SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream Guide | Leafa Breakdown

The SWORD ART ONLINE series, its franchise explosion, and its transition into the gaming industry are something to withhold. To anyone unfamiliar with it, it's a series where you'll feel the presence of high-stakes gaming in the world of virtual gaming. Each character specializes in different roles, and Leafa is a support character. I’ll briefly go over Leafa’s abilities before diving into more detail.

Leafa’s first ability is Flying Gust. This move has Leafa slash upward and leap into the air. A key benefit of this ability is that it replenishes a portion of her flight gauge, which is crucial because Leafa deals more damage while airborne, thanks to her passive. Additionally, it deals wind damage, which is important to note when considering boss weaknesses and resistances in raid battles.

Her second ability is Fighting Blade, which allows Leafa to perform a sword skill combo. I find it very effective to chain this combo after a basic one that ends with a heavy attack, using Fighting Blade as a finisher. It deals solid damage, especially when used in midair.

Leafa’s third ability, Healing Wind, is an AoE healing skill. When activated, it not only heals Leafa but also her allies, continuing to restore health over a period of time. This ability is critical in raid battles where many players are gathered around the boss. I find it especially useful during parts of a match, such as in the first area, when you’re dealing with terminals. At this point, enemies reach up to level 26 and rise slightly in power, making Healing Wind a great tool for keeping your team healthy.

Her fourth ability is Speed-Aholic, which allows Leafa to hover without using any of her flight gauges. It also boosts her movement speed while hovering, making it excellent for quick escapes and general movement across the battlefield. This ability became one of my favorites because it let me fly around, deal damage, and avoid ground-based enemy attacks. It’s a lot of fun, and flying with Leafa reminded me of Lost Song. I think the developers did a great job blending the flying mechanics with both melee combat and shooting aspects, making Speed-Aholic a very handy and enjoyable ability.

Leafa’s ultimate skill is Tyrant’s Hurricane. This move summons a massive tornado in a targeted area, dealing wind damage and pulling enemies toward it. It’s especially useful for getting the final hit on a boss because it deals continuous damage. This is another favorite of mine because summoning a giant tornado that dishes out damage is just really fun. I think the devs did a fantastic job with the ultimates, making them feel impactful for every character.

In conclusion, Leafa is a satisfying support character to play. She feels balanced in terms of damage output both on the ground and in the air. Her abilities work well together to keep the team alive, maintain her flight gauge, and deal with enemies. Each ability reflects her character from the series, and the development team did an excellent job. Leafa truly excels, and I highly recommend trying her out and ranking her up.

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