Papasha: A New Era in GFL2
In an exciting upcoming event, every player will have free access to Papasha, a new character in Girls’ Frontline 2 (GFL2). This unique addition to the game enables Commanders worldwide to unlock her and enhance their tactical strategies. What sets Papasha apart from other characters is her ability to summon a friendly robot, the City Warden, which provides significant support in combat scenarios.
The inclusion of Papasha as a summoner makes her a sought-after asset for players aiming to amplify their team’s damage output. If you’re eager to understand her capabilities and explore effective team synergies, our comprehensive character guide delves into every aspect of Papasha’s role in GFL2.
Is There a Release Date for Papasha?
As of now, the developers have not disclosed a specific release date for Papasha. However, players can anticipate her availability through a forthcoming log-in event where she will be officially distributed for free.
Who is Papasha?
Papasha is categorized as an Elite Doll (SSR) within the Sentinel class. Distinctly, she is the first summoner character in GFL2 and wields the City Warden Guardian to dominate her enemies. Officially, she’s described as a “warm-hearted Doll” dedicated to protecting those around her.
Exploring Papasha’s Abilities
The development team has provided insights into Papasha’s remarkable abilities. Utilizing her submachine gun alongside the City Warden summon, she excels at dealing Area-of-Effect (AoE) damage to adversaries. Below is a detailed breakdown of her abilities:
Basic Attack
| Ability Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Warning Shot (Targeted) | Inflicts Physical damage. |
Active Skill
| Ability Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Honor Guard (AoE, Debuff) | Deals AoE Physical damage to a selected target and all enemy targets within a 1-tile radius. If the stability index of the target post-attack remains above 0, the City Warden receives [Courage to Endure]. |
Active Skill
| Ability Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Joint Breakthrough (Targeted, Cleanse) | Choose a tile to cleanse debuffs from Papasha and eliminate all control and command prohibition effects from the City Warden. The City Warden will relocate to the chosen tile and attack the nearest enemy, dealing Physical damage. After activation, the City Warden cannot move independently for the remainder of the turn, and this skill is inactive if the City Warden is in Self-Repair mode. |
Ultimate Ability
| Ability Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Heart of Protection (Targeted, Buff) | Deals Physical damage to the chosen target. Subsequently, the City Warden gains [Tenacity to Withstand] and acquires a random offensive buff based on the number of buffs held prior to the attack. |
Passive Skill
| Ability Name | Description |
|---|---|
| United Guards (Passive, Buff) | At the battle’s start, automatically summons a City Warden to an adjacent tile. Gains Confectance Index each time Papasha or the City Warden attacks. After a critical hit by Papasha, the City Warden’s critical rate for its next attack increases, and vice versa. |
Synergy Keys for Papa
Fixed Keys
- Glory with Us: When utilizing the active skill Honor Guard against a Large Target, damage dealt increases by 20%. The stability damage of the City Warden’s Counter Terrorism Support increases by 2 points.
- Vow to Defend: When the City Warden is in Self-Repair, Papasha’s damage output rises by 20%.
- Unwavering Conviction: The City Warden cannot move autonomously, but its attack power is raised by 10%.
- Final Assault: If the Joint Breakthrough deals damage and no enemy units are within 3 tiles, damage is increased by 10%.
- I’ll Learn It: At the beginning of the turn, if Papasha has one or fewer cleansable buffs, she gains a cleansable buff for 1 turn.
- Strength in Unity: The unit with the lower attack value between Papasha and the City Warden receives [Accolade’s Brilliance] for 1 turn at the start of the turn.
Common Key
- Brilliant Medal: Enhances damage dealt by allied support skills (excluding self) by 10%, with a cooldown of one trigger per turn.
Optimal Weapon for Papasha
The Svarog SMG stands out as the ideal weapon for Papasha. This specialized armament inflicts damage corresponding to the number of debuffs on the target, bypassing 5% of their defense, with a cap of 20%. Additionally, it boosts the City Warden’s targeted damage by up to 30%. Furthermore, Papasha benefits from a 10% increase in active attack damage following an ally’s support attack, significantly enhancing her effectiveness.
For players who may not possess the Svarog SMG due to luck in draws, a selection of effective alternatives is available in the table below:
| Weapon | Trait | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Svarog (SSR) | Each debuff on the target allows for 5% defense bypass, up to a cap of 20%. | Increases the Guardian’s targeted damage by 15/18/21/24/27/30%. After a support attack, the next active attack’s critical hit rate rises by 10%, up to a max of 15/18/21/24/27/30%. |
| Unspoken Calling (SSR) | If the character moves 5 tiles or more, gains Movement Boost II for the next action, lasting 1 turn. | Increases Freeze damage by 10/12/14/16/18/20% for all allied units, and boosts Shield value by 10/12/14/16/18/20%. If the user’s Stability index is above 0 before the Ultimate skill, Shield value further increases by 10/12/14/16/18/20%. |
| Papasha Submachine Gun (SR) | Targets with debuffs have 5% of their defense ignored for each debuff, up to 20%. | Damage against large targets is increased by 10/12/14/16/18/20%. |
Optimal Team Composition for Papasha
To maximize Papasha’s performance, pairing her with high-DPS characters who can capitalize on her summoning abilities is essential. Consider the following team compositions for optimal effectiveness:
- Papasha (Summoner)
- Qiongjiu (DPS) or Makiatto (DPS)
- Tololo (DPS) or Sharkry (DPS)
- Finland (Healer)
In line with common GFL2 strategies, you’ll want to include the DPS characters Qiongjiu or Makiatto, and Tololo or Sharkry. Qiongjiu, in particular, can significantly enhance the team’s firepower through support attacks, guaranteeing a consistent onslaught against enemies.
Securing the Svarog SMG will further amplify Papasha’s capabilities, as each successful support attack raises her subsequent active attack’s critical hit rate by up to 30%. This synergy ensures that your team is consistently delivering enhanced damage output.
For the support role, rely on Suomi as your healer and tank. This setup allows for optimal sustain, with her Frozen damage and shielding abilities greatly benefiting Papasha and the rest of the team.
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