AFK Journey: Lily May Skill Set Guide

Lily May, the latest character to join AFK Journey, has been introduced on the test server following the daily reset. Boasting a striking design with dual crossbows, she has quickly captured the attention of players. We will delve into Lily May's unique skill set and discuss her potential impact on gameplay.

Tempest Shot(Passive) 
Activates a defensive state at the start of the battle.

Mechanics 
- When a non-summoned enemy casts their ultimate, Lily May becomes unaffected. 
- Leaps above the enemy and shoots a quill bolt. 
- Deals 200% damage and interrupts the enemy’s ultimate. 
- Causes the enemy to lose 700 energy. 
- Exits the defensive state afterward. 
- Cannot interrupt boss enemies but increases damage dealt to them by 400%. 
- The first enemy ultimate in the battle is automatically interrupted. 
- Provides strategic disruption of the enemy’s initial major move.

Targeting Options 
- Can target either all non-summoned enemies or a specific one. 
- If defending against all, targets the first enemy to use their ultimate. 
- If defending against a specific enemy, target only them when they use their ultimate. 
- If the targeted enemy becomes untargetable for over 3 seconds or is defeated, switches to defending against all enemies. 
- Automatically defends against all non-summoned enemies.

Tips: 
- Passive ability to interrupt the first enemy ultimate is valuable. 
- Continuous interruption potential with active targeting. 
- Useful for both boss battles and PVP scenarios.

Rainstorm Ballet 
- Lily May flashes to the target and attacks six times. 
- Each attack deals 65% damage per hit. 
- Remains invincible during the attacks. 
- Returns to her original tile afterward. 
- Damage per hit increases up to 80% at higher levels. 
- Total potential damage: 480% (6 attacks at 80% each). 
- If her defensive state is triggered during Rainstorm Ballet, she will finish the remaining attacks after exiting the defensive state. 
- 20-second cooldown, potentially mitigated by haste stacking.

Tips: 
- High burst damage skill with invincibility provides both offense and survivability. 
- Effective for targeting and eliminating key enemies. 
- Works synergistically with her defensive state for continued attack execution. 
   
Swallow Flight 
Lily May grows stronger during battle as she gains XP points from her normal attacks and skills.

Mechanics 
- Each normal attack or skill grants her XP points. 
- Extra XP points are awarded for assists or kills. 
- Once her XP bar is full, she grows stronger. 
- This growth permanently increases her attack by 10%. 
- Enhances her next four normal attacks or attacks from Rainstorm Ballet. 
- Deal additional damage equal to 3% of the target's Max HP, up to 75% of Lily May's attack. 
- At higher levels, the additional damage increases to 6%, with a cap at 150% of her attack.

Stacking 
- The growth effect can be stacked up to four times. 
- Each stack increases her attack by 10%, allowing up to a 40% attack increase. 
- Further XP gain after maxing the stack is unclear but may continue to provide enhanced attacks.

Tips: 
- High potential for significant damage with max HP-based additional damage. 
- Continuous growth and enhanced attacks offer sustained damage output. 
- Potential to become a high-damage unit over time. 
- Effective in both short-term bursts and longer battles due to permanent attack increases.

Swallow Flight makes Lily May a formidable attacker, especially in prolonged encounters where she can fully utilize her growth and enhanced attacks. Synergy with her other skills and abilities further enhances her utility and effectiveness in various gameplay scenarios.

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Hero Focus 
Hero Focus is a passive skill that enhances Lily May’s penetration during battle.

Mechanics 
- Gains a base increase of 10 penetration. 
- When using Rainstorm Ballet, gains an additional 5 penetration.

Exclusive Equipment Effects 
- Lily May grows stronger upon receiving a non-permanent stat boost from an ally. 
- Each ally can trigger this effect once per battle. 
- The attack boost granted from each growth increases by 14% at higher levels. 
- Allows her to deal with two additional attacks the next time she casts Rainstorm Ballet with each growth. 
- Maximum stack provides a significant attack boost and additional attacks.

Tips: 
- Higher penetration improves her ability to bypass enemy defenses, increasing overall damage. 
- Additional attacks from Rainstorm Ballet enhance her burst damage potential. 
- Benefits greatly from team compositions that provide buffs, allowing her to maximize her growth and attack boosts. 
- Effective in various modes, including PVP, boss battles, and campaign stages. 
- Combines well with her other skills for a comprehensive offensive strategy.

Hero Focus significantly enhances Lily May's combat effectiveness by increasing her penetration and leveraging ally-provided buffs. The additional attacks and growth potential make her a versatile and powerful unit in both individual and team-based scenarios.

Lily May in Bossing and PVP

Strengths in Bossing 
High sustained damage, enhanced by growth effects and ultimate passive. Effective in long battles where her stacking mechanics can be fully utilized.

- Lily May's skills, particularly Swallow Flight and Rainstorm Ballet, provide significant damage potential, especially against high-HP targets. 
- Swallow Flight's additional damage based on the target’s Max HP makes her particularly effective in boss fights where enemies have large health pools. 
- Tempest Shot increases damage against bosses by 400%, enhancing her effectiveness in dealing consistent and substantial damage. 
- Permanent attack increases from Swallow Flight mean her damage scales throughout the fight, making her more effective in prolonged boss encounters. 
- Can be utilized to disrupt key enemy abilities with her ultimate, potentially interrupting important boss mechanics if minions or non-summoned enemies are present.

Strengths in PVP 
Strong control and utility through ultimate passive. High burst damage and survivability during attacks. Versatility in team setups due to synergy with ally buffs.

- Tempest Shot's ability to interrupt the first enemy ultimately provides a strategic advantage, disrupting key abilities of enemy teams. 
- The ability to target specific enemies for interruption in manual play adds a layer of control, allowing players to counter critical threats. 
- Rainstorm Ballet's invincibility and burst damage make her a formidable opponent, capable of taking down key targets quickly. 
- Gains from Hero Focus and Swallow Flight enhance her versatility, making her adaptable to various team compositions and strategies. 
- Increased penetration from Hero Focus helps bypass enemy defenses, and receiving buffs from allies further enhances her performance.

In PVP where manual targeting can significantly impact the outcome of battles. Focus on penetration and attack boosts to maximize her damage output and effectiveness in both roles.

Comparison of Lily May with Other Characters

- Tailing is another character noted for a cool design, with a unique style and flair. 
- Lily May stands out due to her combination of aesthetics and functionality, similar to top-tier characters. 
- Characters like Silas and Florell provide control through crowd control abilities and debuffs. 
- Lily May's ultimate provides a unique form of disruption that can turn the tide of battle. 
- Cecilia is known for her burst damage and assassination capabilities. 
- Lily May offers a mix of burst and sustained damage, making her versatile in different combat scenarios. 
- Brutus offers strong survivability with his invincibility shield. 
- While Lily May's invincibility is conditional and short-term, it provides crucial protection during key moments.

Bossing Potential 
- Lily May has Strong bossing capabilities, the ability to scale her damage and interrupt enemy abilities gives her a unique edge in boss encounters with high damage output and scaling attack boosts. 
- Tempest Shot's increased damage to bosses adds significant value. 
- Characters like Ezizh excel in boss fights with consistent damage and debuffs.

PVP Viability 
- Lily May is Effective in PVP with her ability to disrupt enemy ultimates. High burst damage and targeted interruption make her a strategic choice. 
- Athalia is a top-tier PVP character known for her high burst damage and agility.