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Ratings

Pholia 9.4This 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. 🔰 4This 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: Attacker/Support
  • Synergizes well with high HP grids through White VeilATK, DEF, and critical hit rate are boosted and deals multiattacks (Can't be removed / Ends when endurance hits 0)
    .
  • Sea-Sky OffingCharge diamonds don't fill up / Can't use special attacks
    Local status effect     can prevent some special attacks and triggers for 2 turns.
  • Trance AbsolutionCritical hit rate, multiattack rate, debuff resistance, and DMG cap are boosted, and Armor effect is granted (Can't be removed)
    Duration: 5 turns     is a powerful single target buff. Synergizes with characters like Yngwie or Vajra

Overview

Pholia is a powerful hybrid attacker-supporter, especially after her June 2019 rebalance. The centerpiece of her kit is White VeilATK, DEF, and critical hit rate are boosted and deals multiattacks (Can't be removed / Ends when endurance hits 0)
—as long as she can maintain its Shield endurance, she gets guaranteed critical hits, guaranteed double attacks, and a 30% boost to ATK/DEF. She also grants a party-wide ShieldNext ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount
 to all allies through her Charge Attack, which also refills her Shield's endurance to self-maintain White Veil.

Trance AbsolutionCritical hit rate, multiattack rate, debuff resistance, and DMG cap are boosted, and Armor effect is granted (Can't be removed)
 is a single-ally buff that grants the following: guaranteed crits, guaranteed DA, guaranteed damage reduction, a boost to triple attack rate, debuff immunity, and a boost to damage cap. Needless to say, it is a buff appreciated by players at any stage of the game, although slightly better for players with developed grids to take full advantage of the DMG cap boost.

She provides a debuff that is extremely useful if used effectively. Sea-Sky OffingCharge diamonds don't fill up / Can't use special attacks
Local status effect extends the turns it takes for all enemies to fill their charge diamonds by 2 turns. As long as the debuff is active, C.A. activations from HP triggers won't be used either, buying time to prepare for it. (Its effect will not work on enemies whose HP triggers bypass ParalyzedCan't attack
 effects.)

How to Play

Synergy

Main Character

  • Chrysaor: Pholia wants to C.A. often to maintain White VeilATK, DEF, and critical hit rate are boosted and deals multiattacks (Can't be removed / Ends when endurance hits 0)
    , and Chrysaor enables this through its high innate multiattack rate and C.A. ReactivationCharge attack reactivates
    ; each C.A. gives +10% charge bar for allies after them, allowing Pholia to gain +20% (or more) charge bar in a single turn. Its high-damage skills like  Aurum Flow300% elemental damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~630,000).
    Gain Charge Bar +20%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 20%
    Strength: 20%    .
    When an auxiliary weaponA sabre or katana of the same element as the main weapon equipped in the top-left slot of the sub weapon section is equipped: Activates twice.     and  Decimate5-hit, 100% superior elemental damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~81,000 per hit).
    When an auxiliary weaponA sabre or katana of the same element as the main weapon equipped in the top-left slot of the sub weapon section is equipped: Number of hits doubles to 10.     have an easier time making use of Trance AbsolutionCritical hit rate, multiattack rate, debuff resistance, and DMG cap are boosted, and Armor effect is granted (Can't be removed)
    's DMG Cap boost, since Skill DMG is relatively easy to hit cap on.
    • Although  Unsigned Kaneshige Blade of the Five Rings Massive Dark damage to a foe.
      All allies gain Charge Bar +10%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 10%
      Strength: 10%      .       can only be used as a main weapon by Kengo, it can be used as an auxiliary weapon. Doing so can allow MC to give following allies +40% charge bar in one turn through  Blade Swap IIGain Blade SwapNext charge attack switches to the auxiliary weapon's charge attack (Can't be removed)
      Duration: 1 turn       , 20% C.A. DMG Up (1 time)Charge attack DMG is boosted (1 time)
      Strength: 20%Duration: Until used      , and 10% C.A. DMG Cap Up (1 time)Charge attack DMG cap is boosted (1 time)
      Strength: 10%Duration: Until used      .
      (Can only be used when an auxiliary weaponA sabre or katana of the same element as the main weapon equipped in the top-left slot of the sub weapon section is equipped.)       and  Dual ArtsGain C.A. ReactivationCharge attack reactivates
      Duration: 2 turns      .
      (Can only be used when an auxiliary weaponA sabre or katana of the same element as the main weapon equipped in the top-left slot of the sub weapon section is equipped.)      .
  • Kengo: Kengo is extremely effective at charge bar control through its 200% maximum charge bar,  Unsigned Kaneshige Blade of the Five Rings Massive Dark damage to a foe.
    All allies gain Charge Bar +10%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 10%
    Strength: 10%    .    's C.A. effect, and its Devilry effectWhen main weapon: All allies gain 30% Charge Bar Gain UpCharge bar gain is boosted
    Strength: 30%     upon MC using charge attack    . It is further enabled by  BonitoFlying Ace Massive Water damage to all foes.
    Inflict DA DownDouble attack rate is lowered
    Duration: 180 seconds     and TA DownTriple attack rate is lowered
    Duration: 180 seconds    .
    Slight chanceAbout 10% for all allies to gain Charge Bar +200%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 200%
    Strength: 200%    .     (4★) for near-indefinite endurance on White VeilATK, DEF, and critical hit rate are boosted and deals multiattacks (Can't be removed / Ends when endurance hits 0)
    .
    • In turn, Pholia's 2000-damage Shield (2000)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount
      Strength: 2000Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
      On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining.       to all allies helps protect MC to keep Clarity of MindDouble attack rate is boosted / Triple attack rate is boosted
      (Can't be removed)
      Special buff       up. The buff allows Trance AbsolutionCritical hit rate, multiattack rate, debuff resistance, and DMG cap are boosted, and Armor effect is granted (Can't be removed)
       to go to another ally, although MC is always a solid option regardless.

Characters

  • Anne: Anne's passive unique ATK buff and C.A. DMG buff can easily make use of Trance AbsolutionCritical hit rate, multiattack rate, debuff resistance, and DMG cap are boosted, and Armor effect is granted (Can't be removed)
    Duration: 5 turns    's damage cap boost. Anne's  Anti-Collision SpellAll allies gain 100% DEF UpDEF is boosted
    Strength: 100%Duration: 3 turns    .
    Consume 1 SpiritUses 1 Spirit per skill
    :     All allies also gain 70% / 30% ArmoredChance of lowering DMG taken
    Strength: 70% chance of taking 30% less damage.Duration: 5 turns    .     helps Pholia maintain White VeilATK, DEF, and critical hit rate are boosted and deals multiattacks (Can't be removed / Ends when endurance hits 0)
     by reducing the amount of damage her shield takes. Anne is a solid pick for players with less developed grids, or need to play more defensively.
  • Lancelot: Lancelot's role as a dodge-tank attacker, with  Blade Impulse350%-450% Water damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~630,000).
    At level 55:
    Damage increased to 400%-500%.
    At level 100:
    Also inflict 10% ATK Down (Stackable / Max: 40%)ATK is lowered (Stackable)
    Strength: 10% (Max: 40%)Base Accuracy: 90%Duration: 180 seconds     and 10% DEF Down (Stackable / Max: 40%)DEF is lowered (Stackable)
    Strength: 10% (Max: 40%)Base Accuracy: 90%Duration: 180 seconds    .
    Gain 10% ATK Up (Stackable / Max: 50%)ATK is boosted (Stackable / Can't be removed)
    Strength: 10% (Max: 50%)Multiplier: Unique StackableDuration: IndefiniteStacking: Single    .     activating every time he dodges, makes good use of Trance AbsolutionCritical hit rate, multiattack rate, debuff resistance, and DMG cap are boosted, and Armor effect is granted (Can't be removed)
    's Crit and DMG Cap buffs. Before he reaches level 90 (for  Wogenstrom2-hit, 150% Water damage to all foes
    (Damage cap: ~320,000 per hit~640,000 total).
    Gain 60% Dodge Rate UpImmune to DMG and debuffs for a fixed amount while in effect
    Strength: 60%Duration: 3 turns     and Hostility UpMore likely to be attacked
    Duration: 3 turns    .
    At level 90:
    Also gain Guaranteed DAGuaranteed double attack regardless of Double Attack Lowered debuffs
    Duration: 3 turns    , 30% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted
    Strength: 30%Duration: 3 turns    , and 30% Bonus Water DMGDeals bonus water DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
    Strength: 30%Duration: 3 turns    .    's upgrade), he also particularly appreciates the boost to multiattack rate—and he still appreciates it after the skill upgrade, since it can cover Wogenstrom's 3-turn downtime. Meanwhile, Lancelot draws single-target attacks away from Pholia, helping preserve her shield's endurance.
  • Narmaya (Summer): Trance AbsolutionCritical hit rate, multiattack rate, debuff resistance, and DMG cap are boosted, and Armor effect is granted (Can't be removed)
    Duration: 5 turns    's multiattack boost pairs well with Narmaya's Bonus Damage from Butterfly EffectDeals bonus superior element DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
    . Its damage reduction helps to negative the Butterfly Effect's DEF DownDEF is lowered
     drawback.
  • Feower:  AviratiExtend the duration of all allies' buffs by 1 turn. (Excludes 1-turn buffs.) can extend Trance AbsolutionCritical hit rate, multiattack rate, debuff resistance, and DMG cap are boosted, and Armor effect is granted (Can't be removed)
    Duration: 5 turns    's duration by a turn, which may come handy in some situations due to the 3-turn downtime between Trance Absolution's expiration and  RecognitionGrant another Water ally Trance AbsolutionCritical hit rate, multiattack rate, debuff resistance, and DMG cap are boosted, and Armor effect is granted (Can't be removed)
    Duration: 5 turns    .    's recast.  Gammadion Cross2-hit, 300% Water damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~313,000 per hit).
    Inflict one random debuff.
    At level 55:
    Effect enhanced.
    At level 85:
    Now inflicts two random debuffs.    's debuffs are always useful (though random), and Feower's GravitySpecial attack max charge turn is extended
     (and Dispel at level 95) combined with Pholia's Sea-Sky OffingCharge diamonds don't fill up / Can't use special attacks
    Local status effect     can make for a powerful crowd control team.

Extended Mastery Perks

Pholia Stars: 16 EMP: 136
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%
 Double Attack Rate
★☆☆★★☆★★★
3%5%6%
 Triple Attack Rate
★☆☆★★☆★★★
2%4%5%
 Water ATK Up
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
☆☆☆ ★★☆ ☆☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★
HP
★☆☆★★☆★★★
250500750
 Triple Attack Rate
★☆☆★★☆★★★
2%4%5%
 Debuff Success Rate Up
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
 Fire Damage Down
★☆☆★★☆★★★
2%4%5%
 Chance to remove a debuff at turn start
☆☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ ★★☆ ☆☆☆
Last update: 2019-06-17

Gamewith's recommended EMP build for Pholia.

Priorities[edit]

Your first priority should be to put 3 points in Debuff Success, so that Sea-Sky OffingCharge diamonds don't fill up / Can't use special attacks
Base Accuracy: 90%Duration: 2 turnsLocal status effect will have 100% base accuracy. To keep the White VeilATK, DEF, and critical hit rate are boosted and deals multiattacks (Can't be removed / Ends when endurance hits 0)
 up for longer, invest 2 points in both DEF Up nodes and Fire DMG Lowered (in either order). Next, get Water ATK Up to 3★, followed by the two Triple Attack nodes up to 2★.

Since White VeilATK, DEF, and critical hit rate are boosted and deals multiattacks (Can't be removed / Ends when endurance hits 0)
 provides guaranteed Double Attack, it makes her DA node unnecessary, so to round out her masteries, it's recommended to put any further points into the HP Up and/or Defense Up nodes to give her extra durability.

Pholia 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%
 Double Attack Rate
★☆☆★★☆★★★
3%5%6%
 Triple Attack Rate
★☆☆★★☆★★★
2%4%5%
 Water ATK Up
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
☆☆☆ ★☆☆ ☆☆☆ ★★★ ★★★
HP
★☆☆★★☆★★★
250500750
 Triple Attack Rate
★☆☆★★☆★★★
2%4%5%
 Debuff Success Rate Up
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
 Fire Damage Down
★☆☆★★☆★★★
2%4%5%
 Chance to remove a debuff at turn start
☆☆☆ ★★★ ☆☆☆ ☆☆☆ ☆☆☆
Last update: 2018-11-02
Kamigame's recommended EMP build for Pholia.

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