GameplayHelp FAQs: Difference between revisions

====Gacha rules, sparks====

[[File:DoubleSparkExample.png|thumb|A double spark with zero rate-ups pulled]]

* There are only 2 guarantees; a 2★ or better in every multi pull (10 pulls at a time), and the spark.

* [https://imgur.com/a/OVtINCR Spark vs. pity].

[[File:AhriRateupMath.jpeg|thumb|Spark gang unite]]

* [https://dskjal.com/statistics/chance-calculator.html Chance calculator].

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====Server differences====

* Japan (JP) is about 5 months ahead of Global. (Global is the name of Europe’s server, but we also use it for “all non-JP servers”).

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====Is Blue Archive F2P?====

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====Game Terminology====

* [https://bluearchive.midokuni.com/doc/Glossary Midokuni’s “Glossary” tab].

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==Rerolling==

====Reroll targets====

[[File:MidoReroll.jpeg|center|700px|Midokuni’s Reroll Guide]] <br>

** Limited characters can only be summoned while their banner is active (festival chars on [https://bluearchive.wiki/wiki/GameplayHelp_FAQs#Festival_banners festival banners]).

[[File:TutorialMulti.jpeg|200px|thumb|The 17 three stars in the tutorial multi pull]]

* If you’re missing a lot of [https://bluearchive.wiki/wiki/GameplayHelp_FAQs#Rerolling essential 2★s] (especially Tsubaki, Momoi, Mutsuki and Chise who take a long time to farm & summon), you can consider doing a few more multi pulls. There are twenty two 2★s in the pool.

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====Is rerolling required?====

[[File:OomPreventRerollHell.jpeg|center|500px|Rerolling is not mandatory]]

* Reroll if you don’t mind, just play the best account if you’re tired.

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====How to reroll====

* Reset the guest account by Settings -> Account -> Reset Account.

* You can bind potentially good accounts to dummy emails, then compare and pick one at the end.

* If you’re hardcore rerolling, do it on an emulator. Google or YouTube how for your particular program. [https://www.bluestacks.com/features/rerolling.html/ Bluestacks example]. Install and patch the game in one instance. Make 4 clones of it. Sync them, reroll 4 at a time. Save any potential good accounts. Add more clones to replace them. (Your computer needs to be beefy enough to run multiple instances at once).

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====Logging into a linked account====

* The game should prompt you which account to use on the title screen. If you’re stuck in guest mode somehow: Complete the tutorial on guest. Link the account to the email you want. It’ll say “this is already linked, do you want to login instead?” Say yes.

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==The Meta==

** [https://bit.ly/3Zk3iRl JP’s banner schedule] we follow more or less.

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[[File: StokkieBannerGuide.jpeg|thumbnail|Stokkie’s banner guide]]

* [https://bluearchive.midokuni.com/doc/BannerSummary Midokuni’s “Banner Summary” tab] and Stokkie’s banner picture guide.

* Causew’s advice on [https://imgur.com/a/AadNkrZ TYuuka & sparking supports/dps].

* Koharu joined the raid shop when JP got Torment difficulty (on Toki/Nagisa’s banners). It will take ~2.5 months to summon her if you buy her out every shop reset.

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====Limited & welfare====

* Go to [http://schale.gg schale.gg]. Set to JP in settings. You can search students individually or the whole group via filters.

* “Unique” - The character is limited. They do not join the general pool once their banner leaves.

** You cannot summon limiteds from the expert shop even with 120 of their eleph.

* “Event” - AKA welfare. The character is a free from an event. You can only get them during that event.

** JP is adding old events so everyone can see the stories & collect the welfare.

* Using filters: Hamburger icon top right in [http://schale.gg Schale.gg] -> Students -> Student List -> filter top left -> unique (limited), permanent, event (welfare), or unique item (bond gear).

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==Spark plans==

====Pyro planner====

* Use the [https://j163.au/#PyroPlanner Pyro Planner] (make a copy). Instructions are at the bottom.

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====F2P Income====

* Avoid Izuna, SIzuna, Michiru and other frontline dps for general content. They’re too annoying to keep alive. Substitute with aoe yellows instead. If you insist, add Hanae or Koharu.

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====Gameplay tips====

* Don’t use auto team fill, auto fight, or auto skip battle (unless it’s safe). The AI is ''really bad''.

* [https://imgur.com/a/ii6ENlb Gear priority guide]. Level up, gear up. Shotgun tanks will really struggle before T4 bags.

* [New players] If you’re missing a lot of [https://bluearchive.wiki/wiki/GameplayHelp_FAQs#Rerolling 2★ essentials] (especially Tsubaki, Mutsuki, Chise & Momoi who take a long time farm), consider doing a few more multi pulls (22 two stars in the pool).

* Stages become difficult 15 to 20+ lvls below enemies due to the [https://bluearchive.wiki/wiki/GameplayHelp_FAQs#Level_penalty level penalty].

* Focus fire elite enemies (skull icons).

[[File:EliteExample.jpeg|thumb|Example of a boss, elite mobs, and regular mobs]]

* Tsubaki taunt for something dangerous, like Iori jumping back to EX, or the giant yellow robot charging up. This forces them to cancel and auto attack instead.

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====Level penalty====

* The higher level unit gets a ''damage reduction buff'' against the attacker. Your units’ and the enemies’ stats do not change. It’s 2% damage reduction per level, capped at 60%. Basically, your student does less damage when they are below an enemy’s level, and vice versa.

* Story 3-24 has level 67 enemies, so it’s difficult until you’re lvl 50+. [https://youtu.be/J92bYS0c8As Video guide].

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====Maps & challenges====

* For maps: [https://bluearchive.wikiru.jp/?21章 JP Wikiru] and [https://schale.gg/?stage=1152103 Schale.gg] (maps tab).

* See [https://bluearchive.wiki/wiki/Global_Events Global events] for event guides, and what’s [https://bluearchive.wiki/wiki/Global_Events#Events_worth_refreshing worth refreshing]. You can also use [https://justin163.com/planner/events Justin’s event planner], or the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YHGYkICvBMvRTEhUDu59YMMXbogH4ZRZoA4vJMXMLcg/ old event planner (excel)] for estimated rewards.

* For hardmode farming, see [https://bit.ly/MidoFarmSummary Midokuni’s “Farmable Summary” tab].

* Try to avoid commissions unless there’s a 2x or better event. Do it if you must for a raid clear. [https://imgur.com/a/Ilwad9g Commissions efficiency chart].

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7edl2g0zGn4 A commissions strategy]; reposition your tank to group up enemies for more efficient aoe.

* You can also use [https://justin163.com/planner/ Justin’s resource planner]. Set up chars -> click Gear -> click AP icon.

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====Leveling faster====

* You gain 1:1 account experience for {{ItemCard|AP}} spent.

* Can also use [https://justin163.com/planner/ Justin’s planner] to calculate the most optimal runs.

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====Skills====

* The [https://j163.au/#SkillLevelingGuide Bricc Skill Leveling guide].

* Try to stick to the breakpoints; EX: 3, 5. Other skills: 4, 7, 10. These give the most “bang for your buck” since it gets very expensive.

* You can use this wiki or [https://justin163.com/planner/ Justin’s planner] to figure out total resources needed for leveling.

* Schale.gg has a quick overview of who uses what. [https://schale.gg/?item=183 Example].

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====Specials====

[[File:SupportStats.jpeg|thumb|How to view the stats your Specials give]]

* This never resets back to 1 cost.

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==Raids==

* For the raid schedule, see the pins in your discord’s raid channel.

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====Extreme & Insane====

* Extreme is tuned to level 70, 5★ dps, no UE. Very generally, you want:

** Level 70, UE30 dps with 5777 skills and T6 gear.

* Competitive players can refresh the hard carries; [https://schale.gg/?item=10000 Aru], [https://schale.gg/?item=10014 Izuna], [https://schale.gg/?item=10004 Hina], [https://schale.gg/?item=10006 Iori] (Iori has a 2nd stage now in ch. 20). The eleph drop rate is 40%.

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====Raid progression====

[[File:BorrowPower.jpeg|thumb|Example of how easily a good borrow can carry you through hardcore raids]]

* For example: 2 team Kaiten had an aoe team for phase 1, and a single target & shield breaking team for phase 2. ''If you’re strong enough'', you can brute force it and crit mald with one team. If you’re not, do it the old, safe way. See [https://j163.au/#CausewsGeneralRaidGuide Causew’s General Raid guide] for more info.

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====Clubs & friends====

[[File:BorrowExample.jpeg|150px|thumb|$$$ Why vets and clubs will always welcome newbies]]

* Make sure you set 6 units in your borrow slots. You earn for 172.8k credits per day with zero borrows. Do it through the club or settings -> friends -> assistant settings.

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====Finding your server====

* Settings -> Account -> Version Info.

[[File:Weapon Icon 10000.png|thumb|180px|Aru’s unique weapon]]

* UE is short for [[Unique weapons|Unique equipment]]. It’s a special weapon 5★ units can equip. The # stands for the weapon level (e.g. UE40 = lvl 40 weapon).

* You level UE by doing scrimmage and buying pins from the expert shop.

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====Scrimmage & when to farm====

* Farm stage C or D if you need, don’t bother with lower levels if it costs AP. Most buy UE pins from the expert shop and only farm during 2x events.

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====Scrimmage A-D====

[[File:RainstormScrim.jpeg|thumb|Rainstorm’s video for strategies to tackle scrimmage]]

* [https://youtu.be/US3HA08iG7Q Causew’s no gacha challenge].

* [http://bit.ly/3kQTGyn Midokuni’s all 3].

* [https://imgur.com/a/IQGNkfd Scrimmage D suggestions] for all 3 stages.

* Scrimmage D: UE30 is required. UE40 isn’t, but it makes it comfier. Aru is even stronger with her T2 bond gear. I cleared it with UE50 Maki/Wakamo, UE40 Haruna/Shun/Iori/Aru, and UE30 Hina. 5777 skills and T766 gear.

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====Bond gear====

[[File:Gear Icon 10000.png|thumb|150px|Aru’s treasured wallet (her bond gear)]]

* [http://bit.ly/3EWf38h Ahri’s Momo Talk Rewards] lists how much pyro you get, and what bond level you need to unlock each char’s l2d and their stories. Note: some l2ds are not available in Global yet.

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==Shops, crafting, lessons==

** Exceptions: Fes units like Wakamo and SHoshino because it’s possible to get them on any [https://bluearchive.wiki/wiki/GameplayHelp_FAQs#Festival_banners fes banner]. ''You still have to summon them from gacha.'' If you’re a max lvl player, you’ll have lots of leftover permits, so you might as well buy them (low priority). Newer players can’t afford it.

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====Crafting====

[[File:1stNodeCraft.jpeg|center|thumb|Stop at the 1st node if you lack thousands of fodder. It’s very expensive & generally only gifts are worth it past here.]]

* [[Crafting|How crafting works]].

* Don’t go past the first node (big circle) if you’re unsure what’s safe to fodder. The last node is very expensive, and generally only gifts there are worth it.

* Small crafting nodes are random! Pick whichever you want most.

** [https://d30y0swoxkbnsm.cloudfront.net/forum/20230425/d73179d5-da20-4399-9e3c-d26e6c055840/BA_Craft_Probabilities_230425_EN.xlsx Drop rates excel] from this [https://m.nexon.com/forum/thread/97064 Nexon post].

** [https://schale.gg/?craftnode=9 Schale.gg].

* Overview: [[schedule]].

* Leveling the schools more evenly unlocks the daily max tickets faster. Click the ticket button on the lessons homepage to see the requirements.

* [https://bit.ly/3kPcyOe Lesson Drop Rates “schedule tab”].

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==PvP, Joint Firing Drill==

[https://j163.au/#CausewsPvPUsageTierList Causew’s PvP Usage Tier List].

* These guides include links to his JP PvP reports too.

[[File:PvpExample.png|thumb|Ouch]]

* Battles are determined once you start. Skipping/watching has no impact.

* Hop in the discord PvP channels for more guides, strategies & meta discussions.

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====Joint Firing Drill (JFD)====

[[File:JEBuffRemove.jpeg|thumb|JFD gimmick example]]

* [https://bluearchive.wiki/wiki/GameplayHelp_FAQs#Clubs_&_friends Borrows] help immensely here, occasionally letting new players cheese stage 4.

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==Game stats, buffs/debuffs, bricking==

* You can also use the damage/healing calculator in [https://schale.gg/?chara=Toki_Bunny Schale.gg] via magnifying glass icon on any character page.

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====Buff & debuff stacking====

* [http://bit.ly/3YogNhx Ahri’s buff stacking guide].

* They do not stack. The buff of the right slot overwrites the buff of the left one.

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====Bricking====

* Bricking is more of a meme you’ve done terrible, irreversible things and permanently ruined your account. It comes from an old Princess Connect issue, where investing too much in your units made them take less damage, and therefore gain less energy for important skills.

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==Events==

* See [[Global Events]] for everything related to events.

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