Arena Strategy Guide (Season 118)
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Our Arena Strategy Guide analyzes the trends, and strategies the top players of the latest season use to succeed. Read on to learn about Arena's best units, an analysis of the meta, and how to find success in the said meta.
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Arena Season 118 Elite Meta Analysis
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Dominated By The ZZ HGC/Phenex Duo
 ZZ Gundam (Hyper Giga Cannon)
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 Phenex (NT-D/NT Version)
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The ZZ HGC and Support Phenex duo is the most popular and most effective in the game, matched only by the Unicorn Gundam HML, which will be discussed in the next section.
The ZZ HGC is already hard to take down on its own due to its massive damage reduction buffs and its strong AoE EX skill. If paired with the Phenex's healing, ability to revive Green units, and ability to grant Absolute Evade to all allies, they become a near-unkillable threat.
This duo is extremely difficult to deal with, to the point that the meta has shifted to become a sort of battle of attrition where players field in very durable units with the intent of winning via having more HP once the battle timer expires.
Unicorn HML Is Still Great
| ［M0449］ Unicorn Gundam (Hyper Mega Launcher) | |
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 Generic
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 Red
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The Unicorn HML has continued to be one of the most effective mobile suits in the game thanks to its absurdly high EX damage output and tough defense.
Because it is an EX damage-oriented mobile suit, it has no problem battling against mobile suits with defensive statuses like Absolute Evade and Perfect Guard.
Its extremely high damage reduction buffs also allow it to keep thriving in a meta that has shifted to favoring tanks and other durable units.
One major downside to the Unicorn HML is that it is a P5-dependent mobile suit, and anything below will yield sub-optimal performance.
Unicorn Gundam (Hyper Mega Launcher) Best Builds and Teams
B2-Packs Still Packs A Punch
| ［M0470］ Narrative Gundam B2-Packs | |
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Generic
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 Blue
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The Narrative Gundam B2-Packs has been the next best thing after the Unicorn HML, and that is still the case today.
What the two have in common is commendable durability and serious damage. In particular, high EX damage output plays a central role in all of these mobile suits' kits. This is perfect for a meta where you face Absolute Evade and Perfect Guard units on a daily basis, since EX skills bypass these defensive statuses.
Narrative Gundam B2-Packs Best Builds and Teams
Alex (Chobham Armor) Fits The Meta Perfectly
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 Armored
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 Purple
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The Alex (Chobham Armor) in particular has become an exceptional tank, since being able to reflect EX skill damage works incredibly well in an Arena meta where EX damage is the most used.
It is also quite durable with strong damage reduction buffs and a self-heal. This, paired with what was discussed above, makes it a perfect fit for today's meta.
Turn Off Automatic EX Casting Against Alex (Chobham Armor)
One extremely useful tip that many players should use against enemy teams with the Alex (Chobham Armor) is to manually use its EX skill in battle. This allows players to prevent their EX-oriented DPS units from dealing unnecessary damage to themselves.
This strategy requires you to pay attention to your matches, specifically which units are attacking which. You'll only really need to hold your EX skills against the Alex's current matchup, so spam away with the mobile suits engaged in combat with the Alex's teammates.
Players might find this difficult to execute effectively, especially since plenty of mobile suits can use their EX skills at a rapid rate. To counteract this, simply slow down your game to normal speed in order to use EX skills more effectively.
Char's Z'Gok Is Situationally Great
| ［M0089］ Char's Z'Gok | |
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Use Char's Z'Gok against key Gundam-Type enemy units. This support is an excellent mobile suit against key Gundam-Type units as it draws aggro toward them, making them take more damage. These abilities are useful against the Crossover UCE Gundams that are currently on top of the current meta.
Many Other Units Are Still Strong Contenders
 Victory 2 Assault Buster Cannon Gundam
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 Sinanju Stein (NT Version)
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 Gundam F91 (Full Power)
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 Crossbone Gundam X3
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 The-O (Purple)
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 Gyan
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All of these mobile suits above can make a case for why they should be on your team.
The V2 ABC is one of the newest mobile suits that has quickly risen in popularity due to its AoE damage and healing. More importantly, it is the best crit-oriented DPS unit, thanks to its ability to access the Extracritical status.
The Red Sinanju Stein is best known for its ability to inflict Provoke on enemy Generic units, potentially eliminating enemy powerhouses like the Unicorn HML and the B2-Packs early. This allows players to completely bypass any set defenses an enemy player has and ruin their defensive scheme entirely.
While the Crossbone Gundam X3 lacks damage, its incredible durability has made it a good complementary piece meant to draw aggro away from the Unicorn Gundam HML, given that they are both Red-type units.
The-O (Purple) and the Gundam F91 (Full Power) are matchup nightmares that need no introduction. These two can singlehandedly win games against teams without the means to counter Perfect Guard + guard rate and Absolute Evade + Evasion.
How To Beat The Arena Meta
Deploy Counterpicks and Outlast Opponents
Although the meta has shifted recently, the way to beat the meta stays the same. You need to have your own set of meta units we've discussed above. Your success in Arena is dependent on your ability to take out key enemy units while keeping your own units alive.
Make sure you use the right units for the job. Field counterpicks against Absolute Evade and Perfect Guard, and prepare for the enemy team's powerful gimmicks like Alex (Chobham Armor).
Remember that if you see Char's Z'Gok on the enemy team, try to position your squishy Gundam-Type units behind the Armored ones to reduce their chances of drawing aggro. Not preparing for a Char's Z'Gok can lead to a loss in an otherwise winnable match.
Inversely, use Char's Z'Gok against teams with powerful Gundam-Type units.
Best Arena Meta Team
Pair the ZZ Gundam (Hyper Giga Cannon) and Phenex (NT-D/NT Version) With Unicorn HML and Others
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These are some of the best units you can use in the Arena at present. All these units either deal ridiculously serious damage, are extremely durable, offer great utility, or a combination of these three.
Do take note that you will need tons of resources and effort to invest in them (and their Sub MSs) heavily. Assuming you have the right investments in them and you play all six Arena games daily, this team should get you very high up on the Elite Arena rankings.
If you're lacking any of these units, look to field in any of the units we've mentioned in the meta analysis section above, or from our SS and S-tier picks in our PvP Tier List.
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［M0449］ Unicorn Gundam (Hyper Mega Launcher)
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• As with most other teams in Elite Arena, the Unicorn Gundam (Hyper Mega Launcher) will be the ace unit of your team thanks to its potent defense and its strong EX spamming capabilities. |
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［M0431］ Alex (Chobham Armor)
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• The Alex has become one of the best Armored units thanks to its ability to reflect EX skill damage. This makes it an excellent counter to today's strongest DPS units that rely on EX skills to deal damage. |
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［M0454］ ZZ Gundam (Hyper Giga Cannon)
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• Reduces incoming damage by a very high amount. • Debuffs its own damage reduction with each attack it takes. At max debuff stacks, this MS will still be tough to take down. • High damage EX skill hits all enemies for 934% ATK twice • EX skill charges quickly when taking damage from multiple attackers. |
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［M0459］ Phenex (NT-D/NT Version)
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• The Phenex is like the upgraded version of the Methuss as it gives Green-type units potent heals, buffs to damage cap, and damage. It can also revive fallen Green-type allies. • Grants Sniper and Bombardment units Stealth for as long as they are alive, protecting them from any unwanted aggro. • Heals all allies and grants them Absolute Evade. • Makes the ZZ Gundam HCG even harder to deal with. |
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［M0426］ Crossbone Gundam X3
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• While it lacks damage, the Crossbone's tough defenses will protect the Unicorn from any unwanted aggro when placed in front of it, given that both are Red-type units. The Crossbone is also a Gundam-Type, so it will still keep the Unicorn safe from a team with Char's Z'Gok. |
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［M0089］ Char's Z'Gok
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• Char's Z'Gok works to draw aggro towards enemy Gundam-Type units and forces them to take increased damage. Against teams that do not have key Gundam-Type units, replace Char's Z'Gok with other SS-tier mobile suits. |
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