Krampus/Strategy
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Overview
☆3/☆4 Krampus
Krampus is one of the few units whose element changes with rarity; his 3star being 
WOOD, his 4star being 
NETHER, and his 5star being 
FIRE. Fire and Wood tend to have more weaknesses than Nether, but in most cases, element advantage shouldn't matter much.
Krampus serves as a debuff-oriented damage dealer, and he fulfills that role by inflicting 
CurseATK Down by 0.8x ~ 0.4x for 5 turns (Debuff) on enemies when he's struck as well as draining a whopping 50 CP and inflicting 
StigmaDEF Down by 1.15x ~ 2.3x, -150~-300HP/turn for 3 turns (Debuff) when he attacks. He has an innate damage boost against CurseATK Down by 0.8x ~ 0.4x for 5 turns (Debuff), and StigmaDEF Down by 1.15x ~ 2.3x, -150~-300HP/turn for 3 turns (Debuff) itself roughly doubles the damage enemies take; as a result, Krampus can offer quite potent offense. He can give himself 
ConcentrationATK Up by 1.1x ~ 2.2x, skill activation rate +10% for 2 turns (Buff) each Phase start, which bolsters his damage further and helps him trigger his skills, and can also give teammates 
ArdorATK Up by 1.2x ~ 2.4x, +5CP/turn for 2 turns (Buff) and CP when moved.
However, many of Krampus' skills are limited in use, and their individual chances to trigger aren't very high. His CurseATK Down by 0.8x ~ 0.4x for 5 turns (Debuff) infliction will only trigger about half the time at best, and Krampus will still take the full brunt of an attack due to the skill triggering after damage has been dealt. His on-move ArdorATK Up by 1.2x ~ 2.4x, +5CP/turn for 2 turns (Buff) and additional CP lets him strengthen his teammates, but it also only triggers half the time. His Phase-start ConcentrationATK Up by 1.1x ~ 2.2x, skill activation rate +10% for 2 turns (Buff) is meant to help alleviate these issues by increasing his proc chances, but even this status isn't a guarantee each Phase. As such, Krampus greatly benefits from status buffs that improve the chances of his skills triggering, such as 
Glint+10% skill activation rate for 2 turns (Buff), ConcentrationATK Up by 1.1x ~ 2.2x, skill activation rate +10% for 2 turns (Buff), and 
Prayer+10% skill activation rate for 6 turns (Buff).
Ultimately, the real draw to Krampus is his reliable -50 CP drain and StigmaDEF Down by 1.15x ~ 2.3x, -150~-300HP/turn for 3 turns (Debuff) infliction, which triggers while he attacks and therefore roughly and routinely doubles his damage against anything he hits.
☆5 Krampus
Much like his other cards, 
Krampus (Jiangshi) also offers strong offensive capabilities, reliable debuffs, CP drain, and slight team support, but he does so in ways which are comparatively more reliable (and useful) to the player.
Krampus (Jiangshi)'s main source of damage is through his StigmaDEF Down by 1.15x ~ 2.3x, -150~-300HP/turn for 3 turns (Debuff) infliction every five turns, his bonus damage to said StigmaDEF Down by 1.15x ~ 2.3x, -150~-300HP/turn for 3 turns (Debuff), his 
ATK UpATK Up by 1.1x ~ 2.2x for 4 turns (Buff) when he appears, his nearly-constant source of 
LimitATK Up by 1x~2x → 2x~4x as HP→0 for 1 turn (Buff), and his 
BreakCannot move at will, DEF Down by 1.2x ~2.4x for 2 turns (Debuff) on Charge. His skills are structured such that his temporary ATK UpATK Up by 1.1x ~ 2.2x for 4 turns (Buff) will never overlap with his natural StigmaDEF Down by 1.15x ~ 2.3x, -150~-300HP/turn for 3 turns (Debuff); even so, he'll always have at least a x2 to x4 attack modifier just by being on the field, depending on his health. To supplement this role, Krampus is also immune to all status effects which reduce his attack, which makes his offense that much more consistent.
In a longer battle, even after his ATK UpATK Up by 1.1x ~ 2.2x for 4 turns (Buff) has worn off, his many offense-boosting statuses can still coincide. His LimitATK Up by 1x~2x → 2x~4x as HP→0 for 1 turn (Buff) is practically constant, his StigmaDEF Down by 1.15x ~ 2.3x, -150~-300HP/turn for 3 turns (Debuff) can be easily exploited by using another debuffer or simply accounting for turn progression, he naturally has an innate x2 attack bonus against StigmaDEF Down by 1.15x ~ 2.3x, -150~-300HP/turn for 3 turns (Debuff), and his Charge inflicts BreakCannot move at will, DEF Down by 1.2x ~2.4x for 2 turns (Debuff), further reducing enemy defenses. Under normal gameplay, it's possible for Krampus (Jiangshi) to routinely gain a x9 attack modifier, and if you also apply his Charge, his initial ATK UpATK Up by 1.1x ~ 2.2x for 4 turns (Buff), or any other attack buffs, that modifier goes even higher.
Krampus (Jiangshi) retains his ability to inflict debuffs, keeping StigmaDEF Down by 1.15x ~ 2.3x, -150~-300HP/turn for 3 turns (Debuff) but trading the others for 
Nullify BuffPrevent receiving buff once for 4 turns. Vanishes after use. (Debuff) and 
Remove BuffRemove one buff (Debuff). While Krampus cannot inflict StigmaDEF Down by 1.15x ~ 2.3x, -150~-300HP/turn for 3 turns (Debuff) by attacking, he can inflict Nullify BuffPrevent receiving buff once for 4 turns. Vanishes after use. (Debuff) and Remove BuffRemove one buff (Debuff) by doing so, and his weapon range now allows him to potentially disable enemies' status buffs and drain their CP in a more generous range than his other cards. StigmaDEF Down by 1.15x ~ 2.3x, -150~-300HP/turn for 3 turns (Debuff) is now an every-5-turn nuke, and will hit every enemy on the map regardless of their position; while Krampus cannot inflict this status per attack like his other cards, it is still guaranteed to trigger regardless of Phase and is still quite an advantage. The every-5-turn StigmaDEF Down by 1.15x ~ 2.3x, -150~-300HP/turn for 3 turns (Debuff) nuke also doubles as a slight team support, due to it effectively doubling your whole team's offense, quadrupling Krampus', and bestowing 
Blessing+300~600HP/turn for 4 turns (Buff) to your entire field.
Highlights
☆3/☆4 Krampus
Class: Glass Cannon, Debuffer
Gameplay Role:
Pros
+ Default and LB3+ allow Krampus to deal very potent damage, LB3+ in particular. LB3+ also lets him completely shut down enemy Charges.
+ LB1 allows him to boost his teammates' offense.
+ LB2, LB3+, and Charge let him inflict multiple debuffs, which can be very useful in certain team compositions.
Cons
- Less-than-ideal proc rates for most of his skills; he'll need some help to make them consistent.
- LB2 triggers after damage is dealt, which makes it hard to efficiently use.
- Slash attack range, which limits his LB3+, delegates him to a front-line role, and makes for less flexible team formations and setups.
☆5 Krampus
Class: Glass Cannon, Debuffer, Disruptive Support
Gameplay Role:
Pros
+ Default, LB2, and LB3 give Krampus (Jiangshi) very high damage output due to the numerous buffs he gives himself and the debuffs he inflicts, notably StigmaDEF Down by 1.15x ~ 2.3x, -150~-300HP/turn for 3 turns (Debuff). LB2 also allows him to maintain his damage at high levels due to being immune to all attack reduction debuffs.
+ Krampus doesn't need to be moved to trigger any of his skills, making him self-sufficient and able to be used in many team setups and compositions.
+ LB1 lets Krampus inflict both Nullify BuffPrevent receiving buff once for 4 turns. Vanishes after use. (Debuff) and Remove BuffRemove one buff (Debuff). While these skills only have a 50-60% chance to trigger per attack, it's noteworthy that Krampus can potentially remove many enemy buffs by simply attacking.
+ LB3 gives Krampus an every-5-turn StigmaDEF Down by 1.15x ~ 2.3x, -150~-300HP/turn for 3 turns (Debuff) and Blessing+300~600HP/turn for 4 turns (Buff) nuke, essentially granting him slight team support.
Cons
- In the instances where Krampus (Jiangshi) needs to be moved, he offers absolutely nothing to himself, nor his team.
- ATK UpATK Up by 1.1x ~ 2.2x for 4 turns (Buff) and 
DEF UpDEF Up by 0.9x ~ 0.45x for 4 turns (Buff) only trigger when Krampus appears; while they grant him a strong opening hand, they do not reapply themselves at any other point during battle. As such, Krampus is encouraged to attack quickly to maximize his initial offensive power.
- Krampus offers no defensive abilities after his DEF UpDEF Up by 0.9x ~ 0.45x for 4 turns (Buff) runs out, and will take the full brunt of any attack unless properly shielded.
Gameplay Role
☆3/☆4 Krampus
Glass Cannon
Krampus specializes in damage output which hinges on his debuff infliction. If the enemy is given CurseATK Down by 0.8x ~ 0.4x for 5 turns (Debuff), either by Krampus taking damage or through some other means, Krampus can utilize his innate damage boost against said debuff. Furthermore, Krampus is a very reliable source of StigmaDEF Down by 1.15x ~ 2.3x, -150~-300HP/turn for 3 turns (Debuff), which also increases his damage output; if ConcentrationATK Up by 1.1x ~ 2.2x, skill activation rate +10% for 2 turns (Buff) happens to also trigger, that damage will be strengthened even more.
Debuffer
Thanks to his skills, Krampus can inflict three separate debuffs through various means. He can give CurseATK Down by 0.8x ~ 0.4x for 5 turns (Debuff) by getting hit, although he'll be taking full damage himself; he can give StigmaDEF Down by 1.15x ~ 2.3x, -150~-300HP/turn for 3 turns (Debuff) by attacking, effectively doubling the damage enemies receive; and he can give 
FearCannot move at will, -10CP/turn for 5 turns (Debuff) through his Charge. Although his attack range is limited, Krampus can prove to be useful, especially for certain team compositions that take advantage of these specific debuffs.
☆5 Krampus
Glass Cannon
Krampus (Jiangshi) excels at attack power through StigmaDEF Down by 1.15x ~ 2.3x, -150~-300HP/turn for 3 turns (Debuff), LimitATK Up by 1x~2x → 2x~4x as HP→0 for 1 turn (Buff), ATK UpATK Up by 1.1x ~ 2.2x for 4 turns (Buff), and his bonus damage to StigmaDEF Down by 1.15x ~ 2.3x, -150~-300HP/turn for 3 turns (Debuff). However, he lacks defense, and after his initial DEF UpDEF Up by 0.9x ~ 0.45x for 4 turns (Buff) wears off he is completely defenseless.
Debuffer
While Krampus (Jiangshi) lacks the amount of debuffs his regular card can inflict, he can still routinely inflict StigmaDEF Down by 1.15x ~ 2.3x, -150~-300HP/turn for 3 turns (Debuff) every few turns, and can inflict Nullify BuffPrevent receiving buff once for 4 turns. Vanishes after use. (Debuff) and Remove BuffRemove one buff (Debuff) by attacking.
Disruptive Support
In the situation where Krampus (Jiangshi) cannot attack or his attacks do not hit any enemies, his StigmaDEF Down by 1.15x ~ 2.3x, -150~-300HP/turn for 3 turns (Debuff) and Blessing+300~600HP/turn for 4 turns (Buff) nuke can still be launched every 5 turns, granting his team additional attack power and passive healing to help them clear Phases.
Stats and Seed Usage
| Unit | Max HP (unseeded) | Max HP (seeded) | Max ATK (unseeded) | Max ATK (seeded) | Max normal ATK per square (unseeded) | Max normal ATK per square (seeded) | Max CS ATK per square (unseeded, SALV1) | Max CS ATK per square (seeded, SALV1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
   |
5665 | 7574 | 4232 | 5897 | 1904 | 2653 | 3808 | 5307 |
   |
6325 | 8197 | 5015 | 6716 | 2257 | 3022 | 6770 | 9066 |
☆3/☆4 Krampus
Krampus serves as a damage dealer and debuffer. Because his skills have trouble triggering, anything that helps him do that job should be prioritized, such as Attack seeds and Skill seeds.
☆5 Krampus
Krampus (Jiangshi) serves as a very potent damage dealer and debuffer. Thankfully, most of his skills are guaranteed or nearly guaranteed to trigger, save for his on-attack Nullify BuffPrevent receiving buff once for 4 turns. Vanishes after use. (Debuff) and Remove BuffRemove one buff (Debuff); while he'd appreciate Skill seeds, they aren't vital. Krampus would benefit the most from Attack, HP, and Level seeds, in order to compensate for his lack of defenses and strengthen his offense as much as possible.
Team Synergy
☆3/☆4 Krampus
Damage Boosters
Krampus' damage output mainly depends on CurseATK Down by 0.8x ~ 0.4x for 5 turns (Debuff) and StigmaDEF Down by 1.15x ~ 2.3x, -150~-300HP/turn for 3 turns (Debuff), which are two debuffs. As such, he is a viable target for other buffs in order to multiply his damage further. Units such as 
Claude (Christmas) or 
Kenta (Valentine) can boost his offense considerably.
Damage Mitigation
Krampus' only means of reducing enemy damage is through his CurseATK Down by 0.8x ~ 0.4x for 5 turns (Debuff) infliction, and he takes full damage regardless if the skill triggers or not. Because of this, he's virtually defenseless. It's highly recommended to pair him with units who can bolster his defenses, such as 
Surtr or 
Triton.
Healers
Similarly, Krampus has no means of healing himself or other teammates. If you're attempting to trigger his CurseATK Down by 0.8x ~ 0.4x for 5 turns (Debuff), then taking units who can heal his HP is especially vital, such as 
Choji or 
Gyumao (Valentine).
Debuff Exploitation
Krampus can inflict three separate debuffs which other units can take advantage of. CurseATK Down by 0.8x ~ 0.4x for 5 turns (Debuff) can be exploited by 
Hanuman (Journey), for example, or Krampus himself can take advantage of CurseATK Down by 0.8x ~ 0.4x for 5 turns (Debuff) inflicted by other units, such as 
Shiro, 
Licho, or 
Fenrir (Make Sail). StigmaDEF Down by 1.15x ~ 2.3x, -150~-300HP/turn for 3 turns (Debuff) can be capitalized on by units such as Fenrir (Make Sail) or Krampus (Jiangshi), and FearCannot move at will, -10CP/turn for 5 turns (Debuff) can be used by units such as 
Nyarlathotep. If you'd like to really make use of his debuffs, you could pair him with units like 
Volos (Beachside), who deals additional damage to enemies with nearly any kind of debuff.
☆5 Krampus
Damage Boosters
Krampus (Jiangshi)'s offensive capabilities will mostly hinge on his StigmaDEF Down by 1.15x ~ 2.3x, -150~-300HP/turn for 3 turns (Debuff) and LimitATK Up by 1x~2x → 2x~4x as HP→0 for 1 turn (Buff). Given that that amounts to a single debuff and single buff, Krampus is an excellent target for additional buffs in order to further boost his damage. Units that can do so, such as Kenta (Valentine) or 
Thunderbird, would be recommended.
Damage Mitigation
Krampus (Jiangshi) gains a single means of defense through DEF UpDEF Up by 0.9x ~ 0.45x for 4 turns (Buff), but after that runs out, he's completely vulnerable. Pair him with units who can give him defense, such as 
Marchosias.
Healers
While he can heal himself through Blessing+300~600HP/turn for 4 turns (Buff) every 5 turns, Krampus (Jiangshi) cannot heal himself or other teammates through any other means. Use units who can supplement additional healing, like 
Chernobog (Beachside).
Board Nukers
It's possible to time Krampus (Jiangshi)'s StigmaDEF Down by 1.15x ~ 2.3x, -150~-300HP/turn for 3 turns (Debuff) nuke with an All-range CS in order to completely wipe out the enemy field. Consider pairing him with 
Kotaro (Beachside) or 
Gyumao.
AR Equipment
☆3/☆4/☆5 Krampus
ARs that bolster Krampus and Krampus (Jiangshi)'s damage output are recommended, as that is his strength. Both 
Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining and Chocolate From The Abyss offer damage boosts against enemies inflicted with CurseATK Down by 0.8x ~ 0.4x for 5 turns (Debuff), and those damage boosts stack with Krampus' innate one. Similarly, 
A Teacher and Student from Kamata gives Krampus (Jiangshi) a progressively stronger attack boost as the battle proceeds, which aligns with his every-5-turn StigmaDEF Down by 1.15x ~ 2.3x, -150~-300HP/turn for 3 turns (Debuff) nuke.
You can also play to Krampus' lesser strengths. If you'd like to shut enemies down even further, you could try 
Battle between Swordsmith and Swordsman, which gives Krampus (Jiangshi) the chance to apply an additional Remove BuffRemove one buff (Debuff) after he attacks, or Double Hero of the Holy Eve!, which gives Krampus a failsafe 
Guts+1HP when HP is at 0 at the end of the turn for 5 turns. Removed once activated. (Buff) in case he takes too much damage trying to trigger said CurseATK Down by 0.8x ~ 0.4x for 5 turns (Debuff).
Checks and Counters
☆3/☆4 Krampus
Skill Reduction
Krampus already has subpar proc rates on a good portion of his skills, so to be inflicted with a penalty to trigger said skills is quite a detriment to him. Be wary of 
Obstruct-15% skill activation rate for 2 turns (Debuff) and 
Drain-10% skill activation rate, -10CP/turn for 2 turns (Debuff).
Forced Movement
Krampus' range is Slash, which means that in order to make full use of his attack range and skills, he must be a front-line unit. Unfortunately, this means that if he happens to be blown back by an enemy such as 
Amatsumara, he'll have a tough time getting back into place to effectively contribute to your team.
☆5 Krampus
Attack Prevention
Krampus (Jiangshi) truly shines through his attacks, so if he is inflicted with 
CharmCannot attack for 3 turns (Debuff) or is locked out of range with something like 
OppressionCannot move at will for 2 turns (Debuff) or 
ParalysisATK Down by 0.9x ~ 0.45x, cannot move at will for 5 turns (Debuff), his capabilities are practically moot.
Teambuilding Options
This section consists of user-submitted builds that may not necessarily be viable for high level quests.
Arbitrary Team Name
| Team Details (submitted by UserName) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krampus 【Debuffer】 |
Krampus 【Moveslut, CP Battery】 |
Krampus 【Healer, Tank】 |
Krampus 【Support unit】 |
 Licht 【example of variant call】 |
 Anyone / no one 【Flexible】 |
| Cost: ≥X | |||||
Example team function description.