Hephaestus

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[Robot Engineer]  Hephaestus 【ロボットエンジニア】ヘパイストス

Rarity 3 Cost 8 HP 480+96.633*(Lv-1) ATK 240+59.286*(Lv-1) HP @ Lv 60 6181.347 ATK @ Lv 60 3737.874 Max HP+20 Lv, +2000 HP 10114.007 Max ATK+20 Lv, +2000 ATK 6923.594 Skills Bronze Quickener [After MovingAfter this unit is held and released by their player. Triggered and applied before [After Not Moving] effects. Effects of the same timing from same unit are all triggered together before they are applied.] Apply Weapon Change (Magic)Changes the unit's weapon type to Magic-ranged for 3 turns. (Buff) to self / 50~100% [After HittingFor each unit with >0HP hit. Triggered and applied after damage calculation, after attack damage is applied, after the target's [When Hit] effects. Effects of the same timing from same unit are all triggered together before they are applied.] Apply ParalysisATK Down by 0.9x ~ 0.45x, cannot move at will for 5 turns (Debuff) to hit units / 15~30% Weakness Spotter [Before HittingFor each unit with >0HP hit. Triggered and applied before damage calculation, before attack damage is applied, after [Before Being Attacked] effects, before [When Hit] effects from the target. Effects of the same timing from same unit are all triggered together before they are applied.] Apply WeaknessDEF Down by 1.2x ~ 2.4x for 1 turn (Debuff) to hit units / 15~30% [Attack ModifierAll modifiers stack with each other. Piercing modifiers do not stack with other piercing modifiers of the same status.] Deal extra damage against 6 skills Expand Mechaman (x1.5), Clockwork Assassin (x1.5), Clockwork Eliminator (x1.5), Incredible Machine Body (x1.5), Living Mechaman (x1.5), Mechaman (x1.5)     Deal 1.5x damage to Bestow MechamanAcquire skill for 4 turns: [Before Being Hit] Apply Tenacity to self / 60% (Irremovable Buff)-affected enemies     Deal 1.5x damage to Bestow Mechaman (Amatsumara)Acquire skill for 1 turn: [Before Being Hit] Apply Tenacity to self / 60% (Irremovable Buff)-affected enemies / 100% System Melder [Before HittingFor each unit with >0HP hit. Triggered and applied before damage calculation, before attack damage is applied, after [Before Being Attacked] effects, before [When Hit] effects from the target. Effects of the same timing from same unit are all triggered together before they are applied.] Apply CritATK Up by 2x ~ 4x for 1 turn (Buff) to self and allies on the left and right of self / 15~30% [Turn StartTriggers on turn start of their player, after [Phase Start] effects, before [Opponent Turn Start] effects. Effects of the same timing from same unit are all triggered together before they are applied.] Apply Glint+10% skill activation rate for 2 turns (Buff) to self / 35~70% Purity Devotee [Phase StartTriggers on their player's first turn of each phase, before [Turn Start] effects. Effects of the same timing from same unit are all triggered together before they are applied.] Apply Nullify DebuffPrevent receiving debuff once for 4 turns. Vanishes after use. (Buff) to allies directly adjacent to self / 40~80% [Before HittingFor each unit with >0HP hit. Triggered and applied before damage calculation, before attack damage is applied, after [Before Being Attacked] effects, before [When Hit] effects from the target. Effects of the same timing from same unit are all triggered together before they are applied.] Apply Nullify BuffPrevent receiving buff once for 4 turns. Vanishes after use. (Debuff) to hit units / 20~40% Factory Ascension OpportunityDivinity Wrought Apply Duplicate BuffThe inflicting card copies a buff from the target. Duration of buffs are reset and original Status Lv is maintained. (Debuff) to hit units + Apply ConcentrationATK Up by 1.1x ~ 2.2x, skill activation rate +10% for 2 turns (Buff) to self and allies directly adjacent to self + Apply Remove BuffRemove one buff (Debuff) to hit units 2x Expand Show equipable ARs (104) Illustration GomTang Scenario ―― Voice Kenji Nomura Sex/GenderAs defined in the game data, might not be accurate to official localization Male Gate Olympus Guild Crafters;Unaffiliated School Kamata Technical Academy Weight (kg) 121（With Prosthetics） Height (cm) 195 Summon Date 12/09 Release Date 2019-05-28 (v4.0.0) Strategy (placeholder) Enemy-only

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CollapseOfficial English "A genius System engineer who hails from the world of Olympus, but is now affiliated with the Crafters and attends university in Kamata. Although born to the bloodline that produces World Representatives, his peers refused to count him among their number and expelled him from Olympus while he was still an infant. He refers to the woman who raised him in their place as his Mama, and venerates her and those who bear her likeness to the point of zealotry. Out of shame at his appearance, he has meticulously created a robotic version of his ideal self, whom he calls Talos. Hephaestus himself feels deep sympathy for those who were abandoned at a young age, and feels compelled to help ease their pain just as they ease his. By contrast, Talos is drawn to those who, much like himself, were created so that they might be loved by others."

ExpandTranslated from Japanese Transient from the world of Olympus and a genius systems engineer. He is a graduate student affiliated with the artisan's guild the Kamata Crafters. In his home world he was born to and immediately abandoned by a family that evacuated the World Representative, never accepted as one of them. Whenever he sees anyone who reminds him of the parental figure who raised him instead, he refers to them as mother and sees them as his absolute sanctuary. He has a deep complex about his appearance, so he is making a robot called Talos that is an idealization of himself down to the smallest details. Hephaestus has the deepest sympathies for anyone abandoned while very young, unable to stop himself from offering mutual comfort. On the other hand, his robot sympathizes with those like itself as someone who was created to be loved.

ExpandOfficial Japanese 異世界オリュンポス生まれの、天才システム工学者「転光生」。技術者たちのギルド・蒲田クラフターズに所属する大学院生。故郷においては世界代行者を排出する一族に生まれるもすぐに捨てられ、その一員と認められなかった男。代わりに自分を育ててくれた育ての親の面影を持つ者を「母様（かかさま）」と呼び、絶対の聖域とする。己の容姿に強いコンプレックスを持ち、理想の自分を細部まで実現したタロスというロボットを自作している。ヘパイストスは幼くして捨てられた者に対して、深い同情を抱き、傷の舐め合いをせずには居られない。片や、彼の自作ロボットは、己と同じ「誰かに愛されるために造られた者」に対して共感を抱く。

Relation	From Others		To Others
Like	Breke Otohime→		→ Kagutsuchi R-19 Ebisu
Dislike	Kurogane→		→ Takemaru

[Perfected Automaton]  Hephaestus 【我が理想の自動人形】ヘパイストス

Rarity 5 Cost 24 HP 1740+93.98*(Lv-1) ATK 920+52.347*(Lv-1) HP @ Lv 70 8224.62 ATK @ Lv 70 4531.943 Max HP+20 Lv, +2000 HP 12104.22 Max ATK+20 Lv, +2000 ATK 7578.883 Skills Bronze Quickener [After MovingAfter this unit is held and released by their player. Triggered and applied before [After Not Moving] effects. Effects of the same timing from same unit are all triggered together before they are applied.] Apply Weapon Change (Magic)Changes the unit's weapon type to Magic-ranged for 3 turns. (Buff) to self / 50~100% [After HittingFor each unit with >0HP hit. Triggered and applied after damage calculation, after attack damage is applied, after the target's [When Hit] effects. Effects of the same timing from same unit are all triggered together before they are applied.] Apply ParalysisATK Down by 0.9x ~ 0.45x, cannot move at will for 5 turns (Debuff) to hit units / 15~30% Weakness Spotter [Before HittingFor each unit with >0HP hit. Triggered and applied before damage calculation, before attack damage is applied, after [Before Being Attacked] effects, before [When Hit] effects from the target. Effects of the same timing from same unit are all triggered together before they are applied.] Apply WeaknessDEF Down by 1.2x ~ 2.4x for 1 turn (Debuff) to hit units / 15~30% [Attack ModifierAll modifiers stack with each other. Piercing modifiers do not stack with other piercing modifiers of the same status.] Deal extra damage against 6 skills Expand Mechaman (x1.5), Clockwork Assassin (x1.5), Clockwork Eliminator (x1.5), Incredible Machine Body (x1.5), Living Mechaman (x1.5), Mechaman (x1.5)     Deal 1.5x damage to Bestow MechamanAcquire skill for 4 turns: [Before Being Hit] Apply Tenacity to self / 60% (Irremovable Buff)-affected enemies     Deal 1.5x damage to Bestow Mechaman (Amatsumara)Acquire skill for 1 turn: [Before Being Hit] Apply Tenacity to self / 60% (Irremovable Buff)-affected enemies / 100% System Melder [Before HittingFor each unit with >0HP hit. Triggered and applied before damage calculation, before attack damage is applied, after [Before Being Attacked] effects, before [When Hit] effects from the target. Effects of the same timing from same unit are all triggered together before they are applied.] Apply CritATK Up by 2x ~ 4x for 1 turn (Buff) to self and allies on the left and right of self / 15~30% [Turn StartTriggers on turn start of their player, after [Phase Start] effects, before [Opponent Turn Start] effects. Effects of the same timing from same unit are all triggered together before they are applied.] Apply Glint+10% skill activation rate for 2 turns (Buff) to self / 35~70% Immaculate Flamecraft [Before HittingFor each unit with >0HP hit. Triggered and applied before damage calculation, before attack damage is applied, after [Before Being Attacked] effects, before [When Hit] effects from the target. Effects of the same timing from same unit are all triggered together before they are applied.] Apply Nullify DebuffPrevent receiving debuff once for 4 turns. Vanishes after use. (Buff) to self and allies directly adjacent to self / 30~60% [After HittingFor each unit with >0HP hit. Triggered and applied after damage calculation, after attack damage is applied, after the target's [When Hit] effects. Effects of the same timing from same unit are all triggered together before they are applied.] +5~10 CP to self / 45~90% [After HittingFor each unit with >0HP hit. Triggered and applied after damage calculation, after attack damage is applied, after the target's [When Hit] effects. Effects of the same timing from same unit are all triggered together before they are applied.] Apply StigmaDEF Down by 1.15x ~ 2.3x, -150~-300HP/turn for 3 turns (Debuff) to hit units / 20~40% Factory Ascension OpportunityDivinity Wrought Apply Duplicate BuffThe inflicting card copies a buff from the target. Duration of buffs are reset and original Status Lv is maintained. (Debuff) to hit units + Apply ConcentrationATK Up by 1.1x ~ 2.2x, skill activation rate +10% for 2 turns (Buff) to self and allies 1 square around self + Apply Remove BuffRemove one buff (Debuff) to hit units 4x Expand Show equipable ARs (108) Illustration GomTang Scenario ―― Voice Kenji Nomura Sex/GenderAs defined in the game data, might not be accurate to official localization Male Gate Olympus Guild Crafters;Unaffiliated School Kamata Technical Academy Weight (kg) 121（With Prosthetics） Height (cm) 195 Summon Date 12/09 Release Date 2019-05-28 (v4.0.0) Strategy (placeholder) Enemy-only

CollapseOfficial English "The flame that smolders within Hephaestus is imbued with a Rule that scours away all impurities, leaving behind nothing but the purest truth. This ability makes him capable of understanding even the most complex of Systems, but due to his speech impediment, he struggles to convey any of his findings to others. However, he has redesigned and upgraded a robot brought from his home world to act as an ideal version of himself in his place. Created by melding together several different Systems, this perfected robot is capable of adapting optimally to any situation and of perceiving and exploiting the weaknesses of any System; however, he is held back from his fullest potential by his creator's failings as a commander. Hephaestus suffers from a deep-seated jealous streak, and finds it difficult to conceal his envy of other, more charismatic Crafters."

ExpandTranslated from Japanese The fire in Hephaestus has the power to burn away all impurities and leave behind only the unvarnished truth. By using this he is able to understand any sort of complicated system, but due to the speech impediment that gave rise to his complex he is unable to convey this understanding well to anyone. In exchange, he has remodeled the robot created in his home world until it has reached the heights of what he calls his ideal self. The thing created from a connected collection of mechanisms can adapt to all situations and hit the weaknesses of any mechanism. Because it is the ideal, it is always the best. Unfortunately since Hephaestus's orders are poor its performance cannot be perfectly displayed. He is fascinated by those who resemble himself, and he cannot hide his deep, contrarian jealousy towards artificers who possess leadership qualities.

ExpandOfficial Japanese ヘパイストスに宿る炎は、あらゆる不純物を燃やし、最も純粋な真実だけをその後に残すための「権能」を有する。これを用いて彼は、いかなる複雑な機構（システム）でも理解することが出来るが、コンプレックスに由来する口下手のため、それを誰かに上手く伝えることが出来ない。しかし、その代わりに彼は、かつて故郷で産み出したロボットを「理想の自分」と呼ぶべき高みにまで改造してしまった。複数の機構を継ぎ接いで造られたそれは、あらゆる状況に適応し、あらゆる機構の弱点を突くことができる。故に理想、常に最高。しかし、ヘパイストスの命令が拙いために、そのパフォーマンスは十全に発揮されずにいる。自分と似た者を惹きつける、リーダーシップがある技術者に対して、深くもひねくれた嫉妬を隠せない。

[An Ideal Summer Waltz]  Hephaestus 【理想描く夏の円舞】ヘパイストス

Variant Summer Rarity 5 Cost 24 HP 1457+91.204*(Lv-1) ATK 943+57.776*(Lv-1) HP @ Lv 70 7750.076 ATK @ Lv 70 4929.544 Max HP+20 Lv, +2000 HP 11574.156 Max ATK+20 Lv, +2000 ATK 8085.064 Skills Performer [Phase StartTriggers on their player's first turn of each phase, before [Turn Start] effects. Effects of the same timing from same unit are all triggered together before they are applied.] Apply ConcentrationATK Up by 1.1x ~ 2.2x, skill activation rate +10% for 2 turns (Buff) to self / 50~100% [After MovingAfter this unit is held and released by their player. Triggered and applied before [After Not Moving] effects. Effects of the same timing from same unit are all triggered together before they are applied.] Apply ArdorATK Up by 1.2x ~ 2.4x, +5CP/turn for 2 turns (Buff) to allies 1 square around self / 40~80% [While MovingWhen this unit is held by their player.] Increase horizontal movement by 1 / 100% Those Etched in Each Other's Hearts [Before HittingFor each unit with >0HP hit. Triggered and applied before damage calculation, before attack damage is applied, after [Before Being Attacked] effects, before [When Hit] effects from the target. Effects of the same timing from same unit are all triggered together before they are applied.] Attract enemies in a 3x3 area around the 2nd square in front of self by 2 squares / 45~90% [After MovingAfter this unit is held and released by their player. Triggered and applied before [After Not Moving] effects. Effects of the same timing from same unit are all triggered together before they are applied.] Apply ComboATK Down by 0.6x (excepting charge attacks), attack twice each turn for 2 turns (Buff) to self / 45~90% [Phase StartTriggers on their player's first turn of each phase, before [Turn Start] effects. Effects of the same timing from same unit are all triggered together before they are applied.] +15~30 CP to self and allies on the left and right of self / 45~90% Those Etched in Each Other's Minds [Phase StartTriggers on their player's first turn of each phase, before [Turn Start] effects. Effects of the same timing from same unit are all triggered together before they are applied.] Apply EvasionDEF Up by 0.01x ~ 0.005x for 1 turn (Buff) to self / 45~90% [After MovingAfter this unit is held and released by their player. Triggered and applied before [After Not Moving] effects. Effects of the same timing from same unit are all triggered together before they are applied.] (Total turns 2, 4, 6...) Apply EvasionDEF Up by 0.01x ~ 0.005x for 1 turn (Buff) to self / 40~80% [Attack ModifierAll modifiers stack with each other. Piercing modifiers do not stack with other piercing modifiers of the same status.] Deal extra damage against 6 skills Expand Mechaman (x1.5), Clockwork Assassin (x1.5), Clockwork Eliminator (x1.5), Incredible Machine Body (x1.5), Living Mechaman (x1.5), Mechaman (x1.5)     Deal 1.5x damage to Bestow MechamanAcquire skill for 4 turns: [Before Being Hit] Apply Tenacity to self / 60% (Irremovable Buff)-affected enemies     Deal 1.5x damage to Bestow Mechaman (Amatsumara)Acquire skill for 1 turn: [Before Being Hit] Apply Tenacity to self / 60% (Irremovable Buff)-affected enemies / 100% Floor Controller [Before HittingFor each unit with >0HP hit. Triggered and applied before damage calculation, before attack damage is applied, after [Before Being Attacked] effects, before [When Hit] effects from the target. Effects of the same timing from same unit are all triggered together before they are applied.] Apply CharmCannot attack for 3 turns (Debuff) to hit units     Apply CharmCannot attack for 3 turns (Debuff) to enemies near hit units, behind them / 20~40% [After HittingFor each unit with >0HP hit. Triggered and applied after damage calculation, after attack damage is applied, after the target's [When Hit] effects. Effects of the same timing from same unit are all triggered together before they are applied.] Apply CritATK Up by 2x ~ 4x for 1 turn (Buff) to self / 45~90% [After HittingFor each unit with >0HP hit. Triggered and applied after damage calculation, after attack damage is applied, after the target's [When Hit] effects. Effects of the same timing from same unit are all triggered together before they are applied.] Apply CritATK Up by 2x ~ 4x for 1 turn (Buff) to allies on the left and right of self / 10~20% Happily Enchanted by the Master's DanceDivinity Wrought? Attract enemies in a 3x3 area around the 2nd square in front of self by 2 squares + Apply CritATK Up by 2x ~ 4x for 1 turn (Buff) to self and allies on the left and right of self + +5~10 CP to self and allies 1 square around self 4x Expand Show equipable ARs (97) Illustration GomTang Scenario ―― Voice Kenji Nomura Sex/GenderAs defined in the game data, might not be accurate to official localization Male Gate Olympus Guild Crafters;Unaffiliated School Kamata Technical Academy Weight (kg) 121（With Prosthetics） Height (cm) 195 Summon Date 12/09 Release Date 2020-08-07 (v4.9.4) Strategy (placeholder) Enemy-only

CollapseOfficial English "Hephaestus cherishes the sea, a treasured realm brimming with memories of the one who became his mother. The gentle rhythm of the waves takes him back to days when its embrace lulled him to sleep in his cradle. Yet, summer, the peak season for visiting the sea, invokes conflicting feelings within him. A part of him shies away, repelled by the memories, while another part yearns for the familiar comfort. In this emotional tug of war, his unwavering devotion to the person he lovingly calls Mama inspires him to craft his very own ideal ocean. Like fervent ballroom dancers, the swirling currents of his conflicting emotions engage in an endless dance within his heart. The intensity of this spiraling motion carries them higher and higher, venturing into uncharted territories of his soul. As a robotics engineer, Hephaestus finds solace in connecting with people through the language of programming. It is in this realm of technology where he feels most at ease, embracing his passions and forging meaningful relationships."

ExpandTranslated from Japanese For Hephaestus, the ocean is an important place filled with the memories of the person who became his mother. He thinks of the sounds of the sea as a lullaby and the rolling waves as a cradle. Summer is the season in which hordes of people visit the beach, the place full of dear memories. On one hand he's displeased by this, but on the other he seems to have something like admiration for this as well. This sense of opposition and devotion to the one who holds the traces of the one he calls mother has at last set him up to start making his own ideal sea. These conflicting emotions draw a circle like a social dance with a lead and a follower. This spiraling action burns hotter than the sun, elevating to ever greater heights. As a robot technician, he gets on well with people who can understand programming languages.

ExpandOfficial Japanese ヘパイストスにとって「海」は、自分の母親となってくれた者との思い出の詰まった大切な場所である。潮騒に子守唄を、引き寄せる波に、そのゆりかごを思う。夏はそんな思い出の場所である大切な「海」に多数の人々が訪れる季節。それを疎ましく思う一方で、どこか憧れのようなものも抱いているようだ。その対抗心と、母様と呼ぶ相手の面影を持つ者への献身から、ついに自身の「理想の海」を創り出すことに取り掛かった。相反した感情は社交ダンスのリードとフォローの関係の如く舞踏の輪を描いてゆく。その螺旋運動は太陽よりも熱く燃え上がり、より高き何かへと昇華されゆくのだ。ロボット技術者として、プログラム言語で通じ合える相手に対しては相性が良い。

CV

CV

Event	Line
Summon	...y-yeah. I'm the real Hephaestus. Everyone knits their brows at me thinking I'm stupid and servile. It's okay. I'll blow my gloominess away with my next weapon.
Beginning of Battle	The only time I'm needed is when hellfire burns the battlefield. Talos, kick aside anyone in Mother's way.
Move	Go, Talos!
Attacking	Throw it!
Skill Activation	I thought this would happen...mm!
Hit (minor)	Hmph! Minor damage.
Hit (major)	M-move Talos!
Charge	Go, my ideal perfect self! Factory Ascension Opportunity, Talos Idanikos!
Victory	Shit, I knew my goddamned ideal self would work out. I'm sure...Mother can be happy with him.
KO'd	So I guess I go down staying as a piece of crappy garbage. There never was anyone...who'd I'd make happy.
Love	Do-do not cheat on me. Never, never! Swear that you will only love me, love this despicable me. Or else, I'll have you experience things that'd make you want to die from embarrassment.
Title Screen	Tokyo Afterschool Summoners.　Aah. This city is about to become a battlefield. The worst kind of place, the one that needs garbage like me.
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Talos

Event	Line
Summon	Wahahah, I'm Hephaestus! They call me Olympus's passionate craftsman. Call me brother and adore me!
Beginning of Battle	The battefield is nothing to fear because I, Hephaestus, am dyed the colors of war!
Move	Yes, intense and sturdy.
Attacking	Aim and fire!
Skill Activation	Bathe in scorching heat!
Hit (minor)	Nngh.
Hit (major)	Output declining.
Charge	My ideal heart burns in my body of steel. That was how I was wished to be. Factory Ascension Opportunity, Talos Idanikos!
Victory	There's no need to finish them off. I, Hephaestus, am also about passionate tolerance!
KO'd	Warning, spirit fluids leaking from heel section. Artificial human Talos, suspending...func...tion...
Love	Would you think of my creator together with me? If so, I, Talos, shall always devote my calor to you.
Title Screen	Tokyo Afterschool Summoners. Artificial human Talos, Commencing startup sequence……… ‘Sup! Sorry to keep you waiting! I’m Hephaestus!
Event (Shop)	Line
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Appearances

Transient Summons

Transient	Transient Summon
Hephaestus ()	- Hephaestus and Durga Date Quests (2023) - Chapter 9 Transient Summon (2020 Jan) (2020) - Chapter 9 Special Transient Summon (2019)
Hephaestus (Summer) ()	- Dear My Boy! Transient Summon (2025) - Virtual Summer Memories Transient Summon (2023 Re-Release) (2023) - Virtual Summer Memory Transient Summon (2021 Re-Release) (2021) - Official Tour! Crafters Pickup Transient Summon (2021) - Virtual Summer Memory Transient Summon (2020 December Re-Release) (2020) - Virtual Summer Memory Transient Summon (2020)

Notes

• Hephaestus is based on Greek god of smithing of the same name. Talos is based on a giant bronze automaton created by Hephaestus to protect Greek island, Crete, from invaders.
• The word "Idanikos" on his charge skill comes from the Greek word "ιδανικό", which means "ideal".

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