Scarlett is a foundational support character in Unicorn Overlord, embodying the archetype of a dedicated healer with a holy mission.
As a Priestess of the Palevian Orthodoxy, she brings potent restorative magic, squad-wide buffs, and a strong PP engine to keep your army on its feet.
More than a just healer, she’s also a moral anchor for Alain and possesses surprising utility when properly built.
With graceful animations and a kind-hearted demeanor, Scarlett is a joy to lead in battle, especially when her healing power turns the tide of otherwise lost engagements.
Whether you’re watching over frontline fighters or supporting aggressive pushes, Scarlett enhances every squad she’s in.
How to Recruit Scarlett
Scarlett initially joins alongside Alain and company during the “Unicorn Ring” prologue mission.
Unfortunately, she’s abducted later in the “Call to Action” chapter and is temporarily unavailable.
You must complete “The Priestess, Abducted” quest to rescue her; this unlocks her as a playable unit again.
Until then, your army won’t be able to leave Cornia, and failing to rescue her before the final boss results in a bad ending.
Once freed, Scarlett rejoins your ranks permanently.
Class Overview: Priestess → High Priestess
Scarlett begins in the Priestess class, where she shines as a single-target healer with basic support duties.
Promoting her to High Priestess unlocks greater sustain through improved AoE healing, stronger buffs, and more powerful valor skills.
Unlike combat-focused classes, she’s not meant to deal damage, but excels at holding your squad together during long or difficult battles.
Her healing potential makes her one of the best utility units in the game.
Stats and Growth
Scarlett’s growth supports a Guardian/Lucky build, meaning she’s built to endure longer fights and occasionally influence outcomes in unpredictable ways. Her base stats include:
- AP / PP: 1 / 1 – standard early investment in skill usage
- HP: D-rank – sufficient for survival but needs protection
- Physical ATK / DEF: E / D – don’t expect her to fight
- Magic ATK: C-rank – usable for minor offensive spells
- Magic DEF: A-rank – excels against enemy mages
- Accuracy: C, Evasion: B – decent, but positioning matters
- Crit Rate / Guard Rate: F / F – avoid risk
- Initiative: D – acts later in slower-paced combat
Growth toward High Priestess brings better PP scaling, stronger AoE healing, and utility buffs.
Skills and Abilities
Scarlett starts with essential healing spells like Healing Light, restoring significant HP to single allies.
As she gains levels and promotes, she unlocks Holy Light (which damages armored foes and removes buffs), and AoE magic like Innocent Ray, perfect for turning the tide in group fights.
Her standout valor skill is Miracle which heals all allies and refunds PP, capable of revitalizing squads mid-fight.
She may also learn defensive tactics like Saint’s Barrier, increasing team resilience even further.
Best Equipment and Accessories
To maximize Scarlett’s utility, equip her with staves that enhance healing potency, Magic ATK, or PP.
Her starting Bronze Staff is fine early, but look for upgraded cleric canes or holy wands.
Robes or light armor with increased Spirit, Magic Defense, or PP regen are ideal.
Accessories like Lapis Pendant (extra PP), Carnelian Pendant (for skill chains), and items that boost Magic Defense or healing output are perfect complements.
Boosting her PP pool and output allows more consistent healing in longer fights.
Ideal Unit Placement and Team Synergy
Scarlett belongs in the backline, shielded from direct attacks.
She pairs well in squads with tank or damage units such as Lex, Josef, or Travis who frequently need healing support.
Because her AoE abilities improve with promotion, grouping units in tight formations allows her to heal multiple targets at once.
She also works well in PP synergy teams: allies with high PP consumption benefit from her Miracle skill, enabling multiple bursts of healing or buffs per battle.
Cavaliers, fliers, or heavily-skirmishing units thrive when Scarlett keeps them topped off and protected.
Tips and Strategy
Prioritize Promotion: Moving Scarlett to High Priestess unlocks row-wide healing and buffs like Saint’s Barrier. It’s a transformative upgrade.
Use Curing Call Wisely: Set the trigger to automatically cleanse status and heal teammates, ideal when facing ailment-heavy enemies.
Time Miracle Perfectly: Activate it when most allies are injured or PP-depleted to maximize value.
Position Right: Keep her slightly behind the front line to avoid enemy reach, but ensure she’s still within range to heal.
Synergize with AoE Attacks: After allies cluster up (especially mages or flier units), use Innocent Ray to deal damage and clear buffs.
Backline Bubble: Use her safely with a mobile tank upfront, she’s a linchpin, not a brawler.
Final Thoughts
Scarlett is the go-to unit for any player wanting a strong healer who scales well and stays relevant.
With her healing spells, PP engine, and talent for buffing a full squad, she transforms tough fights into winnable encounters.
She shines most with tight formations and smart timing.
Whether you’re racing objectives or braving tough battles, Scarlett ensures your army stays functional and lasting.
She may not dazzle with damage, but few units are as invaluable or dependable and when built and used right, she’s the glue that holds your strategy together.