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{{Monster|title1 = Zizania|power = 3,619|speed = 3,454|life = 35,588|trait = Rank 0 - Hardened<br/>Rank 1 - Daze Immunity<br/>Rank 3 - SC: Pierce|image1 = Zizania.png|caption1 = Improvise. Adapt. Overcome.}}Ever since this beast of alien origin appeared on Earth, different teams of monsters have been trying to contain its lethal attacks. Every time someone finds a way to control Zizania, it changes its behavior and becomes even more terrifying.
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{{Monster|image1 = Zizania.png|caption1 = Improvise. Adapt. Overcome.|power = 3,619|speed = 3,454|life = 35,588|trait = Rank 0 - Hardened<br/>Rank 1 - Daze Immunity<br/>Rank 3 - SC: Pierce|relics = Trap / Trap|rarity = Legendary}}Ever since this beast of alien origin appeared on Earth, different teams of monsters have been trying to contain its lethal attacks. Every time someone finds a way to control Zizania, it changes its behavior and becomes even more terrifying.
   
 
'''Role: Attacker'''
 
'''Role: Attacker'''
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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
Zizania is an Elite monster and the first monster with Pierce status effect, which allows attacks to penetrate defensive status effects. It is also the first monster with an evolving trait: on rank 0, it is Hardened; on rank 1, Daze Immunity is added to the Hardened trait; and on rank 3, Zizania also becomes a Status Caster, applying Pierce to itself at the start of the battle. This [[Metal]] attacker's debuffs, Tortures, and vampiric moves drain its opponent's life pretty quickly. Beware of this alien machine.
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Zizania is an Elite monster and the first monster with Pierce status effect, which allows attacks to penetrate '''all''' defensive status effects. It is also the first monster with an evolving trait. This [[Metal]] attacker's debuffs, Tortures, and vampiric moves drain the opponent's life pretty quickly; it has other gimmicks like self NER and a '''Nature''' skill too, so beware of this alien machine.
   
 
'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
* Great stats
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*Great stats
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*Low Cooldowns
* 100% life-steal move + Self-NER
 
* Has a '''Nature''' skill as a Metal type
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*Has a '''Nature''' skill as a '''Metal''' Monster
* Pierce effect that penetrates defensive status effects (Evasion, Mirrors, Shields, Taunt, Area Dodge, etc)
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*Pierce effect that penetrates defensive status effects (Evasion, Mirrors, Shields, Taunt, Area Dodge, etc).
 
*Lots of good skills
* AoE Metal Weakness
 
 
*Many torture effects like Bleed, Poison, and Nanovirus
* Decently low cooldowns and stamina costs
 
* PER
 
* Self-Heal skills
 
* Many torture effects like Bleed, Poison, and Nanovirus
 
* Special has AoE Possession
 
   
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
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*Unranked moves are generally weak, as the highest is only 60 dmg
* Very hard to obtain (Unable to request for its cells)
 
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*Lack of good AoE damage output (40 damage + Poison and Daze at best)
* Best skills only obtained after rank up
 
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*Trait is bad compared to other Elites, excluding the Status Caster
* Easy to deny due to its mediocre trait
 
* 4-Slot Syndrome (too many good moves to choose from)
 
   
 
==Recommended Moveset==
 
==Recommended Moveset==
=== <u>Nature Killer (Unranked)</u> ===
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=== <u>Natural Killer (Unranked)</u> ===
* Alien Sports (Self Pierce before dmg + 45 Metal dmg + Daze + Self PER, 26s, 1 CD)
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*Alien Spores (Self Pierce before dmg + 45 Metal dmg + Daze + Self Pierce Removal after dmg, 26s, 1 CD)
* Poisoned Thorns (Self Pierce + 50 Nature dmg + Poison + Self PER, 26s, 1 CD)
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*Poisoned Thorn (Self Pierce + 50 Nature dmg + Poison + Self Pierce Removal after dmg, 26s, 1 CD)
* Sharp Petals (60 Special dmg + Bleed, 20s, 1 CD)
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*Sharp Petals (60 Special dmg + Bleed, 20s, 1 CD)
* Carnivorous Plant (40 Special dmg + 100% Life Steal + Self NER, 38s, 2 CD)
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*Carnivorous Plant (Self NER + 40 Special dmg + 100% Life Steal, 38s, 2 CD)
 
=== <u>Natural Selector (Unranked 2)</u> ===
 
* Metal Plant (AoE 20 Metal dmg + Metal Weakness, 28s, no CD)
 
* Sprout of Decay (AoE 30 Metal dmg + Nanovirus, 25s, 2 CD)
 
* Unnatural Growth (Self Photophobic Shield + Regeneration, 30s, 3 CD)
 
* Choose any skill above
 
   
 
=== <u>Alien Assassin (Ranked)</u> ===
 
=== <u>Alien Assassin (Ranked)</u> ===
* Nano Spores ( AoE 40 Metal dmg + Poison + Daze, 30s, 2 CD)
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*Nano Spores (AoE 40 Metal dmg + Poison + Daze, 30s, 2 CD)
* Thorns Out ( Self Pierce + 65 Special dmg + Nanovirus, 29s, 2 CD)
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*Thorns Out (Self Pierce + 65 Special dmg + Nanovirus, 29s, 2 CD)
* The Rooting (Self Evasion 1 turn + Regeneration + Extra turn, 35s, 3 CD)
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*The Rooting (Self Evasion + Regeneration + Extra Turn, 35s, 3 CD)
* Choose any skill above
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*Choose any skill above
   
 
=== <u>Dominate and Eliminate (Ranked 2)</u> ===
 
=== <u>Dominate and Eliminate (Ranked 2)</u> ===
* Ultimate Flytrap (55 Special dmg + Metal Weakness + Self 100% Life Steal + Self NER, 45s, 2 CD)
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*Ultimate Flytrap (55 Special dmg + Metal Weakness + Self 100% Life Steal + Self NER, 45s, 2 CD)
* The Rooting
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*The Rooting
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*Thorns Out
* Choose any 2 skills above
 
 
*Choose any skill above
   
 
Recommended Runes: '''3 Strength; 2 Strength, 1 Team Speed'''
 
Recommended Runes: '''3 Strength; 2 Strength, 1 Team Speed'''
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Recommended Relics: [[Mantis Claws Trap|'''Mantis Claws Trap''']]''', [[Nabuline's Trap]]; [[Oblation Trap]]'''
   
 
== Counters ==
 
== Counters ==
Zizania is weak to [[Magic]] monsters, especially deniers because of its trait, so monsters like [[Warmaster Sherezar]] and [[Lumoona]] are great choices. Faster attackers like [[Shademoon]] are recommended too.
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*Since Zizania is weak to [[Magic]] monsters, fast attackers like [[Devastress]] are recommended.
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*Since it does not have any immunities to any control effects, great deniers such as [[Xiron the Ruby]] and [[Warmaster Sherezar]] can deny him easily.
 
[[Category:Metal monsters]]
 
[[Category:Metal monsters]]
 
[[Category:Hardened]]
 
[[Category:Hardened]]
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[[Category:Mechanical book]]
 
[[Category:Mechanical book]]
 
[[Category:Villains book]]
 
[[Category:Villains book]]
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[[Category:Self-Supporter]]
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[[Category:Evasion]]
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[[Category:Cause Poison]]
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[[Category:Cause Possession]]
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[[Category:Cause Daze]]
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[[Category:Cause Nanovirus]]
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[[Category:Causes Bleed]]
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[[Category:Life Stealer]]
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[[Category:Cause Elemental Weakness]]

Revision as of 00:11, 3 May 2020

Ever since this beast of alien origin appeared on Earth, different teams of monsters have been trying to contain its lethal attacks. Every time someone finds a way to control Zizania, it changes its behavior and becomes even more terrifying.

Role: Attacker

Overview

Zizania is an Elite monster and the first monster with Pierce status effect, which allows attacks to penetrate all defensive status effects. It is also the first monster with an evolving trait. This Metal attacker's debuffs, Tortures, and vampiric moves drain the opponent's life pretty quickly; it has other gimmicks like self NER and a Nature skill too, so beware of this alien machine.

Pros:

  • Great stats
  • Low Cooldowns
  • Has a Nature skill as a Metal Monster
  • Pierce effect that penetrates defensive status effects (Evasion, Mirrors, Shields, Taunt, Area Dodge, etc).
  • Lots of good skills
  • Many torture effects like Bleed, Poison, and Nanovirus

Cons:

  • Unranked moves are generally weak, as the highest is only 60 dmg
  • Lack of good AoE damage output (40 damage + Poison and Daze at best)
  • Trait is bad compared to other Elites, excluding the Status Caster

Recommended Moveset

Natural Killer (Unranked)

  • Alien Spores (Self Pierce before dmg + 45 Metal dmg + Daze + Self Pierce Removal after dmg, 26s, 1 CD)
  • Poisoned Thorn (Self Pierce + 50 Nature dmg + Poison + Self Pierce Removal after dmg, 26s, 1 CD)
  • Sharp Petals (60 Special dmg + Bleed, 20s, 1 CD)
  • Carnivorous Plant (Self NER + 40 Special dmg + 100% Life Steal, 38s, 2 CD)

Alien Assassin (Ranked)

  • Nano Spores (AoE 40 Metal dmg + Poison + Daze, 30s, 2 CD)
  • Thorns Out (Self Pierce + 65 Special dmg + Nanovirus, 29s, 2 CD)
  • The Rooting (Self Evasion + Regeneration + Extra Turn, 35s, 3 CD)
  • Choose any skill above

Dominate and Eliminate (Ranked 2)

  • Ultimate Flytrap (55 Special dmg + Metal Weakness + Self 100% Life Steal + Self NER, 45s, 2 CD)
  • The Rooting
  • Thorns Out
  • Choose any skill above

Recommended Runes: 3 Strength; 2 Strength, 1 Team Speed

Recommended Relics: Mantis Claws Trap, Nabuline's Trap; Oblation Trap

Counters