Introduction

In a recent update, Epic Seven revamped their raid system, making it more challenging and time-consuming. One major change is that now, if you leave the raid, all the mobs reset, and you have to fight them again upon re-entry. This means that clearing the raid requires multiple entries and can be quite tedious. However, there is a strategy that allows you to clear the entire Hell Raid in just one entry. In this article, we will discuss the Yufine Counter Cheese strategy and how you can use it to efficiently clear the new E7 Royal City Azmakalis Labyrinth.

The Yufine Counter Cheese Team

To execute this strategy, you will need a specific team composition and gear setup. The core units of the team are Yufine and Shooting Star Katie. Yufine must have a Counter set equipped and at least 200% Effect Resistance. Shooting Star Katie’s imprint must be in a group imprint to provide Yufine with a 15% Effect Resistance bonus. The gear and artifacts for both units should be optimized for survival and turn cycling.

The Mechanics of the Yufine Counter Cheese Strategy

The success of this strategy relies on Yufine’s unique abilities and buffs. Her S1 skill, “Extend,” has a 35% chance to extend any buffs she is wearing. With a Counter set and low morale, Yufine will be moving slowly and receiving frequent hits, allowing her to quickly stack and maintain multiple buffs, including the all-important “Immortality” buff.

Steps to Execute the Strategy

  1. Start by heading towards Carcanus, the first boss, on auto mode. Disable Yufine’s S2 skill to prevent her from gaining a speed buff.
  2. Once you reach the bottom right corner of the map, either switch to manual control or disable all skills to face the final boss.
  3. After defeating the final boss, you will have -23 morale. Enter Carcanus and manually defeat him, saving your skills for later use.
  4. After defeating Carcanus, your morale will be below -30, which is perfect timing. Proceed to clear the entire map area.
  5. Return to the bosses and manually defeat them all. Make sure to manually defeat Jewel King Council, as the cheese strategy does not work on this boss.
  6. If Jewel King Council kills your team, use the free revive to revive everyone at the camp spot. Recruit a 21+ morale team and manually defeat the boss.

Optimal Pathing and Challenges

While there is no optimal pathing for this strategy, it is crucial to prioritize Carcanus and manually defeat him. Also, keep in mind that this strategy works best for Hell Raid. Lower raid levels may not work efficiently due to weak mobs that Yufine can easily kill without triggering enough counters. Additionally, some mobs in Nixied levels 4 and 5 can be countered using Crescent Moon Rin to steal their counter-attack buffs, enhancing Yufine’s counter potential.

Conclusion

The Yufine Counter Cheese strategy offers a time-efficient way to clear Epic Seven’s revamped Hell Raid. By utilizing Yufine’s unique abilities and buffs, players can defeat bosses quickly and maintain a high level of survivability. While the strategy requires specific units and gear optimization, the benefits of clearing the entire Hell Raid in just one entry make it a worthwhile endeavor for players seeking efficient progression.