Ótr

Weapon: Auto-Lofnheiðr

Assist: Positional Assist / Rally Assist / No Assist Skill

Special: Brutal Shell / Galeforce

Passive A: Atk/Def Catch 4 / Death Blow / AR-D Atk/Def / G Duel Cav 4

Passive B: Flow Refresh / Lull Atk/Def

Passive C: Atk/Def Menace

Sacred Seal: Atk/Def Solo / Death Blow / Heavy Blade

• Ótr doesn’t exactly have much in terms of versatility for his builds due to his highly emphasized Player Phase prowess, especially with his base kit in mind. With that said, Ótr’s base kit is excellent for what he sets out to do and only needs a few minor adjustments or considerations to make him a strong unit. As far as Assets go, an Attack Asset is recommended, though a Defense or Resistance Asset can also work as they increase Ótr’s survivability. Ótr’s Speed is not worth investing into for any reason whatsoever, making it the clear choice for a Flaw stat.
• Auto-Lofnheiðr is the only axe worth considering on Ótr in most cases as it is the main enabler for his offensive potential with the stat boost swing in his favour, the guaranteed follow-up attack, and the Canto effect. While these benefits can be achieved through initiation of combat much like Reginn with her Lyngheiðr, Auto-Lofnheiðr can also trigger its effects in the Enemy Phase if Ótr is attacked while near an ally. This makes him able to do a reasonable Enemy Phase if needed, though it is not something worth investing heavily into as his Player Phase is not only stronger, but safer as well considering Ótr has no way to block enemy follow-up attacks.
• The choice of Assist Skill depends on context, general Ótr usage can just take advantage of a simple positioning Skill of one’s choice. However, Rally traps are a mechanic that are commonly utilized in Aether Raids Defense teams and this can be done with Ótr considering his Defense Mythic status. It is also an option to leave Ótr without an Assist Skill so that he will only focus on attacking opponents within his range.
• While Brutal Shell is incredibly worth using, Galeforce can also be used for extra actions after initiating combat, though the Heavy Blade Sacred Seal is necessary in order to take advantage of a potential Galeforce activation.
• Atk/Def Catch 4 is an incredible A Passive highly worth considering if one is able to give it to their Ótr considering he is able to inherit it due to being a cavalry unit. If the foe’s HP is 100% or the foe is currently suffering from some form of penalty, Ótr is able to receive a massive +7 Attack/Defense boost during combat. If the foe suffers from a penalty AND is at 100% HP, then Ótr will receive an extra +2 Attack/Defense, which only further increases his overall bulk and damage potential. Other options worth considering are Death Blow to increase Ótr’s Attack when initiating combat, AR-D Atk/Def when being put on Aether Raids Defense teams, and G Duel Cav 4 as his default A Passive.
• Flow Refresh is Ótr’s default B Passive and it is a highly useful utility for this unit, when initiating combat Ótr will ignore any effects from the opponent that would otherwise negate Auto-Lofnheiðr’s guaranteed follow-up from occurring, as well as regenerate 10 HP for Ótr after combat if he survives the encounter. Making his weapon’s effect more consistent as well as giving Ótr a decent bit of regeneration feels like a high value two for one deal. An alternative B Passive worth consideration is Lull Atk/Def. While it does not have as much potential utility as Flow Refresh does, Flow Refresh is just a 10 HP regen if the opponent does not have a means to block follow-up attacks while Lull Atk/Def is an option that inflicts -3 Attack/Defense to the opponent during combat while also ignoring any displayed bonuses to the opponent’s Attack and Defense stats. It’s a worthy alternative that may be considered over Flow Refresh.
• Atk/Def Menace works wonders with Ótr as his default C Passive, inflicting -6 Attack/Defense on the nearest foes within 4 spaces or less on their next action as well as giving Ótr himself a displayed bonus of +6 Attack/Defense. If one is running Atk/Def Catch 4, this C Passive is completely mandatory considering the incredible ease of reaping the full benefits of Atk/Def Catch 4 being too good to pass up on. While the C Passive is ultimately on the flexible end, this C Passive is highly worth keeping on Ótr.
• For Ótr’s Sacred Seal slot, the Atk/Def Solo Sacred Seal can further emphasize Ótr’s attack and physical bulk with its +6 Attack/Defense so long as Ótr is not adjacent to an ally during combat. Death Blow can also be used for its +6 Attack boost when Ótr initiates combat, though the Death Blow Sacred Seal is only worth consideration if the Atk/Def Solo Sacred Seal is currently in use. The Heavy Blade Sacred Seal is to be used if running Ótr with Galeforce as opposed to Brutal Shell.