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Cagliostro

The best support who also does the damage

Element
Earth
Weapon
Staff
Role
Support DPS
Range
Ranged
Release
Base game
Difficulty
2 out of 5
Cagliostro official artwork

Signature mechanic

Collapse charges fast right after combo finishers

Cagliostro transmutes different weapons depending on the combo she uses, and her party toolkit covers buffs, heals, shields and revives. Adrenaline Rush makes Collapse charge dramatically faster immediately after a combo finisher, so the loop is finish, charge, Collapse, repeat — with low-cooldown skills like Pain Train and Alexandria used to bridge the gap. She is the default fourth member of almost every recommended team in the game.

Cagliostro is one of the best Support characters that can also deal massive damage in the game. She boasts an arsenal of utility skills like party-wide buffs, revives, and healing, but can also deal a good amount of damage when needed. Not only that, but she can also help the party by debuffing the enemy and removing their buffs.— Game8 tier assessment

Support skills (passives)

  • Founder of Alchemy

    Cagliostro transmutes various implements of murder based on the combo she uses.

  • Adrenaline Rush

    Greatly increases Collapse's charge speed when charged immediately after a combo finisher.

How to unlock

Players may unlock Cagliostro by using a Crewmate Card in Siero's Knickknack Shack in a town. You obtain Crewmate Cards by progressing through the main story.

Strengths

  • 1

    Complete support package

    Party-wide buffs, healing, shields and revives — Phantasmagoria and Reinforce alone justify her slot.

  • 2

    Real damage attached

    Unlike most supports she does not cost the party damage; Collapse hits genuinely hard.

  • 3

    Universally recommended

    She appears in more optimal team compositions than any other character, as a player pick or an AI.

Weaknesses

  • 1

    Charge windows are exposed

    Collapse commits you; against fast bosses you need to respect the animation.

  • 2

    Finisher-dependent

    Skipping combo finishers loses the fast-charge bonus and roughly halves her tempo.

  • 3

    Backline positioning required

    She is fragile if dragged into melee range.

Gear

Builds by progression stage

Chaos → Chaos+ → Chaos++, then Defy Infinity

Super Collapse for damage, or Alchemedic if the party needs a dedicated buffer/healer for Chaos++.

Sigil loadout — Fatebreaker

Cagliostro's sigils in Endless Ragnarok center around her Master Traits. To get the maximum value out of it, she specifically needs 5 Basic-Stat , 3 Attack , and 2 Defense or Support . This will provide her up to 200% Damage Cap , 100% Attack Boost , 6% Defense , and 20,000 base HP .

We recommend 2 Health and 3 Stun Power for her basic stat sigils. Equipping exactly one Greater Aegis boosts her health to 160k–175k without disabling the Catastrophe Nova boost. For attack, always run Fatebreaker , Celestial Lumen , and Celestial Terra to raise her damage cap. Finally, use her defense/support slots for Improved Dodge (for better evades) and Steel Nerves (for damage reduction with Stout Heart).

Prioritize Supplementary DMG and DMG Cap subtraits to boost her damage, and fully utilize her Strategy , Truth , and Warpath character-sigils in the endgame to further boost her damage output. Slot in Autorevive , Guts , and Potion Hoarder for her survivability options. Quick Cooldown to further reduce the cooldown of all her skills.

SigilSlotTraits
Founder's Awakening+Character sigil2 slots
  • Founder's Strategy — Inflicts DEF↓ whenever Cagliostro lands a fully charged Collapse on foes.
  • Founder's Truth — Shortens Cagliostro's skill cooldowns whenever she lands a combo finisher.
Founder's Warpath+
  • Founder's Warpath — Temporarily grants Enhanced DMG to Cagliostro when she performs a combo finisher. Landing a different finisher while Enhanced DMG is active strengthens the effect.
  • Quick Cooldown — Shortens skill cooldowns.
Health V+Basic stat5 slots
  • HP — Boosts base health.
  • DMG Cap — Raises the damage limit of attacks.
Health V+
  • HP — Boosts base health.
  • DMG Cap — Raises the damage limit of attacks.
Stun Power V+
  • Stun Power — Boosts stun power.
  • DMG Cap — Raises the damage limit of attacks.
Stun Power V+
  • Stun Power — Boosts stun power.
  • Uplift — Boosts the charge speed of your SBA gauge.
Stun Power V+
  • Stun Power — Boosts stun power.
  • Guts — Survive a lethal hit with 1 HP. Reactivation time is shortened based on trait level.
Fatebreaker V+Attack / special3 slots
  • Fatebreaker — Boosts attack, defense, and damage cap when participating in Fatebreaker-grade quests.
  • Greater Aegis — Greatly raises maximum health in proportion to your current maximum health.
Celestial Lumen V+
  • Celestial Lumen — Boosts attack power and damage cap when health is above a certain threshold.
  • Potion Hoarder — Increases the stock of recovery items.
Celestial Terra V+
  • Celestial Terra — Reduces maximum base health in exchange for a boost do damage cap.
  • Autorevive — Automatically recover from critical condition. Reactivation time is shortened based on trait level.
Improved Dodge+Defense / support2 slots
  • Improved Dodge — Extends the window for for attacks to miss during a dodge. Allows you to perform more dodges in a row.
  • Supplementary DMG — Grants a certain chance for normal attacks and damage skills to deal supplementary damage.
Steel Nerves V+
  • Steel Nerves — Takes less damage while Stouth Heart is active.
  • Supplementary DMG — Grants a certain chance for normal attacks and damage skills to deal supplementary damage.

Gearing priorities

  • Transcended Terminus (T.Lvl 7): Catastrophe Nova, DMG Cap, Sigil Booster, Unbound Master
  • While progressing Chaos, a transcended Defender weapon usually beats an un-transcended Terminus
  • The standard template: 5 Basic-Stat + 3 Attack + 2 Defense/Support sigils
  • Fatebreaker V+, Celestial Lumen V+ and Celestial Terra V+ in the attack slots
  • Improved Dodge+ and Steel Nerves V+ for survivability that does not cost damage
  • Summons for their traits: War Elemental, Stout Heart, Berserker Echo, Spartan Echo

Over Mastery bonuses

  • Skill Damage Cap Up
  • Stun Power Up
  • Normal Attack Damage Cap Up
  • Skybound Art Damage Cap Up

Once Cagliostro has all of her Weapon Transcendance Masteries fully unlocked, she will have 80%-83% Critical Hit Rate without any sigils, traits, or summons. Therefore, she only needs to enable one Master Trait that increases her Critical Hit Rate by 20% to reach 100%, which will give her more room for her Over Mastery Bonus.

Best-in-slot — transcended Terminus

Zosimos

I
Catastrophe NovaLv 35Boosts attack power and damage cap when maximum health is below a certain threshold.
II
Nimble DefenseLv 25Extends Invincibility after a perfect dodge. Temporarily boosts defense and restores a small bit of health.
III
DMG CapLv 15Raises the damage limit of attacks.
IV
Sigil BoosterLv 1Raises the trail levels of all equipped sigils.
EX
Unbound MasterLv 55Boosts damage cap based on master level.

Wrightstone

Sequestration Wrightstone

  • Weak Point DMG
  • Supplementary DMG
  • Cascade

Cagliostro's optimal endgame weapon is her Transcended Terminus Weapon, Zosimos . It upgrades Catastrophe to Catastrophe Nova, which grants up to a 70% attack boost and 500% damage cap if her max HP is 200,000 or less . The weapon also features an innate DMG Cap to free up a sigil slot, Unbound Master to raise the damage cap further via Master Trait level, and Sigil Booster to increase all sigil levels by 1.

While progressing Chaos

Magnum Opus

I
HPLv 35Boosts base health.
II
Greater AegisLv 25Greatly raises maximum health in proportion to your current maximum health.
III
DMG Cap EcruLv 15Boosts attack power and damage cap based on how high your maximum health is.
IV
StrongholdLv 10Boosts defense the higher your remaining health is.
EX
Unbound ExertionLv 15Boosts damage cap of Skybound Arts.

Wrightstone

Sequestration Wrightstone

  • Weak Point DMG
  • DMG Cap
  • Supplementary DMG

Additionally, DMG Cap Ecru provides a DMG Boost and DMG Cap increase based on Cagliostro's Max HP, which she can easily reach. Lastly, Unbound Exertion provides increased Skybound Art DMG Cap .

Summons & equip bonus

Recommended summons

  • Lucilius
  • Beelzebub
  • Rolan
  • Vrazarek Firewyrm III

For these traits

  • War Elemental
  • Stout Heart
  • Berserker Echo
  • Spartan Echo

Equip bonus

  • Normal Attack Damage Cap Up
  • Skill Damage Cap Up
  • Skybound Art Damage Cap Up
  • Stun Power Up

Level 100+ · Endless Ragnarok

Master Traits

Super Collapse

Recommended

Rank 1

  • Charged Unique Attacks: ATK +10%
  • Charged Unique Attacks: DMG Cap +35%
  • DMG Cap +15%

Rank 2

  • Charged Unique Attacks: DMG Cap +35%
  • Skill Cooldown -3%
  • Reinforce now grants Shield (5% of max HP) instead of healing HP. Stacks with other master traits of the same effect
  • Pain Train: ATK +10%
  • Unique Attacks: DMG Cap +35%
  • Max HP +15,000

Rank 3

  • Essence Rank 2: Super Collapse grants an additional ATK +10% and DMG Cap +30%
  • Essence Rank 3: Chance to instantly charge Collapse +25%
  • Essence Rank 3: Whenever Collapse is instantly charged, Cagliostro gains DMG Cap↑ (30%)
  • Unique Attacks: DMG Cap +35%
  • DMG Cap +25%
  • ATK +10% per Attack-type sigil equipped (max sigils: 5)

Rank EX

  • DMG Cap +30%
  • Pain Train: DMG Cap +45%
  • Reinforce: Cooldown -5%
  • Alexandria: DMG Cap +45%
  • DMG Cap +30%
  • DMG Cap +30%

Crippling Combos

Rank 1

  • Charged Unique Attacks: Charge Time -5%
  • Unique Attack Combo Finishers: ATK +10%
  • DMG Cap +15%
  • Max HP +15000

Rank 2

  • Insight Rank Perk 1: Collapse ++ gains an additional ATK +5% and DMG Cap +10%
  • DMG Cap +20%
  • ATK +30%

Rank 3

  • Skill DMG Cap +35%
  • DMG Cap +20% per Basic Stats-type sigil equipped (max sigils: 5)

Rank EX

  • Mimic Doll: DMG Cap +45%
  • Upon performing a perfect dodge: Grants Shield (1000)
  • DMG Cap +20% per Basic Stats-type sigil equipped (max sigils: 5)
  • Critical Hit Rate +25%
  • DMG Cap +30%
  • DMG Cap +30%

Alchemedic

Rank 1

  • Skill Cooldown -2%
  • DMG Cap +15%
  • Max HP +15,000

Rank 2

  • Skill DMG Cap +35%

Rank 3

  • DMG Cap +25%
  • HP +10000 per Defense- or Support-type sigil equipped (max sigils: 4)

Rank EX

  • Reinforce now grants Shield (5% of max HP) instead of healing HP. Stacks with other master traits of the same effect
  • While in critical condition: Critical Gauge Depletion -10%
  • DEF +6% per Defense- or Support-type sigil equipped (max sigils: 5)
  • Stun Power +4
  • Against foes of the weaker element: DMG Dealt +10%
  • DMG Cap +30%
  • Primal bursts gain DMG Dealt +25%. Effect strength is based on the total number of this effect equipped by the entire party
  • DMG Cap +30%

This distribution considers Master Level 50.

Cagliostro's best Master Trait is Essence: Super Collapse to grant her more attack and damage cap to her Collapse in exchange for a longer charge time. She also gains a 75% chance to instantly charge it to Collapse++ whenever she activates her Adrenaline Rush.

As for her other Traits, prioritize getting Damage Cap for her skills and unique attacks. You can also get reduced cooldowns , increased buff duration , and buff strength of her skills. Make sure to equip one Critical Hit Rate +25% . It is also important to activate all traits that provide bonuses based on equipped sigils .

If you chose to use Mimic Doll , make sure to pick traits that enhance its damage and reduce its cooldown. Otherwise, go for shield gain on Reinforce if you want Cagliostro to be a hybrid damage dealer and support.

Execution

Combos & rotation

  • Cagliostro Super Collapse Combo (Endless Ragnarok)8 steps
    1. 1Use Combo A to do a combo finisher and Collapse (Collapse++ if her perk activates).
    2. 2Immediately cast Phantasmagoria after you a Collapse.
    3. 3Use Combo B to do a different combo finisher and Collapse.
    4. 4Immediately cast Mimic Doll/Reinforce then cast a Collapse right after if you used Mimic Doll.
    5. 5Use Alexendria, followed by a Collapse, then cast Pain Train right after.
    6. 6Use Combo D to do another different combo and Collapse. Make sure to dodge cancel in between her last two normal attacks, unique attack, and combo finisher.
    7. 7(Optional) If you activated a link attack, make sure to use Collapse after doing so.
    8. 8Repeat the last step until a skill goes off cooldown. Use it then go back to Step 1.

    Cagliostro's best combo centers around her Master Trait, Super Collapse . It lets her have a 75% chance of instantly charging her Collapse to Collapse++. Even if it doesn't activate, you can still use a base version of Collapse in between combos.

    All of her combos can be seen in Cagliostro's command list. Make sure to study it carefully to effectively do this combo.

  • Cagliostro Collapse Combo (Pre-DLC)5 steps
    1. 1Cast Phantasmagoria to apply buffs to the entire team.
    2. 2(Optional) Use Pain Train to close the gap with the enemy.
    3. 3Perform a Basic Attack combo and perform a Combo Finisher.
    4. 4Fast charge Collapse to deal damage to the enemy.
    5. 5Use Cagliostro's Skills. If they provide fast-charge for Collapse, cast Collapse right after using the skill.

    Cagliostro's combo revolves around fast-charging Collapse to deal large amounts of damage to the enemy. This can be done by either performing a Combo Finisher or by using certain Skills . Additionally, make sure to cast Phantasmagoria before your combo to buff yourself and your entire team.

  • Always Perform Cagliostro's Combo Finishers

    Cagliostro's Combo Finisher changes based on how many attacks you perform . One attack summons spears that can knock enemies airborne , while two attacks summon blades that damage enemies around Cagliostro. Three attacks summon circular saws that deal a lot of damage to a single target (or clumped enemies), and four attacks summon hammers that deals damage over a large cone .

    Not only does this deal a lot of damage, but it also allows Cagliostro to quickly charge Collapse .

  • Cast Collapse Whenever Fast Charge Is Available

    Collapse is one of Cagliostro's strongest attacks. However, its long charge time makes it difficult to use normally. However, certain actions speed up Collapse's charge time , such as performing a Combo Finisher or using certain Skills . This significantly decreases Collapse's charge time .

    Whenever fast charge is available, use it to cast a fully-charged Collapse on enemies and deal large amounts of damage.

  • Dodge to Cancel Combo Finisher Animations

    To make combos faster, you can dodge cancel Cagliostro's attack animations. To get used to it, you can start by dodge cancelling the Combo Finishers . This gives you better control over which Combo Finisher you want to use.

    Once you are more used to it, you can then proceed to dodge cancel the entire combo , allowing you to quickly cast Collapse and deal huge amounts of damage.

Kit

Skills

Recommended loadout — Phantasmagoria and Collapse Skills

As a DPS, it is Cagliostro's job to deal as much damage as possible, both with her skills and with Collapse , which is her charged attack. Alexandria and Mimic Doll are two of Cagliostro's offensive skills that have the additional effect of increasing Collapse's charge speed . Make sure to cast Collapse right after using either skill to maximize its effects.

Pain Train , on the other hand, is a skill with a fast cooldown, allowing Cagliostro to use it often (especially with the right Traits). Lastly, Phantasmagoria is a buff spell that affects the entire party, increasing their ATK, DEF, and Critical Hit Rate .

SkillEffectApplies
AlexandriaRecommendedSummons Ouroboros to launch foes in front of Cagliostro into the air. Collapse charges faster right after the attack.
    DisruptionCasts a spell that deals damage and removes 1 buff from foes in the blast radius. Hold while casting to aim.
      MehenLays a spear trap that gets stronger and inflicts ATK↓ when stabilized. Hold while casting to aim.
        Mimic DollRecommendedDodge backward after placing an explosive replica of Cagliostro where she used to be standing. Collapse charges faster right after the attack.
          Pain TrainRecommendedCharges into foes while riding Ouroboros.
            PhantasmagoriaRecommendedGrants Phantasmagoria to the entire party.
              ReinforceCasts a circle that restores allies' HP. Hold while casting to aim the circle.
                RhizomataCasts a cricle that rescues allies from critical condition. Hold while casting to aim the circle.

                  Situational swaps: Reinforce.If you want to play a more supportive role in a quest, you can exchange Mimic Doll for Reinforce . Reinforce heals allies who step inside its area of effect or provide a massive shield if you have her Master Trait for it equipped.

                  Weapon list

                  WeaponMax HPMax ATKTraits
                  Magnum Opus25782003HP, Garrison
                  Transmigration Tome11541013ATK, HP
                  Arshivelle13733320Weak Point DMG, Break Assassin
                  Sacred Codex15452299Critical Hit Rate, Critical DMG
                  Dream Atlas20622660Stun Power, Linked Together
                  Zosimos10893683Catastrophe, Regen, DMG Cap, Sigil Booster

                  Party

                  Recommended team — Percival, Fediel, and Eugen

                  Fediel is your frontline damage dealer using the Finishing Touch Master Trait build to deal a massive amount of ranged damage while mid-air, which helps her avoid taking damage while she is doing her combo. Make sure to equip The Black's Blessing and Primordial Fear , as they are skills that buff the party and inflict a strong status effect called Petrify.

                  Percival will be your hybrid frontline using Molten Edge Master Trait build to deal massive damage with his attack skills after stacking Molten Edge. His primary skills are Zerreissen and Roter Wirbel to deal damage to the enemies. He uses Flammenmarsch and Träumerei to boost his attack and defense.

                  Eugen will be your ranged backline damage dealer using Flawless Vision Master Trait build to inflict a ton of damage with charged attacks and Detonator. His most important skills are Poison Grenade , Paralyzing Bullet , and Detonator .

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