'Seven Knights Re:BIRTH' (hereinafter SKRB) has a new hero, 'Branz & Bransel,' who is currently the talk of the town. This is because they are the first hero to possess the execution ability previously exclusive to the legacy Seven Knights member, Phee. Coupled with 'Authority' and a 'Total Damage Immunity' effect, they boast remarkable durability. KookminTree has analyzed how Branz & Bransel manage to survive enemy barrages while instantly executing foes who fall below a certain HP threshold.

Q. What kind of hero are Branz & Bransel?
A. They are a hero who unleashes a relentless offensive backed by Total Damage Immunity and Authority.

Branz & Bransel are physical attack-type heroes. Both their basic attacks and skills feature a minimum of two hits, offering a high hit count. Unlike the basic attack which lacks additional effects, their passive and active skills are packed with unique gimmicks.

'Violent Rampage' deals piercing damage to 3 enemies three times, with a 30% chance to inflict Bleed for 2 turns. Since Bleed occurs with each hit, you can stack it quickly if luck is on your side. Furthermore, if this skill directly kills an enemy, it triggers again at 100% power. Skill upgrades increase damage and boost the Bleed chance to 35%.

'Strike of Salvation' is the definitive reason why everyone is eyeing Branz & Bransel right now. It deals massive damage to one enemy in the backline and instantly executes targets with 24% HP or less. It is the same execution ability previously held only by the legacy Seven Knights member Phee. Upgrading this skill boosts coefficients and adds a utility that reduces turn-based buffs by 3 turns. Notably, the 2nd and 6th transcendence effects are concentrated here. At 2nd transcendence, it provides HP recovery, while the 6th grants ally resurrection and Total Damage Immunity (2 hits) upon a successful kill. Be warned, however: the 6th transcendence effect only triggers if you have at least three attack-type heroes in your party.

The passive 'Authority of Good and Evil' provides Branz & Bransel with Authority and Total Damage Immunity (2 turns). Additionally, it supports the team by increasing physical attack power when an ally dies and creating shields when an enemy falls. This condition also activates only when three attack-type heroes are fielded. Successfully upgrading the skill adds yet another layer of Total Damage Immunity (2 turns) after Authority is triggered.

Q. What are the core buffs and debuffs for Branz & Bransel?
A. 'Execution' and 'Authority', which heighten battlefield dominance.

As mentioned, execution was a unique gimmick exclusive to Phee. It instantly removes enemies below a specific HP threshold, and Branz & Bransel target those at 24% HP or less. However, it won't trigger if the target's HP exceeds 120% of Branz & Bransel's attack power, even if they are below the threshold. Securing high attack stats is therefore your top priority.

Authority is currently considered a top-tier survival skill in SKRB. Unlike resurrection or immortality, it is a survival mechanic that remains unaffected by specific debuffs. While vulnerable to multi-hit attacks, it displays unparalleled efficiency in Arena PvP content, where a split-second of survival often decides the match. Add in Total Damage Immunity, and you have a hero with exceptional staying power.

Q. How should I set up Branz & Bransel?
A. Focus on Attack, Critical Hit Rate, and Critical Damage.

The key to building Branz & Bransel lies in Attack and Critical Hits. To reliably hit your execution conditions, you must push your Attack as high as possible. As your main dealer, investing in Critical Hit Rate and Damage is non-negotiable. For this, we recommend the 'Seeker' and 'Assassin' gear sets. Seeker enhances Weak Point attacks, while Assassin boosts critical performance. Both are staples for dealers in SKRB. We prioritize Seeker because it makes it easier to target the lowest-HP enemy when opponents use formations like 'Balance,' where they tuck heroes in the backline. In the SKRB system, Weak Point attacks specifically target the enemy with the lowest HP.

For weapon main stats, we recommend Critical Hit Rate, Weak Point Attack Rate, and Critical Damage. Only opt for Weak Point Attack Rate once other stats are sufficiently covered. For armor, there is truly no alternative to All Attack Power (%). To successfully execute high-HP tanks in defensive decks, boosting your Attack is essential. Make sure your armor is fully rolled for All Attack Power (%) to keep your operation stable.