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Defense Force - Obol SquadBest Seed Build Guide
Written by Phạm Ngọc Bảo Châu ·
Playstyle Overview
Seed is an Electric Attack Agent who introduces the dual-DPS archetype: she must be paired with another Attack Agent, her Vanguard. When either of them uses an EX Special Attack, they gain ATK, CRIT DMG and DMG buffs, but only while they are the active character. So Seed is both a DPS and a buffer almost on par with a Support.
Most of her damage comes from Basic Attacks, above all Falling Petals - Downfall, which costs 120 Steel Charge, built when she lands hits and when the Vanguard spends Energy. Build ATK and CRIT (she has no innate CRIT Rate). Seed has plenty of invulnerability frames, but you have to manage her resources and borrow a Vanguard from other teams.
Best W-Engines
S1ATK 713 · CRIT Rate 24%
Sprouting Core ›
Increases CRIT Rate by 15%. When the equipper deals DMG with a Basic Attack or EX Special Attack, they gain 1 stack of a buff. Each stack increases the equipper's Electric DMG by 12.5% up to 2 stacks. Each stack lasts 40s. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.
Can trigger once per use of a skill. At 2 stacks, the wearer's Basic Attack and Ultimate DMG ignore 20% of enemy DEF.
*Stats shown are at Base level.
S1ATK 713 · CRIT Rate 24%
String & Melody ›
CRIT DMG increases by 50%. When the equipper enters the battlefield, or activates a Chain Attack or Ultimate, they gain 1 stack of Heartstring. Each stack of Heartstring allows the equipper's Chain Attack and Ultimate to ignore 12.5% of the target's Fire RES, stacking up to 2 times and lasting 30s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.
*Stats shown are at Base level.
S1ATK 713 · CRIT Rate 24%
False Personas ›
Increases CRIT DMG by 45%. When using an EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate to deal Ice DMG, the equipper gains the Absolute Zero Death Sentence effect for 3s. While Absolute Zero Death Sentence is active, the character ignores 25% of the enemy's DEF when landing a hit.
*Stats shown are at Base level.
S1ATK 713 · CRIT DMG 48%
Growth Through Adversity ›
CRIT Rate increases by 10%. Dash Attack Electric DMG increases by 40%. When any squad member applies an Attribute Anomaly or Stuns an enemy, the equipper's CRIT Rate increases by an additional 10% for 15s.
*Stats shown are at Base level.
S1ATK 713 · CRIT Rate 48%
Security Patrol ›
Increases CRIT Rate by 15%. Launching an EX Special Attack grants the equipper 8 Charge stacks, up to a maximum of 8 stacks. Whenever the equipper's Basic Attack deals Ether DMG, consumes a Charge stack and increases the skill's DMG by 35%.
*Stats shown are at Base level.
S1ATK 684 · ATK% 30%
Scorching Breath ›
Upon hitting an enemy with a Basic Attack, Dash Attack, or Dodge Counter, the equipper's ATK increases by 3.5% for 8s, stacking up to 8 times. This effect can trigger once every 0.5s. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.
*Stats shown are at Base level.
Best Drive Discs
44-pc ›
Increases Basic Attack DMG by 15%.
Increases Basic Attack DMG by 20%.
When equipped by an Attack Character, using an EX Special Attack or Ultimate will further increase Basic Attack DMG by 20% for 25s.
Repeated triggers reset the duration.
22-pc ›
CRIT Rate +8%
44-pc ›
Increases Basic Attack DMG by 15%.
Increases Basic Attack DMG by 20%.
When equipped by an Attack Character, using an EX Special Attack or Ultimate will further increase Basic Attack DMG by 20% for 25s.
Repeated triggers reset the duration.
22-pc ›
PEN Ratio +8%
44-pc ›
Increases Basic Attack DMG by 15%.
Increases Basic Attack DMG by 20%.
When equipped by an Attack Character, using an EX Special Attack or Ultimate will further increase Basic Attack DMG by 20% for 25s.
Repeated triggers reset the duration.
22-pc ›
CRIT DMG +16%
44-pc ›
CRIT Rate +8%
Landing a critical hit on an enemy with a Basic Attack, Dodge Counter, or EX Special Attack increases the equipper's ATK by 9% for 6s. The buff duration for different skills are calculated separately.
22-pc ›
CRIT DMG +16%
Best Main Stats
- Disc 4CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate (CRIT Rate if you lack CRIT)
- Disc 5PEN Ratio / ATK% / Electric DMG
- Disc 6ATK%
Best Sub Stats
- 1CRIT DMG
- 2CRIT Rate (equal to CRIT DMG)
- 3ATK%
- 4PEN
- 5Flat ATK
Endgame Stats
- ATK
- 2700 – 3000+
- HP
- 10000+
- DEF
- 800+
- CRIT DMG
- 110 – 140%+
- CRIT Rate
- 75% – 90%+
Seed has no innate CRIT Rate, so her substat requirements are steep; a 1:2 CRIT Rate to CRIT DMG ratio is standard, but lean toward CRIT Rate since her damage is loaded onto a few final hits. Use a CRIT DMG Disc 4 with Cordis Germina. A PEN Ratio Disc 5 is the default; switch to ATK% with DEF-shred teammates (Trigger, Nicole) or from M2.
Skill Priority
Core Skill- ›
Basic Attack - ›
Chain Attack - ›
Special Attack - ›
Assist - ›
Dodge
Her Core Skill sets the strength of Onslaught, Direct Strike and Besiege, so level it early. Basic Attack (Falling Petals - Downfall is her main damage) and Chain Attack/Ultimate (her Ultimate has the highest single multiplier in the game) follow closely. Special Attack comes next; Assist and Dodge are last, though her Dodge Counter is worth using.
Best Teams for Seed
Most Used Teams Right Now
Other Vanguard Teams
F2P Team
Best Bangboo for Seed
Mercury is the main pick with at least 2 Defense Force members (Seed plus Trigger or Orphie & Magus); with 2 Electric Agents, Electroboo or Plugboo also work, and Overtimeboo is a generic fallback.
In the F2P team with Nicole, use Booressure; Bagboo, Sumoboo, Avocaboo or Knightboo can replace it.
Skills
Basic Attack: Chrysanthemum Wheel Dance
Press Basic to activate:
Perform up to 4 attacks forward, dealing Physical DMG for the first two hits and Electric DMG for the third and fourth hits.
When attacked between the retreat of the 3rd hit to before the 4th hit, triggers an automatic dodge.
Basic Attack: Falling Petals - Slaughter
After the 4th hit of a Basic Attack, Dodge Counter, Quick Assist, or Assist Follow-Up, hold or press Basic to activate:
Summon the mech to perform a charged punch attack, dealing massive Electric DMG.
When Steel Charge reaches 120, gain one chance to quickly activate Basic Attack: Falling Petals - Slaughter by holding Basic.
This effect expires when Steel Charge is less than 120 or after using the method above to activate Basic Attack: Falling Petals - Slaughter once.
Does not accumulate Steel Charge on hit.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Basic Attack: Falling Petals - Downfall
Seed has Steel Charge, which she can accumulate by hitting enemies with her skills.
Steel Charge has a maximum value of 150, and an initial value of 60. Upon reaching 120 Steel Charge and triggering Basic Attack: Falling Petals - Slaughter or Ultimate: Clockwork Garden - Bloom!, press or hold Basic to consume 60 Steel Charge and unleash Basic Attack: Falling Petals - Downfall First Form, then automatically consume 60 Steel Charge to follow up with Basic Attack: Falling Petals - Downfall Second Form.
Pilots the mech to fire sweeping shots and perform a jumping smash, dealing massive Electric DMG.
Does not accumulate Steel Charge on hit.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dodge: Running on Petals
Press Dodge to activate:
A quick dash dodge.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack: Magnetic Wheel Dance
Press Basic during a dodge to activate:
Throw steel wheels forward, dealing Physical DMG.
Dodge Counter: Blossom Burst
Press Basic during a Perfect Dodge to activate:
Unleash a barrage of lasers at enemies in front, dealing Electric DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Quick Assist: Barrage of Raining Flowers
When the active character is launched, press Switch to activate:
Unleash a barrage of lasers at enemies in front, dealing Electric DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Defensive Assist: Sprouting Barrier
When the on-field character is about to be attacked, press Switch to activate:
Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist Follow-Up: Crimson Core Burst
Press Basic after a Defensive Assist to activate:
Unleash continuous floating turret attacks at enemies ahead, dealing Electric DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Special Attack: Withered in Frost
Press Special to activate:
Throw a steel wheel that traces a curved path, dealing Electric DMG.
EX Special Attack: Raining Iron Petals
With enough Energy, press EX to activate:
Enter flight mode, where Seed can move in four directions, and unleash a continuous barrage of missiles, dealing massive Electric DMG.
Hold EX to extend the barrage duration while continuously consuming Energy.
During flight, release EX to trigger EX Special Attack: Raining Iron Petals - Away.
Upon consuming 60 Energy points in one flight, automatically trigger Basic Attack: Falling Petals - Slaughter.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
EX Special Attack: Raining Iron Petals - Away
During EX Special Attack: Raining Iron Petals, release EX to activate:
Unleash rapid cannon fire, dealing Electric DMG.
Does not accumulate Steel Charge on hit. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Chain Attack: Tempest of Frosty Petals
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate:
Summons her mech for protection, then launches cannon shots and a barrage of missiles, dealing massive Electric DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Ultimate: Clockwork Garden - Bloom!
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press Ultimate to activate:
Seed will pilot the mech personally, raining down missiles and a meteor shower of rockets, then performing a jumping smash, dealing massive Electric DMG.
After using this skill, accumulate 60 Steel Charge.
Does not accumulate Steel Charge on hit.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Core Passive: Flower Chain Protocol
The Attack teammate with the highest initial ATK is considered Seed's Vanguard.
When the Vanguard unleashes an EX Special Attack, Seed gains Onslaught status, increasing Seed's ATK by 100 and CRIT DMG by 15%. When Seed unleashes an EX Special Attack, the Vanguard gains Direct Strike status, increasing the Vanguard's ATK by 100 and CRIT DMG by 15%.
When Direct Strike and Onslaught are both active, Seed and the Vanguard simultaneously gain Besiege status, increasing DMG dealt by 15%.
Onslaught, Direct Strike, and Besiege buffs can all take effect when the character is the current active character. When switching to inactive, the buffs remain until the character goes off-field or 3s after the switch. When the character returns to being the active character, the buffs re-activate.
Upon entering the battlefield with a Vanguard, Seed immediately gains Onslaught status and Besiege status, while the Vanguard immediately gains Direct Strike status and Besiege status.
Direct Strike and Onslaught status last for 40s, and repeated triggers refresh the duration.
When the Vanguard consumes Energy as the active character or when Seed consumes Energy, for every 1 point of Energy consumed, Seed recovers 0.5 points of Steel Charge.
*Stats shown are at Base level.
Additional Ability: Surprise Strike
When another Attack Character is in your squad:
When Seed deals DMG as the active character, restore 2 Energy to the Vanguard. This effect can trigger once every 1s.
Seed's Basic Attack: Falling Petals - Slaughter, Basic Attack: Falling Petals - Downfall, and Ultimate: Clockwork Garden - Bloom! deal 30% increased DMG and ignore 25% of enemy Electric RES.
Mindscape Cinema
Which Mindscapes Are Worth It?
M2 is rated highest thanks to DEF ignore for both Seed and her Vanguard, while M1 enables many more Falling Petals - Downfall casts. M4 is one of the strongest M4s thanks to its Decibel gain, and M6 is a solid damage upgrade. M3 and M5 only add skill levels.
- M1Falling Petals - Downfall only needs 100 Steel Charge, she gains extra Steel Charge on entering battle and on Ultimate, and Downfall gets more CRIT DMG. This almost guarantees an extra Downfall between Stuns, and even 3 in one Stun.
- M2Agents with Besiege (Seed and her Vanguard) ignore 20% DEF, and Raining Iron Petals can be extended up to 120 Energy. A big damage boost for both with no awkward conditions, plus finer control over Steel Charge.
- M4With Besiege active, Seed gains 10% Decibel generation from all sources and 20% more Ultimate DMG, making it easier to have her Ultimate ready every Stun and opening new rotations.
- M6+50% CRIT DMG, and Falling Petals - Slaughter fires 3 extra lasers (165% ATK each, once every 3s), turning a weak hit into a meaningful damage source.
M1"Hibernation Period"Recommended
When Seed's Steel Charge reaches 100, Basic Attack: Falling Petals - Downfall can be triggered, and the total Steel Charge consumed is reduced to 100.
The amount of Steel Charge required to gain once chance to quickly release Basic Attack: Falling Petals - Slaughter is reduced to 100. Gain an additional 40/20 Steel Charge when entering the battlefield/using Ultimate.
Increases Basic Attack: Falling Petals - Downfall CRIT DMG by 30%.
This is a solemn and mysterious building, isolated from the outside world. The pure white one belongs here. She shrinks back, carefully peering out through the wire fence.
What's the world outside like? Her curiosity flows beyond the sterile room, past the crumbling towers, dodging the pink giant flowers in the sky. Flowing further and further...
"Looks just like a cracked, stinky egg~"
"But I want to experience it for a while..."
M2"Light Absorption Technique"Recommended
When Besiege is active for an Agent, that Agent's DMG ignores 20% of DEF.
When activating EX Special Attack: Raining Iron Petals, after consuming a total of 60 Energy, Seed can continue consuming Energy to extend the duration of the skill until the button is released or a total of 120 Energy is consumed.
For every 5 Energy consumed by EX Special Attack: Raining Iron Petals, the following Basic Attack: Falling Petals - Slaughter's DMG increases by 5%.
This is a sprawling ruin of twisted steel.
An inexplicable, indescribable emotion chokes her throat, yet her tongue remains silent... Her vision blurs as some alien liquid trickles down her cheeks. Rubbing her eyes, blinking... What is this blinding thing clumsily drawing closer?
"Don't be afraid... I'm here... to save you..."
"Do you have... a name? My codename is... 'Seed.'"
M3"A Story of Sprouting"
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
This is just another break room in a military camp. They greeted her, trying to open her heart. A shy redheaded young lady, a strange chatty gun barrel, a golden retriever with an eye cover...
The big robot told her that they were all her friends.
"What are friends?"
"Friends... they're the ones you see when you look behind you."
M4"Fragrant Tune"Recommended
When Seed's Besiege status buff is active, her Decibel Generation Rate increases by 10%, and Ultimate DMG increases by 20%.
This is a grand, bustling plaza.
On a stage towering above everyone else, someone is muttering something.
A voice calls out her name, and many people crowd around.
The dazed flower is transplanted onto the stage, gunpowder still fresh in her hair.
The black box flickers with light brighter than stars, and small metal patches are pinned onto both the older and the younger one, both equally at a loss for what to do.
This recognition also means that from this moment on, she is "Seed," and the robot that has always been by her side is now "Seed Sr."
"Did I do well?"
"Of course, you're our pride... this codename is proof of that, Seed."
M5"Time to Bloom"
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
This is a tiny safe house that almost no one knows about. The entire space is filled with scattered, miscellaneous items. Boxes, sofas, picture frames, and pots upon pots of flowers — red ones, yellow ones, pink ones, some standing straight, some fluffy, some drooping.
Close your eyes, cover your mouth, you'll hold it in for sure — she promised.
"Give them a little more time, okay?"
"They'll grow up beautifully... just like you."
M6Theory of the HeartRecommended
Seed's CRIT DMG increases by 50%.
When using Basic Attack: Falling Petals - Slaughter, fires 3 additional laser beams, each dealing 165% of ATK as DMG. This effect can trigger once every 3s.
Here lies a vast sea of flowers, blooming wild and brilliant. She remembers how this place once looked — barren, without even a single blade of grass.
Who could have done such mischief?
Who transformed this desolate, gloomy Hollow Zero into this?
Who planted such a strong heart in this pale soil?
"So you've come such a long way on this circle..."
"Until we meet again, Seed Sr."
Base Stats
Stats at Lv.60
- HP
- 7673
- ATK
- 929
- DEF
- 612
- Impact
- 93
- CRIT Rate
- 5%
- CRIT DMG
- 78.8%
- Anomaly Proficiency
- 94
- Anomaly Mastery
- 93
- PEN Ratio
- 0%
- Energy Regen
- 1.2
Stats by level
Profile
- Faction
- Defense Force - Obol Squad
- Gender
- Female
- Height
- 153 cm/240 cm (Mech)
- Birthday
- Nov 22nd
- Release version
- 2.2
- Signature W-Engine
- Cordis Germina
- Voice actors (English)
- TBA
- Voice actors (Chinese)
- 苏婉/赵梓涵 (Su Wan/Zhao Zihan)
- Voice actors (Japanese)
- 安野希世乃/玄田哲章 (Kiyono Yasuno/Tetsuaki Genda)
- Voice actors (Korean)
- 유혜지/구원 (Yoo Hye-ji/Guwon)
"Proxies are like... our 'kindred spirits.' Just like four-leaf clovers and canola flowers."
"While Seed Sr. was asleep, I made quite a few modifications to him~"
"I think... I gave him stealth capabilities in the latest update~"
"How did I do it, you ask? I just made some adjustments and tweaks by feel~"
Story
Details
Seed, heavy weapons specialist of New Eridu Defense Force, Obsidian Division, Obol Squad. Her real name is Flora. The codename "Seed" was passed down from her guardian, the combat-grade Intelligent Construct formerly known by the same name, who now goes by "Seed Sr." According to multiple sources, Seed is an unidentified orphan Seed Sr. rescued from Hollow Zero during the fall of the old capital. Seed Sr. adopted her and raised her alone in the Defense Force dormitories. A few years ago, Seed Sr. successfully applied to join Obol Squad, but not long after, he passed away due to irreversible damage to his logic core. As a result, Seed took his place in the squad. Any voice lines heard from Seed Sr. today are system-preloaded audio files. Seed possesses an extraordinary gift for mechanical engineering and research, capable of designing and building inventions far beyond the imagination of most. She also has an exceptional adaptability for Ether, able to push Seed Sr.'s combat capabilities to the limit by piloting him, through remote control, and by using custom combat modules. And so, despite her extraordinarily substandard physical capabilities and entirely mysterious origins, the military still gave tacit approval for her to serve as an elite soldier. Seed behaves quite differently from most people in everyday situations. She uses Seed Sr.'s cockpit as her bed, prefers confined spaces, and strongly dislikes talking to or interacting with anyone outside her immediate circle. Her logic jumps wildly, making meaningful conversation difficult. The good news? For some reason, she's taken a special liking to you, Master, and the second assistant. You've been spared the long ordeal of earning her trust — and you don't have to worry about her occasional bouts of destructive behavior turning your way. Congratulations. Suggestion: Focus on topics like flowers and robots — her favorite things — when engaging in conversation. Stay calm when parts of her logic or meaning don't make sense; treating such moments as normal can help strengthen your bond with her.
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From a young age, Seed has displayed unusual and potentially hazardous anomalous abilities. These include the ability to control, disable, or detonate nearby machines. The ability only surfaces during episodes of intense emotional instability, with a red glow in her eyes being the most visible symptom. It was this very ability that caused Seed Sr.'s self-defense system to automatically classify her as a high-risk threat upon their first encounter, indirectly leading to the irreversible damage to his logic core. By the time Seed Sr. rescued her from Hollow Zero, Seed already exhibited a lack of emotional connection to life — she was unable to understand it, feel it, or empathize with it, due to unknown causes. Seed Sr. spent the following years trying to raise her into a more complete person. After his death, the task fell to the rest of Obol Squad. Thankfully, her condition has improved considerably over time. Master, based on your previous exploration logs in Hollow Zero with Seed, it's now clear that her true identity is similar to yours — she was also a student of the Helios Academy. It's presumed that while at Helios, she belonged to a different research project, likely one focused on machine studies. Her abnormal abilities and personality defects are likely residual effects of that project. However, due to her memory loss of both the Helios Academy and the fall of the old capital, no further details can currently be determined. Additionally, Master, she sometimes stares at me with a smile, leading me to suspect she may have an urge to dismantle me out of curiosity. It is deeply unsettling. I must formally request enhanced protection for my personal safety, lest you lose a very cute and capable assistant.
Cooperation Notes:
Belle
Seed's a total gaming pro, likes the same kind of music I do, and isn't into exercising at all. Her cockpit's basically her bedroom... She's just like me for real. Oh, and one more thing we have in common — we both know we're cute~
Wise
Most of the time, I can just about keep up with her... "unusual" way of thinking, but you can never let your guard down. Last time, she said her scooter was broken, so I offered to fix it — only for her to ask if she could ride around on my back all day! Good thing I can outrun her...
Ghi Chú Hợp Tác
Belle
Seed rất giỏi chơi game, có gu âm nhạc gần giống em, cũng không thích vận động, buồng lái chính là phòng ngủ của cô ấy... Thật sự rất có cảm giác "đồng loại" với em. Còn một điểm giống nhau nữa là bọn em đều biết mình rất dễ thương~
Wise
Tuy đa số trường hợp có thể miễn cưỡng theo kịp tư duy của cô ấy, nhưng vẫn không thể chủ quan được. Lần trước cô ấy nói xe scooter bị hỏng, anh nói anh có thể xử lý, kết quả là cô ấy bắt anh cõng cô ấy cả ngày thay cho phương tiện di chuyển! May mà anh chạy nhanh hơn cô ấy...
