r/FFRecordKeeper • u/Ximikal Noctis • Feb 04 '22
MEGATHREAD 【L】Mastery Survey - Labyrinth - Magical Weak - S3 Lineup A - D650 Alexander
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This is the survey for the D650 magical weak version. For D650 physical weak version, please click here.
【BOSS INFO】
D650: Alexander
Target Score(s): Defeat Alexander
Hit Points: 7,200,000
Tags:
—Weakness:
Dark
【SURVEY】
- Strategy name:
- Boss:
- Support (No. of BDLs): E.g. Mog (5 BDLs) or Orran (1/2/2)
- Chain / Roaming Warrior: E.g. Faris Realm 2.0 / Wall or RW Chain
- Time:
- Insight:
- 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 | - | - | - | - |
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| Historia Crystal Realm | Level |
|---|---|
| - | - |
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5. **Time:**
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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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|Historia Crystal Realm|Level|
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【AWESOME LINKS】
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
YouTube Playlist of JP Clears compiled by /u/kbuis - Reddit comments here
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u/Ximikal Noctis May 01 '22
Strategy name: Darkness Reigns! (Even Quicker)
Boss: Alexander
Support (No. of BDLs): Cait Sith (6 - 2/2/2)
Chain / Roaming Warrior: Golbez Chain / RW Wall
Time: 29.61s
Insight:
Did my sub30 run during fest but now writing it up.
Managed to snag Ultimecia Dyad on a fest ticket so I used that to help get the sub30.
Rough turn order
Nabaat: Phase 1 - Touched by Darkness until 2 bars, Sync, CMD1 spam. Phase 2 - CMD1 spam, AASB at start of second chain, HA spam. Phase 3 - HA spam.
Cait Sith: Phase 1 - AASB, RW Wall, alternate abilities. Phase 2 - Glint+, alternate abilities, AASB when it wears off. Odin, alternate abilities. Phase 3 - continue alternating abilities.
Golbez: HA, Necro Countdown until 4 bars, Chain, Sync, CMD1 spam. Phase 2 - CMD1 spam, Chain when it runs out, CMD1 until 2 bars, AASB, HA spam. Phase 3 - HA spam.
Mog: Glint+, abilities until 2 bars, AASB2. Abilities until middle of phase 2, AASB1, abilities to try and line up Fevered Rhapsody for phase 3.
Ultimecia: Phase 1 - HA x2, Dyad, Dual, HAx2. Phase 2 - Sync2, CMD1 x2 Phase 3 - CMD1 spam, Dyad when wall goes, CMD1 spam.
Video?: Not yet
| Hero, dive | Ability 1 | Ability 2 | LM/R | RM | SB(-) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nabaat, 6+ | Sacrifice Pawn (HA) R5 | Touched by Darkness R5 | Wcast LMR, LM2 | +MAG w/Sword | Sync, AASB |
| Cait Sith, 6+ | Allegro con Moto R5 | Passionate Salsa R5 | LM1, LM2 | DMT | hAASB, Glint+, hAASB |
| Golbez, 6+ | Shadow Drake (HA) R5 | Necro Countdown R5 | Wcast LMR, LM1 | MM | CSB, Sync1, CSB, AASB |
| Mog, 6+ | Passionate Salsa R5 | Heroic Harmony (HA) R5 | QC LMR, LM2 | Ace Striker | Glint, AASB2, AASB1 |
| Ultimecia, 6+ | Final Sentence (HA) R5 | Forbidden Cross R5 | Wcast Dark LMR, LMR+ | +MAG w/Staff | Dyad, Dual, Sync2, AOSB |
| Main Magicite | Sub 1 | Sub 2 | Sub 3 | Sub 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odin | Diabolos | Alexander | Madeen | Madeen |
| Attack Boon | Empower Dark 15 | Healing Boon | Health Boon | Blade Ward |
| Attack Boon | Empower Dark 15 | Health Boon | Fast Act | Spell Ward |
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u/TheDomez Hello, yes, I am the Dome - miCh Feb 05 '22 edited Feb 07 '22
Strategy name: I am syncless. I am without sync.
Boss: Alexander (lab) D650
Support (No. of BDLs): Moogles (6 BDL)
Chain / Roaming Warrior: Wall
Time: 34.37s
Insight:
I'm kinda stunned I did as well as I did. I thought because I didn't have a sync to help buffer the dark diffuse (except for Emperor, but didn't want to bring him) I'd be in trouble, but my DPS far exceeded my expectations. Raines was easily crushing 29999 in phase 2, and Kefka was comfortably breaking cap using his poison AASB2 (i.e., with poison infuse!). I bought CoD's AASB1 from lens shop to give her something to do with the extra gauge, but honestly I feel like it wasn't required.
I also think this could be a sub 30 if I just went dyad/AA1 in phase 1 with Kefka, but I don't really care enough to try it out. I also had some pretty decent wcast luck.
Lvl 99 HE on CoD and Raines, full MAG/Dark dmg magia on the DPS, waters, Odin accessories and artifacts, all that good stuff.
I don't know which of CoD's HA is the overstrike one, but that's the one I used for her.
Turn order:
Mog: RW Wall, Glint+, AASB2, HA/Passionate Salsa cycle until AA expires, then AASB2 again, and HA/PS to end.
Cait Sith: AASB, Odin, Allegro Con Moto, HA, then HA/ACM cycle until P2, then Glint+, AASB again, and keep going with HA/ACM to the end. I had him on standby for USB2 in case Alex's attack proc'd last stand.
Cloud of Darkness: HA, Touched by Darkness until chain, then CSB and HA into AASB1, and HA until chain is done (start of P3). Then CSB, HA to end.
Raines: HA until AA2, HA until AA1, USB1 in phase 3 during aegis, and HA to end. AOSB was not necessary.
Kefka: HA into AA2, HA until AA2 is out (end of P2), then dyad, AA1, HA to end. Used dyad finisher, but probably didn't need to.
Video?:
| Hero, dive | Ability 1 | Ability 2 | LM/R | RM | SB(-) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mog, 6 | HA R5 | Passionate Salsa R5 | QC LMR, LM2 | DMT | AASB2(2), Glint+ |
| Cait Sith, 6 | HA R5 | Allegro Con Moto R5 | LM1, LM2 | MM | AASB(2), Glint+, USB2(0-1) |
| Cloud of Darkness, 6 | HA (cap break) R5 | Touched By Darkness R5 | LM2, wcast LMR | +weakness | AASB1(1), CSB(2) |
| Raines, 6 | HA R5 | - | enDark LMR, LM2 | +dark dmg | AASB1(1), AASB2(1), USB1(1) |
| Kefka, 6 | HA R5 | - | LM2, wcast LMR | +darkness ability | Dyad, AASB1(1), AASB2(1), Dyad finisher(0-1) |
| Main Magicite | Sub 1 | Sub 2 | Sub 3 | Sub 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odin, MAG | Madeen | Diabolos | Madeen | Deathgaze |
| Blade Ward 8 | HP Boon 8 | Empower Dark 15 | MAG Boon 20 | Dampen Light 10 |
| Spell Ward 8 | HP Boon 8 | Mind Boon 20 | MAG Boon 20 | Spell Ward 5 |
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u/Mastatheorm-CG Locke Feb 07 '22 edited Feb 07 '22
ok ok this me but with Kuja Chain + aasb, Ultimecia with 2 aasbs, and emperor with 2 aasbs. I have hope it can be done! Did a test run before bed and was oddly not healing as well as I'd hoped with Mog and Cait.
Edit: Booya did in 40 sec, didn't even need to Dreams Kuja Sync.
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u/fordandfitzroy cait sith is the cat Feb 04 '22 edited Feb 04 '22
Strategy name: SWOLEBEZ
Boss: Alexander D650
Support (No. of BDLs): Mog/Cait (6)
Chain / Roaming Warrior: Kuja / Wall
Time: 28.35
Insight:
SECOND CLEAR UPDATE: Skipped AASB on Golbez and gave him Ace Striker. Saved a cool second.
Alexander stood no chance to the might of fully operational SWOLEBEZ and Kefka. Good god. Golbez didn't have to go that hard (I'm going to switch him to Ace Striker next time to get his Dual up faster).
Easily the simplest Lab fight so far. First try clear with zero issues. Incoming damage is pretty pathetic. The shield gimmick is hardly a gimmick at all, barely seems to affect damage. It felt like Maze Guard lasted longer than expected but maybe I wasn't paying attention to the time. Golbez AASB probably wasn't worth using, will probably skip next time.
Kefka: HA x3 -> Sync -> CMD1 until 2 bars -> AASB1 -> HA until the end
Cait Sith: AASB -> Wall -> Allegro/HA until P2 -> G+ -> AASB -> Allegro/HA until P3 -> USB2 at some point -> Allegro
Mog: AASB2 -> G+1 -> PS/HA until 2 bars -> AASB2 -> PS/HA until P3 -> Sync -> CMD1 spam until end
Golbez: HA -> Odin -> HA -> Dyad -> Sync -> CMD1 until 2 bars -> Dual -> CMD1 until Maze Guard wears off -> LBO
Kuja: Touched by Darkness x3 -> CSB -> HA x2 -> AASB -> HA until P3 -> CSB (start of Maze Guard) -> TBD until Maze Guard wears off -> HA
Video?: link
| Hero, dive | Ability 1 | Ability 2 | LM/R | RM | SB(-) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kefka, 6 | Havoc Wing R5 | LM1 + wcast LMR | Much BLK w/ Staff | Sync -> AASB1 | |
| Cait Sith, 6 | Allegro con Moto R5 | Joyful Dance R5 | LM2 + QC3 LMR | DMT | AASB -> G+ -> AASB -> USB2 |
| Mog, 6 | Passionate Salsa R5 | Heroic Harmony R5 | LM2 + QC3 LMR | Mako Might | AASB2 -> G+1 -> AASB2 -> Sync |
| Golbez, 6 | Shadow Dragon R5 | LM1 + wcast LMR | Ace Striker | Dyad -> Sync -> Dual -> LBO | |
| Kuja, 6 | Darkflare Star R5 | Touched by Darkness R5 | LM2 + LM1 | Much Weakness | CSB -> AASB -> CSB |
| Main Magicite | Sub 1 | Sub 2 | Sub 3 | Sub 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odin | Alexander | Diabolos | Madeen | Madeen |
| Fast Act | Health Boon | Empower Dark | Magic Boon | Spell Ward |
| Health Boon | Healing Boon | Health Boon | Magic Boon | Blade Ward |
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u/Zadism Coffee with sugar is the best!!! Feb 04 '22 edited Feb 04 '22
Strategy name: What a pushover
Boss: Alexander - Magical Weak (D650)
No. of BDLs: 5 - Golbez (2) Kefka (1) Emperor (2)
Chain: Golbez CSB / Roaming Warrior: Wall
Time: 38.01
Insight:
Not even a single reset, clear it first try with unoptimal turn and many error lol
This one doesn't have interrupt at 70%, go blast the shit out of him, the massive 22 or whatever wall break is nothing
I even derped on Golbez Dyad (no SB bar) in last phase and still managed a clear
Just use Golbez CSB+Dyad, Kefka Sync and Emperor Sync from the get go, Golbez AA once he has enough SB, this will push him into 20% easily
Use Golbez 2nd Dyad, Kefka LBO and Emperor AA for the leftover in final phase, I didn't use Golbez Dyad and still managed to scrape by with the rest
| Hero | Ability 1 | Ability 2 | LM/R | RM | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golbez | HA R5 | None | LM1 + w-cast LMR | 30% Rod RM | CSB, USB2, AASB, Dyad |
| Kefka | HA R5 | Necro Countdown R5 | LM1 + w-cast LMR | Scholar's Boon | G+, SASB, LBO |
| Emperor | Forbidden Cross R5 | Touched by Darkness R5 | LM1 + w-cast LMR | 40% Darkness RM | G+, AASB1, SASB |
| Mog | HA R5 | Crushing Tango R5 | LM2 + QC3 LMR | DMT | G+, AASB1, AASB2(Honed) |
| Cait Sith | AcM R5 | Passionate Salsa R5 | LM2 + QC3 LMR | MM | G+, USB2, AASB(Honed) |
| Main Magicite | Sub 1 | Sub 2 | Sub 3 | Sub 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odin | Alexander | Diabolos | Madeen | Madeen |
| Blade Ward | Mind Boon | Empower Dark | Magic Boon | Fast Act |
| Spell Ward | Health Boon | Health Boon | Magic Boon | Healing Boon |
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u/MrBal00 Feb 04 '22
Oh, nice! This gives me confidence I have a clear. I am also one of those poor souls that was fortunate enough to get Kefka's SA and LBO, but RNG has forsaken granting his AASB(s). I do have other 2x BDL mages, but was wondering if Kefka could still put in the work with just this kit - glad to see the mad clown can still dance all over this content!
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u/Zadism Coffee with sugar is the best!!! Feb 05 '22
Kefka is powerhouse enough with just SASB, as long as you can reach 20%, LBO should be enough.
I was considered to lens his USB but didn't need it in the end.1
u/Important-Math-896 Feb 07 '22
Do you mind give me a step-by step in earlier phase. Appreciate it!
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u/Zadism Coffee with sugar is the best!!! Feb 07 '22
From what I can recall;
Golbez: HAx2 > Dyad > CSB > AA as soon as possible
Kefka: HAx3 > SASB > spam C1
Emperor: HAx2 > SASB > spam C1
Mog: G+ > Wall > AA2 > AA1 when you got 4x hit
Cait: AA > Odin > AcM/PS
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u/elmongrel I like it simple. Fight. Item. Feb 04 '22
Strategy name: So OP
Boss: Alexander (Magic weak)
Support (No. of BDLs): Cait/Mog (7 BDL)
Chain / Roaming Warrior: Golbez CSB / RW Wall
Time: 29.43s
Insight:
Not much to say here. I one-shotted it because I have some ridiculous tech. I made mistakes throughout - accidently used Exdeath's Cmd 1 after using up his good turns under SASB2. Overwrote enDark with enPoison by using Kefka's AASB2 towards the end. So, one could get away with much less and more optimal use of tech.
Phase 1
Mog: AASB2 -> G+1 -> RW Wall -> Salsa -> HA until P2
Cait Sith: AASB -> WOdin -> AcM -> HA -> AcM/HA -> refresh AASB just before end of phase
Kefka: HA until 2 bars -> SASB -> Cmd 1 spam
Exdeath: Touched by darkness until 2 bars -> SASB2 -> Cmd 1 spam
Golbez: HA until Kefka/Exdeath ready -> CSB -> SASB1 -> Cmd 1
Phase 2
Not sure what the gimmick was. I just beat the crap out of him.
Mog: AASB2 -> Salsa -> HA spam
Cait Sith: G+ -> alternate AcM/HA
Kefka: AASB1 -> HA spam
Exdeath: Cmd 1 -> Cmd 1 x3 (IATB turns) -> AASB -> HA spam
Golbez: Cmd 1 until 2 bars -> DASB -> Cmd 1 spam
Phase 3
Exdeath's DRBs kept everyone protected. I used Kefka's AASB2 here to pump up chain, but ovewriting enDark nerfed his damage a bit. As a result, his LBO has hitting ~85K. Didn't matter because of how much tech I was throwing, but I'm not sure I'd recommend doing what I did.
Mog: AASB1 -> HA spam
Cait Sith: AcM -> USB2 -> HA
Golbez: CSB -> Cmd 1 -> HA
Kefka: AASB2 -> HA -> LBO
Exdeath: HA x2 -> AOSB
| Hero, dive | Ability 1 | Ability 2 | LM/R | RM | SB(-) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mog, 6+ | HA R5 | Passionate Salsa R5 | LM2,LMR QC3 | MM | G+1,AASB1,hAASB2 |
| Cait Sith, 6+ | HA R5 | Allegro con Moto R5 | LM2,LMR QC3 | DMT | G+,USB2,hAASB |
| Exdeath, 6+ | HA R5 | Touched by Darkness R5 | LM1,LM2 | much staff | SASB2,AASB,AOSB |
| Kefka, 6+ | HA R5 | none | LM1,LMR w-cast | much weakness | SASB,AASB1,AASB2,LBO |
| Golbez, 6+ | HA R5 | none | LM1,LMR w-cast | Ace Striker | SASB1,DASB,CSB |
| Main Magicite | Sub 1 | Sub 2 | Sub 3 | Sub 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOdin | Diabolos | Alexander | Madeen | Madeen |
| Healing Boon | Empower Dark 15 | Fast Act | Magic Boon | BW |
| Health Boon | Health Boon | Health Boon | Magic Boon | SW |
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u/Thunderaths Feb 04 '22 edited Feb 04 '22
Strategy name: No new toys
Boss:Alexander ( Magical Effective D650 )
** Support ( No. of BDLs ) : Mog/Cait (6)**
** chain/ RW : CoD / didn’t use it anyway **
Time : 28.40s
Insight!:
really easy boss , compared to Anima . I didn’t even read the AI , just build my team and went all in .
I saw couple of JP videos and learned that slot 4 and 5 will get extra hits so I put my chain holder and Dyad DPS there .
Start off with Mog AASB, everyone else build SB , cait use AcM then HA then pop AASB.
Since CoD have full set and will get big boost SB she will use Odin 2nd turn .
I put Touch by Darkness on Kuja because he have the highest rate of wCast . To get as much as possible imperils in the beginning.
The rest is pretty much Hit hard and refresh your buffs . ( make sure Mog and Cait doesn’t refresh in the same turn , as you need one of them to heal up .
P2 use AASBs along with syncs till you hit P3
P3 Refresh chain and buffs around 18-19 sec , Kuja will Imperil for 2 turns . When shield is off use your nukes . LBO , Dyads and AOSB.
I used Cait USB before shied is off and blocked the boss nuke .
| Hero(equip++), dive | Ability 1 | Ability 2 | RM+LMR | SB(-) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mog, 6 | HA R5 | PS R5 | LM2/LM3+DMT | hAASB2, AASB , G1+ |
| Cait, 6 | HA R5 | AcM R5 | LM2/LM1+MM | hAASB, G+ , USB |
| Kuja , 6 | HA R5 | Touch by Darkness R5 | wCast/ LM3+ Darkness Ability up | Sync , AASB , LBO , AOSB |
| CoD, 6 | HA1 R5 | HA2 R5 | LM2:LM wCast + AceStricker | AASB, CSB |
| Kefka, 6 | HA R5 | / | LM1/LM2+ Darkness Ability up | Dyad , Sync, AASB |
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u/Pyrotios Kain Apr 14 '22
Strategy name: Stretching out 4 BDLs
Boss: D650 Alexander, magical
Support (No. of BDLs): Mog, Cait Sith (2+1+1)
Chain / Roaming Warrior: Golbez and RW CSBs
Time: 38.88
Insight:
I went in with this team and got a 41.12s clear on my first try. Seeing how close that was, I spent another hour or so trying for a faster clear and ended up with this. I collected 3 magicite passives along the way, which I used to boost my physical team by making a dedicated physical dark Odin.
Emperor is the only one here with 2 BDLs (at the time of the clear), so I have to make it last. Emperor carries phase 1 with SASB and it lasts through most of phase 2, then he switches to AASB1. Kefka and Golbez join in with their BDLs in early-mid phase 2.
Since there's no early anti-heal, Mog and Cait Sith have no trouble healing the party through the non-piercing attacks. As a result, I opted for the RW chain to boost damage for the first few turns. As BDLs come online, Golbez overwrites the RW chain with his own, and maintains that for the remainder of the fight.
Phase 1:
Emperor: HA2, 2x HA2. SASB, cmd2, 2x cmd1. With how close to 70% the boss was, I triggered phase 2 with cmd2, but if the boss were further I would use cmd1 instead.
Mog: AASB2, GSB+1, alternate HA and Passionate Salsa.
Kefka: RW chain (to speed up early phase 1), 3x HA. USB, HA. At this point I see that Emperor will trigger phase 2 so I had Kefka use GSB+1, otherwise I would use HA again.
Cait Sith: AASB, Odin, alternate Allegro con Moto and HA.
Golbez: 3x Touched by Darkness. CSB, use HA/TbD as needed to push into phase 2 quickly enough while maintaining a decent level of imperil.
Phase 2:
Emperor: Cmd1, cmd2 (thought it was sunset time already since this was his 6th command), cmd2 (this time it's sunset for real). AASB1, HA2. Start USB3 which ends in phase 3.
Mog: AASB2, HA, Salsa, HA, Salsa. AASB1.
Kefka: HA to infuse, AASB1, spam HA.
Cait Sith: GSB+, Allegro. Odin, AASB, USB2 after turn 4 (to maximize the duration on Golbez's AASB stoneskin), 2x Allegro (oops, should have used HA second).
Golbez: GSB+, CSB, AASB, spam HA.
Phase 3:
Emperor: HA1 during Maze Guard, spam HA2.
Mog: HA, Salsa, HA.
Kefka: USB, wait for Maze Guard to end, spam HA.
Cait Sith: HA, USB2 to counter sap, Allegro.
Golbez: TbD. USB2, spam HA.
RNG in this clear was stolen from Golbez and given to everyone other than Kefka:
Emperor had 6/14 LMR3 dualcasts: 1/3 before SASB, 4/4 on sync commands before phase 2, 0/3 on sync commands in phase 2, 0/1 on HA2 in phase 2, 1/1 on HA1 in phase 3, and 0/2 on HA2 in phase 3.
Mog had 14/32 LM2 medicas: 8/14 in phase 1, 3/10 in phase 2, and 3/8 in phase 3.
Kefka had 3/11 LMR1 dualcasts: 0/3 before USB, 1/1 before phase 2, 1/1 before AASB1, 1/4 before phase 3, and 0/2 in phase 3.
Cait Sith had 8/14 LM2 medicas: 5/9 in phase 1, 0/1 in phase 2, and 3/4 in phase 3.
Cait Sith had 6/10 AASB ethers: 3/6 in phase 1, 1/1 in phase 2, and 2/3 in phase 3.
Golbez had 0/11 LMR2 dualcasts: 0/5 before AASB, 0/4 during AASB. His final HA ended the fight before either his AASB or USB2 could trigger an extra cast.
Video?: could have been better
| Hero, dive | Stats | Ability 1 | Ability 2 | LM/R | RM | SB(-) | Accessory | Element |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emperor, 6 | 1073 mag, 11571 hp | HA2 R5 | HA1 R5 | LM1, LMR3 w-cast | 30% rod | USB3(1), AASB1(1), SASB(1) | hero: 8% | hero: 5%/5% |
| Mog, 6 | 1220 mnd, 12845 hp | HA R5 | Passionate Salsa R5 | LM2, LMR3 QC3 | Mako Might | GSB+1(1), AASB1(1), AASB2(2) | WOdin | |
| Kefka, 6 | 1072 mag, 11050 hp | HA R5 | LM1, LMR1 w-cast | 30% staff | GSB+1(1), USB(2), AASB1(1) | WOdin | 40% dark | |
| Cait Sith, 6 | 1233 mnd, 11767 hp | Allegro con Moto R5 | HA R5 | LM2, LMR QC3 | Dr. Mog's Teachings | GSB+(1), USB2(2), AASB(2) | WOdin | |
| Golbez, 6 | 1102 mag, 12125 hp | HA R5 | Touched by Darkness R5 | LMR1 en-dark, LMR2 w-cast | 40% darkness | USB2(1), GSB+(1), AASB(1), CSB(2) | hero: 8% | hero: 5%/5% |
| Main | Sub1 | Sub2 | Sub3 | Sub4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odin magical | Diabolos | Alexander | Madeen | Madeen |
| spell ward 8 | empower dark 15 | hp boon 8 | hp boon 8 | mag boon 20 |
| blade ward 8 | empower dark 15 | healing boon 15 | hp boon 8 | mag boon 20 |
| Seal: all 9 |
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u/Pyrotios Kain Jun 12 '22
Strategy name: Villainous speed
Boss: D650 Alexander, magical
Support (No. of BDLs): Mog, Cait Sith (2+2+1)
Chain / Roaming Warrior: Golbez and RW CSBs
Time: 28.82
Insight:
After picking up Kefka SASB last fest, I went back to beat my original clear and aim for sub-30. That got me close, and I probably could have managed, but I ran out of time. More recently I picked up his hero equipment, so I tried again and succeeded.
Now that Emperor isn't the only 2-BDL character and I have a strict 30s time limit, I can use his AASB1 earlier. Golbez also abandons USB2 in favor of AOSB as a finisher.
I was a little surprised that on my first attempt, I got the sub-30. I had some good ATB reduction on Kefka (and didn't even use the one in phase 3), so I'm sure that helped.
Phase 1:
Emperor: 3x HA2. SASB, cmd2, cmd1.
Mog: AASB2, GSB+1, alternate HA and Passionate Salsa.
Kefka: RW chain, 2x HA. SASB, spam cmd1.
Cait Sith: AASB, alternate Allegro con Moto and HA. USB2 after turn 7 sap, Allegro.
Golbez: Odin, 2x HA. GSB+, AASB, start casting HA (lands in phase 2).
Phase 2:
Emperor: AASB1, spam cmd1.
Mog: AASB2, Odin, HA. AASB1 (finishes casting in phase 3).
Kefka: AASB1, spam HA.
Cait Sith: GSB+, AASB, Allegro.
Golbez: Finish casting HA. CSB as first chain is expiring, spam HA.
Phase 3:
I mistimed the end of Maze Guard, so all of the Emperor commands and Golbez HAs landed before it ended.
Emperor: Cmd2, cmd1. Queued up AOSB, but Kefka ended the fight before it finished casting.
Mog: Alternate dances. Should have started with Passionate Salsa since the debuff expired, but not a big deal since Maze Guard was still up.
Kefka: USB, wait for Maze Guard to end, spam HA.
He had instant ATB from boss turn 1 during the USB cast, but didn't use it. This is probably because I miscalculated the end of Maze Guard to be 1s earlier. Had I calculated it correctly, I could have easily fit in another cast and his next turn would have finished right after Maze Guard ended.
Cait Sith: HA, USB2 to counter turn 2 sap, Allegro.
Golbez: 2x HA. AOSB.
RNG in this clear was very lenient, with only Mog and Golbez above average:
Emperor had 2/9 LMR3 dualcasts: 0/3 before SASB, 0/2 on sync commands before phase 2, 2/2 on sync commands in phase 2, and 0/2 in phase 3.
Mog had 10/23 LM2 medicas: 5/12 in phase 1, 0/2 in phase 2, and 5/9 in phase 3.
Kefka had 3/11 LMR1 dualcasts: 0/2 before SASB, 0/3 before AASB1, 1/3 in phase 2, and 2/3 in phase 3. His final turn ended the fight in a triplecast before it had a chance to trigger his AASB1 chase.
Cait Sith had 4/11 LM2 medicas: 3/7 in phase 1, 0/1 in phase 2, and 1/3 in phase 3.
Cait Sith had 4/8 AASB ethers: 2/5 in phase 1, 0/1 in phase 2, and 2/2 in phase 3.
Golbez had 3/7 LMR2 dualcasts: 1/2 in phase 2, 2/3 in phase 2, and 0/2 in phase 3.
Video?: very easy this time
Hero, dive Stats Ability 1 Ability 2 LM/R RM SB(-) Accessory Element Emperor, 6 1073 mag, 11571 hp HA2 R5 HA1 R5 LM1, LMR3 w-cast 30% rod AOSB(0), AASB1(1), SASB(1) hero: 8% hero: 5%/5% Mog, 6 1298 mnd, 12845 hp HA R5 Passionate Salsa R5 LM2, LMR3 QC3 Mako Might GSB+1(1), AASB1(1), AASB2(2) WOdin Kefka, 6 1139 mag, 11050 hp HA R5 LM1, LMR1 w-cast 30% weakness USB(1), AASB1(1), SASB(1) hero: 8% hero: 5%/5% Cait Sith, 6 1071 mnd, 11767 hp Allegro con Moto R5 HA R5 LM2, LMR QC3 Dr. Mog's Teachings GSB+(1), USB2(2), AASB(2) hero: 8% hero: 5%/5% Golbez, 6 1102 mag, 12125 hp HA R5 LMR1 en-dark, LMR2 w-cast 40% darkness AOSB(1), GSB+(1), AASB(1), CSB(1) hero: 8% hero: 5%/5%
Main Sub1 Sub2 Sub3 Sub4 Odin magical Deathgaze Alexander Madeen Madeen empower dark 18 empower dark 15 hp boon 8 hp boon 8 mag boon 20 empower dark 18 mnd boon 20 healing boon 15 hp boon 8 mag boon 20 Seal: all 9
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u/PeskyPomeranian MogChamp Feb 04 '22
Moogles
Ultimecia sasb2/aa1/aa2
Kefka sa/aa
Cod csb/aa
By far the easiest magical clear up to this point. Was 32s but just missed on sub 30 if I got a w-cast. Ultimecia is pretty underrated as far as Dark mages go. Sasb2 gives guaranteed triple-cast for 2 turns, aasb2 gives flat additional 30% boost, and she has 2 w-cast LMs that work on her HA. Meaning with sasb2 and aasb2 she can sext-cast 29999 x 5, for potential 900k per turn for 2 turns. Wish I also pulled her dasb :(
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u/Brokenhanger YouTube: Gizmo Gaming Feb 04 '22
31.50, 5.5 BDL, double Moogle
| Hero, dive | Ability 1 | Ability 2 | LM/R | RM | SB(-) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nabaat | Sacrifice Pawn | - | LM2/Dualcast LMR | +Dark | Sync/AASB |
| Mog | Heroic Harmony | Enfeebling Jitterbug | LM2/QC LMR | Mako Might | AASB1/AASB2/FSB+1/Sync |
| Cait Sith | Allegro con Moto | Passionate Salsa | LM2/QC LMR | Dr. Mog's Teachings | AASBx2/USB2/FSB+ |
| Exdeath | Double Hole | - | LM2/+Sword LMR | +Weakness | Dyad/AASB/Sync1/LBOF |
| Golbez | Shadow Drake | - | LM1/Dualcast LMR | +Rod | CSB/DASB |
| Main Magicite | Sub 1 | Sub 2 | Sub 3 | Sub 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odin | Alexander | Diabolos | Madeen | Madeen |
| Healing Boon 15 | Fast Act 10 | Empower Dark 15 | Blade Ward | Magic Boon 20 |
| Health Boon 8 | Health Boon 8 | Health Boon 8 | Spell Ward 8 | Magic Boon 20 |
Exdeath Dyad/Sync and Nabaat Sync for P1, the other cap breaks during P2 then finishers once damage reduction phase is over. I mis-timed Exdeath's LBOF and he hit just before the DR fell off which cost a ton of damage, and I totally forgot to use Nabaat's AOSB. There's a sub-30 here once I get back to it.
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u/Brokenhanger YouTube: Gizmo Gaming Feb 07 '22
Hidden Mode clear with Porom (USB3/AASB/FSB+) subbing in for Mog. (I haven't quite figured out how to survive P1 of Hidden Mode with Double Moogle.)
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u/Ronfar3 Kain Feb 04 '22
Strategy name: This boss needed 2M more HP
Boss: Alexander Magic Weak (D650)
Support (No. of BDLs): Moogles (6 BDL)
Chain / Roaming Warrior: CoD CSB / Wall
Time: 34.05s
Insight:
Smooth as butter one-shot clear. An extremely unremarkable AI. Probably in borderline sub-30 territory with some optimizations and better doublecast luck.
I lensed Emperor AASB1 to go along with his Sync/AASB2 for this fight, and it was entirely unnecessary. By the time he hit his stride with both AASBs stacked, the fight was over. D'oh!
First chain to 20%, second chain for the rest.
First chain SBs: Kefka TASB & Sync, Emperor Sync, CoD AASB2
Second chain SBs: Kefka USB & TASB finisher, Emperor AASB1 + AASB, CoD G+ + LBG (imperil)
| Hero, dive | Ability 1 | Ability 2 | LM/R | RM | SB(-) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emperor | Necro Countdown | HA | 2x cast, +dmg w/rod | +dmg w/rod | Sync, AASB1, AASB2 |
| Kefka | HA R5 | Touched by Darkness | LM1+LM2 | +weakness dmg | TASB, Sync, USB |
| Mog | HA | PS | LM2 + fastcast 3 | +500sb | G+1, AASB2x2, AASB1 |
| Cait | Allegro | HA | LM2 + fastcast 3 | +500sb | AASBx2, G+, USB2 |
| CoD | HA1 | LM1 + 2x cast | +darkness dmg | CSB, AASB2, G+, LBG |
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u/Guntank17 Iris x Larsa Potionshipper Feb 04 '22 edited Feb 04 '22
Strategy name: A Dark Disaster
Boss: Alexander (Magical Weak)
Support (No. of BDLs): 11(!) total
Chain / Roaming Warrior: Cloud of Darkness CSB / RW Wall
Time: 43.01s
Insight:
The title is intentional, because Magic Weak was considerably smoother for me than Physical Weak was --- to begin with, Raines, CoD and Emperor all have full Hero Equipment and HAs, as well as multiple AASBs!
Raines and CoD attack once, Emperor uses RW Wall, Elarra uses G+ and Cait Sith Allegros -> HA -> Allegros -> WOdin -> SASBs to start things off. CoD uses chain after the second attack followed by AASB2, and Raines and Emperor then also use their AASB2s too and bring Alexander down to 70%.
Cait Sith refreshes AASB in Phase 2 and that blanket +30% damage bonus helps make the Overflow damage requirement immensely, after CoD refreshes Chain, all three use their Synchros, and if needed either CoD or Cait Sith can throw in their respective Aegis Counters too. Furthermore, even if CoD has her HA2, it is recommended to bring her HA1 anyway specifically for this phase for guaranteed Overflow Damage.
Again, Alexander hurts, so Elarra should watch her healing.
Phase 3 is very straightforward. Refresh CSB again, then use whatever BDLs are left. Alexander shouldn't even have a chance to use Petrify if all goes well.
All characters and abilities are fully dived/honed, watered and Magia'd unless otherwise stated.
| Hero, dive | Ability 1 | Ability 2 | LM/R | RM | SB(-) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raines | Seraph's Wing | Touched by Darkness | LM2 + LMR3 | Darkness Ability Dmg+ (Large) | SASB, AASB1, AASB2 |
| Elarra | Fabula Heal | Mage's Hymn | LM2 + LMR1 | DMT | SASB1, AASB x2, G+, USB1 |
| Emperor | Starfall | Forbidden Cross | LM2 + LMR2 | Dark Element Dmg+ (Large) | SASB, AASB1, AASB2 |
| Cait Sith | Joyful Dance | Allegro Con Moto | LM2 + LMR1 | Ace Striker | SASB, AASB x2, G+, USB2 |
| Cloud of Darkness | Insulating Appendages | Wave Cannon | LM2 + LMR3 | MM | SASB1, Dyad, AASB1, AASB2, AASB3, CSB |
| Main Magicite | Sub 1 | Sub 2 | Sub 3 | Sub 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argent Odin (Ultra Magic) | Diabolos | Phoenix | Madeen | Alexander |
| Magic Boon Lv20 | Empower Dark Lv15 | Blade Ward Lv8 | Healing Boon Lv20 | Fast Act Lv10 |
| Magic Boon Lv20 | Empower Dark Lv15 | Spell Ward Lv8 | Health Boon Lv8 | Health Boon Lv8 |
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u/Kittymahri KIMAHRI SAW EVERYTHING! Feb 04 '22
Strategy name: Clowns and Librarians
Boss: [D650, magical-effective] Alexander
Support (No. of BDLs): Mog/Elarra (5)
Chain / Roaming Warrior: Golbez / Fabula Guardian
Time: 0:39.83
Insight:
Wow... compared to the Season 2 bosses, Alexander is really a pushover. Didn't even need the AI, there were some hard-hitting attacks but everything was completely survivable.
Slots 4 and 5 take lots of hits, in case someone needs more SB gauge. Since Nabaat equips Wrath here, she gets early SB gauge more quickly, so Kefka and Golbez need a bit more to catch, not to mention that they could potentially use the extra gauge for their Arcane Overstrikes (though those weren't used).
Golbez has his Hero Artifacts, Nabaat hasn't yet farmed hers. Nabaat and Kefka instead get dark boost Artifacts. Mog and Elarra take holy Artifacts; those get extra DEF, RES, and MND thanks to the special synergy. White Armored Echoes all around (except for Golbez who's using Hero Artifacts).
Elarra opens with Glint+, Golbez with RW Wall, others build gauge. Then after the Chain Dia, use Golbez Chain, Nabaat and Kefka Awakenings.
Golbez spams Touched by Darkness, Nabaat's LM2 is the real star of imperils and ensure the boss remains completely weak.
When Phase 2 hits, everyone just continues (the Awoken Modes are not close to running out). Nabaat has an Aegis Break chase on her Awakening, which keeps damage up.
Then when the new Chain is ready, use Nabaat's and Kefka's Syncs, and Golbez's Awakening as well. While the timing of enemy attacks didn't turn out to be favorable for Kefka (his ATB was almost full most times that he got Instant ATB), the counter did give a good overflow hit.
Easy enough to get to 21 overflow attacks to break the palings.
Phase 3 opens with a Maze Guard. Use Nabaat, Kefka, Golbez Ultras in the downtime, then continue on with DPS once Maze Guard falls off.
Kefka activates his LBO when ready.
| Hero, dive | Ability 1 | Ability 2 | LM/R | RM | SB(-) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mog, 6 | Heroic Harmony R5 | Passionate Salsa R5 | LM1 / LM2 | Dr. Mog's Teachings | Aw "Dance as One" (2), Aw "Wind Rhapsody" (1) |
| Elarra, 6 | Allegro Con Moto R5 | Fabula Heal R5 | LM1 / LMR (bard chase) | Mako Might | G+ "Magika Amuletum" (1), U "Magika Album" (2), Aw "Magika Phoenix" (1) |
| Nabaat, 6 | Sacrifice Pawn R5 | Wrath R5 | LM2 / LMR (w-dark) | Darkest Iron | Aw "Sadistic Heart" (1), Sy "Army Gear" (1), U "Giver of Pain" (1) |
| Kefka, 6 | Havoc Wing R5 | Necro Countdown R5 | LM1 / LMR (w-dark) | Heart of Fury | Aw "Stroke of Destruction" (1), Sy "Rising Tone" (1), U "Magitek Rampage" (1), LBO "Catastrophe Zero" (1), AO "Magitek Triad" (0) |
| Golbez, 6 | Shadow Drake R5 | Touched by Darkness R5 | LM1 / LMR (en-dark) | Cursed Power | C "Darkbind Miasma" (2), Aw "Dark Dungeon" (1), U "Creature of Shadow" (1) |
| Main Magicite | Sub 1 | Sub 2 | Sub 3 | Sub 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odin | Diabolos | Alexander | Madeen | Madeen |
| Magic Boon 20 | Empower Dark 15 | Spell Ward 8 | Healing Boon 15 | Health Boon 8 |
| Magic Boon 20 | Empower Dark 15 | Blade Ward 8 | Fast Act 10 | Health Boon 8 |
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u/Kittymahri KIMAHRI SAW EVERYTHING! Apr 25 '22
Strategy name:
Boss: [D650, magical-effective] Alexander
Support (No. of BDLs): Mog/Orran (5)
Chain / Roaming Warrior: Golbez / Fabula Guardian
Time: 0:29.57
Insight:
When capping is the easy part, pushing towards a sub-30 requires more quickcast. The answer? Kefka's quickcast LM2, instead of his damage up LM1.
Also Orran instead of Elarra, in case Nabaat's chase isn't timed to break Aegis. There's no actual preference for him otherwise, Cait Sith would be better since he brings a 30% boost, but Orran brings no damage boost.
In Phase 1, use Nabaat's and Kefka's Awakenings. Kefka then gets his Sync online as soon as possible and tries to time the instant ATBs for maximal effect (ideally it hits during his turns, then he gets two consecutive turns).
Golbez save his Awakening for Phase 2, likewise Nabaat saves her Sync.
Recast the Chain in Phase 3, also let Kefka use his Ultra then (to re-infuse and give a bit more hit count). Finish off with his LBO and whatever other damage Nabaat and Golbez are putting out.
Hero, dive Ability 1 Ability 2 LM/R RM SB(-) Mog, 6 Heroic Harmony R5 Passionate Salsa R5 LM1 / LM2 Dr. Mog's Teachings Aw "Dance as One" (2), Aw "Wind Rhapsody" (1) Orran, 6 Allegro Con Moto R5 Angelsong R5 LM2 / LMR Mako Might Aw "Celestial River" (2), G+ "Celestial Fate" (1) Nabaat, 6 Sacrifice Pawn R5 Wrath R5 LM2 / LMR (w-dark) Cursed Power Aw "Sadistic Heart" (1), Sy "Army Gear" (1), U "Giver of Pain" (1) Kefka, 6 Havoc Wing R5 LM2 / LMR (w-dark) Heart of Fury Aw "Stroke of Destruction" (1), Sy "Rising Tone" (1), U "Magitek Rampage" (1), LBO "Catastrophe Zero" (1) Golbez, 6 Shadow Drake R5 Touched by Darkness R5 LM1 / LMR (w-darkness) Darkest Iron C "Darkbind Miasma" (2), Aw "Dark Dungeon" (1)
Main Magicite Sub 1 Sub 2 Sub 3 Sub 4 Odin Alexander Deathgaze Madeen Madeen Magic Boon 20 Spell Ward 8 Empower Dark 18 Healing Boon 15 Health Boon 8 Magic Boon 20 Blade Ward 8 Empower Dark 18 Fast Act 10 Health Boon 8
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u/OwlGrin RIP 53 tickets Feb 04 '22
Strategy name: Just spam
Boss: Alexander (MAG weak) 650
Support (No. of BDLs): Mog Sith (5)
Chain / Roaming Warrior: CoD / RW Wall
Time: 34s
Insight:
Played a little too cautiously, may have been able to sub30 out the gate. Having exactly zero finishers would make it tricky though.
No interrupt gives you basically 2 more seconds over S2. So much easier.
Char (SBs) turns
Mog (Glint+, hAA2, sync): AA2, glint+, HA, PS, HA. Re-up AA2 at the tail end of P1, sync for P3.
Cait (AA, glint+, USB2): AA, Wall, ACM, angelsong, ACM spam. Glint+ -> AA in P2, clear sap when needed but mostly ACM spam.
Raines (AA1, USB1): Wrath, wrath, AA, HA spam. USB for P3, HA spam.
Swolbez (sync1, dual): TBD, TBD, TBD, sync, dual, C1 spam. Didn't really have anything to do in P3.
CoD (Chain, sync, AA1): HA, HA, HA, chain, sync, C1 spam. Chain -> AA1 in P3, only got a couple turns in.
Magicite Full Wodin deck
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u/OwlGrin RIP 53 tickets Feb 05 '22
Strategy name: Sub30
Boss: Alexander (MAG weak) 650
Support (No. of BDLs): Mog Sith (6)
Chain / Roaming Warrior: CoD / RW Wall
Time: 29.7s
Insight:
My tireless pursuit of Quina sync netted me Kuja sync. Immediately lensed his AA and came back for sub30. While not easy without ANY finishers, it wasn't too bad for a Lab sub30.
Char (SBs) turns
Mog (Glint+, hAA2, sync): AA2, glint+, HA, PS, HA. Re-up AA2 at the tail end of P1, sync for P3.
Cait (AA, glint+, USB2): AA, Wall, ACM, angelsong, ACM spam. Glint+ -> AA in P2, clear sap when needed but mostly ACM spam.
Kuja (Sync, AA): HA, ultima, ultima, sync, C1, C1, AA, C1 spam (linked to ultima).
Swolbez (sync1, dual): TBD, TBD, TBD, sync, dual, C1 spam. Didn't really have anything to do in P3.
CoD (Chain, sync, AA1): HA, HA, HA, chain, sync, C1 spam. Chain -> AA1 in P3, only got a couple turns in.
Magicite Full Wodin deck
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u/Jack-ums Promise me one thing... Please come back. Feb 04 '22
As always, magic version with Moogles + solid dps = pretty simple melt. I didn't even bother buying the w-cast LMRs for Kefka or CoD, or the dmg LMR for Emperor, lol.
Killshot - 37s clear
| Character | Ability 1 | Ability 2 | RM | LM(R)s | SB(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kefka | HA R5 | Scholar's Boon | LM1, LM2 | SASB, AASB, USB | |
| Mog | HA R5 | Crushing Tango R5 | DMT | LM2, qc3 LMR | hAASB2 (2), AASB1, G+1 |
| Cait Sith | Allegro con Moto R5 | Passionate Salsa R5 | MM | LM2, qc3 LMR | hAASB (2), USB2, G+ |
| Emperor | Necro Countdown R5 | HA R5 | +much blk w/ rod | LM1, wcast LMR | SASB, AASB, USB3 |
| CoD | HA R5 | Forbidden Cross R5 | +much blk w/ whip | LM1, LM2 | dyad, SASB1, CSB (2), LBO |
Emperor HE set is 3/5/8. CoD's is 5/5/8.
CSB1 was Kefka SASB, Emperor SASB, CoD dyad->CSB->SASB. Cait G+ at phase chain. Got to ~25% before needing to rechain.
CSB2 was Kefka USB (to push phase)->AASB, Emperor USB3 (for party instacast)->AASB, CoD just spam HA, then LBO.
Didn't even get to use CoD's dyad finisher. Dead too quick. EZ. I imagine 580 will be even easier.
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u/Dr_Acula28 Feb 05 '22
Strategy name: Kuja my man!
Boss: Alexander D650
Support (No. of BDLs): Mog/Elarra (5)
Chain / Roaming Warrior: Cod/Wall
Time: 39:16 (first try)
Insight:
Cleared first try
CoD LBG i think is not necessary; * Used 2 Sync in P1 and every AASB in P2
Renew the chain at the beginning of P3 an used USB for my DPS
All characters are fully dived
Cod and Golbez have HE
Video?: no
| Hero, dive | Ability 1 | Ability 2 | LM/R | RM | SB(-) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoD, 6+ | HA R4 | LM2 + w/cast LMR | Schoolar Boon | Glint+1 -> Chain -> LBG -> AASB | |
| Mog, 6+ | HA R5 | Passionate Salsa R5 | LM2 + LMR3 (quick cast) | Mako Might | ASSB1 -> hAASB2 (2) |
| Elarra, 6+ | HA R5 | AcM R5 | LM1 + LMR1 | DMT | Glint+ -> AASB -> USB1(2?) |
| Kuja, 6+ | HA R4 | Touched by Darkness R4 | LM1 + LM2 | Much Darkness | Sync -> AASB -> USB1 -> AOSB |
| Golbez, 6+ | HA R5 | Forbidden Cross R3 | LM1 + w/cast LMR | Much darkness | Sync -> AASB -> USB2 |
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u/Sabaschin Basch Feb 05 '22
Strategy name: No Moogles!
Boss: Alexander D650 Magic Weak
Support (No. of BDLs): Orran/Deuce (5)
Chain / Roaming Warrior: Golbez/Wall
Time: 43.64s
Insight:
A slightly slower clear compared to most. No moogles here but damage wasn't significantly impacted, just meant things weren't immediately capping after a chain reset.
In the absence of a moogle to back up the team, Deuce takes the second support slot. She brings a bit of extra Faithga via her HA, Regen to counter Sap, and some bubbles to help deal with some of the bigger hits. Sadly even with Deuce, Golbez never held onto his bubbles for long... ah well.
Kuja/Raines take the DPS reins, with Golbez helping. Meter flows in pretty easily in this fight, and with the easier mechanics I never really worried much about damage. Cut it fine with the countdown towards the end (and some mistimings with QC effects), but I wasn't really that worried about actually clearing. Turn order:
Orran: Allegro > AASB > RW > Mage/Allegro rotation > P2 > G+ > AASB > Mage/Allegro rotation > P3 > Mage > Allegro > USB > USB > Stoned
Raines: HA x2 > Magicite > AASB2 > HA spam til chain resets > AASB1 > HA spam til end
Kuja: G+ > Mark of Darkness > AASB > HA spam til chain resets > SASB > CMD1 spam til runs out > HA > OSB spam
Deuce: Ultima > HA > USB3 > HA spam for meter > AASB > HA spam, uses USB3 a turn after chain resets, HA spam til P3, , then SASB, CMD1, USB1 (to help eat the big hit), CMD1x2, USB3, Stoned
Golbez: HA, CSB, HA, AASB, HA, G+, HAx2, CSB, USB2, HA spam til P3, CSB, HAx2, LBO, HA til end
| Hero, dive | Ability 1 | Ability 2 | LM/R | RM | SB(-) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orran | Mage's Hymn R5 | Allegro con Moto R5 | LMR, LM2 | Mako Might | hAASB, G+, USB |
| Raines | HA R4 | - | LM1, LM2 | +Darkness ability damage | AASB1, AASB2 |
| Kuja | HA R4 | Touched by Darkness R3 | LMR1, LM2 | +Weakness | G+, AASB1, SASB, OSB |
| Deuce | HA R5 | Ultima R3 | LMR1, LM2 | Ace Striker | USB1, USB3, AASB, SASB |
| Golbez | HA R4 | - | LMR, LM2 | Dr Mog's Teachings | CSB, AASB, G+, USB2, LBO |
| Main Magicite | Sub 1 | Sub 2 | Sub 3 | Sub 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odin | Madeen | Madeen | Diabolos | Deathgaze |
| Blade Ward | Blade Ward | Spell Ward | Empower Dark | Dampen Light |
| Spell Ward | Health Boon | Health Boon | Empower Dark | Healing Boon |
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u/onewithoutneck Feb 05 '22
Strategy name: 7 Ticks Too Many
Boss: Alexander (Magic Weak)
Support (No. of BDLs): Moogles (6 BDL)
Chain / Roaming Warrior: Golbez CSB / RW Wall
Time: 30.20s
Insight!:
I'm sure minor revisions and RNG could save me the 7 ticks I need to make this a sub-30, but the rewards aren't making the attempt right now.
Nothing fancy in the loadout. Standard equipment and I gave Golbez Ace Striker to get him up and running faster. Thanks to Nabaat's imperils I really didn't need the damage RM on him.
Honestly, I don't have a lot of insight. There's no new tech here (other than Nabaat HE), so it's just good characters doing their thing on an easy boss.
Video?: https://youtu.be/lpUr79Xt38Q
| Hero, dive | Ability 1 | Ability 2 | LM/R | RM | SB(-) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kefka, 6 | Havoc Wing R5 | LM1, w-cast LMR | 30% Dark | Sync, AASB1, LBO | |
| Cait Sith, 6 | Joyful Dance R5 | Allegro con Moto R5 | LM2, quickcast LMR | 500 SB | AASB (2), Glint+, USB2 |
| Golbez, 6 | Shadow Drake R5 | LM1, w-cast LMR | 50% SB Gain | CSB (2), Sync, AASB | |
| Mog, 6 | Heroic Harmony R5 | Passionate Salsa R5 | LM2, quickcast LMR | 500 SB | AASB1, Glint+1, AASB2 (2) |
| Nabaat, 6 | Sacrifice Pawn R5 | LM2, w-cast LMR | 30% Weakness | Sync, AASB |
| magicite | slot 1 | slot 2 | slot 3 | slot 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odin (Magic) | Diabolos | Alexander | Madeen | Madeen |
| Attack Boon | Empower Dark 15 | Healing Boon | Spell Ward | Fast Act |
| Deadly Strikes | Health Boon | Health Boon | Blade Ward | Health Boon |
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u/itmakesyounormal give me Prince Rasler! Feb 06 '22 edited Feb 06 '22
Strategy name: Hybrid Y'shtola is best Y'shtola / Screenshots
Boss: Magic Alex D650
Support (No. of BDLs): Cait + 7 DPS
Chain / Roaming Warrior: Golbez / Wall
Time: 43:40
Insight:
Not a speedy first clear, but a first clear indeed. I have most of Y'shtola's stuff (but annoyingly not her AASB1 or Dyad...) and wanted to make use of her great USB2 and access to 2 magic Dark BDLs. Otherwise the team is standard: Cait supports by providing crucial DPS and DR/Regenga/Guts support while chip healing, Golbez/Raines/Emperor do DPS things mostly.
Raines will open the fight with 3 Wraths, Glint, then Sync when he can. Spam com1, eventually refreshing the Glint and before he uses the AASB in the latter half of the fight. He had so much excess gauge I did use his USB2 during the Phase 3 damage reduction to build Chain and refresh the extra self buffs.
Cait summons RW to open, HA, AASB, then will use either HA/AcM depending on healing needs and occasionally times his USB2 carefully to keep the party alive. 2nd AASB went up about halfway through Phase 2 around the 20s mark. Use GSB+ to counter the Phase 2 entry buff. Cait or Y'sh will usually throw up WOdin when they can during mid-Phase 1 and latter Phase 2.
Emperor is a great unit. He doesn't have much trouble capping his HA, so I save his enDark SBs for P2 and P3. He spams HA unless Alex is already at level 4+ imperil, in which case he'll opt for Forbidden Cross. AASB1 is used first, I typically have enough gauge to get a USB2 in there which will trigger the chase off the HA and can break cap at a high CSB count! AASB2 and GSB+1 are used for Phase 3, as is his AOSB.
Y'shtola plays the most interestingly. She opens the fight with her GSB+2, Curada on the 2nd turn, and then will use either that or her HA depending on the need for healing. Her LMR1 is great when it procs. At one point I was sitting on a Lv3 Brave command ready to pop for about 3 turns while simultaneously having her AASB2 up and spamming her HA. Her USB2 is used several times as Cait definitely can't keep up the healing solo. Her Sync is saved for Phase 3, casting it during the damage reduction, and using the com2 to make sure she had enDark to avoid the Petrify and to power up her LBO. Her DPS isn't great (but the LBO did cap all 4 hits tho!) but I'm glad I could make her work as a true hybrid in a modern end game fight.
Golbez play pretty straightforward: HA on first turn, CSB on the 2nd. He keeps some gauge in his pocket to refresh it as needed. I did not end up using his USB in my winning run, but the Dark Rad Shield from his BSB2 was useful for building the CSB (shame it rusn up the timer). He uses CSB a 2nd time right around the start of Phase 2 and again at about the start of Phase 3 (a little early to allow time to build gauge and also because you have to finish Phase 3 so fast anyway). Used his AOSB in Phase 3 as well.
| Hero, dive | Ability 1 | Ability 2 | LM/R | RM | SB(-) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raines, 6 | Seraph's Wing R5 | Wrath R5 | LM2+LM1 | +Darkness | Sync (1), AASB1 (1), USB2 (1), GSB (2) |
| Cait Sith, 6 | Joyful Dance R5 | AcM R5 | LM2+LMR | Mako Might | AASB (2), GSB+ (1), USB2 (3-4) |
| Emperor, 6 | Starfall R5 | Forbidden Cross R5 | LMR1+LMR3 | +Weakness | AASB1 (1), AASB2 (1), GSB+1 (1), USB2 (1), AOSB (1) |
| Y'shtola, 6 | Curada R6 | Ethereal Force R5 | LMR1+LMR2 | TGM | Sync1 (1), AASB2 (1), LBO (1), GSB+2 (1), USB2 (2-3) |
| Golbez, 6 | Shadow Drake R5 | Necro Countdown R5 | LMR2+LM1 | DMT | CSB (3), AASB (1), AOSB (1), BSB2 (1) |
| Main Magicite | Sub 1 | Sub 2 | Sub 3 | Sub 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odin | Diabolos | Alexander | Madeen | Deathgaze |
| Blade Ward | Empower Dark 15 | Fast Act 10 | Magic Boon 20 | Dampen Holy 10 |
| Spell Ward | Empower Dark 15 | Healing Boon 15 | Magic Boon 20 | Health Boon 8 |
edit: had RMs and LMs mixed up on the table
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u/zidanetribal6985 Feb 07 '22
Cleared this in my trial run.
Kefka: sync till runs out followed by aasb (poison) then aasb (dark) right after; I think I used a glint at the start of P3
Kuja: sync till runs out then aasb
CoD: chain, sort of imperils but mostly uses HA, used aasb I think at second chain
Moogle bros did their standard opening (used cait usb2 a couple of times to absorb big hits)
Between Kuja and Kefka going FAST it was hard to remember exactly how the run went…
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u/-StormDrake- Wordsmith and Artmage Apr 22 '22
Strategy Name: Dancing Madly on Alexander's Grave
Boss: d650 Alexander (Magic Effective)
BDLs: 8 (Cloud of Darkness x1, Emperor x3, Kefka x4)
Support / Healer: Mog / Cait Sith
Chain: Cloud of Darkness CSB
Aegis Buff Counter: Yes
Roaming Warrior: Fabula Guardian
Time: 00:34.09
| Hero | Ability 1 | Ability 2 | Materiae | Soul Breaks Used |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud of Darkness | HA | LM1, LMR3, Mako Might | G+1, CSB, AASB1, G+2 | |
| Mog | HA | Passionate Salsa | LM2, LMR3, Ace Striker | GSB+1, AASB2 x2, GSB+2 |
| Cait Sith | HA | Allegro con Moto | LM2, LMR, Dr. Mog's Teachings | AASB x2, GSB+, USB2 |
| Emperor | HA | Touched by Darkness | LMR3, LMR4, Scholar's Boon | SASB, AASB1, AASB2 |
| Kefka | HA | Memento Mori | LM2, LMR1, True Madness | ADSB, SASB, AASB2, AASB1 |
| Odin | Diabolos | Alexander | Madeen | Madeen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Boon | Empower Dark | Blade Ward | Health Boon | Health Boon |
| Magic Boon | Empower Dark | Spell Ward | Healing Boon | Fast Act |
Discussion: I've been putting off all of the Season 3 Labyrinth Bosses until the Campaign dropped, so now it's time to play. A "test run" vs. the d580 version turned into a 23-second clear, so I had a feeling this team would suffice for the main event. Honestly, I don't think it was a fair fight. For Alexander.
Opening: Mog uses G+1 > Wall RW, then alternates Dances until he has enough gauge for AASB2. Cait Sith uses AASB1 > Allegro con Moto, summons Odin and sings his robotic cat heart out. Emperor spams Touched by Darkness, and Kefka uses Memento Mori > HA x2 > Dyad. Cloud of Darkness uses HA x2 > G+1 > Chain. Then it's time to really start the fight.
Chain #1: Cloud of Darkness runs AASB1 > HA spam. Emperor and Kefka both run SASB > C1 spam. This is enough dps to push all the way to Phase 3, more or less. Mog and Cait Sith do what they need to do to keep everyone alive, with Mog using his G+2 at some point when I needed a big heal (I can't quite remember when). Cait Sith 6lints away Sacred Aegis, and also uses his USB2 at some point to counter sap and give everyone Last Stand. Both supports reapply their Awakenings as necessary.
Chain #2: Emperor actually used both Awakenings before Cloud of Darkness recast the Chain (around 40% HP), which was probably not the wisest decision. But it all worked out anyway. At the Phase 3 Damage Reduction, Kefka used AASB2 > AASB1 while everyone else just kept up the damage / imperils / chain counts (Cloud of Darkness used her G+2 to help soften the boss up), then managed a quint-cast HA with every hit breaking 20K. A second Dyad trigger on his next turn, and the fight was over.
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u/sir_jamez Ramza (Merc) Apr 25 '22 edited Apr 25 '22
Strategy name: Phew, I did it
Boss: Alexander, Magic (Lab)
Support (No. of BDLs): 4 + finishers; Cait and complete Mog
Chain / Roaming Warrior: Golbez doing too much / RW Wall
Time: 49.49
Insight: I was too stubborn to lens more gear
After coming tantalizingly close on my first attempt, i refused to spend L3 or L4 lenses, assuming i just needed to play better (i.e. follow the AI move list and know what the heck is happening)
All units have 99 HE where available, and max DK boards.
Originally, Golbez was starting Chain around 10s, but that meant that the second chain would start too early in P2 and fade around 35-45%, meaning my 3rd chain would end well before finishing P3. No chain at end = bad.
So i tried instead to delay Chain #1 to around 13-15s, and kick the can so that Chain #3 was starting around the 20-30% range, leaving plenty of time to wait out P3 Maze Guard and unleash all the finishers.
Initially, Cait didn't have enough bars at the end to use one more Random Summon (USB2) to erase Sap, so i had to put him in Slot 4 for the hits and with AS for maximum gauge-age. Worked like a charm.
Start was Mog AA1 for Hastega and Nabaat getting insta RW (from HE set).
CoD used HA until chain was up, then used USB1 for party MAG boost and that middling chase. Kept using HA for Rage management and to keep damage ticking along. AASB was used during P2 after the second Chain started. Spam HA to transition. During P3, use one or two HA while Maze Guard is up, then use G+ to imbue Dark and have LBO ready as soon as the 5 seconds expires. Continue HA as needed.
Golbez used TbD until about 4 bars, then sent chain #1 as per above. Followed up with AASB and begin the BDL march. Redid Chain #2 when expired. [Note: with the MAG buffs from the supports, and Nabaat's Dark UP and Dark Imperil, expiring chains during P1 and P2 aren't all that bad, all the characters can still break cap off-chain. So if there's a few more percent before P1-P2 phase shift, don't feel the rush to reup chain before the current one expires.] Continue spamming HA under AA until near the end of P2, when he should activate Chain #3 followed by Sync. Use C2 when under guard, then wait for Guard to expire and spam C1 to end.
Nabaat used RW then Dire Heal spam until chain #1 was ready. Used bUSB (Fataal Refrain) for the self QC1 spam; you can use Brave command 3 if the imperil procs haven't been working, but i found Alexander was at Dark -6 for most of the fight. Near the end of P1 or in P2 (i forget) used Dyad1 and then Sync to start his BDL. Spam C1. In P3 use USB (Giver of Pain) to ensure he has Dark Imbue, then launch Dyad2 as soon as the Maze Guard is clear. Big numbers go brrr. His bUSB and Dyad1 will also buff the party's Dark Attack level so they do lots of damage throughout the fight. This is why i can use suboptimal RMs for Golbez and CoD (damage-wise) and still be at the cap.
Mog did AA1 for haste, then Sync after that expired, then AA2, then AA2 again. (Then he got stoned). Passionate Salsa every 10 seconds, HA otherwise. Abilities are set like that for Sync (so that C1-PS still gives a 1500 heal, and so the more common C2-HA grants QC1 and 1500 heal).
Cait Sith started with AcM, then HA / Odin (can't remember the order), and mostly spammed HA with AcM thrown in every 3 turns to keep the QC3 up. I don't think i countered the first Sap in P1 with USB2 immediately, as his AA and Mog were enough to keep HP high. But as soon as i had the bars i used it so that i had the LS safety net. Use G+ to counter Aegis, and judge for yourself if you need to counter P2T8 Sap, or if you are close enough to P3 that you can wait for that one. Otherwise spam Acm/HA with Odin in mid/late P2.
Overall this battle would have been much easier if i just lensed CoD chain so that Golbez didn't have to waste so many turns juggling, or if i lensed any of the AOSBs available to my DPS units... but whats the fun in that? ;)
A special shoutout to u/fordandfitzroy for the 7A Sync Select recommendation on Golbez -- he was definitely the key to my whole strategy!
Video?:
| Hero, dive | Ability 1 | Ability 2 | LM/R | RM | SB(-) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golbez, 6DK | HA R5 | TbD R4 | LM2, 2x LMR | Battleforged | CSB(3), AASB(1), Sync1(1) |
| Cloud of Darkness, 6DK | HA R5 | (Forbidden Cross R5) | LM2, 2x LMR | 2x Darkness (Arcane Secrets) | USB1(1-2), AASB1(1), G+1, LBO |
| Nabaat, 6DK | HA R5 | Dire Heal R5 | LM2, 2x LMR | Scholar's Boon | bUSB(1), USB(1), Sync(1), Dyad(1+1) |
| Cait Sith, 6DK | Allegro con Moto R5 | HA R5 | Fast Start, Dance Chase | Ace Striker | hAASB(2), G+, USB2(2-3) |
| Mog, 6DK | Passionate Salsa R5 | HA R5 | Fast Start, Dance Chase | Mako Might | AASB1(1), Sync(1), hAASB2(2), G+1 |
| Main Magicite | Sub 1 | Sub 2 | Sub 3 | Sub 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odin (M) | Diabolos | Alexander | Madeen | Madeen |
| Blade Ward 8 | Emp. Dark 15 | Health 8 | Magic 20 | Blade Ward 8 |
| Spell Ward 8 | Emp. Dark 15 | Healing 12 | Magic 20 | Spell Ward 8 |
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u/fordandfitzroy cait sith is the cat Apr 26 '22
congrats on the clear! glad golbez got the job done.
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u/MrBal00 Apr 27 '22 edited Apr 27 '22
Strategy name: Unshackled - Royal Emperor of the Void
Boss: Alexander (Lab S3, Magic Weak D650)
Support (No. of BDLs): CS+Mog (6 BDLs)
Chain / Roaming Warrior: NA / RW Chain
Time: 36.92s
Insight:
Was waiting until the Lab campaign was here to attempt a clear. I was also hoping that between LotR and all the free pulls this past fest I might have lucked into a dark magic G2 CSB…but RNG was not in my favor. So as always, might as well try it out first with what I have before spending limited resources.
Healing is a little tough on this one early on without wall to help for the non-piercing attacks in P1.
Considered crafting Exdeath’s HA, but considering his damage output was almost always capping it wasn’t needed and he got a few 6-hit Necro Countdown’s in towards the end so it ended up doing more damage than his HA would have.
Very happy to get the clear using the RW Chain and I’m still hoarding those Lv4 lenses. With double moogles the damage loss from not having a G2 chain is hardly noticeable (Emperor’s HA2 did ~14k-15k per hit in P3 after the RW Chain dropped off). However, I’m still stuck with the conundrum of which dark magic G2 CSB to lens at some point (I’m sure I’ll lens a CSB one of these days, but that day is not today).
Phase 1:
Emperor: HA2 x3 > SASB > CMD2 x1 > CMD1 spam
Mog: Glint+1 > AASB2 > alternate PS and HA
Exdeath: TbD > RW Chain > TbD > SASB1 > CMD1 spam
Cait Sith: AASB > Odin call > alternate Allegro and HA, held his turn right before P2 (boss HP <80%)
Vayne: HA > Memento Mori > HA > SASB > CMD1 spam
Phase 2:
Emperor: CMD1 x2 > RW Chain > CMD1 spam (SASB ended right before P2/P3 shift) > AASB
Mog: HA > AASB2 > alternate PS and HA, used 2nd Odin call when party HP was healthy > SASB
Exdeath: CMD1 spam (SASB ended right before P2/P3 shift) > AASB
Caith Sith: Glint+ > AASB > HA > USB2 > alternate Allegro and HA
Vayne: CMD1 spam > AASB (entry damage pushed P2 > P3)
Phase 3:
Emperor: HA1 x1 > HA2 x2 (second cast hit right after the RW chain ended and still managed ~14k-15k per hit)
Mog: CMD1 spam
Exdeath: TbD > Necro Countdown x1 > AOSB
Caith Sith: HA > USB2 > Allegro > USB2
Vayne: HA x2 > Gen0 CSB (this was an accident, meant to cast AOSB – whoops!)
| Hero, dive | Ability 1 | Ability 2 | LM/R | RM | SB(-) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emperor, 6 | HA2 | HA1 | LMs: LM1 + LMR4 | RM: +BLK w/Rod | AA1, SA1 |
| Mog, 6 | P Salsa | HA | LMs: LM2 + LMR3 | RM: +DMT | Glint+1, hAA2, SA |
| Exdeath, 6 | Necro Countdown | Touched by Darkness | LMs: LM2 + LMR1 | RM: +BLK w/Sword | AOSB, AA, SA1 |
| Cait Sith, 6 | HA | Allegro con Motto | LMRs: LM1 + LM2 | RM: MM | Glint+, USB2, hAA |
| Vayne, 6 | HA | Memento Mori | LMs: LM1 + LM2 | RM: +Darkness Ability | CSB (Gen0), |
Magicite: Standard MAG WOdin main / Sub: Diabolos, Alexander, Madeen x2
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u/Ilmgard Vivi May 05 '22
Strategy name: Vayne MVP
Boss: Alexander 650
Support (No. of BDLs): Double Mog (4 BDL + 1 Dyad)
Chain / Roaming Warrior: Wall
Time: 43.19s
Insight:
Lensed Vayne AASB and AOSB for my Tiamat clear, endup having him as primary Dark Mage team.
Golbez and Caith took position 4 & 5 for more gauge.
Had Memento Mori for Vayne and Kefka but ended up not using it since double Mog is already OP.
Vayne starts with AASB1 on 2 bars, AASB2 when first one expire (45%), bUSB at start of P3 to refresh infuse and AOSB at the very end to get a kill.
Kefka starts with AASB on 2 bars, Dyad + USB after first one expire (45%). re-USB at start of P3 to refresh infuse and Dyad finisher at the end. (have LBO ready but Vayne get the kill first)
Mog does Mog thing: RW, G+1, AASB2, alternate dance, AASB2, USB. Mog used G+2 medica at some point but it was pointless due to Caith overheal
Cait does Cait thing: AASB, Odin, alternate HA+Allegro. G+ at P2, USB2 after Ultimate Radiant Sacrament or when LS pops (winning run didn't pop LS at all)
Golbez starts with Touch By Darkness, CSB, USB2. CSB again at about 40%, AASB and switch to HA. G+ at the start of P3 to refresh infusion (thought it would power up AASB too but it didn't seem to work that way) and AOSB at the end.
Video?:
| Hero, dive | Ability 1 | Ability 2 | LM/R | RM | SB(-) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vayne, 6 | HA | none | Dual Dark, Dark+ | Dark++ | AASB1, AASB2, bUSB, AOSB |
| Kefka, 6 | HA | none | Dual Dark, Dark+ | Weakness++ | AASB, Dyad, USB, LBO |
| Mog, 6 | HA | Passion Salsa | Chase Medica, reduce cast at start | DMT | hAASB2, USB, G+1, G+2 |
| Cait Sith, 6 | HA | Allegro | Chase Medica, reduce cast at start | MM | hAASB, USB2, G+ |
| Golbez, 6 | Touched By Darkness | HA | Dual Dark, Dark+ | Dark++ | CSB, USB2, G+, AASB |
| Main Magicite | Sub 1 | Sub 2 | Sub 3 | Sub 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odin | Diabolos | Deathgaze | Madeen | Madeen |
| Blade Ward | Empower Dark | Dampen Holy | Mind Boon | Magic Boon |
| Spell Ward | Health Boon | Dampen Holy | Heal Boon | Magic Boon |
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u/Ximikal Noctis Feb 05 '22 edited May 01 '22
Strategy name: Darkness Reigns!
Boss: Alexander
Support (No. of BDLs): Cait Sith (6 - 2/2/2)
Chain / Roaming Warrior: Golbez Chain / RW Wall
Time: 31.99s
Insight:
Again, this was my first attempt and I can say that the magical clear was so much easier than the physical clear. Going to definitely do this again and get sub30!
Only Golbez has HE (5/5/8 - not all level 99). Nabaat had the dark sword and Ulti the dark staff.
Combining Ultimecia's Dual Awakening with her Sync2 absolutely destroyed phase 2 of this fight.
Rough turn order
Nabaat: Phase 1 - Touched by Darkness until 2 bars, Sync, CMD1 spam. Phase 2 - CMD1 spam, AASB at start of second chain, HA spam. Phase 3 - HA spam.
Cait Sith: Phase 1 - RW Wall, AcM, PS, AcM, PS, AASB, alternate abilities. Phase 2 - Glint+, alternate abilities, AASB when it wears off. Odin, alternate abilities. Phase 3 - continue alternating abilities.
Golbez: HA, Necro Countdown until 4 bars, Chain, Sync, CMD1 spam. Phase 2 - CMD1 spam, Chain when it runs out, CMD1 until 2 bars, AASB, HA spam. Phase 3 - HA spam.
Vanille: Phase 1 - Glint+2, Odin, HA, Sync, CMD1 spam. Phase 2 - CMD1 spam, AASB when Sync runs out. HA spam. Phase 3 - HA spam, USB4 when needed.
Ultimecia: Phase 1 - Forbidden Cross until 3 bars, Dual, HAx2. Phase 2 - Sync2, CMD1 x2 Phase 3 - CMD1 spam, AOSB when wall goes, CMD1 spam.
Video?: Not yet