Elysian Realm Guide - Striker Fulminata
Hello! In this guide, I'll be covering one of the new Elysian Realm characters, Striker Fulminata, who I'll be referring to as Fulminata. I'll only be looking at Elysian Realm and related features in this guide, so this won't apply to other game systems.
(Everything in this beta guide is subject to change)
• Table of Contents •
1. Basic Summary
2. Special Adjustments
3. Exclusive Signets
4. Recommended Signets
Basic Summary
Fulminata is a BIO-type, Physical DMG Dealer, who focuses on gaining EM Reserve through combo attacks and dealing quick burst damage when casting Gotamashi Edge.
Special Adjustments
Every character has certain special adjustments in Elysian Realm to make it both easier for newer players to use them and to allow them to fight solo in the realm.
Fulminata's Special Adjustments are:
- Valkyrie stats and skill level are adjusted to Lv. 80 equivalent
This is the same for all Elysian Realm valkyries, to put them on a level playing field.
- Augment Core is activated
This is unique to Fulminata, being the only Augment Core valkyrie in Elysian Realm (so far). It basically just means you can't use the non-augmented Valkyrie Bladestrike, and also that newer players don't have to worry about having to unlock her augment if they want to use her.
- A landing combo attack (Blade Flurry) also grants EM Reserve
This greatly helps Fulminata to charge EM Reserve, as she is normally only able to do so with normal attacks, or by using her Ult.
Exclusive Signets
Fulminata's exclusive signets are mainly focused around the use of Gotamashi Edge, and accumulating EM Reserve.
Blessing of Karma
Upgrade bonus: Gotamashi Edge deals 15% ATK of bonus Physical DMG
Blessing of Current
Upgrade bonus: Gotamashi Edge deals a bonus 60% ATK instead of 40%
Blessing of Idea
Upgrade bonus: Total DMG increase is 40% instead of 30%
Blessing of Zanshin
Upgrade bonus: Physical DMG increase of Blade Flurry is 60% instead of 45%
Blessing of Thunder
Upgrade bonus: Lightning burst deals 1200% ATK instead of 900%
Recommended Signets
(These recommendations are just what I personally found fun, feel free to experiment and put your own recommendations in the comments below!)
- Exclusive Signets -
Most important:
Blessing of Current > Blessing of Karma
Both of these signets buff Fulminata's Gotamashi Edge, triggered by pressing attack after evading with at least 1 EM Reserve. If you've played Threshold Breach, you know that these two work very well together, providing a large amount of Gotamashi Edges, dealing a lot of damage.
I feel that Current is better than Karma due to the special adjustment that allows Fulminata to gain EM Reserve through combo attacks. This then means that EM Reserves are easier to stack up, and so releasing them at once is the best first choice.
Second choice:
Blessing of Zanshin > Blessing of Thunder
These two signets are more or less equal in priority, but I personally prefer having the shield from Zanshin as it allows Kalpas' signets to work well. Zanshin also buffs the combo attack, increasing damage while you're collecting EM Reserve.
Last choice:
Blessing of Idea
Idea is last choice because it's better later on, once you have a lot of SP regen, allowing you to take full advantage of the signet. Using the Ult the second time also provides a full recharge of EM Reserves, so it's good to use it when you are out.
You can also choose to take this above Zanshin or Thunder if you feel you have enough SP regen. Since it charges EM Reserve, it can also work well with them.
- Flame Chaser Signets -
Su and Hua
Fulminata is a very fast attacker, and also has a passive to preserve combo hits. Thus, Su's signets are a pretty good choice. The core signet provides a DPS boost, and I personally like the enhanced signets that deal damage to shields and prevent enemies from regenerating their shields.
As always, Hua's core signet plus [Resolve] Remembrance Sigil is almost required to do well against Nihilus.
Kevin > Eden
Eden's SP regen signets are very helpful for Fulminata, especially if you have Blessing of Idea. Kevin's signets provide some good burst damage, especially since the ult also fully restores EM Reserve.
Kevin and Eden are actually roughly the same priority, but Kevin has more signets that you want, while Eden's core signet isn't necessary.
Kalpas
Kalpas is sort of a strange choice, you would need to have Blessing of Zanshin to keep yourself safe, and then you would need a way to reduce your HP, most likely Blood Rose support. But Kalpas' buffs are quite good and his core signet deals a lot of damage, it's just that Fulminata isn't really meant to be at low HP, unlike Luna Kindred or HoFS.
- Playstyle -
Gotamashi edge will be your primary damage dealer, so you want to focus on that.
Start with combo atk until EM is at 4, use Gotamashi Edge, repeat, and use the Ult whenever possible to fill up on EM.
- Support Valkyries -
Early Game: LE for SP, VC for gather
Late Game: VC for gather, VK/BKE for DPS or BR if using Kalpas
Final Boss: VK/BKE for DPS, SS/DP for impair or BR if using Kalpas
Striker Fulminata was a really fun character to play in Threshold Breach and I'm glad she's now in Elysian Realm. Hopefully more Threshold Breach characters will join the Realm in the future, that would be great to see.
Feel free to share your own experiences and recommendations in the comments below, and check out my other guides!
Thanks for reading!
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