Zhuge Liang (Lord El-Melloi II, Waver)

Zhuge Liang is, simply put, the best support Servant currently in the game. Boasting powerful buffs, an instant 50% NP gauge fill for any ally, and crowd control in the form of his Noble Phantasm, he is able to maximize a damage dealer Servant’s potential like no other.

However, as his skillset is dedicated towards supporting others, Zhuge Liang himself does not have any means to deal large amounts of damage; the largest gun in his arsenal being being his Brave chains. He also does not possess healing functions, which may be a problem in extended fights. All these limits his role outside of buffing, but the sheer quality of his buffs is more than enough to make up for it.

• Possesses a wide variety of buffs.
• Easy-to-use 50% instant NP charge makes up for many Servants’ lower NP gain.
• NP contains crowd control effects.

• Zhuge Liang deals little to no damage.
• Has no heal function.

Zhuge Liang is best paired up with a strong damage dealer. With maxed skills, it is possible to use his skills on a battle’s first turn to maximize the NP gained; however, generally speaking it is better to use them only on turns where they are immediately needed.

Formation of No Return is a crowd control Noble Phantasm. It drains the enemy party’s NP gauge by one bar, and it applies a defense buff as well as a DoT effect. It also comes with a chance to stun, which increases with Overcharge. The NP drain is this Noble Phantasm’s greatest asset, especially in the lategame where it gives an extra turn for defensive cooldowns to refresh.

To All Enemies:
Apply Curse (500 damage/turn, 3 turns)
Reduce NP gauge by 1
Reduce defense (3 turns)
[Overcharge]Chance to Stun (1 turn)

To All Enemies:
Apply Curse (1000 damage/turn, 6 turns)
Reduce NP gauge by 1
Reduce defense (3 turns)
[Overcharge]Chance to Stun (1 turn)

• Discerning Eye A:
  This skill grants a critical damage buff to a target, and fill their NP gauge by 30%. With the lowest cooldown out of Zhuge Liang’s skills, this skill is primarily used for the NP filling effect. Level this skill last, as the percentage of NP gauge filled is fixed and this skill is leveled mainly for the cooldown reduction.

• Advice of the Strategist A+:
  Grants a defense buff to all allies, and fill their NP gauge by 10%. The defense buff is 30% at max level. Generally speaking, level this skill after Command of the Strategist, although it may have a higher priority in defense-oriented teams.

• Command of the Strategist A+:
  Grants an attack buff to all allies, and fill their NP gauge by 10%. The attack buff is 30% at max level, making this skill a very valuable asset for any team. Level this skill up before the other two.
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Available from the start
Increases one ally's critical damage for 3 turns.
Charges their NP gauge by 30%.

Unlocks after 1st Ascension
Increases party's defense for 3 turns.
Reduces party's damage taken for 3 turns.
Charges party's NP gauge by 10%.

Unlocks after 3rd Ascension
Increases party's attack for 3 turns.
Increases party's damage dealt for 3 turns.
Charges party's NP gauge by 10%.

Zhuge Liang’s QAAAB deck is perfect for his supporting role, allowing for the team to get more Arts chains as well as Arts first card bonuses. It also helps him charge his Noble Phantasm, which is very useful for boss fights.

Rashoumon event (Ibaraki Douji event)

Murder at the Kogetsukan

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