Board 8 > Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius Topic 52 - Ready 2B Disappointed? A2-time banner.

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I have WAY too many max level kingtuars and gitantuars
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good thing were getting the QoL update soon that splits enhancement units into a separate box with 1500 storage capacity
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Yes, they are taking up way too much of my valuable inventory space.

Got over 50 of each max level king/giants
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whoa, the free GLEX UoC includes limited units too

hmm
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...it was going to take a lot to convince me to pop back in

...and this free stuff is too good to ignore to at least pop in for a bit.
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The Mana Sword posted...

whoa, the free GLEX UoC includes limited units too

hmm

It's going to be hard resisting the urge to use this on a second Chow.

I don't know if/when he'd get a 7*, I don't know if that 7* would be good, and I already used my first UoC ticket on Awakened Rain, so I really don't need him.

On the other hand... Dog.
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The Mana Sword posted...

whoa, the free GLEX UoC includes limited units too

hmm

This GLEX ticket has no time limit to it?

Cmon Sora.

Oh wait now I see the list of units. Malphasie or one of the XMas units could be so good to have.
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Hmmmm, had I waited like a week, I could've used this for Zargabaath and gotten something else out of my normal UoC. As it is, the only things appealing to me on the list are GLS (though not as much because she's not a popular friend unit), Fryevia because who doesn't love her, or just any of the limited time units for a TMR. It's cool though, not gonna lie. And everything else we're being given for the Fan Festa will be fun to pull with if nothing else.

@RaidenGarai I can't really screw up choosing who to promote in E7 that badly, right? I finally got enough fodder for a 4*->5* promotion lined up, and for some reason my brain is screaming "Wait! Alexa might not be the best choice!" I mean, I'm sure she is, because she's pretty much carried me all this way with a crit build, but for all I know a Healer or Ranger like Achates, Kiris, or Rima might be better. Or some other random 3* unit that I don't know is awesome, but have in my box. I mean, I know this amount of fodder grinding isn't too bad, but for some reason I just can't quite take the plunge.

Also, what should I be planning for team design when it comes to Arena? I'm getting trashed in there with the matchmaking against the higher level opponents, and several times a warning will tell me my team isn't optimized. Any specific units you might recommend, stat builds to go for, etc.?
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Hmm, first two bonus fights on the story are EZ, but I'm struggling with the Intangir thingy.
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Alexa will be of more use than someone like Kiris, because she can deal more consistent damage. Kiris is awesome... When her poison stacks proc, but Alexa can hit hard and fast no matter what. That being said, I still use Kiris over Alexa personally even though I have both at 50, and I'm not really sure why.

It's not too difficult to get the fodder units needed to 5* a unit, so I wouldn't worry about that. 6*ing is a lot more time intensive (maybe two a month if you're really, really working at it), but once you get a full team to 50 things will be looking good.

As far as what role to promote first, that really depends on what will help your party composition most at the moment. I spent days trying to figure out if I should 6* Destina or Ceci first, and ended up going with Destina just because I felt that having a better healer that can keep people alive longer would be of more use to me. There have been a few times I've wished that I didn't, but it'll only be another few weeks before I get Ceci up there. Still have to 5* Surin and Lorina though.

Also, with the gold transmit stones, never get the 4*/5* ticket. Always get the Galaxy Bookmarks. That's the only place to get light/dark units, and there are a lot of really, really good ones in there.
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So I kinda wanna get the succubus tank with that UOC ticket reward because most of the other units on it offend my sensibilities and there aren't many good tanks in this game.

Thing is she's a Halloween unit. Would I seriously need to wait till next Halloween to even have a chance to 7* her or has this game been more liberal about having units appear on limited banners outside of the season?
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Lopen posted...

So I kinda wanna get the succubus tank with that UOC ticket reward because most of the other units on it offend my sensibilities and there aren't many good tanks in this game.

Thing is she's a Halloween unit. Would I seriously need to wait till next Halloween to even have a chance to 7* her or has this game been more liberal about having units appear on limited banners outside of the season?

As far as I know this is the first time it's been done. I would assume you'd have to wait until Halloween.
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Next Halloween in all likelihood.

The Christmas units are probably the best bet seeing as theyre coming up in a few weeks.
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I guess waiting till next Halloween isn't bad. X-Death doesn't come out until halfway till then so who's even gonna be playing for that time I mean really.
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I'm easily 150+ (including 25ish 4*+) tickets deep into the Sieghard banner and still haven't pulled a Rainbow. I did the first 4 steps on the Step Up as well and nada. I need another 3k Lapis and I'll do the last step.

What'll probably end up happening at this rate though is that I'll turn Basch into my Physical Tank and spend a UoC on a second Awakened Rain for Magical Tank. I have Gladio, but I don't like the lack of provoke, and don't think I can get him to 100% provoke even with Golem.
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Lopen posted...

I guess waiting till next Halloween isn't bad. X-Death doesn't come out until halfway till then so who's even gonna be playing for that time I mean really.

that's assuming she makes a return in the banner.

They may just do GLS, D.Lassworm and D.Rain and then 2 new units.
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BakusaiTenketsu posted...

I'm easily 150+ (including 25ish 4*+) tickets deep into the Sieghard banner and still haven't pulled a Rainbow. I did the first 4 steps on the Step Up as well and nada. I need another 3k Lapis and I'll do the last step.

What'll probably end up happening at this rate though is that I'll turn Basch into my Physical Tank and spend a UoC on a second Awakened Rain for Magical Tank. I have Gladio, but I don't like the lack of provoke, and don't think I can get him to 100% provoke even with Golem.

Doesnt Provoke from Titan 1* give 100% provoke?
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ChaosTonyV4 posted...

BakusaiTenketsu posted...

I'm easily 150+ (including 25ish 4*+) tickets deep into the Sieghard banner and still haven't pulled a Rainbow. I did the first 4 steps on the Step Up as well and nada. I need another 3k Lapis and I'll do the last step.

What'll probably end up happening at this rate though is that I'll turn Basch into my Physical Tank and spend a UoC on a second Awakened Rain for Magical Tank. I have Gladio, but I don't like the lack of provoke, and don't think I can get him to 100% provoke even with Golem.

Doesnt Provoke from Titan 1* give 100% provoke?

its only 70%
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aw man, theyre splitting up the festa rewards across dailies for the next three weeks. lame, I wanted everything all at once
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This gives people the chance to miss them by not logging in or not doing the vault!
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Luckily they put two 100 lapis days at the end, giving us a couple days of wiggle room.
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How helpful would 7* Barbariccia be for Chamber of Arms bosses? Trying to decide what to use the global select ticket on if nothing changes from the guaranteed 5* pulls. I already have Trance Terra for magical chaining, but I don't have anyone to chain with her, and my only other 7* magic chainer is Rem.

My options for that ticket aren't particularly great, so I'm kinda reaching for a good choice, there.
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Depends on your other magic users..

What d you have?
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GL - Maint Quick Peek - 12/12/18

# What's New

* **Event**: [Sieghard, The Magnificent (Cave of Crystals)](https://exvius.gamepedia.com/Sieghard, The Magnificent), [Red Hot Music](https://exvius.gamepedia.com/Red Hot Music), [Steel Castle Melfikya](https://exvius.gamepedia.com/Steel Castle Melfikya), [Vault of Hidden Treasures](https://exvius.gamepedia.com/Vault of Hidden Treasures (December 2018\))
* **Units**: [Popstar Katy](https://exvius.gamepedia.com/Popstar Katy)
* **7 Awakening**: [Duke](https://exvius.gamepedia.com/Duke), [Basch](https://exvius.gamepedia.com/Basch), [Lulu](https://exvius.gamepedia.com/Lulu), [Yuna](https://exvius.gamepedia.com/Yuna), [Aranea](https://exvius.gamepedia.com/Aranea), [Prompto](https://exvius.gamepedia.com/Prompto), [Kunshira](https://exvius.gamepedia.com/Kunshira), [Lotus Mage Fina](https://exvius.gamepedia.com/Lotus Mage Fina)
* **Unstackable**: Popstar Katy's TMR, Basch/Lulu/Aranea's STMR
* **Bundle**: New 7 Awakenings 1/2
* **Other**:
* Awakening differences between GL and JP (7 only): https://pastebin.com/ErJ17f4b
* There's something fucky going on with Popstar Katy's Dress Rehearsal, their intention is likely to enable showroom for 4 turns, but it might actually be 3 turns and 1 use, this might be fixed later.

https://www.reddit.com/r/FFBraveExvius/comments/a5fvro/gl_maint_quick_peek_121218/

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Damn, Basch seems disappointing :/
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looks like I won nothing from the 35m sweepstakes yet again

Im sure Dyer will get the 350,000 or something
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Lucavi000 posted...

Depends on your other magic users..

What d you have?

For non-chainers? Emperor, Dragonlord, and Ace. Seabreeze Dark Fina and Lulu at 6*.
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Decided to do one lap on the GLEX step-up because Xenogears is never coming so I have time to save up. Got Fry #2, Zarg #2 and Circe #1, so not bad.
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ChaosTonyV4 posted...

Damn, Basch seems disappointing :/

I can never tell just how good Tanks really are until I've used them in practice. As long as they can perform "tanking" though, and survive, I don't think they need to be much better in other areas. So realistically, they just need the ability to draw attacks away from the rest of the party, and live through the onslaught the following turn.
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Basch was already really good. His 7* kinda just give him more stat padding, but he really didn't need anything else.
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Which we will see with his enhancements adding charm proof and spr/def break immunity to breaks.
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It just sucks to see him get a double ability, but then new non-cooldown abilities that are better and cant be doubled. Feels like a waste.
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I'm really trying to wrap my head around why he would even need W-Ability. If you can't get a breaker into your party sure, I can maybe see it to make his breaks more efficient? Beyond that, it just seems like such a weird choice for a slot.

Well I only got Basch and Prompto out of this batch, and Prompto I only 7*-ed so I could get his STMR. I don't even care if it's good, I know I'm going to get more mileage out of it than I ever would of the unit, much less two of him. I haven't even played the game and I can just tell he's obnoxious.
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Guys, do I use these tickets to get a unit I don't have, or go for my first 7*?
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Depends on who your 7* options are.
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Reberta is the only unit I have that can go 7* on the list of purchasable units.
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Got 7* Basch
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Kunshira 7 star, hmmm

Not sure how she fits into my team, but I suppose I now have to stick one of Frys nature loving spellblade on her.

Good week to improve my weapons for Fry and Omega Weapon XIII
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Horith posted...

I'm really trying to wrap my head around why he would even need W-Ability. If you can't get a breaker into your party sure, I can maybe see it to make his breaks more efficient? Beyond that, it just seems like such a weird choice for a slot.

Well I only got Basch and Prompto out of this batch, and Prompto I only 7*-ed so I could get his STMR. I don't even care if it's good, I know I'm going to get more mileage out of it than I ever would of the unit, much less two of him. I haven't even played the game and I can just tell he's obnoxious.

It's to continue his middle-of-the-road tanking by being a better WoL to boot. (Plus I don't say no to his new upgraded CS, even though you won't see it all the time.)

Edit: Forgot that Basch is one of those tanks that can trade his shield for elemental resistances without losing too much in the process.
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Very strongly considering Christine for Glex, not sure what other holiday units are better.
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Kryla's TMR is going to be very useful for trials going forward.
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I have a lot of debuffers and am low on magic monsters though.

Will see what kind of 7 star kit she comes with first I guess.
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voltch posted...

and am low on magic monsters though.

perhaps I can tempt you with waiting another few months for the Xenogears banner
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Look I'm still stuck im that desert town near the start of the game.

Assuming Christmas throws a mini Christine banner I'm gonna be saving for Sora.
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Just saying! Elly is still like the strongest mage in JP, 8 months after she was released.
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It all depends on the banner we get, Halloween units got a dedicated banner, so if XMas get their own banner I'll pull a bit.

After KH, I've got nothing......so maybe there might be some Xenogears leftover?

But by then we're in Auron/Akstar land :P
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It goes without saying that xmas will get a banner with WKN, Christine, Kryla and probably some new ones like they did with Halloween.

I'm torn on what to use my fan festa stubs on. I dont have any limited units like D Rain or anything like that. I was thinking of using it on either Zarg for 7 star or another Fryevia so I can get her STMR without using my 2nd fully maxed enhanced 6 star.
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Im leaning towards 7*ing my Zarg with them, but I could also 7* my currently useless Grim Lord Sakura, or save it to help 7* a Christine or White Knight Noel when I inevitably pull on the Christmas banner.

Its tough.
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Using them on a unit thats always in the unit pool (and you can pick with regular UoC tix) seems like a waste to me.
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