Spartan

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Class Data
Class line	Knight ⇢ Sentinel ⇢ Holy Saber ⇢ Spartan ⇢ Paladin
Description	Cultivate athletic strength to exercise defensive skills with an offensive edge.
Style		Specialty
Prerequisites	CP ×2,500 Guardian Distinction ×20 Superior DefenderClear the quest Search for an Heir with a Knight-type class. Rewards Crystal ×50
Level BonusesLevel bonuses are earned with levels 1, 5, 10, 15, and 20.	Lvl 1 DEF +10%   Total: DEF +30% HP +1500 Lvl 5 HP +750 Lvl 10  DEF +10% Lvl 15 HP +750 Lvl 20 DEF +10%
Completion Bonuses	DEF +1% HP +1%
Class Weapon	Guardian's Xiphos
Release date	2016-06-28	Other sites	gbf-wiki (Japanese wiki)GamewithKamigame
Support Skills
Aegis Boon	Gain 50% DMG Cut effect if SubstituteSubstituteReceives foe attack in place of an ally (Excludes all-foe all-ally attacks) Substitute (All-Ally)Receives all attacks in place of allies (Includes all-ally attacks) is in effect. Gain Enchanted: Aegis BoonATK is boosted Duration: 1 turn Unique ATK Buff upon using  Phalanx IIIAll parties gain 70% DMG CutTaking 70% less DMG Duration: 1 turn Damage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements. Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage! and 40% Debuff Res. UpDebuff resistance is boosted Strength: 40%Duration: 1 turn . At level 30: All allies also gain 100% / 30% ArmoredChance of lowering DMG taken Strength: 100% chance of taking 30% less damage.Duration: 1 turn ..
Undauntable	Chance of 50% all elemental DMG cut. Chance to remove 1 debuff at turn start.
Rampart	Unlocks at Master Level 20: 10% DMG reduction to all allies

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 Debuff resistance +2% Lvl 2 DEF +2% Lvl 17 DEF +2% Lvl 3 HP +500 Lvl 18 Debuff resistance +2% Lvl 4 DEF +2% Lvl 19 DEF +2% Lvl 5 Debuff resistance +2% Lvl 20 New Support Skill Holy Saber alternate color class outfits Lvl 6 DEF +2% Lvl 21 HP +500 Lvl 7 Debuff resistance +2% Lvl 22 Debuff resistance +2% Lvl 8 DEF +2% Lvl 23 HP +500 Lvl 9 HP +500 Lvl 24 Debuff resistance +2% Lvl 10 Debuff resistance +2% Knight alternate color class outfits Lvl 25 DEF +2% Lvl 11 DEF +2% Lvl 26 Debuff resistance +2% Lvl 12 HP +500 Lvl 27 DEF +2% Lvl 13 Debuff resistance +2% Lvl 28 HP +500 Lvl 14 DEF +2% Lvl 29 Debuff resistance +2% Lvl 15 HP +500 Sentinel alternate color class outfits Lvl 30 Upgrade Phalanx III Spartan alternate color class outfits
Total Master Level Bonuses
HP +3500 DEF +20% Debuff resistance +20%		New Support Skill: Rampart Skill Upgrade: Phalanx III Alternate color class outfits

Skills

Icon	Skill Name	Effect	C/DCooldown in Turns	DurDuration in Turns or Seconds	SubSubskill usable on other classes	LVLClass level required	Notes
	Phalanx III	All parties gain 70% DMG CutTaking 70% less DMG Duration: 1 turn Damage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements. Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage! and 40% Debuff Res. UpDebuff resistance is boosted Strength: 40%Duration: 1 turn . At level 30: All allies also gain 100% / 30% ArmoredChance of lowering DMG taken Strength: 100% chance of taking 30% less damage.Duration: 1 turn .	5T	1T	No	1

Extended Mastery Skills

Icon	Skill Name	Effect	C/DCooldown	DurDuration	EMPCost in EMP	Notes
	Guardian	Gain DEF UpDEF is boosted Duration: 3 turns and Hostility UpMore likely to be attacked Strength: 50Duration: 3 turns. (Consumes 30% of charge bar.)	5T	3T	15
	Centurion II	Target ally gains Unchallenged (1 time)Next DMG received will be ineffective Duration: 3 turns.	8T	3T	10
	Hardened Shield	Gain 50% ATK UpATK is boosted Strength: 50%Duration: 3 turnsStacking: Single. Self-inflict DEF DownDEF is lowered (Can't be removed) Duration: 3 turns. Inflict DelayReduce a foe's filled charge diamonds by 1 on a foe.	6T	3T	20

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.

Skills

A defensive-oriented class, Spartans excel at preventing and mitigating strong single-turn damage from enemy charge attacks. Spartans retain their utility all the way into end game, with parties of multiple Spartans taking turns preventing damage for the raid being a common tactic. Its only weakness is lower-value EMP skills compared to other classes.

•  Phalanx IIIAll parties gain 70% DMG CutTaking 70% less DMG
  Duration: 1 turn Damage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements.
  Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage! and 40% Debuff Res. UpDebuff resistance is boosted
  Strength: 40%Duration: 1 turn .
  At level 30:
  All allies also gain 100% / 30% ArmoredChance of lowering DMG taken
  Strength: 100% chance of taking 30% less damage.Duration: 1 turn . is great for surviving bosses' special attacks, with the added bonus of a debuff resistance boost. The damage cut is still 70%, like  Phalanx IIAll parties gain 70% DMG CutTaking 70% less DMG
  Duration: 1 turn Damage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements.
  Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage!., and thus requires additional help to reach full Damage Cut. Consider taking Carbuncles or another character with a shield skill that stacks with  Phalanx IIIAll parties gain 70% DMG CutTaking 70% less DMG
  Duration: 1 turn Damage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements.
  Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage! and 40% Debuff Res. UpDebuff resistance is boosted
  Strength: 40%Duration: 1 turn .
  At level 30:
  All allies also gain 100% / 30% ArmoredChance of lowering DMG taken
  Strength: 100% chance of taking 30% less damage.Duration: 1 turn . if the enemy will use a party wipe attack.  Phalanx IIIAll parties gain 70% DMG CutTaking 70% less DMG
  Duration: 1 turn Damage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements.
  Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage! and 40% Debuff Res. UpDebuff resistance is boosted
  Strength: 40%Duration: 1 turn .
  At level 30:
  All allies also gain 100% / 30% ArmoredChance of lowering DMG taken
  Strength: 100% chance of taking 30% less damage.Duration: 1 turn . is raid-wide as well. If all raid members co operate, skill use can be shared round-robin style so that the raid always operates under a 70% damage cut. Some late game raids have mechanics that ignore All-Element Damage Cut, so care should be taken before choosing to bring a Spartan to an end game raid.
•  GuardianGain DEF UpDEF is boosted
  Duration: 3 turns and Hostility UpMore likely to be attacked
  Strength: 50Duration: 3 turns.
  (Consumes 30% of charge bar.) provides some hostility-based protection to the rest of the party, but is very expensive in terms of charge bar cost relative to the benefit it gives. It can function as an additional SubstituteReceives foe attack in place of an ally
  (Excludes all-foe all-ally attacks)
  when used with Guardian's Xiphos.
•  Centurion IITarget ally gains Unchallenged (1 time)Next DMG received will be ineffective
  Duration: 3 turns. has use to protect a party member whose buffs will be dispelled on hit or who is operating in red HP. It can also be combined with SubstituteReceives foe attack in place of an ally
  (Excludes all-foe all-ally attacks)
  to provide a limited party invincibility to strong single-target attacks. Situationally useful, depending on the fight and team.
•  Hardened ShieldGain 50% ATK UpATK is boosted
  Strength: 50%Duration: 3 turnsStacking: Single.
  Self-inflict DEF DownDEF is lowered (Can't be removed)
  Duration: 3 turns.
  Inflict DelayReduce a foe's filled charge diamonds by 1
  on a foe. provides a strong ATK up and Delay, which is a good combination for a single skill. The DEF down penalty is mitigated by the Spartan's innate DEF boost.  Hardened ShieldGain 50% ATK UpATK is boosted
  Strength: 50%Duration: 3 turnsStacking: Single.
  Self-inflict DEF DownDEF is lowered (Can't be removed)
  Duration: 3 turns.
  Inflict DelayReduce a foe's filled charge diamonds by 1
  on a foe. is usually Spartan's leading pick for the mandatory EMP skill.

In most circumstances it is recommended to take the minimum required EMP skills and instead bring utility skills such as  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. or  ClarityRemove 1 debuff from all parties..  SubstituteGain SubstituteReceives foe attack in place of an ally
(Excludes all-foe all-ally attacks)
Duration: 1 turn . is also an option to provide more party protection as Aegis Boon will lessen how much it hurts the MC.

Notable Main Weapons

• Guardian's Xiphos is a decent choice for a Spartan mainhand. Its charge attack provides a damage boost and shields to the whole team. Provides Lethal Attack Dodged (1 time)Can withstand lethal DMG (Leaves 1 HP)
  and its Legionnaire's Nature skill gives a 30% chance to gain a substituteNot the SubstituteReceives foe attack in place of an ally
  (Excludes all-foe all-ally attacks)
  buff itself but a discrete replica of the effect. effect on every turn. This effect does activate the Aegis Boon passive's 50% DMG Cut effect. It is important to plan ahead as if this activates too often it could knock out the main character.
  • Legionnaire's Humanity - Adds more HP to your MC. Always useful and provides a safety buffer to counteract the extra damage you'll be taking due to the random Substitute activations from Legionnaire's Nature.
  • Legionnaire's Divinity - Adds SubstituteReceives foe attack in place of an ally
    (Excludes all-foe all-ally attacks)
    Duration: 1 turn to  GuardianGain DEF UpDEF is boosted
    Duration: 3 turns and Hostility UpMore likely to be attacked
    Strength: 50Duration: 3 turns.
    (Consumes 30% of charge bar.) -- turning the skill into an expensive  SubstituteGain SubstituteReceives foe attack in place of an ally
    (Excludes all-foe all-ally attacks)
    Duration: 1 turn . with more defense and hostility for 2 extra turns. This will provide a 50% DMG Cut via Aegis Boon while SubstituteReceives foe attack in place of an ally
    (Excludes all-foe all-ally attacks)
    is in effect.
  • Legionnaire's Devilry - Enhances  Centurion IITarget ally gains Unchallenged (1 time)Next DMG received will be ineffective
    Duration: 3 turns. with shields, allowing the protection to extend beyond one turn. Useful if you're expecting team members other than the MC to take heavy single-target damage, but requires committing to  Centurion IITarget ally gains Unchallenged (1 time)Next DMG received will be ineffective
    Duration: 3 turns. as your skill of choice.

Spartan can do well with a variety of spears and swords depending on the needs of the fight and the team, but in general will benefit from weapons that can

• deal with the damage the MC takes from use of  GuardianGain DEF UpDEF is boosted
  Duration: 3 turns and Hostility UpMore likely to be attacked
  Strength: 50Duration: 3 turns.
  (Consumes 30% of charge bar.) and  SubstituteGain SubstituteReceives foe attack in place of an ally
  (Excludes all-foe all-ally attacks)
  Duration: 1 turn ., by mitigating it, healing it, or gaining power from it
• complement the power of  Phalanx IIIAll parties gain 70% DMG CutTaking 70% less DMG
  Duration: 1 turn Damage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements.
  Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage! and 40% Debuff Res. UpDebuff resistance is boosted
  Strength: 40%Duration: 1 turn .
  At level 30:
  All allies also gain 100% / 30% ArmoredChance of lowering DMG taken
  Strength: 100% chance of taking 30% less damage.Duration: 1 turn .

Weapons that can combine the effects of their charge attack with  Phalanx IIIAll parties gain 70% DMG CutTaking 70% less DMG
Duration: 1 turn Damage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements.
Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage! and 40% Debuff Res. UpDebuff resistance is boosted
Strength: 40%Duration: 1 turn .
At level 30:
All allies also gain 100% / 30% ArmoredChance of lowering DMG taken
Strength: 100% chance of taking 30% less damage.Duration: 1 turn . for very solid protection for a single turn:

• Full Cut (adds up to 100% DMG Cut or more)
  • Seven-Star Sword Sterling (and upgraded versions ⚠️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.) -  The Northern LightsMassive Light damage to a foe.
    All allies gain 30% DMG CutTaking 30% less DMG
    Duration: 0.5 turnsDamage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements.
    Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage!Applied during the attack phase.
    On the next turn, it'll have 0 turns remaining. for 0.5 turns.
  • Vortex of the Void -  Holy Ray of DecimationMassive Wind damage to a foe.
    Inflict DA DownDouble attack rate is lowered
    Duration: 180 seconds and TA DownTriple attack rate is lowered
    Duration: 180 seconds.
    After 4★:
    All allies gain 30% DMG CutTaking 30% less DMG
    Duration: 0.5 turnsDamage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements.
    Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage!Applied during the attack phase.
    On the next turn, it'll have 0 turns remaining. for 0.5 turns.
  • Murgleis ⚠️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. -  RigensMassive Water damage to a foe.
    All allies gain 15% DMG CutTaking 15% less DMG
    Duration: 0.5 turnsDamage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements.
    Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage!Applied during the attack phase.
    On the next turn, it'll have 0 turns remaining..
    After 4★:
    Increased to 35% DMG CutTaking 35% less DMG
    Duration: 0.5 turnsDamage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements.
    Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage!Applied during the attack phase.
    On the next turn, it'll have 0 turns remaining..
• Partial Cut (does not reach 100% DMG Cut when added with  Phalanx IIIAll parties gain 70% DMG CutTaking 70% less DMG
  Duration: 1 turn Damage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements.
  Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage! and 40% Debuff Res. UpDebuff resistance is boosted
  Strength: 40%Duration: 1 turn .
  At level 30:
  All allies also gain 100% / 30% ArmoredChance of lowering DMG taken
  Strength: 100% chance of taking 30% less damage.Duration: 1 turn .). Good protection, but some extremely powerful attacks such as Proto Bahamut (Raid)'s Skyfall may still kill the team.
  • Sword of Pallas -  Metis SlashMassive Fire damage to a foe.
    All allies gain 15% DMG CutTaking 15% less DMG
    Duration: 0.5 turnsDamage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements.
    Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage!Applied during the attack phase.
    On the next turn, it'll have 0 turns remaining..
    After 4★:
    Buff increased to 20% DMG CutTaking 20% less DMG
    Duration: 0.5 turnsDamage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements.
    Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage!Applied during the attack phase.
    On the next turn, it'll have 0 turns remaining..
  • Claíomh Solais ⚠️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. -  Noble ExecutionMassive Water damage to a foe / Boost to ATK when foe is in overdrive
    After 4★:
    1 turn 15% DMG CutTaking 15% less DMG
    Damage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements.
    Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage!
  • Symbol of Justice ⚠️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. -  Glory-Light EdgeMassive Light damage to an enemy.
    All allies gain 15% DMG CutTaking 15% less DMG
    Duration: 0.5 turnsDamage Cut reducing damage taken for all elements.
    Warning! Does not work for Plain Damage!Applied during the attack phase.
    On the next turn, it'll have 0 turns remaining..

Some weapons give benefits from the MC being hit (such as from use of  GuardianGain DEF UpDEF is boosted
Duration: 3 turns and Hostility UpMore likely to be attacked
Strength: 50Duration: 3 turns.
(Consumes 30% of charge bar.) and  SubstituteGain SubstituteReceives foe attack in place of an ally
(Excludes all-foe all-ally attacks)
Duration: 1 turn .)

• Last Sahrivar gains stacking passive Supplemental Damage
• Advocatus Diaboli - Has a unique Emnity modifier dependent on the MC's health

Other healing/mitigation weapons:

• Hollowsky Spear - The Drain and Refresh effects from this spear can recover the HP lost from tanking hits.

Resources

• Reddit Class Discussion (2019-11-29)
• Reddit Class Discussion (2022-05-26) (post-Master Level Update)

Trivia

• While in critical health, Lyria and Vyrn will appear to perform a shield wall with the Main Character. The effect is purely cosmetic.
  • If Lyria is in the front row of the party, she will not join the shield wall.

Alternate Colors

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