Saileach

Rank

Support γ

Per Second Recovery · Manual Trigger

Initial SP

15

SP Cost

26

Duration

8 sec

Stops attacking and recovers 18 DP over the skill duration

This skill offers no extra utility, and so competes with others in her branch purely on the basis of DP generation. Because Saileach has a higher base DP cost, lower rarity Standard Bearers usually win out when you want fast DP gain, but not by too much.

Rank

Inheritance of Faith

Per Second Recovery · Manual Trigger

Initial SP

15

SP Cost

29

Duration

15 sec

Stops attacking and generates a total of 20 DP over the skill duration. Throws the banner to the location of the allied unit with the lowest HP percentage within range, granting them DEF +50% and restoring their HP equal to 50% of Saileach's ATK every second. When the skill ends, retrieve the banner

	Y1	Y2	Y3	Y4	Y5
X1	empty cell	empty cell	active cell	empty cell	empty cell
X2	empty cell	active cell	active cell	active cell	empty cell
X3	active cell	active cell	operator cell	active cell	active cell
X4	empty cell	active cell	active cell	active cell	empty cell
X5	empty cell	empty cell	active cell	empty cell	empty cell

Note: This skill cannot target or affect summons/stage equipment.

This skill is designed to keep a unit alive in the initial phases of the stage without the need for a medic while also generating a competent amount of DP. The range gives the skill good reach and, even without the supportive buffs, it provides an impressive amount of healing–it’s equivalent to a dedicated healer even at E2 1 Skill level 7. As a cherry on top, this skill applies its healing by applying regeneration on the target. This means it is capable of healing units that cannot be targeted with normal healing, such as Mudrock.

Its DEF buff is also highly valuable–some stages present the player with threatening physical ranged enemies with enough ATK to quickly kill most cheap units. That said, it remains a useful safety net even after you’ve deployed your frontline.

Recommended Skill

Rank

Glorious Banner

Per Second Recovery · Manual Trigger

Initial SP

7

SP Cost

20

Duration

10 sec

Stops attacking and immediately gains 10 DP. Throws the banner to the location of ground enemies, dealing 300% Physical damage and Stunning them for 3.5 seconds. Enemies within the surrounding 8 tiles of the banner are inflicted with Slow and 30% Fragile effect. When the skill ends, retrieve the banner

	Y1	Y2	Y3
X1	active cell	empty cell	empty cell
X2	active cell	active cell	empty cell
X3	operator cell	active cell	active cell
X4	active cell	active cell	empty cell
X5	active cell	empty cell	empty cell

The sheer amount of utility this skill carries allows her presence to be felt throughout the entirety of the stage, even in offensive strategies. Other vanguards of this description do exist, of course–Texas and Bagpipe retain their usefulness with ease–however, neither of them can amplify the effects of other operators like Saileach.

The stun on skill activation, albeit with a small delay, is almost universally useful. With the range the skill possesses, an impressive amount of stages allow Saileach to reach important spots. The Slow and Fragile are applied in a 3x3 area centered on the flag, meaning that threats are both in range longer and easier to take down. The damage and her first talent are nice bonuses on top of everything else the skill does.

It doesn’t lag behind other branches of Vanguards much in terms of DP generation either. Its active duration of 10 seconds is both a blessing and a curse–a longer Fragile effect is greatly beneficial, but it also means that this skill’s recharge is a bit more delayed.

This skill greatly rewards smart planning in a variety of ways. Her flag’s target location can be taken advantage of with smart placement, allowing her to increase your operators’ ASPD in combination with applying Fragile and Slow in an area. She will follow conventional targeting within her range. Failing that, the flag will land on the tile where she is deployed.