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Monster Strike: Chainsaw Man 2nd Collab & Major Buffs Full Breakdown!Monster Strike's 12.5th Anniversary Half Anniversary brings a massive buff adjustment and the second Chainsaw Man collaboration. This update significantly improves the performance of various characters, and a wealth of new content has been revealed, including new collaboration characters, event quests, and the unlocking of Divine Beastification for first collaboration characters. Notably, many characters suitable for the latest high-difficulty quests, such as 'Shrine of Destruction,' have appeared, raising user expectations.
1. ✨ Major Buff Adjustment After 3 Years: Notable Characters and Quest Suitability
· This buff adjustment is the first in approximately 3 years, and notably, many characters suitable for the latest high-difficulty quests, such as 'Shrine of Destruction,' have appeared.
· Key Buffed Characters and Suitable Quests:
· With this buff adjustment, many characters have gained 'Anti-Deceleration Wall,' creating an opportunity for older characters to be active again.
· Key Buffed Characters and Suitable Quests:
| Category | Character | Main Changes | Suitable Quest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Existing Characters | Watson | Gains Gravity Barrier | Shrine of Destruction |
| Ice Eliminator | Gains Water Barrier | Shrine of Elysium | |
| Tartaros | Gains Water Barrier, Warp, SS allows evasion, Acceleration x2 | Shrine of Destruction | |
| Nazca | Gains Wind Barrier | Breath and its Mother | |
| Haru Alpha | Gains Water Barrier, Deceleration Wall, Easy to clear mobs with fast movement, 2 types of Charge Support | Melancholy | |
| Marigold | Gains Deceleration Wall, Mine counter, SS guide unnecessary | ||
| Zuihen (Advent) | Gains Deceleration Wall | ||
| Dalis | Gains Deceleration Wall | EX Ingemuria | |
| New Divine Beastification | Strike | Gains Warp counter, Friendship Combo enhanced, Shot Assist 6% | |
| Nana | Gains Double Breaker, Shot System enhanced | ||
| Gimlet | Flight removed, Gains Super Mine Sweeper M | ||
| EX Characters | Satan | Gains 4 types of Killer | |
| Cortina | 3-attribute Killer → All-attribute Killer, Anti-Block, Magic Circle Boost M | ||
| Yozetsu Characters | Milia | Existing 3 gimmick types upgraded, Magic Circle Boost | |
| Magahi | Gains Super Deceleration Wall, Friendship Combo → Auto Javelin Burst | Paranovia (Potential) | |
| Valhalla | Gains Deceleration Wall, Friendship Combo enhanced | ||
| Other | Arslan Alpha | Warp counter, Fire Resistance, Acceleration → Boost Speed Up (2 times), ATK Up | |
| Leo & Sauron | Gains Deceleration Wall, Friendship Combo enhanced | ||
| Moral | Gains Wind, Deceleration Wall, Homing enhanced | ||
| Avenge | Gains Damage Wall, Deceleration Wall | ||
| Habir | Gains Gravity, Warp, Deceleration Wall | ||
| Star 5 Characters | Freya | Gains Deceleration Wall, Homing → High Plasma | |
| Hel | Gains Deceleration Wall, Increase Sphere | ||
| Hermes | Gains Deceleration Wall, Double Breaker, Yotan → Burst Spira |
· With this buff adjustment, many characters have gained 'Anti-Deceleration Wall,' creating an opportunity for older characters to be active again.
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1. ✨ Major Buff Adjustment After 3 Years: Notable Characters and Quest Suitability
· This buff adjustment is the first in approximately 3 years, and notably, many characters suitable for the latest high-difficulty quests, such as 'Shrine of Destruction,' have appeared.
· Key Buffed Characters and Suitable Quests:
· With this buff adjustment, many characters have gained 'Anti-Deceleration Wall,' creating an opportunity for older characters to be active again.
· Key Buffed Characters and Suitable Quests:
| Category | Character | Main Changes | Suitable Quest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Existing Characters | Watson | Gains Gravity Barrier | Shrine of Destruction |
| Ice Eliminator | Gains Water Barrier | Shrine of Elysium | |
| Tartaros | Gains Water Barrier, Warp, SS allows evasion, Acceleration x2 | Shrine of Destruction | |
| Nazca | Gains Wind Barrier | Breath and its Mother | |
| Haru Alpha | Gains Water Barrier, Deceleration Wall, Easy to clear mobs with fast movement, 2 types of Charge Support | Melancholy | |
| Marigold | Gains Deceleration Wall, Mine counter, SS guide unnecessary | ||
| Zuihen (Advent) | Gains Deceleration Wall | ||
| Dalis | Gains Deceleration Wall | EX Ingemuria | |
| New Divine Beastification | Strike | Gains Warp counter, Friendship Combo enhanced, Shot Assist 6% | |
| Nana | Gains Double Breaker, Shot System enhanced | ||
| Gimlet | Flight removed, Gains Super Mine Sweeper M | ||
| EX Characters | Satan | Gains 4 types of Killer | |
| Cortina | 3-attribute Killer → All-attribute Killer, Anti-Block, Magic Circle Boost M | ||
| Yozetsu Characters | Milia | Existing 3 gimmick types upgraded, Magic Circle Boost | |
| Magahi | Gains Super Deceleration Wall, Friendship Combo → Auto Javelin Burst | Paranovia (Potential) | |
| Valhalla | Gains Deceleration Wall, Friendship Combo enhanced | ||
| Other | Arslan Alpha | Warp counter, Fire Resistance, Acceleration → Boost Speed Up (2 times), ATK Up | |
| Leo & Sauron | Gains Deceleration Wall, Friendship Combo enhanced | ||
| Moral | Gains Wind, Deceleration Wall, Homing enhanced | ||
| Avenge | Gains Damage Wall, Deceleration Wall | ||
| Habir | Gains Gravity, Warp, Deceleration Wall | ||
| Star 5 Characters | Freya | Gains Deceleration Wall, Homing → High Plasma | |
| Hel | Gains Deceleration Wall, Increase Sphere | ||
| Hermes | Gains Deceleration Wall, Double Breaker, Yotan → Burst Spira |
· With this buff adjustment, many characters have gained 'Anti-Deceleration Wall,' creating an opportunity for older characters to be active again.
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2. 💥 Chainsaw Man 2nd Collaboration Gacha Character Detailed Analysis
· The 2nd Chainsaw Man collaboration begins on April 1st at 0:00, running concurrently with the Konosuba collaboration for a short period.
· 2nd Collaboration Gacha Characters:
· This gacha is a 'Gekishin Festival' collaboration, and the first 10-pull is free.
· Overall Gacha Evaluation: Reze is highly recommended for 'Shrine of Destruction' suitability, and Chainsaw Man & Beam are useful for Chernobog max luck. Makima is powerful but currently lacks a clear role. While limited Gekishin Festival characters can also be obtained, increasing the gacha's value, it's important to note that individual pick-ups are not available, making it difficult to target specific characters.
· Aqua (Shrine of Avalon) and Megumin (Shrine of Cocytus) from the Konosuba collaboration are also powerful, so it's advisable to consider priorities based on the situation.
· 2nd Collaboration Gacha Characters:
| Character | Main Abilities & Features | Evaluation & Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Chainsaw Man & Beam | · 4 gimmick counters including Deceleration Wall · Agito, Samurai Killer L · SS: Direct Hit + Percentage Damage Chase Attack · Friendship Combo: ATK/DEF Up (Support) | · Chernobog final special attack character, advantageous for max luck creation · Versatility is somewhat low due to being a race killer |
| Reze | · 4 gimmick counters including Deceleration Wall · 2 types of Super Abilities, suitable Potential · SS/Friendship Combo: Support-specialized (Enemy/Ally Acceleration, Bubble, SS Shorten) | · Optimal character for 'Shrine of Destruction' (similar to Apeldain) · Highly rated for excellent support performance |
| Makima | · All 4 gimmicks are Super Abilities · 2 types of Reaction Killer · Attack type: Super Powered Drive, Luminous Ray (High annihilation power) · SS: Self-buff, grants Ally Killer, Acceleration, Delay (Support) | · Lacks clear active roles in the current meta besides 'Net' · High potential, but quest suitability is key |
· This gacha is a 'Gekishin Festival' collaboration, and the first 10-pull is free.
· Overall Gacha Evaluation: Reze is highly recommended for 'Shrine of Destruction' suitability, and Chainsaw Man & Beam are useful for Chernobog max luck. Makima is powerful but currently lacks a clear role. While limited Gekishin Festival characters can also be obtained, increasing the gacha's value, it's important to note that individual pick-ups are not available, making it difficult to target specific characters.
· Aqua (Shrine of Avalon) and Megumin (Shrine of Cocytus) from the Konosuba collaboration are also powerful, so it's advisable to consider priorities based on the situation.
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3. 🔄 Chainsaw Man 1st Collaboration Character Divine Beastification Unlocked and Evaluation
· Divine Beastification for the 1st collaboration characters has been unlocked.
· 1st Collaboration Divine Beastification Characters:
· The 1st collaboration gacha is completely separate from the 2nd collaboration gacha.
· 1st Gacha Evaluation: Generally, prioritize the 2nd gacha; recommended only if you have spare resources, deep affection for the series, or prefer one-turn kill SS.
· 1st Collaboration Divine Beastification Characters:
| Character | Main Changes | Evaluation & Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Chainsaw Man | · Gains Deceleration Wall counter · Super Teleport, Soul Steal M for increased recovery performance · SS: Boss guaranteed chase attack, then maintains full HP recovery | · Decent Divine Beastification, SS recovery performance remains useful |
| Aki Hayakawa | · Gains Gravity Barrier counter · SS: Changed to multi-hit chase attack with delay + direct hit effect (potential for one-turn kill) | · Confirmed potential for one-turn kill on 'Sky Garden 3' Boss 1 · Exhibits powerful firepower in specific situations |
| Power | · Gains Teleport Barrier counter · SS: Expected to change to guide weak points anywhere | · SS weak point guidance function is expected to be very useful · All three characters gain one-turn kill type SS |
· The 1st collaboration gacha is completely separate from the 2nd collaboration gacha.
· 1st Gacha Evaluation: Generally, prioritize the 2nd gacha; recommended only if you have spare resources, deep affection for the series, or prefer one-turn kill SS.
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4. 🎁 Collaboration Commemorative Packs, Quests, and Event Information
· Collaboration Commemorative Packs:
· Advent Quests:
· Cafe Event:
· You can earn points by entering the cafe and clearing missions once per day.
· Rewards are obtained based on total points, and all rewards (including Kobeni & Reze) can be received upon reaching 40 points.
· After 40 points, you can obtain Continue Items.
· Collaboration stickers can also be received based on the number of entries.
· Login Bonus: Upon logging in, you can obtain the Fire Attribute Violence Fiend and Pochita Good Job.
| Pack Name | Price | Contents | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Character Training Pack | 3,000엔 | Items + Orbs | |
| Chainsaw Man 2nd Collaboration Starter Pack | 1,000엔 | Angel Devil (Limited) + Items | Angel Devil: 4 gimmick types (3 Super Abilities), Vital Killer, Super Balance Type, Copy (Vice Cannon), SS Shorten, etc., excellent support performance |
| 1st Collaboration Starter Pack | Makima (Rerelease) |
· Advent Quests:
| Quest | Attribute | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Typhoon Devil | Water | Appears during the collaboration period |
| 1st Collaboration Quests | Rereleased in the Archive of Memories | |
| Bomb Devil (Super Ultimate) | Dark | · Always available from 19:00 on the collaboration start day until its end · 12 Bomb Devil units obtained as a clear bonus once per day · Expected to be easier than typical Super Ultimate quests |
· Cafe Event:
· You can earn points by entering the cafe and clearing missions once per day.
· Rewards are obtained based on total points, and all rewards (including Kobeni & Reze) can be received upon reaching 40 points.
· After 40 points, you can obtain Continue Items.
· Collaboration stickers can also be received based on the number of entries.
· Login Bonus: Upon logging in, you can obtain the Fire Attribute Violence Fiend and Pochita Good Job.
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5. 🎉 12.5th Anniversary Half Anniversary Campaign
· Various campaigns are being held to commemorate Monster Strike's 12.5th Anniversary Half Anniversary.
· Please refer to a separate video for detailed information regarding game-related updates.
· Please refer to a separate video for detailed information regarding game-related updates.
