Chessmaster's Match: Units

Did you know that this game allows you to 'homebrew' your units into your liking? The construct you witnessed before was an example of that. Oh wait, you don't have the tool for creating your own units. Too bad, since you can only rely on what you can find within the Hall…

The Chessmaster

Here's a brief info about the units Chessmaster would use in the entire rounds of his match, which he dubbed as “Chesspieces”.

Coming soon.

“One of the units Chessmaster uses in his game of chess. This humble pawn is capable of delivering powerful strikes that may stagger its target, and its finesse may allude to its foes–enabling it to dodge several attacks with ease.”

HP Pool: low | Phy. Res: low | Mag. Res: low | STR: low | INT: low | AGI: medium |

In 50% chance, this kobol is able to perform a “heavy blow” strike, knocking its target way back and moderately delaying them (pushes their turn card back by 6). Has 15% evasion rate by default.

A quick-response unit that capable of pushing its foes back. Its normal attack may knock back its target to the back row, and there's a chance of delaying their turn when being knocked back. Start from turn 2, every 3 turns, it performs a “heavy blow” strike, stabbing and knocking its target with two combo attacks.

“One of the units Chessmaster uses in his game of chess. While unimpressive at best, its ability to change its own element–combined with a flurry of arrows–is not to be underestimated.”

HP Pool: low | Phy. Res: low | Mag. Res: low | STR: low | INT: low | AGI: moderate

In even turns (turn 2, 4, 6, and so on), this kobol performs “arrow rain”, dealing damage to its enemies in 3×3 area at a random spot.

A ranged variant of its melee counterpart, excelling at pushing its foes back and providing a support fire. Its normal attack may knock back its target to the back row, and there's a chance of delaying their turn when being knocked back. Start from turn 2, every 3 turns, it performs an “arrow rain” strike, delaying and dealing damage to enemies in 3×3 area at a random spot.

“One of the units Chessmaster uses in his game of chess. Derived from the legion that is Armor Knight, its durability plays a role of exhausting foes' stamina–capable to withstand immense damage without losing even a fraction of its integrity.”

HP Pool: medium | Phy. Res: medium | Mag. Res: medium | STR: medium | INT: medium | AGI: low

A strategic defender with high endurance. Starting from turn 2, once every 3 turns, this living armor deploys a Fortification barrier on itself, reducing damage taken by 80%. When its HP reaches 20% (30% and 10% in Hard mode), it retaliates by launching Great Strike, dealing massive damage to 5×3 area in front of it.

A stalwart guardian unit that gets stronger the more allied units in its presence. Favors enemies at the backline as it can leap through enemies in the frontline where it can deal moderate to high damage to valuable targets. Start from turn 2, every 3 turns, it may cast a protective barrier on itself, reducing damage taken by 50%. When its HP reaches 20% (30% and 10% in Hard mode), it retaliates by launching Great Strike, dealing massive damage to 5×3 area in front of it.

“One of units Chessmaster uses in his game of chess. In contrast to its sibling, this Knight is built with offensive causes in mind; capable of retaliating when attacked, and its finesse is quite surprising for its size.”

HP Pool: medium | Phy. Res: low | Mag. Res: low | STR: high | INT: low | AGI: medium

A bulking striker that's surprisingly nimble for its size. Up to 25% chance, it may retaliate when attacked by launching a swift counterattack. When its HP reaches 20% (30% and 10% in Hard mode), it retaliates by launching Great Strike, dealing massive damage to 5×3 area in front of it.

A variant of Knight that's more nimble but less durable. When attacked by melee units, it may retaliate with a quick slash that deals moderate damage to its attacker. Favors enemies at the backline as it can leap through enemies in the frontline where it can deal moderate to high damage to valuable targets. Start from turn 2, every 3 turns, it may cast a protective barrier on itself, reducing damage taken by 50%. When its HP reaches 20% (30% and 10% in Hard mode), it retaliates by launching Great Strike, dealing massive damage to 5×3 area in front of it.

“One of the units Chessmaster uses in his game of chess. One of the units that focus in magic, capable of debilitating its foes with curses and powerful ether blasts. Due to its nature, it's strangely strong against physical attacks.”

HP Pool: low | Phy. Res: low | Mag. Res: high | STR: low | INT: high | AGI: low

Offensive caster. Starting from turn 2, every 3 turns, this dragonkin wizard casts Corruption Wave that afflicts its target with a Corruption debuff, dealing additional damage proportional to the amount of damage taken by everyone afflicted by the curse over 3 turns. When its HP reaches 25%, it casts a powerful Ether Blast, dealing massive damage to its target in 3×3 area at a random spot.

“One of the units Chessmaster uses in his game of chess. The unit focuses in supporting its comrades with healing, buffs, and sometimes silencing its foes with wind magic. Due to its nature, it's strangely strong against physical attacks.”

HP Pool: low | Phy. Res: low | Mag. Res: high | STR: low | INT: high | AGI: low

Supporting caster. Starting from turn 2, every 3 turns, this dragonkin wizard casts a Fortification spell that heals and provides a barrier to itself and allies nearby; or Rend that damages and silences enemy targets in 3×3 area at a random spot. When its HP reaches 25%, it casts powerful Ether Blast, dealing massive damage to its target in 3×3 area at a random spot.

“One of the units Chessmaster uses in his game of chess. A derived product of the venerable Golem, this unit employs destructive force and resilience that may give even the strongest lineup of Chessmaster's opponent a hard time.”

HP Pool: high | Phy. Res: medium | Mag. Res: medium | STR: high | INT: high | AGI: high

A big daddy in form of animate rock. The golem deals either splash damage with its fist or a laser beam to its targets in a straight line. In 50% chance, in even turns it may perform Pulverize, dealing splash damage to target and enemies around its target as well as creating an impassable hole on the spot for 2 turns. May retaliate with a normal attack if it takes more than 80 damage per turn, or with Cratermaker when its HP reaches 25% (also in 75% HP in hard mode). When its HP reaches below 10% and still alive, it launches a Tremor strike, dealing massive damage to all enemies in front of it.

A big daddy in form of animate rock. Capable of wrecking enemies in the frontline with its splash damage or a beam of destruction straight ahead. In 50% chance, in even turns it may perform Pulverize, dealing splash damage to target and enemies around its target as well as creating an impassable hole on the spot for 2 turns. When its HP reaches below 10% and still alive, it launches a Tremor strike, dealing massive damage to all enemies in front of it.

“One of units Chessmaster uses in his game of chess. Spliced product of corrupted golems found in the deepest well in The Rift, this version of the unit has the best Constructs had to offer. A definite ace in the hole that Chessmaster might employ in decisive matches.”

HP Pool: high | Phy. Res: high | Mag. Res: high | STR: high | INT: high | AGI: high

Just like regular Rook but with more twists. The golem deals either splash damage with its fist or a laser beam to its targets in a straight line. In 50% chance, in even turns it may perform Pulverize, dealing splash damage to target and enemies around its target as well as creating an impassable hole on the spot for 2 turns. May retaliate with a damaging/healing Radiant Shock move if it takes more than 120 damage per turn, or with Cratermaker when its HP reaches 25% (also in 75% HP in hard mode). When its HP reaches below 10% and still alive, it launches Tremor strike, dealing massive damage to all enemies in front of it.

A souped-up Rook focusing on utilities and punishing its attackers with great impunity. It loses the ability of normal attack and straight beam attack; in return, it gains a Radiant Shock counterattack that moderately heals allies and damages enemies. Radiant Shock can be triggered if it takes more than 50 damage per turn. In place of Tremor, it uses the lesser-damaging Cratermaker that can be triggered when its HP reaches 75%, 50% and 25% respectively.

“The ultimate piece the Chessmaster has ever fabricated. It has the power of summoning chess pieces that are below its rank, and as long as its allied pieces are standing still, it's virtually indestructible.”

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The piece that rules them all. Its attack pattern is unconventional as it launches two beams of light at two random spots, dealing plain, moderate damage to enemies struck by it. At turn 1, it summons three Pawns to assist itself against its adversaries. If all of its allied pieces are defeated, it'll summon other pieces in a particular order: two Knight pieces, two Bishop pieces, and two Rook pieces. As long as there's at least one allied piece present in battle, it gains about 80-90% damage reduction bonus.

• All form, shape, and skillset of each unit borrows from its regular counterparts that can be found in the Dark Alley