Adler
"The Perfect Butler"
Overview
Adler is an A-Rank Incantation Synthesis character who serves as a defensive support through his Blessing shield mechanic. His kit revolves around accumulating Karma stacks to empower his Skill, which provides shields to active characters while dealing sustained Incantation DMG over time.
Skills
Basic Attack: Deliverance
Wields his weapon and performs up to 5 consecutive attacks, dealing Incantation DMG. Grants 1 stack of Karma on hit.
Evil's Bane
Summons Sunya phantoms to strike enemies, dealing Incantation DMG to an area, then inflicting Incantation DMG over time and granting active characters a shield with Blessing. Consumes all Karma stacks — each stack grants 2% Skill DMG.
Tranquility
Summons 5 Sunyas (Rupa, Vedana, Sanna, Vinnana, Sankhara) to strike all enemy targets. Each target takes 5 instances of Incantation DMG. When only a single enemy remains, Sunyas perform a second strike for 10 instances total.
Pristine Reflection
Aims and fires 1 Compressed Round at the enemy, dealing 1 instance of Incantation DMG to an area on hit.
Temperance
Scorch Enhancement: Applies one of three random debuffs whenever Scorch is inflicted — -20% ATK, -10% Esper RES, or +10% Break Efficiency, lasting 15s. Same effect cannot stack. Also grants Adler DEF +20%.
Overview
Adler functions as a defensive support who provides shields through his Blessing mechanic while contributing Incantation DMG over time. His Karma system rewards sustained combat, with each Basic Attack hit building stacks that empower his Skill’s damage output.
Build Priority
Stat Priority
| Priority | Stat | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DEF% | Strengthens Blessing shield and synergizes with A4 Awakening |
| 2 | ATK% | Increases Skill and Ultimate damage |
| 3 | HP% | General survivability |
| 4 | Energy Regen | Faster Ultimate access |
Best Cartridge: Kingdom’s Guard
Provides defensive bonuses that synergize with Adler’s shield-focused kit.
Alternative: Crimson: Twin Butterflies
Awakening Priority
| Level | Name | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | Form | Grants 20 stacks of Karma when casting Tranquility |
| A2 | Sensation | Each Karma stack grants 3% DMG Bonus |
| A3 | Perception | Increases Shield of Blessing by 20% |
| A4 | Formation | Absorbs overflow damage based on 50% of DEF when Blessing breaks |
| A5 | Discernment | Grants 20 Ultimate Energy when casting Tranquility |
| A6 | All Forms Are Void | Extends Blessing duration to 12s |
Resonance
- R1 Cleanse: Increases skill level of Deliverance, Evil’s Bane, and Tranquility by 1
- R2 Enlightened Guardian: Increases team’s Incantation DMG by 10% while protected by Blessing
Gameplay Tips
- Build Karma stacks through Basic Attacks before using Skill
- Use Evil’s Bane when at 20 Karma stacks for maximum Skill DMG bonus (40%)
- Tranquility grants 20 Karma instantly at A1, enabling immediate follow-up Skill
- Keep Blessing active on your main DPS for consistent protection