Capricorn Shura: The Ultimate Counter to Summoner-Type Saints
In the world of elite warriors, numerous saints excel at delivering devastating single-target attacks. Take the Marine General, Scylla Io, for example—his summoned creature, the Scylla, harnesses the power of six different monstrous forces. When multiple abilities trigger simultaneously during an attack, its destructive potential rivals that of a Gold Saint. However, even summoner-type saints have their natural counter: Capricorn Shura. As a warrior with growth-oriented skills, Shura stands out in remarkable ways. Let’s explore what makes him exceptional.
Shura vs. Milo: A Tale of Two Gold Saints
Both Shura and Milo are Gold Saints capable of executing multi-hit attacks, but their damage-dealing styles couldn’t be more different. Milo’s burst potential is undeniable—once a target is hit by three Scarlet Needles, his passive triggers, often dealing lethal damage. Although his Scarlet Cyclone grants him follow-up attacks to improve the efficiency of applying Scarlet Needles, his overall performance is heavily reliant on chance. This inconsistency has earned him the playful nickname “Luck Scorpion” among players.
Shura, on the other hand, offers something far more reliable. His signature move, Excalibur: Wild Dance, deals consistently high damage without the volatility seen in Milo’s gameplay. What truly sets Shura apart are his two passive abilities, both designed to amplify his damage output:
- Excalibur: Permanently increases Shura’s critical strike rating by at least 300 in battle. Pair this with the Kingfisher cosmos to deal true damage on critical hits, elevating his attacks to another level.
- Excalibur: Unsheathe: If Shura fails to eliminate an enemy in the current turn, he gains an additional attack segment in the next turn, significantly improving his execution potential.
Mastering Shura’s Playstyle
To maximize Shura’s effectiveness, prioritize upgrading Excalibur: Unsheathe first. This skill synergizes perfectly with Excalibur: Wild Dance, which possesses an innate growth mechanism: every time Shura eliminates a target using this skill, he permanently gains an extra attack segment for the remainder of the battle.
This effect isn’t limited to enemy saints—low-health summons are perfect targets for quickly stacking segments. After defeating four targets, Excalibur: Wild Dance can deal up to seven segments of damage. Combined with the bonus segment from Excalibur: Unsheathe, Shura can unleash an eight-hit combo that few can withstand.
Optimizing Team Composition
Shura excels against summoner-heavy lineups, but his full potential is unlocked with the right team support. Here’s a recommended formation:
- Kiki (Speed)
- June (Speed)
- Luna (Speed)
- Jamian (Support)
- Aiolia (AoE Damage)
- Shura (Single-Target Execution)
Kiki ensures early energy supply, allowing damage dealers to use skills from the first turn. The combination of June and Jamian offers robust healing and damage distribution at just one energy point per turn—more efficient than alternative setups.
Aiolia serves as the team’s primary area-of-effect attacker, softening enemy health bars to set up Shura for clean-up duty with Excalibur: Wild Dance. Each elimination not only weakens the opponent but also powers up Shura further, creating a snowball effect.
Luna’s Star Fortune should be timed strategically. Early on, grant extra turns to Aiolia to accelerate crowd control. In the late game, shift focus to Shura, enabling him to secure multiple kills in a single turn and rapidly stack his attack segments.
If you’re looking for a reliable, high-impact single-target damage dealer, Capricorn Shura is an excellent choice. His unique blend of consistency and scalability makes him a formidable force on any battlefield.
