Blue Archive Tutorial and Advice Video

Introduction

• Purpose: Provide tutorial and advice for playing Blue Archive.
• Suggestion to check out the full game review.
• Video time stamps for easy navigation.

Game Mechanics Overview

Character Roles

• Strikers (4): Frontline characters engaging in combat.
  • Types: Tank, Attacker, On-field Support.
• Special Students (2): Backline support characters.
  • Roles: Healers, Buffers, long-range Damage Dealers.

Combat System

• Similar to rock-paper-scissors mechanics.
• Character attack and enemy defense displayed for easy matching.
• Color blindness accommodations noted.
  • Enemy Types:
    • Explosive (students), Piercing (robots), Mystic (ghostly).
• Level 55 and above have exceptions to enemy types.
• Strategy depends on party composition:
  • Party Composition:
    • 1 Tank, 1+ Healers, Damage Dealers.

Character Skills and Leveling Up

Skills Overview

• Characters can have up to 4 skills:
  • EX Skill: Ultimate move activated during combat.
  • Passive Skills: Automatically used during battle.
• Skill leveling requires specific materials (e.g., Blu-rays, artifacts).

Character Rarity and Star Rankings

• Characters ranked from 1 to 5 stars.
• Higher star rankings unlock skills and enhance stats.
• Leveling requires Activity Reports and specific items.

Equipment

• Characters can wear three types of equipment.
• Equipment upgrades provide various stat buffs.
• Importance of matching equipment to character role.

Friendship System

• Gain stat buffs and unlock side stories through friendship.
• Max Friendship Levels:
  • 1/2 star: Level 10, 3 star: Level 20, 5 star: Level 100.

Game Modes and Resources

Mission Types

• Standard Missions: 18 levels with normal and hard modes.
• Commissions: Obtain Activity Reports and credits.
• Bounties: Use tickets to obtain leveling materials.
• Events: Special missions with unique rewards.

Total Assault and Joint Firing Drill

• Total Assault: Combat against a massive boss.
• Joint Firing Drill: Self-improvement mode focusing on personal bests.

Crafting

• Additional way to obtain materials and gifts.
• Prioritize resource management for high-quality materials.

Tactical Challenge Mode

• AI-controlled competition against other players; generally less rewarding.

Daily Routine

• Suggested daily routine for efficient resource management and gameplay.

Tips and Tricks

• Double-check enemy types before battles.
• Turn off auto end turn for tactical decisions.
• Use pause and restart buttons effectively during battles.
• Understand terrain types but focus on character skills and investment.
• Strategy for spending Pyroxine on character banners.

Final Thoughts

• Importance of engaging with the story and side content for full experience.
• Resources for further knowledge: Gameplay’s Beginner Guide, Valiant for advanced insights.

Conclusion

• Encouragement for questions and community engagement.
• Announcement of upcoming stream and potential Q&A.