Block Tales Daze Card Guide

Quick Facts

Block Tales Daze facts that matter

Daze is a control and splash card. It applies Dizzy and can chip the enemy behind the main target.

The card is best when the enemy lineup lets both parts matter. If there is no useful target behind the first enemy, Daze is mostly a 2 SP Dizzy attempt.

• Use it when the front enemy needs Dizzy.
• Use it when a second grounded enemy stands behind the target.
• Skip it against lone targets if Dizzy is not needed.
• Do not expect the back hit to catch Flying enemies.

Daze compared with Softener

Daze lowers enemy reliability. Softener lowers enemy defense. They solve different problems.

If the fight fails because enemies keep landing dangerous turns, Daze can help. If the fight fails because the target takes too long to damage, Softener is cleaner.

• Daze: Dizzy and backline chip.
• Softener: DEF Down and defense pierce.
• Power Stab: single-target damage.
• Linebounce: row pressure without Sword positioning.

Daze positioning mistakes

The backline hit is the reason to think about target order. Hitting the wrong front enemy can waste the second part of the move.

Do not use Daze as if it were a plain Sword hit. Check the enemy behind the target first.

• Target the front enemy that gives useful splash damage.
• Do not plan backline damage into Flying enemies.
• Use Dizzy early enough for it to affect turns.
• Stop using it once direct damage is the faster answer.

FAQ

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