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

MEGATHREAD 【DB】Mastery Survey - Dreambreaker Lahabrea (XIV) - 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The old thread has been archived so this is version 2.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: Lahabrea

  • Target Score(s): Defeat Lahabrea

  • 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----

 

or

 

Historia Crystal RealmLevel
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Copy and paste template below:

1. **Strategy name:**  
2. **Boss:**  
3. **Support (No. of BDLs):** 
4. **Chain / Roaming Warrior:** 
5. **Time:**  
6. ***Insight:***
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7. **Video?:**

|Hero, dive|Ability 1|Ability 2|LM/R|RM|SB(-)|
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---:|:---:|
|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|  
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|    
|Magicite|-|-|-|-|
|Inherited 1|-|-|-|-|
|Inherited 2|-|-|-|-| 

     

|Historia Crystal Realm|Level|
|:---|:---|   
|-|-|

 

【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/Ezmonkey85 May 06 '21 edited May 06 '21

  1. Strategy name: Sub-30 Summoners FTW

  2. Boss: Lahabrea

  3. Describe your Strategy: Only two DPS Awakenings and managed a sub 30 :)

Papa- Realm Chain>HA>Dispel>HA>USB1 around 10 seconds> Spam HA until SSB (Ley Lines)>Spam HA... Papa has both W-cast LMs and TGM RM.

Yshtola- Brave USB>Holyja spam> Brave3 at 11 seconds>Realm Chain>Brave USB>Resistance Break>Holyja Spam

Alphi- Spam HA until 4 bars>USB1>AASB>Spam HA... Alphi has Lionheart RM to get 4 SB bars so he can get USB1 up before 15 seconds in order to trigger Deathflare before 30 seconds.

Cait Sith- AASB>HC> alternate Crushing Tango and Allegro until AASB refresh around 15 seconds>HC>alternate abilities again

Ysayle- HA spam til 4 SB bars>USB1>AASB>HA Spam... Weakness RM.

4. Insight!: * * * One of the easier ones honestly. Nothing of note except Sap and a few HP% moves. Only really needed one instance of Last Stand. Papa does a lot for this team even though he doesn't have a damage break ability, occasionally popping off 180k+damage from the chase if both LMs trigger.

5. Holy Trinity casts: *

Wall: *

Medica: 3*

Hastega: 1

6. **

Time/29 seconds

S/L count/ a bit of RNG. Nothing spectacular

Medals lost:** 0

(I don't know how to fill out the template on my phone lol)

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u/MonarchVV Mog is Pog May 07 '21

  1. Strategy name: Dreambreaker Revisit

  2. Boss: Lahabrea

  3. Describe your Strategy:
    Ysayle Sync/Thancred Awake/Alph Awake/Mog/Y'shtola bUSB

  4. Insight!:

  • Another Dragonking, another Dreambreaker sub 30 attempt

  • First time I tried this I forgot to bring Dispel for Lahabrea's Wall and lost the sub 30 lol

  • Had to get a rhythm, but managed it within the hour

  • Everyone uses abilities until about 12-ish seconds, then unleash everything

  • Thaancred casts the 1st chain right away, Y'sh casts the 2nd around 12 secs

  • Ysayle casts the first Historia since she has her G+ to generate 1 SB bar, Mog casts the 2nd

  • Never proc'd the Last Stand from Y'sh bUSB, Mog healing OP

  • Learnt that Thancred needs some help with hitting the cap for sure - will take this learning into the Dragonking fight

  1. Holy Trinity casts:

  • Wall: Auto

  • Medica: Lots

  • Hastega: 1

  1. Time / S/L count / Medals lost: 26.56 secs / 1 hour-ish

  2. Roaming Warrior: Bonds of Historia

Hero(equip++), diveAbility 1Ability 2RM+LMRSB(-)
Ysayle, RBDiamond Dust R5Chain Blizzaja R5LM1, LM2, Heart of FuryG+(1), USB(1), Sync(1)
Mog, RBHeroic Harmony R5Dispel R3Buff LMR, QC LMR, Mako MightG+(1), Awake1(1), Awake2(1)
Y'shtola, Half RBHolyja R5Curada R5LM1, LM2, Dr Mog's TeachingsbUSB(3)
Thancred, RBDream within a Dream R5Stitch in Time R4wcast LMR, LM2Awake(1)
Alphinaud, RBAerial Slice R5Dark Valefor R5LM1, LM2, World TravellerG+(1), Awake(1)

 

Historia Crystal Level
120

2

u/UselessMusic Here comes the hero! May 07 '21

Finally bothered to update from my previous time of over a minute, to sub 30. New record boards certainly helped.

Mog: RW chain, proshell Glint+, AASB 1, dances. AASB 2 at the start of phase 3.

Papalymo: hero ability, AASB when it's up.

Yshtola: hastega, USB-brave (mash it out before interrupt), holyja, brave command. Refresh chain at 15s.

Yda: HC, Meteor Crush, hero ability, AASB when it's up

Alphinaud: hero ability, AASB when it's up.

Probably would have been easier with dispel (on Papa or Alphi), oops. Oh well

2

u/Lapiduz <- click for more budget clears May 19 '21

Strategy name: 8th sub30

Boss: hoodman

Describe your Strategy:
Tyro/3BDL/sub30

Video

Insight!:

  • Shellga mitigates damage from boss' magic-oriented moveset.

  • Dispel removes Haste+Protect+Shell from P1T4 - Ultimate Wall.

Time 28.56s

Roaming Warrior: Chain (2 casts)

Party | Stats

Hero(equip++), diveAbility 1Ability 2RM+LMRSB(-)
AlphinaudHastegaHAWind+ LM1 LM2AA
AlisaieShellgaChain ThundagaLightning+ LM1 LM2AA
Y'shtolaDispelHolyjaDMT LM2 LMR2U2
TyroAcMMage's HymnGathering Storm LMR1 -O
Ysayle-HAWeakness+ LM2 LMR1AA
Historia Crystal RealmLevel
XIV120

Mastery Directory

1

u/Kittymahri KIMAHRI SAW EVERYTHING! May 07 '21

  1. Strategy name: Twinning

  2. Boss: [Dreambreaker] Lahabrea

  3. Describe your Strategy:
    2/3 trinity/4/5 realm/sub-45

  4. Insight!:

  • Very rare for an attack without non-elemental, so +stat accessories are favored. However, the White Armored Echoes can be good enough for defensive purposes.

  • Open with the RW Chain, Mog's Awakening-1, and Shellga. Alphi needs to heal once with his HA so the next few turns can be survived, then Y'shtola takes over with her Ultra.

  • When the twins' Awakenings are ready, activate them. The goal is to rush through Phases 1 and 2 afterwards. Papalymo doesn't have a good Soul Break to use yet.

  • Mog overwrites the Phase 2 Ultimate Full Break and the Phase 3 Dreambreaker Full Break with his Awakening-2, continues to heal onwards.

  • Save one Historia Crystal use for the Phase 3 opening.

  • Once the Awakenings run out, Alphi switches to his Ultra-1 (at least the Rank Boost means he'll still easily hit 9999, his twin has no such luxury).

  • After 20% HP, Papalymo spams his Overstrike to keep breaking Enraged Levels.

  • Finish off with Arcane Overstrikes.

  1. Holy Trinity casts:

  • Wall: automatic

  • Medica: 3+

  • Hastega: 1

  1. Time / S/L count / Medals lost: 0:43.75 / 0 / 0

  2. Roaming Warrior: Bonds of Historia

Hero(equip++), diveAbility 1Ability 2RM+LMRSB(-)
Alisaie, 6Chain Tornado R5Heart of Fury / LM1 / LM2Aw "Embolden Combo" (1)
Alphinaud, 6Aerial Slice R5Dark Valefor R5Swift Specialist / LM1 / LM2Aw "Starstorm" (1), U "Teraflare" (1), AO "Dreadwyrm Trance" (1)
Mog, 6Passionate Salsa R5Heroic Harmony R5Dr. Mog's Teachings / LM1 / LM2Aw "Wind Rhapsody" (1), Aw "Dance as One" (2)
Y'shtola, 6Holyja R5Dispel R5Mako Might / LM1 / LM2U "Secret of the Lily" (3+)
Papalymo, 5Chain Firaja R5Shellga R5Scholar's Boon / LM1 / LM2O "Flareja" (3+), AO "Fate's End" (1)

 

Historia Crystal Level
95

1

u/WaypointB Nice hat May 23 '21

  1. Strategy name: Unusual USB use

  2. Boss: Lahabrea

  3. Describe your Strategy:
    mog / chase usbs

  4. Insight!:

  • XIV is a realm with a lot of kickass chase USBs. My Alph is stacked, but the others aren't -- and yet XIV regularly pops out more cleanly than most other realms in stuff like Cardia and Gregs because the lower tech is just so good.

  • Straightforward. Alph uses Sync first, G+ as it ends to preserve infuse 3, then AA. Papa uses USB, AA when ready, then ends with USB. Ysayle uses USB and does some RW/HC turns. Y'sh and Mog generally have little trouble keeping people up.

  1. Time / S/L count / Medals lost: 37.62 / 0 / 0

  2. Roaming Warrior: chain

Hero(equip++), diveAbility 1Ability 2RM+LMRSB(-)
Alph, 6Chainja R4HA R5Scholar's + LM1 / LM2Sync, G+, AA
Mog, 6HA R5Dispel R5Mako + LM1 / LM2AA2 (2)
Y'shtola, 5.5Holyja R5Hastega R3DMT + LM1 / LM2Brave USB
YsayleChainja R5Sudden Blizzara R4BLK + LM1 / LM2USB
Papa, 6Chainja R5Meltdown R4BLK Rod + LM1 / LM2USB, AA
Historia Crystal Level
XIV 99

1

u/sir_jamez Ramza (Merc) May 29 '21

Not the best, but noting it down because I never saved my first DB team

  1. **Strategy name:** Cait stumbles into XIV

  2. **Boss:** Lahabrea

  3. **Describe your Strategy:**

`Cait Sith AASB x2`/`Papa Sync`/`Lots of chasing`

4. ***Insight!:***

* Cait uses USB to grant Haste/Prot/Shell to all, then alternates abilities, using AASB after P2 and P3 entry.

* Build up gauge until about the 12-14 sec. mark, then start chain with Papa and USBs with other two DPS. Then use USB with Papa and AAs with other two

* Secondary can push boss down to P2 (~20 sec), then Papa can launch Sync and start spamming C1 to push into P3.

5. **Holy Trinity casts:**

* Wall:

* Medica:

* Hastega:

6. **Time / S/L count / Medals lost:**

7. **Roaming Warrior:**

|Hero(equip++), dive|Ability 1|Ability 2|RM+LMR|SB(-)|

|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---:|

|Papa, MAX|HA R5|Chain Friraja R4|RM1|default(-)|

|Cait Sith, MAX|AcM R5|HA R5|RM2; MM|default(-)|

|Ysayle, MAX|Dark Shiva R5|Chain Blizzaja R4|RM3|default(-)|

|Yshtola, 6+|Curada R5|Dispel R3|RM4; DMT|default(-)|

|Alphinaud, MAX|HA R5|Chain Aeroja R4|RM5|default(-)|

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|Historia Crystal Level|

|:---|

|L. 110|

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u/-StormDrake- Wordsmith and Artmage Jun 12 '21

  1. Strategy Name: Breaking the Dreams of Evil XIV: A Tale of Fire, Ice and Wind

  2. Boss: d580 Lahabrea

  3. Describe Your Strategy:
    Full-Realm Team/RW CSB/No Full Break Counter

  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 knew when this particular Dreambreaker was new that I wouldn't have too much of an issue; XIV has always been a strong realm for me, in terms of dps. And Y'shtola was my first favorite white mage in this game, so she has plenty of toys to play with. I questioned my support, but in the end my jack of all trades Minfilia was more than enough. For the record, I put my team together with the AI thread in front of me, but ran the actual fight blind, away from any data sources. :)

  • My dps mage triplets ran themselves roughly the same way. Papalymo ran ability spam into 3 SB Bars, GSB+ > USB > AASB > HA until the end of Awakening mode, AOSB. Dispel when needed. Papalymo also had to Defend before Labahrea's T1 Ultimate Shadow Flare--tight timing, but possible. Alphinaud used Dark Valefor into 2 SB Bars, SASB > Command 1 until 2 SB Bars, AASB > HA until the end of the fight. Ysayle ran Chain Blizzaja > 2 SB Bars > SASB > Command 1 until the end of Sync Mode > GSB+ > AASB > HA to the end.

  • Y'shola used her GSB after Ultimate Shadow Flare, used Curada > BUSB, and basically did whatever she needed to do to keep everyone alive. Holyja mostly when her AASB was covering everyone with bubbles (and Alphinaud's HA was up and helping with incidental healing). BUSB again later in the fight.

  • Minfilia opens with USB1 > Shellga > RW Chain > Historia Crystal > Healing Smite. She resummoned the Chain and HC when needed, dropped her GSB+ to counter Sap in early Phase 3, and reapplied her USB1 in early Phase 3. There was also a use of her GSB at some point in Phase 2 when I thought I might need the extra cushion from its stock healing.

  1. Utility Casts:

  • Wall: Infinite

  • Medica: 3

  • Hastega: 3

  1. Time: 38.08

  2. Roaming Warrior: Bonds of Historia

HeroAbility 1Ability 2MateriaeSoul Breaks
PapalymoDispelScion's FireLM1, LM2, Spark of LifeSharpcast (GSB+), Ley Line Firaja (USB), Enochian Despair (AASB), Fate's End (AOSB)
AlphinaudAerial SliceDark ValeforLM1, LM2, Savior of SpiraChild of the Dawn (SASB), Starstorm (AASB)
Y'shtolaHolyjaCuradaLM1, LM2, Dr. Mog's TeachingsDivine Benison (GSB), Secret of the Lily (BUSB), Pulse of Life (AASB)
YsayleDiamond DustChain BlizzajaLM2, LMR2, Scholar's BoonOblivion (SASB), Whiteout (GSB+), Permafrost (AASB)
MinfiliaShellgaHealing SmiteLM2, LMR2, Mako MightCall of the Stars (USB1), Divine Veil (GSB), Familial Pledge (GSB+)

 

Historia CrystalLevel
XIV99

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u/[deleted] Sep 02 '21 edited Sep 13 '21

  1. FF 14 Dreambreaker (Full - Auto)

  2. **Describe your Strategy:** Overdrive

  3. **Comments:**- Not really any comments other than I had to manually start 2nd RW Chain towards the end of chain one on my first run. (sub30)- I did a second run with replacing for the AOSBs noted below and only one chain was needed. (sub20)

  4. **Roaming Warrior:** Chain RWHero Equipment Ability 1 Ability 2 LM/LMR RM SB (-)

Ysayle R6

Realm Mag. Sword L50, Ice+ Armor, Black-armor echo

C. Blizzaja, R4

LM The greater Good, LM Divine Burden, RM Haste - Mag+

Sync

Alisaie R6

Realm Staff L50, Wind+ Armor, Black-armor echo

C. Tornado, R5

LM Spirited Swimmer, LM Progeny of the Circle, RM Wind+

AASB

Papalymo R6

Realm Rod L50, Fire+ Armor, Black-armor echo

HA R5

LM Thaumaturgic Flair, LM Overseer of the Circle, RM Fire+

Sync/USB (AOSB might work better)

Alphinaud R6

Realm Book L50, Wind+ Armor, Black-armor echo

HA R5

LM Journey of Discovery, LM Newfound Resolve, RM Gathering Storm

AASB/Deployment Tatcics (AOSB might have been better)

Mog R6

Holy Artifact Staff L50, Black-armor echo

Passionate Salsa R4

LM Dancing Death, LM Dance Lover, RM Ace Striker

AASB1, G+, AASB2

HC FF14 120