If you’ve been wondering how to get the most out of Sakura (Sokora) in the 3.5 Update of Anime Vanguards, you’re in the right place. Her abilities can be a bit confusing at first, but once you fully understand her mechanics, she becomes an absolute game-changer for boosting DPS. In this guide, I’ll break down her abilities, best strategies, and key limitations so you can use her effectively and efficiently!
How To Use Sakura Effectively (Sokora)
Sakura’s power revolves around two core passives that really shape her playstyle:
- Corruption Passive: The first one is Corruption, which is a bit of a sneaky ability. When a unit isn’t corrupted, it suffers a 15% attack speed debuff. What does that mean? Simply put, any units within her corruption range will have their attack speed reduced by default. This can be a huge game-changer if used strategically to slow down enemies.
- Cleanse Effect: Next up, we have the Cleanse Effect. When her corruption activates, it removes the attack speed debuff from any units within her corruption circle. But be careful here! Once a unit gets corrupted, it can’t be moved or sold anymore, so make sure your placement is on point before you activate the corruption.
How to Use Sakura for Maximum DPS Boost
Sakura’s second passive is really what will skyrocket your team’s DPS. Here’s how it works: every time she attacks, her attack speed cooldown is reduced by 2 seconds, stacking up to a 20% reduction. When it’s fully stacked, her SBA (Special Burst Attack) drops to a sweet 7.1 seconds.
What does this mean for your other units? Well, if you’ve corrupted high-SBA units like Gojo or Saber, their attack speed will sync up with Sakura’s, effectively making them attack faster. For instance, Gojo’s SBA is normally 10.8 seconds, but after corruption, it drops to 5.8 seconds, meaning he deals a lot more damage in less time. Saber’s SBA gets slashed too, from 7.8 seconds to 5.8 seconds after corruption.
So yeah, Sakura’s all about boosting that attack speed, and with the right setup, you’ll have your highest damage-dealing units going off faster, making them way more effective.
Important Limitations to Keep in Mind
Of course, no unit is without its limitations. Here’s what you need to know:
- Maximum Corruption: You can only corrupt two units at a time. Every corruption costs one life stock, and if you go beyond two corruptions, you’ll hit an instant game over. So, stick to corrupting just two units, and you’ll avoid any nasty surprises.
- Don’t Rely on Sakura for DPS: As tempting as it might be, Sakura isn’t your main DPS. Keep her at upgrade 1 and focus on her passive buffs. Instead of maxing her out, corrupt two high-DPS, high-SBA units (like Gojo or Saber) to maximize their attack speed. Sakura’s 4K DPS for 80K cost just isn’t worth it in the long run.
Advanced Strategy: Optimizing DPS Gains
Some players like to experiment with corrupting lower SBA units, hoping that it’ll reduce Sakura’s SBA and boost the overall damage. Well, after testing, it turns out that corrupting a unit with a lower SBA than Sakura’s actually reduces her SBA too, which then lowers the SBA of other corrupted units.
But here’s the catch: if you place a new unit inside her range, it’ll reset her SBA to the new average. This could sometimes mess with her attack cooldowns, so you’ve got to be careful. The sweet spot is to corrupt units that already start with a high SBA and end up with a lower one, like Gojo or Saber. That way, their attack speed matches up with Sakura’s, and you’ll see some serious DPS boosts.
For example, if you start with two Gojos, their initial SBA of 5 seconds will get reduced after corruption. However, if you place another unit later, it can average out Sakura’s SBA with that new unit, which might increase the attack cooldowns. So yeah, placement is key if you want to maintain peak performance with Sakura!
Wrap-Up
Sakura is a powerhouse when used correctly. By following these tips, you’ll be able to unlock her full potential and seriously boost your team’s DPS. Here are the main takeaways:
- Wait to corrupt until all units are placed.
- Only corrupt a maximum of two units to avoid the dreaded game over.
- Use Sakura to support high-SBA units, not as your primary damage dealer.
Hopefully, this guide helps you get the most out of Sakura in Anime Vanguards. If you’ve got any other cool strategies or tips, drop them in the comments below. May your DPS go through the roof!
