Darkness of the Abyss
Reality
Stage mechanism
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Star afflatus units gain 20% stats increase in ATK, DEF and HP
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The boss takes 75% more Genesis DMG.
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It self-cleanses all [Neg Status] at end of turn.
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If it didn’t take damage in one turn, it will gain 2 layers of[Sturdiness].
Sturdiness
Pos Status
When the caster is attacked, DMG Taken Reduction +25% (-1 stack after trigger). -
Every 2 rounds, the boss will aim at 2 units with the highest HP percentages left and inflict 4 layers of[Frostbite].
Frostbite
Neg Status
Becomes[Freeze]after accumulating 5 stacks.Freeze
Control
Cannot act. Dispels the effect after taking Mental DMG attack. -
Its ultimate will inflict 5 stacks of[Frostbite]immediately, cause whole team to be
Frostbite
Neg Status
Becomes[Freeze]after accumulating 5 stacks.Freeze
Control
Cannot act. Dispels the effect after taking Mental DMG attack.[Freeze].Freeze
Control
Cannot act. Dispels the effect after taking Mental DMG attack. -
The tentacles will attack the unit with the highest HP percentage left at turn end, and give 1 stack of[Sturdiness]to self and the boss. If at 4 moxie, they will cast Ultimate and inflict
Sturdiness
Pos Status
When the caster is attacked, DMG Taken Reduction +25% (-1 stack after trigger).[Freeze]on the target instead.Freeze
Control
Cannot act. Dispels the effect after taking Mental DMG attack. -
When a tentacle is killed by your attacks, the boss will take Genesis DMG equal to 15% Max HP.
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When DotA’s Eureka is full, it activates a shield phase, where failing to destroy the shield within 3 rounds leads to the removal of all buffs from your team and a powerful AoE attack followed by[Freeze].
Freeze
Control
Cannot act. Dispels the effect after taking Mental DMG attack.
Crisis Column mode
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After casting their Ultimates, DotA and its Tentacles gain a buff, which cannot be dispelled, that reduces incoming damage.
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4 stacks of[Frostbite]will be applied per attack instead of 2.
Frostbite
Neg Status
Becomes[Freeze]after accumulating 5 stacks.Freeze
Control
Cannot act. Dispels the effect after taking Mental DMG attack.
Strategy and tips
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Prioritize Genesis DMG & Star units since they deal more damage.
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Avoid relying on debuff application due to DotA’s end-round cleanse.
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Attack the boss every turn to prevent it from gaining[Sturdiness].
Sturdiness
Pos Status
When the caster is attacked, DMG Taken Reduction +25% (-1 stack after trigger). -
[Frostbite]is a debuff that can be cleansed and immunity to it.
Frostbite
Neg Status
Becomes[Freeze]after accumulating 5 stacks.Freeze
Control
Cannot act. Dispels the effect after taking Mental DMG attack. -
[Frostbite]stacks can be removed by taking active actions twice per turn.
Frostbite
Neg Status
Becomes[Freeze]after accumulating 5 stacks.Freeze
Control
Cannot act. Dispels the effect after taking Mental DMG attack. -
When DotA in shield phase, focus on breaking its shield with all your attacks instead of trying to survive.
Crisis Column mode
- Preventing the execution of most ultimates is key by using character with [Silence]or Moxie reduction skills.
Silence
Control
Cannot use Buff, Debuff, Heal, or Counter Incantations.
