How it works
A practical setup-to-payoff guide for the stance-based duelist.
Practical strategy
Follow the chapters in order, practise each system in a safe encounter, and revisit your Pictos, weapon scaling and AP flow when a step stops working.
Mistakes to avoid
Treating every build or boss sequence as identical across all save files and patches leads to avoidable mistakes.
Maelle stance and Virtuose build: walkthrough
Define the role
Maelle can deliver powerful single-target bursts but should not be treated as a guaranteed first-turn win. Identify who in the party can apply a Mark, generate support or expose a Break window before she spends her best turn.
Prepare AP
Make sure Maelle will have enough AP at the payoff turn. If an expensive attack leaves no space for the next stance change, alternate with a cheap action or arrange appropriate support.
Use appropriate Pictos
Early builds benefit from reliable survival and resource passives. Later, refine toward damage only when you can consistently survive. Compare actual weapon scaling before redistributing attribute points.
Debug the rotation
If output feels low, inspect the sequence in order: status application, stance, weapon passive, AP and enemy state. Change one variable at a time rather than rebuilding the entire team on every attempt.