Table of Contents
- Status
- Analysis
- Profile
Overview
"As this is a vacation, I have more freedom than usual! And I mean that in more ways than one. Even as a Servant, I cannot defy the magic of Summer. Know that it'll take more than a Command Seal or two to stop me, Master!"
A rose by any other name would still be a rose, and the Rose Empress exemplifies this as she dons her swimsuit. Taking full advantage of how she can shape her Golden Theater as she sees fit, Nero Claudius (Caster) delivers a sonorous aria via her AoE Buster NP, Laudatum Domus Illustris, the strength of which renders a keen and unforgettable experience to even the most stalwart of beings.
It’s rare for a Servant to have 3 skills impressive enough that each could be considered another Servant’s strongest skill, along with useful passive skills and, for a Caster, good base stats. Nero’s first skill Rampaging Privilege is a powerful battery skill that includes a strong, if conditional, NP Gain Up. Meanwhile, both Seven Crowns and Undying Magus offer a nice mix of defensive and massive offensive buffs to improve her damage and ensure her survival. Furthermore, Nero (Caster)’s Arts cards in particular generate a large amount of NP gauge thanks to their high hit counts and her Territory Creation. Thus, with an easily charged NP and hefty damage buffs, Nero possesses all the ideal characteristics of a farming Servant.
As far as weaknesses go, outside of Undying Magus’ ability to be given to someone else, Nero is a selfish diva, especially since Undying Magus will often be used for herself. Unlike many other damage dealers, she’s primarily reliant on her NP for damage, especially if her skills aren’t active. Her NP generation is also heavily focused on her 2 Arts cards as both her Quick and Extra card are relatively weak. In addition, for longer fights, Undying Magus’ cooldown is rather hefty, especially as it is often used just for the Attack buff.
At the very least, Nero (Caster) has all the tools she needs to farm well. Even for challenging content, her reliance on NP damage is not a huge detriment when she can potentially use her NP twice before her buffs expire, all the while Seven Crowns gives her a potent defensive option against difficult Berserkers or as protection in mixed nodes. Umu, a fitting stage is thus set for the Rose Empress.
Strengths
Strong Farming and Burst Damage Potential
When all of her skills are maxed and used on herself, Nero (Caster) has access to a 50% NP charge, 80% Attack Up, and a minimum of 20% NP Damage Up based on Overcharge, making it easy for her to prepare and slaughter foes with her NP. In addition, her BBAAQ will makes it easy to draw more damaging Buster chains which is ideal for finishing the toughest enemy in a wave.
Unique Defensive Potential
Seven Crowns gives Nero (Caster) a unique defensive option by negating her Class’ weakness when taking damage from classes such as Alter Egos, Berserkers, and Riders, in addition to the Defense Up it provides. In the event she suffers lethal damage, Undying Magus can bring her back to 1 HP, possibly giving her an additional turn to act. Lastly, Item Creation (Strange) grants her an extra passive 10% received healing bonus, which often adds up over the course of a Challenge Quest.
Targetable Attack and Guts Support
While Undying Magus’ Attack buff is often used for Nero herself, Masters can grants its guts and up to 50% Attack buff to a different Servant. This is mainly valuable while farming as Nero often deals sufficient damage for wave 1 or 2 without it, leaving Undying Magus to the Servant that cleans up wave 3.
Impressive Arts Card NP Generation
Nero (Caster)’s Arts cards are some of the best Arts cards in the game at generating NP gauge, thanks to their high hit counts and Territory Creation. This can be increased even more if she satisfies the conditional effect for Rampaging Privilege.
High Hit Count Synergy
If provided with any form of Critical Star Generation Up, Nero (Caster)’s high hit counts on all but her regular Buster cards can make her an interesting active Critical Star generator.
Weaknesses
Poor Non-Arts NP Gain Performance
Though she has decent hit counts for both her Buster and Quick cards, they are not as effective at generating NP gauge as her Arts cards. Thus, as even her Extra card isn’t very powerful, Masters would do well not to waste any Arts draws.
Long and Mismatched Skill Cooldowns
Each of Nero (Caster)’s skills have different cooldown times, ranging from 5 to 7 turns when maxed. With her main targetable steroid having the longest cooldown, setting up her full burst potential can be an issue in longer fights.
Lack of Hard Defense
While Nero (Caster) possesses fairly strong defensive options in Seven Crowns and Undying Magus, they need to be paired with other defensive options to handle enemy NPs or critical hits as neither effects are sufficient to deal with high burst damage. In addition, Undying Magus will generally be used more often for its Attack Up potential than its Guts effect, which means the guts portion often goes to waste or is not accessible.
Level Up Skill Recommendation
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| Rampaging Privilege EX Increase own NP Gauge. Show Info
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| Seven Crowns C Increase own ATK (3 turns). Show Info
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| Undying Magus A Apply Guts to an ally (1 time, 3 turns). (Revives with 1 HP) Show Info
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All 3 of Nero’s skills are powerful, to the point that raising them to 10 is just as important for the improved effects they provide in addition to theaccompanying cooldown reduction. That said, Rampaging Privilege is generally the most important skill to level as a 50% NP Charge opens up a whole plethora of CEs with which to still activate an NP Instantly. Afterwards, Masters ought to level Seven Crowns and Undying Magus concurrently, as Seven Crowns grants sustain while Undying Magus provides more burst potential.
Even if all Rampaging Privilege EX offered was 30%-50% NP gauge on use, it would still be Nero (Caster)’s most important skill to raise to 10 for the synergy with various hybrid Craft Essences. It also has a conditional bonus NP Gain Up that scales the same amount, but the effect will only activate when Nero (Caster) is at half or less HP. Level this first.
While Seven Crowns C is Nero’s main sustain skill as it provides both 20%-30% Attack Up and Defense Up for 3 turns. While situational in its application, the negation of class disadvantage when taking damage from Alter Egos, Berserkers, and Riders gives Nero (Caster) an edge in some challenging content with multiple classes. Level it primarily for the cooldown, and either level this last normally, or second if Masters want more sustain.
Undying Magus A is Nero’s main targetable Attack Up steroid and is well worth raising for the massive 50% Attack buff. It also has a minor defensive property thanks to the Guts effect it provides, though it does not improve with levels and expires after 3 turns. While less important to max out than Rampaging Privilege, it’s best leveled second to improve Nero’s support and burst damage potential.
Craft Essence Recommendation
| The Black Grail |
| Heaven's Feel |
| Holy Night Supper |
| Golden Sumo: Boulder Tournament |
| Partake with the King |
| Devilish Bodhisattva |
| Dragon's Meridian |
| Hero Elly's Adventure |
| Demon King of the Sixth Heaven |
| Kaleid Ruby |
| Limited/Zero Over |
| Verdant Sound of Destruction |
Like many of her strong NP battery peers, Nero (Caster)’s Rampaging Privilege makes it easier for her to use stronger CEs and still rapidly NP. Hybrid Starting NP Gauge CEs that offer 50% NP Gauge are attractive to enable her to NP quickly. For improving damage, Nero (Caster) is best off using something that provides Buster Performance Up, NP Damage Up, or a combination of the two. Attack Up is less useful for her if she’s using Undying Magus for herself, but otherwise it’s an alright option to consider.
The Black Grail / Heaven’s Feel: Though her NP already grants her NP Damage Up, the sheer amount of NP Damage Up offered by these two CEs increases her damage more than other damage-related CEs can, especially once external buffs are considered.
Holy Night Supper: Similar to The Black Grail and Heaven’s Feel, Nero (Caster)’s NP damage benefits more from the NP Damage Up this CE provides than additional Attack Up from Golden Sumo.
Golden Sumo: While not a bad CE in and of itself, Nero (Caster) will benefit from other damage related CEs more often than not as it stacks additively with her own Attack buffs.
Partake with the King: Though the Buster Up is relatively low, the minimum 50% Starting NP Gauge it provides can make it a decent option if low on good 50% Starting NP Gauge CEs.
Devilish Bodhisattva:Devilish Bodhisattva is an option for a single powerful NP, but its split stats make it less optimal.
Dragon’s Meridian: If nothing else, a MLB version gives Nero (Caster) the minimum 50% Starting NP Gauge necessary to NP from her own skills only.
Hero Elly’s Adventure / Demon King of the Sixth Heaven / Kaleid Ruby: Though not as powerful as The Black Grail, the mix of Buster Up and NP Damage Up these CEs provide make them attractive options for pure damage-related CEs.
Limited/Zero Over /Verdant Sound of Destruction: All of these CEs provide Buster Performance Up, the only damage type buff that Nero (Caster) is missing from her own skills for her NP’s damage.
Table of Contents
- Status
- Analysis
- Profile
Other Info
| Release Date | 7/29/2019 |
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| AKA/Alias/Nicknames | |
| Country/Place of Origin | |
| Illustrator | Wada Arco |
| Seiyuu (CV) | Tange Sakura |
| Series |
Parameters
STR
D
END
D
AGL
A
MP
B
LUK
A
NP
A
Profile
Character Info
"Summer means a resort.
A resort means a luxurious hotel.
And a luxurious hotel means a specialty arena!
Emperor Nero has changed this golden theater to summer specs, ready to prism IN towards the summer sea! Got it?
I'm taking the sunlight to ride the flowing water!
This time for sure, I will have my song echo through Chaldea!"
Rumor has it that this class is a better fit for her than the Saber class.
Profile 1
Height/Weight: 150cm, 42kg
Origin: History
Region: Rome
Alignment: Chaotic-Summer
Gender: Female
Surprisingly, even when she's a Caster, her status is no different than when she was a Saber (excluding her Noble Phantasm).
Profile 2
A self-proclaimed universal genius.
She was a cross-dressing beauty as a Saber (or so she says), but this time around, she is not hiding the fact that she is a beauty, and is enjoying the summer ocean wholeheartedly.
She may love herself, but she also loves the people around her. Combining narcissism and philanthropy, the fifth emperor of Rome has a truly interesting set of values.
Utilizing all her knowledge learned from the mage Simon to its fullest extent, Emperor Nero created a Mystic Code, or rather a Theatrical Code, for herself.
The pipe organs floating on either side of her body converts her beautiful voice to ATK, and gloriously shoots out lasers, fireworks, and bombs.
So how does a singing voice cause damage, you ask?
Nero still has yet to realize the cruel truth.
Profile 3
[Laudatum Domus Illustris]
Rank: A NP Type: Anti-Army
Maximum Capacity: 500 persons
Glorious Song, Golden Theater.
Just when you think that the wind pipe instruments were added to the golden theater, you realize they are actually cannons.
It's unclear whether this was someone's wild idea, or if the architect was of sound mind. But...pipe organs really do look like artillery. Such is the complex history of how this musical theater fortress was born.
As Nero acquired her Spirit Origin as a singer, she is demonstrating that talent to its fullest extent.
The golden theater is not limited within the theater walls, and her singing voice can be heard outside by simply pointing past its walls...instantly making it an outdoor concert stage.
Profile 4
Rampaging Privilege: EX
A skill altered from Imperial Privilege.
It is derived from the story of Olympia running amok with a chariot. It's like a skill one learned from a former trade...a skill that promises first place, no matter what.
Dreams for Summer: A
Beach Flower, Nero version.
While showing off one's own beauty, the beauty is for those who smile on the beach. However... (That was lost from the skill...)
Seven Crowns: C
Its scent thickens the sword and sharpens the armor.
Its method becomes vague, any disadvantages become meaningless.
Undying Magus: A
Magecraft learned from Simon Magus, her erstwhile mentor. Simon offered himself up for beheading, and resurrected.
Profile 5
Last time, Nero fumed at not being invited to the festival in the southern isles.
This time around, she prepared herself by getting a swimsuit to be certain she would be ready to join the festivities. That's about when the Ishtar Cup began, so she signed up enthusiastically.
However, she discovers that she needs a teammate, so she pulls Altria Alter aside, who was just passing by, and a miraculous team was formed.
Her favorite car is the Red Venus.
For any of you wondering why the name Venus was used, go check out "Fate/EXTELLA."
Profile 6
Her philosophy of racing is very aggressive.
She'll tail anyone ahead of her, bang into them a few times, and then pull ahead.
As Nero considers all teams to be good rivals, her ideal method would be to tap into the competition's good racing features while besting them.
Alter, on the other hand, couldn't care less about that sort of thing, and simply tries to win. As their goals are essentially the same, they actually don't fight...making them a miracle team.
Voice Lines
| Battle Start 1 | The burning summer... I'll give you a passionate performance! |
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| Battle Start 2 | Captivated? By me? Umu! You're so honest! |
| Skill 1 | This summer's going to be all about me! |
| Skill 2 | This is the highlight. Leave it to me! |
| Skill 3 | Rnnnrrrr, rnnnnrrr, fireworks go ka-boom! |
| Skill 4 | Niiice, niiice, niiice body♪! |
| Command Card 1 | I'm gonna shine! |
| Command Card 2 | Are you going to be my song's hook? |
| Command Card 3 | My audience has no manners! |
| Noble Phantasm Card 1 | Olympia Plaudere! Let the festivities begin! |
| Noble Phantasm Card 2 | Are you prepared? There's no stopping me now! |
| Attack 1 | Fire! |
| Attack 2 | Scatter like brilliant flower petals! |
| Attack 3 | Don't move! Hi-yah! |
| Attack 4 | B-b-b-b-boom! |
| Extra Attack 1 | Fall like a shooting star! |
| Extra Attack 2 | Slash Emperor, heading out! |
| Noble Phantasm 1 | The theater comes forth from the sea... Luxurious! Majestic! Yet graceful! Take a look! This is truly the proud singing Illustris...! And so, this is my golden theater! |
| Noble Phantasm 2 | Enjoy it. This is the prime aurora... Hahaha! Who's that? Is it a beauty? Is it Rome? It's me, of course! Laudatum Domus Illustris! |
| Damage 1 | This is what summer's about! |
| Damage 2 | What are you doing?! |
| Incapacitated 1 | Fool, I was just about to get serious! |
| Incapacitated 2 | I'm a bit tired, so I'm gonna rest. |
| Victory 1 | It was a great concert! Look forward to the next one! |
| Victory 2 | U-umu... Maybe I was a bit too flashy… |
| Level up | Level up! Nero's singing powers up! I'm going to say it again: My singing power's super-duper up! |
| Ascension 1 | THIS is what I'm talking about! This isn't a Mystic Code, but a Theater Code! The things that look like cannons are wind instruments. Just accept it! |
| Ascension 2 | This is what's called a trivial matter. There was no drastic change this time. Just grin and bear it. Look forward to next time! |
| Ascension 3 | Heh...I don't blame you for staring. Even I think I look amazing. My modeling skills are at their peak when I'm on fire! |
| Ascension 4 | Is the summer theater to your liking, Master? Illustris is Latin for showing one's splendor. As long as I have this summer, and everyone's cheers, the water theater will continue to shine... No, the most important cheer is from the one before me now.Umu! In that case, summer will go on! It means that for now, my sun is yet to set! |
| Bond Level 1 | I am finally in a swimsuit! It was a long road, getting here... When I heard that the Caster Fox beat me to it, I was THIS close to using Magna Voluisse Magnum! But take a look at this pristine beauty of physical perfection! I win! |
| Bond Level 2 | Let me tell you why I'm a Caster. When I was Emperor, there was a mage in Rome named Simon. He was foul-mouthed, big-headed, and overall a nasty guy. But I took a liking to him. And I also learned a bit about magecraft from him. ...So it's not like I brute-forced my way into the Caster class, got it? |
| Bond Level 3 | The golden theater is built upon by my own vision, so changing it into a summer theme is no difficult task! I hear that there were various types of pools where you came from, Master. My own Rome was also the best when it came to bathing houses. I wanted to show you that prowess. |
| Bond Level 4 | (Mumble, mumble) ...Ah, my eyelids are heavy... Vacation is exquisite... Under the hot sunlight, I spread oil over myself while indulging in juicy fruits...and get pinched by a coconut crab... Ah, that last bit was unnecessary, wasn't it? |
| Bond Level 5 | Let's go swimming, Master! No matter how many great Roman Emperors there are, there is no other better suited to summer fun than me! This swimsuit...this passion...is for my contractor! Everything of this glistening theater shall bless the summer! |
| Conversation 1 | Do-re-mi-! Ahem! As you can hear, I am always ready to go! Care to take a listen to the grandiose singing skills of my Caster form? |
| Conversation 2 | I may be in a swimsuit, but I am still the true Emperor. Nothing is impossible when it comes to summer and the ocean...at least for the most part! I can even hunt mussels! |
| Conversation 3 | Since we're on vacation, I am more carefree than usual. In many ways. I may be a Servant, but I cannot compete against the magical energy of summer. Don't think a Command Spell or two would be able to stop me, Master! |
| Conversation 4 (Tamamo-no-Mae (Lancer)) | H-how shameless...b-being in a wet t-shirt! But that's my rival we're talking about here. I cannot help but admire her willingness to do whatever it takes to win. But will my Theater Code let her off so easy, I wonder? |
| Conversation 5 (Elisabeth Bathory (Brave)) | I never thought Elisabeth would be in a swimsuit, too! Umu, umu. She has made the best of that eel-like body of hers to be in that skimpy swimsuit for the kill! I like it! But she still needs to do a proper fitting! ...Though, I just don't understand those shoulder pads... They're like the plumage worn by those dancers at the carnival in Rio... I don't understand... |
| Conversation 6 (Altria Pendragon (Rider Alter)) | Even the heartless maid is here! Master, you must get rid of her immediately! What do you think she did when I ordered her to bring me a glass of cold coconut milk? She destroyed that coconut right in front of my face! |
| Conversation 7 (Altria Pendragon (Rider Alter) + Altria Pendragon (Archer)) | Master. I just saw a Servant at the beach wearing a green cape with a crown, with an unexplainable yet sunny smile on her face, shooting off hydro lasers. Do you know of her? I did not greet her since I only saw her from afar, but she seems a good Servant. Her face even resembles mine. If she's that much of a beauty, I would like to have her serve me as one of my subordinates... Hm? I already know that Servant? That's a funny joke, Master. |
| Likes | What I like...? That should be obvious. A single red rose that glistens even by the sea... Do I really need to spell out who I'm talking about, hmmmm? |
| Dislikes | What I dislike...? That would be the coldhearted, unfriendly maid. We get along, but there's nothing appealing about her! |
| About the Holy Grail | Do not speak of the Holy Grail. That would ruin the fun mood of the festival. I may wish for prosperity, but I do not want to indulge in greed. |
| During an Event | Hahahaha! It seems an event has begun... But in terms of sheer magnitude, my own theater is more than a match! Let's go take it over, Master! |
| Birthday | I know... It is your birthday, isn't it? Leave it to me. I've ordered mounds of delicacies from the southern countries! |
| Summon | Surprised by the sudden swimsuit? I bet you're surprised! Umu, I am ecstatic too! My heart is racing! Caster, Nero Claudius, here to answer your summon! Let's make this an unforgettable summer! |
| Dead Heat Summer Race! Team Conversation 1 | Nero: We'll blow away anyone who gets in our way! Umu, That's what competition's all about! Alter: Agreed. We won't hold back, even if this is just a race. |
| Dead Heat Summer Race! Team Conversation 2 | Alter: We're returning to the race! Hurry up and get in! Nero: Ungh. I'm in the passenger seat now!? Fine! Show me your driving skills! |
| Dead Heat Summer Race! Team Conversation 3 | Nero: Unbelievable! I'm having fun! You impress me, Trench Coat! Alter: Hmph. You as well, Drama Queen. It's a shame we're on the same team! |
| Dead Heat Summer Race! Team Conversation 4 | Nero: Ungh! Why am I, of all people, doing such a thing!? Alter: Don't rest your hand. No work, no play. |
| Dead Heat Summer Race! Team Conversation 5 | Alter: Watch carefully. This is how you use a spoon...! Nero: Impossible...! Dual-wielding!? |
| Dead Heat Summer Race! Team Conversation 6 | Nero: I'm beat. I want to take a bath. Alter: Be patient. Wait until we are outside. ...I'm am not any happier about this. |
| Dead Heat Summer Race! Team Conversation 7 | Nero: Leave it to us! This race is ours! Alter: I shall eliminate interlopers with live ammunition. That is racing 101. |
| Dead Heat Summer Race! Team Conversation 8 | Alter: We brake for nothing. Remember that. Nero: Hey, even I brake occasionally, you know. What are you, some kind of boor? Alter: Do not mention Demon Boars to me! |
| Dead Heat Summer Race! Team Conversation 9 | Nero: Run like a rose, like a rose♪ Padoru padoru through the moon sea, the moon sea♪ Alter: Hm hm hmmm, hm hm hmmm...♪ Hm hm hm hmhmmm...♪ Nero: Umu, we are in high spirits! |
| Dead Heat Summer Race! Team Conversation 10 | Alter: We broke through the wall. It's finally time for our meet-up. Nero: Umu, you can go out first. The light is hurting my eyes. |
| Dead Heat Summer Race! Team Conversation 11 | Alter: Mission complete. We need a new spoon. Nero: Give me a break. Shouldn't we at least have smuggled in a shovel? |
| Dead Heat Summer Race! Team Conversation 12 | Nero: Ah, I see light! We managed to get by again! Alter: ...Hm? Sorry, I fell asleep. Even maids need rest. |
| Dead Heat Summer Race! Team Conversation 13 | Nero: This is a great honor! Everyone, thank you, thank you! Go on, Salty Maid, wave! We have triumphed! Alter: L-like this? ...What is so funny? I can read the room too, and I am truly grateful for this applause. Nero: I see. I am glad to hear that! Then all together now! Alter: R-right, all together. Nero & Alter: Hurray! Victory is ours! |
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