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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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, 
Triton, or 
Marchosias.
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, 
Chernobog (Beachside), 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.
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AR Equipment
☆3/☆4 Krampus
ARs that bolster Krampus'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 a progressively stronger attack boost as the battle proceeds.
Alternatively, you can play to Krampus' lesser strengths. If you'd like to shut enemies down even further past CurseATK Down by 0.8x ~ 0.4x for 5 turns (Debuff), you could try 
Battle between Swordsmith and Swordsman, which gives Krampus the chance to apply 
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).
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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 much more of a detriment to him than other units. 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.
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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.