Reverse 1999 Oliver Fog Guide: Optimal Support Build for Late-Game Durability
Oliver Fog is a 4-star Star-attribute Arcanist tagged as DEF/Support, dealing Reality DMG while providing team-wide buffs and shields for sustained late-game performance in modes like Limbo.
His kit emphasizes [Sturdiness] stacks, DEF increases, and self-shielding, making him a budget-friendly staple for endurance-focused Star teams. This guide details his skills, upgrades, Psychubes, teams, and strategies to maximize durability without heavy resource spending.
Skills Breakdown
Oliver Fog's skills balance offense and defense for prolonged fights.
Working Hours (ATK): Single-target Reality DMG at 160-400% scaling with +30% Leech Rate; prioritizes sustain through HP recovery on hits.
Ten Minutes Later (Buff): Mass buff granting 1 [Sturdiness] stack to allies (DMG Taken Reduction +25% on trigger) plus 10-20% Reality/Mental DEF for 2 rounds.
Meaningless as Expected (Ultimate): 450% Reality DMG to one target with +30% Penetration Rate; upgrades to 500%+ with higher Penetration via Portray levels.
Focus on maxing Ten Minutes Later first for team buffs, then Ultimate for burst potential.
Insights and Inheritance
Home of the Fog Inheritance enhances survivability:
Insight I: End-of-round, lose 15% Current HP to gain a Shield (150% of lost HP) lasting to next round start; active Shield reduces DMG Taken by 20%.
Insight II: +10% Reality/Mental DEF on battle entry.
Insight III: Further boosts shield/DEF synergy for late-game tankiness.
Upgrade sequence: Insight I > II > III using Sharpodonty materials; aim for full Insights at 200k+ investment for 20-30% effective team durability gains.
Best Psychubes
Select Psychubes amplifying DEF, HP, and sustain:
His Bounden Duty: +6-12% DMG Bonus; HP gain (ATK x60%) per enemy defeated.
A Free Heart: +2-8% HP; DMG Taken -10% below 50% HP.
Decode: +9-15% Healing Done; Ultimate attack DMG Taken -10%.
Equip His Bounden Duty at Insight III for optimal buff-shield loops; budget players use free Star Psychubes focusing on HP/DEF substats.
Team Compositions
Oliver Fog anchors Star sustain teams; pair with DPS leveraging DEF buffs.
Sample: Oliver Fog (Support) + Eric (DPS) + TTT (Debuffer) + Regulus (Flex) clears late-game Star content efficiently on low investment.
Playstyle and Late-Game Tips
Cycle Ten Minutes Later mid-round to refresh buffs before enemy Ultimates; use Working Hours for Leech sustain. In Limbo, position Fog after DPS to shield post-burst; farm Star Resonites for team consistency.
His low cost outperforms many 6-stars in endurance, ideal for F2P players targeting high Limbo floors—expect 25-40% team DMG reduction with full build. Pair with poison or crit teams for hybrid clears; avoid pure glass-cannon comps.
