Cain (Grand)/Strategy

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Ratings

Cain (Grand) 9.5This character's rating from GameWith out of 10 9.0This character's rating from Kamigame out of 10. This rating is intended for advanced players. 🔰 5This character's beginner rating from Kamigame out of 5. This rating is intended for beginners and is a separate evaluation from the advanced player rating.

  • Role: Support/Debuffer
  • Inflicts 25% ATK DownATK is lowered
    Strength: 25%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Single
    , 25% DEF DownDEF is lowered
    Strength: 25%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Single
    and unique, permanent 10% Debuff Res. DownDebuff resistance is lowered
    Strength: 10%
    .
  • Increases the party's damage and multiattack rate with unique, undispellable InstantaneityATK is boosted /
    Double attack rate is boosted /
    Triple attack rate is boosted
    (Can't be removed)
    Strength: 30% ATK Up / 20% DA Up / 10% TA UpMultiplier: NormalDuration: 6 turnsSpecial buff
    buff.
  • Charge Attacks extend InstantaneityATK is boosted /
    Double attack rate is boosted /
    Triple attack rate is boosted
    (Can't be removed)
    Strength: 30% ATK Up / 20% DA Up / 10% TA UpMultiplier: NormalDuration: 6 turnsSpecial buff
    and provide 20% Bonus Earth DMGDeals bonus earth DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
    Strength: 20%Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
    On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining.
    to the party.
  • EMP skill can reduce damage taken by 10% for all allies.

Overview

Grand Cain is one of Earth's premier support characters, with a debuff that caps DEF Down with  Miserable MistInflict 25% ATK DownATK is lowered
Strength: 25%Base Accuracy: 80%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Dual
and 25% DEF DownDEF is lowered
Strength: 25%Base Accuracy: 80%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Dual
on all foes.
, a unique party-wide multiattack buff (a rarity in Earth), and a Bonus DMGDeals bonus DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
effect to all allies upon using his charge attack. Although his damage output is mediocre, his utility makes him invaluable for any Earth party. Although solely having a katana proficiency is a bit of an oddity, because Earth has several other powerful katana-proficiency characters, it ends up working in his favor.

How to Play

  • Cain's kit revolves around maintaining InstantaneityATK is boosted /
    Double attack rate is boosted /
    Triple attack rate is boosted
    (Can't be removed)
    Special buff
    . Because of the long cooldown on  Soldier's SwiftnessAll allies gain InstantaneityATK is boosted /
    Double attack rate is boosted /
    Triple attack rate is boosted
    (Can't be removed)
    Strength: 30% ATK Up / 20% DA Up / 10% TA UpMultiplier: NormalDuration: 6 turnsSpecial buff
    .
    , he wants to charge attack (to increase Instantaneity's duration by 2 turns) as much as possible.
  •  Bagua Blade Reborn8-hit Earth damage to random foes (Damage cap: ~60,000 per hit~480,000 total). Gain Charge Bar +20%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 20%
    Strength: 20%
    .
    will help boost his charge bar, and  Idelva's Prodigy20% boost to ATKNormal multiplier, 20% boost to double attack rate, and 10% boost to C.A. damage cap when Cain has InstantaneityATK is boosted /
    Double attack rate is boosted /
    Triple attack rate is boosted
    (Can't be removed)
    Strength: 30% ATK Up / 20% DA Up / 10% TA UpSpecial buff
    .
    stacks with Instantaneity to help him multiattack even more.
  •  Freewheeling SchemeInflict 25% ATK DownATK is lowered
    Strength: 25%Base Accuracy: 90%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Single
    , 25% DEF DownDEF is lowered
    Strength: 25%Base Accuracy: 90%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Single
    , and Secret PlotFallen in Cain's trap. Debuff resistance is lowered (Can't be removed)
    Strength: 10%Base Accuracy: 100%Duration: IndefiniteLocal status effect
    on a foe.
    will stack with  Miserable MistInflict 25% ATK DownATK is lowered
    Strength: 25%Base Accuracy: 80%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Dual
    and 25% DEF DownDEF is lowered
    Strength: 25%Base Accuracy: 80%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Dual
    on all foes.
    to cap DEF Down, and also grants the unremovable Secret PlotFallen in Cain's trap. Debuff resistance is lowered (Can't be removed)
    Local status effect
    that not only lowers enemy debuff resistance, but also grants Bonus Damage to all allies whenever he uses his C.A.

Synergy

Main Character

  • Berserker: Berserker's innate high double attack rate and instant C.A. ready synergize with Cain's need to C.A. often. The buffs from  Rage IVAll parties gain 40% ATK UpATK is boosted
    Strength: 40%Duration: 3 turnsStacking: Single
    .
    All allies gain 5% DMG Cap UpMaximum amount of DMG that can be dealt per hit is boosted
    Strength: 5%Duration: 3 turns
    .
    (Consumes 30% of charge bar.)
    will stack with InstantaneityATK is boosted /
    Double attack rate is boosted /
    Triple attack rate is boosted
    (Can't be removed)
    Special buff
    , and because Cain will cap DEF Down with a Miserable Mist subskill, it frees up another subskill slot from  Armor Break IIElemental damage to one foe.
    Inflict 25% DEF DownDEF is lowered
    Strength: 25%Base Accuracy: 80%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Single
    .
    .
    • For pre-High Level players, the Weapon Master class is an acceptable substitute. Though there is less subskill flexibility compared to Berserker, all the advice regarding Berserker synergy still applies.
  • Kengo: This C.A.-centric class works perfectly with not only Cain, but other Earth katana characters like Alexiel, Eahta, and Siegfried.
  • Chrysaor: Another C.A.-centric class with a katana proficiency, Chrysaor can help fill Cain's charge bar while dealing massive amounts of damage via charge attacks.

Characters

  • Aletheia: Both share a katana proficiency for Atma Blade synergy. Aletheia's constant C.A. output through Holy SwordCharge bar fills up 20% faster. and SpeedGain Instant ChargeInstantly sets Charge Bar to 100%
    Unaffected by Charge Bar Gain status effects.
    No effect when afflicted by Shorted debuffs or when Charge Bar is above 100%.
    .
    helps fill Cain's charge bar, allowing Cain to C.A. faster as well to maintain InstantaneityATK is boosted /
    Double attack rate is boosted /
    Triple attack rate is boosted
    (Can't be removed)
    Special buff
    .
  • Alexiel: Alexiel dishes out massive damage on her own and can also protect Cain, while Cain provides support. Both have katana proficiencies for an Atma Blade team.
  • Eahta: Eahta's accelerated charge bar gain and 200% maximum charge bar lets him charge attack twice, faster, letting Cain follow suit even if his charge bar is a bit short from 100%. They share a katana proficiency for Atma synergy.
  • Siegfried: Yet another character for an Atma Blade team, Siegfried deals massive damage with his ManiganceATK is greatly boosted based on how low HP is / Maximum amount of DMG that can be dealt per hit is boosted / Double attack rate is boosted / Triple attack rate is boosted / Chance of lowering DMG taken
    (Can't be removed)
    buff. He also has his own charge boost, and after 5, gains a double attack buff that stacks with Instantaneity.
  • Eugen (Grand): UpliftedCharge bar is boosted on every turn
    from Sudden AttackGrant an Earth ally ArmedCritical hit rate, C.A. DMG, and C.A. DMG cap are boosted (Can't be removed)
    Strength: 100% / 50% Critical Up100% chance of dealing 50% more damage. / 50% C.A. DMG Up / 25% C.A. DMG Cap UpDuration: 5 turnsSpecial buff
    and 20% UpliftedCharge bar is boosted on every turn
    Strength: 20%Duration: 5 turns
    .
    can help Cain maintain InstantaneityATK is boosted /
    Double attack rate is boosted /
    Triple attack rate is boosted
    (Can't be removed)
    Special buff
    longer. The buffs from Die JaegerkanoneMassive Earth damage to a foe.
    All allies gain 30% Earth ATK UpEarth ATK is boosted
    Strength: 30%Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
    On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining.
    and 30% DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted
    Strength: 30%Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
    On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining.
    .
    help Cain hit harder and further increases the party's DA rate.

Extended Mastery Perks

Cain (Grand) Stars: 11 EMP: 66
ATK
★☆☆★★☆★★★
+500+800+1000
DEF
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
Debuff Resistance
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
Overdrive Attack
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
Overdrive Curbed
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
☆☆☆ ☆☆☆ ☆☆☆ ☆☆☆ ☆☆☆
ATK
★☆☆★★☆★★★
+500+800+1000
DEF
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
HP
★☆☆★★☆★★★
250500750
Double Attack Rate
★☆☆★★☆★★★
3%5%6%
Critical Hit
★☆☆★★☆★★★
12% chance for 12% more DMG20% chance for 20% more DMG25% chance for 25% more DMG
☆☆☆ ☆☆☆ ☆☆☆ ☆☆☆ ★★★
Double Attack Rate
★☆☆★★☆★★★
3%5%6%
Triple Attack Rate
★☆☆★★☆★★★
2%4%5%
Boost to Charge Bar
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
Debuff Success Rate Up
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
Reduces damage taken from foes with Secret PlotFallen in Cain's trap. Debuff resistance is lowered (Can't be removed)
Local status effect
for all allies.
☆☆☆ ★★☆ ☆☆☆ ★★★ ★★★
Last update: 2020-06-30
Gamewith's recommended EMP build for Cain. Prioritize Debuff Success for  Freewheeling SchemeInflict 25% ATK DownATK is lowered
Strength: 25%Base Accuracy: 90%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Single
, 25% DEF DownDEF is lowered
Strength: 25%Base Accuracy: 90%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Single
, and Secret PlotFallen in Cain's trap. Debuff resistance is lowered (Can't be removed)
Strength: 10%Base Accuracy: 100%Duration: IndefiniteLocal status effect
on a foe.
, then Crit and Triple Attack for increased firepower.

Cain (Grand) Stars: 15 EMP: 120
ATK
★☆☆★★☆★★★
+500+800+1000
DEF
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
Debuff Resistance
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
Overdrive Attack
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
Overdrive Curbed
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
☆☆☆ ☆☆☆ ☆☆☆ ☆☆☆ ☆☆☆
ATK
★☆☆★★☆★★★
+500+800+1000
DEF
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
HP
★☆☆★★☆★★★
250500750
Double Attack Rate
★☆☆★★☆★★★
3%5%6%
Critical Hit
★☆☆★★☆★★★
12% chance for 12% more DMG20% chance for 20% more DMG25% chance for 25% more DMG
☆☆☆ ☆☆☆ ☆☆☆ ★☆☆ ★★★
Double Attack Rate
★☆☆★★☆★★★
3%5%6%
Triple Attack Rate
★☆☆★★☆★★★
2%4%5%
Boost to Charge Bar
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
Debuff Success Rate Up
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
Reduces damage taken from foes with Secret PlotFallen in Cain's trap. Debuff resistance is lowered (Can't be removed)
Local status effect
for all allies.
★☆☆ ★★★ ★☆☆ ★★★ ★★★
Last update: 2018-10-26
Kamigame's recommended EMP build for Cain. Prioritize Debuff Success, Crit, and Triple Attack. EMP Skill can be taken for more utility, and Charge Bar is recommended so he can charge attack more quickly (and extend the buffs from Soldier's Swiftness).

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