Cain (Grand)/Strategy

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Cain (Grand)

  • Role: Support/Debuffer
  • Inflicts 25% ATK DownATK is lowered
    Strength: 25%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Single
    , 25% DEF DownDEF is lowered
    Strength: 25%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Single
    , Secret PlotFallen in Cain's trap / Debuff resistance is lowered (Can't be removed)
    Strength: 10%Base Accuracy: 200%Duration: IndefiniteLocal status effect
    , and Cunning PloyElemental DMG dealt by foes' special attacks is reduced to 0 / When a foe uses a special attack: Consume effect / Remove 2 buffs / ATK, multiattack rate, and special attack DMG are lowered (Can't be removed)
    Base Accuracy: Guaranteed to land if the foe does not have 100% debuff resistance (10,000% base accuracy)Duration: IndefiniteLocal status effect
    on his foe.
  • Grants various buffs, such as InstantaneityATK is boosted /
    Double attack rate is boosted /
    Triple attack rate is boosted
    (Can't be removed)
    Multiplier: NormalDuration: 6 turnsStacking: Special Buff
    , 15% DMG Cap UpMaximum amount of DMG that can be dealt per hit is boosted
    Strength: 15%Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
    On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining.
    , 20% Bonus Earth DMGDeals bonus earth DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
    Strength: 20%Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
    On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining.
    , and Dispel Cancel (1 time)Buffs can't be removed or shortened (1 time)
    Duration: Indefinite
    , to all Earth allies.
  • Reduces damage taken by 10% for all allies with his Support Skill.
  • Relies on constantly extending InstantaneityATK is boosted /
    Double attack rate is boosted /
    Triple attack rate is boosted
    (Can't be removed)
    Multiplier: NormalStacking: Special Buff
    with his charge attacks to stay effective in battles.
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 9.7 S S A 2026-01-31
Kamigame 9.5 B S A 2025-12-11

Overview

Cain is a support character who specializes in boosting the damage output of Earth allies by providing 15% DMG Cap UpMaximum amount of DMG that can be dealt per hit is boosted
Strength: 15%Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining.
and 20% Bonus Earth DMGDeals bonus earth DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
Strength: 20%Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining.
on top of maintaining a long-lasting InstantaneityATK is boosted /
Double attack rate is boosted /
Triple attack rate is boosted
(Can't be removed)
with his charge attacks. He also inflicts various debuffs on his foe, ranging from 25% ATK DownATK is lowered
Strength: 25%Base Accuracy: 100%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Single
and 25% DEF DownDEF is lowered
Strength: 25%Base Accuracy: 100%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Single
that stacks with  Miserable MistInflict 25% ATK DownATK is lowered
Strength: 25%Base Accuracy: 80%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Dual
and 25% DEF DownDEF is lowered
Strength: 25%Base Accuracy: 80%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Dual
on all foes.
to Cunning PloyElemental DMG dealt by foes' special attacks is reduced to 0 / When a foe uses a special attack: Consume effect / Remove 2 buffs / ATK, multiattack rate, and special attack DMG are lowered (Can't be removed)
Base Accuracy: Guaranteed to land if the foe does not have 100% debuff resistance (10,000% base accuracy)Duration: IndefiniteLocal status effect
that activates when a foe uses a special attack.

How to Play

  • Use Soldier's SwiftnessAll Earth allies gain InstantaneityATK is boosted /
    Double attack rate is boosted /
    Triple attack rate is boosted
    (Can't be removed)
    Multiplier: NormalDuration: 6 turnsStacking: Special Buff
    .
    At level 100:
    All Earth allies also gain 10% DMG AmplifiedDMG for normal attacks and counterattacks is amplified
    Strength: 10%Duration: 3 turns
    and 100% / 20% Critical Hit Rate UpAttacks made with elemental superiority have a chance to deal boosted DMG
    Strength: 100% chance of dealing 20% more damage.Duration: 3 turns
    .
    (Upon consuming Righteous RallySoldier's Swiftness's additional effect activates (Can't be removed)
    :

    All other Earth allies also gain 50% Bonus Superior Elemental DMGDeals bonus superior element DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
    Strength: 50%Duration: 1 turn
    and Flurry (3-hit / 1 time)Normal attacks deal 3-hit DMG to random foes (1 time)
    Duration: Indefinite
    .)
    to grant InstantaneityATK is boosted /
    Double attack rate is boosted /
    Triple attack rate is boosted
    (Can't be removed)
    to all Earth allies, and maintain the buff by using his charge attack whenever it is available.
  • Use Freewheeling SchemeInflict 25% ATK DownATK is lowered
    Strength: 25%Base Accuracy: 100%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Single
    , 25% DEF DownDEF is lowered
    Strength: 25%Base Accuracy: 100%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Single
    , and Secret PlotFallen in Cain's trap / Debuff resistance is lowered (Can't be removed)
    Strength: 10%Base Accuracy: 200%Duration: IndefiniteLocal status effect
    on a foe.
    At level 90:
    All Earth allies also gain Dispel Cancel (1 time)Buffs can't be removed or shortened (1 time)
    Duration: Indefinite
    .
    to inflict Secret PlotFallen in Cain's trap / Debuff resistance is lowered (Can't be removed)
    Local status effect
    on his foe, as his charge attack won't grant 20% Bonus Earth DMGDeals bonus earth DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
    Strength: 20%Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
    On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining.
    without it.
  • Use Bagua Blade Reborn8-hit, 100% Earth damage to random foes (Damage cap: ~60,000 per hit).
    Gain Charge Bar +20%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 20%
    Strength: 20%
    .
    whenever it is available to deal damage and gain Charge Bar +20%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 20%
    Strength: 20%
    .
  • Use Cunning PloyInflict Cunning PloyElemental DMG dealt by foes' special attacks is reduced to 0 / When a foe uses a special attack: Consume effect / Remove 2 buffs / ATK, multiattack rate, and special attack DMG are lowered (Can't be removed)
    Base Accuracy: Guaranteed to land if the foe does not have 100% debuff resistance (10,000% base accuracy)Duration: IndefiniteLocal status effect
    on a foe.
    (When Cain is not a main ally:
    Remove Cunning PloyElemental DMG dealt by foes' special attacks is reduced to 0 / When a foe uses a special attack: Consume effect / Remove 2 buffs / ATK, multiattack rate, and special attack DMG are lowered (Can't be removed)
    Local status effect
    from all foes.)
    as soon as it is available since the debuff is only consumed when a foe uses a special attack. It is also essential for gaining Righteous RallySoldier's Swiftness's additional effect activates (Can't be removed)
    Duration: Indefinite
    , granting additional effects to the next Soldier's SwiftnessAll Earth allies gain InstantaneityATK is boosted /
    Double attack rate is boosted /
    Triple attack rate is boosted
    (Can't be removed)
    Multiplier: NormalDuration: 6 turnsStacking: Special Buff
    .
    At level 100:
    All Earth allies also gain 10% DMG AmplifiedDMG for normal attacks and counterattacks is amplified
    Strength: 10%Duration: 3 turns
    and 100% / 20% Critical Hit Rate UpAttacks made with elemental superiority have a chance to deal boosted DMG
    Strength: 100% chance of dealing 20% more damage.Duration: 3 turns
    .
    (Upon consuming Righteous RallySoldier's Swiftness's additional effect activates (Can't be removed)
    :

    All other Earth allies also gain 50% Bonus Superior Elemental DMGDeals bonus superior element DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
    Strength: 50%Duration: 1 turn
    and Flurry (3-hit / 1 time)Normal attacks deal 3-hit DMG to random foes (1 time)
    Duration: Indefinite
    .)
    .

Synergy

Extended Mastery Perks

Cain (Grand) Stars: 11 EMP: 66
ATK
★☆☆★★☆★★★
+500+800+1000
DEF
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
Debuff Resistance
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
Overdrive Attack
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
Overdrive Curbed
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
☆☆☆ ☆☆☆ ☆☆☆ ☆☆☆ ☆☆☆
ATK
★☆☆★★☆★★★
+500+800+1000
DEF
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
HP
★☆☆★★☆★★★
250500750
Double Attack Rate
★☆☆★★☆★★★
3%5%6%
Critical Hit
★☆☆★★☆★★★
12% chance for 12% more DMG20% chance for 20% more DMG25% chance for 25% more DMG
☆☆☆ ☆☆☆ ☆☆☆ ☆☆☆ ★★★
Double Attack Rate
★☆☆★★☆★★★
3%5%6%
Triple Attack Rate
★☆☆★★☆★★★
2%4%5%
Boost to Charge Bar Speed
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
Debuff Success Rate Up
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
Reduces damage taken from foes with Secret PlotFallen in Cain's trap / Debuff resistance is lowered (Can't be removed)
Local status effect
for all allies.
☆☆☆ ★★☆ ☆☆☆ ★★★ ★★★
Last update: 2025-12-11

Gamewith's recommended EMP build for Cain.

Priorities

Prioritize Debuff Success to ensure he lands his Secret PlotFallen in Cain's trap / Debuff resistance is lowered (Can't be removed)
Local status effect
, followed by Critical and Triple Attack to increase his damage output.

Cain (Grand) Stars: 18 EMP: 171
ATK
★☆☆★★☆★★★
+500+800+1000
DEF
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
Debuff Resistance
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
Overdrive Attack
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
Overdrive Curbed
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
☆☆☆ ☆☆☆ ☆☆☆ ☆☆☆ ☆☆☆
ATK
★☆☆★★☆★★★
+500+800+1000
DEF
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
HP
★☆☆★★☆★★★
250500750
Double Attack Rate
★☆☆★★☆★★★
3%5%6%
Critical Hit
★☆☆★★☆★★★
12% chance for 12% more DMG20% chance for 20% more DMG25% chance for 25% more DMG
☆☆☆ ☆☆☆ ★★★ ☆☆☆ ★★★
Double Attack Rate
★☆☆★★☆★★★
3%5%6%
Triple Attack Rate
★☆☆★★☆★★★
2%4%5%
Boost to Charge Bar Speed
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
Debuff Success Rate Up
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
Reduces damage taken from foes with Secret PlotFallen in Cain's trap / Debuff resistance is lowered (Can't be removed)
Local status effect
for all allies.
☆☆☆ ★★★ ★★★ ★★★ ★★★
Last update: 2025-12-11

Kamigame's recommended EMP build for Cain.

Priorities

Prioritize Debuff Success, Critical Hit, and Triple Attack. Next, take Support Skill for more utility, and Charge Bar to increase his charge attack rate.

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