Similar to otherFinal Fantasygames,Final Fantasy Brave Exviusdoes come with its own story. This time around, friends Rain and Lasswell are thrust into a mission to save the world of Lapis and its crystals after meeting the mysterious Fina, who for some reason is being pursued by the Sworn Six of Paladia. Thankfully, players aren’t alone in this journey, asFinal Fantasy Brave Exviusdoes give the opportunity for otherFinal Fantasycharacters to accompany Rain and Lasswell in their journey. Perhaps what’s more interesting is what happens when players develop a fruitful relationship with them.
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Unique to the mobile game is itsTrust Master Rewards, essentially special pieces of equipment that characters bestow upon players after filling up 100% of their Trust Master points. Aside from being a sign of the player’s devotion to these characters, these Trust Master Rewards are usable across the entire roster. Just which TMRs should players prioritize?
10Dual Form
WhenFinal Fantasy 13got released, protagonist Lightning made waves as the firstFinal Fantasyprotagonist. And her quest to change her fate and the destinies of her companions made a mark in the hearts of gamers. As such, it makes sense that Radiant Lightning inBrave Exviusreflected her capabilities as a fighter strong enough to change destiny itself. And players who develop a meaningful relationship with her may obtainDual Form.
Unlike other TMRs, Dual Form has a straightforward mechanic. When equipped, the user receives a 100-percent bonus to Equipment ATK when dual wielding. This alone means this TMR is tailored specifically for dual wielders, which can significantly boost the attack potential of some of the game’s strongest physical attackers similar to items that buff attack-heavycombatFF14Jobs.
9Lordly Robe
While friends-turned-rivals Ramza and Delita starred inFinal Fantasy Tactics, between them was a stellar cast of supporting characters, rivals, and even love interests that breathed life into the historic War of the Lions in Ivalice. Chief among these supporting characters is Alma, the sibling of Ramza, who also goes toBrave Exviusas a supporting character. Building a relationship with Alma will have her give herLordly Robeas a Trust Master Reward, giving a nifty defensive component to its users.
At its core, the Lordly Robe provides DEF+45, MAG+35, and SPR+35 to users. This makes it a great supporting Armor (Robe) for spellcasters. More than that, the Lordly Robe fitsusers into the defensive arts such asBrave Exviustanks, courtesy of its 30-percent Physical Damage mitigation (Auto-Protect) and 30-percent Magic Damage mitigation (Auto-Shell).
8Facade Of Balance
One of the most surprising aspects ofBrave Exviushas to do with fan engagement, especially considering how it’s included fan-made characters into its roster. Chief among them is Circe, designed by Neostalk, who is a masked oracle in Mysidia. When players develop an eventual relationship with her, Circe gives theFacade of Balanceas her Trust Master Reward.
With this Accessory, its user receives MAG+45 on top of MAG+30% and MP+20%, all of which are gigantic bonuses particular for spellcasters. Alongside these benefits is Fervor, which boosts the fill rate of Limit Breaks by 50-percent. Players who rely on a spellcaster’s powerful Limit Break - especially from characters recognizable for beinga powerfulFinal FantasyJob- can definitely give them the Facade of Balance to secure the advance.
7Magic Charger
It’s always interesting to see a character dedicate themselves to exploring ancient civilizations in RPGs, as their presence may reveal new things about the game’s lore. Such is the role of Karlette, a young researcher who serves as the token archeologist stereotype ofBrave Exvius, witha Job Class resembling that of the Red Mage.
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Players who build a relationship with her will provide them with theMagic Charger, reminiscent of her dedication to studying the mystic arts. With this Special Ability (Passive), players can give their equipment a 100-percent MAG boost and a 25-percent Accuracy boost when single-wielding a weapon. The MAG boost is a huge plus for spellcasters, and can greatly improve their damage output.
6Tetra Sylphid Synergy
With the Orders becoming the replacement lieutenants to the Empire in Season Two ofBrave Exvius’s story, it makes sense for Physalis to seem like a natural enemy to the players. However, as the Four Winds Physalis unit implies, there’s a keen innocence to her that they may need to explore. And this is a fruitful endeavor, as winning her trust rewards players with theTetra Sylphid Synergy, which is beneficial even forBrave Exviusstarting units.
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Compared to other Special Abilities (Passives), the Tetra Sylphid Synergy is a game-changer with its core benefits. On top of giving a 50-percent MAG and 20-percent MP boosts, this particular TMR allows its users to dual-wield one-handed weapons. This changes the game completely for mages who want to go physical, especially if they have the stats to back up their performance.
5Ardyn’s Hat
The rather mysterious Ardyn fromFinal Fantasy 15served an important role in the game’s story, helping the young Prince Noctis realize his true status as the future king of Lucis through his various trials. However, this hat-toting gentleman is no pushover, as hiding beneath his stylish facade is an extremely powerful individual. Developing a relationship with the Ardyn unit inBrave Exviusmay give players hisArdyn’s Hat, which is one of the best supporting items in the game.
At its core, this Armor (Hat) gives ATK+40 and 20-percent resistance to Darkness. What’s more important is its Composed Chancellor effect, which auto-heals 1,800HP and 10-percent MP per turn and boosts the Limit Break gauge by two. The benefits of this item resemble auto-heal essentials thatglass cannon Jobs inFF14need to perform similarly to their more durable counterparts.
4The Mightiest
Squall ofFinal Fantasy 8served as one of the most popular protagonists of theFinal Fantasyfranchise, courtesy of his quiet demeanor and the iconic Gunblade. As such, it makes sense for fans to want to have him as a character inBrave Exvius, with the Lone Lion Squall serving as one of his best iterations. Players who develop a good relationship with Lone Lion Squall may provide them withThe Mightiest, one of the best Special Abilities (Passive) in the game.
When used, the Mightiest gives a 25-percent Accuracy and 50-percent Equipment ATK boost when single-wielding any weapon, making this ideal for physical attackers. Not only that, this gives a whopping 50-percent Limit Break damage boost, potentially allowing LBs to break through the enemy’s defenses. This essentially transforms a character into one of thebroken Job archetypes inFinal Fantasy.
3Phoenix Synergy
DespiteBrave Exviusgiving players the chance to recruit classic Square Enix characters into their party,Brave Exviusdoes have its own colorful cast. Whereas protagonists Rain and Lasswell work to save the world, Jake of the Ravens is busy defending the townsfolk against Emperor Sozhe. With the spirit of revolution always reigniting within him, it makes sense for the Flame of Rebirth Jake unit to havePhoenix Synergyas his Trust Master Reward.
At its core, this Special Ability (Passive) endows a nifty life-saving element for its users. Aside from giving a 50-percent ATK boost and 30-percent boost to Fire Resistance, it heals 5000 HP to the user per turn via Phoenix Synergy. Players may want to use Phoenix Synergy on a unit that has low sustains or slot this into a healer togive them auto-heals.
2I Love Chocobos!
WhileBrave Exviusprotagonist Fina has a mysterious nature, one thing is clear: she loves Chocobos. In fact, such is her delight with theFinal Fantasymascot that she’s received a unit type specifically highlighting this. Thanks to Chocobo Fina, fans can see the beloved character ride a Chocobo to call her own. And earning the Trust Master Reward for this unit gives playersI Love Chocobos!,a nifty support tool.
Equipping this to a user will boost their HP and MP by 20-percent. Rather, it gives them a 100-percent resistance to all status ailments. This is almost always a must-have for teams with rather weak defenses, especially tounits in aBrave Exviusteamwho cannot be interrupted by status ailments such as healers, tanks, and heavy damage dealers.
1Hairpin Of Purity
When protagonist Fina ofBrave Exviusunlocks her potential as a Lotus Mage, there’s actually a unit type dedicated specifically for this role. Boasting high magical prowess, Lotus Mage Fina is an undeniably useful asset to any party. And other characters can gain partial benefits from her presence through her Trust Master Reward, theHairpin of Purity.
Symbolizing Fina’s overcoming of the various trials in her life, this Armor (Hat) grants SPR+51, MAG+24, and DEF+10, giving quite a nifty Spirit to those who need it. More specifically, the Hairpin also grants resistance to all status ailments, effectively making the Hairpin’s user immune to interruptions. Spellcasters such asBrave Exviushealerscan definitely benefit from the Hairpin’s MAG bonus, and the status ailment immunity can boost their survivability against tough foes.
Final Fantasy Brave Exviusis currently available for iOS and Android.
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