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Trailblazer (Preservation · Stelle)
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Trailblazer (Preservation · Stelle)

Fire Preservation defender with team Shields and Taunt

Released Apr 26, 2023

Trailblazer (Preservation · Stelle) shields the party through combat actions and builds Magma Will when hit. The Skill reduces incoming damage and has a base chance to Taunt enemies.

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Trailblazer (Preservation · Stelle) GUIDE

Understand Trailblazer (Preservation · Stelle)

Useful when…

  • Shielding allies after Basic ATK, Skill, or Ultimate.
  • Using the Skill’s damage reduction and Taunt effect.
  • Attacking multiple enemies with an enhanced Basic ATK or Ultimate.

Magma Will and Shield cycle

The Talent gives one Magma Will whenever the Trailblazer is hit, up to eight stacks. At four stacks, the Basic ATK is enhanced and consumes four stacks to hit one chosen enemy and adjacent enemies. After using a Basic ATK, Skill, or Ultimate, the Trailblazer shields all allies for two turns; the Shield absorbs damage equal to 4% of DEF plus 20. An enhanced Basic ATK is still a Basic ATK and triggers the Talent Shield.

Skill, Ultimate, and Technique

Ever-Burning Amber gives 40% damage reduction and one Magma Will, with a 100% base chance to Taunt all enemies for one turn. This is a base chance, not a guaranteed effective Taunt against every enemy. War-Flaming Lance hits all enemies using ATK and DEF scaling, then makes the next Basic ATK automatically enhanced without spending Magma Will. Call of the Guardian grants a Shield to this Trailblazer at the start of the next battle; it is separate from the Talent’s party Shield.

Defensive progression

The Talent is central to the party Shield, and its formula makes DEF a relevant trace stat. Skill levels support damage reduction and Taunt; Ultimate levels support area damage and the enhanced follow-up Basic ATK. Promotion is separate from trace levels.

Limitations and tradeoffs

  • DEF supports shielding and the Ultimate, while the Basic ATK and part of the Ultimate also use ATK.
  • The Skill’s Taunt has a base chance and lasts one turn.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Treating the Skill’s Taunt base chance as a guarantee against every enemy.
  • Assuming an enhanced Basic ATK does not trigger the Talent Shield.
  • Confusing the Technique’s personal Shield with the party-wide Talent Shield.

Effects and reference details

Alternate ability definitions are included below. Compare each version separately when reading its effects.

Ice-Breaking Light · version 1 · Basic ATK

Deals Fire DMG equal to 50% of the Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy and gains 1 stack of "Magma Will."

Ability descriptions by source level. Purchased caps and bonus levels are separate.

Source levelEffect
1Deals Fire DMG equal to 50% of the Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy and gains 1 stack of "Magma Will."
2Deals Fire DMG equal to 60% of the Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy and gains 1 stack of "Magma Will."
3Deals Fire DMG equal to 70% of the Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy and gains 1 stack of "Magma Will."
4Deals Fire DMG equal to 80% of the Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy and gains 1 stack of "Magma Will."
5Deals Fire DMG equal to 90% of the Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy and gains 1 stack of "Magma Will."
6Deals Fire DMG equal to 100% of the Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy and gains 1 stack of "Magma Will."
7Deals Fire DMG equal to 110% of the Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy and gains 1 stack of "Magma Will."
8Deals Fire DMG equal to 120% of the Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy and gains 1 stack of "Magma Will."
9Deals Fire DMG equal to 130% of the Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy and gains 1 stack of "Magma Will."
10Deals Fire DMG equal to 140% of the Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy and gains 1 stack of "Magma Will."
Ever-Burning Amber · Skill

Increases the Trailblazer's DMG Reduction by 40% and gains 1 stack of Magma Will, with a 100% base chance to Taunt all enemies for 1 turn(s).

Ability descriptions by source level. Purchased caps and bonus levels are separate.

Source levelEffect
1Increases the Trailblazer's DMG Reduction by 40% and gains 1 stack of Magma Will, with a 100% base chance to Taunt all enemies for 1 turn(s).
2Increases the Trailblazer's DMG Reduction by 41% and gains 1 stack of Magma Will, with a 100% base chance to Taunt all enemies for 1 turn(s).
3Increases the Trailblazer's DMG Reduction by 42% and gains 1 stack of Magma Will, with a 100% base chance to Taunt all enemies for 1 turn(s).
4Increases the Trailblazer's DMG Reduction by 43% and gains 1 stack of Magma Will, with a 100% base chance to Taunt all enemies for 1 turn(s).
5Increases the Trailblazer's DMG Reduction by 44% and gains 1 stack of Magma Will, with a 100% base chance to Taunt all enemies for 1 turn(s).
6Increases the Trailblazer's DMG Reduction by 45% and gains 1 stack of Magma Will, with a 100% base chance to Taunt all enemies for 1 turn(s).
7Increases the Trailblazer's DMG Reduction by 46.25% and gains 1 stack of Magma Will, with a 100% base chance to Taunt all enemies for 1 turn(s).
8Increases the Trailblazer's DMG Reduction by 47.5% and gains 1 stack of Magma Will, with a 100% base chance to Taunt all enemies for 1 turn(s).
9Increases the Trailblazer's DMG Reduction by 48.75% and gains 1 stack of Magma Will, with a 100% base chance to Taunt all enemies for 1 turn(s).
10Increases the Trailblazer's DMG Reduction by 50% and gains 1 stack of Magma Will, with a 100% base chance to Taunt all enemies for 1 turn(s).
11Increases the Trailblazer's DMG Reduction by 51% and gains 1 stack of Magma Will, with a 100% base chance to Taunt all enemies for 1 turn(s).
12Increases the Trailblazer's DMG Reduction by 52% and gains 1 stack of Magma Will, with a 100% base chance to Taunt all enemies for 1 turn(s).
13Increases the Trailblazer's DMG Reduction by 53% and gains 1 stack of Magma Will, with a 100% base chance to Taunt all enemies for 1 turn(s).
14Increases the Trailblazer's DMG Reduction by 54% and gains 1 stack of Magma Will, with a 100% base chance to Taunt all enemies for 1 turn(s).
15Increases the Trailblazer's DMG Reduction by 55% and gains 1 stack of Magma Will, with a 100% base chance to Taunt all enemies for 1 turn(s).
War-Flaming Lance · Ultimate

Deals Fire DMG equal to 50% of the Trailblazer's ATK plus 75% of the Trailblazer's DEF to all enemies. The next Basic ATK will be automatically enhanced and does not cost Magma Will.

Ability descriptions by source level. Purchased caps and bonus levels are separate.

Source levelEffect
1Deals Fire DMG equal to 50% of the Trailblazer's ATK plus 75% of the Trailblazer's DEF to all enemies. The next Basic ATK will be automatically enhanced and does not cost Magma Will.
2Deals Fire DMG equal to 55% of the Trailblazer's ATK plus 82.5% of the Trailblazer's DEF to all enemies. The next Basic ATK will be automatically enhanced and does not cost Magma Will.
3Deals Fire DMG equal to 60% of the Trailblazer's ATK plus 90% of the Trailblazer's DEF to all enemies. The next Basic ATK will be automatically enhanced and does not cost Magma Will.
4Deals Fire DMG equal to 65% of the Trailblazer's ATK plus 97.5% of the Trailblazer's DEF to all enemies. The next Basic ATK will be automatically enhanced and does not cost Magma Will.
5Deals Fire DMG equal to 70% of the Trailblazer's ATK plus 105% of the Trailblazer's DEF to all enemies. The next Basic ATK will be automatically enhanced and does not cost Magma Will.
6Deals Fire DMG equal to 75% of the Trailblazer's ATK plus 112.5% of the Trailblazer's DEF to all enemies. The next Basic ATK will be automatically enhanced and does not cost Magma Will.
7Deals Fire DMG equal to 81.25% of the Trailblazer's ATK plus 121.88% of the Trailblazer's DEF to all enemies. The next Basic ATK will be automatically enhanced and does not cost Magma Will.
8Deals Fire DMG equal to 87.5% of the Trailblazer's ATK plus 131.25% of the Trailblazer's DEF to all enemies. The next Basic ATK will be automatically enhanced and does not cost Magma Will.
9Deals Fire DMG equal to 93.75% of the Trailblazer's ATK plus 140.62% of the Trailblazer's DEF to all enemies. The next Basic ATK will be automatically enhanced and does not cost Magma Will.
10Deals Fire DMG equal to 100% of the Trailblazer's ATK plus 150% of the Trailblazer's DEF to all enemies. The next Basic ATK will be automatically enhanced and does not cost Magma Will.
11Deals Fire DMG equal to 105% of the Trailblazer's ATK plus 157.5% of the Trailblazer's DEF to all enemies. The next Basic ATK will be automatically enhanced and does not cost Magma Will.
12Deals Fire DMG equal to 110% of the Trailblazer's ATK plus 165% of the Trailblazer's DEF to all enemies. The next Basic ATK will be automatically enhanced and does not cost Magma Will.
13Deals Fire DMG equal to 115% of the Trailblazer's ATK plus 172.5% of the Trailblazer's DEF to all enemies. The next Basic ATK will be automatically enhanced and does not cost Magma Will.
14Deals Fire DMG equal to 120% of the Trailblazer's ATK plus 180% of the Trailblazer's DEF to all enemies. The next Basic ATK will be automatically enhanced and does not cost Magma Will.
15Deals Fire DMG equal to 125% of the Trailblazer's ATK plus 187.5% of the Trailblazer's DEF to all enemies. The next Basic ATK will be automatically enhanced and does not cost Magma Will.
Treasure of the Architects · Talent

Each time the Trailblazer is hit, they gain 1 stack of "Magma Will" for a max of 8 stack(s).
When "Magma Will" has no fewer than 4 stacks, the Trailblazer's Basic ATK becomes enhanced, dealing DMG to one designated enemy and enemies adjacent to it.
When the Trailblazer uses Basic ATK, Skill, or Ultimate, apply a Shield to all allies that absorbs DMG equal to 4% of the Trailblazer's DEF plus 20. The Shield lasts for 2 turn(s).

Ability descriptions by source level. Purchased caps and bonus levels are separate.

Source levelEffect
1Each time the Trailblazer is hit, they gain 1 stack of "Magma Will" for a max of 8 stack(s). When "Magma Will" has no fewer than 4 stacks, the Trailblazer's Basic ATK becomes enhanced, dealing DMG to one designated enemy and enemies adjacent to it. When the Trailblazer uses Basic ATK, Skill, or Ultimate, apply a Shield to all allies that absorbs DMG equal to 4% of the Trailblazer's DEF plus 20. The Shield lasts for 2 turn(s).
2Each time the Trailblazer is hit, they gain 1 stack of "Magma Will" for a max of 8 stack(s). When "Magma Will" has no fewer than 4 stacks, the Trailblazer's Basic ATK becomes enhanced, dealing DMG to one designated enemy and enemies adjacent to it. When the Trailblazer uses Basic ATK, Skill, or Ultimate, apply a Shield to all allies that absorbs DMG equal to 4.25% of the Trailblazer's DEF plus 32. The Shield lasts for 2 turn(s).
3Each time the Trailblazer is hit, they gain 1 stack of "Magma Will" for a max of 8 stack(s). When "Magma Will" has no fewer than 4 stacks, the Trailblazer's Basic ATK becomes enhanced, dealing DMG to one designated enemy and enemies adjacent to it. When the Trailblazer uses Basic ATK, Skill, or Ultimate, apply a Shield to all allies that absorbs DMG equal to 4.5% of the Trailblazer's DEF plus 41. The Shield lasts for 2 turn(s).
4Each time the Trailblazer is hit, they gain 1 stack of "Magma Will" for a max of 8 stack(s). When "Magma Will" has no fewer than 4 stacks, the Trailblazer's Basic ATK becomes enhanced, dealing DMG to one designated enemy and enemies adjacent to it. When the Trailblazer uses Basic ATK, Skill, or Ultimate, apply a Shield to all allies that absorbs DMG equal to 4.75% of the Trailblazer's DEF plus 50. The Shield lasts for 2 turn(s).
5Each time the Trailblazer is hit, they gain 1 stack of "Magma Will" for a max of 8 stack(s). When "Magma Will" has no fewer than 4 stacks, the Trailblazer's Basic ATK becomes enhanced, dealing DMG to one designated enemy and enemies adjacent to it. When the Trailblazer uses Basic ATK, Skill, or Ultimate, apply a Shield to all allies that absorbs DMG equal to 5% of the Trailblazer's DEF plus 56. The Shield lasts for 2 turn(s).
6Each time the Trailblazer is hit, they gain 1 stack of "Magma Will" for a max of 8 stack(s). When "Magma Will" has no fewer than 4 stacks, the Trailblazer's Basic ATK becomes enhanced, dealing DMG to one designated enemy and enemies adjacent to it. When the Trailblazer uses Basic ATK, Skill, or Ultimate, apply a Shield to all allies that absorbs DMG equal to 5.2% of the Trailblazer's DEF plus 62. The Shield lasts for 2 turn(s).
7Each time the Trailblazer is hit, they gain 1 stack of "Magma Will" for a max of 8 stack(s). When "Magma Will" has no fewer than 4 stacks, the Trailblazer's Basic ATK becomes enhanced, dealing DMG to one designated enemy and enemies adjacent to it. When the Trailblazer uses Basic ATK, Skill, or Ultimate, apply a Shield to all allies that absorbs DMG equal to 5.4% of the Trailblazer's DEF plus 66.5. The Shield lasts for 2 turn(s).
8Each time the Trailblazer is hit, they gain 1 stack of "Magma Will" for a max of 8 stack(s). When "Magma Will" has no fewer than 4 stacks, the Trailblazer's Basic ATK becomes enhanced, dealing DMG to one designated enemy and enemies adjacent to it. When the Trailblazer uses Basic ATK, Skill, or Ultimate, apply a Shield to all allies that absorbs DMG equal to 5.6% of the Trailblazer's DEF plus 71. The Shield lasts for 2 turn(s).
9Each time the Trailblazer is hit, they gain 1 stack of "Magma Will" for a max of 8 stack(s). When "Magma Will" has no fewer than 4 stacks, the Trailblazer's Basic ATK becomes enhanced, dealing DMG to one designated enemy and enemies adjacent to it. When the Trailblazer uses Basic ATK, Skill, or Ultimate, apply a Shield to all allies that absorbs DMG equal to 5.8% of the Trailblazer's DEF plus 75.5. The Shield lasts for 2 turn(s).
10Each time the Trailblazer is hit, they gain 1 stack of "Magma Will" for a max of 8 stack(s). When "Magma Will" has no fewer than 4 stacks, the Trailblazer's Basic ATK becomes enhanced, dealing DMG to one designated enemy and enemies adjacent to it. When the Trailblazer uses Basic ATK, Skill, or Ultimate, apply a Shield to all allies that absorbs DMG equal to 6% of the Trailblazer's DEF plus 80. The Shield lasts for 2 turn(s).
11Each time the Trailblazer is hit, they gain 1 stack of "Magma Will" for a max of 8 stack(s). When "Magma Will" has no fewer than 4 stacks, the Trailblazer's Basic ATK becomes enhanced, dealing DMG to one designated enemy and enemies adjacent to it. When the Trailblazer uses Basic ATK, Skill, or Ultimate, apply a Shield to all allies that absorbs DMG equal to 6.2% of the Trailblazer's DEF plus 84.5. The Shield lasts for 2 turn(s).
12Each time the Trailblazer is hit, they gain 1 stack of "Magma Will" for a max of 8 stack(s). When "Magma Will" has no fewer than 4 stacks, the Trailblazer's Basic ATK becomes enhanced, dealing DMG to one designated enemy and enemies adjacent to it. When the Trailblazer uses Basic ATK, Skill, or Ultimate, apply a Shield to all allies that absorbs DMG equal to 6.4% of the Trailblazer's DEF plus 89. The Shield lasts for 2 turn(s).
13Each time the Trailblazer is hit, they gain 1 stack of "Magma Will" for a max of 8 stack(s). When "Magma Will" has no fewer than 4 stacks, the Trailblazer's Basic ATK becomes enhanced, dealing DMG to one designated enemy and enemies adjacent to it. When the Trailblazer uses Basic ATK, Skill, or Ultimate, apply a Shield to all allies that absorbs DMG equal to 6.6% of the Trailblazer's DEF plus 93.5. The Shield lasts for 2 turn(s).
14Each time the Trailblazer is hit, they gain 1 stack of "Magma Will" for a max of 8 stack(s). When "Magma Will" has no fewer than 4 stacks, the Trailblazer's Basic ATK becomes enhanced, dealing DMG to one designated enemy and enemies adjacent to it. When the Trailblazer uses Basic ATK, Skill, or Ultimate, apply a Shield to all allies that absorbs DMG equal to 6.8% of the Trailblazer's DEF plus 98. The Shield lasts for 2 turn(s).
15Each time the Trailblazer is hit, they gain 1 stack of "Magma Will" for a max of 8 stack(s). When "Magma Will" has no fewer than 4 stacks, the Trailblazer's Basic ATK becomes enhanced, dealing DMG to one designated enemy and enemies adjacent to it. When the Trailblazer uses Basic ATK, Skill, or Ultimate, apply a Shield to all allies that absorbs DMG equal to 7% of the Trailblazer's DEF plus 102.5. The Shield lasts for 2 turn(s).
Attack

Attacks an enemy, and after entering combat, reduces their Toughness of the corresponding Type.

Call of the Guardian · Technique

After using Technique, at the start of the next battle, gains a Shield that absorbs DMG equal to 30% of the Trailblazer's DEF plus 384 for 1 turn(s).

Ability descriptions by source level. Purchased caps and bonus levels are separate.

Source levelEffect
1After using Technique, at the start of the next battle, gains a Shield that absorbs DMG equal to 30% of the Trailblazer's DEF plus 384 for 1 turn(s).
Ice-Breaking Light · version 2 · Basic ATK

Consumes 4 stacks of "Magma Will" to enhance Basic ATK, dealing Fire DMG equal to 90% of the Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy and Fire DMG to equal to 36% of the Trailblazer's ATK to enemies adjacent to it.

Ability descriptions by source level. Purchased caps and bonus levels are separate.

Source levelEffect
1Consumes 4 stacks of "Magma Will" to enhance Basic ATK, dealing Fire DMG equal to 90% of the Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy and Fire DMG to equal to 36% of the Trailblazer's ATK to enemies adjacent to it.
2Consumes 4 stacks of "Magma Will" to enhance Basic ATK, dealing Fire DMG equal to 99% of the Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy and Fire DMG to equal to 39.6% of the Trailblazer's ATK to enemies adjacent to it.
3Consumes 4 stacks of "Magma Will" to enhance Basic ATK, dealing Fire DMG equal to 108% of the Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy and Fire DMG to equal to 43.2% of the Trailblazer's ATK to enemies adjacent to it.
4Consumes 4 stacks of "Magma Will" to enhance Basic ATK, dealing Fire DMG equal to 117% of the Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy and Fire DMG to equal to 46.8% of the Trailblazer's ATK to enemies adjacent to it.
5Consumes 4 stacks of "Magma Will" to enhance Basic ATK, dealing Fire DMG equal to 126% of the Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy and Fire DMG to equal to 50.4% of the Trailblazer's ATK to enemies adjacent to it.
6Consumes 4 stacks of "Magma Will" to enhance Basic ATK, dealing Fire DMG equal to 135% of the Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy and Fire DMG to equal to 54% of the Trailblazer's ATK to enemies adjacent to it.
7Consumes 4 stacks of "Magma Will" to enhance Basic ATK, dealing Fire DMG equal to 146.25% of the Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy and Fire DMG to equal to 58.5% of the Trailblazer's ATK to enemies adjacent to it.
8Consumes 4 stacks of "Magma Will" to enhance Basic ATK, dealing Fire DMG equal to 157.5% of the Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy and Fire DMG to equal to 63% of the Trailblazer's ATK to enemies adjacent to it.
9Consumes 4 stacks of "Magma Will" to enhance Basic ATK, dealing Fire DMG equal to 168.75% of the Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy and Fire DMG to equal to 67.5% of the Trailblazer's ATK to enemies adjacent to it.
10Consumes 4 stacks of "Magma Will" to enhance Basic ATK, dealing Fire DMG equal to 180% of the Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy and Fire DMG to equal to 72% of the Trailblazer's ATK to enemies adjacent to it.

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