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Bellows of the Earth

Everything you need to know about the Bellows of the Earth Raid!

Last updated: 08/11/2024

A returning boss from the Farewell, Rayashki (1.8) event, the Bellows of the Earth storms into Mane’s Bulletin as the best (and one of the easiest) raid for any character that can deal consistent Mass attacks. Get your Lucy’s charged or your J’s (when he releases) sharpened!

There are a total of 2 types of enemies in this fight:

• T“Fury” will be the main boss.
• He will be flanked by 3 “Inhabitants”

• [All] Whenever anyone is attacked, reduce their DMG Reduction by 5% for that turn (stacks up to 5 times).
• [Ally] For each enemy defeated, allies gain +1% DMG Bonus (stacks up to 20 times). When this reaches 10 stacks, also gain +10% Pen Rate.
• [Ally] When allies cast Mass attacks, increase its DMG Bonus by 30% and Leech Rate by 10%.

Bellows

• Crustal Vibrations - At the end of the round, gain 2 layers of [Rancor], remove 1 layer when attacked; for each friendly present, Pen Rate +10%; for each friendly defeated, trigger 1 [Energy Explosion].
• → [Rancor]: DMG Bonus +5% (stacks up to 10 times).
• → [Energy Explosion]: Mass attack. Deals 50% Reality DMG to all allies. In addition, deals damage equal to 10% of Max HP.
• Leyline Coexistence -At the end of the round, if the number of units in the party is below 4, summon up to 4 “Inhabitants”. For every “Inhabitant” summoned,
• Piling Strata - When attacked, gain 1 stack of [Buildup]; gain 2 additional layers if it’s an active action. Upon gaining 9 stacks of [Buildup], trigger 1 [Energy Explosion].
• [Ultimate] Card - 1-target attack. Deals 350% Reality DMG to the highest ATK enemy. Deals additional Genesis DMG equal to 6% of the caster’s current HP.
• [Attack] Card - 1-target attack. Deals 200% Reality DMG with the highest HP. Gains 2 stacks of [Sturdiness].
• [Attack] Card - Mass attack. Deals 150% Reality DMG to 2 enemies. Deals additional Genesis DMG equal to 2% of the caster’s HP.

Inhabitant

• Return to the Hotbed - When defeated, grant all allies 2 layers of [Buildup].
• Stratum Silt - When attacked, gain 1 stack of [Buildup]; gain 2 additional layers if it’s an active action. Upon gaining 9 stacks of [Buildup], trigger 1 [Energy Explosion].
• [Attack] Card - 1-target attack. Deals 150% Reality DMG to the enemy with the highest HP. Deals additional Genesis DMG equal to 8% of the target’s current HP.

Mass DMG carries really pop off in this fight, especially ones with loads of active incantations. Consider slotting in characters like Lucy, J, 37, Isolde and Marcus. There’s really no use in bringing single-target monsters here, [Energy Explosion] deals a ridiculous amount of boss damage on its own.

ALTERNATIVE SCIENTOLOGY

Carry

Carry / Support

Support/Healer

 

Healer

TEAM EXPLANATION

A team centered around providing optimal conditions for either Lucy or Marcus. This team focuses on DMG Bonus and Reality DMG, utilizing Mercuria and Vila’s combined buffing capabilities to ensure that Lucy is always killing things and thus triggering her extra FUA.

The set-up here is pretty simple. Let the other three do their thing and spam with Lucy. Mercuria is providing DMG Bonus, C.DMG and Incantation Might on top of Kakania’s ATK boost and Vila’s additional C.Rate/DMG. The same set-up provides optimal conditions for characters like Marcus.

Other options for Supports include Isolde or J if you need to shred Reality DEF or need the extra Mass FUAs to deal with the boss mechanics. 37 also functions well as a Mass attack spammer with a Mass FUA under her belt.

YOU BURN ME RIGHT ‘ROUND

 

Carry

Carry/Support

 

Support/Healer

 

Healer

TEAM EXPLANATION

A team oriented around spamming as much Mass DMG as possible to fuel the boss’ generation of [Buildup] stacks and thus spam [Energy Explosion] procs. It mainly abuses the high amounts of damage that [Energy Explosion] does against the boss rather than having the team deal a load of damage on their own.

Like the last, this is a very simple set-up. Isolde and 37 can AFK for the most part, with a majority of the onus being put on J to upkeep his shields and DMG Bonus buff. Isolde helps with this, generating [Preignition] and providing a lot of Burn while her and J’s combined FUA count quickly fuels 37 to spam her own FUA.

Note that this team is quite risky, as it does not use a proper healer, and instead uses Kakania to upkeep the team HP a little while the stage hazard’s Leech Rate does the rest.