This week we zoom in on the Sunstruck Aethermon Languravi. 

๐—ข๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜„:

Two abilities set Languravi aside from starting Aethermon: (1) The ability to gain extra XG – advancing Languravi players through the game faster than their peers; and (2) frequent access to (p)ure type moves (ignoring defense) – giving Languravi a strong matchup against defensive Aethermon.

๐—”๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜๐˜†

โ€œGain +1/2/3 XG when encountering a Special Characterโ€

Not only does this XG allow Languravi to level faster than other players; but can pay for a crucial item such as a potion that will save the player a trip to a Healing Location.

๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—•๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜๐—น๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜€ โ€œLuminous Glow, Radiant Glory, Incandescent Flare, Solar Blast โ€

โ€œDeal 3/6/9/12 (p)ure damageโ€

While these moves offer no bonus against opponents with no defense – all bosses and many players have some level of defense. 

๐Ÿฎ-๐—–๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜ โ€œPrepared Strikeโ€

โ€œ(R)eact: Buff: next attack gains (p)ure effect, +1dfโ€

This move allows Languravi to add the (p)ure effect to moves that might not have the typing (most neutral moves), while adding a small amount of toughness with +1df. As a (r)eact this decision does not take a turn to play.

๐Ÿฏ-๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜ โ€œBlinding Strikeโ€

โ€œ(Q)uick: Deal 5 (p)ure Damage, Buff: Gain 2 df until you next attackโ€

5 (q)uick and (p)ure damage is valuable. Because of the (q)uick typing, there is a good chance the 2df will trigger on turn turns, activating before your opponent’s attack on one turn, and not dispelling until after your opponentโ€™s next attack. 

๐Ÿฏ-๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜ โ€œEnlightenedโ€

โ€œGain 1XGโ€

This ability allows Languravi to gain extra XG from easy battles. When combined with โ€œBlinding Strikeโ€, it can extend the Df bonus for an additional turn.

๐Ÿฐ-๐—–๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜ โ€œMirror Strikeโ€

โ€œDeal twice any damage received this roundโ€

This has the potential to be the single most damaging move in the game. However, players should be aware that it is very ineffective in battles where Languravi is attacking first each round.

๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฝ ๐—”๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† โ€œGleaming Auraโ€

โ€œEnemy attacks do not benefit from the (p)ure effect against youโ€

Should a Languravi player opt for a highly defensive playstyle, this ability removes the weakness to (p)ure attacks.

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3 down, 5 player Aethermon to go. Looking forward to the next

Shine On AetherRen