Dark

Dark is focused on damage and has access to a wide variety of debuffs. However, Dark has limited access to healing and class B ATK/DEF debuffs, which restricts versatility and results in Dark having multiple, diverging build paths. While many players have aimed for glass cannon builds, more balanced builds are also possible.

Dark’s core kamihime is Hades, who provides a class A ATK debuff, Blind, and affliction protection, and once awakened provides a valuable combo attack down debuff and a team-wide DEF buff. Builds without Hades are possible, but not recommended due to the valuable utility skills she brings. From there, Dark has several possible builds depending on how damage, damage reduction, and healing will be prioritized. Thus planning an optimal Dark team is less straightforward than other elements.

Decision point 1 for Dark users is the source of class A DEF debuff: SSR Amon or Satan. SSR Amon provides superior Rage control, while Satan provides overdrive control and can Burst more often, and is thus better suited to Burst-focused builds.

Decision point 2 is healing source: Osiris, Andromeda, Amaterasu, or Sol. Osiris is a relatively weak healer that lacks utility skills, but her heal increases the party’s Burst gauge, making her the healer of choice for glass cannon builds. Andromeda can easily solo heal, but relying on her will sacrifice versatility, and may force the player to choose between Black Propaganda and Sniper Shot. Amaterasu provides equivalent healing to Osiris and brings a strong class B ATK/DEF debuff, while Sol provides unparalleled healing and excellent utility skills, including cleanse, dispel, and a valuable class C ATK debuff. However, both Amaterasu and Sol will reduce damage output.

Osiris pairs well with Pluto, who provides damage resistance (-30%) and has skills that boost Burst generation and damage. Andromeda pairs well with Lu Bu (SR), who can cover the class B debuff. Sol pairs well with Thanatos (class C DEF -20%) and Mordred (class B ATK/DEF -10%).

Dark Amaterasu fills the gaps in Dark’s roster with healing, a strong class B debuff, and overdrive extension. She’s the best kamihime available to Dark teams, but she’s limited and therefore most players will not have access to her.

Recommendations for Hades and Satan are based on their Awakened forms. Prior to their awakenings they are significantly weaker.

New players should generally avoid Dark, as the builds are complicated and rely on access to specific combinations of kamihime to function. In addition, Dark is missing a story SR kamihime, which makes getting started more difficult. Those interested in Dark should reroll for Sol, since she integrates well into multiple elements. Alternatively, Hades and SSR Amon or Satan are valid starting points, but it will take time/jewels/money to gather enough Dark kamihime to form a viable Dark-focused team.