★★★★ 
Guardian Motive
The Formalism Mystery
HP 3,704 
ATK 476 Breakthrough cost to this level
×10 
×21,500 
×7 
×7 
×14 Investigation reports, interrogation logs, case notes. An endless drudgery that makes stamping out crime in the streets look easy by comparison.
Financial statements, monthly reports, bonus evaluations produced in a ceaseless cycle, upheld by steadfast rules and superficial processes.
Honestly, who on earth came up with it all? It's a riddle of red tape that could stump even the most seasoned of inspectors.
Motive Effect
Formalism
Effect
The character using this Motive gains 10% ATK. Upon unleashing a Tactical Assault, their Stun Buildup Bonus is increased by 42% for 15s.
The character using this Motive gains 12.5% ATK. Upon unleashing a Tactical Assault, their Stun Buildup Bonus is increased by 52.5% for 15s.
The character using this Motive gains 15% ATK. Upon unleashing a Tactical Assault, their Stun Buildup Bonus is increased by 63% for 15s.
The character using this Motive gains 17.5% ATK. Upon unleashing a Tactical Assault, their Stun Buildup Bonus is increased by 73.5% for 15s.
The character using this Motive gains 20% ATK. Upon unleashing a Tactical Assault, their Stun Buildup Bonus is increased by 84% for 15s.
The highlighted values scale with refine level. Refining a Motive means pulling duplicate copies of it, up to 5 levels.
Breakthrough Materials
The Formalism Mystery breaks through at Lv. 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70. Taking it to Lv. 80 costs 21,500 Ounce plus Guardian's Instinct, Guardian's Insight, Guardian's Challenge, Guardian's Legacy.
Lv. 20 breakthrough
Guardian's Instinct ×3 Ounce ×1,000 Lv. 30 breakthrough
Guardian's Instinct ×7 Ounce ×1,500 Lv. 40 breakthrough
Guardian's Insight ×7 Ounce ×2,000 Lv. 50 breakthrough
Guardian's Challenge ×7 Ounce ×3,000 Lv. 60 breakthrough
Guardian's Legacy ×5 Ounce ×4,000 Lv. 70 breakthrough
Guardian's Legacy ×9 Ounce ×10,000 Total to Lv. 80
Guardian's Instinct ×10 Ounce ×21,500 Guardian's Insight ×7 Guardian's Challenge ×7 Guardian's Legacy ×14 Where these materials come from
Guardian's Instinct Insight Materials A crystal born from the Cognito Sea, its thoughts scattered and fleeting, like grains of sand adrift. Used by Guardian characters for Methods studies.
Ounce Currency A currency issued by the Royal Families, minted from diluted and stabilised Silverium of fixed concentration and stored in siphon tubes, formed into grains that make it easier to handle and trade.
Guardian's Insight Insight Materials A crystal born from the Cognito Sea, embodying thoughts honed and clarified through years of insight. Used by Guardian characters for Methods studies.
Guardian's Challenge Insight Materials A crystal born from the Cognito Sea, tempered by trials and filled with thoughts forged in steadfast determination. Used by Guardian characters for Methods studies.
Guardian's Legacy Insight Materials A crystal born from the Cognito Sea, its legacy burning forevermore, never to be forgotten. Used by Guardian characters for Methods studies.
Stats by Level
Key levels below. Drag the slider at the top of the page for any level from 1 to 80.
| Level | HP | ATK |
|---|---|---|
| Lv. 1 | 168 | 21 |
| Lv. 20 | 848 | 109 |
| Lv. 30 | 1,369 | 176 |
| Lv. 40 | 1,890 | 243 |
| Lv. 50 | 2,410 | 309 |
| Lv. 60 | 2,931 | 376 |
| Lv. 70 | 3,452 | 443 |
| Lv. 80 | 3,704 | 476 |
Guardian Identity
One who guards a lifelong ideal with fierce devotion, willing to destroy anything that dares threaten what is sacred.
Identity is a narrative archetype, not a combat role. For how the two systems differ, see the Combat Styles and Identities guide.
Signature Motive for
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