Search for an Heir is a free quest in Zinkenstill, unlocked by changing the element of any Class Champion Weapon and clearing Chapter 44 Story: On One's Honor.
It awards trophies for the following Row IV Classes: 
Berserker, 
Spartan, 
Sage, 
Warlock, 
Bandit Tycoon, 
Chaos Ruler, 
Luchador, 
Nighthound, 
Elysian, 
Apsaras, and 
Chrysaor.
Battles
All versions of Search for an Heir are solo battles with the Main Character as your only party member. The class line you choose determines which version of the battle you face, as well as the trophy unlocked by clearing it.
The Old Woman will always have elemental advantage over you if you use a Fire, Water, Earth, or Wind grid; with Light or Dark, she will match your element.
| Stage strategy |
Use  Warrior for Defense Breach with Miserable Mist as a sub skill. Run a Light or Dark grid. |
| Wave |
Name |
Lvl |
HP |
Charge |
Mode |
| Boss | Old Woman |
↑↑↑The enemy will be of the element most disadvantageous for you.
Fire if you're Wind, Light if you're Light, etc. ?? |
2,000,000 |
◇◇◇ |
No |
| Special Attacks |
Triggers and Notes |
- Gains
 ATK UpATK is boosted
Duration: PermanentCan't be removed..
- Self-element damage to one ally.
- Inflicts
 DEF DownDEF is lowered
Duration: 2 turns.
- Gains
 DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted
Duration: PermanentCan't be removed. and  TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted
Duration: PermanentCan't be removed..
|
- Fills all charge diamonds.
- Casts Rampage.
- Fills all charge diamonds.
- Unleashes True Power.
|
| N - Normal, OD - Overdrive, TR - Trigger |
| Rewards |
First clear:  Superior DuelistClear the quest Search for an Heir with a Fighter-type class
Rewards
 Crystal ×50 |
| Stage strategy |
The Old Woman gains two powerful buffs over the course of the battle:  70% DMG CutTaking 70% less DMG
Duration: 180 secondsDamage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements.
Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage! at 50%, and  RepelReflects DMG
Damage Cut reducing damage taken and reflecting attacks.
Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage! at 25%. Both can be dispelled, but if you only have one source of Dispel, then reserve it for Repel and wait 3 minutes for the DMG Cut to disappear on its own. (Players running a Light grid for this battle can also bring  Robomi RocketHyper Megaton Kick Massive Light damage to all foes, remove one buff from all allies and foes..)
Consider using  Sentinel for  CenturionGain Unchallenged (1 time)Next DMG received will be ineffective
Duration: 3 turns.
Self-inflict  ATK DownATK is lowered
Duration: 1 turn . to negate damage from Overdrive Surge III. Some recommended sub skills are  Chi ChannelerRestore caster's HP (Healing cap: 1500).
Gain  DEF UpDEF is boosted
Duration: 3 turns. for its healing and DEF boost,  Rain of Arrows III300% elemental damage to all foes.
Inflict 25% ATK DownATK is lowered
Strength: 25%Duration: 180 seconds. for damage and its ATK debuff, and  DispelRemoves 1 buff from a foe. to handle the Old Woman's buffs. |
| Wave |
Name |
Lvl |
HP |
Charge |
Mode |
| Boss | Old Woman |
↑↑↑The enemy will be of the element most disadvantageous for you.
Fire if you're Wind, Light if you're Light, etc. ?? |
1,500,000 |
◇◇◇ |
No |
| Special Attacks |
Triggers and Notes |
- Elemental damage to one ally.
- Gains 70% DMG CutTaking 70% less DMG
Duration: 180 secondsCan be dispelledDamage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements.
Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage!.
|
- Effective debuffs: None.
- 50% Trigger
- Casts Phalanx II.
- Gains RepelReflects DMG
Can be dispelledDamage Cut reducing damage taken and reflecting attacks.
Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage!.
|
| N - Normal, OD - Overdrive, TR - Trigger |
| Stage strategy |
The Old Woman has no triggers and uses a random Special Attack every time, so it's best to be prepared for  ShieldNext ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount
and  Holy SpikeHP is lowered on every turn
.
Recommended setup: Dark  Cleric with DispelRemoves 1 buff from a foe. as a sub skill. Because the Old Woman will always match a Light or Dark MC's element,  Blessing200%-300% Light damage to all foes. will then have elemental advantage over her.  Advocatus Diabolic Drive Massive Dark damage to a foe.
All allies gain  Supplemental DMGDMG dealt is supplemented
Strength: 5% of foe's max HP (Damage cap: 30,000)Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining.. is an ideal main weapon because it gives Supplemental Damage on C.A., which bypasses the Shield, but it is not necessary if you bring Dispel. |
| Wave |
Name |
Lvl |
HP |
Charge |
Mode |
| Boss | Old Woman |
↑↑↑The enemy will be of the element most disadvantageous for you.
Fire if you're Wind, Light if you're Light, etc. ?? |
1,300,000 |
◇◇◇ |
No |
| Special Attacks |
Triggers and Notes |
- Heals 65,000 HP.
- Gains ShieldNext ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount
Immune to damage until dispelled, or after 3 hits. Can also be bypassed by C.A. damage and Supplemental Damage..
- ~3,000 Light damage to one ally.
- Inflicts Holy SpikeHP is lowered on every turn
Strength: 5% max HPVerification needed. Duration: 5.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
On the next turn, it'll have 5 turns remaining..
|
- Immune to ATK DownATK is lowered
, DEF DownDEF is lowered
,  BlindedAttacks have a slight chance to miss
, and  GravitySpecial attack max charge turn is extended
.
- Vulnerable to
 Healing DownHeal skill's healing amount is lowered
Duration: 180 seconds.
|
| N - Normal, OD - Overdrive, TR - Trigger |
| Rewards |
First clear: Superior ClergyClear the quest Search for an Heir with a Priest-type class
Rewards
Crystal ×50 |
| Stage strategy |
Old Woman's HP is low enough to win by using Aether Blast a couple times.  ClarityRemove 1 debuff from all parties. may be useful to remove Poisoned. |
| Wave |
Name |
Lvl |
HP |
Charge |
Mode |
| Boss | Old Woman |
↑↑↑The enemy will be of the element most disadvantageous for you.
Fire if you're Wind, Light if you're Light, etc. ?? |
1,700,000 |
◇◇◇ |
No |
| Special Attacks |
Triggers and Notes |
- Inflicts BlindedAttacks have a slight chance to miss
Duration: 3 turns.
- Inflicts
 PoisonedHP is lowered on every turn
Duration: 5.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
On the next turn, it'll have 5 turns remaining..
- Elemental damage to one ally.
|
- Resists almost all debuffs.
|
| N - Normal, OD - Overdrive, TR - Trigger |
| Rewards |
First clear: Superior MageClear the quest Search for an Heir with a Wizard-type class
Rewards
Crystal ×50 |
| Stage strategy |
Bring some form of Dispel to get rid of TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted
—the Old Woman will quickly whittle down your HP if you don't. |
| Wave |
Name |
Lvl |
HP |
Charge |
Mode |
| Boss | Old Woman |
↑↑↑The enemy will be of the element most disadvantageous for you.
Fire if you're Wind, Light if you're Light, etc. ?? |
1,300,000 |
◇◇◇ |
No |
| Special Attacks |
Triggers and Notes |
- Inflicts
 50% Charge CutInstantly reduces Charge Bar by 50%
Strength: 50%.
- Gains 100% DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted
Strength: 100%Permanent and 100% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted
Strength: 100%Permanent.
|
- Immune to most debuffs.
- High multiattack rate.
|
| N - Normal, OD - Overdrive, TR - Trigger |
| Rewards |
First clear: Superior ThiefClear the quest Search for an Heir with a Thief-type class
Rewards
Crystal ×50 |
| Stage strategy |
The Old Woman is vulnerable to all of  Dark Fencer's debuffs. The sub skill pick is relatively free; Rain of Arrows III300% elemental damage to all foes.
Inflict 25% ATK DownATK is lowered
Strength: 25%Duration: 180 seconds. is a good choice as it lowers her ATK and deals damage. If you find that you lose too much HP while afflicted with DEF DownDEF is lowered
, consider bringing ClarityRemove 1 debuff from all parties.. |
| Wave |
Name |
Lvl |
HP |
Charge |
Mode |
| Boss | Old Woman |
↑↑↑The enemy will be of the element most disadvantageous for you.
Fire if you're Wind, Light if you're Light, etc. ?? |
1,700,000 |
◇◇◇ |
No |
| Special Attacks |
Triggers and Notes |
- Elemental damage to one ally and inflicts 30% Charge CutInstantly reduces Charge Bar by 30%
Strength: 30%
- Inflicts
 DA DownDouble attack rate is lowered
Duration: 3 turns and  TA DownTriple attack rate is lowered
Duration: 3 turns
- Inflicts ATK DownATK is lowered
Duration: 3 turns and DEF DownDEF is lowered
Duration: 3 turns
|
|
| N - Normal, OD - Overdrive, TR - Trigger |
| Stage strategy |
At 15%, Spirit of Training effect will K.O. just about any player. Try to defeat her in one shot, or reserve Counter until you hit that trigger.
If you're confident in your grid, you can try bursting her down with  Ogre. Otherwise, run  Kung Fu Artist so you can heal yourself with Chi ChannelerRestore caster's HP (Healing cap: 1500).
Gain DEF UpDEF is boosted
Duration: 3 turns.. DispelRemoves 1 buff from a foe. is recommended to remove  Dodge-and-CounterDodge and counter one-ally attacks
Counter attacks grant 5% charge bar per hit.—it isn't particularly dangerous, but it will negate MC's damage. |
| Wave |
Name |
Lvl |
HP |
Charge |
Mode |
| Boss | Old Woman |
↑↑↑The enemy will be of the element most disadvantageous for you.
Fire if you're Wind, Light if you're Light, etc. ?? |
2,400,000 |
◇◇◇ |
No |
| Special Attacks |
Triggers and Notes |
- Gains Dodge-and-CounterDodge and counter one-ally attacks
Can be dispelled.Counter attacks grant 5% charge bar per hit..
- Gains ATK UpATK is boosted
Duration: IndefiniteCan be dispelled. and DEF DownDEF is lowered (Can't be removed)
.
|
- 60% Trigger
- Old Woman used Spirit of Training!
- 50% Trigger
- Old Woman used Pandemonium!
- Fills all charge diamonds.
- Old Woman used Spirit of Training!
- Old Woman used Spirit of Training!
- Passive boost to Old Woman's ATK and multiattack rate gained at the start of her attack phase.
- At 15%, she hits 5 times per turn and deals about 10x her normal damage.
|
| N - Normal, OD - Overdrive, TR - Trigger |
| Stage strategy |
Use  Sidewinder and bring a damaging subskill. Because the Old Woman is immune to most debuffs but doesn't inflict too much damage, defeating her quickly is the most effective route. Her Dodge AllTakes no DMG or debuffs while in effect
Duration: 15 seconds at 50% lasts a mere 15 seconds; just wait it out. |
| Wave |
Name |
Lvl |
HP |
Charge |
Mode |
| Boss | Old Woman |
↑↑↑The enemy will be of the element most disadvantageous for you.
Fire if you're Wind, Light if you're Light, etc. ?? |
1,200,000 |
◇◇◇ |
No |
| Special Attacks |
Triggers and Notes |
- Elemental damage to one ally.
- Inflicts ATK DownATK is lowered
Permanent.
- Elemental damage to one ally based on how many debuffs they have.
- Large damage to an ally with a debuff.
- Inflicts
 Steady AimTargeted by a skill
.
- Gains Dodge AllTakes no DMG or debuffs while in effect
Duration: 15 seconds.
|
- Immune to most debuffs, but vulnerable to ATK DownATK is lowered
and Healing DownHeal skill's healing amount is lowered
.
- 70% Trigger
- Casts Steady Aim.
- Casts Quick Step.
- Unleashes True Power.
- Base charge diamonds change to ◇◇.
|
| N - Normal, OD - Overdrive, TR - Trigger |
| Rewards |
First clear: Superior ArcherClear the quest Search for an Heir with a Ranger-type class
Rewards
Crystal ×50 |
| Stage strategy |
This is one of the trickiest versions of Search for an Heir. The typical strategy is running a Light  Bard with a support 4-5★  Lucifer summon, and getting lucky with  CharmedAttacks are slightly limited
to skip the Old Woman's turns and charge attacks. Damage taken can be healed back with  Bard SongHarp: All allies gain  RefreshHP is restored on every turn
Strength: 5% maximum HP
(Healing cap: 300 HP).
Others: All allies gain RefreshHP is restored on every turn
Strength: 3% maximum HP
(Healing cap: 150 HP)., Chi ChannelerRestore caster's HP (Healing cap: 1500).
Gain DEF UpDEF is boosted
Duration: 3 turns. (subskill), and Lucifer's call.
Players with main weapons that heal on C.A., such as  Nine-Realm Harp Sterling The Heavens Shall Fall Massive Light damage to a foe.
Restore 11% of all allies' HP (Healing cap: 2000).
All allies gain  Debuff Success BoostedDebuff success rate is boosted
Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining.. or  True Judgement Lyre Sefrou Dakhma 450%Massive Earth damage to a foe.
Restore 10% of all allies' HP (Healing cap: 700).
All allies gain  RevitalizeRecover HP each turn. Boost to charge bar if HP is full.
Strength: (Healing cap: 200) or 10% charge barDuration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining..
After 5★:
Damage increased to 550%.
Healing cap increased to 2000. can consider running  Superstar with  Angelic Voice IIHarp: Inflict CharmedAttacks are slightly limited
Strength: 55% on a foe.
Others: Inflict CharmedAttacks are slightly limited
Strength: 25% on a foe. as a subskill. |
| Wave |
Name |
Lvl |
HP |
Charge |
Mode |
| Boss | Old Woman |
↑↑↑The enemy will be of the element most disadvantageous for you.
Fire if you're Wind, Light if you're Light, etc. ?? |
2,300,000 |
◇◇◇ |
No |
| Special Attacks |
Triggers and Notes |
- Gains
 Debuff Res. UpDebuff resistance is boosted
Duration: IndefiniteCan be dispelled..
Inflicts  Debuff Res. DownDebuff resistance is lowered
Duration: Indefinite.
- Inflicts DEF DownDEF is lowered
and 20% elemental resistance lowered based on your element.
- Inflicts
 SleepCan't attack and takes big DMG (Ends upon taking DMG)
Duration: 5 turnsTakes 25% more damage.
- Chorus Illusion TR 74%-60%
- Self-inflicts
 ATK Down (Stackable)ATK is lowered (Stackable)
, activates approx 5 times.
- Gains DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted
Duration: IndefiniteCan be dispelled and TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted
Duration: IndefiniteCan be dispelled.
- Gains ATK UpATK is boosted
Duration: IndefiniteCannot be dispelled.
|
- Effective Debuffs: Debuff Res. DownDebuff resistance is lowered
, CharmedAttacks are slightly limited
.
- At the start of battle
- Casts Concludere.
- The Old Woman's voice has shaken the land and a chorus of cheers encircle her!
- Old Woman's chorus has grown louder!
- Casts Dirge of the Dead.
- Casts Chorus Illusion.
- Does not perform auto attacks.
- Old Woman's chorus has erupted into a howl!
- Casts Call of the Abyss.
|
| N - Normal, OD - Overdrive, TR - Trigger |
| Stage strategy |
Bring  Valkyrie and use its skills whenever possible—the Old Woman has no mode bar, so  Drive It In II300% elemental damage to one enemy.
Spear: Inflict  Break Boosted (Time)Break mode time is extended
on one enemy in Break.
Axe: Inflict Mode Bar CutCut to foe's mode bar
to one enemy in Overdrive. can be used freely to contribute damage. Her high multiattack rate will quickly whittle away your HP, so go all-in on damage. If you can't out-damage her, consider using an Axe as your main weapon to inflict DA DownDouble attack rate is lowered
and TA DownTriple attack rate is lowered
with  Double Trouble IIIGain Guaranteed TAGuaranteed triple attack regardless of Triple Attack Lowered debuffs
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.. |
| Wave |
Name |
Lvl |
HP |
Charge |
Mode |
| Boss | Old Woman |
↑↑↑The enemy will be of the element most disadvantageous for you.
Fire if you're Wind, Light if you're Light, etc. ?? |
2,000,000 |
◇◇◇◇ |
No |
| Special Attacks |
Triggers and Notes |
- Inflicts
 C.A. SealedCan't use charge attack
Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining..
- Spear: Also inflicts
 ShortedCharge bar is frozen
Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining..
- Axe: Also inflicts 25% Charge CutInstantly reduces Charge Bar by 25%
Strength: 25%.
- Spear: Gains DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted
.
- Axe: Inflicts DA DownDouble attack rate is lowered
.
- Resonating Surge (Only used under 45% HP)
- Elemental damage to an ally.
- Gains
 Mirror ImageNext one-to-one attack received will be ineffective
(Effect removed on next all-foe all-ally attack)
1 time and  Springwater RobeOn next skill cast, both spear and axe effects activate
Duration: Indefinite.
|
- Effective debuffs: DA DownDouble attack rate is lowered
, TA DownTriple attack rate is lowered
.
- High multiattack rate.
- 95% Trigger
- Changes to Axe stance.
- Changes to Spear stance.
- Casts Springwater Robe.
- Base charge diamonds change to ◇◇.
|
| N - Normal, OD - Overdrive, TR - Trigger |
| Rewards |
First clear: Superior LancerClear the quest Search for an Heir with a Lancer-type class
Rewards
Crystal ×50 |
| Stage strategy |
 Decimate5-hit, 100% superior elemental damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~81,000 per hit).
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: Number of hits doubles to 10. will trivialize this fight as long as you use Light or Dark. The Old Woman has no particular debuff resistances, so bring  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. as your subskill. If you can find one, a support  QilinDelta Massive Dark damage to all foes. End all allies' skill cooldowns. (3★) can be used to reset your skills' cooldown, allowing you to use Decimate twice in one turn.
Note that Fire, Water, Earth, and Wind are not recommended for this fight. Even though Decimate has elemental advantage over her, its damage will still be reduced by 25%, making the fight much more difficult. |
| Wave |
Name |
Lvl |
HP |
Charge |
Mode |
| Boss | Old Woman |
↑↑↑The enemy will be of the element most disadvantageous for you.
Fire if you're Wind, Light if you're Light, etc. ?? |
3,200,000 |
◇◇◇ |
No |
| Special Attacks |
Triggers and Notes |
- 10-hit Elemental damage to an ally.
|
- Guaranteed Double Attacks.
|
| N - Normal, OD - Overdrive, TR - Trigger |
