If unit’s HP ≤ 75% and unit initiates combat, unit can make a follow-up attack before foe can counterattack.
All Units
- Inheritable by all units.
Unlocks at 5 ★
Unlocks at 4 ★
Skillsets that use skill
A pirate's life for me! (General Offense)
Helm Bow+ (+Spd) Alternate: Firesweep Bow+ |
A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Atk/Spd Push 4 |
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Positional Assist | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Lull Spd/Def 3 |
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Glimmer Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Joint Drive Atk | |
SP | 1350 | S | Heavy Blade 3 / Flashing Blade 3 |
Hilda Von Whoses??? (Aggressive / General Content Attacker)
Sneering Axe (+Eff) | A | Fury (3 or 4) Alternate: Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) |
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Positional Assist | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Null Follow-Up 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Time's Pulse 3 Alternate: Rouse Spd/Def 3 |
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SP | 1260 | S | Brazen Atk/Spd 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
Kris-talian Envoy (Galeforce)
Spear of Shadow | A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Heavy Blade 4 / Flashing Blade 4 |
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Positional Assist | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Null Follow-Up 3 |
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Galeforce | C | Def Smoke 3 Alternate: Joint Drive Atk |
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SP | 1710 | S | Heavy Blade 3 / Flashing Blade 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
Baja Blast Enthusiast (Offensive Nuke)
Gronnblade+ | A | Swift Sparrow 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd Solo (3 or 4) |
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Draw Back | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Lull Spd/Res 3 |
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Glimmer Alternate: Draconic Aura |
C | Rouse Atk/Def 3 Alternate: Hone Cavalry |
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SP | 1490 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 |
A beautiful rose… (Offensive)
Lethal Carrot+ (+Spd) Alternate: Barb Shuriken+ (+Spd) |
A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Flashing Blade 4 |
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Dance | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Null Follow-Up 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Luna |
C | Joint Drive Atk Alternate: Spd Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1200 | S | Flashing Blade 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
Uncrossable Waters (Offensive Nuke)
Exotic Fruit Juice | A | Atk/Spd Solo 4 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 3 |
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Draw Back | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Lull Atk/Res 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Hone Cavalry Alternate: Res Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1350 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 |
Outta Gold, Outta Luck (Offensive)
Coral Bow+ (+Spd) Alternate: Firesweep Bow+ |
A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Life and Death (3 or 4) |
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Positional Assist | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Lull Spd/Def 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Atk/Spd Oath 3 Alternate: Fortify Def 4 |
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SP | 960 | S | Heavy Blade 3 / Flashing Blade 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
Xx_l00t_xX Has Entered The Game
Flora Guide+ (+Spd) Alternate: Blárblade+ |
A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Fury (3 or 4) |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Chill Spd 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Luna |
C | Joint Hone Spd Alternate: Joint Drive Atk |
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SP | 1275 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Darting Blow 3 |
A Rightful God (Player Phase Offensive Build)
Apotheosis Spear | A | Swift Sparrow 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd Form 3 |
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Reposition Alternate: Rally Atk/Spd+ |
B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Null Follow-Up 3 |
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Galeforce Alternate: Luna |
C | Time's Pulse 3 Alternate: Joint Drive Spd |
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SP | 2085 | S | Flashing Blade 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
Le Trou Du Cull (Player Phase Sweeper)
Levin Dagger | A | Fury (3 or 4) Alternate: Flashing Blade 4 |
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Draw Back Alternate: Reposition |
B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Lull Spd/Def 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Threaten Spd 3 Alternate: Infantry Pulse 3 |
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SP | 1125 | S | Flashing Blade 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
Last-Ditch Squall (Desperation Offense)
Winds of Change | A | Swift Sparrow 3 Alternate: Flashing Blade 4 |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Windsweep 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Luna |
C | Odd Atk Wave 3 Alternate: Distant Guard 3 |
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SP | 1635 | S | Even Atk Wave 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
The Little Dragon (Player Phase)
Dragoon Axe | A | Mirror Impact Alternate: Sturdy Impact |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Flier Formation 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Bonfire |
C | Def Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1635 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Darting Blow 3 |
The RGB Tyke Bomb (Flier Team Nuke)
Whitedown Spear | A | Mirror Impact Alternate: Heavy Blade 4 |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Hit and Run |
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Glimmer Alternate: Dragon Fang |
C | Goad Fliers Alternate: Flier Guidance 3 |
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SP | 1575 | S | Heavy Blade 3 Alternate: Death Blow 3 |
Blood of Flames (Desperation Offense)
Rinkah's Club | A | Fury (3 or 4) Alternate: Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 | |
Galeforce Alternate: Bonfire |
C | Def Smoke 3 Alternate: Savage Blow 3 |
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SP | 1635 | S | Flashing Blade 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
On Friendly Wings (Bond)
Astral Breath | A | Atk/Spd Bond 4 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 3 |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Dull Close 3 |
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Glimmer Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Joint Drive Atk Alternate: Pulse Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1350 | S | Atk/Spd Bond 3 Alternate: Death Blow 3 |
One-Two Punch
Eagle's Egg | A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Fury 4 |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Chill Atk/Res 2 |
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Moonbow | C | Odd Atk Wave 3 Alternate: Even Spd Wave 3 |
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SP | 1085 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 |
Bun-Bun Bop (General Offense)
Bun-Bun Baton | A | Atk/Spd Push 4 Alternate: Heavy Blade 4 |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Flier Formation 3 |
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Luna | C | Def Smoke 3 Alternate: Hone Fliers |
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SP | 1635 | S | Heavy Blade 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
Even if the Stars Betray (Offensive Support)
Frost Breath | A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Fury (3 or 4) |
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Play | B | Desperation 3 | |
Moonbow Alternate: Luna |
C | Infantry Pulse 3 | |
SP | 840 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 |
Ilia's Bread and Butter (General Offense)
Slaying Lance+ (+Spd) Alternate: Lofty Blossoms+ (+Spd) |
A | Atk/Spd Push 4 Alternate: Heavy Blade 4 |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 | |
Iceberg Alternate: Galeforce |
C | Def Smoke 3 | |
SP | 1635 | S | Heavy Blade 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
Valentia's Light (General Offense)
Scepter of Love | A | Flashing Blade 4 Alternate: Atk/Spd Push 4 |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 | |
Lunar Flash | C | Even Atk Wave 3 Alternate: Def Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1835 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Flashing Blade 3 |
Crusader’s Gale (Desperation Offensive)
Winds of Silesse | A | Atk/Spd Solo 3 Alternate: Spd/Res Solo 3 |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 | |
Glimmer Alternate: Luna |
C | Time's Pulse 3 Alternate: Pulse Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1545 | S | Brazen Atk/Spd 3 Alternate: Flashing Blade 3 |
In Remembrance of Her (General Offense / Galeforce)
Larcei's Edge | A | Atk/Spd Boosting A Slot Alternate: Heavy Blade 4 / Flashing Blade 4 |
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Positional Assist | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Null Follow-Up 3 |
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Regnal Astra Alternate: Galeforce |
C | Joint Drive Spd Alternate: Time's Pulse 3 |
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SP | 1800 | S | Atk/Spd Solo 3 Alternate: Flashing Blade 3 |
108 Strikes (Offensive)
Lethal Carrot+ (+Spd) Alternate: Barb Shuriken+ (+Spd) |
A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Atk/Spd Push 4 |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Chill Def 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Iceberg |
C | Savage Blow 3 Alternate: Fortify Fliers |
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SP | 1125 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Sturdy Blow 2 |
Starstruck (Galeforce Offense)
Mareeta's Sword | A | Atk/Spd Solo 3 | |
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Reposition Alternate: Reciprocal Aid |
B | Desperation 3 | |
Galeforce | C | Rouse Atk/Def 3 | |
SP | 1755 | S | Flashing Blade 3 Alternate: Brazen Atk/Def 3 |
Gun Gale Online (Offensive Support)
Blárblade+ Alternate: Flower of Joy |
A | Swift Sparrow 3 Alternate: Fury (3 or 4) |
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Gentle Dream | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Aerobatics 3 |
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Glimmer Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Odd Atk Wave 3 Alternate: Fortify Res 4 |
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SP | 1860 | S | Sturdy Blow 2 |
Desperation
Overview
This skill lets a unit perform follow up attacks in immediate succession, giving them an instant double attack as if they had a Brave weapon equipped. Like Brave weapons, Desperation is a powerful ability which can be used to circumvent annoying skills such as Distant Counter and Quick Riposte. There are two requirements for this skill: The user must be under 3/4 HP, and have enough speed to execute a follow-up attack naturally.
Synergy
This skill is only useful on characters with high speed, as single attacks will not trigger this skill’s effects. High speed characters such as Linde, Nino and Setsuna are great candidates for the skill. Wielders of Blade tomes are excellent users, thanks to their high speed after buffs. Having a low max HP makes it easier to reach the activation threshold. Pairing up Desperation with Ardent Sacrifice or Reciprocal Aid can let the skill user reach the threshold without having to take damage themselves. This skill enables glass cannon melee units such as Hana to destroy foes without fear of retaliation. Desperation can be used to circumvent the negative effects from Life and Death, as it prevents the foe from counterattacking. Lastly, any skills that can help your unit score double attacks, such as Darting Blow and Threaten Spd, synergise well with Desperation. Make sure your team’s speed buffer is not the one using Desperation, as they will want the buff themselves.
Weaknesses
Desperation has one main weakness: The health requirement, which can be tricky to activate during a battle. Desperation is good on glass cannons, who in turn can be KO’d easily thanks to their poor defenses. Having a user with Reciprocal Aid allows for another unit on your team (such as a tank) to fight, take damage and transfer that damage to the Desperation user. This also means that the skill is not ready to be used at the beginning of fights. When fighting a unit with this skill, remember that the AI will play around it poorly, often sending the unit to attack without thought for the skill’s activation. Enemies using the skill should be quickly eliminated with a powerful ranged attacker, or lured to a unit with Distant Counter before they reach the HP threshold. And lastly, skills such as Seal Spd and Threaten Spd can prevent them from double attacking entirely. A strong enough unit with Vantage is a good way to avoid the effects of Desperation.