Keaton

• Preferred IV: +ATK / -SPD or -RES

• Weapon: Wolfskin Fang

• Assist: Reposition

• Special: Moonbow / Glimmer

• Passive A: Distant Counter

• Passive B: Vantage

• Passive C: Def Smoke / Odd Atk Wave / Hone Beasts / Flexible

• Sacred Seal: Heavy Blade

Taking a page out of WT-Reinhardt’s book, this set takes advantage of Wolfskin Fang by making Keaton an untouchable Enemy Phase combatant against both physical and ranged opponents through the combination of Distant Counter and Vantage. Since this build revolves around defeating opponents in only two consecutive hits, an asset in Attack is the most desirable nature that Keaton can receive.

For his Special, Moonbow makes for the best option thanks to its consistent damage output and low cooldown. When combined with the Heavy Blade Sacred Seal, Keaton can potentially activate his Special every single round of combat. Glimmer can also make for a solid choice, particularly against opponents with high HP.

Running Vantage in tandem is the focal point of this set. Upon hitting the HP threshold for Vantage, any subsequent opponents that initiate on Keaton will be forced to take the full impact of Keaton’s consecutive attacks as well as the activation of his Special. With this combination of skills, Keaton can take out multiple opponents during the Enemy Phase completely unscathed.

Def Smoke is a great choice for Keaton as a standalone unit. By reducing the physical bulk of opponents around him after combat, any affected targets that initiate on him afterward will be hit even harder. Similarly, Odd Atk Wave grants Keaton a significant buff to his own attack at the start of odd-numbered turns. For a good team-synergetic option, Hone Beasts allows for Keaton to be a benefactor when run alongside other beasts by providing them with significant buffs. Otherwise, the C slot can be replaced as needed to suit the team.

• Preferred IV: +ATK / -SPD or -RES

• Weapon: Wolfskin Fang

• Assist: Reposition

• Special: Ignis / Blazing Wind / Moonbow

• Passive A: Death Blow

• Passive B: Special Spiral

• Passive C: Odd Atk Wave / Hone Beasts / Flexible

• Sacred Seal: Heavy Blade

In contrast to the previous set, this one takes more of an offensive approach by making Keaton hit as hard as possible during the Player Phase. As such, Attack remains the choice asset for Keaton in order to get get the most damage possible out of Wolfskin Fang as well as allowing Heavy Blade to activate more consistently.

Special Spiral is a phenomenal skill that allows Keaton to activate powerful Specials at a constant rate and can be taken a step even further by utilizing the Heavy Blade Sacred Seal. This bread and butter combination works best with Specials that have a cooldown of 4, as they will be ready to go after every single round of combat following their initial activation. Ignis, in particular, makes for an incredibly effective choice with its consistently high damage output thanks to Keaton’s exceptional Defense.

AOE Special such as Blazing Wind also makes for a very strong option. After their initial activation, these Specials will drop to a cooldown of only 2. Their activation before combat, as well as Keaton’s attack during combat allow for them to be readily activated every single round of combat. These Specials can make for an interesting choice against close-knit teams by dealing heavy non-lethal damage to both the unit being attacked as well as any other nearby enemies. For a less powerful but more consistent alternative to the aforementioned, one can also choose to run a Special with a cooldown of 2 such as Moonbow in order to activate Keaton’s Special during his first round of combat.

For his A skill, Death Blow gives Keaton all he needs by providing him with the strongest possible boost to Attack on initiation. Finally, Odd Atk Wave remains a fantastic self-sufficient option for Keaton thanks to the significant Attack buff it provides during odd-numbered turns.