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11 Thornblade is No. 034 in the Aniimo index, a Grass creature that fights in the DPS role. The swords made from thorny stems are drawn only when it's time to protect their pack against enemies.
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44 Wild Aniimo are taken with Aniipods, and once caught this one can be raised, sent into battle, kept at The Homeland, or traded to another player. It belongs to the Budsquire line, which runs to 3 entries in total, and 3 alternate Forms have been published for it.
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66 Profile
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88 FieldValueIndex numberNo. 034ElementGrassBattle roleDPSGrowth stageStage 2GenderMale and FemalePublished forms4 (Basic Form, Prismana Form, Thunderstorm Form, Towerwood Form)
99 Base Stats
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1111 The index publishes six base values for every Aniimo plus an Attributes total that adds them together. ATK drives damage, BREAK is what wears down an enemy's guard, P.DEF and M.DEF cover the two damage types, and REGEN governs how quickly resources come back. These are base figures and balance changes can move them.
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1313 StatValueAttributes (total)509HP96ATK121BREAK53P.DEF74M.DEF73REGEN92
1414 Evolution
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1616 Thornblade grows out of Budsquire. It sits at the end of the line, with nothing published beyond it.
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1818 ImageAniimoNo.StageElementRoleBudsquire033Stage 1GrassDPSThornblade034Stage 2GrassDPSMelloblum035Stage 2GrassSupport
1919 Forms
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2121 Besides its Basic Form, Thornblade has 3 published Forms. 2 of them carry a different elemental pairing from the Basic Form, so the Form a Pathfinder catches decides what the creature is weak and strong against.
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2323 ImageFormElementWhere It AppearsPrismana FormGrass / WaterSea of FlowersTowerwood FormGrassRosetower WoodsThunderstorm FormGrass / ElectricSea of Flowers
2424 Where To Find It
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2626 Thornblade is listed in 1 habitat. Which creatures actually appear also depends on weather, time of day, and local phenomena, so a listed habitat is where to look rather than a guarantee.
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2828 HabitatSea of Flowers
2929 Trait
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3131 Every Aniimo carries a passive Trait that is always active while it fights alongside a Pathfinder.
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3333 TraitEffectSword DanceEach skill used grants 1 stack of [Sword Dance], up to 4 stacks, lasting 15s. Each basic attack costs 1 stack of [Sword Dance] to deal 180% extra damage.
3434 Skills
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36-Thornblade brings 5 combat skills and 2 innate skills into a fight. Power is the skill's published damage figure and Cost is what it draws from the resource bar.
36+The table lists Thornblade's five available combat moves across its forms and capture unlocks, plus its ultimate and basic attack. Choose the two combat skills for the build. Power is the published damage figure and Cost is the resource required.
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38-SkillTypePowerCostEffectThorny DefenseCombat7520Enters a defensive stance, reducing damage taken by 20% While in this state, it counters when attacked. If attacked just as the skill is used, its critical rate increases by 30% for 15s.Aqua DefenseCombat7520Enters a defensive stance, reducing damage taken by 20%. If attacked during the stance, counterattacks the target. If attacked at the moment the skill is cast, applies [Lockdown] to the target for 12s.Thorny ImpactCombat5720Thrusts toward the target. On hit, increases this Aniimo's critical rate by 15% for 15s.Lightning ImpactCombat5720Thrusts toward the target. On hit, increases this Aniimo's critical rate by 15% for 15s.Thorny RainCombat3010Rapidly attacks the target with its thorn blade. Can be used up to 3 times in a row.Elegant WaltzInnate1720Repeatedly stabs a target with its thorn blade.ATKInnate60Wields the power of grass to attack targets at close range.
38+SkillTypePowerCostEffectThorny DefenseCombat7520Enters a defensive stance, reducing damage taken by 20% While in this state, it counters when attacked. If attacked just as the skill is used, its critical rate increases by 30% for 15s.Aqua DefenseCombat7520Enters a defensive stance, reducing damage taken by 20%. If attacked during the stance, counterattacks the target. If attacked at the moment the skill is cast, applies [Lockdown] to the target for 12s.Thorny ImpactCombat5720Thrusts toward the target. On hit, increases this Aniimo's critical rate by 15% for 15s.Lightning ImpactCombat5720Thrusts toward the target. On hit, increases this Aniimo's critical rate by 15% for 15s.Thorny RainCombat3010Rapidly attacks the target with its thorn blade. Can be used up to 3 times in a row.Elegant WaltzInnate1720Repeatedly stabs a target with its thorn blade.ATKInnate60Wields the power of grass to attack targets at close range.
39+Evolution and encounter routes
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41+Starting formResultLevelMaterialsAdditional requirementsBasic BudsquireBasic Thornblade273 Sprout StonesDefeat a Thornblade using a solo party containing only one Budsquire and no other members. Capturing the opponent does not satisfy this condition.Towerwood BudsquireTowerwood Thornblade273 Sprout StonesDefeat Basic Thornblade using a solo party containing only one Towerwood Budsquire and no other members, then evolve in Rosetower Woods. Defeat the opponent rather than capturing it.
42+FormAreaEncounter guidanceBasicSea of FlowersCheck the chest with three Budsquire in the central flower fields. The nearby group can sleep during the day and be awake at night.BasicSea of FlowersIf the Thornblade is accidentally defeated, travel away and advance time before returning. Time adjustment opens during Ceremony Preparations.ThunderstormSea of FlowersDuring rain or a storm, search the entrance to the small building attached to the central ruined tower, northwest of Alpha Irisal.PrismanaSea of FlowersDuring Prismana Flow, search the collapsed ruins.TowerwoodRosetower WoodsExplore the southeastern ruins.
43+Sea of Flowers Wild Surges offer another chance at the Basic form. Inspect the current Nurture species preview before spending materials. Thunderstorm and Prismana are encounter routes; do not assume that the Basic evolution recipe changes into those forms.
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45+Native moves and capture unlocks
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47+FormNative combat optionsAdditional capture unlockBasic / TowerwoodThorny Rain; Thorny Defense; Thorny ImpactCapture Thunderstorm Thornblade for Lightning Impact; capture Prismana Thornblade for Aqua Defense.ThunderstormThorny Rain; Lightning Impact; Thorny Defense; Thorny ImpactCapture Prismana Thornblade for Aqua Defense.PrismanaThorny Rain; Aqua Defense; Thorny Defense; Thorny ImpactCapture Thunderstorm Thornblade for Lightning Impact.
48+Choose two combat skills from the moves available to the individual. The lists above describe availability, not extra simultaneous skill slots.
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50+Grass critical build examples
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52+FormCombat pairUltimatePersonalityHeld itemBasic / PrismanaThorny Rain + Thorny ImpactElegant WaltzENTPFerocious FangThunderstormThorny Rain + Lightning ImpactElegant WaltzENTPHeartseeker Pendant
53+Thorny Defense is an alternative when a well-timed counter will be more useful than a second offensive action. Aqua Defense gives the Prismana form another defensive option; its timed counter applies Lockdown, which prevents the target from switching and can be useful in Pathfinder Challenges.
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55+Priority scale: 5 highestATKREGENBREAKHPP.DEFM.DEFBasic / Thunderstorm / Prismana553322
56+Damage optionTeammate 1Teammate 2Teammate 3Basic ThornbladeMelloblumTuckinLeafyPrismana ThornbladeMelloblumTuckinLeafyThunderstorm ThornbladeMelloblumLuminelleSomniwing
57+These are example parties. Shrubclaw can take the BREAK slot in the Grass setup. For Thunderstorm Thornblade, Tuckin is an alternative to Luminelle when Lightning Impact is not part of the chosen pair.
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59+Damage-window sequence
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61+Apply the party's Grass and critical support before bringing Thornblade onto the field.Land Thorny Impact or Lightning Impact, or time Thorny Defense against an incoming hit, to prepare the appropriate critical-rate bonus.Build Sword Dance through skill casts, then spend stacks with basic attacks and use Thorny Rain during the damage opening. The critical-rate bonuses do not guarantee a critical hit.Use Elegant Waltz when the window and resources allow, then rotate to healing or EP support before the next opening.
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63+Thorny Rain can be used up to three times consecutively. Its held-item contract adds one Sword Dance stack for 15 seconds and makes the next basic attack start at its third hit. Compare that benefit with the other contracts needed by the party.
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65+Sparkling and egg routes
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67+Sparkling Cubes and Sparkling Sigils provide separate ways to obtain or convert a Sparkling individual. The Custom Egg Box - DPS instead offers one choice among Shining Thornblade, Shining Scorchhowl and Shining Sherro Eggs with Perfect Potential; that egg choice does not itself establish a Sparkling result.
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69+Homeland work
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71+FormAvailable work levelsBasic / TowerwoodArtisanship 3; Grass 3ThunderstormArtisanship 3; Grass 3; Lightning 2PrismanaArtisanship 4; Grass 4; Water 3
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74+Melloblum; Held Items; Core Skill Contracts; Nurturing and Wild Surges