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Eustace (Dark)
	Edit rating Role: Attacker/Support/Debuffer Grants potent multiattack, bonus damage, and dodge buffs to himself and an ally with 100% uptime. Can inflict up to 40% DEF Down (Stackable)DEF is lowered (Stackable) . High damage potential through unique ATK buff, increased C.A. DMG, and increased C.A. DMG Cap granted by LoadedWeapon is loaded with lightning power stacks.

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	9.4	A	B	S	2022-08-15
Kamigame	8.5	B	C	C	2022-06-30

Overview

Eustace is a solid character for both short and long solo content, providing both damage and support. Though Splintered CellMultiattack rate and dodge rate are boosted / Deals bonus dark DMG for one-foe attacks (Can't be removed)
only affects himself and one other character, characters who provide multiattack buffs for other party members are a rarity in Dark and thus his buffs extremely useful for characters who cannot buff themselves.

Strengths

• Splintered CellMultiattack rate and dodge rate are boosted / Deals bonus dark DMG for one-foe attacks (Can't be removed)
  provides significant multiattack and dodge buffs to himself and another party member, as well as 20% Bonus DMGDeals bonus DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
  Strength: 20%. At level 55, Splintered Cell will have no downtime (5 turn duration and cooldown), and being undispellable means it can be kept up as long as Eustace is alive.
  • Bonus damage is considered Fixed B-side and will stack with most other sources of bonus damage, such as from Parazonium's charge attack effect and Warlock's  ChaserAll allies gain 20% Bonus DMGDeals bonus DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
    Strength: 20%Duration: 3 turns..
•  ThunderwolfBoost to ATK, C.A. DMG, and C.A. DMG cap based on LoadedWeapon is loaded with lightning power
  lvl.
  (LoadedWeapon is loaded with lightning power
  Duration: Indefinite lvl rises upon using skills [Max: 3].)
  At level 95:
  Max LoadedWeapon is loaded with lightning power
  lvl increased to 4.
  At LoadedWeapon is loaded with lightning power
  lvl 4: Boost to Aubade du FlamekDeals bonus dark DMG for charge attacks (Can't be removed)
  's Bonus damage specs. boosts his charge attack stats based on how many skills he used beforehand. After level 75, all his skill cooldowns will be 5 turns, and can be cut by 2 turns by using a charge attack, making LoadedWeapon is loaded with lightning power
  stack management much easier.
• Aubade du FlamekDeals bonus dark DMG for charge attacks (Can't be removed)
  allows Eustace to break the charge attack damage cap beyond his already-boosted C.A. cap by dealing bonus damage.

Weaknesses

• Reliance on skills makes him less optimal for racing in raid content.
• Poor on Full Auto: Eustace will not use his first or fourth skills on full auto which significantly devalues him.

How to Play

Eustace has a straightforward skill set.

•  Splintered CellGrant Splintered CellMultiattack rate and dodge rate are boosted / Deals bonus dark DMG for one-foe attacks (Can't be removed)
  Duration: Indefinite to caster and an ally.
  (Can't grant Splintered CellMultiattack rate and dodge rate are boosted / Deals bonus dark DMG for one-foe attacks (Can't be removed)
  Duration: Indefinite to more than 1 other ally at a time.) should be used on a unit who lacks multiattack buffs of their own or wants to multiattack reliably, like the Main Character.
•  Forever Yours4-hit, 150% Dark damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~120,000 per hit).
  Inflict 10% DEF Down (Stackable / Max: 40%)DEF is lowered (Stackable)
  Strength: 10% (Max: 40%)Duration: 180 seconds.
  (Hit number increases upon each cast [Max: 6].) can be used immediately to provide damage and DEF Down (Stackable)DEF is lowered (Stackable)
  Strength: 10% (Max: 40%)Duration: 180 seconds.
•  Shed Your BloodAll Dark allies gain 70% / 30% Critical Hit Rate UpAttacks made with elemental superiority have a chance to deal boosted DMG
  Strength: 70% chance of dealing 30% more damage.Duration: 3 turns, KeenSupplemental DMG to critical hits
  Duration: 3 turns, and 10% DMG Cap UpMaximum amount of DMG that can be dealt per hit is boosted
  Strength: 10%Duration: 3 turns.
  (When charge bar is 80% or higher: Eustace also gains Aubade du FlamekDeals bonus dark DMG for charge attacks (Can't be removed)
  Duration: Indefinite.) is ideally used after Eustace's charge bar is at 80% or higher for Aubade du FlamekDeals bonus dark DMG for charge attacks (Can't be removed)
  .
•  Rat RaceThrow a grenade.
  (Effect changes based on the grenade used.) deals skill damage, and allows the player to pick between either Delay-Action ExplosivesAll foes take dark DMG from Eustace at end of turn (Can't be removed)
  Base Accuracy: 100%Duration: 3 turns or Accuracy LoweredAttacks and special attacks have a chance to miss
  Base Accuracy: 100%Duration: 3 turnsLocal status effect + ParalyzedCan't attack
  Base Accuracy: 90%Duration: 2 turnsLocal status effect.

Synergy

Main Character

• Mechanic: With Mechanic and Energy Maneuver, Eustace is extremely useful for 1-turn strategies with his boosted charge attack damage cap. Because Energy Maneuver will instantly fill his charge bar, he will also have Aubade du FlamekDeals bonus dark DMG for charge attacks (Can't be removed)
  for additional damage after his charge attack.
• Chaos Ruler (or Dark Fencer): While a powerful support class, Chaos Ruler lacks multiattack buffs of its own, which can be rectified with Splintered CellMultiattack rate and dodge rate are boosted / Deals bonus dark DMG for one-foe attacks (Can't be removed)
  .
  • If Parazonium is set as the main character's main weapon, the bonus damage from Parazonium's charge attack will stack with Splintered Cell's.
• Relic Buster: Allows the main character to provide Eustace with charge bar on demand through the use of  Limit BurstAll allies gain Charge Bar +Instantly boosts Charge Bar by
  , C.A. DMG Up (1 time)Charge attack DMG is boosted (1 time)
  Duration: Indefinite, and C.A. DMG Cap Up (1 time)Charge attack DMG cap is boosted (1 time)
  Duration: Indefinite based on number of Machine CellConsumed upon normal attacks and using skills (Can't be removed / Max: 5)
  .
  (Consumes all Machine CellConsumed upon normal attacks and using skills (Can't be removed / Max: 5)
  .), albeit on a long cooldown, and capitalize on the buffs Eustace provides by attacking multiple times with  Blitz RaidAttack without using up a turn.
  (Consumes 1 Machine CellConsumed upon normal attacks and using skills (Can't be removed / Max: 5)
  .). As a bonus, if a player has Vikala and Clarisse (Valentine), the two characters combined with Eustace can enable the main character to charge attack every turn.

Character Synergy

• Azazel: Both have dagger proficiencies and while Azazel can provide Blind and Poison for his own charge attack damage boost, Eustace also provides (a weaker) Blind with his charge attack. With both of their boosted charge attack damage caps, they pair together well in a Mechanic team to quickly burst down enemies.
• Ferry (Grand): Ferry provides a party-wide Charge Bar +20%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 20%
  Strength: 20% for Eustace's third skill, and between Ferry's  Die UmkehrungGrant another Dark ally FreigeistDouble attack rate is boosted / Triple attack rate is boosted / More likely to be attacked / Charge attack DMG is boosted / Charge attack DMG cap is boosted / Charge bar gain is boosted / Recovers once from a knockout while in effect (Can't be removed)
  Duration: 5 turns.
  (From 10th turn onward: Ally also gains Triple StrikeAttacks 3 times each turn
  Duration: 1 turn .) and Eustace's Splintered Cell, 3/4 of the party will have multiattack buffs. Though Ferry's skill has a longer cooldown, they have the same duration, allowing Eustace to change his support target if necessary.

Extended Mastery Perks

Eustace (Dark)			Stars: 18	EMP: 171
ATK ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ +500 +800 +1000	DEF ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%	Double Attack Rate ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 3% 5% 6%	Critical Hit ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 12% chance for 12% more DMG 20% chance for 20% more DMG 25% chance for 25% more DMG	Charge Attack Damage ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 10% 15% 20%
☆☆☆	☆☆☆	☆☆☆	★★★	★★★
ATK ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ +500 +800 +1000	DEF ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%	Double Attack Rate ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 3% 5% 6%	Triple Attack Rate ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 2% 4% 5%	Dark ATK Up ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%
☆☆☆	☆☆☆	☆☆☆	☆☆☆	★★★
Triple Attack Rate ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 2% 4% 5%	Critical Hit ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 12% chance for 12% more DMG 20% chance for 20% more DMG 25% chance for 25% more DMG	Skill Damage Cap ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%	Debuff Success Rate Up ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%	Chance to gain 10% ATK Up (Stackable / Max: 30%)ATK is boosted while active (Stackable) Strength: 10% (Max: 30%)Multiplier: UniqueDuration: Indefinite with every one-foe attack.
☆☆☆	★★★	★★★	★★★	☆☆☆
Last update: 2022-08-15

Gamewith's recommended EMP build for Eustace (Dark).

Eustace (Dark)			Stars: 18	EMP: 171
ATK ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ +500 +800 +1000	DEF ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%	Double Attack Rate ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 3% 5% 6%	Critical Hit ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 12% chance for 12% more DMG 20% chance for 20% more DMG 25% chance for 25% more DMG	Charge Attack Damage ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 10% 15% 20%
☆☆☆	☆☆☆	☆☆☆	★★★	★☆☆
ATK ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ +500 +800 +1000	DEF ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%	Double Attack Rate ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 3% 5% 6%	Triple Attack Rate ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 2% 4% 5%	Dark ATK Up ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%
☆☆☆	☆☆☆	☆☆☆	★★☆	★☆☆
Triple Attack Rate ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 2% 4% 5%	Critical Hit ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 12% chance for 12% more DMG 20% chance for 20% more DMG 25% chance for 25% more DMG	Skill Damage Cap ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%	Debuff Success Rate Up ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%	Chance to gain 10% ATK Up (Stackable / Max: 30%)ATK is boosted while active (Stackable) Strength: 10% (Max: 30%)Multiplier: UniqueDuration: Indefinite with every one-foe attack.
★★☆	★★★	★★★	★★★	☆☆☆
Last update: 2019-02-26

Kamigame's recommended EMP build for Eustace (Dark).

Priorities

Double Attack nodes are unnecessary due to Splintered Cell's strong buff, but Triple Attack nodes may be taken to improve the 35% TA buff. Skill Damage Cap should be taken to boost the damage on Forever Yours. If necessary, Debuff Success can be taken for the Stackable Def Down; if someone else is providing Def Down debuffs, EMP can be allocated elsewhere. CA Damage can be taken if you aren't already capping.

Resources

• Reddit Character Discussion (2019-02-04)
• Reddit Character Discussion (2019-11-04)
• Reddit Character Discussion (2020-11-11)
• Reddit Character Discussion (2021-05-03 (post-5★ Uncap)
• Reddit Character Discussion (2022-01-10)