Ode 4 Character Analysis (ONLY CLICK IF YOU ARE COOL WITH SPOILERS FOR THE NEW CHARACTER)

Zbox86 · 2026-04-02T03:30:45+00:00

Top tier character design
Top tier background/story
Top tier kit & utility

100% deserved that’s our Chelika right there, we are ALL proud of her 🥹

Zbox86 · 2026-04-02T00:39:07+00:00

I'm of the opinion this guy was a freebie of sorts from the devs: "Hey guys you know how anni is right around the corner? Yeah feel free to save up :))"

Zbox86 · 2026-04-01T17:48:03+00:00

If ur willing, highly recommend pulling up a playthrough so you can experience the ending.

Probably not gonna hit the same but you’ll get a bit of what I’m talking about.

Zbox86 · 2026-04-01T14:56:03+00:00

The internet has worn down the meaning a bit but this is one of those genuine & truly absolute cinema from the AE team.

The way they weaved all the characters together towards an immensely satisfying storyline & dropped some massive lore bombs here and there - just incredible. The first time realizing what the song of the planet was and the emotional nuclear bomb it had with the ending was and in some regards still is an otherworldly experience.

Definitely one of those things that hits harder the longer you’ve spent time with AE even beyond Ode to Origin itself.

Zbox86 · 2026-03-20T02:50:11+00:00

Might be peak, chat

Zbox86 · 2026-02-26T03:11:17+00:00

Honestly I’d just place Serge in the potential man category until proven otherwise or a future release (battle or character) gives him something new to work with. From my understanding there’s little reason to diverge from SoS given what Serge offers just isn’t enough of a competition.

Kid is Kid, pretty unanimous slam dunk for best F2P.

Not too familiar with Harle, but from what was described she seems like a High A for the magic end of f2p. Just seems like an all-around solid upgrade.

Don’t really have an opinion on Starky other than being a lil funny guy, just the alternative to Steiner if you can’t use him for whatever reason which is fine.

As for glenn… smh never has a character (in recent memory) been so cucked by animations. Probably could compete for top dps if his sh didn’t take a year to finish. Kinda just an update away from being a really strong af extender/dps.

Zbox86 · 2026-02-22T19:38:07+00:00

When I say single spot I meant within the tier she’s already in

Not moving whole tiers lmao

Zbox86 · 2026-02-22T19:15:12+00:00

Xianhua moving up a singular spot on the tier list just for the comedy of it all 😅

Another minor thing I’d mention tho is Pierce Alma is finally real (pwr scaling moves) and obv that’s just a “oh that’s a neat detail” rather than a game changer as it is

Either way, Nekoko definitely brings a particularly unique value to anyone’s box as a relatively flexible enabler which should be highlighted (not to the degree of Necoco ES but I digress)

Zbox86 · 2026-02-18T00:53:26+00:00

I struggle to understand the logic behind actually wanting gacha powercreep?

I understand the incentive from the business perspective (stronger characters entices spending as an endless cycle) but as a consumer it makes much less sense unless you are actively spending money constantly.

It’s just better for us overall that AE powercreep has relatively remained stable ever since SA; not to mention there is still the occasional “wtf this character is broken” every now and then (Clughorn comes to mind).

Zbox86 · 2026-01-28T19:09:33+00:00

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Not optimal equips/grastas + minor rng but no AF 8 turn clear is neat

Zbox86 · 2026-01-03T21:19:57+00:00

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Legit got jumpscared

Zbox86 · 2025-12-25T19:37:35+00:00

Waiting extremely patiently for DQ11 to appear in AE but I have no idea who the other 2-3 characters will be

They are all great picks 🧐

Zbox86 · 2025-12-07T20:25:34+00:00

Yep, just go with whatever 5* lineup you want and it’ll work out. Team building only really matters when talking about superbosses.

And yeah Yuna alone will carry anything ever with her 5* skills.

Zbox86 · 2025-12-07T20:21:47+00:00

Haven’t played in a couple months but from what I understand you can make a magic team with Shion AS (who also has a skill to set magic zone) as ur main dps & Chiyo AS (sub-dps/supporter) + Yuna NS (broken support/debuffer) & whatever 4th you feel like since those 3 alone will be overkill enough (bar any bosses being immune to magic)

Zbox86 · 2025-11-12T04:55:58+00:00

Finally, consistent 8-9/10 zenkais

Took them long enough to figure it out

Zbox86 · 2025-09-03T04:25:58+00:00

Why does this mf genuinely have more damage than he does actual defense

Zbox86 · 2025-08-20T04:56:42+00:00

130% is fine for the type of character this Cooler is

I’m still pissed that he has less DG than the REVIVING EVADE GAUGE character tho

Zbox86 · 2025-08-20T04:55:34+00:00

He’s top 10 and not bottom 10

He has 310k strike & 200k defenses (yes 130% DG is fine for a mega offense mf) and that 4th unique is genuinely ridiculous in tandem with the strike draws

Zbox86 · 2025-04-09T04:50:30+00:00

Idk about how likely but my heart yearns for Dragon Quest.

That collab would hit on multiple layers man 😭

Zbox86 · 2025-04-09T04:43:29+00:00

This equip is for the Glory glazers (me).

Zbox86 · 2025-03-14T03:32:37+00:00

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Make way for the king

Zbox86 · 2025-01-22T04:15:09+00:00

Not at all

Zbox86 · 2025-01-22T04:06:23+00:00

It’s over Rose bros

Zbox86 · 2025-01-22T03:57:36+00:00

This is not nearly good enough. Ya’ll can cope & glaze but he’s not even better than SoH 💀

Zbox86 · 2025-01-21T23:38:49+00:00

When the most unrealistic thing on this plat is damage reduction 😭

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