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This pickup, you'll regret missing it! Version 3.4 Analysis for Shattered Wave F2P UsersIn this version 3.4, new characters Lucy and Rebecca are introduced. Analysis suggests that the performance of free-to-play characters is much better than expected. This analysis delves into whether it's worth investing for F2P users, compares them with existing characters, and discusses the pickup priority with the new character Lucilla.
1. ✨ Lucy & Rebecca: Performance Exceeds Expectations and F2P Friendliness
· Lucy and Rebecca's official skill sets have been revealed, and contrary to negative expectations, they are evaluated as top-tier DPS combinations in the game.
· They are particularly expected to show very F2P-friendly performance.
· Lucy and Rebecca are 5-star collaboration characters, and this may be their last pickup opportunity, so acquiring them should be considered.
· They are particularly expected to show very F2P-friendly performance.
· Lucy and Rebecca are 5-star collaboration characters, and this may be their last pickup opportunity, so acquiring them should be considered.
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1. ✨ Lucy & Rebecca: Performance Exceeds Expectations and F2P Friendliness
· Lucy and Rebecca's official skill sets have been revealed, and contrary to negative expectations, they are evaluated as top-tier DPS combinations in the game.
· They are particularly expected to show very F2P-friendly performance.
· Lucy and Rebecca are 5-star collaboration characters, and this may be their last pickup opportunity, so acquiring them should be considered.
· They are particularly expected to show very F2P-friendly performance.
· Lucy and Rebecca are 5-star collaboration characters, and this may be their last pickup opportunity, so acquiring them should be considered.
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2. ⚖️ Lucy vs. Luke: Investment vs. Performance Comparison Analysis
· Lucy is a 5-star Specter DPS focused on heavy attack damage, and synergy with Rebecca is crucial.
· Compared to the existing Specter DPS, Luke, Luke's premium team requires about 220-250 pulls. However, thanks to the free support character Rebecca, Lucy can be expected to deliver powerful performance with less investment.
· With the same investment (around 240 pulls), you can compare Luke S0R1 team and Lucy S2R1 team, and Lucy has higher potential with additional copies.
· Lucy's lower performance relative to initial investment is interpreted as a balance adjustment considering free support and copy acquisition.
· Compared to the existing Specter DPS, Luke, Luke's premium team requires about 220-250 pulls. However, thanks to the free support character Rebecca, Lucy can be expected to deliver powerful performance with less investment.
· With the same investment (around 240 pulls), you can compare Luke S0R1 team and Lucy S2R1 team, and Lucy has higher potential with additional copies.
· Lucy's lower performance relative to initial investment is interpreted as a balance adjustment considering free support and copy acquisition.
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3. 💰 The Trap of Collaboration Character Pickups: Simultaneous Release and Resource Burden
· Lucy and Rebecca are released in the same version, which can be a significant resource burden.
· While existing characters took time for support characters to be released, collaboration characters are released simultaneously, making resource management important.
· This can feel even more burdensome due to the rich pickup lineup in version 3.3 and the separate currency usage.
· The long pickup period of 32 days is an advantage, but it's still a burden for users who have already spent a lot of resources.
· Considering the Lucilla pickup coming in 5 days, a more careful decision is needed.
· While existing characters took time for support characters to be released, collaboration characters are released simultaneously, making resource management important.
· This can feel even more burdensome due to the rich pickup lineup in version 3.3 and the separate currency usage.
· The long pickup period of 32 days is an advantage, but it's still a burden for users who have already spent a lot of resources.
· Considering the Lucilla pickup coming in 5 days, a more careful decision is needed.
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4. 🌟 Lucilla: Optimal Support for Hyuki and Sigrica
· Lucilla is a buffer and dual-mode character for Echo Skill damage dealers and Ice Weakness damage dealers.
· She provides optimal support for Hyuki and Sigrica. In Echo Skill mode, she offers damage amplification and critical buffs similar to Chuiwon, and in Ice Weakness mode, she applies Ice Weakness and enhances Hyuki's unique skill stacks.
· When used with the 'Serene Snowflake Wish' set, she maximizes Ice damage amplification, providing the best performance for Hyuki.
· She provides optimal support for Hyuki and Sigrica. In Echo Skill mode, she offers damage amplification and critical buffs similar to Chuiwon, and in Ice Weakness mode, she applies Ice Weakness and enhances Hyuki's unique skill stacks.
· When used with the 'Serene Snowflake Wish' set, she maximizes Ice damage amplification, providing the best performance for Hyuki.
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5. 🤔 Rebecca's Hidden Flaws and Usage Strategies
· Rebecca is a heavy attack damage buffer and sub-DPS, usable with characters other than Lucy.
· However, her 'Forte' build-up speed is slow, making her synergy poor with characters like Augusta, who cannot easily switch out.
· The 24% attack buff during weapon pickup can help improve her performance.
· However, her 'Forte' build-up speed is slow, making her synergy poor with characters like Augusta, who cannot easily switch out.
· The 24% attack buff during weapon pickup can help improve her performance.
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6. 🎯 Final Decision: Collaboration Characters vs. Lucilla, Who to Choose?
· If you have resources for over 200 pulls, the collaboration character team is well worth it and should be seriously considered.
· However, if resources are scarce, they might be difficult to utilize long-term, making picking up Lucilla to strengthen your existing team a better choice.
· Collaboration characters may not have re-acquisition opportunities, but regular characters like Lucilla can be aimed for in future pickups.
· With 200 pulls, you can sufficiently develop both characters to some extent, so it's best to choose based on personal preference.
· However, if resources are scarce, they might be difficult to utilize long-term, making picking up Lucilla to strengthen your existing team a better choice.
· Collaboration characters may not have re-acquisition opportunities, but regular characters like Lucilla can be aimed for in future pickups.
· With 200 pulls, you can sufficiently develop both characters to some extent, so it's best to choose based on personal preference.