Costume Guide – Nightmare Bunny Eclipse (limited rerun)

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As a seasoned player with over three years of experience under my belt, I must say that Nightmare Bunny Eclipse (NB.Eclipse) has been a game-changer for me and many other players. I remember the days when she was first released, and her impact on the meta was nothing short of overwhelming. Her unique blend of high damage output, M.RES shred, and SP drain made her an instant favorite among the players, and her Nightmare Bunny costume was a must-have for any serious player.

Official Patch Notes

Exclusive Weapon
Base stats (Lv 100) Max stats (after engraving and awakening)

Overview

PVE Story / Challenge PVP Fiend Hunt
S S S
Last Night Tower of Pride Tower of Salvation
B B S

＋ A year after her release, she’s still great in all game modes, including PVP

＋ Excellent kit that drains SP, reduces M.RES and reaches far for only 3 SP

＋ All of Eclipse’s costumes are good, but Nightmare Bunny is arguably the best

As a fan, I must admit that when she first appeared, she reigned supreme. However, it seems that in the present day, there are other outfits outperforming her in terms of damage output and range.

－ Eclipse’s base M.ATK stat is on the low side, which limits her damage output

－ Relatively low improvements from potential upgrades

－ Limited costume: Can’t be upgraded after banner ends

Eclipse for PVE

Initially debuting as a special costume in December 2023, Nightmare Bunny quickly became one of the top choices among players due to its exceptional quality. Now, a year later, Nightmare Bunny has returned for another limited time in December 2024. The question arises: is it still a wise decision to invest in Nightmare Bunny, given that she has been available for some time?

Damage

Initially, when Nightmare Bunny Eclipse debuted, her 600% damage amplifier (at a +5 costume rank) shared the top spot for the greatest damage multiplier on any magical outfit, matching that of Bright Moon Dalvi.

A year has passed, and a 600% damage output is still impressive, yet there are new costumes emerging that can inflict significantly more harm. In fact, several costumes currently available can surpass the 1000% damage mark. For instance, the recently introduced New Hire Nebris and Queen of Signatures Michaela have such capabilities. Similarly, our very own Beach Vacation costume from Eclipse delivers a whopping 800% damage at level +5.

Keep in mind that Eclipse’s initial Might Attack (M.ATK) is relatively lower compared to other characters at level 100, with an average base M.ATK stat of 352. Specifically, Eclipse’s base M.ATK is 308, which affects the overall damage she can deal.

Currently, Eclipse continues to be the top choice for a dark-element magic attacker, excelling at most PVE content against light opponents. Regrettably, there aren’t many 5-star dark magic attackers available in the game at present. Apart from Eclipse, your options are limited to Celia, who primarily serves as a supportive role, and Nartas, who has a rather specialized skillset.

Given the ongoing trend of power increases, there’s a potential danger that an upcoming dark magic attacker might surpass Eclipse in strength. It’s hard to predict exactly when this might occur.

Range

Regarding her reach, when Nightmare Bunny initially debuted, she stood alone as the costume boasting the extended “long plus” area of effect (AOE), making her exceptionally distinctive and notably troublesome within player-versus-player (PVP) gameplay environments. In addition, at that point in time, there were scarcely any characters capable of striking a 3×3 AOE, rendering Nightmare Bunny an optimal choice for swiftly eliminating crowds and challenging enemy configurations in player-versus-environment (PVE) scenarios.

Indeed, there are numerous costumes these days that excel in the Area of Effect (AOE), ranging from 3×3 AOE attackers to those capable of striking an entire row or column. In fact, some characters can now hit up to twelve tiles, like Sacred Justia and Roxy. Consequently, while Eclipse remains a solid choice, it no longer holds the title of “the best”.

Utility

Nightmare Bunny Eclipse still remains unique for the bonus utility effects on her skill.

Initially, Eclipse drains 1 SP for every hit she lands. However, a single strike on an enemy is enough to cover the cost of her ability. In groups of many enemies, she can fully recharge your team’s SP gauge. This proves particularly beneficial in extended fights, especially when SP regeneration is limited. It becomes notably useful in the advanced stages of Tower of Salvation, where no SP regeneration is provided and you often run out of SP after the first turn.

To put it simply, Eclipse reduces M.RES by 20%. Few other top-tier costumes can reduce M.RES, with DJ.Venaka and Lovely Lady Elise being the exceptions. While Eclipse’s reduction of M.RES is less than others, her ability to reduce SP, deal significant damage, and shred M.RES all at once makes her a versatile character. Consequently, you can utilize her effectively in various PVE game modes due to her wide range of applications.

Costume cycle

To fully enjoy Eclipse gameplay, it’s essential to acquire Nightmare Bunny. With Dimension Witch taking three turns to recharge and Beach Vacation requiring a lengthy 11-turn break, Nightmare Bunny ensures uninterrupted costume rotation in your gameplay, for instance:

Turn 1: DW > Turn 3: NB > Turn 5: DW > Turn 7: BV > Turn 9: DW > Turn 11: NB > Turn 13: DW

Eclipse for PVP

Initially launched, NB.Eclipse swiftly garnered the top spot among costumes in PVP battles, outmatching all other attackers in reach and strength at that moment. Capable of inflicting powerful damage across a full row horizontally and a full column vertically, she stood alone. Furthermore, her SP drain ability was highly disruptive, often reducing defensive teams to 6 SP instead of the standard 12. This alteration significantly impacted the game’s overall strategy, as every formation needed to be adjusted to account for her presence. So pervasive was NB.Eclipse that numerous players adjusted their units’ M.RES stats to as high as 105%/110%, primarily to counteract her M.RES shred effect.

Presently, Eclipse remains robust and continues to be a common figure in competitive play, yet there have been significant shifts in the meta landscape since her debut that have diminished her status from being “completely dominating” to simply “excellent”.

Initially, characters such as Comeback Idol Granhildr and Beach Morphea have been introduced, who serve as proactive defenders. At the onset of the game, defense teams possess 6 SP, with an additional 6 SP granted at the end or start of turn 1 or turn 2 respectively. Both characters, Granhildr and Morphea, can be deployed pre-emptively for a cost of 5 SP (taking any upgrades into account). Consequently, Eclipse’s SP absorption ability becomes less detrimental since she consumes at most 1 SP following the utilization of a pre-emptive skill.

As a passionate fan, I’d like to share an insight: The introduction of Granhildr has significantly altered the appeal of three-star SP attackers for opening formations on Turn 1. This is because Granhildr excels at neutralizing enemy Area of Effect (AOE) attacks, making it risky to rely on a three-star SP attacker like NB.Eclipse as your main attacker in the initial formation. For instance, while the combination of B.Helena and NB.Eclipse can effectively counter Granhildr, this strategy costs 4 SP, leaving you with just 1 SP to handle the rest of the defending team. This means you might find yourself at a disadvantage when it comes to dealing with the remaining opponents.

In the third place, it’s worth noting that Venaka has surpassed Eclipse as the leader in Magic DPS for PVP. This is because DJ.Venaka boasts a similar area of effect and damage multiplier (700% compared to Eclipse’s 6.6x) but boasts a higher M.ATK (363 versus Eclipse’s 308). However, what truly sets DJ.Venaka apart in PVP is its ability to weaken an opponent’s Magic Resistance by 50%, compared to Eclipse’s 20%. This means that Venaka is more consistent at dealing significant magic damage, even against enemies with high Magic Resistance gear.

Additionally, it’s worth noting that Venaka’s elemental classification is advantageous in the current game environment, as there are no prominent fire tanks and only a few commonly used fire units in PVP battles. In contrast, two popular water tanks, Glacia and Morphea, struggle against Venaka’s wind damage.

Previously, Eclipse maintained an advantage in PVP (Player vs Player) combat thanks to her wider selection of outfits. But with the debut of the Wind Dancer Venaka costume, Venaka now boasts a robust and comprehensive set of costumes without any gaps or breaks.

Despite the listed disadvantages, NB.Eclipse is exceptionally effective in Player versus Player (PVP) situations. While Venaka currently reigns supreme in the current meta, Eclipse continues to be one of the top 3-star costumes for PVP, demonstrating her enduring value and competitive edge even a year after debuting. This underscores Eclipse’s lasting impact, as she consistently appears in high-level PVP battles.

Conclusion

Should you pull on a 1 year old costume? NB.Eclipse is still great value for investment, but sits near the edge of being overtaken by powercreep.

If you previously failed to upgrade Nightmare Bunny to level 5, this is another opportunity for you to fully enhance her. And if you’ve previously purchased Eclipse’s other costumes but haven’t obtained Nightmare Bunny yet, you’ll definitely want to try your luck with the Nightmare Bunny pull to complete her collection.

If you’re relatively new to the game and haven’t invested in Eclipse yet, it might be more beneficial for you to use your limited resources on the latest high-quality costumes instead of attempting to acquire Nightmare Bunny, which is highly praised but was popular last year. The current meta (the most powerful strategies at the moment) might not align with Nightmare Bunny, making other new costumes potentially more useful for you.

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2024-12-16 16:37