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Summary

The transcript dives into a detailed comparison of the characters Mari, Aid, and Grave in a game, focusing on their effectiveness in different team setups. Key factors like charge speed, burst rotations, attack buffs, and synergy with other units are explored. The speaker emphasizes Aid's superior buffing abilities, consistent uptime, and versatility compared to Mari and Grave. They also discuss Aid's edge in non-pierce setups and her potential to outperform other characters, like Leona, in certain scenarios. Ultimately, Aid emerges as a strong alternative to Mari and Grave, particularly for players lacking specific units or buffs.

Takeaways

• 😀 Aid is a better buffer than Mari in many situations, offering more consistent attack buffs and higher overall damage output.
• 😀 Extra ammo is critical for efficient energy gain and smooth gameplay, particularly when dealing with burst cycles and cooldown management.
• 😀 Grave excels in boosting pierce damage, making her ideal for teams with pierce units, but Aid outperforms her when it comes to buffing non-pierce units.
• 😀 For a smoother gameplay experience, having two ammo lines significantly improves burst management and energy efficiency.
• 😀 The key advantage of Aid over Mari is the permanent uptime of her 15% attack buff, compared to Mari's 30% buff with a 50% uptime.
• 😀 Even with less attack damage, Aid can outperform Mari in certain setups due to better synergy with other non-pierce characters.
• 😀 In a team setup with no pierce units (e.g., shotgun teams), Aid does better than both Mari and Leona as a buffer.
• 😀 Aid's consistent uptime on her buffs makes her more phone-friendly compared to Grave, who requires manual energy gain management.
• 😀 Aid's performance improves significantly when paired with units like Cinderella and Rouge, as she provides a better buff for them than Mari or Grave.
• 😀 Even with suboptimal setups (e.g., not fully maxed characters), Aid shows impressive results, outdamaging core-seven Mari in some cases.
• 😀 The ongoing meta suggests that Aid will continue to be a top-tier choice for teams that lack both Mari and Grave, especially in future raids or events.

Q & A

Why is having at least one ammo line important when using a character for energy gain?

Having at least one ammo line is essential because it ensures efficient energy management and faster charge speed, making it smoother to maintain burst uptime. Without the extra ammo, the character's energy gain would be slower, leading to difficulties in managing bursts effectively.

How does Aid compare to Mari in terms of buffing performance?

Aid performs better than Mari in buffing, especially for characters without Pierce bonuses. Aid provides a consistent attack damage buff with nearly permanent uptime, while Mari's buff relies on a 30% caster's attack buff with a limited uptime. Additionally, Aid's elemental advantage and attack scaling outperform Mari's in certain setups.

What is the significance of the 30% caster's attack buff that Mari provides?

Mari’s 30% caster's attack buff is significant because it boosts damage for caster-type characters, but its uptime is only 50% of the time (5 seconds every 10 seconds). This means that for burst-heavy characters, it may not always align with their burst windows, reducing its overall effectiveness in certain scenarios.

What makes Aid more consistent in terms of providing buffs compared to Mari?

Aid offers a nearly 100% uptime on her 15% caster's attack buff, making it more consistent compared to Mari’s intermittent 30% buff. Additionally, Aid’s buffs are unaffected by burst timing and work well with a broader range of team setups, especially for non-Pierce units.

Why is it harder to perform 14 bursts with Aid compared to Grave?

It is harder to reach 14 bursts with Aid because her energy gain is slower compared to Grave, who has a more efficient burst cycle and synergy with machine gun users. Aid can generally only perform 13 or 13.5 bursts, making Grave a better option for maximizing burst uptime in certain team compositions.

In which situations does Aid outperform Leona in the shotgun team?

Aid outperforms Leona in shotgun teams when the boss is large enough for all pellets to hit, as Aid provides better overall damage without needing a hit rate buff. Leona’s hit rate buff becomes more useful when the boss is far away, but Aid’s consistent buffs allow her to outperform Leona in close-range scenarios.

What role does the 'effective range' mechanic play in Aid’s performance?

Aid’s burst skill increases the effective range, ensuring that she remains in range to provide buffs consistently. As long as she bursts, her effective range is almost permanent, allowing her to maintain full stacks and provide uninterrupted buffs during the battle, which is particularly useful for maintaining optimal damage output.

How does Aid compare to Grave when there are Pierce units in the team?

Grave outperforms Aid in Pierce-heavy teams due to her ability to boost Pierce damage significantly. However, in teams without Pierce units, Aid becomes a better option as she provides a more consistent attack damage buff and supports non-Pierce units more effectively.

What are the main advantages of using Aid over Mari and Grave in a non-Pierce team?

Aid's main advantages over Mari and Grave in non-Pierce teams include her more consistent attack buffs (15% with nearly permanent uptime) and better overall damage buffing for non-Pierce units. While Mari's damage scaling is hindered by her burst timing, Aid's burst uptime and energy gain mechanics make her a more reliable option in such setups.

What are the implications of Aid performing better than Mari in a fully maxed-out setup?

Even in a fully maxed-out Mari setup (core 7), Aid outperforms her in terms of buffing efficiency. This highlights Aid’s versatility and effectiveness, especially in scenarios where consistent buffs are required. Aid's higher base attack and better uptime make her a stronger pick for players without access to top-tier Mari setups.