The Damage Formula
CriticalWhy Astral > Ruler for Kyito?
Damage = Base * (1 + Trait%)
- Ruler — +200% Damage = 3x Base Damage
- Astral — +20% DOT Duration = 12x stacks = 12x Damage
- Conclusion — Astral is 400% stronger for DOT units only
What to Aim For?
Top PicksSSS
Astral — The DOT King
+Duration +Overlap
Mandatory for Infinite Mode. Don't stop rolling until you get this on Kyito.
Best For: Kyito, Ace,
SpadeAvoid: Jingwoo, Ragna
SSS
Ruler — The Stat Stick
+200% Dmg, Limit 1
Best raw damage trait. Put on "Limit 1" units like Sung Jin-Woo.
Best For: Sung Jin-Woo
Complete Trait Tier List
Jan 2026| Tier | Trait | Effect | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSS | Astral | +20% DOT Duration | Godly for DOT. Useless for others. |
| SSS | Ruler | +200% Dmg | Best for "Limit 1" Units. |
| SS | Eternal | Infinite Scaling | Better than Ruler past Wave 50. |
| S | Fission | Splits Attacks | Good for debuff spreaders. |
| S | Sacred | +25% Dmg/Rng | The "Safe" Pick. Good on everyone. |
| A | Lightspeed | -20% Cooldown | Good for Shield Breakers. |
| A | Wizard | +Magic Dmg | Budget Ruler for Magic units. |
The "Sacred Stop" Strategy
Tip!
Don't Go Broke
Traits get expensive. If you roll Sacred (+25% All Stats), LOCK IT.
- Sacred is ~80% as effective as Ruler for general content.
- Only reroll a Locked Sacred if you have 50+ Tokens banked.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ruler stack if I place 2 units?
No. Ruler has "Limit 1". The second unit's trait is
disabled.
Best trait for Farm Units?
None. Farm units aren't affected by damage traits.