is boosted Strength: 10%Duration: 4 turns 35% DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted Strength: 35%Duration: 4 turns 25% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted Strength: 25%Duration: 4 turns 20% Dodge Rate UpChance to dodge DMG and debuffs Strength: 20%Duration: 4 turns 20% Debuff Success BoostedDebuff success rate is boosted Strength: 20%Duration: 4 turns 80% Skill DMG UpSkill DMG is boosted Strength: 80%Duration: 4 turns 20% C.A. DMG UpCharge attack DMG is boosted Strength: 20%Duration: 4 turns 30% C.B. DMG UpChain burst DMG is boosted Strength: 30%Duration: 4 turns 20% C.B. DMG Cap UpChain Burst DMG Cap Boosted Strength: 20%Duration: 4 turns Veil (1 time)Debuffs will be nullified (1 time) Duration: Indefinite"Veil" is an unofficial name used by the wiki for this status effect. Its actual in-game name is "Immune." Dispel Cancel (1 time)Buffs can't be removed or shortened (1 time) Duration: Indefinite to all allies / 30% hit to max HP
Catura Cowlick LiftCaster and MC gain Charge Bar +100%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 100% Strength: 100%. Restore caster and MC's HP (Healing cap: 12021This already takes the 20% healing specs boost into account). (From 2nd cast onward: Also remove all debuffs from caster and MC. From 3rd cast onward: Caster and MC also gain C.A. Reactivation (1 time)Charge attack reactivates (1 time) Duration: Indefinite.) At level 90: Now grants all effects on 1st cast. When HP is full after casting: Caster and MC also gain RevitalizeRecover HP each turn. Boost to charge bar if HP is full. Strength: 10% of max HP (Healing cap: 1000) or 10% charge barDuration: 3 turns. S1
2-hit, 100% elemental damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~80,000 per hit). Inflict 10% ATK Down (Stackable / Max: 40%)ATK is lowered (Stackable) Strength: 10% (Max: 40%)Duration: 180 seconds and 10% DEF Down (Stackable / Max: 40%)DEF is lowered (Stackable) Strength: 10% (Max: 40%)Duration: 180 seconds. Gain Charge Bar +20%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 20% Strength: 20%. (Activates upon chain burst activation. Number of hits increased based on number of chains [Max: 10 hits].) AstrapsteNot SelectedNot Selected
Gladius PlenumBig boost to sabre-specialty allies' ATK and max HP / Big boost to sabre-specialty allies' ATK based on how high HP isScandere Catena50% boost to chain burst DMG capFulgor ImpetusAmplifySeraphic modifier superior elemental DMG by 25%.
Sword's WrathBoost to ATK, max HP, and multiattack rate based on how many sabres are equippedSword's ChargeBoost to C.A. DMG, C.A. DMG cap, and special C.A. DMG cap based on how many sabres are equipped
Sword's WrathBoost to ATK, max HP, and multiattack rate based on how many sabres are equippedSword's ChargeBoost to C.A. DMG, C.A. DMG cap, and special C.A. DMG cap based on how many sabres are equipped
Sword Voltage IIBoost to ATK based on how many sabres are equipped.Star-Sea Sovereign's DecreeBoost to ATKMultiplier:EX, multiattack rate, C.A. specs, and DMG cap. (Boost to specs for sabre-specialty allies.)Guiding Star's Splendor30% boost to ATKMultiplier: Normal, 25% boost to DEF, and 30% boost to max HP for all allies.
Sword's WrathBoost to ATK, max HP, and multiattack rate based on how many sabres are equippedSword's ChargeBoost to C.A. DMG, C.A. DMG cap, and special C.A. DMG cap based on how many sabres are equipped
Sword's WrathBoost to ATK, max HP, and multiattack rate based on how many sabres are equippedSword's ChargeBoost to C.A. DMG, C.A. DMG cap, and special C.A. DMG cap based on how many sabres are equipped
Stormwyrm's Majesty IIIBig boost to Wind allies' ATK and max HPβ Revelation50% boost to skill DMG capCunning TemptationAt start of battle: Various buffs50% ATK UpATK is boosted Strength: 50%Multiplier: NormalDuration: 4 turns 50% DEF UpDEF is boosted Strength: 50%Duration: 4 turns 10% DMG Cap UpMaximum amount of DMG that can be dealt per hit is boosted Strength: 10%Duration: 4 turns 35% DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted Strength: 35%Duration: 4 turns 25% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted Strength: 25%Duration: 4 turns 20% Dodge Rate UpChance to dodge DMG and debuffs Strength: 20%Duration: 4 turns 20% Debuff Success BoostedDebuff success rate is boosted Strength: 20%Duration: 4 turns 80% Skill DMG UpSkill DMG is boosted Strength: 80%Duration: 4 turns 20% C.A. DMG UpCharge attack DMG is boosted Strength: 20%Duration: 4 turns 30% C.B. DMG UpChain burst DMG is boosted Strength: 30%Duration: 4 turns 20% C.B. DMG Cap UpChain Burst DMG Cap Boosted Strength: 20%Duration: 4 turns Veil (1 time)Debuffs will be nullified (1 time) Duration: Indefinite"Veil" is an unofficial name used by the wiki for this status effect. Its actual in-game name is "Immune." Dispel Cancel (1 time)Buffs can't be removed or shortened (1 time) Duration: Indefinite to all allies / 30% hit to max HP
Rotation
Turn 1
Call Triple ZeroAin Soph Aur300% Fire, Water, Earth, Wind, and 800% Light damage to all foes (2000% total / Max: 5 hits / Damage cap: ~445,000 per hit). MC gains Instant ChargeInstantly sets Charge Bar to 100% Unaffected by Charge Bar Gain status effects. No effect when afflicted with Shorted debuffs or when Charge Bar is above 100%. and C.A. Reactivation (1 time)Charge attack reactivates (1 time) Duration: Indefinite. (Ignores foe's elemental resistance. Deals superior elemental damage regardless of foe element. Can only call when MC has 12 Wings of PromiseBoost to MC's ATK and DEF based on number of Wings of Promise (Max: 12 / Can't be removed) . 12 Wings of PromiseBoost to MC's ATK and DEF based on number of Wings of Promise (Max: 12 / Can't be removed) become 12 Wings of ApocalypseBoost to MC's ATK and DEF based on number of Wings of Apocalypse (Max: 12 / Can't be removed) Duration: Indefinite. Call and aura switch.)
2-hit, 100% elemental damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~80,000 per hit). Inflict 10% ATK Down (Stackable / Max: 40%)ATK is lowered (Stackable) Strength: 10% (Max: 40%)Duration: 180 seconds and 10% DEF Down (Stackable / Max: 40%)DEF is lowered (Stackable) Strength: 10% (Max: 40%)Duration: 180 seconds. Gain Charge Bar +20%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 20% Strength: 20%. (Activates upon chain burst activation. Number of hits increased based on number of chains [Max: 10 hits].) AstrapsteNot SelectedNot Selected
Gladius PlenumBig boost to sabre-specialty allies' ATK and max HP / Big boost to sabre-specialty allies' ATK based on how high HP isScandere Catena50% boost to chain burst DMG capFulgor ImpetusAmplifySeraphic modifier superior elemental DMG by 25%.
Sword's WrathBoost to ATK, max HP, and multiattack rate based on how many sabres are equippedSword's ChargeBoost to C.A. DMG, C.A. DMG cap, and special C.A. DMG cap based on how many sabres are equipped
Sword's WrathBoost to ATK, max HP, and multiattack rate based on how many sabres are equippedSword's ChargeBoost to C.A. DMG, C.A. DMG cap, and special C.A. DMG cap based on how many sabres are equipped
Sword Voltage IIBoost to ATK based on how many sabres are equipped.Star-Sea Sovereign's DecreeBoost to ATKMultiplier:EX, multiattack rate, C.A. specs, and DMG cap. (Boost to specs for sabre-specialty allies.)Guiding Star's Splendor30% boost to ATKMultiplier: Normal, 25% boost to DEF, and 30% boost to max HP for all allies.
Sword's WrathBoost to ATK, max HP, and multiattack rate based on how many sabres are equippedSword's ChargeBoost to C.A. DMG, C.A. DMG cap, and special C.A. DMG cap based on how many sabres are equipped
Sword's WrathBoost to ATK, max HP, and multiattack rate based on how many sabres are equippedSword's ChargeBoost to C.A. DMG, C.A. DMG cap, and special C.A. DMG cap based on how many sabres are equipped
Stormwyrm's Majesty IIIBig boost to Wind allies' ATK and max HPβ Revelation50% boost to skill DMG capCunning TemptationAt start of battle: Various buffs50% ATK UpATK is boosted Strength: 50%Multiplier: NormalDuration: 4 turns 50% DEF UpDEF is boosted Strength: 50%Duration: 4 turns 10% DMG Cap UpMaximum amount of DMG that can be dealt per hit is boosted Strength: 10%Duration: 4 turns 35% DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted Strength: 35%Duration: 4 turns 25% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted Strength: 25%Duration: 4 turns 20% Dodge Rate UpChance to dodge DMG and debuffs Strength: 20%Duration: 4 turns 20% Debuff Success BoostedDebuff success rate is boosted Strength: 20%Duration: 4 turns 80% Skill DMG UpSkill DMG is boosted Strength: 80%Duration: 4 turns 20% C.A. DMG UpCharge attack DMG is boosted Strength: 20%Duration: 4 turns 30% C.B. DMG UpChain burst DMG is boosted Strength: 30%Duration: 4 turns 20% C.B. DMG Cap UpChain Burst DMG Cap Boosted Strength: 20%Duration: 4 turns Veil (1 time)Debuffs will be nullified (1 time) Duration: Indefinite"Veil" is an unofficial name used by the wiki for this status effect. Its actual in-game name is "Immune." Dispel Cancel (1 time)Buffs can't be removed or shortened (1 time) Duration: Indefinite to all allies / 30% hit to max HP
Rotation
Turn 1
Call BeelzebubChaos Legion2000% Elemental damage to all foes (Damage cap: ~2,430,000). Inflict 40% DEF DownDEF is lowered Strength: 40%Base Accuracy: Guaranteed to land if the foe does not have 100% debuff resistance (10,000% base accuracy)Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Summon and 20% Debuff Res. DownDebuff resistance is lowered Strength: 20%Base Accuracy: Guaranteed to land if the foe does not have 100% debuff resistance (10,000% base accuracy)Duration: 180 seconds. Additional effects based on MC's TranceAdditional effects based on lvl (Max: 3 / Can't be removed) lvl.
MC Gain C.A. ReactivationCharge attack reactivates Duration: 2 turns. (Can only be used when an auxiliary weaponA class specialty weapon of the same element as the main weapon, equipped in the top-left slot of the sub weapon section is equipped.)
Strong Alternative Characters:(Non-Exhaustive)
Criteria
Examples
Any characters that deal skill damage...
on charge attack
after the turn
Any characters that deal high charge attack damage:
Any characters that can activate multiple charge attacks:
Any characters that provide additional charge bar or C.A. related buffs:
Any characters that provide offensive support as a sub ally:
