Thread: 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

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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:

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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:

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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:

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Video:

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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:

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Video:

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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:

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Video:

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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:

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Video:

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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:

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Video:

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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:

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Video:

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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:

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Video:

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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:

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Video:

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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:

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Video:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9hdzC8LlRQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1vKpAaFd5U

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:

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Video:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRvh-qlOnAs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_o31nOl1WR4

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:

• Soldier (Assal) (map 2);
• Valkyrie (Elaine) (map 3);
• Rogue (Harissa) (map 3);
• Heavy (Leeanne) (map 4):
• Mage (Pallis) (map 4);
• Archer (Lauren) (map 5);
• Healer (Christopher) (map 5);
• VHunter (Khuri) (map 5);
• Ninja (Kagero) (map 6);
• Witch (Naynia) (map 7);
• Bandit (Mortimer) (map 7);
• Samurai (Sanosuke) (map 8);
• Monk (Dan) (map 8);
• Pirate (Verotte) (map 10);
• Healer (Dorca) (map 10).

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

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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

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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

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[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.

Links:

• MWAWiki (EN)
• Seesaa (JP)
• GCWiki (JP)
• WikiWiki (JP)

Viva la Star Break!!!

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

What do you do?

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

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!

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...

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.

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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.

20 stars so far lol

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can't figured if I hate scorpions, flies, or ninjas - prolly ninjas since I can't even 1 star the last map

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.

3 star Black Ceremony, took a couple of tries

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

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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

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.