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Vanessa
Kit Overview
Summary
Vanessa hits like a truck and thrives on the combination of a Force Strike passive and the Axe weapon type, which does massive AoE damage. This is ideal for crowded challenges, but she’ll do well against single targets as well.
Why This Tier?
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The Axe has middling DPS and Overdrive damage but excellent range, making Vanessa perfect for the frontlines.
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The Force Strike bonus Ability helps chunk the Overdrive bar, but Last Offense is a more risky and situational passive that only activates once per quest.
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The Defense Co-Ability helps her team pass the HP check for High Midgardsormr.
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A warrior who fights to become the strongest in the land. Never having known defeat, she feels she must experience it in order to grow further. She claims to have come to the castle to fight an incredible female knight she's met before. |
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| CV Info - English | CV Info - Japanese |
| Ava Lindstrom | Ami Koshimizu |
| Red-Haired Warrior |
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Obtainable as a 4
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Character Stats
Overview
Vanessa is a 4★ Flame adventurer with a kit geared towards offense. Her two attack Skills and Force Strike bonus Ability make her a powerful pick. Though lacking the agility of blades or daggers, Vanessa still shines with a brutal Force Strike style that will heavily chunk the Overdrive bar. However, as someone without any damage mitigation, Vanessa must rely on dodging and her teammates to stay alive on the front lines.
New mana spirals have granted Vanessa some new toys, namely knockback immunity and a special Force Strike tied to Skill 1. Scarlet Warrior's effect is best chained after Skill 2's DEF reduction, and Vanessa can play even more towards Last Offense by powering through attacks with Potent Stun Res and knockback immunity.
Strengths
Powerful AOE
Wide cleaves, a massive force strike radius, axes are designed for taking down groups fast. Vanessa boasts +40% force strikes as well, breaking bosses quickly.
High Damage
Vanessa provides excellent damage thanks to her double damaging skills with good charge rates. Her kit supports either a focus on skill damage, or force strikes.
Weaknesses
Low Defenses
Vanessa’s focus on offense means sacrifices in defense. She has no way to mitigate incoming damage or recovery skills. Her HP is also on the low side for a frontliner, so good dodging is a must.
Needs Team Support
Aside from a defense Co-Ability, Vanessa’s kit is focused solely on damage. Vanessa relies on her teammates for recovery and buffs.
Dragon Recommendations
Gala Mars is the undisputed king of Flame DPS.
Konohana Sakuya greatly enhances both of Vanessa's attack skills.
Dreadking Rathalos synergizes with Scarlet Warrior-boosted Force Strikes.
Ifrit: A budget 4★ choice, great when fully unbound.
Weapon Recommendations
Budget option: Axe of the Blazing King
Wyrmprint Recommendations
Pair 1
Pair 2
Pair 1: Slot 1 may be flexed between RR and Summer Paladyns. Although Vanessa's kit lacks burn, it's highly likely that one or more of her teammates will maintain high Burn uptime.
Pair 2: General purpose Axe setup that operates independently of Burn, performing more consistently over longer fights.
Shared Skill
Scarlet Geyser
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| Lvl 2 | Deals flame damage to enemies directly ahead. | 200  |
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| Lvl 3 | Deals flame damage to enemies directly ahead. | 300 |
| Lvl 4 | Deals flame damage to enemies directly ahead, and grants the user immunity to knockback for 15 seconds. | |
| SP Cost | 6066 | Iframe | Medium |
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| Unlock Materials |
Flame Tome x5
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| Cost | 5 | Level | 1 |
Skills
Skill 1
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Scarlet Geyser
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| Lvl 1 | Deals flame damage to enemies directly ahead. | 100 |
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| Lvl 2 | Deals flame damage to enemies directly ahead. | 200 |
| Lvl 3 | Deals flame damage to enemies directly ahead. | 300 |
| Lvl 4 | Deals flame damage to enemies directly ahead, and grants the user immunity to knockback for 15 seconds. | |
| SP Cost | 3033 | Iframe | Medium |
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Skill 2
Crimson Impact
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| Lvl 1 | Deals flame damage to enemies directly ahead. | 100 |
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| Lvl 2 | Deals flame damage to enemies directly ahead, and reduces their defense by 5% for 10 seconds. | 200 |
| Lvl 3 | Deals flame damage to enemies directly ahead, and reduces their defense by 5% for 10 seconds. | 300 |
| SP Cost | 6016 | Iframe | Medium |
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Abilities
Ability 1
Force Strike +30%
Increases force strike damage by 30%. |
60
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Force Strike +40%
Increases force strike damage by 40%. |
80
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Scarlet Warrior
Increases force strike damage by 40%. Using Scarlet Geyser grants the user the "Scarlet Warrior" effect. When this effect is active, the user's next force strike will deal additional damage, with damage being increased further against foes with reduced defense. This effect cannot stack, and will be consumed on use. |
110
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Ability 2
Stun Res +50%
Reduces susceptibility to stun by 50%. |
60 |
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Stun Res +100%
Reduces susceptibility to stun by 100%. |
100 |
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Potent Stun Res +100%
Reduces susceptibility to stun by 100%. When the user is hit by an attack that would have stunned them, their strength is increased by 15% for 10 seconds. After activating, this buff will not activate again for 15 seconds. |
120
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Ability 3
Last Offense +30%
Buffs strength by 30% for 15 seconds when HP drops to 30% (once per quest). |
60 |
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Last Offense +60%
Buffs strength by 60% for 15 seconds when HP drops to 30% (once per quest). |
120 |
Co-Abilities
Defense +7%
Increases defense by 7%. Benefits your whole team. |
110 |
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Increases defense by 8%. Benefits your whole team. |
Increases defense by 9%. Benefits your whole team. |
Increases defense by 11%. Benefits your whole team. |
Increases defense by 15%. Benefits your whole team. |
Co-Ability Chain
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(Flame) HP 60% = Strength +1%
If a team member is attuned to (Flame): increases their strength by 1% when their HP is 60% or above. Benefits your whole team. |
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If a team member is attuned to (Flame): increases their strength by 1% when their HP is 60% or above. Benefits your whole team. |
If a team member is attuned to (Flame): increases their strength by 3% when their HP is 60% or above. Benefits your whole team. |
If a team member is attuned to (Flame): increases their strength by 3% when their HP is 60% or above. Benefits your whole team. |
If a team member is attuned to (Flame): increases their strength by 5% when their HP is 60% or above. Benefits your whole team. |
Total Materials Required
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
Mana Circle 1
Total Materials
Effects
Mana Circle 2
Total Materials
Unbind Materials
Effects
Mana Circle 4
Total Materials
Unbind Materials
Effects
Crimson Impact (Upgrade 1)
Mana Circle 5
Total Materials
Unbind Materials
Effects
Scarlet Geyser (Upgrade 2)
Mana Circle 6
Total Materials
Unbind Materials
Effects
Scarlet Geyser (Upgrade 3)
Crimson Impact (Upgrade 2)
