CLASSES

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Each character belongs to one of the following seven classes (Caster, Defender, Guard, Medic, Sniper, Supporter, or Specialist), with each class having their own specialized subclasses. Subclasses are limited to those listed under each tab.

Characters can only have one class and one subclass, with their abilities matching the archetype’s description.

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TAGS: SUPPORT | AOE | DPS | DEFENSE | CC | NUKER

Casters are the Arts users of the team and effective at dealing heavily armored opponents. Units coming from the Caster class are most likely to have high resistance but they tend to have low defense and high deployment cost, they can only be RANGED units.

low HP, good to high ATK, low DEF, 10 or 15% RES
Weapons: Stick or Pole Type (Example: Wand, Staff)
Example: 500 HP | 350 ATK | 135 DEF | 15 RES

▶▶ [Subclass]: Splash (AoE)

Attacks deal area-of-effect damage, up to 3 enemies.

▶▶ [Subclass]: Core (ST)

Attacks 1 target at a time. Suited towards fighting singular armored enemy bosses.

▶▶ [Subclass]: Chain

Attacks deal Arts damage and jump between 3 enemies. Each jump deals 15% less damage and inflicts Slow for 1 round to 1 enemy.

▶▶ [Subclass]: Phalanx

Only attacks when the skill is active, dealing AoE damage. While their skill is not active, their DEF and RES increases by 1 level, allowing them to absorb more damage. Has higher HP and DEF.

Defenders are operators that guard the frontline in missions by tanking and blocking out enemies to protect the allies behind them. Defenders can block 3 units at once and have a relatively high defense and HP. Can only be MELEE units.

high HP, low ATK, high DEF, 10 or 15% RES
Weapons: Offense Melee (Example: Shield), Offense Melee + Shield (Example: Sword + Shield)
Example: 585 HP | 100 ATK | 305 DEF | 10 RES

▶▶ [Subclass]: Normal

Focuses on tanking enemy attacks.

▶▶ [Subclass]: Guardian

Can heal allies with skills.

▶▶ [Subclass]: Juggernaut

Cannot be directly healed by allies but can heal themselves through skills and traits.

▶▶ [Subclass]: Arts

Attacks deals Arts damage while the skill is active.

Guards units are the main Physical damage DPS class of melee attacks. Most of them have balanced damage and survivability, making them effective for a variety of missions. They can serve as a front line to protect Vanguards, or create a coordinated kill zone with other Guards. Can only be MELEE units.

low or balanced HP and DEF, good to high ATK, 5 or 10% RES
Weapons: Offense Melee (Example: Spears, Halberd, Axe, Sword, Knife)
Example: 500 HP | 400 ATK | 101 DEF | 6 RES
Example: 515 HP | 315 ATK | 165 DEF | 5 RES

▶▶[Subclass]: Centrion

Attacks hit multiple targets equal to block count, up to 3. An excellent offense against waves.

▶▶[Subclass]: Swordmaster
these Guards can block more than one enemy, allowing them to act closer to a Defender while dealing damage.

▶▶ [Subclass]: Arts Fighter

Attacks deal Arts damage instead of Physical damage.

▶▶ [Subclass]: Lord

Has a ranged attack that deals 80% of damage, which is used when not blocking enemies. Great against high HP and DEF enemies.

▶▶ [Subclass]: Dreadnaught

Focuses on dueling enemies one-on-one. Great against high HP and DEF enemies.

▶▶ [Subclass]: Musha

Cannot be directly healed by allies and restores HP through traits and attacks.

▶▶ [Subclass]: Instructor
Offsets lower individual power by increasing the capabilities of their allies. Their extended range allows them to attack from behind other Operators, but they cannot hit aerial enemies. Deals Single-Target Physical Damage.

▶▶ [Subclass]: Reaper

Attacks hit up to 3 enemies within a vertical range of three tiles ahead, cannot be directly healed by allies, and restores HP through traits and attacks.

TAGS: HEALING | SUPPORT | DPS | SUMMON

Medic is a class for providing treatment and health recovery. Medics are the core of the team, and they help other characters who have been attacked on the front line and treat their injuries. Medics are usually vulnerable and need to be properly protected. Can only be RANGED units.

low HP, high ATK, low DEF, 0 or 5% RES
Weapons: Stick or Pole Type (Example: Wand, Staff)
Example: 500 HP | 390 ATK | 110 DEF | 0 RES

▶▶ [Subclass]: Multi-target Medic

This subtype can heal up to 3 allies at once, but their healing will be divided by the number of allies within range.

▶▶[Subclass]: Medic
This sub-type can only heal 1 target at a time but they have stronger individual healing.

▶▶[Subclass]: Summoner
Allows the medic operator to summon a 3x3 range drone and heal the operators from a long distance. The maximum number of summons outside of skill will be 1.

▶▶[Subclass]: Therapist

Heals targets at a wide range at 80% effectiveness on further targets.

▶▶[Subclass]: Incantation

Attacks deal Arts Damage and heal the HP of an ally within Attack Range for 50% of the damage dealt.

Snipers are responsible for long-range physical damage making them good at taking out aerial enemy units fast. However, Snipers have poor survivability and will require some protection to keep them safe. Note that Sniper Operators are not effective against armored enemies, and will need the support of Caster Operators to deal with them. Can only be RANGED units.

low HP, high ATK, low DEF, 0 or 5% RES
Weapons: Ranged (Example: Crossbows/Bows, Firearms)
Example: 500 HP | 350 ATK | 150 DEF | 0 RES

▶▶ [Subclass]: Marksman

Specializes in taking out aerial enemies like drones, and will prioritize them over other enemies.

▶▶ [Subclass]: Artillery
Attacks deal area-of-effect damage, up to 3 enemies. Well suited for dealing AoE damage against waves.

▶▶ [Subclass]: Heavy Shooter

Has a short range but high ATK.

▶▶ [Subclass]: Besieger

Has a minimum range of the frontal tiles and attacks enemies with the highest DEF over the others.

▶▶ [Subclass]: Deadeye

Has a long range and attacks enemies with the lowest DEF over the others.

▶▶ [Subclass]: Spread Shooter

Attacks damage up to 3 enemies in range with those in the frontal row taking increased damage.

Supporter Operators provide various buffs, debuffs, or summons. Most of them also have some ability to deal Arts Damage while using their abilities. Their useful effects can manipulate the flow of battle by strengthening the team or crippling the enemy, and even play a decisive role in victory. Can only be RANGED units.

low HP, good ATK, low DEF, 10 or 15% RES
Weapons: Offense Melee (Example: Spears, Halberd, Axe, Sword, Knife)
Example: 570 HP | 280 ATK | 135 DEF | 15 RES

▶▶ [Subclass]: Abjurer

Directly buff allies, allowing them greater battle proficiency. Heals allies instead of attacking enemies for 75% of ATK while the skill is active.

▶▶ [Subclass]: Hexer
Debuff-type Supports directly debuff enemies, allowing them greater battle proficiency.

▶▶ [Subclass]: Decel Binder

Directly debuffs enemies, allowing them greater battle proficiency.

▶▶ [Subclass]: Summoner

Deploys up to 3 Summons onto the field as Melee units, splitting ATK and HP between the unit and its summons equally. If a Summon is knocked out or retreated, all other Summons will be destroyed. The Summoner Supporter is required to redeploy to use Summons again.

Specialist Operators provide unique utility and tactics to control the battlefield. Some of them assassinate key enemy units on their own, while others can use the terrain to their advantage and kill the enemy.

Their methods are diverse and require an understanding of each individual's capabilities. But effective use brings tremendous rewards. Can be both RANGED and MELEE units.

Balanced, 5 or 10% RES
Weapons: Offense Melee (Example: Spears, Halberd, Axe, Sword, Knife)
Example: 600 HP | 280 ATK | 120 DEF | 0 RES

▶▶ [Subclass]: Ambusher

Control Specialists allow control of the battlefield through direct utility-based interactions with the enemy.

▶▶ [Subclass]: Executor
Fast Redeploy Units are well suited for assasination due to their reduced redeployment cooldown ( 1-2 rounds cooldown ), they can quickly get in, get out, and take care of the next target.

▶▶ [Subclass]: Hookmaster
This subclass can manipulate the enemy's position by pulling them, if combined with special terrain like pits, they can make short work of enemies.

▶▶ [Subclass]: Push Stroker
Similar to the pull sub-class, these operators can manipulate the enemy's position by pushing them, if combined with special terrain like pits, they can make short work of enemies.

▶▶ [Subclass]: Trapmaster
Each combat round, Trapmaster Specialists can either attack or use traps that are similar to summoned units. The traps cannot be deployed directly on enemies and must be placed on an empty tile. They have a one time use each, with a max number of 3 allowed on the field at once. They will activate as enemies step on them. Operators must use their skill when an enemy is in the trap for the skill to be effective. Trapmaster Specialists gain +1 trap per round and can gain additional traps through their skills.