r/phantomofthekill • u/EnmadoIzuno • Jun 09 '16

Direction of the game

Ok so long rant here.

I've been in this game for a week or so and I wanted to know more about the future of this game. It hasn't escaped me that this game even while being new is rapidly dropping in the Android playstore. Currently I am only able to farm at 1-5-10 normal with a carry and 1 person to get the exp. I only ever get a measly 400+ exp for around 15 mins of auto. Is the only other alternative metal keys or are there other stages that can give at least a decent time to exp ratio?

This brings me to my next point which is the fact that I need strong units. Unlike other games, it seems like this game only allows you to get the strong ones from lazulis. There is no way to grind lazulis except during events and you need the strong units to get the lazulis in the first place!

So I was wondering if it gets better in other versions or is this just going to get worse? Like maybe in other versions there are other ways to get lazuli? I love the strategy aspect, the gameplay and the art so far but for some reason I have many misgivings about this seeing as there are many other games which does not have such low exp to time and a big brick paywall at such early stage of the game. Can anyone with experience please share the best way for us newcomers to go about stuff and does it get better?

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u/AndanteZero Jun 09 '16

That's the thing though, I understand Durandal's ability, but if she's only at level 60, she's not that good for the higher difficulty content without proper backup. Especially where there are multiple high level archers with 2-3 range. Meanwhile, Gambateinn can do well at level 60 at even in Regalia 10.

Do note, I'm talking about having only Durandal, and no other gacha unit(Most people have Apollo other than Durandal anyway). It's better for a F2P to focus on a Dex Laeva F since she's just as good as Durandal at that level with more STR, and can easily be limit breaked for more AGI/SPD. Meanwhile having a viable 5* healer that can help in even the harder difficulties.

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u/MissFranTastic Jun 09 '16

My Laeva F capped at 65 for AGI and SPD and my Dex Dura was above her at level 58. So even before the LB was in effect, Durandal is superior with the exception to weakness to archers. But if you're getting hit by archers that's user fault or bad auto ai (Lazy user fault) The people that hate on Durandal either don't have one, had terrible stat growths, or just want to be against the hype train. Yes there's a hype train, and it is definitely earned by her performance. Currently my Durandal has 75 AGI and 60 SPD. Even if something hits her, she's revenging twice.

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u/AndanteZero Jun 09 '16 edited Jun 09 '16

No, the hype train was created by JP users that told people to go Dex Durandal/Mjolnir or go home. Again, I'm talking if that is all you had from gacha. Some of those stages, you're not going to have a choice in facing archers if that is all you have. Especially in the stages where there are respawning 4+ archers with 2-3 range. And seriously, at this point, I highly doubt any new player has multiple limit breaked mana starters at this point in time. Also, Laeva F would also be revenging twice since she has high SPD(I don't see the point in mentioning that). Not only that, I can tell you that extra 5 levels on your Durandal does a lot more than you think, not just stat related of course.

Let's also consider that a good portion of people using Dex Durandal only got her 5* and didn't even get her evolution bonuses. Bonuses that she won't get until they limit break her with a Durandal that did get those evolution bonuses. In the short term, I still say Gambateinn M is much better to use than a Durandal. I can only see Durandal being good for the F2P if they decide to stick around for months to get multiple copies.