The Queen of story mode; her kit stays useful for a very long time.
Veil (1 time)Debuffs 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." is always useful. Learn what it does.
Heal and Charge Attack buffed to be up to the current SR Character standards.
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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
Katalina is the first character in the game the player obtains, and acts as a pure support character. Despite having low offensive presence, the amount of support she provides is invaluable for newer players and will be a staple on many of early teams. She falls off when her utility is no longer needed, however.
Strengths
Everyone has immediate access to her.
HealRestore all allies' HP (Healing cap: 1000). on a 5-turn cool down greatly increases early survivabilty.
The most accessible source of Veil (1 time)Debuffs 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.", an extremely useful buff that negates all debuffs inflicted on the party during a single turn.
40% DMG CutTaking 40% less DMG Duration: 1 turn Damage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements. Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage! nearly halves damage received and can be further combined with any sources of Elemental DMG Cut to reduce it even further.
Can be used with any element in the early game, since all elements can benefit from her support.
Weaknesses
Initially low stats from being a character obtained from Main Quests.
5★ uncap is unavailable until Chapter 128 Story: A Knight and a Maiden, which is extremely deep into the main story and its upgrades provide little benefit to most players that have reached it.
Virtually no offensive presence and will rely on the rest of the team to do damage.
Dispel MountAll allies gain Veil (1 time)Debuffs 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.". At level 90: All allies also gain RefreshHP is restored on every turn Strength: (Healing cap: 300)Duration: 3 turns. is sometimes not needed in fights, making it an unused skill at times.
A 40% DMG cut is unable to reach a full 100% DMG Cut when combined with SR Carbuncles.
How to Play
On turn 1 of most fights, use Dispel MountAll allies gain Veil (1 time)Debuffs 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.". At level 90: All allies also gain RefreshHP is restored on every turn Strength: (Healing cap: 300)Duration: 3 turns. to protect against any possible debuffs. On turns where a boss is at full charge diamonds or is about to use a trigger, use Light WallAll allies gain 40% DMG CutTaking 40% less DMG Duration: 1 turn Damage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements. Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage!. to reduce the damage. Use HealRestore all allies' HP (Healing cap: 1000). afterwards to recover the damage and again afterwards whenever character health is low.
Synergy
As Katalina has virtually no offensive presence, she will greatly appreciate debuffs and characters with offensive presence. They will appreciate her as well, as she helps them live longer.
Characters
Katalina has the distinction of being directly mentioned on many other character's skills. These effects also occur when using any of her variations: Katalina (Summer), Katalina (Grand), Katalina (Promo).
Farrah (Summer): Farrah receives a boost to her ATK when Katalina is in the party.
Lowain:TributeDark damage to a foe. Restore Katalina's HP (Healing cap: 1000 HP). heals Katalina directly, and his EMP support skill boosts his ATK when she is in the party.
Lowain (Event):KatalinatorIf you want Kat, you're comin' through me! (SubstituteReceives one-ally attacks in place of Katalina Duration: 5 turns for Katalina while active and gain 100% DEF UpDEF is boosted sharply Strength: 100%Duration: 5 turns.) At level 65: DEF UpDEF is boosted sharply Duration: 5 turns increased to 150%. At level 90: DEF UpDEF is boosted sharply Duration: 5 turns further increased to 200%. Also gain Tank-and-Counter (5 times)Counters upon taking DMG Strength: 100%Duration: 5 turnsCounter attacks grant 5% charge bar per hit.. gives himself increased defense when Katalina is in the party and redirects any enemy attacks targeted to Katalina to himself instead. His EMP support skill also raises his multi-attack rate when she is present.
Vira: Vira receives a boost to her ATK and DEF when Katalina is in the same party. This includes when she is in the backrow.
Vira (SSR): Vira receives a boost to her ATK and has 1 turn less of cooldown on her skills when Katalina is in the same party. This includes when she is in the backrow.
