Unicorn Overlord: Best Build For Lex

When you're trying to build an army, your defensive characters are often unsung heroes. In Unicorn Overlord, you don't need to look any further than your old friend Lex for a decent tank to add to your Units. Lex is one of the first characters Alain recruits to his cause. Lex is primarily a defensive unit specialising in blocking Physical Attacks from reaching your back row.

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Lex is a Fighter class character who can be promoted into a Vanguard. His greatest assets are his high physical defense and HP stats, so you will need the right Weapons, Shields, Accessories, and Skills to make the most of him.

Lex Overview

Lex is primarily a defense-oriented character, though he also has decent options for attacking. His Physical Defense, HP, and Guard stats are by far his most valuable and will help him defend his allies in the back row.

If you're facing off against enemies who do really powerful physical ranged attacks, Lex is a great choice to add to your Unit because he excels in defending against these kinds of physical attacks.

Class

Fighter

Fighters are good at fighting enemies (especially Hunters) and protecting the allies behind them.

Leader Effect

Resist Ranged Assist

Lex takes less damage from Ranged Assist attacks.

Types

Armour

Infantry

Growth Types

Hardy

Increases the following stats:

• HP
• Physical Attack
• Physical Defense
• Magick Attack
• Magick Defense
• Evasion

Offensive

Increases the following stats:

• HP
• Physical Attack
• Magick Attack
• Accuracy
• Evasion

Lex cannot defend against Magick attacks or attacks that bypass armour.

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How To Recruit Lex

When looking to recruit characters, know that Lex is available automatically. You will always have him at your disposal throughout the game.

You are also able to have Alain marry Lex.

Best Equipment For Lex

Lex's Equipment should capitalise on his defensive capabilities and allow him to provide greater means of defense. It's also not a bad idea to equip him with items that will improve his HP and Guard stats.

Lex's Best Swords

Sword

Stats

Description

Templar's Sword

• 15 Physical Attack
• Plus one Physical Defense
• Plus five percent Guard Rate

This sword is great if Lex's primary role in his Unit is for him to provide defense. This is especially useful if many of his allies are squishy.

Sanguine Blade

• 16 Physical Attack
• Grants the Active Skill Sanguine Blade

This sword is useful because it allows him to periodically increase his HP with Sanguine Attack. If there is no healer in his Unit, consider equipping the Sanguine Blade and allowing him to be on the field longer. This is especially helpful if he gets hit by some powerful Magickal attacks.

Steel Sword

22 Physical Attack

This sword is useful if you don't have the Templar's Sword or the Sanguine Blade, or if you want Lex to be a little bit more offensive.

Lex's Best Shields

Shield

Stats

Description

Blue Rose Shield

• 6 Physical Defense
• 20 percent Guard Rate
• Plus one PP
• Grants the Royal Guard Passive Skill

This shield is a great choice if you want to increase Lex's defensive capabilities.

Templar's Shield

• 5 Physical Defense
• 15 percent Guard Rate
• Increases Guard Efficiency by 25 percent
• increases HP recovery by 25 percent

This shield is good if you have equipped Lex with the Sanguine Blade or if he is in the same Unit as a healer. It also increases his overall defensive stats.

Azure Crest Shield

• 5 Physical Defense
• 20 percent Guard Rate
• Increases Guard Efficiency by 25 percent
• Increases PP by one

This shield is great for increasing Lex's defensive stats and for giving him one extra PP.

Lex's Best Accessories

Accessory

Stats

Description

Gold Bangle

• Six Physical Defense
• Six Magick Defense

This is a good choice if you want to increase Lex's Physical Defense stat and give him a little bit more protection against Magick.

Gauntlets

• One Physical Defense
• Plus 20 percent Guard Rate boost

The Gauntlets give Lex a small boost in Physical Defense and boost his Guard Rate, making his defensive actions just a little bit stronger. This can be useful when you really need it.

Brown Beret

• One Physical Defense
• Plus eight percent Physical Attack.

If you want to increase Lex's offensive stats a little bit while still maintaining his incredible defense, try giving him the Brown Beret.

Carnelian Pendent

• Plus one AP

If you don't feel the need to increase Lex's Physical Defense stat, or you just want some extra AP, the Carnelian Pendant is a good choice.

Promoting Lex

Promoting Lex changes his class from Fighter to Vanguard. This change will greatly improve his defensive stats and increase his resistance against ranged attacks.

If you really need a good tank for one of your Units, Promoting Lex is a fantastic way to do that.

Unfortunately, Vanguard does not increase his defensive capabilities against Magick Attacks, so if you're predicting that you will need more defense against them, it may be best to go with another character.

Lex's Best Skills

Lex's Skills specialise in protecting his allies and increasing his own Defense stat.

These are Lex's Best Skills:

Skill

Description

Warding Slash

Attacks one enemy and grants Lex a 20 percent Physical Defense bonus.

Arrow Cover

Protects an ally from all incoming damage.

Quick Guard

Blocks an enemy.

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