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MementoMori's Merlyn is an Emerald Soul Sorcerer-type SR Rarity Witch. Learn about her basic info, skills, arcana, or which gacha you can get her!

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Merlyn Basic Info

Merlyn Overview

Merlyn
PvE Rank PvP Rank
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MementoMori - S Icon
Base Rarity Soul Type Role
SR MementoMori - Emerald Icon Emerald MementoMori - Sorcerer Icon Sorcerer Buffer

Merlyn Analysis

The Best Support Unit for Attackers

Memento Mori - Apprentice Wanted! Icon
Apprentice Wanted!
Memento Mori - Like Master Would Do Icon
Like Master Would Do

Skill Skill Effect
Memento Mori - Apprentice Wanted! Icon
Apprentice Wanted!
Level 1 (Unlocks by level 41)
At the start of each turn, if 3 or more allies are alive, this skill increases the chance to deal a critical hit of both Merlyn and 1 adjacent ally by 20% (cannot be dispelled). If the number of allies who are alive is 2 or less, this skill instead increases the DEF of both Merlyn and 1 adjacent ally by 20% (cannot be dispelled).
Level 2 (Unlocks by level 121)
The amounts all targets’ DEF and chance to deal a critical hit increase by each become 40%.
Level 3 (Unlocks by level 201)
The targets of this skill become Merlyn and 2 adjacent allies.
Skill Skill Effect
Memento Mori - Like Master Would Do Icon
Like Master Would Do
Level 1 (Unlocks by default)
If the ally with the highest ATK is afflicted with a debuff, this skill dispels 1 debuff from them.
Level 2 (Unlocks by level 81)
Additionally, if the target is not afflicted with a debuff, increases their ATK by 30% for 2 turns.
Level 3 (Unlocks by level 161)
The amount the target’s ATK increases by becomes 40%.

Merlyn is, perhaps, one of the best supporting witches in the game because of her two skills: 'Apprentice Wanted!' and 'Like Master Would Do.'

Apprentice Wanted increases the CRIT chance of a witch beside her, so putting Merlyn at the top of your lineup and putting Florence below her will ensure that Florence gets a 20% CRIT chance buff, which then feeds into Florence's Scarlet Shimmer skill and increases the number of attacks she does.

Meanwhile, Like Master Would Do would make sure that the attacker Merlyn is supporting will not get debuffed and keep dealing high amounts of damage.

Has Decent Healing Abilities

Memento Mori - Master and Apprentice Icon
Master and Apprentice
Memento Mori - Vine Stream Icon
Vine Stream

Skill Skill Effect
Memento Mori - Master and Apprentice Icon
Master and Apprentice
Level 1 (Unlocks by level 61)
At the start each turn or when Merlyn is attacked, if her remaining HP percentage is below 50%, this skill grants[Regeneration]to both Merlyn and 1 adjacent ally (cannot be dispelled). Each turn, at the start of the action phase, [Regeneration] restores HP equal to 3% of a target’s max HP to them.
Level 2 (Unlocks by level 141)
The amount[Regeneration]restores a target’s HP by becomes equal to 5% of their max HP.
Level 3 (Unlocks by level 221)
The targets of this skill become Merlyn and 2 adjacent allies.
Skill Skill Effect
Memento Mori - Vine Stream Icon
Vine Stream
Level 1 (Unlocks by level 11)
Dispels 1 buff each from the 2 enemies with the highest remaining HP percentages, and deals 1 magical attack to equal to 320% of Merlyn’s ATK to all targets.
Level 2 (Unlocks by level 21)
Additionally restores HP equal to 15% of this skill’s total damage to the ally with the lowest remaining HP percentage.
Level 3 (Unlocks by level 101)
The magical attack’s damage becomes equal to 380% of her ATK.

On top of her buffs, Merlyn is also a decent healer who can keep her allies standing for at least a turn or two. The value of this skill goes down over time, however, as you face more and more enemies that can wipe your entire party in one turn. 'Vine Stream' can still be useful, however, since it also dispels enemy buffs.

Merlyn Best Runes

PVE
Offensive Runes
PVE
Defensive Runes
PVP
Offensive Runes
PVP
Defensive Runes
Recommended Runes
MAG Rune ImageMAG Rune ATK Rune ImageATK Rune PM. DEF Break Rune ImagePM. DEF Break Rune SPD Rune ImageSPD Rune
Recommended Runes
HP Rune ImageHP Rune EVD Rune ImageEVD Rune CRIT RES Rune ImageCRIT RES Rune Debuff RES Rune ImageDebuff RES Rune
Recommended Runes
MAG Rune ImageMAG Rune ATK Rune ImageATK Rune PM. DEF Break Rune ImagePM. DEF Break Rune SPD Rune ImageSPD Rune
Recommended Runes
HP Rune ImageHP Rune P. DEF Rune ImageP. DEF Rune M. DEF Rune ImageM. DEF Rune Debuff RES Rune ImageDebuff RES Rune

Boost Merlyn's MAG, SPD, EVD, and CRIT RES

Prioritize giving Merlyn SPD runes, as this will enable her to grant her Like Master Would Do ATK buff before her carry attacks, since the carry won't be able to benefit from this if they strike first. The other three recommended offensive runes are MAG, ATK, and PM. DEF Break , as these improve her damage output. However, as a support, she'll be fine with just SPD runes while you can prioritize giving higher priority units the stronger offensive runes.

Meanwhile, you can help Merlyn last longer by boosting her EVD, CRIT RES, Debuff RES, and HP with defensive runes.

Merlyn Best Team Comps

Massive Crit Team (PvE)

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MementoMori - Merlyn IconMerlyn MementoMori - Florence IconFlorence MementoMori - Primavera IconPrimavera MementoMori - Olivia IconOlivia MementoMori - Soltina IconSoltina

The best way to use Merlyn is to pair her with Florence, who she will buff the CRIT chance of to increase her total number of attacks. This makes them a very deadly pair that will push you through most of the Main Quest.

Once Merlyn's Apprentice Wanted skill can buff the CRIT chance of two adjacent allies, putting in another Attacker next to her can boost your firepower greatly, depending on whether or not you have enough resources.

Merlyn Skills and Stats

Like Master Would Do

Skill Type Cooldown
Image File
Like Master Would Do
Active
Dispell
4
Skill Effect
Level 1 (Unlocks by default)
Merlyn remembers the lessons her master taught her and saves her friends—just like her master did for her long ago. If the ally with the highest ATK is afflicted with a debuff, this skill dispels 1 debuff from them.
Level 2 (Unlocks by level 81)
Additionally, if the target is not afflicted with a debuff, increases their ATK by 30% for 2 turns.
Level 3 (Unlocks by level 161)
The amount the target’s ATK increases by becomes 40%.

Vine Stream

Skill Type Cooldown
Image File
Vine Stream
Active
Magical Attack/Dispell
4
Skill Effect
Level 1 (Unlocks by level 11)
Merlyn unleashes a stream of ivy at the enemy and sweeps them away. Anyone entangled in its vines has their power drained away. Dispels 1 buff each from the 2 enemies with the highest remaining HP percentages, and deals 1 magical attack to equal to 320% of Merlyn’s ATK to all targets.
Level 2 (Unlocks by level 21)
Additionally restores HP equal to 15% of this skill’s total damage to the ally with the lowest remaining HP percentage.
Level 3 (Unlocks by level 101)
The magical attack’s damage becomes equal to 380% of her ATK.
Level 4 (Unlocks by level 181)
The targets of the magical attack become the 3 enemies with the highest remaining HP percentages.

Apprentice Wanted!

Skill Type Cooldown
Image File
Apprentice Wanted!
Passive
Buff
-
Skill Effect
Level 1 (Unlocks by level 41)
Merlyn asks, “W-Won’t you become...my apprentice?” At the start of each turn, if 3 or more allies are alive, this skill increases the chance to deal a critical hit of both Merlyn and 1 adjacent ally by 20% (cannot be dispelled). If the number of allies who are alive is 2 or less, this skill instead increases the DEF of both Merlyn and 1 adjacent ally by 20% (cannot be dispelled).
Level 2 (Unlocks by level 121)
The amounts all targets’ DEF and chance to deal a critical hit increase by each become 40%.
Level 3 (Unlocks by level 201)
The targets of this skill become Merlyn and 2 adjacent allies.

Master and Apprentice

Skill Type Cooldown
Image File
Master and Apprentice
Passive
Heal
-
Skill Effect
Level 1 (Unlocks by level 61)
A master guides their apprentice, and protects them. At the start each turn or when Merlyn is attacked, if her remaining HP percentage is below 50%, this skill grants[Regeneration]to both Merlyn and 1 adjacent ally (cannot be dispelled). Each turn, at the start of the action phase, [Regeneration] restores HP equal to 3% of a target’s max HP to them.
Level 2 (Unlocks by level 141)
The amount[Regeneration]restores a target’s HP by becomes equal to 5% of their max HP.
Level 3 (Unlocks by level 221)
The targets of this skill become Merlyn and 2 adjacent allies.

Merlyn Stats and Potential

Max Stats (Lv. 240)

HP 6501791
DEF 10
DEF Break 0
SPD 2888
PM. DEF Break 0
P. DEF 553344
M. DEF 615599
ACC 276672
EVD 276673
CRIT 276672
CRIT RES 325089
CRT DMG Boost 0
P. CRIT DMG Cut 0
M. CRIT DMG Cut 0
Debuff ACC 307797
Debuff RES 0
Counter 0
HP Drain 0

Max Potential (Lv. 240)

STR 553344
MAG 615595
DEX 553344
STA 650179

LR+5 Rarity Stats

These are the LR+5 Stats for Player Rank 132 at Max Lvl 255. These stats may still improve with Player Ranking, Party Level Link and Gear and Rune Enhancement.

HP 10755128
ATK 1024281
DEF 10
DEF Break 0
SPD 2888
PM. DEF Break 0
P. DEF 887507
M. DEF 987356
ACC 443753
EVD 443754
CRIT 443753
CRIT RES 521410
CRT DMG Boost 0.00%
P. CRIT DMG Cut 0.00%
M. CRIT DMG Cut 0.00%
Debuff ACC 493676
Debuff RES 150
Counter 0.00%
HP Drain 0.00%

LR+5 Potential Stats

STR 636737
MAG 987352
DEX 887507
STA 1042821

Merlyn Exclusive Weapon

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Staff of Sylvan Harvest
Level 1 (Unlocked by getting Merlyn's Unique Weapon)
Strengthens Like Master Would Do. Additionally, if the target’s remaining HP percentage is below 50%, restores HP equal to 350% of Merlyn’s ATK to them. If the target’s remaining HP percentage 50% or higher, increases their critical hit damage by 20% for 2 turns.
Level 2 (Unlocks at UR rarity)
Strengthens Like Master Would Do. The targets of this skill become the 2 allies with the highest ATK, and the number of debuffs that are dispelled become 2.
Level 3 (Unlocks at LR rarity)
Strengthens Like Master Would Do. The amount all targets’ critical hit damage increases by becomes 40%.

Merlyn Available Gachas

Merlyn Invoke Banners

List of Gacha Banners
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Prayer of The Fleeting
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Prayer of The Cursed
MementoMori - Prayer of Soul
Prayer of Soul
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Prayer of Beginnings

Merlyn Arcana

Ursa's Insight

MementoMori - Merlyn IconMerlyn MementoMori - Cordie IconCordie MementoMori - Mertillier IconMertillier

Mnemosyne's Contract

MementoMori - Carol IconCarol MementoMori - Freesia IconFreesia MementoMori - Merlyn IconMerlyn

Telescopium's Gleam

MementoMori - Stella IconStella MementoMori - Merlyn IconMerlyn MementoMori - Lunalynn IconLunalynn

Boötes's Radiance

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