Cavalier

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Class Data
Class line	Cavalier
Description	Simultaneously valiant and level-headed, this noble mounted warrior is dedicated to defensive duties.
Style		Specialty
Prerequisites	Spartan Lvl 20 Nighthound Lvl 20 CP ×4,000 Dragoon's Distinction ×20 Granblue DerbyClear the quest Dauntless Equestrian Rewards Crystal ×50 - Clear Chapter 102 Quest: Dauntless Equestrian.
Level BonusesLevel bonuses are earned with levels 1, 5, 10, 15, and 20.	Lvl 1 DEF +10%   Total: DEF +30% ATK +1800 Lvl 5 ATK +900 Lvl 10  DEF +10% Lvl 15 ATK +900 Lvl 20 DEF +10%
Completion Bonuses	Boost to main weapon's ATK when main weapon is a spear +3%
Class Weapon	Vanguard Mezieres
Release date	2020-03-10	Other sites	GamewithKamigame
Support Skills
Order of the Heavy Cavalry	Spear: Charge bar fills up 25% slower. Counters upon taking damage (2 hits). Raise Equestrian AffinityDEF and hostility are boosted based on Equestrian Affinity lvl (Max: 3 / Can't be removed) Strength: 20% DEF Up (Max: 60%) lvl by 1 upon being targeted (Max: 3).
Order of the Dragoon	Gun: 15% hit to max HP. Big boost to all allies' ATK based on how high MC's HP is. Raise Equestrian AffinityMultiattack rate is boosted and hostility is lowered based on Equestrian Affinity lvl (Max: 3 / Can't be removed) lvl by 1 each turn no DMG is taken (Max: 3).
Spear Commander	Unlocks at Master Level 20: Spear (When Equestrian AffinityDEF and hostility are boosted based on Equestrian Affinity lvl (Max: 3 / Can't be removed) Strength: 20% DEF Up (Max: 60%) lvl is 3): 1-turn cut to  Horseman's DutyAll allies gain 15% Bonus DMGDeals bonus DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks Strength: 15%Duration: 3 turns. Spear: Gain 100% / 30% ArmoredChance of lowering DMG taken Strength: 100% chance of taking 30% less damage.Duration: 3 turns and Hostility UpMore likely to be attacked Strength: SharpDuration: 1 turn . Gun: Gain Unchallenged (1 time)Next DMG received will be ineffective Duration: Indefinite and Hostility DownLess likely to be attacked Strength: SharpDuration: 1 turn . At level 30: Spear: Effect increased to Full Hostility100% chance to be targeted by one-ally attacks (Can't be removed) Duration: 1 turn Full hostility has the same properties as Substitute, but has lower targeting priority than Substitute. Also gain Debuff Res. UpDebuff resistance is boosted Duration: 1 turn . Gun: Effect increased to Hostility DownLess likely to be attacked Strength: 100%Duration: 1 turn and Unchallenged (2 times)Next DMG received will be ineffective Duration: Indefinite.'s cooldown upon being targeted.
Gun Commander	Unlocks at Master Level 20: Gun (When Equestrian AffinityMultiattack rate is boosted and hostility is lowered based on Equestrian Affinity lvl (Max: 3 / Can't be removed) lvl is 3): 1-turn cut to  Horseman's DutyAll allies gain 15% Bonus DMGDeals bonus DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks Strength: 15%Duration: 3 turns. Spear: Gain 100% / 30% ArmoredChance of lowering DMG taken Strength: 100% chance of taking 30% less damage.Duration: 3 turns and Hostility UpMore likely to be attacked Strength: SharpDuration: 1 turn . Gun: Gain Unchallenged (1 time)Next DMG received will be ineffective Duration: Indefinite and Hostility DownLess likely to be attacked Strength: SharpDuration: 1 turn . At level 30: Spear: Effect increased to Full Hostility100% chance to be targeted by one-ally attacks (Can't be removed) Duration: 1 turn Full hostility has the same properties as Substitute, but has lower targeting priority than Substitute. Also gain Debuff Res. UpDebuff resistance is boosted Duration: 1 turn . Gun: Effect increased to Hostility DownLess likely to be attacked Strength: 100%Duration: 1 turn and Unchallenged (2 times)Next DMG received will be ineffective Duration: Indefinite.'s cooldown at end of turn when no damage has been taken.
Base Multiattack Rates
Base DA RateIncluding Support Skills/Level Bonuses	?%	Base TA RateIncluding Support Skills/Level Bonuses	?%
Recommended Extended Mastery Perks
Recommended Subskills

Master Level BonusesRequirements to unlock Master Levels Clear Chapter 44 Story: On One's Honor Clear Road to Mastery Reach lvl 20 on any Tier IV or EX II class
Lvl 1 - Lvl 16 DA +2% Lvl 2 DA +2% Lvl 17 ATK +600 Lvl 3 ATK +600 Lvl 18 DA +2% Lvl 4 DEF +2% Lvl 19 ATK +600 Lvl 5 TA +2% Lvl 20 New Support Skill Lvl 6 DA +2% Lvl 21 ATK +600 Lvl 7 ATK +600 Lvl 22 DEF +2% Lvl 8 DA +2% Lvl 23 DA +2% Lvl 9 ATK +600 Lvl 24 TA +2% Lvl 10 DEF +2% Lvl 25 DA +2% Lvl 11 TA +2% Lvl 26 DEF +2% Lvl 12 DA +2% Lvl 27 DA +2% Lvl 13 DEF +2% Lvl 28 TA +2% Lvl 14 ATK +600 Lvl 29 DA +2% Lvl 15 TA +2% Lvl 30 Upgrade Horseman's Duty
Total Master Level Bonuses
ATK +4200 DEF +10% DA +20% TA +10%		New Support Skill: Gun Commander New Support Skill: Spear Commander Skill Upgrade: Horseman's Duty

Skills

Icon	Skill Name	Effect	C/DCooldown in Turns	DurDuration in Turns or Seconds	SubSubskill usable on other classes	LVLClass level required	Notes
	Horseman's Duty	All allies gain 15% Bonus DMGDeals bonus DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks Strength: 15%Duration: 3 turns. Spear: Gain 100% / 30% ArmoredChance of lowering DMG taken Strength: 100% chance of taking 30% less damage.Duration: 3 turns and Hostility UpMore likely to be attacked Strength: SharpDuration: 1 turn . Gun: Gain Unchallenged (1 time)Next DMG received will be ineffective Duration: Indefinite and Hostility DownLess likely to be attacked Strength: SharpDuration: 1 turn . At level 30: Spear: Effect increased to Full Hostility100% chance to be targeted by one-ally attacks (Can't be removed) Duration: 1 turn Full hostility has the same properties as Substitute, but has lower targeting priority than Substitute. Also gain Debuff Res. UpDebuff resistance is boosted Duration: 1 turn . Gun: Effect increased to Hostility DownLess likely to be attacked Strength: 100%Duration: 1 turn and Unchallenged (2 times)Next DMG received will be ineffective Duration: Indefinite.	7T	3T/1T	No	1

Extended Mastery Skills

Icon	Skill Name	Effect	C/DCooldown	DurDuration	EMPCost in EMP	Notes
	Dragphract	5-hit, 100% elemental damage to random foes (Damage cap: ~75,000 per hit~380,000 total). Spear: Restore 20% of MC's HP (Healing cap: 3000). Gun: Gain 40% C.B. DMG Up (Stackable / Max: 120%)Chain burst DMG is boosted (Stackable) Strength: 40% (Max: 120%)Duration: Indefinite and 15% C.B. DMG Cap Up (Stackable / Max: 45%)Chain Burst DMG Cap Boosted (Stackable) Strength: 15% (Max: 45%)Duration: Indefinite.	5T	-	30
	Battering Ram	300% elemental damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~630,000). Spear: Remove 1 buff. Gun: Inflict DelayReduce a foe's charge diamonds by 1 . (At Equestrian Affinity lvl 3: Activates twice.)	7T	-	35
	High Command	Spear: Gain Noble PurposeNumber of Order of the Heavy Cavalry's counterattacks is boosted / Deals maximum number of counterattacks while in effect (Can't be removed / Ends upon taking DMG 2 times) Duration: Indefinite. Gun: Gain Noble PurposeAll allies' multiattack rate is boosted (Can't be removed / Ends upon taking DMG 2 times) Strength: 30% DA Up / 20% TA UpDuration: Indefinite.	12	-	40	Ends upon taking damage 2 times.

Gameplay Notes

Order of the Dragoon

• Doesn't stack with the Stamina effects from:
  • Jeanne d'Arc's The Battle StandardBoost to all allies' ATKNormal Stamina modifier based on how high Jeanne d'Arc's HP is.
  • Arulumaya (Yukata)'s Summer MemoriesBig boost to all allies' ATK based on how high Arulumaya's HP is
  • Izmir (Summer)'s Dreams and Midsummer NightsBig boost to all allies' ATKNormal Stamina modifier based on how high Izmir's HP is.
    Boost to Water allies' C.A. specs based on foe's GlaciateMultiattack rate is lowered based on lvl (Max: 10 / Can't be removed)
    lvl.
    (Boost to C.A. specs activates even when Izmir is a sub ally.)
  • Lelouch Lamperouge's Leader of the Black KnightsBig boost to all allies' ATK based on how high Lelouch's HP is..
  • Sakura Kinomoto's I'm Sure I'll Be All Right!Doesn't attack.
    Boost to all allies' ATK based on how high Sakura Kinomoto's HP is..
• Only the highest ATK boost takes precedence.

Cavalier's HP	Party ATK BoostStacks additively with Normal Stamina
100%	15%
95%	~12.7%
90%	~10.6%
85%	~8.8%
80%	~7.2%
75%	~5.8%
70%	~4.7%
65%	~3.7%
60%	~2.8%
55%	~2.1%
50%	~1.5%
<50%	0%

High Command

• When counterattacking with full force, all remaining counterattack hits are consumed at once.
• Noble PurposeNumber of Order of the Heavy Cavalry's counterattacks is boosted / Deals maximum number of counterattacks while in effect (Can't be removed / Ends upon taking DMG 2 times)
  increases Order of the Heavy Cavalry's counter by 2 hits, up to 4 total, per turn.

Assessment

With a Gun weapon, Cavalier acts as a powerful party buffer as long as it can avoid taking damage, offering Bonus DMGDeals bonus DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
Duration: 3 turns, multiattack from  High CommandSpear: Gain Noble PurposeNumber of Order of the Heavy Cavalry's counterattacks is boosted / Deals maximum number of counterattacks while in effect (Can't be removed / Ends upon taking DMG 2 times)
Duration: Indefinite.
Gun: Gain Noble PurposeAll allies' multiattack rate is boosted (Can't be removed / Ends upon taking DMG 2 times)
Strength: 30% DA Up / 20% TA UpDuration: Indefinite., and up to a 15% Normal Stamina attack boost at high HP. The ability to inflict DelayReduce a foe's charge diamonds by 1
twice may also have uses in high-difficulty content. It may have difficulty against foes with all-targeting attacks.

With a Spear, the class instead acts as an off-tank, drawing attacks with increased Hostility and Defense, and counterattacking when hit. It suffers from poor multitattack rate and reduced charge bar gain, though this is somewhat balanced by the ability to counterattack. The ability to strip multiple buffs at once may prove useful in fights where the enemy "hides" a stronger buff earlier in the list behind another buff. While it doesn't offer as much protection/utility as a pure defensive class like Spartan, it does offer better offensive support.

Notable Main Weapons

• Guns
  • Mezieres - The Gun CCW, most notable for the party-wide charge bar boost when using  Dragphract5-hit, 100% elemental damage to random foes (Damage cap: ~75,000 per hit~380,000 total).
    Spear: Restore 20% of MC's HP (Healing cap: 3000).
    Gun: Gain 40% C.B. DMG Up (Stackable / Max: 120%)Chain burst DMG is boosted (Stackable)
    Strength: 40% (Max: 120%)Duration: Indefinite and 15% C.B. DMG Cap Up (Stackable / Max: 45%)Chain Burst DMG Cap Boosted (Stackable)
    Strength: 15% (Max: 45%)Duration: Indefinite. and the party-wide 30% Dodge Rate UpImmune to DMG and debuffs for a fixed amount while in effect
    Strength: 30%Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
    On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. on charge attack. Also has minor Bonus DMG effect in longer battles.
  • Flamma Orbis - Most notable for the MC gaining Solar FlareDeals light DMG to all foes at end of turn when no DMG has been taken (Can't be removed)
    Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
    On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. on charge attack. The party-wide Mirror ImageNext one-to-one attack received will be ineffective
    (Effect removed on next all-foe all-ally attack)
    from charge attack, as well as the buffs from  Horseman's DutyAll allies gain 15% Bonus DMGDeals bonus DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
    Strength: 15%Duration: 3 turns.
    Spear: Gain 100% / 30% ArmoredChance of lowering DMG taken
    Strength: 100% chance of taking 30% less damage.Duration: 3 turns and Hostility UpMore likely to be attacked
    Strength: SharpDuration: 1 turn .
    Gun: Gain Unchallenged (1 time)Next DMG received will be ineffective
    Duration: Indefinite and Hostility DownLess likely to be attacked
    Strength: SharpDuration: 1 turn .
    At level 30:
    Spear: Effect increased to Full Hostility100% chance to be targeted by one-ally attacks (Can't be removed)
    Duration: 1 turn Full hostility has the same properties as Substitute, but has lower targeting priority than Substitute. Also gain Debuff Res. UpDebuff resistance is boosted
    Duration: 1 turn .
    Gun: Effect increased to Hostility DownLess likely to be attacked
    Strength: 100%Duration: 1 turn and Unchallenged (2 times)Next DMG received will be ineffective
    Duration: Indefinite. will help Solar FlareDeals light DMG to all foes at end of turn when no DMG has been taken (Can't be removed)
    Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
    On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. activate every turn for significant skill damage.
  • Clarion - An alternative to Mezieres for Water teams. Does not provide the charge bar gain of the CCW, but does improve skill damage and provides damage on dodge to the team.
  • Commander's Sidearm ⚠️⚠️This weapon is acquired from the Premium Draw. It will require the use of duplicate copies or Damascus Ingots to uncap to its full potential. It may be difficult to get this weapon in the first place, and will be expensive to bring to its full power. Consider whether you can use a farmable replacement instead. - Cavalier's hostility-lowering effects means that the fragile Bonus DMG effect from this weapon's charge attack will last longer.
  • Bismarck - Strong Bonus DMG effect and guaranteed triple attack for MC after a charge attack for 1.5 turns, but does improve skill damage to the team.
  • V.A.R.I.S. - Boosts Wind allies' skill damage and skill damage cap when wielded as a main weapon.
• Spears
  • Vanguard - Useful utility weapon.  Dragphract5-hit, 100% elemental damage to random foes (Damage cap: ~75,000 per hit~380,000 total).
    Spear: Restore 20% of MC's HP (Healing cap: 3000).
    Gun: Gain 40% C.B. DMG Up (Stackable / Max: 120%)Chain burst DMG is boosted (Stackable)
    Strength: 40% (Max: 120%)Duration: Indefinite and 15% C.B. DMG Cap Up (Stackable / Max: 45%)Chain Burst DMG Cap Boosted (Stackable)
    Strength: 15% (Max: 45%)Duration: Indefinite. now has increased healing potential, and the party-wide StrengthATK is greatly boosted based on how high HP is
    on charge attack should be active on the rest of your team since the MC will be taking the majority of hits. Also has minor damage amplification in longer battles.
  • Bident - Stacking Supplemental Damage on being hit, improved counter damage, and additional charge bar gain when hit after charge attacking. An excellent fit for Cavalier.
  • Advocatus Diaboli - Has a teamwide unique Emnity modifier dependent on the MC's health, which will be reliably lowered due to Spear Cavalier's increased hostility.  Dragphract5-hit, 100% elemental damage to random foes (Damage cap: ~75,000 per hit~380,000 total).
    Spear: Restore 20% of MC's HP (Healing cap: 3000).
    Gun: Gain 40% C.B. DMG Up (Stackable / Max: 120%)Chain burst DMG is boosted (Stackable)
    Strength: 40% (Max: 120%)Duration: Indefinite and 15% C.B. DMG Cap Up (Stackable / Max: 45%)Chain Burst DMG Cap Boosted (Stackable)
    Strength: 15% (Max: 45%)Duration: Indefinite. also works well with  Demonic DriveMassive Dark damage to a foe.
    All allies gain Supplemental DMGDMG dealt is supplemented
    Strength: 5% of foe's max HP (Damage cap: 30,000)Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
    On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining. and 10% UpliftedCharge bar is boosted on every turn
    Strength: 10%Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
    On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining..
    After 5★:
    Damage increased to 550%.
    Buff increased to 15% UpliftedCharge bar is boosted on every turn
    Strength: 15%Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
    On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining...
  • Edem - Has a teamwide unique Emnity modifier dependent on the MC's health, which will be reliably lowered due to Spear Cavalier's increased hostility.
  • Qinglong Spear Pontus - Has a Bonus DMG effect once MC's health is under 50%, which will be easier to activate due to Spear Cavalier's increased hostility.
  • Hollowsky Spear - The Drain and Refresh effects from this spear can recover the HP lost from tanking hits.
  • Galilei's Insight ⚠️⚠️This weapon is acquired from the Premium Draw. It will require the use of duplicate copies or Damascus Ingots to uncap to its full potential. It may be difficult to get this weapon in the first place, and will be expensive to bring to its full power. Consider whether you can use a farmable replacement instead. - Shield (3500)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount
    Strength: 3500Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
    On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining. and UnchallengedNext DMG received will be ineffective
    on charge attack will help reduce the pain from tanking.
  • Last Storm Lance - Mirror ImageNext one-to-one attack received will be ineffective
    (Effect removed on next all-foe all-ally attack)
    helps sustain, while the team-wide DATA buffs from both charge attacks and weapon skill help compensate one of the main weaknesses of the class. Generally more useful for longer battles.

Resources

• Reddit Class Discussion (2020-04-25)
• Reddit Class Discussion (2022-04-27) (post-Master Level Update)