[Blue Archive] Izuna & Shizuko: Worth Summoning and Building?

[Blue Archive] Izuna & Shizuko: Worth Summoning and Building?

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Izuna - The 3 Star Student 2.1. Overview of Izuna 2.2. Skill Analysis 2.3. Skill Priority and Recommendations
3. Shizuko - The 2 Star Student 3.1. Introduction to Shizuko 3.2. Skill Analysis 3.3. Skill Priority and Recommendations
4. Conclusion
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Izuna - The 3 Star Student

Izuna is a 3-star student in the game and is also available in the permanent recruitment pool. She utilizes SMG as her weapon, which gives her high HP and Evasion but compromises on Attack, Accuracy, and range. Due to these characteristics, she is best suited for a front-line position and functions as a dealer rather than a tanker.

Let's dive deeper into her skills and analyze her potential.

Skill Analysis

Izuna's EXskill allows her to move to a specific location and subsequently increase her Attack speed by a moderate or high amount. This ability significantly enhances her basic skill casting speed, making her a formidable force on the battlefield.

The standout feature of her EXskill is the ability to reposition herself and avoid getting hit by any red line attacks in certain areas. This makes her an ideal choice for challenging stages where precise positioning can be the key to victory. However, using her EXskill will render her subskill unavailable, meaning she will lose the Attack improvement it provides.

Izuna's basic skill deals moderate or high damage to all enemies within a small circle range. The damage output is dependent on her Attack speed, so the faster her Attack, the more damage she can inflict. Pairing her with O.Chinatsu, who can enhance her Attack speed, allows Izuna to spam her basic skill, which outperforms her normal attacks in terms of damage.

Finally, her enhanced skill is the highlight here. Unlocking her enhanced skill+ is highly recommended as it significantly boosts her overall performance. It's important to note that Izuna can be obtained for free through farming the Hard stage 19-3.

Skill Priority and Recommendations

In terms of skill priority, it is recommended to max out all of Izuna's skills for optimal performance. To tackle the Shiro (Insane) boss, Izuna should be at least 4 stars with all skills maxed out. For the Kuro boss, the EXskill and subskill are not frequently activated due to her stationary position, but they can still be useful if You position her correctly. To fight Kuro, Izuna should be at least 5 stars with all skills maxed out.

While it's not necessary to force yourself to unlock the enhancement, borrowing it will significantly improve Izuna's effectiveness. Consider investing in artifacts, credits, discs, and books needed to maximize all her skills.

In conclusion, pulling for Izuna or building her specifically for the boss battle is highly recommended if you don't already have her. Her abilities and skillset make her a valuable asset in tackling challenging content.

Shizuko - The 2 Star Student

Shizuko is a 2-star student who is relatively easy to obtain, as she can appear as a spook on Yellow applicants. While she might not seem like a standout student, her skills still offer some utility in certain situations.

Let's take a closer look at her skills and assess her potential.

Skill Analysis

Shizuko's EXskill deploys a cover that increases allies' Accuracy within the circle. The cover acts as a barrier, blocking projectiles and effectively countering the giant ball attack in the Shiro Kuro boss fight, inflicting a debuff on the boss and increasing the damage it takes. Placing the cover strategically can redirect the giant ball towards the boss, irrespective of its Current position.

Her basic skill deals damage to a single enemy and reduces their Attack by a small amount. While it may seem underwhelming, this skill effectively minimizes incoming attacks, providing some defensive utility.

On the other HAND, her enhanced skill improves Accuracy, which isn't considered crucial in her overall skillset. It can be considered a lower priority skill to invest in.

Lastly, her subskill increases the Critical rate of all allies, making it easier to deal critical hits. While it is useful, it does not provide the same level of benefits as a Critical damage improvement.

Skill Priority and Recommendations

When building Shizuko, it is recommended to prioritize her EXskill and bring it to at least level 4. If she is at 4 stars or higher, level 3 for her EXskill should be sufficient. For her subskill, reaching level 7 is recommended for optimal results. As for her basic and enhanced skills, it is better to ignore them as they don't significantly contribute to her overall performance.

To summarize, it is advised to build Shizuko, but it's not necessary to invest heavily in her, as she serves a specific purpose. Consider the recommended skill levels Mentioned earlier for an effective playstyle.