Defense Character Tier List

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Reading the tier list

The following sections are general guidelines on how to interpret the tier list.

Important points

• The value and usefulness of a character varies based on your rank, your team, fight length, fight mechanics and how you play.
• Each element is evaluated on its own. A 9.5 rating in Fire is not the same as 9.5 in Water.
• The rating reflects the median usefulness of a character. A character may lose points for being hard to use or fit in a team, or gain points for being strong in certain raids. Judging a character by HL usefulness alone may be unhelpful as HL teams tend to deviate from other content.
• Ratings are based on the character's highest uncap level. Some character abilities may be dramatically different before reaching maximum level.
• Ratings are strictly taken from Gamewith. Tier list remarks and bullet points on gbf.wiki are not necessarily from Gamewith and are usually from wiki contributors.
• The Eternals and Arcarum Evokers have their own rating system separate from other characters.
• At the end of the day a tier list is just a tool to help you find useful characters.

Please see this page for further notes

Role meanings

Roles describe what a character is generally good at.

• Attacker - Focuses on dealing damage through skills and attacks, including selfish or mostly-selfish buffs.
• Defender - Focuses on protecting the party through damage mitigation or attack redirection. Includes Party DMG Cut, Substitute, high hostility, etc.
• Debuffer - Focuses on decreasing an enemy's effectiveness or ability to do damage through stat decreases or statuses. Includes Delay and Gravity.
• Healer - Focuses on directly restoring the HP of other party (or raid) characters. Does not include self-healing or shields.
• Support - Focuses on increasing the party's (or raid's) effectiveness or ability to complete content through stat increases or statuses. Includes Clarity, Dispel, etc.

Rating range for each rarity

SSR Characters

SSR characters are generally scored between 7 to 10 points.
However, only characters that affect the balance of the game as a whole may score 10 points.

For SSR characters an easy way to read these ratings are:

10 rating	Gamebreaking
9.5 rating	Vital in many team setups
9.0 rating	Fills the gaps between 9.5 characters
8.5 rating	Useful for specific fights or challenges
8.0 rating	For teams lacking something or rare circumstances
7.5 rating	Should have been an SR.
7.0 rating	Garbage

SR Characters

SR characters are generally scored between 4.5 to 9.0 points.

9.0 rating	An exceptional SR character. Equal power with average SSR characters.
8.5 rating	Outperform SSR characters with proper setup.
8.0 rating	Can compete with standard SSR characters for party slots.
7.5 rating	Higher SR standard. No real faults, and can complement a team well.
7.0 rating	Middle SR standard. Competent functionality.
6.5 rating	Lower SR standard. May perform a role decently, but will never excel.
6.0 rating	Functional, but easily overshadowed.
5.5 rating	The minimum SR usefulness.
5.0 rating	Ask for a refund.
4.5 rating	Garbage to detrimental. More trouble than they're worth.

R Characters

R characters are generally scored from 3 to 6.5 points.

6.5 rating	As useful as an SR character
6.0 rating	Outstanding for an R character. Exhibit a special feature or exploit that gives them an edge.
5.5 rating	Functionally equivalent to and typically able to replace a low-tier SR Character.
5.0 rating	Useful kits that can fit well into team compositions.
4.5 rating	Usable in standard situations.
4.0 rating	Serviceable but lack outstanding contributions to the team.
3.5 rating	Detrimental to themselves.
3.0 rating	Detrimental to the team.

Filtered lists

Rating	Fire	Water	Earth	Wind	Light	Dark	Any
10
9.8 - 9.5
9.4 - 9.0
8.5
8.0
7.5
7.0
6.5
6.0
5.5
5.0
4.5
4.0

Icon	Name	Type	Rating	Remarks
	Adam		9.4	Role: Support/Defender Indomitability, on a high cooldown, provides a big group shield for 10,000 plus the unique buff Auxiliary. Gains the unique buff Achillea at the start of battle and every round when his HP is over 80%. Keep Adam's HP high and make sure he doesn't take damage (easy to do with his shield) to keep the benefits of Auxiliary and Achillea going. These buffs help Adam and the whole team, especially with Charge Attacks.
	Agielba		9.5	Role: Defender/Attacker Protects the party from single-target attacks with his unique SubstituteReceives foe attack in place of an ally (Excludes all-foe all-ally attacks) effect. Highly survivable with high DEF, a strong ArmoredChance of lowering DMG taken Duration: 0.5 turns100% chance to reduce damage taken by 80%.Applied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 0 turns remaining., and Lethal Attack DodgedCan withstand lethal DMG (Leaves 1 HP) . Good damage output for a defensive character.
	Airi Totoki		7.0	Role: Attacker Does surprisingly high amounts of damage between her buff and Body Heat mechanic. Brings a little utility in Charm and a team heal. Can die easily if attacked with too many Body Heat stacks.
	Alexiel		9.4	Role: Attacker/Defender/Support Excellent party defender with 70% DMG CutTaking 70% less DMG Damage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements. Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage! Mirror-BladeATK, DEF, and charge attack DMG are boosted (Can't be removed / Max: 5) grant considerable self-buffs 1.2m nuke Boosts all allies' Earth attack by 30% when they are affected by Earth ATK UpEarth ATK is boosted Covers multiple roles in HL raids
	Anderson		9.5	Role: Attacker/Defender Has powerful normal attacks, with a damaging skill activating at the end. Anderson can additionally perform a free normal attack with  Herz der LoyalitatGain 30% DMG AmplifiedDMG for one-foe attacks and counterattacks is amplified Strength: 30%Multiplier: SeraphicDuration: 1 turn and Guaranteed TAGuaranteed triple attack regardless of Triple Attack Lowered debuffs Duration: 1 turn . Instantly perform a normal attack without using up a turn.. Protects allies with one turn of Substitute (All-Ally)Receives all attacks in place of allies (Includes all-ally attacks) alongside strong personal defensive buffs. Anderson's incoming Wind damage is also capped, and he wants to be attacked to reduce his skill cooldowns. Charge attack applies dispel.
	Anne		9.8	Role: Defender/Support Protects all allies with 100% DEF UpDEF is boosted Strength: 100%Duration: 3 turns, 70% / 30% ArmoredChance of lowering DMG taken Strength: 70% chance of taking 30% less damage.Duration: 3 turns, and Dispel Cancel (1 time)Effects that remove buffs will be nullified (1 time) Duration: Indefinite. All allies will also gain 40% Fire CutFire DMG is cut 40% Duration: 1 turn Fire Damage Cut. when she has reached level 90. Able to remove 1 buff from the enemy with her Charge Attack after she has unlocked her 5★ uncap. Can deal decent damage due to  Protector of the AcademyRaise SpiritATK, DEF, multiattack rate, and hostility are boosted based on lvl (Max: lvl 5 / Can't be removed) Multiplier: PerpetuityDuration: Indefinite lvl by 1 upon being targeted (Max: 5). (Boost to ATKPerpetuity modifier, DEF, multiattack rate, and hostility based on lvl.) and  Paragon PrincessWhen Anne has CounterDodge/Tank-and-CounterCounters upon dodging one-ally attacks or taking DMG Counter attacks grant 5% charge bar per hit. Tank-and-CounterCounters upon taking DMG Counter attacks grant 5% charge bar per hit. Dodge-and-CounterDodge and counter one-ally attacks Counter attacks grant 5% charge bar per hit. effect: Guaranteed triple attacks and 30% Bonus Water DMG effect.. Unworldly Charge Attack damage with a charge bar limit of 200%. Useful in high difficulty contents and long battles with Full Auto.
	Anre			-
	Aqours Third-Years		9.0	Role: Support/Debuffer Offensive support through 15% Fire ATK UpFire ATK is boosted Strength: 15%Duration: 5.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 5 turns remaining. with high uptime. Inflicts 15% ATK DownATK is lowered Strength: 15%Base Accuracy: 90%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Dual and 15% DEF DownDEF is lowered Strength: 15%Base Accuracy: 90%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Dual. Additional party support through healing, 20% DMG CutTaking 20% less DMG Duration: 1 turn Damage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements. Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage!, VeilDebuffs will be nullified (1 time) "Veil" is an unofficial name used by the wiki for this status effect. Its actual in-game name is "Immune." and Charge Bar +20%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 20% Strength: 20%.
	Arulumaya		9.3	Role: Defensive support Very high defenses, with access to team-wide 40% Dark CutDark DMG is cut 40% Duration: 1 turn Dark Damage Cut., Dark SwitchElemental DMG from foes turns into dark DMG Duration: 3 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.", 100% / 20% ArmoredChance of lowering DMG taken Strength: 100% chance of taking 20% less damage.Duration: 3 turns, and Mirror Image (1 time)Next one-to-one attack received will be ineffective (Effect removed on next all-foe all-ally attack) Duration: Indefinite. 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." can be reapplied after every  Selene Kanonas450%Massive Light damage to a foe. End cooldown for Flash of Revelation..  Wheel of FateGrant an ally Shield (4000)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount Strength: 4000Duration: Indefinite and Dodge All (1 time)Takes no DMG or debuffs while in effect for a set period Duration: Indefinite. can grant a single ally Dodge All (1 time)Takes no DMG or debuffs while in effect for a set period Duration: Indefinite, useful for single-target Omens or when combined with SubstituteReceives foe attack in place of an ally (Excludes all-foe all-ally attacks) . Decent healing from RefreshHP is restored on every turn Strength: 10% of max HP (Healing cap: 400)Duration: 3 turns and  Time of ProphecyWhen a foes uses a special attack: Restore 10% of all allies HP (Healing cap: 1000). All allies gain Charge Bar +10%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 10% Strength: 10%., which also provides a team-wide Charge Bar +10%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 10% Strength: 10% when an enemy Special Attacks. Better used in longer fights as  Flash of RevelationAll Light allies gain 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." and 1 random buffPossible buffs: 20% DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted Strength: 20%Duration: 3 turns and 10% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted Strength: 10%Duration: 3 turns 30% Light ATK UpLight ATK is boosted Strength: 30%Duration: 3 turns 20% Bonus Light DMGDeals bonus light DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks Strength: 20%Duration: 3 turns 100% / 20% ArmoredChance of lowering DMG taken Strength: 100% chance of taking 20% less damage.Duration: 3 turns Mirror Image (1 time)Next one-to-one attack received will be ineffective (Effect removed on next all-foe all-ally attack) Duration: Indefinite. (Number of buffs gained increases upon each cast [Max: 5 times].) needs multiple uses to ramp up its buffs. Can provide offensive support with 20% Bonus Light DMGDeals bonus light DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks Strength: 20%Duration: 3 turns and  Moonlight Prism10% boost to double attack and 5% boost to triple attack for all allies when Arulumaya is not debuffed., augmented by her  Extended Mastery Support SkillBoost to all allies' ATK when not debuffed., Useful for high difficulty content and for tanky full auto setups.
	Athena		9.6	Role: Defender/Debuffer/Support Great damage mitigation with 40% Wind CutWind DMG is cut 40% Duration: 1 turn Wind Damage Cut., ArmoredChance of lowering DMG taken Duration: 3.5 turns70% chance to reduce damage taken by 30%.Applied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining., DA DownDouble attack rate is lowered Base Accuracy: 85%Duration: 180 seconds, and BlindedAttacks have a slight chance to miss Base Accuracy: 90%Duration: 180 seconds. Additional support with up to 40% DEF Down (Stackable)DEF is lowered (Stackable) Strength: 10% (Max: 40%)Base Accuracy: 90%Duration: 180 seconds, 15% Fire ATK UpFire ATK is boosted Strength: 15%Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining., RefreshHP is restored on every turn Strength: 10% HP (Healing cap: 400)Duration: 3 turns, and DelayReduce a foe's filled charge diamonds by 1 Base Accuracy: 100%. Wind SwitchElemental DMG from foes turns into wind DMG Duration: 3 turns is invaluable for enemies that deal mixed-element damage. Deals significant skill damage with her Support Skill if targeted frequently.
	Baotorda		7.0	Role: Defender SubstituteReceives foe attack in place of an ally (Excludes all-foe all-ally attacks) and Dodge-and-CounterDodge and counter one-ally attacks Counter attacks grant 5% charge bar per hit. can completely negate a normal enemy turn. Only has a randomly-activating 30% Damage Cut against enemy special attacks. Has Attack Up and Strength, allowing him to inflict heavy damage on his counter turn.
	Baotorda		9.5	Role: Defender Local 60% DMG CutTaking 60% less DMG Duration: 1 turn Damage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements. Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage!.
	Black Knight and Orchis		9.0	Role: Attacker Good firepower for well-rounded teams. Can gain 10% DEF Up (Stackable / Max: 30%)DEF is boosted while active (Stackable) Strength: 10% (Max: 30%)Duration: Indefinite, Undying (1 time)Can withstand lethal DMG (Leaves 1 HP / Can't be removed) Duration: Indefinite and Shield (3000)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount Strength: 3000Duration: Indefinite through skills. Boost to stats when below 25% HP.
	Charlotta		7.5	Role: Defender/Debuffer Provides party-wide DMG Cut, which is scarce among Wind characters. Can inflict 15% DEF DownDEF is lowered Strength: 15%.
	Charlotta		9.8	-
	Cordelia		5.5	Role: Defender Access to Substitute and Defense Up can keep other party members alive. All-around decent defensive skills with no real weaknesses. Has no offensive options.
	Deliford		4.0	-
	Deliford		7.5	-
	Deliford		9.3	Role: Defender/Debuffer Gains up to 50% ATK UpATK is boosted Strength: 50%Multiplier: Perpetuity, 100% DEF UpDEF is boosted Strength: 100%, and 30% Fire DMG Reduction based on the level of VeteranBased on lvl: ATK, DEF, and hostility are boosted / Fire DMG is reduced (Max: 5 / Can't be removed) Multiplier: Perpetuity. Provides cover for his allies with SubstituteReceives foe attack in place of an ally (Excludes all-foe all-ally attacks) Duration: 1 turn and Tank-and-Counter (3 times)Counters upon taking DMG Strength: 200%Duration: 3 turnsCounter attacks grant 5% charge bar per hit.. Inflicts his foe with 20% Fire ATK DownFire ATK is lowered Strength: 20%Duration: 180 seconds, which stacks with regular DEF DownDEF is lowered . Removes 1 buff from all foes with  Riot Lance5-hit, 100% Water damage to all foes (Damage cap: ~90,000 per hit). Remove 1 buff. (When VeteranBased on lvl: ATK, DEF, and hostility are boosted / Fire DMG is reduced (Max: 5 / Can't be removed) Multiplier: Perpetuity lvl is 5: Activates twice.), which activates twice when VeteranBased on lvl: ATK, DEF, and hostility are boosted / Fire DMG is reduced (Max: 5 / Can't be removed) Multiplier: Perpetuity is at level 5. Caps incoming fire damage at 5,000 per hit.
	Farrah		6.5	Role: Defender/Support Unreliable skills. I Got Your Back! is a powerful defensive skill on a 3 turn cooldown, but requires 50% charge bar to use.
	Gabriel		10	Role: Attacker/Defender/Support Activates  Marturion2-hit, 800% Water damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~1,020,000 per hit). Remove 1 buff. Raise foe's GlaciateMultiattack rate is lowered based on lvl (Max: 10 / Can't be removed) Base Accuracy: Guaranteed to land if the foe does not have 100% debuff resistance (10,000% base accuracy)Duration: 180 seconds lvl by 1 (Max: 10). by consuming 4 PagosConsumed by Gabriel's skills (Max: 8 / Can't be removed) after her normal attack. Effective in teams that can produce triple attacks consistently. Grants various useful effects to all Water allies through Glacies WardBonus Water DMG effect / Cap fire DMG taken at 10,000 per hit / DEF and triple attack rate are boosted (Can't be removed / Ends upon taking DMG 3 times) Duration: Indefinite, which will only end after taking damage 3 times. Grants 30% Water ATK UpWater ATK is boosted Strength: 30%Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining. and ImmuneDebuffs will be nullified Duration: 0.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 0 turns remaining. to all allies with her Charge Attack. Has  Hudor Arche20% boost to Water's, Tsunami's, Hoarfrost's, and Oceansoul's weapon skills. (Takes effect even when Gabriel is a sub ally.), which increases the effects of all Water Primal and Omega weapon skills by 20%. This support skill takes effect even when Gabriel is a sub ally.
	Galadar		5.0	-
	Galadar		7.5	Role: Defender He's a quintessential tank and he does it quite well. Completely outclassed by Sara, but Galadar is a suitable alternative if you don't have her.
	Gawain		9.2	Role: Defender/Attacker A solid defender and enmity attacker; His 5★ uncap improves the damage mitigation he provides for the party. Inflicts 25% ATK DownATK is lowered Strength: 25%Duration: 180 seconds and 10% Earth ATK DownEarth ATK is lowered Strength: 10%Duration: 180 seconds, helping cap ATK Down when paired 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.. Has good damage output through a combination of his second skill self-enabling enmity and giving him JammedATK is greatly boosted based on how low HP is Strength: 30%-90%Duration: 8 turns with permanent uptime, and his first support skill providing Unique ATK the lower his HP is. Third skill can protect the party from both damage and debuffs with its 70% DMG CutTaking 70% less DMG Duration: 1 turn Damage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements. Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage! and 100% Debuff Res. UpDebuff resistance is boosted Strength: 100%. His 5★ Charge attack gives a team-wide Shield (1500)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount Strength: 1500Duration: Indefinite for further damage mitigation.
	Hazen		4.0	-
	Herja		8.5	-
	Ilsa		9.4	Role: Defender/Support Provides party-wide passive DEF Up and Dark DMG LoweredDark DMG is lowered Dark DEF Up. Not a Damage Cut. Reduces Dark damage taken on a multiplier separate from Damage Cuts. or Bonus Light DMGDeals bonus light DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks based on the linked skill used. Grants allies stackable multiattack rate buffs which stacks with most other types of multiattack buffs. Provides a small amount of healing alongside DEF Up (Stackable)DEF is boosted while active (Stackable) .
	Isaac		9.5	Role: Attacker/Debuffer Auto-skill nuke after normal attacks. High damage output even with his low innate multiattack rate. High-endurance ShieldNext ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount that doubles as ImmuneDebuffs will be nullified and Fire DMG capper. Charge attacks refresh his shield.
	Juliet		9.6	Role: Attacker/Support High damage output via 30% Unique ATK modifier and bonus skill damage upon charge attack. High-uptime party Light ATK UpLight ATK is boosted and 20% Dark CutDark DMG is cut 20% Dark Damage Cut.. Can provide one ally RevitalizeRecover HP each turn. Boost to charge bar if HP is full. and ShieldNext ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount . Can inflict Light DEF DownDEF is lowered for light DMG . Weak without SpiritConsumes 1 upon normal attacks (Restored every 5 turns / Can't be removed) .
	Katalina		8.0	Role: Healer/Support Very similar to Katalina in terms of numbers and utility. EMP gives some extra utility to healing focused compositions.
	Katzelia			-
	Lancelot and Vane		8.0	-
	Medusa		9.8	Role: Attacker/Debuffer/Supporter When Surfing SerpentSerpent Spike's hit number is increased based on Surfing Serpent lvl (Max: 5 / Can't be removed) is at 5 stacks, automatically deals multihit skill damage and applies dispel at the end of the turn, so long as no damage was taken. Petrifying GazeCan't attack (Can't be removed / Can't be extended) Base Accuracy: GuaranteedDuration: 1 turn Local status effect disables an enemy from performing any action for one turn, including stalling omens.  Illusory EyeAll allies gain 60% Repel (1 time)Reflects DMG Strength: 60%Duration: 3 turnsDamage Cut reducing damage taken and reflecting attacks. Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage! and 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.". (When Surfing SerpentSerpent Spike's hit number is increased based on Surfing Serpent lvl (Max: 5 / Can't be removed) lvl is at 5: All allies also gain Shield (5000)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount Strength: 5000Duration: Indefinite and Dodge/Tank-and-Counter (2 times)Counters upon dodging one-ally attacks or taking DMG Strength: 200%Duration: 3 turnsCounter attacks grant 5% charge bar per hit..) grants allies valuable defensive buffs, including a 60% damage reduction. Gains several powerful buffs through  Primal Pal GetawayGain effects in order based on number of Primal allies in party: 1: 30% boost to ATKMultiplier: Perpetuity. 2: 100% boost to DEF. 3: Guaranteed triple attacks. 4: 20% boost to dodge rate. 5: 20% boost to damage cap., which requires a team composed of Primal allies. Medusa performs her roles very effectively, especially in high-difficulty content.
	Melissabelle		9.5	Decent OTK potential due to Charge Attack's extra nuke Charge Attack allows her to gain ChokoleitWhen Melissabelle has 3 Chokoleits at end of turn: 20-hit light DMG to random foes / Restores Melissabelle's HP / Consumes all Chokoleits (Max: 3 / Can't be removed) Duration: Indefinite and Dispel 1 buff Can defend or even sacrifice via Substitute (All-Ally)Receives all attacks in place of allies (Includes all-ally attacks) Duration: 1 turn , 100% / 80% ArmoredChance of lowering DMG taken Strength: 100% chance of taking 80% less damage.Duration: 1 turn , and as an extra 50% Skill DMG UpSkill DMG is boosted Strength: 50%Duration: 1 turn all in 1 skill Strong synergy with Supplemental Damage due to the nature of her kit, allowing to reach high damage numbers with ease Can inflict DEF Down (Stackable)DEF is lowered (Stackable) Strength: 10% (Max: 30%)Base Accuracy: 90%Duration: 180 seconds and the rare Light DEF Down (Stackable)DEF is lowered for light DMG (Stackable) Strength: 10% (Max: 30%)Base Accuracy: 90%Duration: 180 seconds ChokoleitWhen Melissabelle has 3 Chokoleits at end of turn: 20-hit light DMG to random foes / Restores Melissabelle's HP / Consumes all Chokoleits (Max: 3 / Can't be removed) Duration: Indefinite will be consumed automatically upon reaching 3 stacks and therefore grant her powerful self-sustain, improving on her role as a defender
	Mugen		9.8	Role: Support Gives Light allies bonus damage if their maximum health is reduced. Mugen has sources of 30% Max HP Lowered (Stackable / Max: 90%)Max HP is lowered (Stackable / Can't be removed) Strength: 30% (Max: 90%)Duration: IndefiniteAt 100%, leaves 1 max HP himself, and this additionally pairs very well with Nehan.  Song of SweetmeatsAll Light allies gain 30% Light ATK UpLight ATK is boosted Strength: 30%Duration: 5 turns, 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: 5 turns, 15% DMG Cap UpMaximum amount of DMG that can be dealt per hit is boosted Strength: 15%Duration: 5 turns, and 20% DMG AmplifiedDMG for one-foe attacks and counterattacks is amplified Strength: 20%Duration: 5 turns. (Inflict 30% Max HP Lowered (Stackable / Max: 90%)Max HP is lowered (Stackable / Can't be removed) Strength: 30% (Max: 90%)Duration: IndefiniteAt 100%, leaves 1 max HP on target allies.) grants allies several strong buffs for 5 turns, which synergises well with burst setups. Can permanently receive attacks for a selected ally with Substitute (Select)Receives foe attack in place of an ally (Can't be removed) Duration: Indefinite, but can only activate the skill once. Mugen wants to be attacked to activate his multi-hit nuke, and also gains defensive buffs to help his longevity.
	Naoise		7.5	Role: Defender One of the few Fire characters with DMG CutTaking less DMG Damage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements. Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage! and SubstituteReceives foe attack in place of an ally (Excludes all-foe all-ally attacks) . No particular weaknesses, does not rely on other party members. After 5★ uncap, Charge Attack inflicts Fire DEF DownDEF is lowered for fire DMG .
	Naoise		9.3	Role: Defender/Debuffer/Attacker 50% DMG CutTaking 50% less DMG Damage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements. Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage! and 20% Wind CutWind DMG is cut 20% Wind Damage Cut. at the cost of 20% max HP. 1-turn SubstituteReceives foe attack in place of an ally (Excludes all-foe all-ally attacks) . Additional 50% Assassin buff if requirements are met. Counters up to 2 times upon taking damage. Inflicts ATK Down (Stackable / Max: 40%)ATK is lowered (Stackable) . Guaranteed triple attacks at the cost of charge bar gain. Amplifies normal attack damage depending on how often party members consumed their HP to cast skills. Lack of balance in his kit makes him easily outmatched by characters more focused on their role.
	Naoise		7.5	Role: Defender One of few Light characters with DMG CutTaking less DMG Damage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements. Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage! and SubstituteReceives foe attack in place of an ally (Excludes all-foe all-ally attacks) . No particular weaknesses, does not rely on other party members.
	Naoise		9.2	Role: Defender/Support 3rd skill hugely increases party's Charge Attack damage. Very powerful with Strike Time or Mechanic. 1st skill provides 50% DMG CutTaking 50% less DMG Duration: 1 turn Damage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements. Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage! and 20% Dark CutDark DMG is cut 20% Duration: 1 turn Dark Damage Cut.. Can reduce Dark damage to 0 with the appropriate 3* Carbuncle. Also provides 25% Light DEF DownDEF is lowered for light DMG Strength: 25%Base Accuracy: 85%Accuracy with Lumen Lance: 100% and has increased multiattack rate as long as he is not debuffed.
	Nicholas		9.1	Role: Attacker/Defender 60% DMG CutTaking 60% less DMG Duration: 1 turn Damage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements. Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage! and the substitute effect from Counter StrikeFocused on foe's attacks and ready for a counter (Cannot deal attacks / Can't be removed) are rare defensive abilities in Dark. Counter StrikeFocused on foe's attacks and ready for a counter (Cannot deal attacks / Can't be removed) can nullify enemy one-ally attacks, including one-ally hits from charge attacks. Increased hostility can draw attacks away from allies, and ATK Down (Stackable)ATK is lowered (Stackable) , high DEF, and self-healing help with survivability. Difficult to fit in a party for fights that don't require defensive support.
	Noa		9.7	Role: Defender/Support Inflicts Sky's TwinkleDEF is lowered / Debuff resistance is lowered (Can't be removed) Base Accuracy: 200%Duration: Indefinite permanently on all foes. Grants Winter's North StarDEF is boosted / Debuff resistance is boosted / HP is restored on every turn / DMG taken is reduced (Can't be removed) Duration: Indefinite permanently to all Fire allies. Removes 1 buff from a foe with his Charge Attack, which activates twice when Noa has Winter's North StarDEF is boosted / Debuff resistance is boosted / HP is restored on every turn / DMG taken is reduced (Can't be removed) Duration: Indefinite. Excellent in high difficulty contents, long-term battles, and Charge Attack based teams.
	Paris		9.4	-
	Paris		6.0	-
	Pavidus		4.0	-
	Pecorine		8.5	Role: Defender Innate boost to Hostility through Support Skill. Guaranteed 5% heal every 3 turns. Innate Hostility can't be turned off. Bonus 15% max health synergizes well with Luminiera Sword Omega. Substitute (All-Ally)Receives all attacks in place of allies (Includes all-ally attacks) Duration: 1 turn and 300% DEF UpDEF is boosted Strength: 300%Duration: 1 turn on a 6 turn cooldown. Low healing cap on Jumpslash when compared to the total health values she can easily reach.
	Pengy		6.5	Role: Attacker/Defender SubstituteReceives foe attack in place of an ally (Excludes all-foe all-ally attacks) lets her be an effective tank. Fire resistance from Pegu Pegu! makes her tankier vs Fire. Oh My Bahamut! is extremely potent against raid bosses due to its 9,999,999 plain damage cap, but do note that this very rare.
	Pengy		5.5	Role: Defender/Support Lots of self healing (if you get lucky). Gains additional longevity in party compositions with StrengthATK is greatly boosted based on how high HP is and Water DEF DownDEF is lowered for water DMG .
	Razia		9.3	Role: Attacker/Defender Protects allies with SubstituteReceives foe attack in place of an ally (Excludes all-foe all-ally attacks) and innate boost to Hostility. Deals high damage with  Durchbrechen1200% Earth damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~1,305,000). At level 95: Also inflict DMG Taken Amplified (6 times)DMG taken is amplified (Can't be removed / Can't be extended) Strength: 30%Base Accuracy: Guaranteed to land if the foe does not have 100% debuff resistance (10,000% base accuracy)Duration: 2 turnsLocal status effect., which can be boosted even further based on the level of Flash PointDEF, debuff resistance, DMG cap, and Durchbrechen's specs are boosted based on Flash Point lvl (Max: 10 / Can't be removed) . High offensive capabilities when Limiter OverloadDeals triple attacks / Deals earth DMG to a foe after normal attacks / Activate Durchbrechen at end of turn (Can't be removed / Can't be extended) Duration: 2 turns is active, but it requires max level of Flash PointDEF, debuff resistance, DMG cap, and Durchbrechen's specs are boosted based on Flash Point lvl (Max: 10 / Can't be removed) to activate. Has Instant ChargeInstantly sets Charge Bar to 100% Unaffected by Charge Bar Gain status effects. No effect when afflicted by Shorted debuffs or when Charge Bar is above 100%. and C.A. Reactivation (1 time)Charge attack reactivates (1 time) Duration: Indefinite that can be used immediately on the first turn. Provides some defense for her allies while dealing decent damage to foes at the same time.
	Razia		7.5	-
	Rosetta		9.5	Role: Support/Debuffer/Tank Midnight Rose BarrierReceives all attacks in place of allies (Includes all-ally attacks) / DEF and debuff resistance are boosted / Cuts and reflects DMG / Ends when no Sapphire Petals are deployed (Can't be removed) is a powerful defensive buff that substitutes all damage and significantly boosts Rosetta's defenses. Inflicts 25% ATK DownATK is lowered Strength: 25%Base Accuracy: 100%Stacking: Single and 25% DEF DownDEF is lowered Strength: 25%Base Accuracy: 100%Stacking: Single. Flower BudFlower Bud blooms when a foe uses a special attack (Enthrallment effect to all foes / Remove 1 buff / Restore all allies' HP) (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 reacts to a foe's special attack by healing allies and inflicting dispel and a local debuff which supplements damage. A useful defensive ally in Full Auto strategies and high difficulty encounters.
	Sara		9.4	Role: Defender SubstituteReceives foe attack in place of an ally (Excludes all-foe all-ally attacks) and her 1000% DEF UpDEF is boosted buff counters enemy single-target charge attacks, even Wind attacks. Has 50% Damage Cut, which can completely shut down attacks when paired with the appropriate 3★ Carbuncle. Short cooldowns on her skillset allow her abilities to be up for most (if not all) enemy charge attacks. Low damage output unless she gets very low on health.
	Sara		4.5	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.
	Sara		9.4	Role: Defender Passive Counters on DMG raises Hammer of GraphosDEF, hostility, and debuff resistance are boosted based on Hammer of Graphos lvl (Max: 5 / Can't be removed) lvl, which in turn increases her DEF, debuff resistance, and hostility. Provides all allies (excluding herself) with an indefinite Shield (1000)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount Strength: 1000 on a low cooldown. Shield strength is boosted to 2000 at 5 Hammer of GraphosDEF, hostility, and debuff resistance are boosted based on Hammer of Graphos lvl (Max: 5 / Can't be removed) . Party-wide 60% Dark CutDark DMG is cut 60% Dark Damage Cut.. SubstituteReceives foe attack in place of an ally (Excludes all-foe all-ally attacks) draws attacks towards herself, and at 3 Hammer of GraphosDEF, hostility, and debuff resistance are boosted based on Hammer of Graphos lvl (Max: 5 / Can't be removed) , she also gains the powerful unique ATK buff AfflatusATK is boosted by Afflatus (Can't be removed) Strength: 50%Multiplier: UniqueDuration: 1 turn .
	Sara		7.5	-
	Satyr		9.7	Role: Healer/Debuffer Can heal and reduce debuff duration with one click and every foe's special attack. Guards allies with very high frequency of SubstituteReceives foe attack in place of an ally (Excludes all-foe all-ally attacks) . Inflicts ATK Down (Stackable)ATK is lowered (Stackable) and DEF Down (Stackable)DEF is lowered (Stackable) which stacks with Miserable Mist. Great full-auto healer, but generally has poor Twinkle StarConsumed upon using Satyr's skills / Gain 2 Twinkle Stars upon using charge attack (Max: 5 / Can't be removed) management as the source of all-ally enhancement on her heal.
	Seruel		9.2	-
	Shion		9.5	-
	Siegfried		9.3	Role: Attacker/Support Passively increased attack, guaranteed multiattacks, and 80% Bonus Water DMGDeals bonus water DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks (Ends upon taking DMG) Strength: 80%Duration: Indefinite contribute to solid offensive performance. Very durable thanks to support skills granting increased defense and capping incoming Fire damage, alongside a huge Shield (10000)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount Strength: 10000Duration: Indefinite. Brings Fire SwitchElemental DMG from foes turns into fire DMG to the team, which is a valuable buff for certain encounters, particularly against non-elemental enemies. Activates a damaging skill upon Charge Attack which is useful for OTK compositions.
	Societte		8.5	Role: Defender/Buffer Can protect the party using her 60% DMG CutTaking 60% less DMG Damage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements. Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage!. Gives whole team consistent multiattack buff at the price of self-inflicting DEF DownDEF is lowered and Hostility UpMore likely to be attacked . When coupled with her Dodge-and-CounterDodge and counter one-ally attacks Counter attacks grant 5% charge bar per hit., she can safely take a few turns while preventing other characters from being targeted. Does not attack while Closing Dance: Tokiyomi KaiFire allies' multiattack rates are boosted from the dance is in effect, but she can maintain a full uptime on her DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted and TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted and be able to attack on some turns by rotating it with Closing Dance: Tokiyomi KaiFire allies' multiattack rates are boosted from the dance Charge attack grants whole team 10% Bonus Fire DMGDeals bonus fire DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks Strength: 10%Duration: 5 turns.
	Soriz		6.5	Role: Defender SOIYA! All of his skills give SubstituteReceives foe attack in place of an ally (Excludes all-foe all-ally attacks) , and he gains stacking Attack Up when hit. His Attack Up passive also lowers his defense until you use his first skill. Requires careful usage due to high cooldowns and every skill requiring charge bar. Some memorization is required since all of his skill icons are the same.
	Sutera		8.0	Role: Support/Defender Can use SubstituteReceives foe attack in place of an ally (Excludes all-foe all-ally attacks) +Dodge AllTakes no DMG or debuffs while in effect to completely nullify some enemy Charge Attacks. Strong team-wide double attack buff complements personal Jade Crest bonus damage effect. Falls off when Jade CrestJade Crest is casted aren't available.
	Vane		6.5	Role: Attacker/Support ATK Down (Stackable)ATK is lowered (Stackable) Duration: 180 seconds paired with Wall Bash improves party survivability. Has an underdeveloped enmity skillset in an element with traditionally few enmity options.
	Vane		6.5	Role: Attacker Fight Over and Energy Destruction give him interesting burst potential when Charge bar is full. Potentially useful during Strike Time for damage on turn 1.
	Vane		9.7	Role: Support/Debuffer 50% boost to Wind allies' DEF that takes effect even when Vane is a sub ally. Guaranteed TAGuaranteed triple attack regardless of Triple Attack Lowered debuffs and 30% Bonus Wind DMGDeals bonus wind DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks Strength: 30% whenever Vane has CounterDodge/Tank-and-CounterCounters upon dodging one-ally attacks or taking DMG Counter attacks grant 5% charge bar per hit. Tank-and-CounterCounters upon taking DMG Counter attacks grant 5% charge bar per hit. Dodge-and-CounterDodge and counter one-ally attacks Counter attacks grant 5% charge bar per hit. effect, which can be easily mantained by rotating his  WaechterrieseGain Dodge/Tank-and-Counter (5 times)Counters upon dodging one-ally attacks or taking DMG Strength: 200%Duration: 3 turnsCounter attacks grant 5% charge bar per hit.. and  Flinkbein: Treat450%Massive Wind damage to a foe. Restore Vane's HP (Healing cap: 2000). End cooldown for Waechterriese..  Everyone's ShieldWhen Switching to Main Ally: Activate Ritterseele. Gain SubstituteReceives foe attack in place of an ally (Excludes all-foe all-ally attacks / Can't be removed) Duration: 3 turns, UndyingCan withstand lethal DMG (Leaves 1 HP / Can't be removed) Duration: 3 turns, and 30% DMG AbsorptionPartially absorbs DMG to recover HP (Can't be removed) Strength: 30%Duration: 3 turnsHealing cap: 5000. (Can't be reactivated.) makes him very strong when he comes out from sub ally position. Useful as a sub ally in high difficulty contents and Full Auto team.
	Vane		9.5	Role: Attacker/Debuffer/Defender Has Substitute (All-Ally)Receives all attacks in place of allies (Includes all-ally attacks) and Lethal Attack DodgedCan withstand lethal DMG (Leaves 1 HP) on very short cooldown, letting him take hits for the team and live to tell the tale.  Heroic Beat400% Water damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~420,000). Restore caster's HP (Healing cap: 1500). At level 90: Damage increased to 500%. Damage cap increased to ~500,000. Healing cap increased to 2500. Also remove 1 debuff from caster.'s auto-activations and double-activations provide lots of skill damage and self-sustain. JammedATK is greatly boosted based on how low HP is and Soul EruptionATK, DEF, multiattack rate, and other stats are boosted (Can't be removed) greatly boost his damage. Inflicts 10% Fire ATK DownFire ATK is lowered Strength: 10% and up to 30% ATK Down (Stackable)ATK is lowered (Stackable) Strength: 10% (Max: 30%) on charge attack. Extends buffs on himself with every enemy special attack, allowing him to maintain them almost indefinitely. Consumes HP for defensive abilities and requires careful HP management in longer battles.
	Vaseraga		9.4	-
	Vira		9.8	Role: Attacker/Defender Protects all allies with Substitute (All-Ally)Receives all attacks in place of allies (Includes all-ally attacks) that can last up to 3 turns, while gaining 1000% DEF UpDEF is boosted Strength: 1000% and 100% Debuff Res. UpDebuff resistance is boosted Strength: 100% for herself. Grants Guaranteed TAGuaranteed triple attack regardless of Triple Attack Lowered debuffs Duration: 1 turn and 50% Light ATK UpLight ATK is boosted Strength: 50%Duration: 1 turn Stacking: Special Buff to all allies. Removes 1 buff from all foes whenever she uses her Charge Attack after her 5★ uncap. Effective in setups that rely on Charge Attacks, and also useful in high difficulty contents.
	Vira		9.7	Role: Attacker/Support Vermilion Aegis MergeDEF is boosted / Debuff resistance is boosted / Receives all attacks in place of allies (Includes all-ally attacks) / Nullify foe normal attacks / Elemental DMG from foes turns into wind DMG (Can't be removed) is a powerful defensive buff that protects allies and nullifies a foe's normal attacks, while converting incoming damage to Wind. This synergises well with Vira's passive incoming damage cap. Provides DelayReduce a foe's filled charge diamonds by 1 Base Accuracy: 100% via a skill, which resets cooldown after every Charge Attack.  Someday I'll Fly with You20% hit to max HP. 30% boost to ATKPerpetuity modifier, guaranteed double attacks, 50% boost to triple attack rate, 50% boost to C.A. damage, and 30% boost to C.A. damage cap. Cap incoming Wind damage to 5,000 per hit. grants Vira a number of strong offensive passive buffs. An excellent tank for high difficulty content, and also performs well in Full Auto.
	Volenna		5.0	-
	Volenna		5.5	Role: Support/Debuffer Boost to ATK and DEF when Sara is in the party. Very helpful for increasing the survivability of your party.
	Wamdus		9.4	-
	Wulf and Renie		8.0	Role: Attacker/Defender Greatly enhance themselves with Nacht FangATK is boosted / DEF is boosted / Deals bonus dark DMG / Attacks made with elemental superiority have a chance to deal boosted DMG / Chance of lowering DMG taken (Can't be removed) once they have 5 Lone Wolf TrickLvl rises upon using Schutz aus Eisen or charge attack (Max: 5 / Can't be removed) lvls. One-time charge diamond clearing to target foe, which is useful in emergency. Have slight chance to inflict ATK Down (Stackable)ATK is lowered (Stackable) and DEF Down (Stackable)DEF is lowered (Stackable) from backline. Can immediately gain 5 Lone Wolf TrickLvl rises upon using Schutz aus Eisen or charge attack (Max: 5 / Can't be removed) lvls by switching to main ally.
	Yngwie		9.2	Role: Defender/Attacker Synergizes with DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted and TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted buffs as well as other buffs, as it applies to his free attack skill. Hits hard in Tough Guy mode in conjunction with his Bonus Water DMGDeals bonus water DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks skill. His unique skill set and Tough Guy mode consuming increasingly more charge bar can be difficult to manage for new players.
	Yngwie		9.3	-
	Zaja		7.5	Role: Defender One of the only Dark units with Substitute, and also possesses a 40% DMG CutTaking 40% less DMG Damage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements. Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage!. Favors Axes, giving him decent attack damage in a grid heavy on Celeste Zaghnal Omega. If nothing else, he can draw Luminiera Omega's entire 50% trigger to himself.
	Zaja		7.0	-
	μ's Third-Years		9.1	Role: Support/Defender/Debuffer Useful in long battles and Full Auto teams. Party-wide offensive buffs: Multiattack rate boost, Supplemental DMG (25252)DMG dealt is supplemented Strength: 25,252, Dark ATK UpDark ATK is boosted , and boost to charge attack specs. Party-wide defensive buffs: 40% DMG CutTaking 40% less DMG Duration: 1 turn Damage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements. Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage! + 30% RepelTaking less DMG and reflects attacks Strength: 30%Duration: 1 turn Damage Cut reducing damage taken and reflecting attacks. Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage! (total 70% DMG Cut), Shield (1500)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount Strength: 1500, RefreshHP is restored on every turn Strength: (Healing cap: 300)Duration: 5.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 5 turns remaining., and passive Light damage reduction. Can inflict 20% Light ATK DownLight ATK is lowered Strength: 20% and 20% Dark DEF DownDEF is lowered for dark DMG Strength: 20% on all foes, and dispel one buff from a foe.