Switch Ally

Switching main allies and sub allies during battle can occur under the following situations:

• When a main ally is knocked out
• Use of a skill
• Effect of a foe's special attack (e.g. Ultimate Bahamut, with Virtuous Verse)
• Party Switch command in Tower of Babyl
• When a Full Elixir or Revival Potion is used

When a switch occurs, it will always pick the character in the first sub ally position unless that sub ally is knocked out. A few skills allow the player to pick specific characters to switch.

When a Full Elixir or Revival Potion is used, all characters in the party will instantly return to their initial positions. This does not count as a valid switch-in for Switch Ally interactions.

Sources

Main Character

Icon	Name	Skill	Targets	Cooldown	Notes
	Nighthound	Tactical RelocationSwitch positions of any two allies.	Two selected allies	20 turns
	Sidewinder	ChangeMain Character switches positions with a sub ally.	Self	2 turns
	Street King	Le Manteau du RoiMC fakes their death and switches positions with a sub ally. (Can't recast.) When switching with an ally: Switched ally gains Surrogate SuccessorATK is boosted / DEF is boosted / Double attack rate is boosted / Triple attack rate is boosted / More likely to be attacked (Can't be removed) Multiplier: PerpetuityDuration: Indefinite. When MC returns: MC gains True HeirATK is boosted / DEF is boosted / Double attack rate is boosted / Triple attack rate is boosted / Skill cooldowns are reduced by 1 turn (Can't be removed / Skill cooldown can't be lower than 1 turn) Multiplier: PerpetuityDuration: Indefinite.	Self	Can't recast	MC's "fake death" activates effects that are not normally activated upon switching. See Street King#Le Manteau du Roi for more info.

Characters

Icon	Name	Rarity	Element	Source	Targets	Cooldown	Notes
	Silva	03	02	A Shot in the DarkSwitch out with a sub ally. Ally gains Smoking GunDeals bonus DMG on attack / Switches out with Silva when effect ends Duration: 3 turns.	Self	Ready in 3 turns3-turn cooldown at start of battle. / 8 turns8-turn cooldown upon use.
	Silva (Summer)	03	03	Volley AssistSwitch positions with a sub ally. (When switching with an Earth ally: Provide Backup FireReceiving backup fire from Silva (ATK and C.A. specs are boosted / DEF is lowered / Upon attacks: Deals bonus earth DMG / DMG Taken Amplified to a foe [6 hits]) (Can't be removed) Strength: 20% ATK Up, 50% C.A. DMG Up, 20% C.A. DMG Cap Up, 50% DEF DownMultiplier: PerpetuityDuration: Indefinite to the ally.)	Self	Ready in 3 turns3-turn cooldown at start of battle. / 12 turns12-turn cooldown upon use.
	Vikala (Summer)	03	03	Mousy RetreatSwitch out with a sub ally. (When Vikala switches with an Earth ally: Ally borrows rat-ear headband while Vikala is a sub ally. [Ally gains Mighty MouseATK is boosted / Triple attack rate is boosted / Maximum amount of DMG that can be dealt per hit is boosted / Chance to dodge DMG and debuffs / DEF is lowered (Can't be removed) Multiplier: PerpetuityDuration: Indefinite.])	Self	Ready in 2 turns2-turn cooldown at start of battle. / 0 turns0-turn cooldown upon use.
	Catherine (Wind)	03	04	Smoke ScreenInflict 100% DA DownDouble attack rate is lowered Strength: 100%Duration: 5 turnsLocal status effect, 100% TA DownTriple attack rate is lowered Strength: 100%Duration: 5 turnsLocal status effect, 30% Accuracy LoweredAttacks and special attacks have a chance to miss Strength: 30%Duration: 5 turnsLocal status effect, and BlindedAttacks have a slight chance to miss Duration: 5 turnsLocal status effect on all foes. Switch positions with a sub ally. (When switching with a Wind ally: Ally gains Smokin' AidATK and dodge rate are boosted by Catherine's backup fire / Bonus DMG will be dealt upon attacks / DEF is lowered (Can't be removed) Multiplier: PerpetuityDuration: Indefinite.)	Self	Can't recast	Selectable option from Hide and CoverI've got just the thing. (Uses one of the Smokin' Cathy's devices. Can't recast.).
				Anchor Attack2-hit, 250% Wind damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~330,000 per hit). Inflict 50% ATK DownATK is lowered Strength: 50%Duration: 3 turnsLocal status effect, 50% DEF DownDEF is lowered Strength: 50%Duration: 3 turnsLocal status effect, and Supplemental DMG (30,000)DMG taken is supplemented Strength: 30,000Duration: 3 turnsLocal status effect. Switch positions with a sub ally. (When switching with a Wind ally: Ally gains Smokin' AidATK and dodge rate are boosted by Catherine's backup fire / Bonus DMG will be dealt upon attacks / DEF is lowered (Can't be removed) Multiplier: PerpetuityDuration: Indefinite.)
	Ewiyar	03	04	Stuj Tel Em Pan(Time for a nap!) (Switch out with a sub ally. [When Ewiyar switches with a Wind ally: Grant the ally HypeATK is boosted Duration: 3 turns for floofing Ewiyar.])	Self	0 turns
	Chloe (Summer)	03	04	ZOMG! Fer realz?Switch out with a sub ally. (When Turned UpGains bonus effects upon using certain skills is consumed: All allies also gain Shield (800)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount Strength: 800Duration: Indefinite after switch.)	Self	8 turns Lvl 65: 7 turns
	Chloe	03	04	So Outta HereSwitch out with a sub ally.	Self	20 turns
	Makura	03	05	Haring EscapeSwitch positions with a sub ally. Makura gains Jade MoonlightGains the following effects when switching to main ally upon another ally being knocked out or switched out with Blowback effect: ATK, DMG cap, and charge bar gain are boosted / Nitotsuisou effect / Hanaorimito effect (Can't be removed) Duration: Indefinite. (When switching with a Light ally: Ally receives Makura's buffs.) (Can't be recast.)	Self	Ready in 5 turns5-turn cooldown at start of battle.
	Silva (Light)	03	05	Blind SpotSwitch out with a sub ally. (Provide Backup FireBonus DMG will be dealt upon attacks (Can't be removed) Duration: 3 turns to the ally.)	Self	Ready in 5 turns5-turn cooldown at start of battle. / 9 turns9-turn cooldown upon use.
	Chrollo	03	06	Tactical RelocationSwitch positions of any two allies.	Two selected allies	10 turns	Selectable option from Bandit's SecretSteal and use a skill from MC. (Effect changes based on the skill selected. MC can't use the stolen skill while in battle.).
	Manu Ponumau	03	06	Switching SleepingSwitch out with a sub ally. Put a Sturdy HelmetDEF is boosted / Light DMG reduction / Debuff immunity / Cap light DMG taken at 5,000 per hit / Hit to charge bar gain (Can't be removed / Ends if Manu Ponumau becomes a main ally after another ally is knocked out or switched out with Blowback effect) Duration: Indefinite on the ally. Caster gains Power of SlackGains the following effects when switching to main ally upon another ally being knocked out or switched out with Blowback effect: Special Helmet effect to Manu Ponumau (Can't be removed) Duration: Indefinite. (Can only be used if all sub allies are Dark. When Manu Ponumau returns: Remove Sturdy HelmetDEF is boosted / Light DMG reduction / Debuff immunity / Cap light DMG taken at 5,000 per hit / Hit to charge bar gain (Can't be removed / Ends if Manu Ponumau becomes a main ally after another ally is knocked out or switched out with Blowback effect) from the ally.) (Can't recast.)	Self	Can't recast
	Rei	03	06	MokshaSwitch positions with a sub ally. (When switching with a Dark ally: Take control of the ally, granting them MokshaATK, triple attack rate, DMG cap, and dodge rate are boosted / DEF is lowered (Can't be removed) Strength: 30% ATK Up, guaranteed triple attacks, 20% DMG Cap Up, 30% Dodge Rate Up, and 50% DEF DownMultiplier: PerpetuityDuration: Indefinite.)	Self	1 turn Lvl 75: 0 turns

Interactions with Switch Ally

Note that support skills listed below follow specific rules :

• This support skill activates when the character switches from a sub ally position to a main ally position. It will not activate when the switch is caused by a skill, such as  ChangeMain Character switches positions with a sub ally. or  Tactical RelocationSwitch positions of any two allies..
  • Starting the battle in a sub ally position is not a requirement to activate this support skill.
• The following conditions will activate this support skill:
  • When a main ally is knocked out due to damage, which causes the character to switch in
  • Player-controlled effects that knock out a main ally, which causes the character to switch in (e.g.,
    
    Death
    • Death (SSR)
    • Death (SR)
    's summon call, Luna's Soul ConversionKnock out another ally.)
    • This includes effects that cause a "fake" knock out (e.g., Street King's  Le Manteau Du RoiMC fakes their death and switches positions with a sub ally. (Can't recast.)
      When switching with an ally: Switched ally gains Surrogate SuccessorATK is boosted / DEF is boosted / Double attack rate is boosted / Triple attack rate is boosted / More likely to be attacked (Can't be removed)
      Multiplier: PerpetuityDuration: Indefinite.
      When MC returns: MC gains True HeirATK is boosted / DEF is boosted / Double attack rate is boosted / Triple attack rate is boosted / Skill cooldowns are reduced by 1 turn (Can't be removed / Skill cooldown can't be lower than 1 turn)
      Multiplier: PerpetuityDuration: Indefinite.)
  • Enemy special attacks that force the character to switch in with a main ally (e.g., Ultimate Bahamut's Virtuous Verse)
  • Switching in using the Switch Party command in the Tower of Babyl.
• Can only activate once per battle, even if the character is revived after being knocked out.

Icon	Name	Element	Source	Targets	Notes
	Alanaan	01	The Hierophant UprightWhen Switching to Main Ally: All Fire allies gain Blessed RadianceDEF is boosted / Damage dealt by one-foe attacks is partially absorbed to HP (Can't be removed) Strength: 50% DEF Up / 25% of damage dealt (Healing cap: 800)Duration: Indefinite. (Can't be reactivated.) At level 95: Blessed RadianceDEF is boosted / Damage dealt by one-foe attacks is partially absorbed to HP (Can't be removed) Strength: 50% DEF Up / 25% of damage dealt (Healing cap: 800)Duration: Indefinite upgraded to Blessed Radiance+DEF is boosted / Damage dealt by one-foe attacks is partially absorbed to HP (Can't be removed) Strength: 100% DEF Up / 25% of damage dealt (Healing cap: 1600)Duration: Indefinite. Also activate Sun-Touched ParadiseBathe the battlefield in the blazing heat of the sun. (Sun-Touched ParadiseCan deal critical hits regardless of element / ATK is boosted / DEF is lowered Strength: 20% ATK Up / 25% DEF DownMultiplier: UniqueDuration: 8 turnsField effect Local status effect to the field.). (Can't be reactivated.)	Fire allies
	Fraux	01	Strength UprightWhen Switching to Main Ally: Gain Solid FortitudeDamage skills activate twice (Can't be removed) Duration: Indefinite. (Can't be reactivated.) At level 95: 1-turn cut to all allies' skill cooldowns. All allies also gain Supplemental Skill DMGSkill DMG dealt is supplemented (Can't be removed) Strength: 30,000Duration: Indefinite. (Can't be reactivated.)	Self/All allies
	Icarus	01	Icarus and Deimos, at Your Service!When Switching to Main Ally: Gain 5 Hellfire CrestFire magic is amplified (Max: 5 / Can't be removed) Duration: Indefinite. (Can't be reactivated.)	Self
	Shinsengumi	01	You're Under Arrest!When Switching to Main Ally: Gain Instant ChargeInstantly sets Charge Bar to 100% Unaffected by Charge Bar Gain status effects. No effect when afflicted with Shorted debuffs or when Charge Bar is above 100%.. (Can't be reactivated.)	Self
	Haaselia	02	The High Priestess UprightWhen Switching to Main Ally: Haaselia gains TorahCan recast each skill within a turn (Can't be removed) Duration: Indefinite. (Can't be reactivated.) At level 95: All Water allies gain Full MoonATK and DEF are gradually boosted (Can't be removed) Multiplier: NormalDuration: 3 turns. (Can't be reactivated.)	Self/Water allies
	Joel (SSR)	02	Tower CaptainWhen Switching to Main Ally: Raise Joel's LifesavingBased on lvl: Attack specs, skill specs, and healing specs are boosted (Max: 5 / Can't be removed) Duration: Indefinite lvl by 5 (Max: 5). (Can't be reactivated.)	Self
	Maria Theresa	02	The Empress UprightWhen Switching to Main Ally: All Water allies gain Righteous IndignationBoost to DMG dealt against foes with Unrighteousness effect / Deals bonus water DMG for one-foe attacks against foes with Unrighteousness effect (Can't be removed) Strength: 20% ATK Up / 20% Bonus Water DMGMultiplier: PerpetuityDuration: Indefinite. (Can't be reactivated.) At level 95: Set Water allies' HP to full and remove all debuffs. All Water allies also gain Devotion to JusticeCritical hit rate, DEF, multiattack rate, and DMG cap are boosted (Can't be removed) Duration: 5 turns. (Can't be reactivated.)	Water allies
	Caim	03	The Fool UprightWhen Switching to Main Ally: Caim's SpadeATK is boosted based on Spade Rank / Elemental DMG will be treated as the element superior to the target (Can't be removed) Multiplier: PerpetuityDuration: Indefinite, HeartHealing specs are boosted based on Heart Rank / Damage dealt by one-foe attacks is partially absorbed to HP (Can't be removed) Duration: Indefinite, DiamondDEF is boosted based on Diamond Rank / Elemental DMG from foes turns into water DMG (Can't be removed) Duration: Indefinite, and ClubDebuff success rate is boosted based on Club Rank / Deals bonus earth DMG for one-foe attacks (Can't be removed) Duration: Indefinite ranks all rise by a random number (Max: 4). (Can't be reactivated.) At level 95: Now affects all Earth allies.	Self At 4★: Earth allies
	Lobelia	03	The Magician UprightWhen Switching to Main Ally: Lobelia gains 10 Magic CrestMagic is amplified (Can't be removed) Duration: Indefinite. (Can't be reactivated.) At level 95: Lobelia also gains 10% Amplify Skill DMGSkill DMG dealt is amplified Strength: 10%Multiplier: SeraphicDuration: 5 turns. (Can't be reactivated.)	Self
	Estarriola	04	The Hermit UprightWhen Switching to Main Ally: Estarriola gains DreamscapeUpon other wind allies' normal attacks: Wind DMG to all foes / Random debuff (Can't be removed) Duration: Indefinite. (Can't be reactivated.) At level 95: Also gain Instant ChargeInstantly sets Charge Bar to 100% Unaffected by Charge Bar Gain status effects. No effect when afflicted with Shorted debuffs or when Charge Bar is above 100%.. (Can't be reactivated.)	Self
	Joy (Event SSR)	04	New Year, New Me Mk-IIWhen Switching to Main Ally: Raise Gooong!Gain effects in order based on lvl: Boost to ATK and DEF / Deals multiattacks / Boost to DMG dealt (Max: 3 / Can't be removed) Duration: Indefinite by 3 lvls. (Can't be reactivated.)	Self
	Katzelia	04	The Emperor UprightWhen Switching to Main Ally: All Wind allies gain Recurring AnthemHealing skill's healing amount and healing cap are boosted / Charge bar is boosted on every turn (Can't be removed) Strength: 50% Healing Up / 20% Healing Cap Up / 10% boost to charge bar at end of turnDuration: Indefinite. (Can't be reactivated.) At level 95: All Wind allies also gain Charge Bar +50%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 50% Strength: 50%. (Can't be reactivated.)	Wind allies
	Mahira (Summer)	04	Genius MariniusWind allies that switch to main ally gain PlumageDouble attack rate is boosted / Triple attack rate is boosted / Deals bonus wind DMG for normal attacks / For every 17 hits dealt to a foe: Remove 1 buff (Can't be removed) Duration: 5 turns.	Wind allies
	Vane (Halloween)	04	Everyone's ShieldWhen Switching to Main Ally: Activate RitterseeleGain RitterseeleDMG and DMG cap for normal attacks and counterattacks are boosted / DEF is boosted / Debuff resistance is boosted / C.A. DMG is boosted / C.A. DMG cap is boosted / Chain burst DMG is boosted / Chain burst DMG cap is boosted (Can't be removed) Duration: 5 turns.. Gain SubstituteReceives foe attack in place of an ally (Excludes all-foe all-ally attacks / Can't be removed) Duration: 3 turns, UndyingCan withstand lethal DMG (Leaves 1 HP / Can't be removed) Duration: 3 turns, and 30% DMG AbsorptionPartially absorbs DMG to recover HP (Can't be removed) Strength: 30%Duration: 3 turnsHealing cap: 5000. (Can't be reactivated.)	Self
	Geisenborger	05	The Chariot UprightWhen Switching To Main Ally: Geisenborger gains Star-Spangled PummelDeals quadruple attacks and counters upon taking DMG while Divinity is in effect (Can't be removed) Strength: 200%Duration: Indefinite. (Can't be reactivated.) At level 95: Geisenborger also gains DivinityTriple attack rate is boosted / DMG taken is boosted Duration: 3 turns. (Can't be reactivated.)	Self
	Makura	05	Hopped UpWhen Switching to Main Ally and when Jade MoonlightGains the following effects when switching to main ally upon another ally being knocked out or switched out with Blowback effect: ATK, DMG cap, and charge bar gain are boosted / Nitotsuisou effect / Hanaorimito effect (Can't be removed) is consumed: Activate NitotsuisouGain NitotsuisouHostility is boosted / Attacks twice each turn / 4-hit light DMG to a foe and hit to ATK and DEF (Stackable) after normal attacks / Can't use Nitotsuisou while in effect (Can't be removed / Ends upon taking DMG 2 times) Duration: Indefinite. (Ends upon taking damage 2 times.) At level 90: NitotsuisouHostility is boosted / Attacks twice each turn / 4-hit light DMG to a foe and hit to ATK and DEF (Stackable) after normal attacks / Can't use Nitotsuisou while in effect (Can't be removed / Ends upon taking DMG 2 times) Duration: Indefinite upgraded to Nitotsuisou+Hostility is boosted / Normal attack DMG is supplemented / Attacks twice each turn / Upon normal attacks: 4-hit light DMG to a foe / Hit to ATK and DEF (Stackable) / Nitotsuisou can't be used while in effect (Can't be removed / Ends upon taking DMG 3 times) Duration: Indefinite. (Ends upon taking damage 3 times.) and HanaorimitoGain HanaorimitoDEF is sharply lowered / Dodge rate is boosted / 4-hit light DMG to a foe and Delay effect to a foe upon dodging / Can't use Hanaorimito while in effect (Can't be removed / Ends upon taking DMG 2 times) Duration: Indefinite. (Ends upon taking damage 2 times.) At level 95: HanaorimitoDEF is sharply lowered / Dodge rate is boosted / 4-hit light DMG to a foe and Delay effect to a foe upon dodging / Can't use Hanaorimito while in effect (Can't be removed / Ends upon taking DMG 2 times) Duration: Indefinite upgraded to Hanaorimito+DEF is sharply lowered / Dodge rate is boosted / Skill DMG is supplemented / Upon dodging: 4-hit light DMG to a foe / Delay effect / Hanaorimito can't be used while in effect (Can't be removed / Ends upon taking DMG 3 times) Duration: Indefinite. (Ends upon taking damage 3 times.). Gain Hopped UpATK is boosted / Charge bar gain is boosted / Maximum amount of DMG that can be dealt per hit is boosted (Can't be removed) Multiplier: PerpetuityDuration: Indefinite. At level 100: Fourth-slot skill changes to Bounding Bunny Blitz Bunny Blitz: Gain Bunny BlitzDMG is boosted and supplemented for attacks made with elemental superiority / Deals bonus light DMG upon normal attacks (Can't be removed / Ends upon taking DMG 3 times) Duration: Indefinite. (Ends upon taking damage 3 times.) Caster instantly performs a normal attack without using up a turn. Bounding Bunny Blitz: 4-hit, 1200% Light damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~1,305,000 per hit). All Light allies gain Bunny BlitzDMG is boosted and supplemented for attacks made with elemental superiority / Deals bonus light DMG upon normal attacks (Can't be removed / Ends upon taking DMG 3 times) Duration: Indefinite. (Ends upon taking damage 3 times.) Caster instantly performs a normal attack without using up a turn. and end its cooldown.	Self	When Jade MoonlightGains the following effects when switching to main ally upon another ally being knocked out or switched out with Blowback effect: ATK, DMG cap, and charge bar gain are boosted / Nitotsuisou effect / Hanaorimito effect (Can't be removed) is consumed.
	Yorozuya	05	Nobody with Wavy Hair Can Be That BadWhen Switching to Main Ally: Gain Gin TamaAttack specs are boosted based on Gin Tama's radiance / Gin Tama slowly shines brighter when cooperating with or fighting for the sake of allies (Max: 3 stages / Can't be removed) Duration: Indefinite. (Can't be reactivated.)	Self
	Nier	06	The Lovers UprightWhen Switching to Main Ally: All Dark allies gain ThirstingRecovers once from a knockout while in effect / Partially absorbs DMG to recover HP (Can't be removed) Strength: 15% DMG AbsorptionDuration: Indefinite. (Can't be reactivated.) At level 95: Also remove all debuffs from Dark allies. (Can't be reactivated.)	Dark allies
	Wulf and Renie (Halloween)	06	Show Me the CandyWhen Switching to Main Ally: Raise Lone Wolf TrickLvl rises upon using Schutz aus Eisen or charge attack (Max: 5 / Can't be removed) Duration: Indefinite lvl by 5. (Can't be reactivated.)	Self