Cu Chulainn (Alter, Berserker)

Cu Chulainn (Alter) is a survival-oriented Berserker. The most notable thing about Cu Alter is his two-hits Evade skill, Protection from Arrows. It does not have an expiry time; as such, these Evasions will never be wasted. His first skill, which reduces opponents’ attack and critical rate, also helps his allies, particularly when he is paired with a Taunter. However, even with his fully defensive skillset, Cu Alter is still able to deal heavy amounts of damage, boasting the highest attack stat among all Berserkers, and aided with his Noble Phantasm’s attack buff.

Still, Cu Alter is not without his own weaknesses. Being a Berserker, he has a rather hard time filling his NP gauge. Considering that his main attack buff is built-in to his NP, this means that Cu Alter cannot perform his powerful NP Brave chain as often nor as early compared to competitors such as Kintoki. This may be a problem in faster-paced battles, but fortunately for him, most of the time his higher durability is more than enough to make up for it. Additionally, Berserkers’ low star weight means that he cannot make use of the critical damage mechanism, which is somewhat of a weakness as it is really popular later on in the game.

• Extremely high survival
• High damage even without offensive skills

• Slow NP charging
• No critical function

Cu’s Evade should be used as soon as there is at least a medium-sized threat, in order to make the most of his cooldown. When Evade is not on, the first skill should be used, potentially stacked with his Noble Phantasm’s defense up should the situation be threatening enough. Otherwise, his Noble Phantasm should be used to create Brave chains with at least one other Buster card. His Battle Continuation skill should be used as needed.

Curruid Coinchenn is a Buster-type single target Noble Phantasm, possessing built-in attack and defense buffs. These buffs are applied before the attack proper, meaning that the NP always benefits from the attack buff. As Cu’s only means of damage increase, his Noble Phantasm is best used to perform a Brave chain.

Deals damage to one enemy.
[Overcharge]Increases own Attack (1 turn)
Increases own Defense (1 turn)
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• Madness of the Spirits A

Applies attack and critical debuffs on all opponents. At 20% and 50% respectively when maxed, this skill is particularly useful against more powerful bosses, whose criticals are a serious threat. On cooldown-reducing skill levels, Protection from Arrows takes precedence; however, Madness of the Spirits benefit more percentage-wise.

• Protection from Arrows C

Cu’s primary defensive skill, applies a 2-hit Evasion and a defense buff on himself. This skill’s cooldown should be prioritized over all his other skills, although Madness of the Spirits gain more benefit in terms of percentage scaling.

• Battle Continuation A

This skill acts as Cu’s last resort skill. As it is most likely only used once per battle, this skill should be leveled last.

Available from the start
Decrease all enemies' Attack and Critical Chance for 3 turns.

Unlocks after 1st Ascension
Grants self evasion for 2 hits.
Increases own defense for 3 turns.

Unlocks after 3rd Ascension
Grants self guts status for 5 turns.

Cu’s QABBB deck allows him to deal large amounts of damage constantly, and makes for easier Buster Brave Chains when combined with his Noble Phantasm. While it does make gaining NP charge more difficult, due to his high survival it is not a significant liability when he is paired with a decent support.

E Pluribus Unum Campaign 3

Rashoumon event (Ibaraki Douji event)

Murder at the Kogetsukan

Inheritance of Glory