Ys 8: Lacrimosa Of Dana: Best Builds

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• Best Adol Christin Build

• Best Laxia von Roswell Build

• Best Sahad Nautilus Build

• Best Hummel Trabaldo Build

• Best Ricotta Beldine Build

• Best Dana Iclusia Build

• Best Party Composition

Ys 8: Lacrimosa of Dana has a surprisingly deep and robust combat system, allowing you to combine unique Skills together and switch to another character mid-battle to add an extra layer of strategy and execution to the mix. Setting up the perfect team composition, fit with excellent Skills and Accessories, will make you feel unstoppable.

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With so much variety at your fingertips from all six playable characters in the game, it's hard not to go wild and experiment with builds, trying to craft devastating combos or enhance your specific playstyle. Ys 8 encourages you to think outside the box and give everyone their fair shake, even if you've grown attached to your party.

Best Adol Christin Build

Adol wields a Sword, making him one of the best all-rounder characters in the game, which is what you would expect from the series's main protagonist. He possesses great mobility and excellent skills,can dominate bosses and standard enemies alike, and is easily one of the best playable characters in Lacrimosa of Dana.

You can find the complete list of Skills available to Adol here, but let's hand-pick a few of them from his robust and dominant list to craft a solid build to make him even better than he already is by default. You can also find out how to get every weapon of his by following this link, which will go a long way toward milking even more damage out of him.

Adol Build

Equipment

Stats

Mistileinn

Weapon

• STR: +303
• DEF: +20

Shining Chronos

Body

• DEF: +237
• HP: +200
• CRIT: +10 Percent

Battle Armlet

Arm

• DEF: +39
• STR: +30
• CRIT: +25 Percent

Ocean Hogeki

Equipment

Reduces SP cost by half and grants +40 STR.

Savage Mask

Equipment

Multiplies damage from Skills by x2.5 but increases SP Cost by x2.

Skills

Description

SP Cost

Brave Charge

Deals immense damage with excellent Stun/Break potential.

48 SP

Aura Blade

Channels Light into your sword and deliver a powerful vertical slice.

20 SP

Force Edge

Imbue your blade in Light and unleash a fast, deadly horizontal slash.

20 SP

Thrust Storm

Begin with a swift lunging attack before finishing with a powerful slash.

36 SP

Character Build Quicklinks

• Best Laxia von Roswell Build
• Best Sahad Nautilus Build
• Best Hummel Trabaldo Build
• Best Ricotta Beldine Build
• Best Dana Iclusia Build
• Best Party Composition

Best Laxia von Roswell Build

Laxia's gameplay centers around the Pierce Damage Type, meaning she is an excellent option when facing air-based enemies, accomplishing her anti-air dominance with her Rapier and devastating Skills. She's a fast-paced character with tremendous potential, even if her damage is a bit lacking compared to other party members.

For the complete rundown of all Laxia's Skills, you can find them here. However, just like with Adol, we selected the ideal Skills you will want to use with her to get the most out of her combat style to thrive more during encounters. Laxia is excellent against standard enemies but can seem lacking against certain Bosses, but can hold her own nonetheless. Additionally, you can find out how to craft all of her weapons by following this link!

Laxia Build

Equipment

Stats

Mercurius Blade

Weapon

• STR: +270
• DEF: +5

Lachesis Flare

Body

• DEF: +227
• HP: +350
• CRIT: +10 Percent

Battle Armlet

Arm

• DEF: +39
• STR: +30
• CRIT: +25 Percent

Ocean Hogeki

Equipment

Reduces SP cost by half and grants +40 STR.

Savage Mask

Equipment

Multiplies damage from Skills by x2.5 but increases SP Cost by x2.

Skills

Description

SP Cost

Piercing Tempest

Rapidly deliver six swift jabs before landing a final, devastating strike.

36 SP

Precious Impact

Plunge your charged Rapier into the ground, causing a wide AoE.

40 SP

Spark Chaser

Cast daggers made of lightning at targets nearby.

25 SP

Eagle Lancer

Charge your Rapier and deliver a devastating strike that can Stun.

22 SP

Character Build Quicklinks

• Best Adol Christin Build
• Best Sahad Nautilus Build
• Best Hummel Trabaldo Build
• Best Ricotta Beldine Build
• Best Dana Iclusia Build
• Best Party Composition

Best Sahad Nautilus Build

Sahad is a high-damaging character that can turn the tide of battle by consistently Breaking his targets, tanking incoming damage, and much more. His trusty Anchor is his default weapon, but he eventually moves to Hammers and Axes. However, he is extremely sluggish to control and offers almost no mobility, making him a bit underused in most parties.

Like everyone else, Sahad has a wide range of weapons, which you can find out how to obtain here. He dominates most Bosses, thanks to his heavy-hitting Skills and EXTRA Skill. But, as covered earlier, he isn't overly flashy or quick on his feet, which will turn many off when it comes to crafting their party. Nonetheless, if you want to use him, you can find his best Skills and Equipment below!

Sahad Build

Equipment

Stats

Leviathan Axe

Weapon

• STR: +320

Dragon Breastplate

Body

• DEF: +202
• STR: +25

Eternal Gauntlets

Arm

• DEF: +100
• HP: +1,000
• CRIT: +15 Percent

Stone of Antiquity

Equipment

Skills cost 2/3 the SP to use, and your STR and DEF are raised by +40.

Old Seal Ring

Equipment

Raises Critical Rate by +30 Percent and increases STR and DEF by +30.

Skills

Description

SP Cost

Gale Blow

Deliver a high-damaging, fully charged punch to your target.

18 SP

Raging Deluge

Summon a devastating water attack, dealing significant damage.

52 SP

Spiral Anchor

Spin up a whirlwind and finish off with a powerful strike.

48 SP

Magna Wave

Launch part of the ground at your target, dealing immense damage.

40 SP

Character Build Quicklinks

• Best Adol Christin Build
• Best Laxia von Roswell Build
• Best Hummel Trabaldo Build
• Best Ricotta Beldine Build
• Best Dana Iclusia Build
• Best Party Composition

Best Hummel Trabaldo Build

Hummel represents the ranged character in Ys 8 and is undoubtedly one of the strongest party members as a result. He uses a Blade Rifle to achieve his gameplay style, enabling him to use Skills from just about any range on the battlefield. He also has excellent mobility, making him feel responsive and smooth to control.

Below is a table ofhand-picked Equipment and Skills needed to get the most out of Hummel's impressively fun gameplay. But, if you want, you can find his Skills list here. Furthermore, Hummel is an excellent option against standard enemies and Boss encounters, thanks partly to his remarkable weapons, which you can find out how to obtain here!

Hummel Build

Equipment

Stats

Saintly Force

Weapon

• STR: +290

Dragon Breastplate

Body

• DEF: +202
• STR: +25

Battle Armlet

Arm

• DEF: +39
• STR: +30
• CRIT: +25 Percent

Ocean Hogeki

Equipment

Reduces SP cost by half and grants +40 STR.

Savage Mask

Equipment

Multiplies damage from Skills by x2.5 but increases SP Cost by x2.

Skills

Description

SP Cost

Assault Rain

Fire a barrage of shots down on your targets while airborne.

25 SP

Prominence Shot

Shoot an explosive bullet at your target that explodes on contact.

50 SP

Guilty Raid

Impale your target with your bayonet, then fire an explosive round.

20 SP

Hasty Valor

Unload eight shots rapidly into your target.

40 SP

Character Build Quicklinks

• Best Adol Christin Build
• Best Laxia von Roswell Build
• Best Sahad Nautilus Build
• Best Ricotta Beldine Build
• Best Dana Iclusia Build
• Best Party Composition

Best Ricotta Beldine Build

Ricotta may be the most interesting playable character in Ys 8, as she is remarkably fun to play and experiment with. She uses a Mace-like weapon and many traps via her Skills to unleash havoc on her opponents. However, she has a surprising lack of damage that can turn people away from using her in most team compositions.

Despite being tricky to use, Ricotta has incredible mobility and feels smooth to control and play. She thrives best when facing standard enemies but can struggle during Boss encounters if you've yet to obtain her best Skills and Equipment or don't have a proper handle on her yet. You can find all her weapons by following this link, and you can review her complete list of Skills here. The table below will showcase her true potential with her best Skills and Equipment.

Ricotta Build

Equipment

Stats

Heaven's Thunder

Weapon

• STR: +266

Dragon Breastplate

Body

• DEF: +202
• STR: +25

Battle Armlet

Arm

• DEF: +39
• STR: +30
• CRIT: +25 Percent

Ocean Hogeki

Equipment

Reduces SP cost by half and grants +40 STR.

Savage Mask

Equipment

Multiplies damage from Skills by x2.5 but increases SP Cost by x2.

Skills

Description

SP Cost

Spiral Dive

Crashland into the ground and create a devastating shockwave.

45 SP

Triple Bang

Hit your target three times, leaving explosives behind with each hit that detonate immediately after.

36 SP

Green Whip

Fully extend your vine-like Mace outward and bring it down on your target with immense force and power.

20 SP

Dino Throw

Summon a stampede that flattens and demolishes your target.

55 SP

Character Build Quicklinks

• Best Adol Christin Build
• Best Laxia von Roswell Build
• Best Sahad Nautilus Build
• Best Hummel Trabaldo Build
• Best Dana Iclusia Build
• Best Party Composition

Best Dana Iclusia Build

Dana is arguably the strongest all-rounder in the game and is up there with Adol as the best playable character. She has phenomenal movement and mobility, along with devastating Skills, making her a guaranteed party member for most. Her Dual Crescent Blades not only look cool but deal significant damage, making her a threat against standard enemies and Bosses.

Par for the course, you can find the best Skills and Equipment for Dana in the table below, but you can also find every weapon of hers and how to get them by visiting this link. Additionally, if you want to gloss over her complete Skill list, you can find that here.

Dana Build

Equipment

Stats

Spirit Ring Celesdia

Weapon

• STR: +281
• DEF: +10

Lachesis Flare

Body

• DEF: +227
• HP: +350
• CRIT: +10 Percent

Battle Armlet

Arm

• DEF: +39
• STR: +30
• CRIT: +25 Percent

Ocean Hogeki

Equipment

Reduces SP cost by half and grants +40 STR.

Savage Mask

Equipment

Multiplies damage from Skills by x2.5 but increases SP Cost by x2.

Skills

Description

SP Cost

Dragon Spirit

Increases damage but slowly drains SP.

1 SP (Continuous Drains Overtime)

Ice Age

Delivers immense damage while Freezing targets.

48 SP

Boomerang Edge

Hurl your Crescent Blade forward and through your target for mass damage, then pull them towards you on the blade's return.

20 SP

Water Burst

Capture targets in a giant orb of water, dealing significant damage.

52 SP

Character Build Quicklinks

• Best Adol Christin Build
• Best Laxia von Roswell Build
• Best Sahad Nautilus Build
• Best Hummel Trabaldo Build
• Best Ricotta Beldine Build
• Best Party Composition

Best Party Composition

When it comes to crafting a party that works for you in Ys 8: Lacrimosa of Dana, there are several things you have to keep in mind. Do you want the best overall party? Do you want to focus on damage? Do you need good anti-air options? No matter the case, you can find the best team compositions below for most situations. If you want to understand why we chose the characters we did, please refer to their "Best Builds" section above to learn more about them and their capabilities.

Best Overall Party

• Adol Christin
• Hummel Trabaldo
• Dana Iclusia

Best Party For Damage

• Adol Christin
• Sahad Nautilus
• Dana Iclusia

Best Party For Movement

• Adol Christin
• Ricotta Beldine
• Dana Iclusia

Best Anti-Air Party

• Laxia von Roswell
• Hummel Trabaldo
• Dana Iclusia

Best Balanced Party

• Laxia von Roswell
• Sahad Nautilus
• Ricotta Beldine

Character Build Quicklinks

• Best Adol Christin Build
• Best Laxia von Roswell Build
• Best Sahad Nautilus Build
• Best Hummel Trabaldo Build
• Best Ricotta Beldine Build
• Best Dana Iclusia Build

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