What are the most important things to consider when building a team in Limbus Company?

The most important things to consider are synergy between Identities and EGOs, focusing on one of the seven core status effects (Burn, Bleed, Tremor, Rupture, Sinking, Poise, Charge), and understanding Sin Affinities to generate EGO resources and activate resonance.

Which status effects are recommended for new players?

New players should focus on building teams around Bleed and Burn due to their strength and ease of assembly.

How important is 'Uptie' for Identities and EGOs?

Uptie is extremely important. Increasing the Uptie level to 3 or 4 significantly enhances skill power, adds/improves effects, boosts speed, and unlocks crucial passives and powerful Skill 3s for both Identities and EGOs.

What is 'resonance' and why is it important?

Resonance occurs when multiple skills of the same Sin Affinity are chained together. An 'absolute resonance' (three or more of the same color) increases the total damage of that skill and can be used to exploit enemy weaknesses to specific sin affinities.

Are there any 'mandatory' Identities or EGOs for certain builds?

Yes, some Identities and EGOs are considered mandatory or core for specific builds. For instance, Lobotomy EGO Magic Bullet Outis ID is mandatory for Burn teams, and Full-Stop Office Rep Hong Lu is mandatory for Poise/Pierce teams.

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Introduction to Team Building

Limbus Company features a unique combat system where team building is centered around selecting the right Identities (IDs) for your Sinners and pairing them with appropriate EGOs. With over 100 individual versions of the 12 characters, constructing an optimal team can feel overwhelming. The key to successful team building lies in synergy rather than simply picking the most powerful individual units. Each Identity dictates a Sinner's skills, stats, and passive abilities, while EGOs provide additional powerful active and passive options.

Core Team Building Principles

Most recommended teams in Limbus Company are built around one of seven basic "status effects": Burn, Bleed, Tremor, Rupture, Sinking, Poise, and Charge. These effects act as both damage multipliers and tactical frameworks, influencing your choice of IDs, EGOs, and combat strategy. While it's possible to build teams around specific sin affinities, it's less common, with some exceptions like Envy resonance.

Another approach to team building is around specific ID types, such as the "Ring" series or "W-Corp." characters. These characters can function effectively as a full set or in smaller groups within status-focused teams. For newer or free-to-play players, status-focused teams are generally simpler to assemble.

Understanding Sin Affinities is also vital. There are seven types: Wrath, Lust, Sloth, Gluttony, Gloom, Pride, and Envy. Skills are associated with specific sin affinities, and using these skills generates corresponding sin resources. These resources are necessary to activate EGOs, which deal devastating blows. Matching three skills of the same color (sin affinity) triggers an absolute resonance, increasing the total damage of that skill.

Understanding Status Effects and Their Builds

Each status effect functions differently and benefits from specific character synergies.

Burn (Wrath): At the end of a turn, deals fixed damage equal to Burn Potency and reduces count by 1. Burn teams often involve IDs like Lobotomy EGO Magic Bullet Outis (considered mandatory), The House of Spiders: The Middle Nursefather Outis, The House of Spiders: The Middle Apprentice Ishmael, and The Middle Big Brother Heathcliff. Support Passives like LCE EGO Ardor Blossom Star Faust can also be beneficial. Magic Bullet Outis EGO is pivotal for her to scale significantly faster in Burn teams. Wrath is associated with fire and indiscriminate destruction. Burn teams have a lot of Lust and Wrath affinity.

Bleed (Lust, Pierce): Each time the afflicted unit tosses an attack skill coin, it takes fixed damage equal to Bleed Potency. Bleed teams are often budget-friendly, requiring few core units and allowing flexibility for other Bleed/Nails IDs. Kurokumo Clan Wakashu Ryoshu and Rodion are strong Bleed-focused IDs. Kurokumo Clan Wakashu Hong Lu's Cloud Cutter skill, which deals up to six Bleed to an enemy with no current Bleed stacks, is considered one of the strongest abilities in the game. Bleed teams prefer Pierce damage types.

Tremor (Sloth, Gloom, Blunt): When hit by a Tremor Burst skill, deals disruption damage equal to Tremor Potency. Tremor teams often focus on Sloth and Gloom affinities, with some Gluttony and Pride. Jeong's Office Rep Ishmael is a powerful ID for Tremor. Tremor teams prefer Blunt damage types.

Rupture (Gluttony, Lust, Gloom, Slash): Each time the afflicted unit is hit by an attack skill, it takes fixed damage equal to Rupture Potency. Rupture teams often use IDs like The Lord of Hongyuan Hong Lu, Heishou Pack - Wu Branch Adept Yi Sang, and can be supported by IDs that trigger Rupture, such as You Branch Sinclair (with Lantern) and You Branch Heathcliff. Rupture teams prefer Slash damage types.

Sinking (Gloom, Sloth, Envy, Balanced Damage Types): Each time the afflicted unit is hit, it takes fixed SP damage equal to Sinking Potency. Sinking teams benefit from IDs like Jeong's Office Rep Ishmael and Lobotomy EGO The Sword Sharpened with Tears Rodion. Sinking teams are balanced in their damage types, making them versatile for various fights. Sinking IDs are filled with Gloom, Sloth, and Envy affinities.

Poise (Pride, Slash): Poise builds focus on stacking Poise to enhance skill strength. Full-Stop Office Rep Hong Lu and Full-Stop Office Fixer Heathcliff are considered mandatory for Poise/Pierce teams. Other IDs like Blade Lineage Mentor Meursault and Drifting Blade of Hongyuan Ryōshū also contribute to Poise teams. Poise teams are almost entirely Pride-focused and prefer Slash damage types.

Charge (Envy, Gloom, Blunt): Charge teams focus on generating and spending Charge for significant damage. W Corp L3 Cleanup Captain Outis is considered mandatory for Charge teams, with Lobotomy EGO The Sword Sharpened with Tears Rodion and Lobotomy EGO In the Name of Love and Hate Don Quixote as core IDs. Charge teams often utilize Envy and Gloom affinities and prefer Blunt damage types.

Key Identities and EGOs for Strong Builds

While specific builds vary, some Identities and EGOs are consistently highlighted for their strength and utility across various team compositions:

Top Tier Identities (S+ and SS tiers):

The One Who Grips Faust (strong pierce damage and Bleed application)

Kurokumo Clan Wakashu Hong Lu (exceptional Bleed application)

The House of Spiders: The Middle Nursefather Outis (DPS)

The House of Spiders: The Index Nursefather Yi Sang

The Pinky Apprentice Sinclair

Drifting Blade Ryōshū

Lobotomy E.G.O::Red Eyes & Penitence Ryoshu

R Corp. 4th Pack Rabbit Heathcliff

Jeong's Office Rep Ishmael (great for Tremor and Sinking)

The Thumb East Capo IIII Meursault (flexible with high rolls and status application)

The House of Spiders: The Thumb Nursefather Rodion

Lobotomy E.G.O::Magic Bullet Outis (Status Applier, mandatory for Burn)

Notable S-Tier Identities:

Blade Lineage Mentor Meursault

Dawn Office Fixer Sinclair

LCE E.G.O::Ardor Blossom Star Faust

Molar Boatworks Fixer Ishmael

Wuthering Heights Chief Butler Outis

Mandatory/Core EGOs for specific builds:

Lobotomy EGO Magic Bullet Outis (for Burn teams)

Lobotomy EGO The Sword Sharpened with Tears Rodion (for Charge and Sinking)

Full-Stop Office Rep Hong Lu (for Poise/Pierce)

Hex Nail (for Envy resonance)

The Role of EGO Gifts

EGO Gifts are passive buffs, stat enhancements, and conditional triggers that significantly impact how your Sinners fight, survive, and interact with the team. Choosing the right EGO Gifts is crucial for clearing Mirror Dungeons and other content. Fusion and set builds of EGO Gifts can further optimize team performance.

Advanced Gameplay Tips

Uptie Importance: Increasing the Uptie level of your units is more impactful than just leveling them up. Uptie 3/4 enhances base skill power, adds/improves skill effects, boosts speed ranges, and unlocks passives and powerful Skill 3s. The same applies to EGO skills, with Uptie 2 unlocking passives and higher Upties improving power/effects.

Clash Power: Winning clashes is paramount as it prevents damage. Units with high speed, coin power/number, and offense level are strong clashers. More coins on a move generally lead to better clashes due to more retries.

EGO Resource Generation and Resonance: Plan your team's Sin Affinities to consistently generate the resources needed for your desired EGOs. Chaining three skills of the same Sin Affinity results in an "absolute resonance," boosting the skill's total damage. Enemies can also have weaknesses to specific sin affinities, which can be exploited with resonance chains.

Defensive Skills: Dodge skills are effective against multi-coin attacks and for overcoming level differences or Mirror Dungeon buffs. Defense skills are better for high base power attacks. Counter skills are generally less effective unless they have multiple coins. You can strategically force a defense clash with a slower skill slot to allow resistant units to tank hits.

Sanity Management: Be aware that actions in battle can deplete the sanity meter, potentially causing Sinners to go berserk and disregard commands. Conversely, low sanity can be leveraged for EGO corrosion builds, though this is a more advanced and risky strategy.

New Player Recommendations

For new players, focusing on Bleed and Burn teams is highly recommended. These status-focused teams are generally simpler to assemble and offer strong performance. It's also advised to prioritize acquiring key EGOs like Lobotomy EGO The Sword Sharpened with Tears Rodion and Lobotomy EGO Magic Bullet Outis ID for their versatility and strength in various builds. When starting, prioritize synergy over outright power in your team compositions.

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