Sakura (Chapter 17) Strategy
Chapter 17, "The Shrine's Blessing," involves confronting Princess Sakura, who, like Takumi, has fallen under a dark influence. Sakura, a skilled Cleric, wields potent healing magic and can also unleash offensive light-based attacks. While her offensive capabilities are not as direct as other royal siblings, her ability to heal her allies and debuff your units makes her a significant threat, especially when combined with other powerful enemies.
The map for this chapter might feature a more enclosed or sacred area, potentially with defensive structures or terrain that favors the enemy. Sakura will likely be positioned behind her allies, using her healing magic to sustain them and her offensive spells to disrupt your advances. Her presence significantly prolongs battles and makes it harder to wear down her forces.
The primary strategy against Sakura is to neutralize her support capabilities as quickly as possible. Units with high movement and the ability to bypass enemy lines are essential for reaching her. Assassins or units with high Speed and critical hit rates can be effective in taking her down in a few turns. If you have access to units that can inflict status effects like Silence or Sleep, these can temporarily disable her healing and offensive magic, giving you a crucial window to attack.
Alternatively, if direct assault is too risky, focus on eliminating the units she is supporting. This will eventually leave her exposed. Be mindful of her offensive magic, which can be quite potent against units with low resistance. If you have units with high resistance, they can serve as a buffer against her spells. Remember that while she is a healer, she is not defenseless, so ensure your attacking units are prepared for a potential counter-attack.
Key Tactics:
- Prioritize reaching and neutralizing Sakura quickly.
- Utilize units with high movement and bypass capabilities.
- Employ status-inflicting abilities like Silence or Sleep.
- Focus on eliminating her protected allies if direct assault is too risky.
- Use high-resistance units to mitigate her offensive magic.