Astaroth/Strategy

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For the sake of simplicity, this article will refer to Astaroth/Astarte as just Astaroth.

Overview

Astaroth is a very interesting unit whose main gimmick is to cycle between None and Magic weapon types through the activation of their CS. The ☆3 and ☆4 rarities are tailored for different roles, with the former being a fantastic support when None typed and the latter being one of the best attackers in the game as a Magic type. However, both rarities start off as the other weapon type, making it desirable to charge their CS as quick as possible. While in this charging phase, each rarity can perform the other's role to a lesser extent but still rather decently. Ultimately, as a free unit, Astaroth acts as one of the best mixed supports/attackers in the game, and the different rarities switch the balance of the two roles.

☆3 Astaroth

Astaroth has extremely potent support skills that activate when missing but begins as a Magic type unit and only changes into a None type with the activation of their CS. These skills include +500 HP, +20 CP, ATK UpATK Up by 1.1x ~ 2.2x for 4 turns (Buff), and DEF UpDEF Up by 0.9x ~ 0.45x for 4 turns (Buff) that are bestowed one square away from ☆3 Astaroth. This flexibility in range combined with ComboATK Down by 0.6x (excepting charge attacks), attack twice each turn for 2 turns (Buff) from ☆3 Astaroth's CS makes them one of the best healers/CP batteries/mixed buffers in the game. The main downside is that ☆3 Astaroth needs to charge CP to get to such a point, which can be done through their LB2 which gives CP when attacking. Thus, this rarity of Astaroth will appreciate some form of sustain/protection or external CP charging to be used at full potential.

☆4 Astaroth

On the other hand, Astaroth is an extremely powerful attacker but begins as a None type and only changes into a Magic type unit with their CS. As an attacker, they effectively have consistent access to three offensive buffs through the extra damage from their LB1 and WeaknessDEF Down by 1.2x ~ 2.4x for 1 turn (Debuff) and ATK UpATK Up by 1.1x ~ 2.2x for 4 turns (Buff) from their LB3. As such, ☆4 Astaroth is a premier attacker who will easily be compatible with most offensive buffers in the game. Moreover, as a None unit, ☆4 Astaroth has a skill which gives +50 CP after missing, meaning that it will take two turns or less to get them up to speed. Similar to the other rarity, ☆4 Astaroth will desire some team support to facilitate this early phase of battle.

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Stats and Seed Usage

Unit	Max HP (unseeded)	Max HP (seeded)	Max ATK (unseeded)	Max ATK (seeded)	Max normal ATK per square (unseeded)	Max normal ATK per square (seeded)	Max CS ATK per square (unseeded, SALV1)	Max CS ATK per square (seeded, SALV1)
	6668	8723	3203	4720	897	1322	1794	2643
	6236	8143	4955	6610	1388	1851	4163	5552

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Team Synergy

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Checks and Counters

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Teambuilding Options

This section consists of user-submitted builds that may not necessarily be viable for high level quests.

Combo Astarte

Team Details (submitted by milk)
Chernobog 【Healer, CP Battery, Mixed Buffer】	Astaroth 【Damage Dealer, Mixed Buffer】	Licho 【Debuffer】	Seth 【Mixed Buffer, Debuffer】	Anyone / no one 【Flexible】	Anyone / no one 【Flexible】
Cost: ≥58

This is the main team that I use for dungeons and initial tries for challenge quests, and it's a favorite of mine due to the synergy between teammates. The foundation of this team is Seth (Beachside) who synergizes well with the other three members of the team through application of ComboATK Down by 0.6x (excepting charge attacks), attack twice each turn for 2 turns (Buff) and ProtectionDEF Up by 0.9x ~ 0.45x for 1 turn (Buff).

For Astaroth, Combo makes ☆4 Astaroth charge their CP fully in one turn, making their CS available by turn 2 rather than turn 3. Furthermore, Combo makes ☆4 Astaroth having None type less of a handicap; with Combo, an unseeded ☆4 Astaroth effectively has a 51% chance of giving ATK UpATK Up by 1.1x ~ 2.2x for 4 turns (Buff) and DEF UpDEF Up by 0.9x ~ 0.45x for 4 turns (Buff) to allies directly adjacent to them. Furthermore, this gives an expected value of 600HP and 14.4 CP to allies. Thus, ☆4 Astaroth becomes a competent mixed buffer for the benefit of the team. These same points apply if ☆4 Astaroth whiffs while being Magic. Astaroth also has a dislike buff from Seth, so their damage is boosted although this is a relatively minor effect. After CSing, ☆4 Astaroth can then continually plow through enemies with WeaknessDEF Down by 1.2x ~ 2.4x for 1 turn (Debuff) notably allowing other allies following them to hit harder.

For Licho, Combo makes triggering one of Licho's debilitating effects ( Weapon Change (Blow)Changes the unit's weapon type to Blow-ranged for 3 turns. (Buff), Skill LockCannot activate skills for 5 turns. (Debuff), CurseATK Down by 0.8x ~ 0.4x for 5 turns (Debuff)) much more consistent. Moreover, since Licho deals extra damage against enemies who have had their weapon changed or been skill locked in a way that stacks, Combo has the potential to increase Licho's damage output. If the situation permits, moving Licho also grants a Friendship buff to Astaroth which is particularly useful considering the activation rates of Astaroth's skills.

For Chernobog (Beachside), Combo gives the ability to double Chernobog's already considerable healing/CP charging while making his skills more consistent and stacking more flat damage. This is particularly useful since everyone on the team has charge skills with useful effects. Also the combination of Beachside Seth and Beachside Chernobog is particularly notable for the tankiness of having both UnctionDEF Up by 0.85x ~ 0.425x, +150~300HP every turn for 2 turns (Buff) and ProtectionDEF Up by 0.9x ~ 0.45x for 1 turn (Buff) and Chernobog's considerable healing methods. Finally, Beachside Chernobog can also increase the damage output of the team by supplying ArdorATK Up by 1.2x ~ 2.4x, +5CP/turn for 2 turns (Buff) to teammates and FreezeDEF Down by 1.1x ~ 2.2x, -200~-400HP/turn for 4 turns (Debuff) to enemies. If he has his CS charged, he can also extend CritATK Up by 2x ~ 4x for 1 turn (Buff) as well.

Gameplay with this team is rather simple. On the first turn, Seth should be moved to bestow Combo to Astaroth while regrouping/protecting allies if needed. By the second turn, it should be possible to form a 2x2 formation with the units positioned in a way to suit the situation. In most cases, this would be Astaroth and Licho in the front with Seth and Chernobog in the back. From here, Seth should be used to expand/contract the formation as needed and bestowing Combo to allies whenever necessary. In particular, Astaroth should aim to have Magic type as much as possible and this can easily be done by looking for opportunities for Astaroth to whiff before they turn back to None type. This also has the benefit of potentially giving allies ATK Up and DEF Up so it's a worthwhile endeavor. The main point here is that the 2x2 block formation is a nice point of return which suits the skill activation ranges of each of the units.

To give an example of why one would want to deviate from the above formation, in level 80 dungeons, Devils and Wyverns are particularly problematic enemies which Licho shuts down rather hastily. For this reason, using Seth to have Licho draw their attention away is a perfectly legitimate strategy. In a large map such as that, it's best to have Seth occupy the center square of the field for maximum positioning options.

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