Nekomancer

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Class Data
Class line	Mystic ⇢ Nekomancer
Description	Draw upon the power of night to bolster your magic, bring chaos to your foes, and look absolutely adorable.
Style		Specialty
Prerequisites	CP ×3,000 Mystic Distinction ×20 Master of MeowOld Cat Teaches New Tricks Rewards Crystal ×50 - Clear Chapter 34 (71/120) Quest: Old Cat Teaches New Tricks Change the Kapilavastu's Element Clear Chapter 63 Story: Boundless Joy
Level BonusesLevel bonuses are earned with levels 1, 5, 10, 15, and 20.	Lvl 1 HP +1000   Total: HP +3000 Double attack rate +5% Triple attack rate +5% Lvl 5 Double attack rate +5% Lvl 10  HP +1000 Lvl 15 Triple attack rate +5% Lvl 20 HP +1000
Master Bonuses	ATK Boost to main weapon's ATK when main weapon is a staff +3%
Class Weapon	Lunatic Broom
Support Skills
Black Cat Robe	When Cat's Meow is not active: One-foe attacks become all-foe attacks / Gain Bonus Elemental DMG effect based on amount of MPMagic power is amplified (5% per MPMagic power is amplified up to 75%)
Meow Points	Consume all MPMagic power is amplified to boost charge attack specs upon using charge attack (10% boost to C.A. DMG and 2% boost to C.A. DMG cap per MPMagic power is amplified ) (Recover 1 MPMagic power is amplified every turn / Max: 15)
Base Multiattack Rates
Base DA RateIncluding Support Skills/Level Bonuses	9%	Base TA RateIncluding Support Skills/Level Bonuses	6%
Recommended Extended Mastery Perks
Attack, Double Attack, Debuff Success, Charge Attack Damage
Recommended Subskills
Extended Mastery Skills:  MoonshadowConvert your charge bar to MPMagic power is amplified .: Helps manage and replenish MP.  Black Cat's PathEnd Cat's Meow and inflict 20% ATK DownATK is lowered Strength: 20%Base Accuracy: 100%Stacking: Dual, TA DownTriple attack rate is lowered Base Accuracy: 100%, DA DownDouble attack rate is lowered Base Accuracy: 100%, and 20% Debuff Res. DownDebuff resistance is lowered Strength: 20%Base Accuracy: 100% on all enemies.: Used to end Cat's MeowGain Cat's MeowUsing MP to gain buffs . Sharp boost to allies' stats (Consumes 3 MPMagic power is amplified every turn / Hit to caster's stats for 3 turns when Cat's Meow ends on recast or when MPMagic power is amplified is 0). without incurring penalties.  Paws of PowerGain 40% DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted Strength: 40%Duration: 3 turns, 30% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted Strength: 30%Duration: 3 turns, and 100% / 30% Critical Hit Rate UpDMG is slightly boosted for critical hits Strength: 100% chance of dealing 30% more damage.Duration: 3 turns. Consumes 3 MPMagic power is amplified .: Boosts multiattack and damage, especially on-element. Subskills:  Splitting SpiritSacrifice 50% of current HP to increase charge bar by 3% for every 250 HP lost.: Manages charge bar, either to convert to MP or to enable usage of a charge attack after conversion.

Skills

Icon	Skill Name	Effect	C/DCooldown in Turns	DurDuration in Turns or Seconds	SubSubskill usable on other classes	LVLClass level required	Notes
	Cat's Meow	Gain Cat's MeowUsing MP to gain buffs . Sharp boost to allies' stats (Consumes 3 MPMagic power is amplified every turn / Hit to caster's stats for 3 turns when Cat's Meow ends on recast or when MPMagic power is amplified is 0).	2T		No	1	Stat boost (applied only on the turn of the attack): 30% ATK UpATK is boosted Strength: 30%Stacking: Single 80% DEF UpDEF is boosted Strength: 80% 60% DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted Strength: 60% 10% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted Strength: 10% 50% Debuff Res. UpDebuff resistance is boosted Strength: 50% Caster debuff: ATK DownATK is lowered Duration: 3 turns, DEF DownDEF is lowered Duration: 3 turns, DA DownDouble attack rate is lowered Duration: 3 turns, TA DownTriple attack rate is lowered Duration: 3 turns, 100% Debuff Res. DownDebuff resistance is lowered Strength: 100%Duration: 3 turns, Hostility UpMore likely to be attacked Duration: 3 turns

Extended Mastery Skills

Icon	Skill Name	Effect	C/DCooldown	DurDuration	EMPCost in EMP	Notes
	Black Cat's Path	End Cat's Meow and inflict 20% ATK DownATK is lowered Strength: 20%Base Accuracy: 100%Stacking: Dual, TA DownTriple attack rate is lowered Base Accuracy: 100%, DA DownDouble attack rate is lowered Base Accuracy: 100%, and 20% Debuff Res. DownDebuff resistance is lowered Strength: 20%Base Accuracy: 100% on all enemies.	7T	180s	25	Cannot be used unless Cat's Meow is active Adds 3T to Cat's Meow's current cooldown Will not trigger Cat's Meow debuffs upon removal
	Moonshadow	Convert your charge bar to MPMagic power is amplified .	4T		30	1.5 MPMagic power is amplified per 10% Charge Bar (MPMagic power is amplified converted is rounded up) Only consumes charge bar necessary to reach maximum (15) MPMagic power is amplified
	Paws of Power	Gain 40% DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted Strength: 40%Duration: 3 turns, 30% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted Strength: 30%Duration: 3 turns, and 100% / 30% Critical Hit Rate UpDMG is slightly boosted for critical hits Strength: 100% chance of dealing 30% more damage.Duration: 3 turns. Consumes 3 MPMagic power is amplified .	8T	3T	20

Assessment

The Nekomancer is a hybrid class with two distinct playstyles depending on whether or not  Cat's MeowGain Cat's MeowUsing MP to gain buffs
. Sharp boost to allies' stats (Consumes 3 MPMagic power is amplified
every turn / Hit to caster's stats for 3 turns when Cat's Meow ends on recast or when MPMagic power is amplified
is 0). is active. When the skill is active, the class becomes a team buffer, offering a wide set of virtually undispellable stats to the entire party. When the skill is inactive, the class becomes a selfish attacker, with the ability to hit all enemies with bonus damage and dishes out strong charge attacks. Regardless of the playstyle, however, the Nekomancer is a fairly micro-intensive unit as it relies on proper management of the charge bar and its unique status, the MPMagic power is amplified
.

More mundanely, the Nekomancer can also be seen as direct upgrade of the Mystic, and can be used similar to the class for farming content on auto, such as Angel Halo.

As the Nekomancer is only proficient to staff weapons, it has a more limited amount of weapon options compared to other staff-class counterparts, the Warlock and the Sage. Still, it does have access to a few good weapons. The best option is its class weapon, the Lunatic Broom, which is a superb main hand due to making MPMagic power is amplified
management more efficient. The non-upgraded version, the Kapilavastu is also a decent option, especially when using  Fate ForeseenConvert entire charge bar to MPMagic power is amplified
. as the method of regaining MPMagic power is amplified
. Other examples include Hollowsky Staff, Ultima Staff, Obscuritas and True Glacial Dream Staff.

When choosing subskills, consider the following:

•  Black Cat's PathEnd Cat's Meow and inflict 20% ATK DownATK is lowered
  Strength: 20%Base Accuracy: 100%Stacking: Dual, TA DownTriple attack rate is lowered
  Base Accuracy: 100%, DA DownDouble attack rate is lowered
  Base Accuracy: 100%, and 20% Debuff Res. DownDebuff resistance is lowered
  Strength: 20%Base Accuracy: 100% on all enemies. — A good option for ending Cat's MeowGain Cat's MeowUsing MP to gain buffs
  . Sharp boost to allies' stats (Consumes 3 MPMagic power is amplified
  every turn / Hit to caster's stats for 3 turns when Cat's Meow ends on recast or when MPMagic power is amplified
  is 0). due to its ability to prevent the latter from self-inflicting debuffs to the class. It also provides a small defensive measure as well as a boost to debuffers in a raid.
•  MoonshadowConvert your charge bar to MPMagic power is amplified
  . — Provides an efficient way to regain MPMagic power is amplified
  at the cost of charge bar.
•  Fate ForeseenConvert entire charge bar to MPMagic power is amplified
  . — Though less efficient than MoonshadowConvert your charge bar to MPMagic power is amplified
  ., using up the entire charge bar as well as only being limited to convert up to 10 MPMagic power is amplified
  , its main draw is its designation as a Base Skill, allowing it to be paired with any number of skills, including EMP skills. Its efficiency increases with Kapilavastu.
•  Splitting SpiritSacrifice 50% of current HP to increase charge bar by 3% for every 250 HP lost. — Boosts charge bar which can either be used to convert to MPMagic power is amplified
  via MoonshadowConvert your charge bar to MPMagic power is amplified
  . or Fate ForeseenConvert entire charge bar to MPMagic power is amplified
  ., or to use for a standard Charge Attack. Its ability to reduce HP also makes it a decent enabler for Enmity. Its efficiency increases with Kapilavastu.
•  Paws of PowerGain 40% DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted
  Strength: 40%Duration: 3 turns, 30% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted
  Strength: 30%Duration: 3 turns, and 100% / 30% Critical Hit Rate UpDMG is slightly boosted for critical hits
  Strength: 100% chance of dealing 30% more damage.Duration: 3 turns. Consumes 3 MPMagic power is amplified
  . — A decent option for attackers, the skill provides a good boost to multiattack and effectively a 30% boost to damage, provided when fighting on-element. When paired with Cat's MeowGain Cat's MeowUsing MP to gain buffs
  . Sharp boost to allies' stats (Consumes 3 MPMagic power is amplified
  every turn / Hit to caster's stats for 3 turns when Cat's Meow ends on recast or when MPMagic power is amplified
  is 0)., it provides a near guaranteed multiattack, allowing for quick charge bar generation.
•  Double Trouble IIIGain 100% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted
  Strength: 100%Duration: 1 turn .
  Spear: All parties gain 10% DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted
  Strength: 10%Duration: 3 turnsWithout other buffs and 5~10% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted
  Strength: 5~10%Duration: 3 turnsMaximum effect at 3 buffs..
  Axe: Inflict DA DownDouble attack rate is lowered
  and TA DownTriple attack rate is lowered
  on one enemy. — Another good option for attackers, as well as an alternative for  Splitting SpiritSacrifice 50% of current HP to increase charge bar by 3% for every 250 HP lost. for gaining charge bar.
•  Third EyeGrant an ally 100% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted
  Strength: 100%. — The Mystic EMP skill is a good alternative for Double Trouble IIIGain 100% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted
  Strength: 100%Duration: 1 turn .
  Spear: All parties gain 10% DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted
  Strength: 10%Duration: 3 turnsWithout other buffs and 5~10% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted
  Strength: 5~10%Duration: 3 turnsMaximum effect at 3 buffs..
  Axe: Inflict DA DownDouble attack rate is lowered
  and TA DownTriple attack rate is lowered
  on one enemy.. Although it has a slightly longer cooldown, it is also capable of buffing any other unit in the party, allowing for powerful attacks and charge bar boosts.

Other standard subskill options include:

•  ClarityRemove 1 debuff from all parties. — If the raid requires clearing powerful debuffs.
•  DispelRemoves one buff from a foe — If the raid requires a way to remove a powerful buff.
•  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. — For capping attack and/or defense down. The attack down does not stack with Black Cat's PathEnd Cat's Meow and inflict 20% ATK DownATK is lowered
  Strength: 20%Base Accuracy: 100%Stacking: Dual, TA DownTriple attack rate is lowered
  Base Accuracy: 100%, DA DownDouble attack rate is lowered
  Base Accuracy: 100%, and 20% Debuff Res. DownDebuff resistance is lowered
  Strength: 20%Base Accuracy: 100% on all enemies.
•  Armor Break100% elemental damage to one enemy and inflict 20% DEF DownDEF is lowered
  Strength: 20%Base Accuracy: 80%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Single. — For capping defense down.
•  Rain of Arrows III300% elemental damage to all enemies.
  Inflict 25% ATK DownATK is lowered
  Strength: 25%Duration: 180 seconds. — For capping attack down.

Resources

• Reddit Class Discussion (2019-08-23)