A new banner has arrived in Atelier Resleriana, featuring the ice attacker Meruru (Damsel in Distress)! This guide dives into her skills, gift effects and more! Understand her value in combat, and unveils her true power as a synthesis champion. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, this guide will help you decide if she is the right addition to your team.
Meruru [CV: Satomi Akesaka] A princess-turned-alchemist. She turned her back on everything she knew, setting out on a grand adventure, to accomplish something even greater with alchemy. As a former royal, she is no stranger to fashionable clothing, but her energetic nature means that she'll rush headlong into her tasks without a care for how dirty her dress gets.
These stats represent the character's fully leveled and maxed-out state (Lvl.60)
Attribute resistance
0%
5%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Skill Set
Skill 1: Ice Torch
Attribute
Ice
Range
Single Target (ONE)
Damage
88%
Break
7%
Healing
-
Wait
100
[Effect] After attacking, boost Freeze Breeze damage by 10%. (Max 50%)
Skill stats and effects depicted are as when character is fully maxed out (Lvl.60)
Skill 2: Freeze Breeze
Attribute
Ice
Range
Single Target (ONE)
Damage
267%
Break
31%
Healing
-
Wait
175
[Effect] After attacking, boost own skill damage by 30% for 2 turns.
Skill stats and effects depicted are as when character is fully maxed out (Lvl.60)
Burst Skill: Melty Runway
Attribute
Ice
Range
Single Target (ONE)
Damage
368%
Break
93%
Healing
-
Wait
150
[Effect] After attacking, boosts own Speed by 50% for 1 turn, and own skill damage by 15% for 3 turns.
Skill stats and effects depicted are as when character is fully maxed out (Lvl.60)
Character Abilities
Princess Rush
Boost own M. ATK & M. DEF by 10% when defeating an enemy with a skill. (Max 20%)
Sleep Resistance Up
Boosts Sleep resistance by 30%
Character Gifts
Left
Right
green
yellow
Gift Effects
Ice Curse
Reduces target's Ice resistance by 1-10% for 1 attack
Guardian Blessing
Boost P. DEF by 1-5% and M. DEF by 1-5% for 1 attack
Single Attack Power Up
Boost single-target skill power by 3-25%
Gift Bonus
If this character is in the party during Synthesis, the odds of a rank IV or V trait appearing increases by 80%
Character Guide
Here is Meruru (Damsel in Distress) in action. Video credit to YouTuber @ShalAppelgreen
Meruru (Damsel in Distress): Speed Demon with High Damage Potential
Meruru (Damsel in Distress) excels as a speedy attacker who can rack up impressive damage through various buffs and abilities. Her strength lies in low 'waiting time' skills and the ability to boost her own firepower without relying on external support.
High-Speed Assault
Meruru's Skill 3 may be complex, but mastering it allows her to attack more frequently, gaining a significant edge in battle.
Her Skill 1 and Skill 2 synergize to increase her damage output by up to 80%, making her a self-sufficient attacker.
Buffing for Battle
Meruru (Damsel in Distress) thrives in long-drawn-out battles due to her ability to stack buffs with her skills and abilities. This makes her particularly useful in multi-wave stages and boss battles that demand sustained DPS.
Her unique ability, "Princess Rush," further enhances her performance by increasing her magic attack and defense upon defeating an enemy with a skill. This boosts both her offensive and defensive capabilities.
Gift of Power
Meruru's gift effect offers a valuable "Single Attack Power Up" buff that can only be applied through synthesizing. It's a perfect choice when synthesizing equipment for characters who specialize in high-damage single-target attacks for example Valeria (Secret Amnesia) and also my favourite character, Ryza (One Summer Story).
Low-waiting-time Skills & Burst
This character boasts skill sets with low 'wait', allowing her to perform frequent attacks.
Her burst skill also boasts a low 'wait' of 150, plus a 50% Speed boost (1-turn), Meruru's Burst Skill makes her an excellent high-speed attacker.
This, combined with her increased agility, solidifies her role as a dominant speed attacker.
Recommended Equipment
Weapon
Armor
Ornaments
Cold Hammer
Deifgar
Orphic Ring (Ice)
While equipped to an Attacker with Ice affinity, after using skill, boosts MATK by 3% for 2 turns & MDEF by 3% for 2 attacks
While equipped to an Attacker with Ice affinity, after using a skill, boosts own M. ATK by 6% for 2 turns
While equipped to an Attacker with Ice affinity, boosts skill damage by 12%
Note: These recommendations does not consider past or future missable event recipes
Overall, Meruru (Damsel in Distress) presents a unique and effective playstyle for players seeking a fast-paced, high-damage attacker. Her self-buffing capabilities, combined with her low-wait-skills and burst skill, contribute to her exceptional performance in various combat scenarios. If you're planning to pull for her, it's worth it because of one major thing... Her Gift Effects Single Attack Power Up is so valuable.
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