Meta:Advanced Grids/Manual of Style
This page contains general guidelines for the content and structure of the Advanced Grids page and its sub pages. Users should review Meta:Manual of Style for general editing guidelines beforehand. Discussions for Advanced Grids pages can be done under the #wiki_grids channel in the gbf.wiki discord.
Grid Setup Guidelines
Who Can Add Setups?
Anyone can add to the Advanced Grids pages! If you're unsure of anything, a discussion thread for these pages can be found under the #wiki_grids section of the gbf.wiki discord.
What Makes a Good Setup
A good grid setup should include all relevant information that is required to run the setup. This includes not just character, weapon, and summon information, but also information such as which skills are turned off for Full Auto, or what character/weapon uncap level is required. If there are alternative characters, weapons, or summons that can be used, it should be noted in a way that makes it clear, but not overwhelming.
Grids should be built in a way that is the most optimal for the respective situation, within reason. Use the Grid Weapons section on each page as a guide to what is considered a reasonable investment. Budget options can be also be listed, so long as it also follows the Grid Weapons recommendations of what is a good weapon investment. In other words, Advanced Grids should not suggest investment into "Bad" weapons when those upgrade materials could be used elsewhere.
Things To Avoid
These pages are intended to showcase different ways to build a grid or teams for different scenarios. Listing every possible combination of weapons to cater to a players current inventory is not the goal. If a setup can run a slightly different grid or team setup, please utilize the |swap#= or |weapons2= parameters within the templates. For character replacements, a new video source should also be listed.
If a setup is different enough from the existing listed teams, then a new setup can be added. If there are many setups with very similar things, they may be grouped under a single tab with the label, (+Variations).
Sources
Setups should always include a video showcase. If a setup is uploaded without a video source, the setup will be removed.
If a grid or team setup differs from the source, it should be noted when listing the source. For example:
|source=https://twitter.com/Lysts_Sin/status/1662329464112513024 - Umikin (Different Grid)
Feel free to include multiple video sources for the same setup if they differ slightly. Notate any differences for easier navigation.
Example 1: |source=https://x.com/granbluefantasy/status/1860987007985668459 - granbluefantasy (Fraux) * https://x.com/Lysts_Sin/status/1882633010472009949 - Lysts_Sin (Maria Theresa) Example 2: |source=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5G9bFymGa8 - dy/dk (Grid 1) * https://youtu.be/F5G9bFymGa8?si=Gcuu8ByL5fPj4GkT&t=9 - dy/dk (Grid 2)
Weapon Guidlines
Overall Guidelines
Most of the time, the setups listed should be identical to the referenced video source. If the source has made any errors or substantial grid adjustments can be made, this can be edited directly or listed through the |swap#= or |weapons2= parameters within the TeamSpread template depending on the situation. However, when listing possible weapon swaps, weapons that are functionally identical (e.g. Dark Opus Weapons or Celestial Weapons should not be listed. If using |weapons#= parameters, the grids should be ordered from best to worst.
Example Situations:
- Source has both
- The same setup is posted with many grid changes - Place grid under
|weapons2=and add the new source.
When listing setups, identical grid weapons should always be grouped together.
5% boost to Fire allies' damage cap.
All Fire allies gain
Strength: 10% (Max: 30%)Duration: Indefinite and
Strength: 10,000 (Max: 30,000)Duration: Indefinite.
20% Bonus Destruction DMG effect.
10% Bonus Destruction C.A. DMG effect.
(Activates when any of Fire Omega, Fire Taboo, or Fire Optimus weapon skills have a boost of 280% or above.)
AmplifyStacking: Special normal attack DMG by 10%.
(Activates when any of Fire Omega, Fire Taboo, or Fire Optimus weapon skills have a boost of 280% or above.)
5% boost to Fire allies' damage cap.
All Fire allies gain
Strength: 10% (Max: 30%)Duration: Indefinite and
Strength: 10,000 (Max: 30,000)Duration: Indefinite.
20% Bonus Destruction DMG effect.
10% Bonus Destruction C.A. DMG effect.
(Activates when any of Fire Omega, Fire Taboo, or Fire Optimus weapon skills have a boost of 280% or above.)
AmplifyStacking: Special normal attack DMG by 10%.
(Activates when any of Fire Omega, Fire Taboo, or Fire Optimus weapon skills have a boost of 280% or above.)
{{OldSetup}} can be used to label outdated setups that still provide some value to readers. Setups that are no longer viable or encourage investment into outdated premium draw weapons will be removed.
Omega Grids
Setups that utilize Illustrious Weapons or premium draw weapons are allowed, but a farmable option should be listed whenever possible. Refer to the Special Premium Draw Weapons sections within the Grid Weapons section for a list of acceptable weapons to include. Uncap levels should also be noted in case fully uncapping is not needed.
Odious Grids
For the sake of organization, Odious weapons and grids are listed under the respective Omega Grids pages.
Optimus Grids
Optimus grids will be held to a higher level of scrutiny to prevent investment into bad resources.
Endgame Raid Solos
Manual endgame raid solo setups are allowed for the following raids. Please do not add any to other raid pages.
When adding a setup, please be realistic for any inclusions and consider how easily the setup can be replicated.
Example Situations:
- ❌ Versusia (Raid) world first solo performed by a single player with perfect game connection
- ❌ Dark Rapture Zero raid solo that requires weird promo-only weapons
Dreyse to properly execute - ❌ Seofon (Raid) manual solo video
- ❌ Belial manual solo that i do every day its so easy anyone can do it
- ✔️ Dark Rapture Zero Fire Onmyoji raid solo video
Ultimately, if you are unsure, feel free to ask in the #wiki-grids channel in Discord!
Wording
All wording should stick to official translations whenever possible.
Shorthand for certain characters, weapons, or items can be used so long as the shorthand term is clear or explained earlier in the page.
- Shortening
- Shortening
Terms like "FLB" and "ULB" should not be used. Instead, 4★ and 5★ should be used so that it is clear which level of uncap the section is referring to. The {{star}} template can be used to place the star text symbol. Example: 5{{star}} will generate 5★
All content must be written using proper sentence structure, capitalization, and punctuation.
Templates
Auto Generate
You can automatically generate the below templates using the GBF Party Parser Bookmarklet.
- Check the GitHub page for installation instructions.
- Additional edits can be made on the Grid Maker Tool if necessary.
Important Templates
Refer to the following template pages for further usage information:
Grid/Team Display Templates:
Setup Organisation and Classification Templates:
TeamTabber
The TeamTabber template is used to generate thumbnails and organise setups. When adding a setup, it is important to fill in the following parameters:
|title#=
- The title of the tab. By default, this should always just list the class the setup is using.
- e.g.
|title1=Fighter
- e.g.
- If an Illustrious Weapon is used, the title should list the weapon instead.
- e.g.
|title1=Ereshkigal
- e.g.
|time#=
- The time it takes to use the setup. This parameter is used to order the setups automatically. You do not need to reorder setups manually.
|actions#=
- Used when |time# is inappropriate, for example EX+ setups. Check template page for further information.
Additionally, the TeamTabber template can be used to group similar setups under the same thumbnail. This can be done by using {{TeamTabber|class=old-style}}.
TeamSpread
The TeamSpread template is what is used to generate the party, characters, and summons of the setup. Some guidelines include:
When listing character/weapon/summon replacements:
- If listing a singular replacement, use
{{itm|ITM NAME|large}}- e.g.
|char2=Sato|swapchar2={{itm|Anthuria|large}}
- e.g.
- If listing multiple replacements, use
{{itm|ITM NAME}}separated by<br>- e.g.
|char2=Grimnir|swap2={{itm|Lamorak|large}}<br>{{itm|Noire|large}}
- e.g.
- For character replacements, a video source should be listed alongside the original source.
For designating which skills are turned off for FA setups:
|char2=Galleon (Summer)|skilloff2=2,3
Setup type:
- Template:Setup is used to display what kind of setup is being displayed.
- Most setups should be using a Setup template. Manual setups should be the only setups not using the template.
- Further information on the template can be found here: #Setup Description Templates
Writing Rotations:
- See: Template:Rotation and Template:SkillRotation
Writing Comments:
- Comments must be written using proper sentence structure and grammar.
- Comments should be clear and concise and use proper templates if appropriate.
- See #Wording for further guidelines.
Examples
Ouroboros Mino
Skill
When MC has 1 or more Crests of their element:
6-hit, 100% Elemental damage to all foes (Damage cap: 111,250 per hit).
Inflict
Strength: 10% (Max: 30%)Duration: 180 seconds.
(Consumes 30% of charge bar.)
Support
30,000 + 5,000 Supplemental Damage to all allies based on their number of Crests of their element (Max: 55,000).
Dark Rapture Simulacrum
Mikaboshi
20% boost to Fire allies' healing specs.
Remove 1 debuff from a Fire ally when that ally takes turn-based damage.
At level 95:
Fire allies also gain
Strength: 10% (Max: 50%)Multiplier: Unique StackableDuration: Indefinite and
Strength: 10% (Max: 50%)Duration: Indefinite when they take turn-based damage.
All allies gain
Strength: 20%Duration: 3 turns,
Strength: 30%, and 1 Elemental Crest
Duration: Indefinite
Duration: Indefinite
Duration: Indefinite
Duration: Indefinite
Duration: Indefinite
Duration: Indefinite.
(Crest gained based on caster's element.) Secret Triad
Gain
Duration: 2 turns.
(When 50% charge bar is consumed: Also gain
Duration: 2 turns.) Wild Magica
When MC's HP is 50% or above after normal attacks:
6-hit, 100% Fire damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~140,000 per hit).
Raise foe's
Base Accuracy: Guaranteed to land if the foe does not have 100% debuff resistance (10,000% base accuracy)Duration: 180 seconds lvl by 1.
At end of turn when a foe's
lvl is 7 or above:
Restore 10% of Fire allies' HP (Healing cap: 500).
All Fire allies gain
Strength: 10%.
Pendulum of Strength
AmplifyStacking: Special normal attack DMG by 10%.
(Activates when any of Fire Omega, Fire Taboo, or Fire Optimus weapon skills have a boost of 280% or above.)
20% Bonus Destruction DMG effect.
10% Bonus Destruction C.A. DMG effect.
(Activates when any of Fire Omega, Fire Taboo, or Fire Optimus weapon skills have a boost of 280% or above.)
When MC's HP is 50% or above after normal attacks:
6-hit, 100% Fire damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~140,000 per hit).
Raise foe's
Base Accuracy: Guaranteed to land if the foe does not have 100% debuff resistance (10,000% base accuracy)Duration: 180 seconds lvl by 1.
At end of turn when a foe's
lvl is 7 or above:
Restore 10% of Fire allies' HP (Healing cap: 500).
All Fire allies gain
Strength: 10%.
Pendulum of Sagacity
AmplifyStacking: Special normal attack DMG by 10%.
(Activates when any of Fire Omega, Fire Taboo, or Fire Optimus weapon skills have a boost of 280% or above.)
Amplify skill damage by 10% for Dagger- and Spear-specialty allies in ArcarumArcarum: The World Beyond
Replicard Sandbox.
- youtube.com/mycoolvid2 - Uploader (Fenie)
- youtube.com/mycoolvid3 - Uploader (Mikaboshi)
Duration: Indefinite.
(Upon activating auxiliary weapon's charge attack: Gain
Duration: 1.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
On the next turn, it'll have 1 turn remaining.,
Strength: 50%Multiplier: AssassinDuration: 1.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
On the next turn, it'll have 1 turn remaining., and
Duration: 1.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
On the next turn, it'll have 1 turn remaining..
(Can only be used when an auxiliary weapon is equipped. Can't recast.) Deuce Xiphos
Duration: 2 turns.
(Can only be used when an auxiliary weaponA class specialty weapon of the same element as the main weapon, equipped in the top-left slot of the sub weapon section is equipped.) Dual Arts
(Consumes up to 50% of current HP.) Splitting Spirit
When a Fire chain burst activates:
Add 2 to the number of chains.
All Fire allies gain
Strength: 100%Duration: 0.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
On the next turn, it'll have 0 turns remaining.,
Duration: 0.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
On the next turn, it'll have 0 turns remaining., and
Strength: 10%.
(If 5 or more chains:
Also deal 10-hit, 100% Fire damage to all foes [Damage cap: ~170,000 per hit].)
AmplifyStacking: Special normal attack DMG by 10%.
(Activates when any of Fire Omega, Fire Taboo, or Fire Optimus weapon skills have a boost of 280% or above.)
Amplify normal attack damage by 15% for Gun- and Katana-specialty allies in ArcarumArcarum: The World Beyond
Replicard Sandbox.
- youtube.com/mycoolvid - Uploader
Tabber Description Templates
For a full list of parameters, check Template:Setuptab. Below are some commonly used examples:
{{Setuptab|fa}}
{{Setuptab|blue}}
{{Setuptab|coop}}
{{Setuptab|solo}}
Setup Description Templates
For a full list of parameters, check Template:Setup. Below are some commonly used examples:
{{FASetup}}
{{setup|fa|noca}}
{{setup|blue}}
{{setup|fa|blue}}
{{setup|fa|blue|noca}}
{{setup|fa|guard}}
{{setup|buffs}}
{{setup|fo|atk|hideca}}
{{setup|fa|norefresh=12:30}}
Other Setup Templates:
{{OldSetup}}
 |
This grid or team setup is old and may not work as optimally as it used to. Please use this section as a reference for creating your own updated setup. |
{{SoloSetup}}
 |
This is a manual raid solo setup. Please familiarize yourself with the raid's triggers and mechanics as well as your character's skills and abilities. |
Miscellaneous Description Templates
For TeamSpread use:
{{Advanced Grids/Artifact|fc|lvl=4+}}
{{Advanced Grids/Artifact|70def}}
Lvl 4+: Upon using a green or blue potion, boost Fated Chain bar
Max HP boost for a 70% hit to DEF
Use {{Advanced Grids/Ring}} to reach 100% TA