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GP's Karla vs. Ayra response

Since we can't comment on the articles, this is my take on it.

A lot of the article rounds up in on Karla's consistently superior damage output. While it's true on one aspect, it completely ignores how much Ayra's bulk actually matters. A character's bulk is more than just not getting oneshot. This is especially true for squishy characters that sacrifice a B-slot for anything other than Desperation. Because of this, Karla has no real business running Wrath. Sure, you can wait a full turn and have her charge a Moonbow or Glimmer. And because of this, she can't use her offensive prowess to the fullest past one encounter. I'd even argue she's better of with Desperation, since she's able to net an actual double coupled with her +7 bonus damage.

I also find that with this criteria, Karla should no way be running DC. Ayra's physical bulk isn't just "decent". It's actually one of the better ones among offensive sword units. It's thank to this that she's able to use Wrath effectively for stuff like double Wrath Regnal Astra and the like...I've seen an Ayra oneround a 50+ Def/58 HP Wendy for godsake.

Asked by Nogitsune2 months 2 weeks ago

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Lol I think that was me that posted that pic,hell I even one round +10 nowi on a defense tile with ayra.

My logic for myself.

I have an Ayra I don't have a Karla.
I wonder which one i'll use.

This.

Arya or Karla? Mia. I don't really care for either character. What's even the point of the article?

Yeah this was my main thought after reading the article too. Ayra will actually take two, if not three or in rare cases four hits to her def which is why she can use wrath while Karla should use desperation, which limits Karla's damage ceiling considerably.

Also, I just realized...Fir can play like Ayra against dragons. Take, like, moonbow, and spam it with +20. Moonbow+10 against 34 def actually hits as hard as regnal astra on 50 spd. Ayra prefers to fight weapons she can parry with her blade; Fir prefers to use her res against dragon breath.

I have both and I will say that Karla is great for a quick kill, but Ayra is better for the long hall though if you have a minus ATK or SPD Arya you can fix it with Life & Death 3 and give her Close DEF 3 S.S. you can increase the damage out put with out compramising her bulk to much.

I got a -Atk +HP Karla a while ago, and I'd have to say, even if she was +Spd/Atk, her bulk is too low for me to use. I've been drooling over the Ayras I see in Arena/Friends Lists just because her bulk and offensive prowess are both incredible. I'd have to go with Ayra on this one; I have no personal experience with her, but I've heard the rumors... and those are more impressive than anything Karla has done.

Ayra's damage is also consistent and with speed creep on the rise Karla's Vassal Blade isn't guaranteed that +7 damage on a lot of targets. Works great on armors but I have many fliers and infantry in the 45-50 speed range

Chances are, her Atk is going to be enough to at least 2HKO that she wouldn't need it against faster target. So you're not doubling Ayra, big deal. You're still oneshotting stuff like the Ninos or whatever.

Karla is the fastest character in the game. Her +7 Dmg is going to be consistent 95% of the time, I'm sure.