August 2025 Meta Breakdown
So “We Are Absolute” hit on August 7th, and honestly? It"s a game-changer. Three fire-coded SSRs dropped at once – Emma, Eunhwa, and Vesti – which is pretty aggressive even by Shift Up"s standards. Campaign"s pushing into Chapters 39-40 territory now, plus we got EX11-EX12 stages in Lost Sector.
Here"s the kicker though: Dorothy: Serendipity is the first limited Pilgrim we"ve seen outside anniversary events. That banner ends August 14, and I"m still torn on whether it"s worth the pull for most players.
The burst system"s more crucial than ever. You need that sequential I-II-III activation for Full Burst, and whoever hits it first in PvP basically wins. Period. Vesti"s True Damage mechanics are adding some serious strategic depth against those annoying armored targets too.
Character Tier List August 2025
S-Tier Characters
Burst I:
Liter : Still the queen. Cooldown reduction, cover HP recovery, team attack buffs – she"s essential everywhere. If you don"t have her, you"re playing on hard mode.
D: Killer Wife : Exceptional damage output with burst cycling that actually works consistently
Siren (Little Mermaid) : Her crowd control is just chef"s kiss
Burst II:
Crown : Best non-cooldown buffer in the game, hands down. That ammo capacity boost for magazine-dependent DPS units? Game-changing. Her screen-clearing damage rivals Scarlet without the whole “almost dying” requirement.
Naga : Works beautifully with Tia for team support and damage amp
Burst III:
Red Hood (Rapi) : This is where it gets interesting – she functions as both Burst I and III, which gives you composition flexibility that"s honestly a bit broken
Scarlet: Black Shadow : High-risk, high-reward DPS that scales ridiculously well at low HP. Not for the faint of heart.
Cinderella : Consistent top-tier performance across literally everything
Modernia : “Particle Storm” delivers sustained AoE that melts waves and bosses alike
Alice : Maximum DPS potential, but you better know how to manual play
Asuka Shikinami Langley : Yeah, the Eva collab character"s still competitive. Wild, right?
Content-Specific Performance
PvE Campaign: Modernia"s your girl for wave scenarios with that continuous AoE. Dorothy"s Paradise Lost absolutely destroys elites.
PvP Arena: Emilia"s Demonic Blessing keeps you alive when things get spicy. Jackal"s Iron Fist disrupts enemy burst rotations like nobody"s business.
Raid/Boss: Dorothy"s essential for Paradise Lost amplification. Snow White"s Divine Punishment hits weak points harder than a truck.
Reroll Guide
The Salted Email Method
This exploits Gmail variations for unlimited attempts. Takes about 30-35 minutes per attempt and nets you 35-40 pulls. It"s tedious but effective.
Here"s the process:
Create Gmail variation accounts (as many as your sanity allows)
Push through to Stage 2-1
Collect those sweet 3000 gems
Hit the Special Recruit banner with a 10-pull to unlock Ordinary Recruit
Burn tutorial tickets on Ordinary Recruit – this gives you Pilgrim access, which is huge
Redeem CD-Keys and keep grinding Chapter 2
Priority Targets
Primary targets: Red Hood, Scarlet: Black Shadow, Cinderella, Modernia. Getting any single one of these = successful reroll. Don"t overthink it.
Secondary targets: Crown (best Burst II buffer in the game), Liter (though she"s got a 100-pull guarantee on ordinary banner)
Synergy Pairs: Blanc & Noir, Tia & Naga. These require both units for maximum effectiveness, so they"re riskier reroll targets.
Gacha System Deep Dive
The mileage ticket system replaces traditional pity, which is actually pretty player-friendly once you understand it. Each pull generates tickets you can exchange for specific characters. Standard costs are 300 gems single, 3000 gems for a 10-pull.
Pro tip: Ordinary Recruit banner offers way better reroll value because of Pilgrim inclusion.
Active CD-Keys for August 2025:
CATCHMEIFYOUCAN717 : Growth Set (24H), 3 Darlings, 10 Advanced Vouchers, 50 Ultra Boost Modules
NIKKECONCERT2025 : 300 Gems + Title
WECAUGHTTHEGHOST : 100 Gems
DOROSMTHAI720 : 100 Gems
Current Banner Schedule:
Emma: Aug 7 - Sep 4
Eunhwa: Aug 14 - Sep 4
Vesti: Aug 21 - Sep 11
Dorothy: Serendipity: Ends Aug 7
Elegg: Boom and Shock: Ends Aug 14
Team Building Essentials
Core Compositions That Actually Work
F2P Progression: N102 (B1), Anis (B2), Rapi (B3), Mihara (B3), Belorta (B3). Gets you through Chapters 5-6 without breaking the bank.
Campaign Burst: Liter (B1), Centi (B2), Snow White (B3), Privaty (B3), Anne: Miracle Fairy. High-deficit clearing through Snow White one-shots – it"s beautiful when it works.
Alice Carry: Liter (B1), Blanc (B2), Alice (B3), Maxwell (B3), Noir (Flex). Maximum DPS with a skill ceiling that"ll make you question your gaming abilities.
Shotgun Specialist: Tove (B1), Dolla (B2), Sugar (B3), Drake (B3), Noir (B3). Optimized specifically for Gravedigger encounters.
Remember: teams need proper Burst I/II/III representation for Full Burst activation. Crown"s ammo buffs work incredibly well with high-consumption DPS like Modernia and Alice.
Character Progression Strategy
Investment Priority (This Matters More Than You Think)
Skill Order: Burst skills for your primary DPS first → Core passives that affect the whole team → Situational skills last
Equipment Focus: Dorothy needs Attack/Elemental Damage, Elegg wants Attack/Reload Speed, Crown benefits from Ammo capacity, Liter needs Cooldown reduction
Core Dust is your most constrained resource – treat it like gold. Prioritize units with proven long-term viability. Trust me, concentrated investment in fewer S-tier characters beats spreading resources thin every single time.
Advanced Strategy Considerations
Platform Comparisons (Editor"s Note: Based on community feedback)
BitTopup: 4.8/5 rating, competitive pricing, instant delivery, solid support
Official Store: 4.2/5 rating, standard pricing, direct developer support
Alternative Platforms: 4.3-4.6/5 rating, pricing varies, delivery can be inconsistent
Vesti"s True Damage mechanics suggest we"re heading toward more specialized damage types. The fact that we"re seeing limited Pilgrims outside anniversaries indicates Shift Up"s changing their acquisition patterns. Keep some gems in reserve for unexpected high-value banners.
FAQ (The Questions Everyone"s Actually Asking)
What are the best reroll targets? Red Hood, Scarlet: Black Shadow, Cinderella, Modernia as your primary targets. Crown and Liter provide exceptional support value if you strike out on the big four.
How long does rerolling take? About 30-35 minutes per attempt using the salted email method. You"ll get 35-40 pulls each time.
Which banner gives the best value? Ordinary Recruit banner via the Special Recruit exploit. Gives you Pilgrim access and multiple SSR possibilities.
How does the mileage system work? Each pull generates tickets you can exchange for specific characters. It"s basically guaranteed acquisition that doesn"t rely on RNG.
Best team for new players? Start with N102, Anis, Rapi, Mihara, Belorta. Replace them gradually with SSRs – prioritize getting Liter to replace N102 and Crown to replace Anis.
Should I pull limited banners or focus on meta characters? Established meta characters provide better long-term value. Dorothy: Serendipity"s Pilgrim status might justify investment if you"ve already got a solid roster, but new players should focus on the core meta units first.
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