Rafa Builds in War of the Lions

Jul 4, 2024

Rafa Builds in War of the Lions

Introduction

  • Presenter: J7 Jace
  • Rafa received criticism due to PS1 experiences but is stronger in War of the Lions.
  • Key points:
    • Exclusive equipment
    • Sky Mantra's increased damage potential
    • RNG can affect effectiveness
    • With proper setup and luck, Rafa becomes one of the highest damage dealers.

Sky Mantra Overview

  • Devastating due to multi-hit magical attacks.
  • Effective regardless of Rafa's or target's Faith.
  • Key strategy: Boost Magic Attack (MA) and desired element.
  • Costs 0 MP; however, has charge time.
  • Potential for unsuccessful attacks.
  • Rafa's backstory adds character depth.

Favorite Build

  • Focus: Maximize MA and Elemental damage boost.
  • Equipment:
    • Dream Waker
    • Brass Coronet
    • Wizard's or Lordly Robe
    • Sage's Ring
  • Secondaries: Draw Out or Elemental (based on high MA).
  • Reaction & Movement Abilities:
    • Mana Shield
    • Manfont Combo (no MP usage)
  • Support Slot: Swiftness or Arcane Strength or Vehemence (from Dark Knight).
  • Advantages:
    • High damage output
    • Potential to defeat Lukavi in one action
    • Sage's Ring heals instead of harming Rafa
  • Disadvantages:
    • Poor mobility
    • Slower speed

Geomancer Build

  • Advantages:
    • +1 move stat
    • Equip swords and shields
  • Build Options:
    • Option 1:
      • Equipment: Rune Blade, Kaiser Shield, Brass Coronet, Wizard's Robe, Tynar Rouge
      • Mobility: Move +3 instead of Manafont
      • Enhanced mobility and hasted
      • Stick to Heaven's Wrath and Asura (lightning and fire boost)
    • Option 2:
      • Equipment: Moonblade, Aegis Shield, Brass Coronet, Lordly Robe, Sage's Ring
      • Less damage but Sky Mantra doesn’t harm Rafa.

Black Mage Build

  • Focus: Leverage magic multiplier for Sky Mantra
  • Build Details:
    • Slower speed compared to Sky Seer
    • Higher damage output
    • Equipment suggestions: Rod of Faith, Crown Scepter
    • Preferences:
      • Auto Potion over Mana Shield
      • Unique skills focus

Melee Magic Hybrid Build

  • Base: Ninja
  • Key Points:
    • Roleplay melee-magic hybrid build
    • Best ninja swords
    • Equipment: Arcane Strength, Brass Coronet, Sage's Ring

Conclusion

  • Key to success: Magic plus equipment, Sage's Ring, Arcane Strength/Swiftness
  • Outcome: High damage potential
  • Closing: More FFT videos to come.