Cachi the Guard Animus Spotlight

Cachi the Guard, also known as the “Fearless Guard,” is one of Etheria: Restart’s most unique support-style tanks. While he might fly under the radar compared to flashier DPS units, Cachi the Guard brings rare utility to the table. He’s a hybrid buffer and debuffer who leans heavily on effect accuracy, giving him a unique build path that enhances both offensive and defensive capabilities. If you’re looking for a flexible unit that can manipulate turn order and reinforce your team’s survivability, Cachi the Guard is well worth your attention.

In this Article, we are going to be breaking down the best ways to utilize Cachi the Guard, and how to gear him for the best possible results.

Hammer Dance (Skill 1)

Deals two hits of 120% damage to a single target, each with a 20% chance to apply Crit Rate Down for 2 turns. While not a damage-dealing powerhouse, this move chips away at enemy crit potential—solid for PvP or boss fights with high burst threats.

Brave Charger (Skill 2)

Three hits of 90% damage to a single target. Each hit has a 65% chance to push back Strike Prep by 20%, and the final hit inflicts Speed Down for 2 turns. Between the pushback and speed debuff, this move is ideal for controlling dangerous enemies or bosses, slowing down their impact significantly.

Steadfast Demeanor (Skill 3)

Cachi the Guard applies 2 turns of Defense Up to all allies. On a success, he also grants 1 turn of Immunity, and on a critical success, extends all buffs by 1 turn.

• Success rate is determined by 80% of Cachi’s the Guard Effect Accuracy.
• Critical success is determined by 55% of Effect Accuracy.This buff-extension mechanic is one of a kind in Etheria: Restart, allowing you to stack longer-lasting buffs for your entire team with the right investment.

Priority Order: Skill 3 → Skill 2 → Skill 1

Skill 3 (Steadfast Demeanor):

• Levels 1–4 increase both success and critical success trigger chances, scaling based on his effect accuracy. This dramatically boosts how often you gain immunity and buff extension, turning him into a true team enabler.

Skill 2 (Brave Charger):

• This will give him better Strike Prep pushback, Speed Down reliability, and cooldown reduction. It makes Cachi the Guard much more effective at enemy control.

Skill 1 (Hammer Dance):

• Useful, but not game-changing. It slightly increases damage and crit rate down reliability, but it doesn’t scale Cachi the Guard’s primary value.

Early Game Module Sets:

• Swift Rush: +35%
• Wellspring: +45% HP
• Unbreakable +45% Def

Mid-to-Late Game Sets:

• Bramble adds counterattacks on defense-based builds.
• Bloodbath gives solid damage mitigation.
• Colossguard adds DEF% and Effect RES%—perfect for bulky support Cachi builds.

Main Stats:

• Effect Accuracy – Boosts buff extension and debuff land rates.
• Defense % – Scales survivability and potential shield values from Shells.
• HP % – Adds bulk to withstand hits.

Sub Stats:

• Effect Accuracy
• Speed (to rotate faster)
• Defense %
• HP %
• Effect RES (optional, but useful against debuff-heavy content)

Early Game Shells:

• Unbridled Science (Shadowrunner) – Strike Prep boost after action.
• Star – Reduces cooldowns for smoother cycling.
• Diamond Heart – Defense up and shield on the lowest HP ally.
• Mermaid Princess – Great early healing shell to patch team sustain.

Mid-to-Late Game Shells:

• Black Flag – Follows up and adds Strike Prep + Speed.
• Artisan – Adds massive shields based on defense.
• Alicorn – Offers purification and healing based on debuff removal.
• Codex of Magic – Removes cooldown cost of next skill.
• Lighthouse – Triggered healing and Strike Prep on heavy damage.

Pros:

• Unique buff extension kit with guaranteed Defense Up and potential Immunity.
• Effect Accuracy scales buffs, making him easier to build around.
• Excellent turn control through Strike Prep and Speed Down.
• Supports both offense and defense through Crit Rate Down and buff uptime.

Cons:

• Single-target debuff focus may feel underwhelming in AoE-heavy fights.
• Needs another strong support or DPS to capitalize on setup potential.
• Relies heavily on Effect Accuracy for maximum value—gear check required