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Saw the hyperdrive thread on reddit.
seem nice to pull Kefka, lets try it.
First pull Kefka.

feeling lucky, lets pull more!
Bedile, Fran, Clyne, Bedile. All dupes

 

[Wired All Wrong]

Yes! Finally beat that Frost Dragon in INT S Colloseum. Was at the edge of my seat for the last few hits. Took a screen shot, but I was too late and the boss faded away already Feels good to beat it. Bring on Devil Chimera!

 

[Anustart]

Played for a bit, did my pulls and got a bunch of randoms not even from final fantasy games. Doubtful ill pick this back up.

 

[CCIE]

Sweet! I actually have a 4* Garland sitting on the sidelines. I'll have to add him to the level up queue one of these days. Right now I'm trying to level a lot of units at once. Should be able to awaken Chizuru, Rain, Lasswell, Fina, Kefka, Terra, and Celes all before the cactuar event this weekend.

Been farming sacred crystals for the last day, and need another eight or so today. Then some minor experience so I'm not running all level one characters and I am ready for the cactuars!

 

[Vamphuntr]

Finally have my Vaan at level 80. Quite the grind starting from 3*. He's pretty gamebreaking so far. Full break and focus and you deal tons of damage

 

[TheChillyAcademic]

Hmmm.

I wonder if its worth switching to Fina or keeping with Maria given she does have a 5* eventually. With Cecil on back up it seems moot but having two characters with non damaging LB does quite a number on your burst damage...

 

[CCIE]

My daughter has Roselia, and doesn't even have to heal herself anymore, since the LB does it all automatically, and removes statuses to boot. Yeah, Roselia is DEFINITELY the best available healer. I'll have to make do with Fina myself

 

[TheChillyAcademic]

My daughter has Roselia, and doesn't even have to heal herself anymore, since the LB does it all automatically, and removes statuses to boot. Yeah, Roselia is DEFINITELY the best available healer. I'll have to make do with Fina myself

YOUR DAUGHTER MUST BE ELIMINATED.

Yeah Roselia is amazing, can't wait for Garnet and Refia.

 

[AdawgDaFAB]

YOUR DAUGHTER MUST BE ELIMINATED.

DELETE! DELETE! DELETE! DELETE! DELETE!

 

[CrimsonSquall]

My daughter has Roselia, and doesn't even have to heal herself anymore, since the LB does it all automatically, and removes statuses to boot. Yeah, Roselia is DEFINITELY the best available healer. I'll have to make do with Fina myself

Had her, shes an amazing healer but rerolled and lost her :/ made the game so easy so she will be missed. Finas cheer will be a godsend when I max her tho

 

[Lyrian]

Do we know the dates the 5* got their 6* form in japan?. Just to know an aprox date for their 6* buff in global.

Useful link: JP vs GL Update Schedule

 

[cw_sasuke]

I need more OP Mage friends...where are all the Kefkas and Ex-Deaths ? lol the final two exploration stages can be nasty for low level units unless paired up with a strong mage.

 

[Kouriozan]

I need more OP Mage friends...where are all the Kefkas and Ex-Deaths ? lol the final two exploration stages can be nasty for low level units unless paired up with a strong mage.

They all rerolled for Chizuru :x
My brother has the same problem, he can use my Exdeath every few hours but all his other friends are so weak.

 

[Lyrian]

Why are Ice Megacrysts so frigging rare? Lanzelt is a fracking glacier for crying out loud....

 

[cw_sasuke]

They all rerolled for Chizuru :x
My brother has the same problem, he can use my Exdeath every few hours but all his other friends are so weak.

....its funny - on my main account where i dont really need it i have all the OP friends who started the game in the soft launch - on my newer account its tougher to get them since the random add function only allows for players around your level.

I will have to focus on other stuff now but i would have liked to clear the final 2 Exploration stages for unit and rank exp in addition to item drops.

Might try to add some Gaffer again...havent had much luck with that the first time though.

Why are Ice Megacrysts so frigging rare? Lanzelt is a fracking glacier for crying out loud....

Heh...yeah at least you get other stuff as well from exploration runs...though it still suck if you dont need anything but the Crystals.

 

[TheChillyAcademic]

I need more OP Mage friends...where are all the Kefkas and Ex-Deaths ? lol the final two exploration stages can be nasty for low level units unless paired up with a strong mage.

Hey I have a decent 5* Kefka lol Only level 27 though

 

[CCIE]

Wow, It is a LOT of grinding to level these characters if you don't draw a 5* version. I am currently grinding for sacred crystals and need 42 total. The good news is that I currently have 36, so hopefully I will be down when the Awakening Vortex is finished in six hours or so.

OTOH, now I need to level Garland as well. Used a maxed out Garland unit this morning, and he's definitely under-valued. Really good stats for both attack and magic. TMR is crap, though.

Currently using Chizuru, Lass, Celes, Terra, and Kefka. Thinking about subbing Garland in for one of the above - thoughts? Training up Fina on the side, because I know I'm going to need a healer soon enough

 

[Valus]

Useful link: JP vs GL Update Schedule

FYI for those that care about the story - there's what looks like character spoilers in that link.

 

[TheChillyAcademic]

Wow, It is a LOT of grinding to level these characters if you don't draw a 5* version. I am currently grinding for sacred crystals and need 42 total. The good news is that I currently have 36, so hopefully I will be down when the Awakening Vortex is finished in six hours or so.

OTOH, now I need to level Garland as well. Used a maxed out Garland unit this morning, and he's definitely under-valued. Really good stats for both attack and magic. TMR is crap, though.

Currently using Chizuru, Lass, Celes, Terra, and Kefka. Thinking about subbing Garland in for one of the above - thoughts? Training up Fina on the side, because I know I'm going to need a healer soon enough

GET LASS OUT OF THAT SHIT

 

[CCIE]

Really, take out Lasswell, huh? I figured he'd be good against the White Dragon. But I don't have a tank, and it looks like Garland can double as one. Will do

 

[TheChillyAcademic]

Really, take out Lasswell, huh? I figured he'd be good against the White Dragon. But I don't have a tank, and it looks like Garland can double as one. Will do

Hey Lasswell is a great unit to be sure, but given your options, adding a tank (of sorts) might round out your team comp; though obviously your DPS will take a hit.

 

[Aurizen]

Wow, It is a LOT of grinding to level these characters if you don't draw a 5* version. I am currently grinding for sacred crystals and need 42 total. The good news is that I currently have 36, so hopefully I will be down when the Awakening Vortex is finished in six hours or so.

OTOH, now I need to level Garland as well. Used a maxed out Garland unit this morning, and he's definitely under-valued. Really good stats for both attack and magic. TMR is crap, though.

Currently using Chizuru, Lass, Celes, Terra, and Kefka. Thinking about subbing Garland in for one of the above - thoughts? Training up Fina on the side, because I know I'm going to need a healer soon enough

Wow! Which level do you grind at for the sacred crystals?

 

[lordcyno]

Purged half my friends list since they stopped playing.

If anyone wants to add me, my id is 389,676,738

Currently leading with 5* CoD but will probably switch to 5* Chizuru once I get her to 80

 

[Ombala]

Spoiler

Got to the part where it says too be continued. What should I do now?

 

[Xion86]

Spoiler

Got to the part where it says too be continued. What should I do now?

Grind and level up your party to max, colosseum, crafting, exploration quests etc

 

[TheChillyAcademic]

Wow! Which level do you grind at for the sacred crystals?

Without question the INT Experience Vortex has the highest drop rate. It drops both Holy and Sacred...and 28423948923 other things.

Purged half my friends list since they stopped playing.

If anyone wants to add me, my id is 389,676,738

Currently leading with 5* CoD but will probably switch to 5* Chizuru once I get her to 80

Request out!

I have some space too as well, 325,101,195

 

[TheChillyAcademic]

DP >.<!!!!

 

[Slaythe]

I can't summon because of the rates up...... I have no interest in any of those characters.

I need a tank and a healer.

Oh I added some slots.

350 363 240

Maxed out Kuja.

 

[Eidjinn]

If anyone wants to add me: 671,178,782 - Mikon

What I can offer: Cod, Cecil, Vaan, Kefka. Not maxed, but on the road to.

Also, what are key exchange?

"Magic Key x 1 100"?

 

[hikarutilmitt]

Just got 3* Rakshasa on a pull. Looking forward to building her to 5*, since she's already a wrecking ball next to my Skaha who is already maxed out at 40/3*. I will be replacing Skaha once she becomes a weakness but so far she's been wonderful.

 

[CCIE]

For the answer to the question, I am moving all the above mentioned units to four star status, and Chizuru to 5*. She requires 15 sacred crystals just on her own. Her level up requirements are STEEP

 

[TheChillyAcademic]

For the answer to the question, I am moving all the above mentioned units to four star status, and Chizuru to 5*. She requires 15 sacred crystals just on her own. Her level up requirements are STEEP

Yeah Kefka was only 10 or 15 and Exdeath/Golbez are even easier. Chizuru is basically god though so the farming is worth it.

 

[CCIE]

Slaythe,

How does Kuja's Absorb MP work? I wanted him, even though everyone else says he's inferior to ExDeath and Kefka. He's just plain cool

 

[Slaythe]

Slaythe,

How does Kuja's Absorb MP work? I wanted him, even though everyone else says he's inferior to ExDeath and Kefka. He's just plain cool

When enemies use abilities that consumes MP, you automatically absorb a part of those mp.

I need to grind for equipment, but he won't be much weaker than ex death and kefka.

The only problem is that they have much more abilities than he does. So to give him decent tools you have to take away some dmg slots.

He lacks trademark abilities from FF9, so I can't believe for a second he's not getting an OP 6 stars version. Unless they hate him.

With basic equipment and espers, he isn't a bad mage at all.

Also Kuja has interestingly decent attack stats, I wonder if there is a way to use hybrids equipment/abilities to do fun stuff with him.

 

[CCIE]

I have Vivi sitting on the sidelines. He looks like he isn't as flashy as Kefka and company, but the ability to cast twice in one turn may not be too bad. Anyone use him?

 

[Slaythe]

Honestly ? In global, Vivi is definitely one of the best mage. He's better than Ex Death IMO. (currently)

Kefka has far too much tools and raw power. To the point where it's pathetically unfair but whatever.

Vivi is awesome.

 

[RedZaraki]

I've gotten to the town of Kol and still have my summon tickets :X. Didn't even know what they were for.

I plan on banking 5k lapis and buying 11 more tickets, but you guys are making me nervous to use them.

All I know: I Want Orlandeau on my team eventually FOR SURE.

 

[RedZaraki]

When enemies use abilities that consumes MP, you automatically absorb a part of those mp.

I need to grind for equipment, but he won't be much weaker than ex death and kefka.

The only problem is that they have much more abilities than he does. So to give him decent tools you have to take away some dmg slots.

He lacks trademark abilities from FF9, so I can't believe for a second he's not getting an OP 6 stars version. Unless they hate him.

With basic equipment and espers, he isn't a bad mage at all.

Also Kuja has interestingly decent attack stats, I wonder if there is a way to use hybrids equipment/abilities to do fun stuff with him.

In my experience, and this goes for basically every type of RPG, specialists are almost always more useful than generalists, and it's better to have a party of specialists in different roles than a party of generalists for each role.

But I've been playing a lot of Fire Emblem lately.

 

[Vewen]

Spoiler

Got to the part where it says too be continued. What should I do now?

You can farm explorations to train your espers, continue doing arena and then trails, grind to get rank-ups and maybe grind materials for future awakenings.

 

[CrimsonSquall]

Honestly ? In global, Vivi is definitely one of the best mage. He's better than Ex Death IMO. (currently)

Kefka has far too much tools and raw power. To the point where it's pathetically unfair but whatever.

Vivi is awesome.

What? Vivi gets owned by ExDeath

 

[Ourobolus]

Man, I think I'm gonna grind out the ability and spell trophies for the 500 lapis each. So easy, and relatively quick too.

 

[TheChillyAcademic]

What? Vivi gets owned by ExDeath

Yeah I'm confused by this, does he have a 5* in global?

 

[CCIE]

Actually, if you do the math, I think Vivi may be better currently... He gets to do level two spells twice a turn for 1.4x damage each, while ExDeath gets to do level three spells once per turn at 1.8x damage each. ExDeath will leave Vivi in the dust in the future as he moves to 6* status. Basically, he will be Vivi on steroids as he gets Double Cast, to go along with his high level spells


Kefka probably beats them both at this time with his insane bonuses, level three spells, and the ability to wear magic enhancing robes and such. I know my maxed out level three Kefka is not too damn shabby, and he sucks by most standards on this board. And one of my friends has a high level 5* Kefka. Does insane damage. No Firaga though, which sucks for the Adv Vortex

 

[TheChillyAcademic]

Actually, if you do the math, I think Vivi may be better currently... He gets to do level two spells twice a turn for 1.4x damage each, while ExDeath gets to do level three spells once per turn at 1.8x damage each. ExDeath will leave Vivi in the dust in the future as he moves to 6* status. Basically, he will be Vivi on steroids as he gets Double Cast, to go along with his high level spells


Kefka probably beats them both at this time with his insane bonuses, level three spells, and the ability to wear magic enhancing robes and such. I know my maxed out level three Kefka is not too damn shabby, and he sucks by most standards on this board. And one of my friends has a high level 5* Kefka. Does insane damage. No Firaga though, which sucks for the Adv Vortex

I kick myself daily for not rerolling for a fucking exdeath

 

[Shouta]

What? Vivi gets owned by ExDeath

Vivi 4 Star vs Exdeath 5 Star probably works out in Vivi's favor, actually. That's only in damage though. Vivi can cast two Black Magic spells to Exdeath's one. -ra spells have 140% modifier vs -ga's 180% and are a little more MP efficient. There's also the fact that Vivi can wear mage gear that Exdeath can't.

Exdeath can survive better and he will have a 6-star form which is why he's good to have now.

Arc from FF3 will outpace both when he hits until Exdeath gets his 6-star form.

 

[CCIE]

You could still re-roll for ExDeath if you really wanted. I wouldn't worry - pretty sure he will get a rate-up down the line

 

[TheChillyAcademic]

Vivi 4 Star vs Exdeath 5 Star probably works out in Vivi's favor, actually. That's only in damage though. Vivi can cast two Black Magic spells to Exdeath's one. -ra spells have 140% modifier vs -ga's 180% and are a little more MP efficient. There's also the fact that Vivi can wear mage gear that Exdeath can't.

Exdeath can survive better and he will have a 6-star form which is why he's good to have now.

Arc from FF3 will outpace both when he hits until Exdeath gets his 6-star form.

And until the inevitable 6* Ultemica comes out!

You could still re-roll for ExDeath if you really wanted. I wouldn't worry - pretty sure he will get a rate-up down the line

And lose all my hardwork so far!?

 

[Slaythe]

In my experience, and this goes for basically every type of RPG, specialists are almost always more useful than generalists, and it's better to have a party of specialists in different roles than a party of generalists for each role.

But I've been playing a lot of Fire Emblem lately.

Every single 5 stars mage does everything Kuja does.

There is simply no logic that applies to Kuja's shortcomings. There is nothing he can do better than the other mage, that not only do the same, but have a ton of other things going on. That doesn't make him bad, it just means only Kuja fans are gonna use him though.

But as I said, he is lacking his deadly FF9 attacks (while the other mages have somewhat faithful depictions of their skillset), so I can only assume they were saving his full power for a 6 stars versions.

"Trance Kuja casts Curaga to replenish his HP and Reflect on himself in addition to Flare and Holy, and his most powerful ability is Ultima".

Funny how he has virtually none of that in FFBE. Except Flare as TM.

I really hope they don't intend to make a "Trance Kuja" character instead, since Trance Kuja is his limit break.

 

[Mattiator]

I have been re-rolling for a little bit and finally ended up with;

5 star cloud of darkness
4 star rydia times 2
4 star Golbez
4 star Galuf
3 star Sabin times 2
3 star Golbez times 2
3 star Kefka

I was wondering if this would be ok to settle with?
Thanks for any responses

 

[Slaythe]

I have been re-rolling for a little bit and finally ended up with;

5 star cloud of darkness
4 star rydia times 2
4 star Golbez
4 star Galuf
3 star Sabin times 2
3 star Golbez times 2
3 star Kefka

I was wondering if this would be ok to settle with?
Thanks for any responses

That's probably not greeeaaaat.

CoD is great.

Kefka is awesome, Golbez is ok but he is missing a 6stars update for no reason (or because they will make a new Golbez without armor, but in any case that makes the first Golbez useless).

Galuf isn't that good, Rydia sucks balls currently but will get decent, that being said you have Kefka so you don't need her.

Sabin is really strong but he isn't a top dog.

I would reroll. You can probably get better without much trouble.