Sword Art Online: MD - List of Notable Tanks and Damage Mitigators

Here's a list of notable tanks in the action RPG mobile game: Sword Art Online: Memory Defrag. Now that they added a new event where tanks and healers can shine, this new list will show which units are good for mitigating damages.

Differences Between Tanks and Mitigators

   - Mitigators can handle more damages than regular tanks, especially when used against their counter elements. Mitigators can also solo, but regular tanks relies more on their teammates.

- Tank List: Damage Mitigators -
(Note: This List is Un-updated, a Better Version Will Come Soon...)

   - List of characters that can reduce damages above 50%. Note that using elemental advantage will give your characters 50% damage reduction.
   - Also considered as top tiers for "non-speed ranking" events (ex: Floor Clearing Events), but still parry, dodge, or at least block all incoming attacks to reduce damages.

Image	Character Name	Elem Wep	HP & DEF	Burst DPS	SS3 Effects	Quick Notes
	Strea [Sakura Romance]	Earth Sword	14507 - 2450	AA	*Self Heal (30% HP) *Temporary Damage Reduction	*Dmg Received -30% (HP below 50%)
	Yui [Born in Sakura Season]	Earth Mace	17150 - 2386	AA	*Self Heal (30% HP) *Temporary Damage Reduction	*Dmg Received -30% (HP below 50%)

Ranged Units: Mitigators

   - Characters that can't parry or block, but still awesome. Best used against their counter Elements except for Holy and Dark.

Image	Character Name	Elem Wep	HP & DEF	DPS Rank	SS3 Effects	Quick Notes
	Philia [Blossom of Youth]	Earth Bow	12051 - 2284	AA	*Self Heal (30% HP) *Temporary Damage Reduction	*Dmg Received -30% (HP below 50%) *Auto-aim Caster

- Tank List: Notable Tanks -

   - Characters with high HP and Defense stats (including Battle Skills).
   - Optional characters that can also block and take damages if needed (switch to them). Best used against their counter Elements.

Image	Character Name	Elem Wep	HP & DEF	Burst DPS	SS3 Effects	Quick Notes
	Eugeo [Born Genius]	Water Sword	13905 - 2359	AA	*Auto-Heal (10% HP for 5 ticks) *Atk+ Buff	*Best vs Fire Element.
	Agil [Explosive Axe]	Earth Mace	16124 - 2317	B	*Magnetizes target closer to him.	*Best vs Water Element.

Other Notable Tanks

   - Characters with high HP and Defense stats (including Battle Skills), but doesn't have Elemental Advantages for damage reduction bonus (will only include characters that have defensive skills).
   - Note: Holy and Dark will take 150% damage to each other.

Image	Character Name	Elem Wep	HP & DEF	Burst DPS	SS3 Effects	Quick Notes
	Lisbeth [Efficient Smith]	Neutral Mace	15991 - 2665	S	*Auto-Heal (10% HP for 5 ticks) *Atk+ Buff	*Decent against all Elements.
	Rechka [Queen of Chef]	Holy Mace	14538 - 2435	B	*Self Heal (10% HP)	*Avoid taking Dark Elemental damages.

Important Notes

   - Please note that the list above is for reference only, it's a work in progress and will never be final.
   - Healing percentages listed above are just estimates, healing amount can be increased by enhancing the Attack stat.
   - Character Order List: Default Order: Defense Stat > Character Name

Floor Clearing Event

   - Refer here for Floor Clearing Event FAQs
   - Tanks and Healers can shine here, especially these new type of characters that can mitigate incoming damages. They are super tanky because of their high damage reduction and healing capabilities!
   - DPS characters are still viable though, just follow the "Info Guide" in the game to check the recommended Element and Weapon Type for clearing floors.

Weapon Type Weaknesses 

   - To find which characters are effective to a certain floor, refer below.
   - Slash - Swords and Dual Blades
   - Effective against soft-bodied enemies such as Mantises, Slimes and Gerberas (plant monsters).
   - Not effective against tough-skinned enemies such as Lizardmen.
   - Strike - Mace and Guns
   - Effective against hard-bodied enemies such as Elementals and Skeletons.
   - Not effective against soft-bodied enemies such as Mantises, Slimes and Gerberas (plant monsters).
   - Thrust/Pierce - Rapiers, Daggers, and Bows.
   - Effective against tough-skinned enemies such as Lizardmen.
   - Not effective against hard-bodied enemies such as Elementals and Skeletons.
   - Magic - Rods
   - Deals more damage to a certain element than the usual elemental affinity bonus damage.

Elemental Bonuses and Weaknesses

   - Fire > Wind > Earth > Water > Fire (Holy < > Dark)
   - Note that OS Characters and some selected characters have a Battle Skill or Skill Slot that increases their damages against Neutral element enemies.

Related Sword Art Online: MD Tips & Guides:
- Sword Art Online: MD - Terminologies and Team Building Guide
- Sword Art Online: MD - Controls, Elements and Weapon Types
- Sword Art Online: MD - How to Unlock Skill Slots and Stats Per Lvl
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