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    Lightbulb The Dark Priest and the Pagan Altar event guide

    Good timeofaday, brave Princes! T'was eventful beginning of a month, with our first non-NewYear Gold Rush and continued Domination and all, and only thing that would be better continuation is a Star Trial event! And for the member of an entirely new class at that! And indeed it is here!
    So let's witness the story of The Dark Priest and the Pagan Altar!

    Event runs: 2017-05-09 to 2017-05-23




    Rewards

    This is a Star Trial event. You will obtain event unit after event ends if you scored well enough during it's duration. Unit's level, skill level and cost depends on the number of stars you managed clear event maps for.

    Introducing the Black Priestess Verdinate a Platinum (NOT Black!) rarity Dark Priest. Her class is a healer-attacker hybrid that attacks enemies with magic when they are in range and heals ally units when cost is clear. Their skill allows them to attack and heal at the same time, healing ally for the same amount as their attack damages the enemy. Verdinate's particular skill flavor adds range extension to the mix. Awakening gives her a healbomb, healing all allies by 700 on placement, and, as class feature, makes her immune to stat halving in Makai/Hell maps. Skill Awakening (even if it was very recent affair on DMM side so most likely a very far future even from introduction of SAW feature itself, whenever it happens) turns her into poor man's Elyse, by exchanging range up for granting all allies in range x1.7 defense. Damaging healing stays as it is) Both Skill and SAW have rather poor uptime (20s/45s for skill and 40s/95s for SAW) and damage-to-healing portion means that if she targets enemy with MR on it her healing suffers, Dark Priesthood attack speed is a bit slower than healers' and range is only slightly wider than non-ClassEvolved healer (and so, noticeably less than of Class Evolved healer) but still, she is rather interesting unit to try out.



    Main reward:

    1. Achieve total of 4 ☆ on missions - Alissa joins a harem)
    2. Achieve total of 5 ☆ on missions - Pallis joins a harem)
    3. Achieve total of 6 ☆ on missions - Fudo joins a ha.. army, army I mean!)
    4. Achieve total of 8 ☆ on missions - Verdinate joins a harem)
    5. Achieve total of 10 ☆ on missions - Verdinate: initial level 10
    6. Achieve total of 11 ☆ on missions - Verdinate: skill level 2
    7. Achieve total of 12 ☆ on missions - Verdinate: skill level 3
    8. Achieve total of 13 ☆ on missions - Verdinate: sortie cost -1 (CR1)
    9. Achieve total of 14 ☆ on missions - Verdinate: skill level 4
    10. Achieve total of 15 ☆ on missions - Verdinate: skill level 5
    11. Achieve total of 16 ☆ on missions - Verdinate: sortie cost -1 (CR2)
    12. Achieve total of 17 ☆ on missions - Verdinate: skill level 6
    13. Achieve total of 18 ☆ on missions - Verdinate: initial level 30
    14. Achieve total of 19 ☆ on missions - Verdinate: skill level 7
    15. Achieve total of 20 ☆ on missions - Verdinate: sortie cost -1 (CR3)
    16. Achieve total of 21 ☆ on missions - Verdinate: skill level 8
    17. Achieve total of 22 ☆ on missions - Verdinate: initial level 40
    18. Achieve total of 23 ☆ on missions - Verdinate: skill level 9
    19. Achieve total of 24 ☆ on missions - Verdinate: sortie cost -1 (CR4)
    20. Achieve total of 25 ☆ on missions - Verdinate: skill level 10
    21. Achieve total of 26 ☆ on missions - Verdinate: sortie cost -1 (CR5)
    22. Achieve total of 27 ☆ on missions - Verdinate: initial level 50



    Side rewards:

    1. Achieve total of 5 ☆ on missions - Gold Armor
    2. Achieve total of 6 ☆ on missions - DCx3
    3. Achieve total of 7 ☆ on missions - Gold Armor
    4. Achieve total of 8 ☆ on missions - Nina, Spirit of Gold
    5. Achieve total of 9 ☆ on missions - Gold Armor
    6. Achieve total of 10 ☆ on missions - DCx5
    7. Achieve total of 12 ☆ on missions - Gold Armor
    8. Achieve total of 14 ☆ on missions - Celia, Spirit of Platinum
    9. Achieve total of 16 ☆ on missions - Platinum Armor
    10. Achieve total of 19 ☆ on missions - DCx7
    11. Achieve total of 22 ☆ on missions - Celia, Spirit of Platinum
    12. Achieve total of 23 ☆ on missions - Platinum Armor
    13. Achieve total of 24 ☆ on missions - Christia, Spirit of Rainbow
    14. Achieve total of 27 ☆ on missions - Celia, Spirit of Platinum
    15. Achieve total of 28 ☆ on missions - Platinum Armor
    16. Achieve total of 29 ☆ on missions - Gladys, Spirit Queen
    17. Achieve total of 30 ☆ on missions - Christia, Spirit of Rainbow




    Noted enemy stats
    Name Attack type HP Atk Def MR AS Map Notes
    Raven
    Physical
    Melee
    2700
    270
    50
    0
    92
    Verdinate
    Magical
    Ranged
    10000
    10000
    400
    450
    50
    50
    20
    20
    68
    68
    4
    9
    normal range (150)
    MASSIVE range (500)
    Cultist
    (black)
    Magical
    Ranged (200)
    1800
    200
    50
    50
    50
    Cultist
    (blue)
    Magical
    Ranged AoE
    1800
    400
    50
    50
    50
    Range 150 Splash 133
    Fast
    Belzebuth
    kin
    True DOT
    Flying
    6000

    -

    800

    50

    -


    Demon, all in range (70)
    have their attack reduced by 70%
    and suffer 10 damage every 0.167s (60 dps)
    Swill
    Magical
    Ranged (210)
    15000
    400
    50
    0
    75
    Oni Sword
    Ninja
    Physic
    Ranged (167)
    2720
    8000
    450
    800
    250
    500
    10
    10
    65
    85
    6
    10
    FAST, 50% avoid phy
    50% dodge phys atks
    Stat correction: 0.9 for first and second map, 1.0 for third, forth and fifth, 0.85 for sixth, 0.9 for seventh, 1.0 for eight, ninth and tenth.
    Table above shows unmodified stats


    Maps


    Black Knight (E)
    Charisma 20 Experience 120 Initial UP 10 Max deploy 8
    Stamina 1 Gold @ 3* 700 Life 10 Enemies 53
    A woman wielding a black sword was seen in the forest. People seemed to be chasing her.
    Gimmick: -
    Map:

    Video:

    Drops: x2


    Follower of a Demon Lord (N)
    Charisma 30 Experience 160 Initial UP 15 Max deploy 8
    Stamina 2 Gold @ 3* 1275 Life 10 Enemies 43
    To rescue Raven's friend, defeat the fanatics and monsters standing in your way.
    Gimmick: -
    Map:

    Video:

    Drops: x2


    Road to the Altar (H)
    Charisma 40 Experience 200 Initial UP 10 Max deploy 8
    Stamina 3 Gold @ 3* 1500 Life 10 Enemies 66
    Destroy the constantly appearing monsters, to reach the ceremonial altar!
    Gimmick: -
    Map:

    Video:

    Drops:


    Black Ceremony (X)
    Charisma 50 Experience 220 Initial UP 10 Max deploy 10
    Stamina 5 Gold @ 3* 2250 Life 10 Enemies 67
    Defeat the cult fanatics to stop the black ceremony they are about to start.
    Gimmick: -
    Map:

    Video:

    Drops:


    Forest of Demonic Beasts (G)
    Charisma 70 Experience 280 Initial UP 0 Max deploy 10
    Stamina 6 Gold @ 3* 3000 Life 10 Enemies 27
    Attack the groups of demonic beasts appearing in the forest.
    Gimmick: -
    Map:

    Video:

    Drops:


    Fate of the Fugitive Ninja (N)
    Charisma 30 Experience 160 Initial UP 10 Max deploy 8
    Stamina 2 Gold @ 3* 1275 Life 15 Enemies 56
    Be wary of the new ninjas with great evasion and attack your enemies.
    Gimmick: -
    Map:

    Video:

    Drops:
    Completion Reward:


    Sounds of Darkness (H)
    Charisma 40 Experience 200 Initial UP 10 Max deploy 8
    Stamina 4 Gold @ 3* 1800 Life 15 Enemies 48
    Beware of the energy draining gas of the servant of the Demon Lord. Protect the citizens from fanatics.
    Gimmick: - (but say hello to the demonic fly)
    Map:

    Video:

    Drops:


    The Enemy Sharpens Its Fangs (X)
    Charisma 50 Experience 250 Initial UP 10 Max deploy 8
    Stamina 5 Gold @ 3* 2250 Life 10 Enemies 79
    Be careful of the monsters, that members of the cult have called and continue further.
    Gimmick: -
    Map:

    Video:

    Drops:


    Last Battle with the Fanatics (G)
    Charisma 100 Experience 280 Initial UP 10 Max deploy 9
    Stamina 2 Gold @ 3* 3000 Life 15 Enemies 34
    Free Verdinate from her curse. She is possessed by the Demon Lord and now wields great power.
    Gimmick: - (but flies and powered-up Verdi to take care of)
    Map:

    Video:

    Drops:
    Completion Reward:


    The Captured Ninja (G)
    Charisma 70 Experience 200 Initial UP 15 Max deploy 10
    Stamina 6 Gold @ 3* 1800 Life 5 Enemies 30
    Win the battle against the Order of the Oni Sword to free Azami, who has been taken.
    Gimmick: -
    Map:

    Video:

    Drops: x3




    Comments about the event
    This Star Trial so expect some trouble) In particular, this event is your first glimpse to the world of Majins, even if by the form of their Kin (servant demons), and your introduction to new long-standing enemy, Demon Lord Belzebuth ('s cult), so get comfortable with them. As expected of demon-themed evnt, MR is rampant all around (cultists themselves have whopping 50%), so grab you best physical setup. Special mention goes to the damnable flies - Belzebuth setvants - for they have dam' tough composite armor (800 def AND 50% MR) and bring nasty, nasty diabolic aura around them, that makes all affected units lose most of their attack (-70%!) and receive continous damage (-60 HP / s). Snipe them from afar before they can spread the devastation, or you'll regret starting the map!)

    On a silver farming front, here's a run-down of possible drops:

    There's also a Tin Can on maps 4 and 8, and even farmable Platinum - Ninja Azami on map 10 (also a completion reward for map 6) on map 8.


    New Characters Arriving
    Note: This is based off of current JP version stats for perfected units.

    Platinum Dark Priest: Black Priestess Verdinate


    HP 2369 Range 220
    Atk 671 Block -
    Def 162 Cost 21
    MR 0

    Skill: Dark Cure : 20 seconds, range increases x1.7. Damage dealt heals an ally within range. WT: 22.5; CT: 45; AS: 174
    Awakened Ability (NI): Endurance Up: +20% HP
    Awakened Skill (NI): Dark Protection: 40 seconds, all allies within range gain x1.7 defense. Damage dealt heals an ally within range. WT: 47.5; CT: 95; AS: 174.



    Platinum Swordmaster: Swordswoman Raven


    HP 2649 Range melee
    Atk 700 Block 1
    Def 504 Cost 22
    MR 0

    Skill: Secret skill, Shadow Sword : Instant; flight; attack x3.4, attacks up to 9 enemies in range (300) with single ranged sword wave that has high chance of instantly killing them (80%). WT: 15; CT: 30.
    Awakened Ability: Dark Dyed Blade: Attack speed decreases slightly, but normal attack has a chance to instantly kill the enemy (10%). Also increases assassination rate of Sword Skill to 90%.
    Awakened Skill (NI): Hidden Secret Skill: Lightless Perfect Killing Sword : Instant; attack x3.4, attacks up to 6 enemies in range (300) with two ranged sword waves that has high chance of instantly killing them (90%). WT: 17.5; CT: 35.
    * A Shrine version of Platinum rarity Swordmaster who will prove Shrine superiority by being THE source of reliable assasinations. 90% instant death skill gives her a reasonable chance to vaporise even the tougher mid-bosses who have resistance to gibbing. And with rather short cooldown of 30 s you may be spamming her skill on every other wave!) 10% killing normal attack is a perfect icing on thata deadly cake




    Other

    New Classes Being Introduced

    [B]Dark Priest / Dark High Priest / Dark Cardinal[B]
    A healer-attacker hybrid class that attacks enemies with magic when they are in range and heals ally units when cost is clear. Their skill allows them to attack and heal at the same time, healing ally for the same amount as their attack damages the enemy. Damage-to-healing portion means that if she targets enemy with MR on it her healing suffers, Dark Priesthood attack speed is a bit slower than healers' and range is only slightly wider than non-ClassEvolved healer (and so, noticeably less than of Class Evolved healer) but still, units of this class are rather interesting options to try out.



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    Viva la Star Break!!!


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    "Fudo joins a ha.. army, army I mean!)"

    What do you do?

    [Smash]
    [Pass]
    [Sell to Slavery] <<

  3. #3
    Did this event as a revival on DMM, and damn I forgot how I hate those blasted cult members! Honestly I don't know which enemy units I hate more, cults or assassins.

    Only got 22 of the 27 stars, not bad but not very good either. The normal enemy units are fine but as in life I am consistently foiled by those cursed bugs. If only there was some form bug-spray...

    Anyway though, I got Verdinate who is both good and pretty and I'm happy with that!

  4. #4
    When I saw Verdinate on the news screen, I thought, "Wow, she looks pretty nice... I must acquire as many stars as I can!" The last time I was this interested in acquiring an event unit for such reasons was... Rita? Guess I have a thing for black-haired girls with darkness-based powers... no surprise there!

    That aside, I'm really interested in trying her out on the battlefield as well. Her abilities seem interesting, and I'll see if I can find a place on my team for her. That being said, this event looks like it'll be no joke... my first 1-star was Black Ceremony, and I'm not looking forward to trying to 3-star the even more difficult maps...
    Personal favorites, by game:
    Millennium War Aigis (RIP): Liana
    Girls Kingdom (RIP): Iris
    Dragon Tactics: Memories (RIP): Diske
    Brave Girl Ravens xR (RIP): Francette
    ...Most of the games I play on Nutaku end up getting taken down. Hmm.

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    I 3*'d Demonic Beasts on my first try blind, but Last Battle fucked me hard. I was close on my second try, then waited a day for my charisma to recover, only for me to fail ~8 more times before I got it. So much can go wrong in that opening, and then one of the flies constantly leaks through. I suppose it's my fault for relying on Berna to dodge scythe blasts and using Nanaly to challenge Verdinate.

    Once I finally put Charlotte in the right place at the right time, it seemed to go well.



  6. #6
    Quote Originally Posted by MalusCorvus View Post

    That aside, I'm really interested in trying her out on the battlefield as well. Her abilities seem interesting, and I'll see if I can find a place on my team for her.

    I wouldn't expect too much from her prior to SAW, tbh. Until then she's kinda weird in that her dps isn't very impressive and her range waffles between Despara tier and 20 seconds of "lol, I'm a pirate!". Her best use is probably to be deployed as part of a shooting gallery setup where you only have minimal blockers and make heavy use of characters burly enough to win shoot outs with enemy ranged units like Fran and Elizabeth. That way she spends most of her time as dps before eventually using her skill to reach back and provide tank support.

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    20 stars so far lol

    19stars.PNG

    can't figured if I hate scorpions, flies, or ninjas - prolly ninjas since I can't even 1 star the last map
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    I did only 1 star Forest of the Demonic beasts. My few blacks or shrine plats are useless on that map due to the low cost. 3 Starred all other maps. Not worth spending all that charisma and stamina trying out for that last SC and Rainbow spirit. Nice to have a challenge. But not when it requiers the use of bunch of min cost silvers and bronzes or the likes. Im playing since over a year and still have not a single min cost silver. CCing and AWing just eats them all.

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    3 star Black Ceremony, took a couple of tries

    3starblackceremony.PNG

    someone told me I needed to use a Fencer instead of a ninja

    lvlcharlotte.PNG

    so trained Charlotte these past days

    Next step, 3 star the other X map, The Enemy Sharpens Fangs

    then figure out which G map out of the 3 is easier to 2 star

    Aim for 26 or 27 stars if possible
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    I got all but the last 2 maps 3 starred on my first run. Sounds of Darkness was particularly lulzy because I pretty much just spawn camped everything with Syb, Sophie and Flamel. Demonic Beasts was annoying but then I remembered I have Sophie and things ceased to be a problem.

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