Spectral Reaper: Analyzing Skill Changes and New Team Compositions
The Spectral Reaper, an Archer hero from Season X03 or X02, has recently undergone significant changes to his skills, making him even more versatile and powerful in battle. In this article, we’ll dive into the details of these changes, how they impact his performance, and explore new team compositions that can maximize his potential.
Skill Changes: What’s New?
Skill 5: Jibaku (Combat Skill)
🔥Before:
40% chance to deal 455% damage to 1 random enemy squad.
Increased the normal attack damage of the hero’s squad by 60% for 1 round.
✅After:
40% chance to deal 455% damage to 1 random enemy squad.
90% chance to increase the normal attack attempts of the hero’s squad by 1 per round, lasting 1 round.
🎯Impact:
The new version is more versatile and powerful. Instead of just increasing normal attack damage, it now increases the number of normal attacks per round, which can result in higher total damage, especially in teams that rely on multiple attacks.
This change makes Spectral Reaper more effective in teams focused on normal attacks and physical damage.
Skill 8: Jakuoshingon (Status Skill)
🔥Before:
The normal attack damage of the hero’s squad was increased by 100%.
When an enemy skill had a valid range, the squad was considered +1 unit away in distance.
✅After:
The hero’s squad deals 100% more damage in normal attacks.
After each combat skill is cast, the hero’s squad gains +40% chance to launch an Additional Attack, lasting 1 round.
When an enemy skill needs to calculate its effective range, the hero’s squad is considered +1 unit away in distance.
🎯Impact:
The new version adds a powerful mechanic for Additional Attacks, which can significantly increase the squad’s total damage. It also retains the normal attack damage boost and protection against short-range skills.
This change makes Spectral Reaper more synergistic with heroes that benefit from Additional Attacks and physical damage.
New Team Compositions
With these changes, Spectral Reaper has become a more versatile hero, capable of excelling in various team compositions. Below, we’ll explore some of the best options to maximize his potential.
1. Sakura (Front) + Al-Hawra (Mid) + Spectral Reaper (Back)
Positioning:
Front-row: Sakura
Mid-row: Al-Hawra
Back-row: Spectral Reaper
Synergy and Roles:
Al-Hawra (Mid):
Role: Buffer and AoE damage dealer.
Skills:
Enchanting Dance: Buffs allies and debuffs enemies.
Ghostly Strike: Deals massive AoE damage starting from the third turn.
Contribution: Al-Hawra buffs allies and deals AoE damage, increasing the effectiveness of Sakura and Spectral Reaper.
Sakura (Front):
Role: AoE damage dealer and debuffer.
Skills:
Senbon Sakura: Deals massive AoE damage on the second turn.
Sannrennsoukatui: Increases damage taken by enemies.
Contribution: Sakura deals AoE damage and debuffs, amplifying the team’s total damage output.
Spectral Reaper (Back):
Role: Physical damage dealer and additional attacker.
Skills:
Jibaku: Deals damage and increases normal attack attempts.
Jakuoshingon: Increases normal attack damage and protects the squad.
Contribution: Spectral Reaper focuses on dealing physical damage and launching additional attacks while Jakuoshingon protects the squad from short-range skills.
2. Warden (Mid) + Al-Hawra (Front) + Spectral Reaper (Back)
Positioning:
Front-row: Al-Hawra
Mid-row: Warden
Back-row: Spectral Reaper
Synergy and Roles:
Al-Hawra (Front):
Role: Buffer and AoE damage dealer.
Skills:
Enchanting Dance: Buffs allies and debuffs enemies.
Ghostly Strike: Deals massive AoE damage starting from the third turn.
Contribution: Al-Hawra buffs allies and deals AoE damage, increasing the effectiveness of Warden and Spectral Reaper.
Warden (Mid):
Role: Support and skill efficiency booster.
Skills:
Aspect of the Eagle: Increases the chance of using Skill 5 for other heroes.
Aspect of the Turtle: Reduces damage taken when under control effects.
Contribution: Warden increases the chance of Al-Hawra and Spectral Reaper using their skills while providing protection against debuffs.
Spectral Reaper (Back):
Role: Physical damage dealer and additional attacker.
Skills:
Jibaku: Deals damage and increases normal attack attempts.
Jakuoshingon: Increases normal attack damage and protects the squad.
Contribution: Spectral Reaper focuses on dealing physical damage and launching additional attacks while Jakuoshingon protects the squad from short-range skills.
Combinations that have already worked
1. Ramsés (Front) + Warden (Mid) + Spectral Reaper (Back)
Positioning:
Front-row: Ramsés
Mid-row: Warden
Back-row: Spectral Reaper
Synergy and Roles:
Ramsés (Front):
Role: Tank and support.
Skills:
Peace of Silver Plate: Reduces physical damage taken in early rounds and increases normal attacks in later rounds.
Battle of Kadesh: Increases the chance of Fatal Blow for Archer squads.
Contribution: Ramsés acts as a tank, protecting the team and increasing the effectiveness of normal attacks. His presence in the Front-row ensures he takes the initial damage while buffing allies.
Warden (Mid):
Role: Support and skill efficiency booster.
Skills:
Aspect of the Eagle: Increases the chance of using Skill 5 for other heroes.
Aspect of the Turtle: Reduces damage taken when under control effects.
Contribution: Warden increases the chance of Spectral Reaper and Ramsés using their skills while providing protection against debuffs.
Spectral Reaper (Back):
Role: Physical damage dealer and additional attacker.
Skills:
Jibaku: Deals damage and increases normal attack attempts.
Jakuoshingon: Increases normal attack damage and protects the squad.
Contribution: Spectral Reaper stays protected in the Back-row, dealing additional damage and launching powerful normal attacks while Jakuoshingon makes it harder for enemies to target him.
2. Warden (Front)+ Sakura (Mid) + Spectral Reaper (Back)
Positioning:
Front-row: Warden
Mid-row: Sakura
Back-row: Spectral Reaper
Synergy and Roles:
Warden (Front):
Role: Support and light tank.
Skills:
Aspect of the Eagle: Increases the chance of using Skill 5 for other heroes.
Aspect of the Turtle: Reduces damage taken when under control effects.
Contribution: Warden acts as support, increasing the effectiveness of Sakura and Spectral Reaper’s skills while providing damage reduction.
Sakura (Mid):
Role: AoE damage dealer and debuffer.
Skills:
Senbon Sakura: Deals massive AoE damage on the second turn.
Sannrennsoukatui: Increases damage taken by enemies.
Contribution: Sakura deals AoE damage and debuffs, amplifying the team’s total damage output.
Spectral Reaper (Back):
Role: Physical damage dealer and additional attacker.
Skills:
Jibaku: Deals damage and increases normal attack attempts.
Jakuoshingon: Increases normal attack damage and protects the squad.
Contribution: Spectral Reaper focuses on dealing physical damage and launching additional attacks while Jakuoshingon protects the squad from short-range skills.
3. Rozen (Front) + Spectral Reaper (Back) + Sakura (Mid)
Positioning:
Front-row: Rozen
Mid-row: Sakura
Back-row: Spectral Reaper
Synergy and Roles:
Rozen (Front):
Role: Support and combat speed booster.
Skills:
Swarming Attack: Increases combat speed and the chance of double normal attacks.
Surrounding Siege: Increases damage taken by enemies.
Contribution: Rozen boosts combat speed and the number of normal attacks, benefiting Sakura and Spectral Reaper.
Sakura (Mid):
Role: AoE damage dealer and debuffer.
Skills:
Senbon Sakura: Deals massive AoE damage on the second turn.
Sannrennsoukatui: Increases damage taken by enemies.
Contribution: Sakura deals AoE damage and debuffs, amplifying the team’s total damage output.
Spectral Reaper (Back):
Role: Physical damage dealer and additional attacker.
Skills:
Jibaku: Deals damage and increases normal attack attempts.
Jakuoshingon: Increases normal attack damage and protects the squad.
Contribution: Spectral Reaper focuses on dealing physical damage and launching additional attacks while Jakuoshingon protects the squad from short-range skills.
Conclusion
The changes to Spectral Reaper’s skills have made him a more versatile and powerful hero, capable of excelling in various team compositions. Whether paired with Warden and Ramsés for support and tanking, or with Sakura and Al-Hawra for AoE damage and buffs, these formations ensure that Spectral Reaper can shine on the battlefield.
Try out these compositions and discover which one suits your playstyle best! If you have any questions or want to explore other possibilities, feel free to ask! 😊