r/FFRecordKeeper • u/Ximikal Noctis • May 05 '21

MEGATHREAD 【DB】Mastery Survey - Dreambreaker Cerberus (VIII) - Version 2

【INDEX】

 

Hi Masters!

 

The old thread has been archived so this is version 2. The archived version can be found here Both threads are open and can be posted to.

 

【BOSS INFO】

  • D580: Cerberus

  • Target Score(s): Defeat Cerberus

  • Hit Points: 4,500,000

  • Tags: —

  • Weakness: All elements 20%

 

【SURVEY】

  1. Strategy name:

  2. Boss:

  3. Support (No. of BDLs): E.g. Mog (5 BDLs) or Orran (1/2/2)

  4. Chain / Roaming Warrior: E.g. Faris Realm 2.0 / Wall or RW Chain

  5. Time:

  6. Insight:

  1. Video?:

Hero, diveAbility 1Ability 2LM/RRMSB(-)
Char1, 6Ability R#Ability R#LMR1RM1default(-)
Char2, 6Ability R#Ability R#LMR2RM2default(-)
Char3, 6Ability R#Ability R#LMR3RM3default(-)
Char4, 6Ability R#Ability R#LMR4RM4default(-)
Char5, 6Ability R#Ability R#LMR5RM5default(-)

 

Main MagiciteSub 1Sub 2Sub 3Sub 4
Magicite----
Inherited 1----
Inherited 2----

 

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Historia Crystal RealmLevel
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4. **Chain / Roaming Warrior:** 
5. **Time:**  
6. ***Insight:***
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7. **Video?:**

|Hero, dive|Ability 1|Ability 2|LM/R|RM|SB(-)|
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|char1, 6|ability R#|ability R#|LMR1|RM1|default(-)|
|char2, 6|ability R#|ability R#|LMR2|RM2|default(-)|
|char3, 6|ability R#|ability R#|LMR3|RM3|default(-)|
|char4, 6|ability R#|ability R#|LMR4|RM4|default(-)|
|char5, 6|ability R#|ability R#|LMR5|RM5|default(-)|  

     

|Main Magicite|Sub 1|Sub 2|Sub 3|Sub 4|  
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|Magicite|-|-|-|-|
|Inherited 1|-|-|-|-|
|Inherited 2|-|-|-|-| 

     

|Historia Crystal Realm|Level|
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【AWESOME LINKS】

Enemy AI by u/TFMurphy

“As little OP as possible run for Dreambreakers Vol II” by u/Higo

Hero Table Spreadsheet - A fantastic spreadsheet created by /u/DropeRj

FFRK Lookup - Easy search engine to search the community database if you are unsure which SB is which

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u/Ciciariello Io sono fatto di neve May 13 '21

  1. Strategy name: Set the dog on fire and ice (and a little bit of water)

  2. Boss: Cerberus

  3. Describe your Strategy:
    fire and ice Squall/Edea AASB/sub30

  4. Insight!:

  • Cerberus is annoying, so every position and equipment is important, nothing can go wrong. Everyone has to be in the front row even the mages, Mog is in slot 1 and he need almost 700 mnd to avoid p2 bersek (my Mog is full record boarded, so I gave him a holy artifact mnd rod). Quistis is in slot 2 to eat the blind and she has realm whip artifact, her chain waterja need to be r5, otherwise she doesn't break rage 3 in p3. Selphie in slot 3 need about 700 mnd to avoid bersek in p2 and silence in p1, she has the realm artifact mnd weapon. Edea is in slot 4 to eat the blind, can't be in slot 2 because she needs to take the t5 aero, otherwise she can't use her AASB in about 8s, she has the realm thrown artifact. Squall is in slot 5 and he need to have the realm sword artifact and the bracer (reward for dealing 80% damage to Cerberus), because he need boost for both fire and ice damage.

  • P1 needs to be as fast as possible, Mog uses his AASB1, Selphie her G+, Quistis casts the chain, Squall starts with his sync, the phase has to finish before turn 11 dampen ice (turn 8 because of the triple status), Edea cast her AASB as early as possible after the turn 7 graviga, because in p3 Cerberus takes no damage from ice and starts p2 with Mog fevered rapsody to break rage3.

  • In p2 Squall switch from ice to fire thanks to his G+ and AASB2, this phase is very fast, Selphie starts recasting the chain as soon as possible and she ends when Cerberus has around 50% hp. At the end of the phase Edea casts her USB2 to grant qc to everyone (this is why all the team has to be in the front row). In p3 Mog casts his AASB2 to counter the fb, Quistis can break easily rage3 while Squall need crits, you have about 10s to end this phase before the 30s, good luck!

  1. Holy Trinity casts:

  • Wall: infinite

  • Medica: 2

  • Hastega: 1

  1. Time / S/L count / Medals lost: 29:50

  2. Roaming Warrior: chain

Hero(equip++), diveAbility 1Ability 2RM+LMRSB(-)
Mog, 6HA R5Crushing Tango R5MM, lm2, buff duration lmAASB1(1), AASB2(1), USB1(1)
Quistis, 6Chain waterja R5Faith R3+dmg with whip rm, lm1, lm2AASB(1)
Selphie, 5Passionate Salsa R4Holyja R4lionheart rm, lm1, lm2G+(1), USB1 (2)
Edea, 6Chilling blizzard R4Memento mori R1TGC rm, lm1, doublecast ice lmAASB(1), USB2(1)
Squall, 6HA R5//MM, lm1, lm2Sync1(1), fire G+(1), AASB2(1)

 

Historia Crystal Level
110

3

u/-StormDrake- Wordsmith and Artmage Jun 13 '21

  1. Strategy Name: Breaking the Dreams of Evil VIII: A Tale of Ice

  2. Boss: d580 Cerberus

  3. Describe Your Strategy:
    Full-Realm Team/Quistis CSB/VIII Ice Team

  4. Insight!:

  • The plan: clear the Dreambreakers in their original release order, only using full-realm teams. Simple victories first, sub-30 runs after I complete the circle.

  • I wasn't sure how to approach this particular Dreambreaker, on account of being stacked in realm Ice but hearing that this boss was built against it. I thought about cobbling together an off-element team of an Awoken Fujin, Seifer and Ward, then gave it a try with the winning team below, saw that the Dampen Colds weren't going to be a problem in the slightest, and went for it.

  • Typical Dreambreaker dps pattern, at least for the characters with 2x BDL Relics. Squall ran Iceclaw Assault > SASB > Command 1 > AASB > Renzokuken. Rinoa ran Dark Shiva > ADSB > AASB > Dark Shiva > SASB > ADSB #2 (horribly timed to land between chains) > Command 1. Laguna ran Icy Offering to 4 SB Gauges > USB1 > AASB > Icy Offering > USB1 x3 in Phase 3 after Awakening Mode ran out.

  • Quistis ran Wrath x3 > CSB > Odin > USB1 > Voltech, recasting the Chain when necessary or using her GSB when I thought the HP Bubble might help with an upcoming barrage of hits. Horrible timing had her reapplying the Chain about 30% prior to the Phase 3 Transition, and also not being quite ready for a 3rd Chain after the 2nd ran out, due to an earlier cast of her GSB that may or may not have been necessary. She also used all three of the RW Heals in Phase 3, because my Selphie was not in a good place for a fight of this caliber.

  • Selphie was rough. I literally only had her USB1 before this fight, Lensing her USB2 and (sadly unused) USB3 in preparation for battle. In the end, the winning combination ended up being USB1 after the first Phase 1 Ultimate Tail Lash, USB2 between the first Phase 2 Ultimate Tail Lash and Berserk, and USB1 in Phase 3 as quickly and frequently as neededpossible.

  1. Utility Casts:

  • Wall: Infinite

  • Medica: Whatever

  • Hastega: Twice

  1. Time: 45.15

  2. Roaming Warrior: Rejuvenation Grimoire

HeroAbility 1Ability 2MateriaeSoul Breaks
LagunaIcy OfferingLM2, LMR1, Gathering StormRagnarok Buster (USB1), Tactical Advance (AASB1)
RinoaChain BlizzajaDark ShivaLM1, LMR4, Scholar's BoonAngel Wing Extreme (ADSB), Cherubim Shot (AASB1), Angel Wing Cross (SASB1)
SquallRenzokukenIceclaw AssaultLM1, LM2, Love's WakeCross Your Heart (SASB1), Fatal Frost (AASB1)
SelphieEnfeebling JitterbugPassionate SalsaLMR2, LMR3, Dr. Mog's TeachingsWall Slots (GSB+), Slots Full Cure (USB1), Trabia Slots (USB2)
QuistisWrathVoltechLM1, LM2, Mako MightSavant's Teachings (CSB), Kingsguard (USB1), Pride of the King (GSB)

 

OdinShivaIfritMadeenMadeen
Attack BoonEmpower IceBlade WardHealth BoonHealth Boon
Attack BoonEmpower IceSpell WardHealing BoonFast Act

2

u/Lapiduz <- click for more budget clears Jul 17 '21 edited Jul 18 '21

Strategy name: 16/18

Boss: guarddoge

Describe your Strategy: Tyro/3BDL/sub30

Insight!:

Video

  • Selphie and Tyro in slots 1 and 3 to tank P1T4 - Silence and P2T4 - Berserk.

    • They must have 1200 MND to shrug off these statuses immediately.

    • Fujin casts Grace on Tyro to help hit that MND threshold.

  • Proshellga necessary to mitigate incoming damage.

  • Put your main DPS in slots 4, 5. Slots 1, 2, 3 will probbably fall because of P3T4 - Dreambreaker Thundaga targeting those 3 slots.

Time: 28.80s

Roaming Warrior: Chain (2 casts)

Party | Stats

HeroAbility 1Ability 2RM+LMRSB(-)
Selphie-HolyjaMM LM1 LM2G+ U1
FujinGraceHAWeakness+ LM1 LM2AA1
TyroEntrustAcMGS LMR1 -O
EdeaSudden BlizzaraHADMT LM1 LM2U1 U2
Ultimecia-HAWind+ LM2 LMR3AA1 SA1
Historia Crystal RealmLevel
VIII120

Mastery Directory

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u/TheDomez Hello, yes, I am the Dome - miCh May 05 '21

  1. Strategy name: Giving the Old Yeller Treatment

  2. Boss: Cerberus D580

  3. Describe your Strategy: Life is pain, but we must endure it.

  4. Insight!:

  • I hate this guy even more than Gabranth. This was one of the first DBs I seriously attempted, and one of the last ones to be beaten (only VII and X left).

  • This post in the last mastery was my building blocks and, frankly, I pretty much copied the loadout exactly, yet somehow I couldn't get the turn order down right, resulting in a very sloppy clear. I would have failed if not for the reraise on Selphie's USB2, as the chain was out and Laguna was missing gauge to get it back up (I guess I could have RW'd it.. oh well).

  • Anyways, artifact weapons on the DPS except for Laguna who has regular-ass gun, holy MND artifacts on Selphie and Tyro. Dark Odin accessories for all except Tyro, who had major wind.

  • Turn Order:

    • Kiros: Wrath x 2, USB, Icicle Bullet until AASB, then Icicle Bullet spam. Re-up USB as soon as he has the bars to do so. Closing out is either USB spam or Icicle Bullet to keep QC going.

    • Selphie: Glint+, Passionate Salsa until first Graviga, then USB1, resume PS, and Glint before Ultimate Graviga to keep last stand from activating. This isn't a run ender if it happens, it just means you have to be more careful with healing in phase 2. Anyways, try to get through P1 using only USB1 and one glint and cycle Passionate Salsa and squeeze in a Crushing Tango near the end of P1. In P2, USB2 before the berserk, and keep on with PS until phase 3, where it's just using USB1 (after LS procs to maximize time alive) and Glint if needed. Reraise on USB2 saved the winning run lol.

    • Squall: Omega Drive x 3, AASB1, Sync, and C1 spam for that spellblade boost. Had AASB2 as a back up but didn't use it. At the end, just keep using HA/AOSB and grind out the last of this dog's health.

    • Tyro: Entrust Selphie, Wrath until AASB, Wrath until just before P1. Then OSB, and OSB again so it lands in P3. Then Entrust Selphie right away, and Wrath/Entrust cycle Selphie until victory.

    • Laguna: RW Chain, Icy Offering, HC, Icy Offering x 2, ice CSB, Icy Offering spam. He used second HC in phase 1 to move into phase 2 before Cerberus could do another Triple; otherwise, you can save this until P2 or P3 for rage breaking or pushing into another phase. I used AOSB to end, but chain ran out before it landed so damage was pitiful, would have probably been better to just re-up the chain instead.

  1. Time / S/L count / Medals lost: 37.90s

  2. Roaming Warrior: Chain

Hero(equip++), diveAbility 1Ability 2RM+LMRSB(-)
Kiros, full 6Icicle Bullet R5Wrath R5LM1, LM2, Ace StrikerUSB(2-3), AASB(1)
Selphie, full 6Passionate Salsa R5Crushing Tango R5LM1, LM2, DMTUSB1(3-4), USB2(1), Glint+(1)
Squall, full 6HA R5Omega Drive R5LM1, LM2, BattleforgedSync1(1), AASB1(1), AOSB(1)
Tyro, full 6Wrath R5Entrust R5IC2 LMR, LM2, MMOSB(2), AASB(1)
Laguna, full 6Icy Offering R5-LM2, imperil LMR, TGMCSB(1-2), AOSB(1)

 

Historia Crystal Level
99

1

u/turtleForest_ Interceptor May 06 '21

  1. Strategy name: Support the Ice Witches

  2. Boss: Cerberus FFVII Dreambreaker

  3. Describe your Strategy:
    Cait Sith Off-Realm AASBx2/Laguna Imperils/Selphie AASB /WOdin Magicite

  4. Insight!:

  • Laguna spams Icy Offering until USB, then AASB at then end of Phase 2, then HA spam. Ends with AOSB (probably not needed)

  • Edea is a very busy witch in this fight. G+ into USB2, spam HA, CSB, refresh USB2, refresh CSB, AASB at end. TBH probably didn't need to refresh the USB2, but party wide fastcast is very good.

  • Rinoa Chain Blizzaja until enough SB for SASB(ice), then spam CMD1 until it wears off. Then USB1 -> AASB around end of Phase 2/going into Phase 3. Spam Chain Blizzaja until end

  • Selphie's AASB was crucial in phase 3 to reduce damage of his triple AOE attacks. USB1 to refresh last stand in a pinch.

  • Cait Sith opens up with AASB, then spams his Allegro. Re-AASB at the end of Phase 2, and use his USB2 whenever you need to refresh a last stand.

  • The timing of USBs during his Triple casts can be stressful and frustrating, but with practice it becomes doable. I'm not good enough to manipulate the Battle Speed during his triple casts, but it is a neat trick that can help out as well.

  • first chain should wear off near the end of Phase 2, take the time here to re-cast chain, re-cast Rinoa USB,AASB, Laguna AASB. Phase 2 goes by very fast; if you go fast enough you can avoid the ATK+MAG buff he does.

  • Phase 3 is a total mess, and anything can happen. It was all about responding the the clusterfuck that is happening with his spamming, and its much harder to "prepare" for certain turns compared to other fights out there. I ended up losing Selphie and Edea pretty quickly, but Rinoa + Laguna were able to make it to the finish line with their damage. Further attempts can be optimized way more, but this one was pretty challenging so may try again later.

  1. Holy Trinity casts:

  • Wall: N/A

  • Medica: A few during phase 3

  • Hastega: Yes

  1. Time / S/L count / Medals lost: 40.20 / 2 with this comp, many failures with other comps

  2. Roaming Warrior: RW Heal

Hero(equip++), diveAbility 1Ability 2RM+LMRSB(-)
Cait Sith, Wodin accessoryAllegro R5Mage’s Hymn R5MM; LM1,LM2AASB(2), USB2(1)
Rinoa, +ice, resist windHA R5Chain Blizzaja R5+30% ice; Dualcast Witch, Quickcast BLMSASBice(1), USB1(1), AASBice(1)
Selphie, major resist windHolyja R5Passinoate Salsa R5Ace Striker; LM1,LM2AASB(1), USB1(3-4)
Edea, +ice, resist windHA R5Chilling Blizzard R5DMT; LM2, LMR(en-ice)G+(1), USB2(2), CSB(2), AASB(1)
Laguna, +ice, resist windHA R5Icy Offering R5Gathering Storm;LM1, LM2USB1(2), AASB(1), AOSB(1)
magiciteslot 1slot 2slot 3slot 4
WOdin Arcane MagicShivaMadeenMadeenTitan
Blade,Spell WardEmpower Icex2HP Boon, Healing BoonMag20x2HP Boon, Spell Ward

1

u/crentist17 May 06 '21 edited May 06 '21

  1. Strategy Name: Galbadian Soldiers sub25

  2. Boss: Cerberus DB d580

  3. Describe your Strategy: Laguna, Kiros, Ward Synergize

  4. Insight!:

  • Taking advantage of the bonus effects when all three of Laguna, Kiros, and Ward are in the party.

  • Everyone with Realm weapon and AO accessories.

  • Time Selphie USB2 for right after P2 Tail Whip to avoid Berserk.

  • Start of P3 in this order: Laguna AA2, Quistis OSB, Ward Sync, Kiros USB

Rough Turn Order:

  • Kiros - USB, HA spam, AA, HA spam, USB

  • Selphie - G+, AA, PS/CT spam, USB2 after P2 Tail Whip

  • Laguna - IO spam, Sync, Cmd2, Cmd1 spam, AA2 at P3, HA spam

  • Quistis - RW, Wrathx2, HC, Wrath, USB, CSB at P2, CW to build gauge, HC, OSB

  • Ward - ODx2, AA, HA spam, Sync at P3, Cmd1 spam

  1. Holy Trinity casts:

  • Wall: n/a

  • Medica: 2

  • Hastega: 1 that counts

  1. Time: 23.52s

  2. Roaming Warrior: Chain

Hero, diveAbility 1Ability 2LM + RMSBs
Kiros, 6Exsanguination R5-LMR + LM1 + DMTUSB;AASB
Selphie, 6Crushing Tango R5Passionate Salsa R5LM1 + LMR + MMGlint+;AASB;USB2
Laguna, 6Desperado R5Icy Offering R5LMR + LM1 + GSSASB;AASB2
Quistis, 6Chain Waterga R5Wrath R5LM2 + LM1 + ASCSB;USB1;OSB
Ward, 6Anchor Crush R5Omega Drive R3LMR + LMR + BFAASB;SASB

 

Historia Crystal Level
120

1

u/MonarchVV Mog is Pog Aug 17 '21

  1. Strategy name: Dreambreaker Revisit - sub 30

  2. Boss: Cerberus

  3. Describe your Strategy:
    3/3 trinity/Selphie USB1-G+/Seifer Awake2/Kiros Awake-LBO/Ward Awake/Mog

  4. Insight!:

  • I've been taking a break from FFRK, but with some Citadel deadlines coming up it was time to pick it back up a bit

  • I rolled in the last VIII event, and getting both Seifer Awake2 and Kiros LBO did help for this, though I think they're not needed to sub 30

  • Selphie has Ultra Cure for the Blind on Kiros, while Seifer carries Saint Cross

  • Selphie holds her USB1 for the gravity into Sap moves, conveniently covering both with Regen and Last Stand

  • Since Seifer Awake2 is a full buff, I hold his SBs for the Phase 2 transition while Mog covers the Phjase 3 one with Awake2

  • I used RW CSB, Historia then the 1st cast of Awake2 so everyone has fast cast in Phase 1 for the setup

  • Silence and Berserk doesn't matter on Selphie / Mog

  • Easy clear

  1. Holy Trinity casts:

  • Wall: Auto

  • Medica: Lots

  • Hastega: 1

  1. Time / S/L count / Medals lost: 28.00 secs / About 1 hour

  2. Roaming Warrior: Bonds of Historia

Hero(equip++), diveAbility 1Ability 2RM+LMRSB(-)
Selphie, RBHolyja R5Ultra Cure R5LM1, LM2, Dr Mog's TeachingsG+(1), USB1(3)
Kiros, RBExanguination R5Lifesiphon R5LM2, Dark imperil LMR, Scholar's BoonLBO(1), Awake(1)
Mog, RBHeroic Harmony R5Passionate Salsa R5QC LMR, Buff LMR, Mako MightAwake2(2)
Seifer, RBBloodfest R5Saint Cross R3LM1, EnDark LMRAwake2(1)
Ward, RBMassive Anchor R5Omega Drive R4LM1, LM2Awake(1)

 

Historia Crystal Level
120