Raids:Pride of the Ascendant Gilbert ProudPlus

From Granblue Fantasy Wiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Disclaimer
This section is still being written; it may be wildly inaccurate or missing significant data.
If you can help please feel free to edit it but please write edit summaries, preferably with sources.

Lvl 200 Gilbert
Cost to Host: 0 AP Unlock: Clear Pride of the Ascendant (Gilbert) - Proud
Location: Chapter 109 (110): Starke Island - Ruins of Treylant
Wave Name Lvl HP Charge Mode
First Phase Gilbert 200 300,000,000 No
Special Attacks Triggers and Notes
  • Soul Forger
Inflicts Max HP Capped (20,000)Max HP is capped (Can't be removed)
Strength: 20,000Duration: Indefinite on all allies. (Bypasses 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.", ImmuneDebuffs will be nullified
, and debuff resistance effects.)
  • Bright Eyes
Gilbert gains two random buffs:
  • Theatre of Pain
Dark damage to all allies.
Removes one buff from all allies.
Gilbert gains one random buff.
  • Ice Avalanche
30-hitVerification needed. Water damage to random allies.
Inflicts GlaciateATK, DEF, and multiattack rate is lowered / HP is lowered on every turn (Same effect will be spread to an ally when the character uses a skill / Spread effect ignores debuff immunity)
Strength: 3% of max HPDuration: 2 turns on one ally.
  • Full Elixir cannot be used in this quest.
  • This quest has a time limit of 30 minutes.
  • For all phases, triggers activate even if Gilbert has SleepCan't attack and takes big DMG (Ends upon taking DMG)
    Takes 25% more damage    .
  • For all phases, Gilbert is immune to ParalyzedCan't attack
    , ZombifiedReceives DMG if healed
    , and Lethal HitInstant death for the victim.
    .
  • Normal attacks have a chance to inflict TargetMore likely to be attacked
    Duration: 2 turns    .
  • Upon entering the battle
Casts Soul Forger.
  • At the end of every sixth turn
Casts Bright Eyes.
  • At end of turn when Gilbert has less than 6 debuffs
Casts Theatre of Pain.
  • When an ally has TargetMore likely to be attacked
Casts Ice Avalanche.
  • 70% Trigger
Moves to Second Phase.
Second Phase Gilbert 200 210,000,000 (70%) No
Special Attacks Triggers and Notes
  • Bright Eyes
Gilbert gains two random buffs.
  • Battlefield
Dark damage to all allies.
Gilbert gains twoVerification needed. random buffs.
  • Theatre of Pain
Dark damage to all allies.
Removes one buff from all allies.
Gilbert gains one random buff.
  • Divergent Holy
Heavy multi-hit random-elemental damage to the ally with the lowest HP. Moves to next ally with the lowest HP if target dies.
Dispels all buffs from all allies.
  • At the beginning of phase, removes all debuffs on Gilbert and gains Desire for RevengeLands 2 random buffs on Gilbert when an ally uses a buff skill (Can't be removed)
    Duration: Indefinite    .
  • Normal attacks hit all allies and remove one buff. If his attack misses all party members, dispel doesn't happen; if he hits at least one party member, removes one buff from all party members.
  • At the end of every sixth turn
Casts Bright Eyes.
  • At end of turn when Gilbert has less than 6 debuffs
Casts Theatre of Pain.
  • When Gilbert has three or moreIncluding Desire for RevengeLands 2 random buffs on Gilbert when an ally uses a buff skill (Can't be removed)
    .     buffs
Casts Divergent Holy.
  • 70% Trigger
Casts Battlefield.
  • 50% Trigger
Casts Battlefield.
  • 30% Trigger
Moves to Third Phase.
Third Phase Gilbert 200 90,000,000 (30%) No
Special Attacks Triggers and Notes
  • Hyperdrive
99,999 Plain Damage to the ally with the highest HPIf multiple allies are tied for the highest HP, targets the one in the earlier position (e.g., if second and fourth position are tied, it targets second)..
If the target is knocked out, inflicts Death IneluctableCan't be revived (Can't be removed)
.
  • Theatre of Pain II
Dark damage to all allies.
Removes two buffs from all allies.Verification needed.
Gilbert gains two random buffs.
  • Black Album
Knocks out all allies.
Also hits backline allies and ignores AutoreviveRecovers once from a knockout while in effect
.
  • At beginning of phase, removes all debuffs from Gilbert and gains Vengeful InnocenceRestores Gilbert's HP and removes 1 debuff from him when an ally uses a healing skill (Can't be removed)
    Strength: 1,000,000 HPDuration: Indefinite    .
  • Normal attacks hit 5Verification needed. times.
  • Every sixth turn
Casts Hyperdrive.
  • At end of turn when Gilbert has less than 7 debuffs
Gains 1 lvl of Gate to the OtherworldThe special attack Black Album will activate when lvl reaches 5 (Can't be removed / Lvl rises when Gilbert has less than 7 debuffs at end of turn)
Duration: Indefinite.
  • When Gate to the OtherworldThe special attack Black Album will activate when lvl reaches 5 (Can't be removed / Lvl rises when Gilbert has less than 7 debuffs at end of turn)
     lvl is at 5
Casts Black Album.
  • At end of turn when any ally is below 50% HP
Casts Theatre of Pain II.
  • 30% Trigger
Casts Hyperdrive.
N - Normal, OD - Overdrive, TR - Trigger
Rewards
First clear: Cloud Commendation, Crystal ×50
Wooden Silver Gold
- - -

Strategy

The key to defeating Gilbert is compensating for his mechanical gimmicks. His damage and health is not exceptionally difficult to endure otherwise.

As a result, it does not require an exceptional grid, but demands very specific character/summon utilities.

The major gimmicks with suggested counters are as follows:

  • All Phases - Gilbert periodically gains powerful local buffs
    • What you Need - Lots of Dispels ( True Big Bang500%Massive Light damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~2,020,000) and remove 1 buff.
      Inflict 30% Dark ATK DownDark ATK is lowered
      Strength: 30%Base Accuracy: 100%Duration: 180 seconds      , 100% DA DownDouble attack rate is lowered
      Strength: 100%Base Accuracy: 100%Duration: 180 seconds      , and 20% TA DownTriple attack rate is lowered
      Strength: 20%Base Accuracy: 100%Duration: 180 seconds      .      ,  HamsaWings of Light Massive Wind damage to all foes and remove 1 buff.
      Inflict 50% ATK DownATK is lowered
      Strength: 50%Duration: 3 turnsLocal status effect       and 50% DEF DownDEF is lowered
      Strength: 50%Duration: 3 turnsLocal status effect       for 3 turns.      ,  ThorMjolnir Massive Light damage to all foes.
      Inflict 40% ATK DownATK is lowered
      Strength: 40%Base Accuracy: Guaranteed to land if the foe does not have 100% debuff resistance (10,000% base accuracy)Duration: 180 seconds      , 40% DEF DownDEF is lowered
      Strength: 40%Base Accuracy: Guaranteed to land if the foe does not have 100% debuff resistance (10,000% base accuracy)Duration: 180 seconds      , DA DownDouble attack rate is lowered
      Base Accuracy: Guaranteed to land if the foe does not have 100% debuff resistance (10,000% base accuracy)Duration: 180 seconds      , TA DownTriple attack rate is lowered
      Base Accuracy: Guaranteed to land if the foe does not have 100% debuff resistance (10,000% base accuracy)Duration: 180 seconds       and 20% Debuff Res. DownDebuff resistance is lowered
      Strength: 20%Base Accuracy: Guaranteed to land if the foe does not have 100% debuff resistance (10,000% base accuracy)Duration: 180 seconds      .
      Remove 1 buff effect.      ,  DispelRemoves 1 buff from a foe.,  Dispel DelugeRemove 1 buff from all foes.)
  • All Phases - Gilbert casts a very punishing trigger (Theatre of Pain) if he has less than 6 (7 in Phase 3) debuffs at the end of each turn
  • Phase Changes (70%, 30%) - Gilbert removes all debuffs on himself
    • What you Need - All of the above plus careful timing and  QilinDelta Massive Dark damage to all foes. End all allies' skill cooldowns. for emergencies
  • Phase 1 - Gilbert randomly applies TargetMore likely to be attacked
    , following with a dangerous trigger if it is not removed
    • What you Need - Debuff removal (eg.  ClarityRemove 1 debuff from all parties.,  Peace of MindRemove 1 debuff from all allies.
      All allies gain Shield (500)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount
      Strength: 500Duration: 3 turns      .      ,  Blessing of LightRemove all debuffs from all allies.
      At level 85:
      All allies also gain 100% Debuff Res. UpDebuff resistance is boosted
      Strength: 100%Duration: 3 turns      .
      At level 130:
      All allies also gain Dispel Cancel (1 time)Effects that remove buffs will be nullified (1 time)
      Duration: Indefinite      .      ). Additionally, ways to reduce how often TargetMore likely to be attacked
       is applied, such as BlindedAttacks have a slight chance to miss
      , CharmedAttacks are slightly limited
      , and Mirror ImageNext one-to-one attack received will be ineffective
      (Effect removed on next all-foe all-ally attack)
       - Gilbert's attacks must land in order to apply the debuff.
  • Phase 2 - Gilbert gains Desire for RevengeLands 2 random buffs on Gilbert when an ally uses a buff skill (Can't be removed)
    , viciously punishing the use of Buff (Yellow-bordered) skills
  • Phase 3 - Gilbert will cast Theatre of Pain II at the end of the turn if any allies are below 50% HP
    • What you Need - Healing or Shields to remain healthy (eg.  Sail OnMassive Light damage to a foe.
      All allies gain 20% ATK UpATK is boosted
      Strength: 20%Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
      On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining.      .
      After 4★:
      Buff increased to 25% ATK UpATK is boosted
      Strength: 25%Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
      On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining.      .
      All allies also gain Shield (1500)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount
      Strength: 1500      .      ,  SunshineRestore 200 + 20% of all allies' HP (Healing cap: 3000).
      All allies gain RefreshHP is restored on every turn
      Strength: 300 HPDuration: 3 turns      .
      At level 55:
      Effect enhanced.
      At level 95:
      Healing cap increased to 4000.
      RefreshHP is restored on every turn
      Strength: 300 HPDuration: 3 turns       upgraded to RevitalizeRecover HP each turn. Boost to charge bar if HP is full.
      Strength: 500 HP or 10% charge barDuration: 3 turns      .
      All allies also gain StrengthATK is greatly boosted based on how high HP is
      Strength: 20% when HP is 50% or above, 10% when at 1 HPDuration: 3 turnsStacking: Teamwide      .      ,  ZeusOlympian Punishment 400% Light damage to all foes (Damage cap: ~860,000).
      All allies gain Shield (3000)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount
      Strength: 3000Duration: Indefinite      .      ), but remember: no Buff skills
  • Phase 3 - Gilbert gains Vengeful InnocenceRestores Gilbert's HP and removes 1 debuff from him when an ally uses a healing skill (Can't be removed)
    , slightly punishing the use of Healing (Green-bordered) skills
    • What you Need - Because the effect is much less punishing than using a Buff skill or enduring Theatre of Pain II, some Healing skills can still be used (usually Fif's, due to the generally enormous value of her skills) provided debuffs can quickly be reapplied to Gilbert. Still, it is wise not to over-invest in Healing skills, and to bring immediate debuff sources such as  ThorMjolnir Massive Light damage to all foes.
      Inflict 40% ATK DownATK is lowered
      Strength: 40%Base Accuracy: Guaranteed to land if the foe does not have 100% debuff resistance (10,000% base accuracy)Duration: 180 seconds      , 40% DEF DownDEF is lowered
      Strength: 40%Base Accuracy: Guaranteed to land if the foe does not have 100% debuff resistance (10,000% base accuracy)Duration: 180 seconds      , DA DownDouble attack rate is lowered
      Base Accuracy: Guaranteed to land if the foe does not have 100% debuff resistance (10,000% base accuracy)Duration: 180 seconds      , TA DownTriple attack rate is lowered
      Base Accuracy: Guaranteed to land if the foe does not have 100% debuff resistance (10,000% base accuracy)Duration: 180 seconds       and 20% Debuff Res. DownDebuff resistance is lowered
      Strength: 20%Base Accuracy: Guaranteed to land if the foe does not have 100% debuff resistance (10,000% base accuracy)Duration: 180 seconds      .       and/or  QilinDelta Massive Dark damage to all foes. End all allies' skill cooldowns..
  • Phase 3 - At 30% and then every 6 turns, Gilbert will deal 99999 Plain damage to your highest HP character
    • This cannot be survived with AutoreviveRecovers once from a knockout while in effect
       as it applies Death IneluctableCan't be revived (Can't be removed)
    • This can be survived with Lethal Attack DodgedCan withstand lethal DMG (Leaves 1 HP)
      , but will trigger Theatre of Pain II (which may kill them anyway)
    • What you Need - There are three viable solutions:
      • a) Lethal Attack DodgedCan withstand lethal DMG (Leaves 1 HP)
         AND a way to survive Theatre of Pain II (eg. AutoreviveRecovers once from a knockout while in effect
         or ShieldNext ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount
        );  Five-Soul's CharityRevive all allies with full HP.
        All non-revived allies gain Lethal Attack Dodged (1 time)Can withstand lethal DMG (Leaves 1 HP / Can't be removed)
        Duration: Indefinite        .
        (Can't recast.)         is the obvious solve
      • b) Geisenborger with  I'll Bet My SoulGain Impregnable FortressDebuffs will be nullified / Jammed effect / Can withstand lethal DMG (Leaves 1 HP) (Can't be removed) (Effect duration extends upon being targeted by a light ally's healing skill or buff skill)
        Strength: 40%-120%Duration: 5 turns        .
        (Will be knocked out when effect ends.)
        (Effect duration extends upon being targeted by a Light ally's healing skill or buff skill.)         active
      • c) Simply allow your characters to die to Hyperdrive and try to kill Gilbert before he kills you (the benefit of this is he will not cast Theatre of Pain II)
  • That's it! - Be sure to read Gilbert's battle data for details on his buffs and how his normal attacks change, but ultimately you should be fine if you can handle his triggers and strict composition requirements.

Composition

So, now that you know what to do. Who should you bring?

Ideal

5★ Fif is a great asset in the fight. Every aspect of her kit counters Gilbert in some way.

  •  True Big Bang500%Massive Light damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~2,020,000) and remove 1 buff.
    Inflict 30% Dark ATK DownDark ATK is lowered
    Strength: 30%Base Accuracy: 100%Duration: 180 seconds    , 100% DA DownDouble attack rate is lowered
    Strength: 100%Base Accuracy: 100%Duration: 180 seconds    , and 20% TA DownTriple attack rate is lowered
    Strength: 20%Base Accuracy: 100%Duration: 180 seconds    .     both Dispels and applies three Debuffs
  •  SunshineRestore 200 + 20% of all allies' HP (Healing cap: 3000).
    All allies gain RefreshHP is restored on every turn
    Strength: 300 HPDuration: 3 turns    .
    At level 55:
    Effect enhanced.
    At level 95:
    Healing cap increased to 4000.
    RefreshHP is restored on every turn
    Strength: 300 HPDuration: 3 turns     upgraded to RevitalizeRecover HP each turn. Boost to charge bar if HP is full.
    Strength: 500 HP or 10% charge barDuration: 3 turns    .
    All allies also gain StrengthATK is greatly boosted based on how high HP is
    Strength: 20% when HP is 50% or above, 10% when at 1 HPDuration: 3 turnsStacking: Teamwide    .     provides enormous healing (and StrengthATK is greatly boosted based on how high HP is
     on Healing/Green skill)
  •  Blessing of LightRemove all debuffs from all allies.
    At level 85:
    All allies also gain 100% Debuff Res. UpDebuff resistance is boosted
    Strength: 100%Duration: 3 turns    .
    At level 130:
    All allies also gain Dispel Cancel (1 time)Effects that remove buffs will be nullified (1 time)
    Duration: Indefinite    .     removes TargetMore likely to be attacked
     (and everything else)
  •  ReincarnationGrant an ally Magic TorrentRecovers once from a knockout while in effect /
    ATK is boosted /
    DEF is boosted /
    Double attack rate is boosted /
    Triple attack rate is boosted
    Deals bonus light DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
    Charge bar is boosted on every turn
    (Can't be removed)
    Multiplier: PerpetuityDuration: 15 turns    .     can save a character from Hyperdrive if combined with Lethal Attack DodgedCan withstand lethal DMG (Leaves 1 HP)
  •  Five-Soul's CharityRevive all allies with full HP.
    All non-revived allies gain Lethal Attack Dodged (1 time)Can withstand lethal DMG (Leaves 1 HP / Can't be removed)
    Duration: Indefinite    .
    (Can't recast.)     is the best solution to Hyperdrive / Phase 3 by far

Other team members have somewhat reasonable substitutes. 5★ Fif does not. It is strongly recommended to acquire her before attempting to clear Proud+, and clearing it without her can be considered an even greater challenge/achievement!

  •  The Last Wish1000% Light damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~1,600,000).
    All Light allies gain Sign of ZooeyNormal attack and C.A. DMG dealt is partially absorbed to HP /
    ATK is boosted /
    DEF is boosted /
    (Can't be removed)
    Strength: 5% of max HP (Healing cap: 1000) / 100% ATK Up / 100% DEF UpMultiplier: NormalDuration: 5 turnsStacking: Special Buff    .     provides enormous buffs and healing on a non-buff/healing skill
  • Fif + Zooey has always been a strong HL/Survival combination
  • Zooey's three Attack/Red skills give her additional value against Gilbert
  • Sign of ZooeyNormal attack and C.A. DMG dealt is partially absorbed to HP /
    ATK is boosted /
    DEF is boosted /
    (Can't be removed)
    's enormous DEF buff counters most of Gilbert's damage
  • Her hostility boost and ability to dodge attacks help prevent Gilbert from applying TargetMore likely to be attacked
     in the first phase
  • Additional  QilinDelta Massive Dark damage to all foes. value

Alternatives

  •  Ars GloriaAll Light allies gain Eternal OuroborosDouble attack rate is boosted /
    Triple attack rate is boosted /
    Charge attack DMG is boosted /
    C.A. DMG cap is boosted
    Maximum amount of DMG that can be dealt per C.A. to foes who cap C.A. DMG is boosted /
    Charge bar gain is lowered /
    (Can't be removed)
    Duration: Indefinite    .
    (Can't recast.)     provides strong buffs that persist for whole fight after being safely used in Phase 1.
  •  Pinnacle of GeometryInflict Can't ActCan't attack (Can't be removed / Can't be extended)
    Base Accuracy: GuaranteedDuration: 1 turn Local status effect    , 100% DA DownDouble attack rate is lowered
    Strength: 100%Base Accuracy: 200%Duration: 6 turnsLocal status effect    , 100% TA DownTriple attack rate is lowered
    Strength: 100%Base Accuracy: 200%Duration: 6 turnsLocal status effect    , and 30% Accuracy LoweredAttacks and special attacks have a chance to miss
    Strength: 30%Base Accuracy: 200%Duration: 6 turnsLocal status effect     on all foes.     provides multiple strong defensive debuffs and allows you to delay Hyperdrive.
  • Her second passive turns all dispel skills that are frequently used in the fight into powerful plain damage (888,888) nukes.

  •  Jolly Jingle300% Light damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~400,000).
    Inflict HenpeckedATK is lowered / For every 12,240,000 light skill DMG dealt to this foe: Bonus plain DMG / Remove 1 buff (Can't be removed)
    Strength: 10% ATK DownBase Accuracy: 200%Duration: IndefiniteStacking: Permanent    .
    (Hit number increases upon each cast [Max: 5 hits].)     applies HenpeckedATK is lowered / For every 12,240,000 light skill DMG dealt to this foe: Bonus plain DMG / Remove 1 buff (Can't be removed)
    Strength: 10% ATK DownBase Accuracy: 200%Duration: IndefiniteStacking: Permanent     which counts as 2 separate, undispellable buffs, as well as provides additional source of dispel.
  •  No Spring Chicken300% Light damage to all foes (Damage cap: ~400,000).
    Inflict 15% Dark ATK DownDark ATK is lowered
    Strength: 15%Base Accuracy: 100%Duration: 180 seconds     and 25% Light DEF DownDEF is lowered for light DMG
    Strength: 25%Base Accuracy: 100%Duration: 180 seconds    .
    (From 2nd cast onward:
    Also inflict 50% DA DownDouble attack rate is lowered
    Strength: 50%Base Accuracy: 100%Duration: 180 seconds     and 50% TA DownTriple attack rate is lowered
    Strength: 50%Base Accuracy: 100%Duration: 180 seconds    .
    From 3rd cast onward:
    Also inflict DelayReduce a foe's filled charge diamonds by 1
    Base Accuracy: 100%    .)     from 2nd cast onwards applies four different debuffs.
  •  Fly the NestGrant a Light ally Mother Hen's BeatsLight ATK is boosted / DEF is boosted / Maximum amount of DMG that can be dealt per hit is boosted / Chance to nullify DMG and debuffs / 4-hit light DMG to a foe upon dodging (Can't be removed)
    Duration: Indefinite    .
    (When Mother Hen's BeatsLight ATK is boosted / DEF is boosted / Maximum amount of DMG that can be dealt per hit is boosted / Chance to nullify DMG and debuffs / 4-hit light DMG to a foe upon dodging (Can't be removed)
    Duration: Indefinite     is already granted:
    Restore target's HP [Healing cap: 10,000] and remove all debuffs.)     applies strong, permament buff that helps with sustain in later parts of the fight.
  •  Come Home to Roost450%Massive Light damage to a foe.
    All allies gain StrengthATK is greatly boosted based on how high HP is
    Strength: 30%-10%Duration: 3.5 turnsStacking: TeamwideApplied during the attack phase.
    On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining.     and Shield (1000)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount
    Strength: 1000Duration: Indefinite    .
    (400% Bonus Light damage to a foe with HenpeckedATK is lowered / For every 12,240,000 light skill DMG dealt to this foe: Bonus plain DMG / Remove 1 buff (Can't be removed)
     [Damage cap: ~635,000].)     provides small form of sustain that isn't punished even in the Phase 3.

  •  Tranquil Crescent8-hit, 100% Light damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~67,500 per hit).
    Remove 1 buff.
    (Auto-activates when a foe uses a special attack.)     provides dispel on reasonable cooldown. It also auto-activates when Gilbert casts Battlefield or Hyperdrive, immediately dispelling one of his buffs.
  •  Sakura SerenadeCaster and Light MC gain C.A. Reactivation (1 time)Charge attack reactivates (1 time)
    Duration: Indefinite    .     might be worth activating in Phase 3 to quickly finish the fight.

  •  Radiation Bolt IIRemove 1 buff from a foe.
    Inflict Passage of PeaceDEF is lowered /
    Debuff resistance is lowered (Can't be removed)
    Strength: 10% DEF Down / 10% Debuff Resistance DownBase Accuracy: 200%Duration: IndefiniteStacking: PermanentLocal status effect    .     provides dispel on short cooldown, also applies 2 unique, undispellable debuffs in the form of Passage of PeaceDEF is lowered /
    Debuff resistance is lowered (Can't be removed)
    Strength: 10% DEF Down / 10% Debuff Resistance DownBase Accuracy: 200%Duration: IndefiniteStacking: PermanentLocal status effect
  •  Sacred Shield250% Light damage to all foes (Damage cap: ~630,000).
    All allies gain Unchallenged (1 time)Next DMG received will be ineffective
    Duration: Indefinite     and Dispel Cancel (1 time)Effects that remove buffs will be nullified (1 time)
    Duration: Indefinite    .     is a strong defensive option against Battlefield while also applying Dispel Cancel (1 time)Effects that remove buffs will be nullified (1 time)
    Duration: Indefinite


  •  Healing EvolutionRestore 20% of all allies' HP (Healing cap: 1500) and remove 1 debuff. is excellent for TargetMore likely to be attacked
     and has decent healing throughput throughout the battle
  •  Aqua Blade500% Light damage to all foes (Damage cap: ~595,000).
    Inflict 10% DEF Down (Stackable / Max: 40%)DEF is lowered (Stackable)
    Strength: 10% (Max: 40%)Base Accuracy: 90%Duration: 180 seconds    .
    Gain 60% Light ATK UpLight ATK is boosted
    Strength: 60%Duration: 3 turns    .
    (When a foe's ThunderstruckMultiattack rate is lowered based on lvl (Max: 10 / Can't be removed)
     lvl is 5 or above:
    Activates twice.)     applies a unique debuff and can be used without penalty in all phases
  • Their passive Dark damage reduction is generally nifty

  • Dispel via  Blade of Light800% Light damage to all foes (Damage cap: ~700,000) and remove 1 buff.
    At level 90:
    From 2nd cast onward: Also deal 400% Bonus Light damage (Damage cap: ~380,000 per hit).
    From 3rd cast onward: Bonus Light damage increased to 2 hits.
  •  Aegis MergeRemove all debuffs from caster.
    Gain Aegis MergeAegis Merge is active (Ends when there are no Bits or after 3 turns / Can't be removed / Can't be extended)
    Duration: Up to 3 turns    .
    (Consumes 1 BitHas the displayed number of Bits (Max: 6 / Can't be removed)
     every turn.
    Ends when there are no BitHas the displayed number of Bits (Max: 6 / Can't be removed)
     or after 3 turns.)     and  Divine WeaponGain Guaranteed TAGuaranteed triple attack regardless of Triple Attack Lowered debuffs
    Duration: 1 turn     , 20% Charge Bar Gain UpCharge bar gain is boosted
    Strength: 20%Duration: 1 turn     and 50% Light ATK UpLight ATK is boosted
    Strength: 50%Duration: 1 turn Stacking: Special Buff    .
    (When Vira has Aegis MergeAegis Merge is active (Ends when there are no Bits or after 3 turns / Can't be removed / Can't be extended)
    :     Affects all allies.)     can be used freely in Phase 1, trivializing it
  •  Aegis MergeRemove all debuffs from caster.
    Gain Aegis MergeAegis Merge is active (Ends when there are no Bits or after 3 turns / Can't be removed / Can't be extended)
    Duration: Up to 3 turns    .
    (Consumes 1 BitHas the displayed number of Bits (Max: 6 / Can't be removed)
     every turn.
    Ends when there are no BitHas the displayed number of Bits (Max: 6 / Can't be removed)
     or after 3 turns.)     is one of the few buffs potentially strong enough to justify the penalty in Phase 2+
  • She can draw Hyperdrive or other triggers to herself if you want to bring in someone from the backline
  • Requires careful play to not be overwhelmed with Gilbert's buffs, but viable if you have enough dispels

  • Extending  I'll Bet My SoulGain Impregnable FortressDebuffs will be nullified / Jammed effect / Can withstand lethal DMG (Leaves 1 HP) (Can't be removed) (Effect duration extends upon being targeted by a light ally's healing skill or buff skill)
    Strength: 40%-120%Duration: 5 turns    .
    (Will be knocked out when effect ends.)
    (Effect duration extends upon being targeted by a Light ally's healing skill or buff skill.)     is an effective cheese-strategy in most HL content, including this
  • Note that Gate to the OtherworldThe special attack Black Album will activate when lvl reaches 5 (Can't be removed / Lvl rises when Gilbert has less than 7 debuffs at end of turn)
     is still a factor
  • As Evokers have high opportunity-cost and are impossible to get on short notice, this may not be a practical solution



  • Stacking debuffs that can't be dispelled with skills like  Multi-Decree500% Wind damage to all foes (Damage cap: ~630,000).
    Inflict MizaruHP is lowered on every turn / ATK is lowered (Effect increases upon each Multi-Decree cast [Max: 3 times] / Can't be removed)
    Strength: 2016 damage per turn / 5% (Max: 15%)Base Accuracy: 100%Duration: IndefiniteStacking: PermanentLocal status effect    , IwazaruDEF is lowered (Effect increases upon each Multi-Decree cast [Max: 3 times] / Can't be removed)
    Strength: 5% (Max: 15%)Base Accuracy: 100%Duration: IndefiniteStacking: PermanentLocal status effect    , KikazaruAndira's C.A. DMG and DMG cap are boosted (Effect increases upon each Multi-Decree cast [Max: 3 times] / Can't be removed)
    Strength: 15% C.A. DMG Up (Max: 45%) / 10% C.A. DMG Cap Up (Max: 30%)Base Accuracy: 100%Duration: IndefiniteLocal status effect    .
    (Boost to debuff specs based on number of casts [Max: 3].)     and  Trishula800% Fire damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~1,160,000).
    Inflict Purifying FlameHP is lowered on every turn / ATK is lowered / DEF is lowered (Can't be removed)
    Strength: 5% of Max HP (Damage cap: 50,000) / 10% ATK Down / 10% DEF DownBase Accuracy: 200%Duration: Indefinite    .     is another way to meet the debuff requirement
  • This is typically used with the Geisenborger cheese so you can safely stack turns on him without the rest of your party dying to Theatre of Pain
  • Some form of debuff resistance reduction like  Soul SoloistHarp: Inflict 30% Debuff Res. DownDebuff resistance is lowered
    Strength: 30%Base Accuracy: 200%     on all foes.
    All allies gain 30% Debuff Res. UpDebuff resistance is boosted
    Strength: 30%Base Accuracy: 200%Duration: 3 turns    .
    Fonic Rod: Inflict 20% Debuff Res. DownDebuff resistance is lowered
    Strength: 20%Base Accuracy: 200%     on all foes.
    All allies gain 20% Debuff Res. UpDebuff resistance is boosted
    Strength: 20%Base Accuracy: 200%Duration: 3 turns    .
    Other weapons: Inflict 5% Debuff Res. DownDebuff resistance is lowered
    Strength: 5%Base Accuracy: 90%     on all foes.
    All allies gain 5% Debuff Res. UpDebuff resistance is boosted
    Strength: 5%Base Accuracy: 90%Duration: 3 turns    .     is strongly recommended to help the debuffs land
  • The Hostility Up effect from Andira's  Sage of EternityGrant an ally Shield (2500)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount
    Strength: 2500Duration: 3 turns     and Full Hostility100% chance to be targeted by one-ally attacks (Can't be removed)
    Duration: 1 turn Full hostility has the same properties as Substitute, but has lower targeting priority than Substitute    .
    At level 75:
    Shield endurance increased to Shield (3500)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount
    Strength: 3500Duration: 3 turns    .
    At level 90:
    Shield endurance further increased to Shield (4000)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount
    Strength: 4000Duration: Indefinite     and now has indefinite duration.
    Also grants 30% Bonus Wind DMGDeals bonus wind DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks (Ends upon taking DMG)
    Strength: 30%Duration: Until hit    .
    (Bonus Wind DMG ends upon taking damage).     can be used to redirect Hyperdrive to her if she's still alive, giving you full control over your front row and 1-6 turns of breathing room.

Summons

Any summons which provide debuffs, dispels, or healing/sustain are likely to be useful. The following are especially potent:

  •  ThorMjolnir Massive Light damage to all foes.
    Inflict 40% ATK DownATK is lowered
    Strength: 40%Base Accuracy: Guaranteed to land if the foe does not have 100% debuff resistance (10,000% base accuracy)Duration: 180 seconds    , 40% DEF DownDEF is lowered
    Strength: 40%Base Accuracy: Guaranteed to land if the foe does not have 100% debuff resistance (10,000% base accuracy)Duration: 180 seconds    , DA DownDouble attack rate is lowered
    Base Accuracy: Guaranteed to land if the foe does not have 100% debuff resistance (10,000% base accuracy)Duration: 180 seconds    , TA DownTriple attack rate is lowered
    Base Accuracy: Guaranteed to land if the foe does not have 100% debuff resistance (10,000% base accuracy)Duration: 180 seconds     and 20% Debuff Res. DownDebuff resistance is lowered
    Strength: 20%Base Accuracy: Guaranteed to land if the foe does not have 100% debuff resistance (10,000% base accuracy)Duration: 180 seconds    .     is extremely valuable for the Phase 3 transition at 30%. Not only are Gilbert's debuffs cleared, but his debuff resistance is increased. Thor both reapplies some debuffs and helps additional debuffs land. If you are using Tweyen, try to extend Thor's Debuff Res. DownDebuff resistance is lowered
     with  Two-Crown's StrifeExtend time-based debuff effects on all foes by 90 seconds.
    (For turn-based debuffs: Extend by 3 turns.)Base Accuracy: 100%
    Multi-hit, 200% Light damage to all foes based on foes' number of debuffs (Damage cap: ~165,000 per hit / Max: 10 hits).
    (Can't recast.)     if possible.
  •  HamsaWings of Light Massive Wind damage to all foes and remove 1 buff.
    Inflict 50% ATK DownATK is lowered
    Strength: 50%Duration: 3 turnsLocal status effect     and 50% DEF DownDEF is lowered
    Strength: 50%Duration: 3 turnsLocal status effect     for 3 turns.     both Dispels and provides two unique (albeit temporary) debuffs. 4★ is recommended to keep the cooldown low enough to be useful.
  •  ZeusOlympian Punishment Massive Light damage to all foes.
    All allies gain Shield (1000)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount
    Strength: 1000Duration: 3 turns    .     and  LuciferParadise Lost Massive Light damage to all foes.
    All allies gain 20% ATK UpATK is boosted
    Strength: 20%Multiplier: NormalDuration: 4 turns    .     both offer moderate healing/sustain and can be safely used on cooldown in most cases.  ZeusOlympian Punishment Massive Light damage to all foes.
    All allies gain Shield (1000)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount
    Strength: 1000Duration: 3 turns    .     can potentially save characters from the Theatre of Pain II following Hyperdrive if they had Lethal Attack DodgedCan withstand lethal DMG (Leaves 1 HP)
     but no AutoreviveRecovers once from a knockout while in effect
    .
  •  QilinDelta Massive Dark damage to all foes. provides absolutely enormous value both in emergencies or simply to increase your turn efficiency in Phase 3, which is essentially a race.
  •  Halluel and Malluel (Summon)Pain Eternal Massive Light damage to all foes.
    Inflict 15% ATK DownATK is lowered
    Strength: 15%Duration: 180 seconds    , 15% DEF DownDEF is lowered
    Strength: 15%Duration: 180 seconds    , and EverbaneBoost to DMG taken / HP is lowered on every turn (Can't be removed)
    Strength: 20% / 1% of Max HPDuration: IndefiniteDamage cap: 10,000 / 100,000Local status effect    .     go hand in hand with stacking debuffs that can't be removed, as EverbaneBoost to DMG taken / HP is lowered on every turn (Can't be removed)
    Local status effect     counts as two debuffs.
  •  BeelzebubChaos Legion 1500% Elemental damage to all foes.
    Inflict 40% DEF DownDEF is lowered
    Strength: 40%Base Accuracy: Guaranteed to land if the foe does not have 100% debuff resistance (10,000% base accuracy)Duration: 180 seconds     and Debuff Res. DownDebuff resistance is lowered
    Base Accuracy: Guaranteed to land if the foe does not have 100% debuff resistance (10,000% base accuracy)Duration: 180 seconds    .     is capable of removing 3 debuffs at once, while applying 40% DEF DownDEF is lowered
    Strength: 40%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Summon     and 20% Debuff Res. DownDebuff resistance is lowered
    Strength: 20%Duration: 180 seconds

MC Class

The MC class should fill holes in the composition or hedge your bets in general. Some suggesitons are below:

  • Chaos Ruler can help flood debuffs with  UnpredictableInflict 25% ATK DownATK is lowered
    Strength: 25%Base Accuracy: 100%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Dual    , 25% DEF DownDEF is lowered
    Strength: 25%Base Accuracy: 100%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Dual    , and a random debuff on all foes.     and hold the True Purity Sunblade, which as a decent charge attack. Although Gilbert has no charge diamonds,  Stall IIIElemental damage to a foe.
    Inflict DelayReduce a foe's filled charge diamonds by 1
    .
    At level 30:
    Also inflict 10% ATK Down (Stackable / Max: 30%)ATK is lowered (Stackable)
    Strength: 10% (Max: 30%)Duration: 180 seconds     and 10% DEF Down (Stackable / Max: 30%)DEF is lowered (Stackable)
    Strength: 10% (Max: 30%)Duration: 180 seconds    .     can still be used for free damage.
  • Sage can bring two dispels and/or two clears ( DispelRemoves 1 buff from a foe.,  Dispel DelugeRemove 1 buff from all foes.,  ClarityRemove 1 debuff from all parties.,  Peace of MindRemove 1 debuff from all allies.
    All allies gain Shield (500)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount
    Strength: 500Duration: 3 turns    .    ), utilize  Panacea IIIRestore HP to all parties (Healing cap: 3000 [1500 for other parties]).
    At level 30:
    Healing cap increased to 5000 (1500 for other parties)Verification needed. .
    2-turn cut to all allies' debuff durations.     for most of the battle without issue, and hold decent mainhands such as Huanglong Spear and Eden.
  • Rising Force has respectable mainhand options such as Nine-Realm Harp Sterling and Harp of the Teachers (SSR). The indirect Lethal Attack DodgedCan withstand lethal DMG (Leaves 1 HP)
     provided by FeedbackMultiattack rate is boosted based on number of Feedback / Can withstand lethal DMG by consuming 3 Feedback when HP is 25% or above (Max: 3 / Leaves 1 HP / Can't be removed)
     can also have some applications. While  Rising ForceAll allies gain 30% C.A. DMG Up (1 time)Charge attack DMG is boosted (1 time)
    Strength: 30%     and 15% C.A. DMG Cap Up (1 time)Charge attack DMG cap is boosted (1 time)
    Strength: 15%    .
    MC also gains 70% C.B. DMG Cap Up (1 time)Chain Burst DMG Cap Boosted (1 time)
    Strength: 70%    .
    At level 30:
    All allies also gain HypeATK is boosted
    Duration: 3 turns    .     is unlikely to be used after Phase 1,  Unleash the FuryElemental damage to a foe. Consume all FeedbackMultiattack rate is boosted based on number of Feedback / Can withstand lethal DMG by consuming 3 Feedback when HP is 25% or above (Max: 3 / Leaves 1 HP / Can't be removed)
     on all allies.
    (Boost to DMG specs and charge bar based on the number of FeedbackMultiattack rate is boosted based on number of Feedback / Can withstand lethal DMG by consuming 3 Feedback when HP is 25% or above (Max: 3 / Leaves 1 HP / Can't be removed)
     consumed.)     can be very useful both for burst and to access secondary charge effect attacks.
  • Kengo with an Unsigned Kaneshige (Light) can similarly fuel a charge-attack team, which is excellent for characters like Fif, Zooey, and Vira (Grand).
  • Soldier's bullets can apply debuffs and other utility without using skills. Can also combine with Qilin for insanely explosive turns. Downside is that farming bullets can be onerous.
  • Doctor allows stockpiling green potions during the first two phases to be able heal in the final phase without using a healing skill. Can use Flamma Orbis as a mainhand to boost the party's skill damage and aids survivability with its Mirror ImageNext one-to-one attack received will be ineffective
    (Effect removed on next all-foe all-ally attack)
     charge attack. Additionally, its Solar FlareDeals light DMG to all foes at end of turn when no DMG has been taken (Can't be removed)
     can occasionally remove Gilbert's Mirror ImageNext one-to-one attack received will be ineffective
    (Effect removed on next all-foe all-ally attack)
    Duration: 8 turns     buffs as soon as he gains them. Furthermore,  Maddening VitalityGrant another ally HypeATK is boosted
    Duration: 4 turns    , 70% Debuff Res. UpDebuff resistance is boosted
    Strength: 70%Duration: 4 turns    , and Tank-and-Counter (5 times)Counters upon taking DMG
    Strength: 300%Duration: 4 turnsCounter attacks grant 5% charge bar per hit.    .
    Inflict 10% Max HP Lowered (Stackable / Max: 90%)Max HP is lowered (Stackable / Can't be removed)
    Strength: 10% (Max: 90%)Duration: IndefiniteAt 100%, leaves 1 max HP     on target ally.     can be used to control party max HP, and therefore more easily choose who Gilbert targets with Hyperdrive.

References

Retrieved from "http://gbf.wiki/index.php?title=Raids:Pride_of_the_Ascendant_Gilbert_ProudPlus&oldid=602866"