The eagerly anticipated version 2.4 of Crescendo is set to arrive as scheduled. Among the many exciting features of this highly anticipated update, the debut of a dual-form swordsman has sparked the most enthusiasm. Her name is Kathrynia, the swordsman with the ultimate ability known as “Final Encore.” Today, let’s delve into this new character’s skills and exclusive weapon to help you navigate the gacha journey more smoothly and further.
First, let’s start with her basic information:
Rarity: 5-star
Element: Wind
Weapon: Swift Blade
As I mention this, I recall a famous gamer’s quote: “A character’s strength isn’t just about their skills but also their exclusive weapon.” While this statement holds merit, let’s first go through her basic information before diving deeper.
Exclusive Weapon
Kathrynia’s exclusive weapon bears the same name, “Kathrynia.” This weapon offers impressive bonuses to both base attack and HP:
Base Attack: 413
HP: 77.0%
1-Star Effect:
Increases HP by 12%.
Ignores 8% of the target’s defense after using a variable skill or a basic attack.
Deals 20% increased damage to targets with more than one layer of “Wind Erosion” effect.
To put this into perspective, one player jokingly remarked, “This weapon could solo dungeons even on its own.” While this is an exaggeration, it highlights the weapon’s exceptional power.
Skill Analysis
Kathrynia Form
Kathrynia’s basic attacks, heavy attacks, or chord skills summon three different types of “Sword Shadows.” These shadows can be absorbed through a plunging attack, and the total number of absorbed types determines the additional damage dealt.
This explanation might sound complex, but let’s break it down simply: Kathrynia summons three distinct “Sword Shadows” when using basic attacks, heavy attacks, or chord skills. These shadows can be absorbed via a plunging attack, and the variety of shadows absorbed determines the extent of additional damage inflicted.
Fleur Delis Form
When resonance energy is fully charged, tapping the resonance release transforms Kathrynia into her “Fleur Delis” form. Each type of “Sword Shadow” absorbed earlier grants different enhancements:
Enhanced Plunge Attack: Tap the left key while in mid-air.
Fleur Delis Resonance Skill (Second Part): After using the first part of the resonance skill in Fleur Delis form, tap E again.
Fleur Delis Enhanced Heavy Attack (Second Part): After holding the left key in Fleur Delis form, tap the left key again.
Temporary Transformation Back to Kathrynia: In “Fleur Delis” state, if “Resolve” is less than 120 points, tap R again.
Resonance Release: Gale Fury Blade Slash: In “Fleur Delis” form, when “Resolve” reaches 120 points, tap R.
In simpler terms, players can maximize Kathrynia’s potential by following this sequence:
Use the variable skill to initiate.
Perform four basic attacks followed by an E skill.
Execute a plunge attack.
After transforming, continue basic attacks and try to use E as much as possible.
When “Resolve” reaches 120 points, unleash the ultimate skill.
Normal Attack: “Sword Oath Reads This Body”
Kathrynia’s basic attack performs up to four consecutive strikes, dealing wind damage and applying “Wind Erosion” effects.
Fourth Basic Attack: Applies two layers of “Wind Erosion” to the target and summons a “Divine Sword.”
This comprehensive breakdown of Kathrynia’s abilities should give you a clear understanding of her strengths and how to utilize her effectively in your gameplay.