Low Rarity Units ARE Useful!

In the world of gacha RPGs, rarity often equals power—or at least, that’s the common belief. But Etheria: Restart is flipping that expectation on its head. If you’re a free-to-play player, new to the game, or just looking to get the most value out of your resources, it’s time to seriously rethink how you view R, SR, and SSR units in Etheria: Restart.

Are lower-rarity characters actually viable? Can they compete in PvP or hold their own in PvE? Let’s break it all down.

Let’s rip the Band-Aid off: you’re not going to be building out a full SSR squad any time soon—especially if you’re free-to-play. These top-tier units are powerful, yes, but they’re resource-hungry. Skill upgrades alone for SSRs require Perfect Lattice materials, which are rare and hard to come by. You’re looking at serious investments just to max out a single skill—four high-tier materials per ability node. That’s not even counting gear or breakthrough resources.

So what does this mean? SSR units should be carefully chosen and invested in sparingly early on. They’re the crown jewels of your account, not the workhorses.

Here’s where things get exciting. SR characters in Etheria: Restart are shockingly strong—and efficient. Not only are their skill upgrade materials far easier to acquire (we’re talking abundant SR Skill Books), but their base stats and kits are often competitive with SSRs.

Take RC-77, for example. With a base speed of 118, she’s faster than many SSRs. And in a speed-tuned PvP meta, that kind of agility can make or break your comp. The current Platinum-ranked Arena meta includes teams using two SRs, one R, and a single SSR, and they’re dominating. That’s not just viable—that’s optimal.

Still think R units are just fodder? Think again. Characters like Asshu and Cachi have real value, especially in the early game. Asshu, for instance, comes with an AOE silence—a crowd-control effect that shuts down enemy teams by forcing them to use basic skills only. That alone can flip the tide of a battle.

Others offer AOE attack breaks, self-sustain mechanics, or stacking damage-reduction passives. There are even tanky R units that can be a nightmare to kill in PvE content. Sure, the R roster is smaller, but what’s there is impressive.

Even better? They’re cheap to build. You’ll breeze through skill upgrades, allowing you to quickly test new comps and pivot your strategy without hoarding resources.

One key point raised in the video is base speed—and how it’s often more important than raw power. In many games, lower-rarity units get shafted with awful base stats. Not here. In Etheria: Restart, speed values for R and SR units are comparable to SSRs, sometimes even higher.

For example, Asshu clocks in at 110 base speed, while SSRs like Massiah sit at 108, and even popular units like Tiamat are at 107. That tiny edge can mean everything when trying to rotate your skills faster or get the first strike in PvP.

And with the RNG involved in gear substats, a well-rolled lower-rarity unit can absolutely outspeed an SSR. That’s how players are climbing the Arena ladder without stacking legendary units.

So what’s the real takeaway? A good kit beats high rarity any day. Whether it’s silence, dot damage, AoE debuffs, or defensive passives, a unit’s abilities are what determine its viability.

There’s even a case of a lowly R unit countering Lilith, one of the strongest and most hyped SSRs in the game right now. That kind of depth and balance isn’t just refreshing—it’s essential to a healthy long-term meta.

If you’re looking to optimize your team early on:

• Focus on strong SR units – they’re cheap to invest in and often meta-relevant.
• Use R units to patch holes in your comp – silence, sustain, and speed control can carry you through PvE and PvP.
• Be selective with SSR investments – prioritize only the most impactful heroes and save your rare materials.

As the Zox points out, he’s currently sitting at Rank 53 in Arena with a mostly SR/R squad. That’s not just theorycraft—that’s results.

With upcoming tier lists, community feedback documents, and regular tuning from the dev team, Etheria: Restart is shaping up to be a surprisingly F2P-friendly and strategically deep game. And it’s not just about chasing SSRs—it’s about understanding the strengths of every unit in your roster and using them smartly.

So the next time you pull an R or SR unit, don’t dismiss it. Dig into the kit. Test it out. You might just find your new MVP.