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Altria or Altria(Alter)?

The only good saber servants I have above 3*. Both at NP1 and I don't plan on using quartz or tickets for a while so generally speaking(farming, bosses, events, etc). Which one should I go for when going for Saber class? Until getting a better SSR Saber it is.

I know Altria is better stat wise because of rarity but Salter have that 50% increased damage in Np so idk.

Asked by Kallahan7 years 2 months ago
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So far in my experience, I have found that although Altria is better for survivability, Altria Alter is better for damage (and cheaper in cost). This is also affirmed by Gamepress, Altria Alter is in the S class tier (in the 4 star tier list), and "In terms of AOE damage output in a burst, Saber Alter is not by surpassed by anyone, even SSR’s."

Whereas Altria is in the B class tier for 5 star servant. Although they are roughly equal (due to both having 50% Mana Burst buffs), Altria Alter comes at a cheaper cost (12 compared to 16) and has 50% more damage at each NP level. Also, although her attack rating (without being grailed) is less than Altria (without being grailed), it is higher when grailed.

All in all, it comes down to purpose, if you are using them for farming low HP enemy waves, then Altria is the way to go (due to her 50% NP recharge rate on 500% overcharge, usually it would only be 100-200% overcharge resulting in 20-27.5% NP charge, but assuming 500%). Else, if you're looking for damage, Salter is right choice. Lower "Cost", enabling more 5* CE's equipped, higher NP damage - and attack, and IMO, a better Stage 4 Ascension image.

To be frankly honest, it doesn't matter too much which one you choose.

If I'm wrong about any of this, veterans please correct me - I'm still relatively new on the mechanics of damage and NP charge and such like.

Sources:
https://grandorder.gamepress.gg/servant/altria-pendragon
https://grandorder.gamepress.gg/servant/altria-pendragon-alter

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It should be mentioned that, while Salter does hit harder than even most SSRs, there are ones who can outdamage her. Post-interlude Iskandar can even harder than Salter because of his own buffs. If you're against servants, Gilgamesh will do more damage. If we're just looking at the saber class though, Salter is the best AoE damage in both SR and SSR categories still for quite some time.

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