Masquerade

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Class Data
Class line	Dancer ⇢ Masquerade
Description	Dance into the quiet night, fueled by the passion that burns from behind an exquisite mask.
Style		Specialty
Prerequisites	CP ×3,000 Dancer Distinction ×20 Phantom of the MaskComplete the quest Allure of the Mask in Step Rewards Crystal ×50 - Clear Chapter 19 Quest: Allure of the Mask in Step Change the Arabesque's Element
Level BonusesLevel bonuses are earned with levels 1, 5, 10, 15, and 20.	Lvl 1 ATK +500   Total: ATK +1500 Triple Attack +15% Lvl 5 Triple Attack +5% Lvl 10  ATK +500 Lvl 15 Triple Attack +5% Lvl 20 ATK +500 Triple Attack +5%
Completion Bonuses	Triple Attack +1%
Class Weapon	Rudolfina
Release date	2021-03-10	Other sites	Gamewith
Support Skills
Cerulean Evening Attire	Each ally's multiattacks raise their PromenadeMultiattack rate is boosted based on Promenade lvl (Can't be removed) lvl based on number of attacks (Max: 10). Boost to all allies' multiattack rate based on their PromenadeMultiattack rate is boosted based on Promenade lvl (Can't be removed) lvl.
Masked Ball	When allies deal damage 30 or more times to the current target in 1 turn: All allies gain 6% ATK Up (Stackable / Max: 30%)ATK is boosted while active (Stackable) Strength: 6% (Max: 30%)Multiplier: Unique StackableDuration: Indefinite and 6% DEF Up (Stackable / Max: 30%)DEF is boosted while active (Stackable) Strength: 6% (Max: 30%)Duration: Indefinite.
Preparation	Unlocks at Master Level 20: Raise all allies' PromenadeMultiattack rate is boosted based on Promenade lvl (Can't be removed) lvl by 1 at battle start.

Master Level BonusesRequirements to unlock Master Levels Clear Chapter 44 Story: On One's Honor Clear Azure Sky Passage Quest: Road to Mastery Reach lvl 20 on any Tier IV or EX II class
Lvl 1 - Lvl 16 ATK +500 Lvl 2 Skill DMG +2% Lvl 17 Skill DMG +2% Lvl 3 Skill DMG Cap +1% Lvl 18 Skill DMG Cap +1% Lvl 4 ATK +500 Lvl 19 Skill DMG +2% Lvl 5 Skill DMG +2% Lvl 20 New Support Skill Lvl 6 Skill DMG Cap +1% Lvl 21 Skill DMG +2% Lvl 7 Skill DMG +2% Lvl 22 Skill DMG Cap +1% Lvl 8 Skill DMG Cap +1% Lvl 23 ATK +500 Lvl 9 Skill DMG +2% Lvl 24 Skill DMG Cap +1% Lvl 10 ATK +500 Lvl 25 ATK +500 Lvl 11 Skill DMG +2% Lvl 26 Skill DMG Cap +1% Lvl 12 Skill DMG Cap +1% Lvl 27 ATK +500 Lvl 13 ATK +500 Lvl 28 Skill DMG Cap +1% Lvl 14 Skill DMG +2% Lvl 29 Skill DMG +2% Lvl 15 Skill DMG Cap +1% Lvl 30 Upgrade Skill 1
Total Master Level Bonuses
ATK +3500 Skill DMG +20% Skill DMG Cap +10%		New Support Skill: Preparation Skill Upgrade: Bait Step

Skills

Icon	Skill Name	Effect	C/DCooldown in Turns	DurDuration in Turns or Seconds	SubSubskill usable on other classes	LVLClass level required	Notes
	Bait Step	Gain Dodge Rate UpChance to dodge DMG and debuffs Duration: 3 turns, Hostility UpMore likely to be attacked Duration: 3 turns, Dodge All (1 time)Takes no DMG or debuffs while in effect for a set period Duration: Indefinite, and LuringRaises all allies' Promenade lvl by 1 upon dodging (Can't be removed) Duration: 3 turns. At level 30: Upgrade LuringRaises all allies' Promenade lvl by 1 upon dodging (Can't be removed) Duration: 3 turns to Luring+Upon dodging: Raises all allies' Promenade lvl by 1 / 6-hit elemental DMG to a foe (Can't be removed) Duration: 3 turns.	7T	3T	No	1

Extended Mastery Skills

Icon	Skill Name	Effect	C/DCooldown	DurDuration	EMPCost in EMP	Notes
	Bounce Chasse	All allies gain Guaranteed TAGuaranteed triple attack regardless of Triple Attack Lowered debuffs Duration: 1 turn and Double StrikeAttacks twice each turn Duration: 1 turn . Inflict C.A. SealedCan't use charge attack Duration: 1 turn on all allies. (Consumes 10 PromenadeMultiattack rate is boosted based on Promenade lvl (Can't be removed) lvls from all allies.)	9T	1T	50
	Non-Sequence	6-hit, 80% elemental damage to random foes (Damage cap: ~60,000 per hit). Raise all allies' PromenadeMultiattack rate is boosted based on Promenade lvl (Can't be removed) lvl by 1. (Increase number of hits based on caster's PromenadeMultiattack rate is boosted based on Promenade lvl (Can't be removed) lvl [Max: 16 hits].)	5T	-	30
	Shall We Dance	BallroomAll foes' and allies' multiattack rate is boosted / Allies deal bonus elemental DMG for normal attacks Duration: 6 turnsField effect Local status effect to the field.	15T	6T	40

Gameplay Notes

Cerulean Evening Attire

• Each ally's multiattacks raise their PromenadeMultiattack rate is boosted based on Promenade lvl (Can't be removed)
  lvl based on number of attacks:
  • Double attacks: +1 PromenadeMultiattack rate is boosted based on Promenade lvl (Can't be removed)
    lvl.
  • Triple attacks: +2 PromenadeMultiattack rate is boosted based on Promenade lvl (Can't be removed)
    lvl.
  • Quadruple attacks: +3 PromenadeMultiattack rate is boosted based on Promenade lvl (Can't be removed)
    lvl.
• PromenadeMultiattack rate is boosted based on Promenade lvl (Can't be removed)
  grants the following effects:
  • 3% DA Up per PromenadeMultiattack rate is boosted based on Promenade lvl (Can't be removed)
    lvl (Max: 30%).
  • 2% TA Up per PromenadeMultiattack rate is boosted based on Promenade lvl (Can't be removed)
    lvl (Max: 20%).

Bait Step

• LuringRaises all allies' Promenade lvl by 1 upon dodging (Can't be removed)
  will only raise all allies' PromenadeMultiattack rate is boosted based on Promenade lvl (Can't be removed)
  lvl by 1 even if the MC has dodged multiple times in the same turn.
• At Master Level 30, Luring+Upon dodging: Raises all allies' Promenade lvl by 1 / 6-hit elemental DMG to a foe (Can't be removed)
  will deal 8-hit, 80% elemental damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~80,000 per hit) upon dodging.

Shall We Dance?

• BallroomAll foes' and allies' multiattack rate is boosted / Allies deal bonus elemental DMG for normal attacks
  Field effect
  Local status effect grants the following effects:
  • 50% DA Up and 30% TA Up to all allies and foes.
  • 10% Bonus elemental DMG to all allies.
• Casting Shall We Dance? changes the battle background.

Assessment

This section contains subjective remarks about this class. Relevancy of information and recommended weapons can quickly change over time. Use substantial discretion before heavily investing resources.

Notable Main Weapons

You will always want at least 30 hits per turn in order to trigger the stacking ATK and DEF buffs from the Masked Ball passive. Daggers that give the team multiattack buffs, Bonus Damage, or both will be useful to this end. Daggers that give multiattack bonuses to the team will also help accelerate acquisition of PromenadeMultiattack rate is boosted based on Promenade lvl (Can't be removed)
stacks via the Cerulean Evening Attire passive.

• Class Champion Weapon
  • Rudolfina - The CCW makes it safer to use  Bait StepGain Dodge Rate UpChance to dodge DMG and debuffs
    Duration: 3 turns, Hostility UpMore likely to be attacked
    Duration: 3 turns, Dodge All (1 time)Takes no DMG or debuffs while in effect for a set period
    Duration: Indefinite, and LuringRaises all allies' Promenade lvl by 1 upon dodging (Can't be removed)
    Duration: 3 turns.
    At level 30:
    Upgrade LuringRaises all allies' Promenade lvl by 1 upon dodging (Can't be removed)
    Duration: 3 turns to Luring+Upon dodging: Raises all allies' Promenade lvl by 1 / 6-hit elemental DMG to a foe (Can't be removed)
    Duration: 3 turns. as well as boosting triple attack and PromenadeMultiattack rate is boosted based on Promenade lvl (Can't be removed)
    levels on charge attack. A solid CCW, especially in elements where decent daggers are difficult to get.
    • Dancer's Humanity - The boost to charge bar gain when BallroomAll foes' and allies' multiattack rate is boosted / Allies deal bonus elemental DMG for normal attacks
      Field effect
      Local status effect is active allows Masquerade to act as a semi-alternative to charge-boosting classes such as Kengo or Rising Force.
    • Dancer's Divinity - Bonus damage based on PromenadeMultiattack rate is boosted based on Promenade lvl (Can't be removed)
      stacks, up to a maximum of 20% at 10 stacks. Relatively weak until max stacks.
    • Dancer's Devilry - For those that use  Bait StepGain Dodge Rate UpChance to dodge DMG and debuffs
      Duration: 3 turns, Hostility UpMore likely to be attacked
      Duration: 3 turns, Dodge All (1 time)Takes no DMG or debuffs while in effect for a set period
      Duration: Indefinite, and LuringRaises all allies' Promenade lvl by 1 upon dodging (Can't be removed)
      Duration: 3 turns.
      At level 30:
      Upgrade LuringRaises all allies' Promenade lvl by 1 upon dodging (Can't be removed)
      Duration: 3 turns to Luring+Upon dodging: Raises all allies' Promenade lvl by 1 / 6-hit elemental DMG to a foe (Can't be removed)
      Duration: 3 turns. as often as possible. Turns each dodge into a reasonably strong skill damage attack. Can also work well if you have other units or summons such as Nacht or Forest Ranger that can buff the MC's dodge abilities.
• Ivory Ark ⚠️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. - 15% Bonus Light DMGDeals bonus light DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
  Strength: 15%Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
  On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining. to the party on charge attack
• Love Eternal ⚠️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. - Multiattack bonus to the party on charge attack.
• Parazonium ⚠️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. - Multiattack bonus and bonus damage to the party on charge attack.
• Delta Quartz ⚠️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. - Multiattack bonus to the party on charge attack.
• Zodiaco Vitae ⚠️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. - Multiattack bonus and bonus damage to the party on charge attack.
• Four-Sky Blade Sterling and
  
  element-changed versions
  • Four-Sky Blade Incendo
  • Four-Sky Blade Aqua
  • Four-Sky Blade Terra
  • Four-Sky Blade Ventus
  • Four-Sky Blade Nyx
  • Four-Sky Blade Lumen
  - Multiattack bonus to the party on charge attack. Farmable, weaker alternative to Premium Draw daggers noted above. Can be made into an
  
  upgraded version
  • Four-Sky Blade Cardinal
  • Four-Sky Blade Cobalt
  • Four-Sky Blade Ecru
  • Four-Sky Blade Sage
  • Four-Sky Blade Ivory
  • Four-Sky Blade Obsidian
  ⚠️This weapon requires use of a Gold Brick to uncap to its full potential. Make sure this weapon is the best possible use you can get out of your Gold Brick before choosing to get it. with a 5% increase in multiattack boost at a significant cost.
• Tatjenen - Multiattack bonus and bonus damage to the party on charge attack. The buffs only lasts for 1.5 turns, notably shorter than many other daggers in this list.
• Sword of Gratitude - Multiattack bonus to the MC only.
• Le Fay - Gain strong bonus damage on charge attack, but only for the MC.
• Love Live Light and Sunshine Blade - Multiattack boost to the party on charge attack that are weaker than many alternatives, but the weapons are easily acquired from the Side Story rather than Premium Draw.
• Futsunomitama🛑This weapon requires many Gold Moons to acquire, and may also require the use of several Damascus Ingots to uncap to its full potential. Think very carefully before making the heavy commitment to acquiring this weapon! - Bonus Light DMGDeals bonus light DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
  to the party on charge attack, adds multi-hit skill damage to  Bait StepGain Dodge Rate UpChance to dodge DMG and debuffs
  Duration: 3 turns, Hostility UpMore likely to be attacked
  Duration: 3 turns, Dodge All (1 time)Takes no DMG or debuffs while in effect for a set period
  Duration: Indefinite, and LuringRaises all allies' Promenade lvl by 1 upon dodging (Can't be removed)
  Duration: 3 turns.
  At level 30:
  Upgrade LuringRaises all allies' Promenade lvl by 1 upon dodging (Can't be removed)
  Duration: 3 turns to Luring+Upon dodging: Raises all allies' Promenade lvl by 1 / 6-hit elemental DMG to a foe (Can't be removed)
  Duration: 3 turns., and extra multi-hit damage on attacks once ThunderstruckMultiattack rate is lowered based on lvl (Max: 10 / Can't be removed)
  is high enough.

Resources

• Reddit Class Discussion (2021-04-10)
• Reddit Class Discussion (2022-03-30) (post-Master Level Update)