Auch is an early-game Wizard → Warlock who brings efficient single-target burn, cheap counter/pursuit damage, and Magick Assist leader utility. He’s a clean pickup for Cornia routes when you want a reliable caster who scales with promotion and gear.
How to Recruit Auch
Finish the Cornia side quest “The Self-Effacing Sorcerer” (northwest of Fort Thessalon). After you defeat him, choose to spare him and he’ll join your army. If you execute him, he’s gone for the run.
Class Overview: Wizard → Warlock (Infantry / Caster)
Wizards boast high Mag ATK and answer armored foes with Burn and steady chip from passives. Promotion to Warlock (30 Honor) unlocks stronger stats and keeps the same “cheap damage over time” identity.
Leader Effect: Magick Assist (allied units in the squad can contribute magick assists), which makes him great in mixed parties.
Growth type: Precise / Lucky, consistent hits with some survivability luck.
Stats and Growth
Auch’s statline screams “glass cannon support caster.”
- AP / PP: 1 / 1 – simple rotations; relies on strong passives for extra hits.
- HP: D – squishy; keep behind a protector.
- Physical Attack / Defense: F / E – avoid direct trades.
- Magical Attack / Defense: A / A – great damage and resilience vs. mages.
- Accuracy: E – can whiff; gear or ally True-Strike helps.
- Evasion: D – don’t bank on dodging.
- Crit / Guard: F / F – not his plan.
- Initiative: E – tends to act later; set smart conditions.
- Leader Effect: Magick Assist – passive damage padding for the whole squad.
Skills and Abilities
Fireball (Active, 1 AP): Single-target magick that inflicts Burn, perfect vs. low Mag DEF tanks and to enable “on burn” effects.
Magick Counter (Passive, 1 PP): Counter a single enemy with magick (150 potency). Set with no condition to punish focus fire.
Magick Pursuit (Passive, 1 PP, Lv15): Follow-up magick strike (100 potency). Great general-use damage, leave condition blank.
Blaze (Valor): Column burn field on the overworld for chip and control during pushes.
Promotion to Warlock (30 Honor) gives better stats and keeps this efficient, low-maintenance damage profile.
Best Equipment and Accessories
Staff: A staff that boosts Mag ATK or grants burn-synergy actives is ideal; Chlorotic is a standout because it adds Fire Burst (AoE at battle end when a Burning enemy is targeted).
Accessories:
- Lapis Pendant (+1 PP): Fuels both Magick Pursuit and Magick Counter for steady DPS.
- Sorcerer’s Medallion / Mag ATK trinket: Pushes damage thresholds; crit is a nice bonus.
- Accuracy aid (flex): Offsets his E Accuracy if you feel whiffs.
(Use the highest-tier versions you’ve unlocked.)
Ideal Unit Placement & Team Synergy
Back row, behind a sturdy frontliner. He excels in mixed parties where Magick Assist and burn chip multiply value:
Frontline screens: Josef, Virginia, Hodrick, protect Auch so he can passively rack up damage.
Physical bruisers: Aubin, Lex, Clive, they love Auch’s safe chip softening high-armor targets.
Archers / control casters: Freeze or Evasion-down setups (e.g., Icicle/Wind Arrows) help his low Accuracy connect when it matters.
Tips and Strategy
Tactic suggestions (priority order):
- Fireball → Condition: “Prioritize Armored / Highest Phys DEF” (tag the tank and start Burn).
- Magick Pursuit (PP) → Condition: Blank (free follow-ups everywhere).
- Magick Counter (PP) → Condition: Blank (punish anyone hitting him).
Play notes
Burn first, burst later. Open with Fireball to set Burn; allies and some staff skills cash in on it.
PP economy = DPS. +1 PP accessories dramatically raise his passive hit count over a map.
Keep him screened. He’s durable vs. magic but folds to focused physical; place him safely and let Magick Assist do ambient work.
Final Thoughts
Auch is low-maintenance value: set Burn, let passives fire, and watch totals climb while your bruisers finish the job. Promote to Warlock when you can, give him PP and Mag ATK, and he’ll remain a dependable contributor from Cornia through midgame.
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