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{{Class
|id=180201_mc
|class = Superstar
|family=harpist
|row=3
|desc = Sing foes to sleep and inspire allies' double attacks.
|style = Special
|wep1 = Harp
|wep2 = Dagger
|prereq = {{itm|CP,500}}<br />Lvl 20 [[Bard]] and [[Arcana Dueler]]
|lvl_bonus  = {{ClassBonus|DEF|+15%}}<br />{{ClassBonus|Debuff resistance|+15%}}
|lvl1_bonus = {{ClassBonus|DEF|+3%}} {{ClassBonus|Debuff resistance|+3%}}
|lvl5_bonus = {{ClassBonus|DEF|+3%}} {{ClassBonus|Debuff resistance|+3%}}
|lvl10_bonus= {{ClassBonus|DEF|+3%}} {{ClassBonus|Debuff resistance|+3%}}
|lvl15_bonus= {{ClassBonus|DEF|+3%}} {{ClassBonus|Debuff resistance|+3%}}
|lvl20_bonus= {{ClassBonus|DEF|+3%}} {{ClassBonus|Debuff resistance|+3%}}
|masterbonus = {{ClassBonus|DEF|+3%}}
|class_weapon = Langeleik
|sup1 = Cantabile
|sup1_desc = Cut to DMG damage taken from a foe in Overdrive.
|sup2 = Appassionato
|sup2_desc = 10% Boost to {{ClassSkill|skill=Sky Realm Song}}'s double attack rate.<br />All allies gain {{Status|High Voltage (ATK Up)|a=5% per party (Max: 30%)|c=Other Harpist line/Drum Master parties do not count;<br />Unique modifier}} and {{Status|High Voltage (DEF Up)|a=5% per party (Max: 30%)|c=Other Harpist line/Drum Master parties do not count}} upon using {{classSkill|skill=Overture II}}.
|recmast = Attack, Double Attack, Debuff Success Rate
|recsub = <div>
{{ClassSkill|skill=Miserable Mist}}: Massive increase to effective damage and survivability. <br />
{{ClassSkill|skill=Angelic Voice II}}: Higher risk/reward alternative to Miserable Mist. <br />
{{ClassSkill|skill=Gravity Wave}} / {{ClassSkill|skill=Blind}}: Alternatives to Angelic Voice for foes immune to {{status|Charm}}. <br />
{{ClassSkill|skill=Bard Song}}: Decent sustain, but usually less effective than the debuffs above. 
</div>
|s1_icon = Ability_Overture.png
|s1_name = Overture II
|s1_desc = '''Harp:''' All parties gain {{Status|Healing Boosted (Stackable)|t=3T|a=40%}} and {{Status|Healing Cap Boosted (Stackable)|t=3T|a=First stack: 20% <br />Subsequent stacks: 5% <br />|am=30%}}. <br /> '''Dagger:''' All parties gain {{Status|Healing Boosted (Stackable)|t=3T|a=10%}} and {{Status|Healing Cap Boosted (Stackable)|t=3T|a=First stack: 10% <br />Subsequent stacks: 5% <br />|am=20%}}.
|s1_cd = 7T
|s1_dur = 3T
|s1_notes = 
|s2_name = Soul Soloist
|s2_icon = Ability_Pilfer.png
|s2_desc = '''Harp:''' Inflict {{status|Debuff Resistance Lowered|a=30%|acc=200%}} on all foes. <br /> All allies gain {{status|Debuff Resistance Boosted|t=3T|a=30%|acc=200%}}.<ref name="REF1">REF1, https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kea2IL6wLNbw4RNUcrrxMTpoIdlXU13pYOzBXjgoBbs/edit#gid=381921981</ref> <br /> '''{{itm|Fonic Rod}}:''' Inflict {{status|Debuff Resistance Lowered|a=20%|acc=200%}} on all foes. <br /> All allies gain {{status|Debuff Resistance Boosted|t=3T|a=20%|acc=200%}}.<ref name="REF1"/> <br /> '''Other weapons:''' Inflict {{status|Debuff Resistance Lowered|a=5%|acc=90%}} on all foes.<br /> All allies gain {{status|Debuff Resistance Boosted|t=3T|a=5%|acc=90%}}.<ref name="REF1"/>  
|s2_cd = 5T
|s2_dur = 3T
|s2_ex = yes
|s2_notes = 
|s3_name = Sky Realm Song
|s3_icon = Ability_Quick.png
|s3_desc = '''Harp:''' All allies gain {{status|DA Up|a=60%|t=3T}}. <br /> '''Other weapons:''' All allies gain {{status|DA Up|a=20%|t=3T}}.
|s3_cd = 6T
|s3_dur = 3T
|s3_ex = yes
|s3_notes = 
|ex1_icon = Ability_MusicPurple.png
|ex1_name = Sheep Song
|ex1_desc = '''Harp:''' Inflict {{status|Sleep 3|t=3T|acc=80%}} and {{status|Delay}} on a foe.<ref name="jpokiehl">jpokiehl, https://twitter.com/jpokiehl/status/944935511738609665</ref> <br /> '''Other weapons:''' Inflict {{status|Sleep 3|t=3T|acc=50%}} and {{status|Delay}} on a foe.<ref name="jpokiehl"/> 
|ex1_cd = 6T
|ex1_dur = 3T
|ex1_cost = 8
|ex1_notes = 
|ex2_icon = Ability_MusicRed.png
|ex2_name = Tremor Round
|ex2_desc = All allies gain {{status|High Voltage (ATK Up)|t=3T}} and {{status|High Voltage (DEF Up)|t=3T}}.
|ex2_cd = 6T
|ex2_dur = 3T
|ex2_cost = 5
|ex2_notes = Boost to buff strength based on numbers of parties.
}}
==Assessment==
Extremely powerful with the right setup, Superstar is limited primarily by weapon and character availability. A mainhand Harp is practically mandatory, and optimal use requires characters who can capitalize on Superstar's buffs while covering its lack of immediate high-impact skills (such as {{ClassSkill|skill=Phalanx II|Phalanx}} or {{ClassSkill|skill=Panacea II}}). Its subskills are worthless to other classes, however, so it should not be unlocked until it can be actively used.

* {{ClassSkill|skill=Overture II}} boosts ATK and DEF in addition to Healing via the Appassionato support skill, making it a sizable buff, especially in Raids as it scales based on the number of players.
* {{ClassSkill|skill=Soul Soloist}} helps counteract bosses with higher debuff resistance as well as making off-element debuffs such as some summon calls more likely to land.
* {{ClassSkill|skill=Sky Realm Song}} provides massive damage and charge bar generation via double-attacks.
* The {{ClassSkill|skill=Angelic Voice II}} subskill is one of the most powerful {{status|Charm}} and can only reliably be taken by Superstar.
* For battles where both {{ClassSkill|skill=Angelic Voice II}} and {{ClassSkill|skill=Bard Song}} are desirable, [[Bard]] can be superior despite being a Row II class.

Overall, Superstar is an excellent choice for self-sufficient teams or battles that don't require the MC to specialize and a go-to for multiplayer content where other players can be expected to have the core tools covered.

* {{ClassSkill|skill=Sheep Song}} has niche potential, but is usually worse than {{ClassSkill|skill=Angelic Voice II}} or {{ClassSkill|skill=Blind}} and thus not worth buying without a specific usage in mind.
* {{ClassSkill|skill=Tremor Round}} is conceivably useful if every other buff and debuff is somehow covered, but {{ClassSkill|skill=Rage III|Rage}} or {{ClassSkill|skill=Rampage|Rampage}} is usually better.

Note that Harpist (along with [[Ranger]] and [[Lancer]]) classes require more EXP to level than the other class lines. 
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== References ==
[[Category:Class]]
[[Category:Row III Class]]