Basic Grids

As a beginner, the quickest way to increase your power is to improve your weapon and summon grid. Fortunately, every element has farmable/free-to-play options which perform respectably (even compared to more exclusive builds) and can ultimately tackle any content in the game.

The grid examples below are commonly called Omega (M1) grids (Magna in Japanese) due to their focus on Omega Weapon Skills from raids unlocked before Rank 101 (High Level). They represent developed grids using weapons that can be obtained before reaching rank 101, but include weapons from limited-time, rotating events. Accessible alternatives have been listed in their Filler Weapons sections.

For the reasoning and mathematics behind why these grids are effective, see the Damage Formula page and related sources. For a simple, visual guide, see "Understanding How Grids Work for New Players" (via reddit)

For later-game progression, see the Team Building guide.

Overview

Weapons

Forming Your Grid

• M1 grids always want weapons with 1 or more ATK skill(s). Without one, a weapon is effectively an empty grid slot regardless of its stats.
• Set up a base grid first before uncapping weapons with copies. Weapon skills and skill levels are more important for party strength than raw stats.
• Each grid example below depicts 9 out of 10 weapon slots. The 10th slot, your main weapon, is limited to your Class weapon specialties, so its weapon skill will depend on your options.
• Filler weapons listed under each example grid can be used as placeholders while working on your grids. For the most part, they are meant for temporary use, but those that see continued use are noted on their bullet points.
• Do not rely on the in-game Estimated DMG display to accurately display a grid's strength. You can tweak its settings (using the (i) button) for a more accurate count, but the best way to judge strength is to test it in Trial Battles or in real battle.

About Weapon Skills

See also: Team Building § Weapons and Raising Weapon Skills

• There are four main types of weapon skills: Omega, Normal, EX (Unknown), and Seraphic. Omega grids usually have 5-6 Omega weapons, 1-2 Normal weapons, 1-3 EX weapons, and 0-1 Seraphic weapon. The reason for that is because skills within one type stack additively, but skills between different types stack multiplicatively.
• Omega: Before reaching HL, these drop from Omega Raids, Tier 1 Summon Raids, Tier 2 Summon Raids (also drop weapons with Normal skills), and Arcarum: The World Beyond.
• Normal: Most M1 grids will use Bahamut Weapons and/or Ultima Weapons. These weapons provide boosts based on character race or weapon specialty, and are not limited by element. The grid examples below use their most common picks, Dagger of Bahamut Nova and Atma Sword, but your choice may vary. (Note: These weapons require much more skill fodder than regular SSRs)
• EX: Xeno Clashes provide the most powerful EX weapons for pre-HL players. However, their limited availability and unreliable schedules make them difficult for newer players to obtain, uncap, and upgrade. Alternate sources of EX weapons before reaching HL include story events, some Side Stories, and Proving Grounds (another limited-time event with an unreliable schedule).
• Seraphic Weapons should always be in your grid as long as you have elemental advantage (Fire > Wind > Earth > Water > Fire; Light/Dark is superior to each other in your favor). They are upgraded using materials from the Primarch Trials. Only one Seraphic weapon exists for each element.
  • In fights where the boss is non-elemental (such as Ultimate Bahamut or Dimension Halo), Seraphic Weapons will have no effect.
  • The Light and Dark Seraphic Weapons require clearing the side story What Makes the Sky Blue II: Paradise Lost to unlock.

Summons

See also: Team Building § Summons

• The grids below assume you have a 3★+ Omega summon as a main summon or support summon. Using a 0-2★ Omega summon is not recommended.
• In the Summons sections below, ones labeled Farmable can either be farmed from permanent or recurring events, or are given out as 3★ rewards from clearing Side Stories; their auras list their 3★ versions. Summons that come from Premium Draw have their 0-2★ auras listed.

About Main and Support Summons

• Aura-wise, the Main Summon and Support Summon slots are interchangeable. Omega main × Elemental support is the same as Elemental main × Omega support.
  • Some summons are better as Support Summons so their calls can be used on Turn 1. For example,  Shiva (Summon)Awaken Inner Eye Massive fire DMG to all foes. All allies gain Path of DestructionATK is boosted
    Strength: 100%Multiplier: UniqueDuration: 1 turn . can be used immediately if brought as a Support Summon, but has a 9-turn initial cooldown if set as your Main Summon.
• If you have less than 4 Omega weapons on your grid and/or have not skill leveled your Omega weapons to at least SL4, consider running Elemental × Elemental instead of Omega × Elemental. Elemental summons from Side Stories have been listed on their respective elements' sections.

About Sub Summons

• Sub summons are typically picked based on whether it has: a useful call, a useful sub aura, or high raw stats. Their elements do not matter.
  • A sub summon that matches the party's element receives a 3-turn cut to its initial cooldown.
• Sub auras are additional abilities that take effect when the summon is equipped as a sub summon. Identical sub auras do not stack and only the strongest effect is applied.
• Arcarum Summons, obtained using materials from Arcarum: The World Beyond, have powerful calls and sub auras. While their base stats are low as SRs, their unique benefits compensate for it.

Glossary

A few terms, abbreviations, and acronyms that appear on the page:

• Enmity: The name for weapon skills that boost ATK proportional to how close the party is to 0% HP. Broadly refers to anything that synergizes with low-HP playstyles. Fire, Wind, and Dark Omega grids are notable contenders for Enmity-based playstyle. Stamina is the opposite of Enmity.
• Fodder: Refers to farmable weapons that aren't used on grids, and are instead used to raise other weapons' skill levels.
• Fodder-intensive weapons: Also called Bahamut leveling. Certain weapon series require more points to level their skills than regular weapons do. Filler weapons that have been skill leveled, or free skill-leveled weapons you don't need, will usually be used to raise such weapons. See Raising Weapon Skills for details.
• HL: Short for High Level, or content unlocked after reaching Rank 101. In-game, such content is typically labeled "Impossible".
• OTK: Short for One-Turn Kill. Because much of the game comes down to efficiency and speed, a lot of emphasis is placed on strong parties capable of OTKs.
• M2: Short for the Omega Impossible II (Magna II) raids that unlock at Rank 120: Shiva, Europa, Alexiel, Grimnir, Metatron, and Avatar. Grids using weapons from these raids are known as "M2 grids".
• Mainhand: Colloquial term for main weapon.
• RotB: Short for Rise of the Beasts, a recurring event that provides several lucrative rewards, including Beast Weapons.
• SL: Short for Skill Level.
• Stamina: The name for weapon skills that boost ATK proportional to how close the party is to 100% HP. Broadly refers to anything that synergizes with maintaining high HP. Water, Earth, and Light Omega grids are notable contenders for Stamina-based playstyle. Enmity is the opposite of Stamina.

General Progression

• Complete Main Quests to unlock raids, free quests, and Side Stories. (Clearing at least Chapter 54 Story: Where There's Smoke is recommended to unlock most pre-HL content.)
• To farm a specific raid, using raid finders to look up raid IDs is more effective than the in-game raid backup list. (See the Additional Resources section for links.)
• Weapons that you don't need can be used as skill leveling fodder or reduced for Weapon Stones. Extra summons should be reduced for Elemental Quartz.
• Clear Side Stories as you unlock them for free characters, weapons, and/or summons. Some notable Side Story rewards include:
  • Love Live! Sunshine!! Aqours Sky-High! gives three
    
    SSR characters
    • Aqours First-Years
    • Aqours Second-Years
    • Aqours Third-Years
    as completion rewards, and has two 4★
    
    EX weapons
    • Schoolbag
    • Sunshine Blade
    in Treasure Trade.
  • Princess Connect! Re:Dive: Dinner at the Turned Table gives three
    
    SSR characters
    • Pecorine
    • Kokkoro
    • Karyl
    as completion rewards and has two 4★
    
    EX weapons
    • Ice Claymore
    • Staff of Divine Justice
    in Treasure Trade.
  • Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion - The Blue Reckoning gives three
    
    SSR characters
    • Kallen Kouzuki
    • Lelouch Lamperouge
    • Suzaku Kururugi
    as completion rewards. The summon C.C. and weapon V.A.R.I.S. have 4★ uncaps and are available in Treasure Trade.
  • What Makes the Sky Blue lets you redeem a
    
    Bahamut Nova Weapon
    • Sword of Bahamut Nova
    • Dagger of Bahamut Nova
    • Spear of Bahamut Nova
    • Axe of Bahamut Nova
    • Staff of Bahamut Nova
    • Pistol of Bahamut Nova
    • Fist of Bahamut Nova
    • Bow of Bahamut Nova
    • Harp of Bahamut Nova
    • Blade of Bahamut Nova
    of your choice.
  • What Makes the Sky Blue II: Paradise Lost lets you redeem a Sunlight Stone or one
    
    Demi Optimus Summon
    • Demi Agni
    • Demi Varuna
    • Demi Titan
    • Demi Zephyrus
    • Demi Zeus
    • Demi Hades
    . See "Which summon should I get?" for details.
• Craft and upgrade Seraphic Weapons as soon as possible; at SR, they provide a 10% boost to all damage as long as you have elemental advantage.
  • Their SSR upgrades require Centrums, typically obtained from HL raids. However, players can obtain Centrums early by purchasing them with Prestige Pendants.
• Clear the free quest Chapter 30 (44/65) Quest: Inchoate World to unlock Arcarum: The World Beyond. Besides materials for obtaining and upgrading Arcarum Summons, Arcarum is another source of Omega SSR weapons and Tier 1/2 Summon Raid weapons. Because Arcarum expeditions are limited by passes, normally gained once per day at daily login, unlocking it ASAP is recommended.

Using Pendants to speed up the grind

• Renown Pendants are gained from fighting non-HL raids. Up to 2000 Renown can be gained per week, and up to 20,000 Renown can be held at a time. Bonus Pendants, which are gained in addition to the weekly cap, can be obtained by clearing raids with 02 characters and/or 01 characters as main allies (sub allies do not count).
• Normally, Prestige Pendants are obtained by fighting HL raids. However, Nightmare raids during Unite and Fight events yield Prestige Pendants no matter your rank, making Prestige farming possible for pre-HL players during the event's duration.
• Pendants are used to buy SSR weapons and other materials from the Pendant Shop. The Shop is restocked every month. (With the exception of Luminiera Swords, which have a total limit.)
  • Luminiera Sword Omega and Celeste Claw Omega are typically prioritized for Pendants due to their low drop rates. Their respective raids are also the most difficult among Omega raids, making it easier to grind for the other elements' grids.
• As your grids become stronger, consider forming "pendant farming teams" to maximize SR and R bonus pendants. These teams typically consist of 2 SR characters and 1 R character as main allies, and are used during Strike Time to quickly burst down bosses.

Fire

Main Summon			Support Summon
Omega Weapon Skill Boost			Elemental ATK Boost
Weapon Grid
Omega		Omega		Omega
Omega		Omega		Omega or EX
EX		Normal		Seraphic

Main Summon			Support Summon
Omega Weapon Skill Boost			Elemental ATK Boost
Weapon Grid
Omega		Omega		Omega
Omega		Omega		Omega or EX
EX		Normal		Seraphic

• Colossus Cane Omega is the easier Omega grid to farm and remains useful in one-turn content. However, in longer battles, it loses out in damage to an Ancient Ecke Sachs grid. Generally, 1-2 Canes are kept in High Level grids for OTK purposes.
• Ancient Ecke Sachs (AES), obtained from Twin Elements, is stronger than Canes in longer battles thanks to having two ATK skills (Medium ATK/Crit + Small Enmity). AES have low drop rates and can only be bought with Prestige Pendants, but they carry over into HL grids.
• Summer's Mirage is an exceptional Omega weapon from Rise of the Beasts and has relatively low 4★ uncap requirements. It is the highest-priority Beast Weapon for new players and should be 4★ uncapped ASAP for its second weapon skill, which boosts Charge Attack damage and damage cap.
• True Infernal Flamescythe and Wrathfire Longblade are powerful EX weapons from Xeno Ifrit Clash that boast stronger ATK modifiers than regular EX weapons. However, its farming period is limited, making it difficult for new players to obtain a fully-uncapped copy.
  • The Flamescythe is a higher priority for newer players due to its party-wide multiattack boost on C.A. However, advanced players generally get more use out of the Longblade thanks to powerful katana-wielding Row IV and EX II classes like Chrysaor and Glorybringer.
• In general,  Shiva (Summon)Main Aura120% boost to Fire Elemental ATK. is an unparalleled support summon due to the strength of his call. Once your grids are powerful enough, using a support Shiva off-element to OTK raids during Strike Time is a quick way to get dailies done.

Filler Weapons

Omega Skill

• Sephira Emerald Dagger (Arcarum - recommended Omega filler)
• Sephira Emerald Fork (Arcarum)

EX Skill

• Balanced Blade (Given a 3★ copy for clearing A Tale of Intersecting Fates.)
• Emberfire Longblade (Xeno Ifrit Clash - Base form of Wrathfire Longblade.)
• Schoolbag (Love Live! Sunshine!! Aqours Sky-High!)
• Xeno Infernal Flamescythe (Xeno Ifrit Clash - Base form of True Infernal Flamescythe)

Normal Skill

• Bewitching Bouquet (Given a 3★ copy for clearing L.E.T.S. H.A.N.G.)
• Dragon Spear (Given a 3★ copy for clearing Four Knights of a Fallen Land.)
• Ifrit Halberd (Ifrit Showdown/Xeno Ifrit Clash)
• Ray of Zhuque (RotB - Has a 4★ uncap and can be upgraded to Ray of Zhuque Malus.)

Summons

Farmable

•  IfritMain Aura50% boost to Fire Elemental ATK. (Ifrit Showdown/Xeno Ifrit Clash)
•  PhoenixMain Aura50% boost to Fire Elemental Attack. (Given a 3★ copy for clearing Festival of Falling Flame.)
•  FafnirMain Aura50% boost to Fire Elemental ATK. (Given a 3★ copy for clearing Four Knights of a Fallen Land.)

Premium Draw

•  MichaelMain Aura100% boost to Fire Elemental ATK. (Also has a useful sub-aura)
•  Satyr (Summer)Main Aura80% boost to Fire ATK
•  Shiva (Summon)Main Aura120% boost to Fire Elemental ATK.
•  Sylph, Flutterspirit of PurityMain Aura120% boost to Fire Elemental ATK.
•  ZaoshenMain AuraUp to 100% boost to Fire Elemental ATK based on the number of Fire summons equipped. (Note summon requirements)

Fire Progression

• Main Quests:
  • Clear Chapter 8 Story: The Iron Titan for a 3★ SL10 Colossus Cane Omega.
  • Clear Chapter 32 Story: Towards the Truth for a 3★ SL10 Colossus Blade Omega. Hold onto it until you need to reduce it for katana stones, or fodder it to a fodder-intensive weapon.
• Farm Colossus Showdown (Hard) for SR skill fodder, Colossus Anima, and Colossus Omega Anima.
• Farm Colossus Omega Showdown for:
  • Colossus Omega (keep one 3★ copy and reduce the rest)
  • Colossus Cane Omega
  • Reduce Colossus Blade Omega—do not use as fodder.
• For AES grids: Farm Twin Elements raids for Ancient Ecke Sachs. (Use Whorls to host; they are easier to farm than Dragon Scales.)
  • Canes that are replaced by AES can be used as fodder, but keep up to two 3★ copies for OTK grids.
• Priority Side Stories:
  • Clear Festival of Falling Flame for Phoenix.
  • Farm Love Live! Sunshine!! Aqours Sky-High! for Schoolbag.
  • Clear A Tale of Intersecting Fates for Balanced Blade.
  • Clear Four Knights of a Fallen Land for Balmung and Fafnir. Balmung isn't usually used in M1 grids, but it is useful in certain situations—don't fodder or reduce it.
• Arcarum:
  • Progress through Point Aquila for The Sun (SR) and The Devil (SR)'s materials.
  • Keep one 3★ copy of Sephira Emerald Dagger for mainhand use and its Arcarum-exclusive effect.
• When Rise of the Beasts is available:
  • Purchase Summer's Mirage and Zhuque Seal ×1 for its 4★ uncap. (Top priority of all RotB weapons.)
  • Purchase Ray of Zhuque ×1 and upgrade to Ray of Zhuque Malus.
• When Xeno Ifrit Clash is available:
  • Farm and trade for Xeno Infernal Flamescythe and Emberfire Longblade to make one 3★ copy of each, then upgrade them.
• When a Fire-enemy Proving Grounds is available:
  • Farm at least one 3★ Ushumgal and uncap to 4★ at earliest convenience.

Water

Main Summon			Support Summon
Omega Weapon Skill Boost			Elemental ATK Boost
Weapon Grid
Omega		Omega		Omega
Omega		Omega		Omega or EX
EX		Normal		Seraphic

• Leviathan Gaze Omega is the only weapon from Leviathan Omega with an ATK skill, making it the only worthwhile grid option. In M2 grids, they will be largely replaced by Tyros Zither.
• Dante Alighieri and True Glacial Dream Staff are powerful EX weapons from Xeno Cocytus Clash that boast stronger ATK modifiers than regular EX weapons. However, its farming period is limited, making it difficult for new players to obtain a fully-uncapped copy.
  • These two weapons about equal in strength for newer players, but for advanced players, the Harp is unparalleled as a mainhand whereas the Staff faces competition with weapons such as the Staff of Renunciation.
• For weaker players,  Europa (Summon)Main Aura120% boost to Water Elemental ATK. is an ideal support summon due to her strong aura and her call's revive ability. However, players who no longer need to rely on her revive will find alternative support summons equally as useful or perhaps even more useful.
•  BonitoMain AuraUp to 130% boost to Water Elemental ATK based on the number of Water summons equipped.
  10% boost to Water allies' DEF.
  Main/Support: MC gains Final Uncap: BonitoGain all of Bonito's call effects upon summoning (1 time)
  Unofficial translation at the start of battle. (4★) has a powerful initial call—a guaranteed, party-wide +200% Charge Bar boost. (Subsequent calls no longer guarantee the charge boost.) Although its aura strength depends on the number of Water summons on your grid, there are plenty of free Water summons from side stories and Arcarum. For the most part, once your grids are developed enough to start OTKing raids, Bonito is generally favored over Europa.

Filler Weapons

Omega Skill

• Ancient Auberon (Macula Marius Showdown - Can be used for its HP, MA, and Crit boosts, but it will be a significant damage loss compared to other weapons on this list.)
• Sephira Emerald Blaster (Arcarum)
• Sephira Emerald Harp (Arcarum)
• Winter's Frostnettle (RotB - At 4★, may replace a Gaze in longer battles where you can trigger its Enmity.)

EX Skill

• Dante's Harp (Xeno Cocytus Clash - Base form of Dante Alighieri.)
• Ice Claymore (Princess Connect! Re:Dive: Dinner at the Turned Table)
• Sunshine Blade (Love Live! Sunshine!! Aqours Sky-High!)
• Wicked Sick Blaster (Given a 3★ copy for clearing Ranger Sign: Bravo!)
• Xeno Glacial Dream Staff (Xeno Cocytus Clash - Base form of True Glacial Dream Staff.)

Normal Skill

• Bow of Sigurd (Grani Showdown - Useful in OTK grids.)
• Swordfish (Given a 3★ copy for clearing Balmy Breeze and Foamy Deep.)
• Triaina (Given a 3★ copy for clearing Blade of the Young Champion.)
• Xuanwu Mace (RotB - Has a 4★ uncap and can be upgraded to Xuanwu Mace Malus.)

Summons

Farmable

•  CocytusMain Aura50% boost to Water Elemental ATK. (Farmed from Cocytus Showdown or Xeno Cocytus Clash.)
•  EbisuMain Aura50% boost to Water Elemental ATK. (Given a 3★ copy for clearing Balmy Breeze and Foamy Deep.)

Premium Draw

•  BonitoMain AuraUp to 100% boost to Water Elemental ATK based on the number of Water summons equipped. (Note summon requirements. Also a powerful support summon at 4★ due to its call.)
•  Europa (Summon)Main Aura120% boost to Water Elemental ATK.
•  GabrielMain Aura100% boost to Water Elemental ATK. (Also has a useful sub-aura)
•  Poseidon, the Tide FatherMain Aura120% boost to Water Elemental ATK.

Water Progression

• Main Quests:
  • Clear Chapter 12 Story: Battle at the Falls for a 3★ SL10 Leviathan Gaze Omega.
  • Clear Chapter 36 Story: Dead End for a 3★ SL10 Leviathan Bow Omega. Use it to skill level a fodder-intensive weapon.
• Farm Leviathan Showdown (Hard) for SR skill fodder, Leviathan Anima, and Leviathan Omega Anima.
• Farm Leviathan Omega Showdown for:
  • Leviathan Omega (keep one 3★ copy and reduce the rest)
  • Leviathan Gaze Omega
• Priority Side Stories:
  • Farm Love Live! Sunshine!! Aqours Sky-High! for Sunshine Blade.
  • Clear Balmy Breeze and Foamy Deep for Swordfish and Ebisu.
  • Clear Blade of the Young Champion for Triaina and Poseidon. Poseidon has a 4★ uncap for higher stats and is a useful sub summon for Bonito parties.
  • Farm Princess Connect! Re:Dive: Dinner at the Turned Table for Ice Claymore.
  • Clear Priestess of the Dunes for Manawydan if you need a Water sub summon for Bonito parties.
  • Clear Teardrop in the Sand for Branwen if you need a Water sub summon for Bonito parties.
• Arcarum:
  • Progress through Point Bellator for The Moon (SR) and Justice (SR)'s materials.
  • Keep Sephira Emerald Blaster and Sephira Emerald Harp for mainhand use until you get Clarion and Dante's Harp.
• When Rise of the Beasts is available:
  • Purchase Winter's Frostnettle and Xuanwu Seal ×1 for its 4★ uncap.
  • Purchase Xuanwu Mace ×1 and upgrade to Xuanwu Mace Malus.
• When Xeno Cocytus Clash is available:
  • Farm and trade for Xeno Glacial Dream Staff and Dante's Harp to make one 3★ copy of each, then upgrade them.
• When a Water-enemy Proving Grounds is available:
  • Farm at least one 3★ Clarion and uncap to 4★ at earliest convenience.
  • Farm one 3★ Bident and uncap to 4★ at earliest convenience.

Earth

Main Summon			Support Summon
Omega Weapon Skill Boost			Elemental ATK Boost
Weapon Grid
Omega		Omega		Omega
Omega		Omega		Omega or EX
EX		Normal		Seraphic

• Yggdrasil Crystal Blade Omega is the strongest weapon from Yggdrasil Omega, with a single Big ATK skill. In M2 grids, they are typically replaced by Nibelung Horn ×3 and Nibelung Klinge ×3.
• Last Sahrivar and True Judgement Lyre are powerful EX weapons from Xeno Vohu Manah Clash that boast stronger ATK modifiers than regular EX weapons. However, its farming period is limited, making it difficult for new players to obtain a fully-uncapped copy.
  • These two weapons are roughly equal value for players. The Harp is a useful mainhand for longer battles but faces competition for advanced players with Harp of Renunciation, whereas Sahrivar faces little competition as a mainhand but has a rather situational C.A. effect.
•  Godsworn AlexielMain Aura120% boost to Earth Elemental ATK. is largely the most useful support summon for weaker players due to her strong aura and useful one-time call.  UrielMain Aura100% boost to Earth Elemental ATK., despite having a weaker base aura, has a powerful call that makes up for it.

Filler Weapons

Omega Skill

• Ancient Perseus (Medusa Showdown - Used in OTK teams due to carrying two ATK modifiers. Note its hit to multiattack rate.)
• Autumn's Transformation (RotB - At 4★, may replace a Crystal Blade if your party lacks multiattack options.)
• Sephira Emerald Blade (Arcarum - Also a useful mainhand for Slimeblasting.)
• Sephira Emerald Duke (Arcarum)
• Yggdrasil Dewbranch Omega (Can also be used if you need more HP)

EX Skill

• Compound Gadget Bow (Given a 3★ copy for clearing Platinum Sky.)
• Sahrivar (Xeno Vohu Manah Clash - Base form of Last Sahrivar.)
• Xeno Judgement Lyre (Xeno Vohu Manah Clash - Base form of True Judgement Lyre.)

Normal Skill

• Babylon Staff (Given a 3★ copy for clearing Yesterday's Scars and Tomorrow's Hope.)
• Baihu Claw (RotB - Has a 4★ uncap and can be upgraded to Baihu Claw Malus.)
• Splitting Axe of Midgardsormr (Given a 3★ copy for clearing Song of Serpent Island.)
• Tribunal Thunder (Vohu Manah Showdown/Xeno Vohu Manah Clash)

Summons

Farmable

•  Vohu ManahMain Aura50% boost to Earth Elemental ATK. (Vohu Manah Showdown/Xeno Vohu Manah Clash)

Premium Draw

•  AnkushaMain AuraUp to 100% boost to Earth Elemental ATK based on the number of Earth summons equipped. (Note summon requirements)
•  Godsworn AlexielMain Aura120% boost to Earth Elemental ATK.
•  GorillaMain Aura50% boost to Earth Elemental ATK.
•  Marduk, Battlefield ReaperMain Aura120% boost to Earth Elemental ATK.
•  Medusa (Summon)Main Aura50% boost to Earth Elemental ATK.
•  TezcatlipocaMain AuraUp to 100% boost to Earth Elemental ATK based on number of front line allies' racesCalled "Types" in-game. (Note race requirements)
•  UrielMain Aura100% boost to Earth Elemental ATK. (Also has a useful sub-aura)

Earth Progression

• Main Quests:
  • Clear Chapter 16 Story: The Sacred Tree for a 3★ SL10 Yggdrasil Crystal Blade Omega.
  • Clear Chapter 40 Story: The Plot Thickens for a 3★ SL10 Yggdrasil Dewbranch Omega.
• Farm Yggdrasil Showdown (Hard) for SR skill fodder, Yggdrasil Anima, and Yggdrasil Omega Anima.
• Farm Yggdrasil Omega Showdown for:
  • Yggdrasil Omega (keep one 3★ copy and reduce the rest)
  • Yggdrasil Crystal Blade Omega
• Priority Side Stories:
  • Clear Yesterday's Scars and Tomorrow's Hope for Babylon Staff.
  • Clear Song of Serpent Island for Splitting Axe of Midgardsormr.
  • Clear Ranger Sign: Bravo! for  Forest RangerMain Aura40% boost to Earth Normal ATK. Immunity to BlindedAttacks have a slight chance to miss
    . if you have no better Earth main summon.
  • Clear Platinum Sky for Compound Gadget Bow and Blue Orbit.
• Arcarum:
  • Progress through Point Aquila for The Hanged Man (SR)'s materials. (Can switch to Point Celsus once you have enough Hanged Man Ideans.)
  • Progress through Point Celsus for The Tower (SR)'s materials and Earthborne Astras.
  • Keep one copy of Sephira Emerald Blade for mainhand use during Slimeblasting.
• Rise of the Beasts:
  • Purchase Autumn's Transformation and Baihu Seal ×1 for its 4★ uncap.
  • Purchase Baihu Claw ×1 and upgrade to Baihu Claw Malus.
• When Xeno Vohu Manah Clash is available:
  • Farm and trade for Xeno Judgement Lyre and Sahrivar to make one 3★ copy of each, then upgrade them.
• When an Earth-enemy Proving Grounds is available:
  • Farm one 3★ Dawn Rising and uncap to 4★ at earliest convenience.

Wind

Main Summon			Support Summon
Omega Weapon Skill Boost			Elemental ATK Boost
Weapon Grid
Omega		Omega		Omega
Omega		Omega		Omega or EX
EX		Normal		Seraphic

• Tiamat Bolt Omega is the backbone of Omega Wind grids; it has two ATK modifiers (Medium ATK + Small Enmity), making it stronger than a Tiamat Gauntlet's single Big ATK modifier in any situation where your party loses HP.
  • 3 Bolts will be kept in advanced grids, while the others will be replaced by Last Storm Harp.
• Arkab Prior and True Conviction Flashspear are powerful EX weapons from Xeno Sagittarius Clash that boast stronger ATK modifiers than regular EX weapons. However, its farming period is limited, making it difficult for new players to obtain a fully-uncapped copy.
  • Arkab has higher raw stats than the Flashspear and faces little competition as a mainhand, although there are relatively few melee classes. The Flashspear has more classes to pick from, but also faces competition as a mainhand with the likes of Qinglong Spear Malus and Spear of Renunciation.
•  Grimnir (Summon)Main Aura120% boost to Wind Elemental ATK. is useful if you need his call's Shield, but if you don't need to rely on it,  Anat, for Love and WarMain Aura120% boost to Wind Elemental ATK.'s ATK Up buff on call may be more useful.

Filler Weapons

Omega Skills

• Ancient Nalakuvara (Nezha Showdown - Useful in OTK grids.)
• Tiamat Gauntlet Omega (Given a 3★ copy for clearing Chapter 28 Story: A Ship Full of Memories .)
• Sephira Emerald Sword (Arcarum)
• Sephira Emerald Bow (Arcarum)
• Spring's Whisperings (RotB - At 4★, can replace a Bolt if you need its HP and multiattack boost.)

EX Skills

• Arkab (Xeno Sagittarius Clash - Base form of Arkab Prior.)
• Froggly Bell (Given a 3★ copy for clearing SideM Fantasy: To the Sky Realm for Some Reasons.)
• Harp of Westerly Winds (Given a 3★ copy for clearing Between Frost and Flame.)
• Mysterian Holy Scepter (Given a 3★ copy for clearing Lonesome Dragoness.)
• Silver Bow (Given a 3★ copy for clearing Shadowverse: Duelist of Eternity. Has a 4★ uncap.)
• V.A.R.I.S. (Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion - The Blue Reckoning - Has a 4★ uncap.)
• Xeno Conviction Flashspear (Xeno Sagittarius Clash - Base form of True Conviction Flashspear.)

Normal Skills

• Nephthys Fork (Given a 3★ copy for clearing The Cowardly Hero and the Captive Princess.)
• Qinglong Spear (RotB - Has a 4★ uncap and can be upgraded to Qinglong Spear Malus.)
• Xolotl Ripper (Given a 3★ copy for clearing Five Flowers of Fate.)

Summons

Farmable

•  AnatMain Aura80% boost to Wind Elemental ATK. (Casino)
•  NephthysMain Aura50% boost to Wind Elemental Attack. (Given a 3★ copy for clearing The Cowardly Hero and the Captive Princess)

Premium Draw

•  Anat, for Love and WarMain Aura120% boost to Wind Elemental ATK.
•  DemonbreamMain AuraBoost to Wind Elemental ATK based on number of Wind summons equipped (Up to 100%). (Note summon prerequisites. Also a useful sub summon for OTK teams for its call.)
•  Garula, Shining HawkMain AuraUp to 100% boost to Wind Elemental ATK based on the number of Wind summons equipped. (Note summon prerequisites)
•  Grimnir (Summon)Main Aura120% boost to Wind Elemental ATK.
•  HamsaMain Aura80% boost to Wind ATK / 10% boost to Wind allies' HP
•  RaphaelMain Aura100% boost to Wind Elemental ATK. (Also has a useful sub-aura)

Wind Progression

• Main Quests:
  • Clear Chapter 4 Story: The Storm Guardian for a 3★ SL10 Tiamat Bolt Omega.
  • Clear Chapter 28 Story: A Ship Full of Memories for a 3★ SL10 Tiamat Gauntlet Omega.
• Farm Tiamat Showdown (Hard) for SR skill fodder, Tiamat Anima, and Tiamat Omega Anima.
• Farm Tiamat Omega Showdown for:
  • Tiamat Omega (keep one 3★ copy and reduce the rest)
  • Tiamat Bolt Omega
• Priority Side Stories:
  • Clear The Cowardly Hero and the Captive Princess for Nephthys Fork and Nephthys.
  • Farm Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion - The Blue Reckoning for V.A.R.I.S.
  • Clear Shadowverse: Duelist of Eternity for Silver Bow and farm quests for its 4★ materials.
  • Clear SideM Fantasy: To the Sky Realm for Some Reasons for Froggly Bell.
  • Clear Between Frost and Flame for Harp of Westerly Winds and Dragon Knights.
• Arcarum:
  • Progress through Point Bellator for Judgement (SR)'s materials. (Can switch to Point Celsus once you have enough Judgement Ideans.)
  • Progress through Point Celsus for Temperance (SR)'s materials and Windborne Astras.
  • Keep one copy of Sephira Emerald Sword for mainhand use until you get Windhose. Can also be used as a mainhand for Slimeblasting until you get Sephira Emerald Blade.
• When Rise of the Beasts is available:
  • Purchase Spring's Whisperings and Qinglong Seal ×1 for its 4★ uncap.
  • Purchase Qinglong Spear ×1 and upgrade to Qinglong Spear Malus.
• When Xeno Sagittarius Clash is available:
  • Farm and trade for Xeno Conviction Flashspear and Arkab to make one 3★ copy of each, then upgrade them.
• When a Wind-enemy Proving Grounds is available:
  • Farm at least one 3★ Windhose (preferably two) and uncap to 4★ at earliest convenience.

Light

This grid is used before reaching HL content. Afterwards, you will transition to a Lumi Sword grid.

Main Summon			Support Summon
Omega Weapon Skill Boost			Elemental ATK Boost
Weapon Grid
Omega		Omega		Omega
Omega		Omega		Normal
EX		EX		Seraphic

This grid requires reaching HL so Luminiera Sword Omega can be 4★ uncapped. The example below represents a developed Lumi Sword grid to use as reference.

Main Summon			Support Summon
Omega Weapon Skill Boost			Elemental ATK Boost
Weapon Grid
Omega / Normal		Omega / Normal		Omega / Normal
Omega / Normal		Omega / Normal		Omega / Cap Up
EX or Normal		Cosmic Sword Azure Sword's Discipline		Seraphic / Normal

• Luminiera Bolt Omega is the standard weapon for pre-HL grids, with a single Big ATK skill and higher base stats than Lumi Harps. HL grids will replace all Lumi Bolts (and Harps) with Lumi Swords, however, so using Harps in place of Bolts is perfectly acceptable.
• Luminiera Sword Omega should not be used before getting its 4★ uncap. However, after being uncapped and leveled to Lv. 120, its second skill (Small Normal ATK) is unlocked, allowing it to simultaneously cover the role usually played by a Bahamut Weapon. (Notably, a Lumi Sword grid can double as a F2P  ZeusMain Aura120% boost to Light's, Thunder's, and Zion's weapon skills. grid, for players who want to go that route.)
• True Purity Sunblade and Flamma Orbis are powerful EX weapons from Xeno Corow Clash that boast stronger ATK modifiers than regular EX weapons. However, its farming period is limited, making it difficult for new players to obtain a fully-uncapped copy.
  • The Sunblade's strong second skill and its tight synergy with both Lumi Sword grids and the the higher priority weapon, and while Flamma is an extremely good mainhand for gun-wielding classes, Lumi Bolts can fill its spot in the meantime.
  • In Sword grids, the Sunblade is the preferred EX weapon for its synergy with Cosmic Sword, with Flamma Orbis or Huanglong Gauntlet getting added as a second EX weapon if needed.
• Huanglong Gauntlet is a Beast Weapon purchased through the Shop, using materials gathered from Huanglong raids. It has a Big EX ATK modifier (as opposed to Xeno's Massive EX ATK), but has a second skill that reduces Dark DMG taken. Useful for weaker players or in difficult solo content.
• Cosmic Sword can be obtained through Grand Order (Raid). Cosmos Weapons grow stronger by having more weapons of the same type on the grid, and a Lumi Sword grid has an abundance of swords.
•  LuciferMain Aura150% boost to Light Elemental ATK. (5★) is easy to find as a support summon, and is useful for his call's ATK Up buff and healing. (Beware of using his call in Celeste Omega raids, however, since she inflicts ZombifiedReceives DMG if healed
  .)
•  MetatronMain Aura100% boost to Light Elemental ATK. has a weaker call than a 5★ Lucifer, but his call inflicts skill damage (based on MC's stats), dispels an enemy buff, and grants allies the powerful AuroracoilPleiades is strengthened
  Duration: 3 turnsLocal status effect buff.

Filler Weapons

Omega Skills

• Luminiera Harp Omega (Given a 3★ copy for clearing Chapter 20 Story: Reach for the Skies .)
• Sephira Emerald Staff (Arcarum)

EX Skills

• Dominion Harp (Given a 3★ copy for clearing What Makes the Sky Blue.)
• Glory Thread (Given a 3★ copy for clearing What Makes the Sky Blue II: Paradise Lost.)
• Staff of Divine Justice (Princess Connect! Re:Dive: Dinner at the Turned Table)
• Sol Flamma (Xeno Corow Clash - Base form of Flamma Orbis.)
• Xeno Purity Sunblade (Xeno Corow Clash - Base form of True Purity Sunblade.)

Normal Skills

• Gigante Fist (Given a 3★ copy for clearing Robomi (Side Story).)
• Golden Blossom (Given a 3★ copy for clearing Boots & Blades.)
• Huanglong Katana (Treasure Trade Shop > Beast Weapons)
• Huanglong Spear (Treasure Trade Shop > Beast Weapons)
• Magus Mortal Scepter (Given a 3★ copy for clearing Scattering Magic.)
• Veselago Piton (Given a 3★ copy for clearing Fall of the Dragon.)

Summons

Farmable

•  DrujMain Aura50% boost to Light Elemental ATK. (Given a 3★ copy for clearing Boots & Blades.)
•  Robomi RocketMain Aura50% boost to Light Elemental ATK. (Given a 3★ copy for clearing Robomi (Side Story).)
•  Sandalphon (Summon)Main Aura70% boost to Light Elemental ATK (Given a 3★ copy for clearing What Makes the Sky Blue II: Paradise Lost. Also has a useful sub-aura.)

Premium Draw

•  AdramelechMain AuraUp to 80% boost to Light Elemental ATK based on the number of Light summons equipped. (Note summon requirements)
•  AphroditeMain AuraUp to 80% boost to Light Elemental ATK based on number of front line allies' racesCalled "Types" in-game. (Note race requirements)
•  LuciferMain Aura100% boost to Light Elemental ATK.
•  Magus, Triad of WisdomMain Aura100% boost to Light Elemental ATK.
•  MetatronMain Aura100% boost to Light Elemental ATK. (Also has a useful sub-aura)

Light Progression

• Main Quests:
  • Clear Chapter 20 Story: Reach for the Skies for a 3★ SL10 Luminiera Harp Omega.
  • Clear Chapter 44 Story: On One's Honor for a 3★ SL10 Luminiera Bolt Omega.
• Farm Adversa Showdown (Hard) for SR skill fodder, Luminiera Anima, and Luminiera Omega Anima.
• Farm Luminiera Omega Showdown for:
  • Luminiera Omega (keep one 3★ copy and reduce the rest)
  • Luminiera Bolt Omega
  • Luminiera Harp Omega
  • Luminiera Sword Omega
  • Once your grid has 5-6 Bolts and Harps, extra copies can be foddered or reduced.
• Priority Side Stories:
  • Farm Princess Connect! Re:Dive: Dinner at the Turned Table for Staff of Divine Justice.
  • Clear Boots & Blades for Golden Blossom and Druj.
  • Clear Robomi (Side Story) for Gigante Fist and Robomi Rocket.
  • Clear What Makes the Sky Blue for Dominion Harp.
  • Clear What Makes the Sky Blue II: Paradise Lost for Glory Thread and Sandalphon (Summon), and to unlock Harp of the Teachers (SR) in the Seraphic Weapon shop.
• Arcarum:
  • Progress through Point Celsus for The Star (SR)'s materials.
• When Rise of the Beasts is available:
  • Obtain at least 1 of each
    
    Beast Seal
    • Zhuque Seal
    • Xuanwu Seal
    • Baihu Seal
    • Qinglong Seal
    to trade for Golden Beast Seals in the Treasure Trade Shop. They are used to host Huanglong and Qilin raids.
  • Farm Huanglong raids for Golden Talisman and Golden Ream.
  • Use Reams to purchase Huanglong Gauntlet (top priority), Huanglong Spear (for mainhand use), and Huanglong Katana (optional).
• When Xeno Corow Clash is available:
  • Farm and trade for Xeno Purity Sunblade and Sol Flamma to make one 3★ copy of each, then upgrade them.

Dark

Main Summon			Support Summon
Omega Weapon Skill Boost			Elemental ATK Boost
Weapon Grid
Omega		Omega		Omega
Omega		Omega		Omega or EX
EX		Normal		Seraphic

• Celeste Claw Omega has two ATK skills (Medium ATK + Small Enmity), making it stronger than the single Big ATK skills on Celeste Horn Omega and Celeste Zaghnal Omega in any situation where the party loses HP. In M2 grids, a few are typically replaced by Abyss Spine.
• Advocatus Diaboli and True Phantom Demon Blade are powerful EX weapons from Xeno Diablo Clash that boast stronger ATK modifiers than regular EX weapons. However, its farming period is limited, making it difficult for new players to obtain a fully-uncapped copy.
  • Advocatus has a useful effect for lower-rank players that rely on C.A. damage for the bulk of their damage output and have better access to Spear-wielding classes. The Blade has better synergy with powerful katana-wielding Row IV and EX II classes like Chrysaor and Glorybringer. The weapon you aim for first will be up to personal preference.
• Qilin Sword is a Beast Weapon purchased through the Shop, using materials gathered from Qilin (Raid). It has a Big EX ATK modifier (as opposed to Xeno's Massive EX ATK), but has a second skill that reduces Light DMG taken. Useful for weaker players or in difficult solo content.
•  BahamutMain Aura150% boost to Dark Elemental ATK. (5★) has the most powerful Dark Elemental aura with an equally-powerful call. It, and its lower-uncap versions, are easy to find on support summon lists.
• At 4★,  BelialMain Aura130% boost to Dark ATK. Cap Dark allies' max HP at 20,000. Cap DMG taken at 5,000 per hit.'s aura has a unique gimmick; it lowers all elemental damage taken to a max 5,000 damage at the cost of capping all allies' HP at 20,000. In difficult battles, he can be a highly useful support summon—if he's available. (Also, note his call's gimmicks before using it.)

Filler Weapons

Omega Skill

• Ancient Cortana (Dark Angel Olivia Showdown - May see use for its boost to multiattack rate, but also reduces max HP.)
• Celeste Horn Omega (Given a 3★ copy for clearing Chapter 24 Story: The Immortal Beast .)
• Celeste Zaghnal Omega (Given a 3★ copy for clearing Chapter 48 Story: An Awakening . May replace a few Claws in OTK teams.)
• Sephira Emerald Reaper (Arcarum)

EX Skill

• Advocatus (Xeno Diablo Clash - Base form of Advocatus Diaboli.)
• Guivre Rod (A Tale of Skyborn Bonds - Reduces max HP.)
• Luna's Friend (Shadowverse: Duelist of Eternity - Has a 4★ uncap.)
• Second Star (Given a 3★ copy for clearing A Tale of Intersecting Fates.)
• Xeno Phantom Demon Blade (Xeno Diablo Clash - Base form of True Phantom Demon Blade.)

Normal Skill

• Gigante Launcher (Given a 3★ copy for clearing Robomi: Generations.)
• Qilin Bow (Treasure Trade Shop > Beast Weapons - Replaces the Bahamut Weapon in advanced grids.)
• Qilin Lyre (Treasure Trade Shop > Beast Weapons)

Summons

Farmable

•  Dark Flame ScionMain Aura40% boost to all Elemental ATK. (What Makes the Sky Blue)

Premium Draw

•  BahamutMain Aura100% boost to Dark Elemental ATK.
•  BelialMain Aura100% boost to Dark ATK. Cap Dark allies' max HP at 20,000. (Also has a useful sub-aura, but also reduces max HP.)
•  Cerberus, Hellhound TrifectaMain Aura100% boost to Dark Elemental ATK.
•  NachtMain AuraUp to 80% boost to Dark Elemental ATK based on the number of Dark summons equipped. (Note summon requirements)
•  NyarlathotepMain Aura50% boost to Dark Elemental ATK. (Also has a useful sub-aura)
•  SarielMain Aura100% boost to Dark Elemental ATK. (Also has a useful sub-aura)
•  TsukuyomiMain AuraUp to 80% boost to Dark Elemental ATK based on number of front line allies' racesCalled "Types" in-game. (Note race requirements)

Dark Progression

• Main Quests:
  • Clear Chapter 24 Story: The Immortal Beast for a 3★ SL10 Celeste Horn Omega. Once you no longer need it, use it to skill level a fodder-intensive weapon.
  • Clear Chapter 48 Story: An Awakening for a 3★ SL10 Celeste Zaghnal Omega.
• Farm Celeste Showdown (Hard) for SR skill fodder, Celeste Anima, and Celeste Omega Anima.
• Farm Celeste Omega Showdown for:
  • Celeste Omega (keep one 3★ copy and reduce the rest)
  • Celeste Claw Omega
• Priority Side Stories:
  • Farm Shadowverse: Duelist of Eternity for Luna's Friend.
  • Clear A Tale of Intersecting Fates for Second Star.
  • Farm What Makes the Sky Blue for Dark Flame Scion if you need an Elemental main summon.
  • Clear What Makes the Sky Blue II: Paradise Lost to unlock Scythe of Belial (SR) in the Seraphic Weapon shop.
• Arcarum:
  • Progress through Point Celsus for Death (SR)'s materials.
• When Rise of the Beasts is available:
  • Obtain at least 1 of each
    
    Beast Seal
    • Zhuque Seal
    • Xuanwu Seal
    • Baihu Seal
    • Qinglong Seal
    to trade for Golden Beast Seals in the Treasure Trade Shop. They are used to host Huanglong and Qilin raids.
  • Farm Qilin raids for Obsidian Talisman and Obsidian Ream.
  • Use Reams to buy Qilin Sword (top priority), Qilin Bow (for damage cap boost), and Qilin Lyre (optional) from the Treasure Trade Shop.
• When Xeno Diablo Clash is available:
  • Farm and trade for Xeno Phantom Demon Blade and Advocatus to make one 3★ copy of each, then upgrade them.
• When a Dark-enemy Proving Grounds is available:
  • Farm one 3★ Zwei Schaedel, then uncap to 4★ at earliest convenience. Only 1 copy of this weapon is needed.

Additional Resources

The links below are other resources commonly used by the Granblue community.

Grid Resources

• Granblue Fantasy - Equipment Templates (in-game link)
• Pooky's Grid Resource (English)
• Kamigame - 武器編成を強化する方法と編成例一覧 (Japanese)

Raid Finders

• https://www.gbfraiders.com/
• https://gbf-raidfinder.aikats.us/