takt op. Symphony is one of those hyped games for the year that every avid gacha gamer is wating for to release globally. A turn-based RPG by Project Twenty Three and DeNa combined, the game is scheduled to release globally sometime in 2023 itself. Featuring the characters and storyline from the popular anime/manga IP of the same name, takt op. Symphony is expected to draw attention from fans of the IP as well. The game is currently having a closed beta test for select SEA regions. Takt op. Symphony is available to be downloaded and installed as a free-to-play game on the Google Play Store at the moment but scheduled to release for iOS App Store as well during full release.

Best takt op. Symphony Tier List

1. S Tier Musicarts
2. A Tier Musicarts
3. B Tier Musicarts

takt op. Symphony is a gacha game that makes use of RNG mechanics associated with such games. The characters of takt op. Symphony, called amicably as “Musicarts” come in different rarities. Tbe higher the rarity, the stronger they are generally considered to be with some exceptions as well. Furthermore, the rates or probability of summoning the highest rarity musicarts are quite low in the game at merely 1%. The probability of summoning the lowest rarity Musicarts is the highest at 91%. There also exists a pity for the joy of players but the pity is at 120 summons for a 3-Star Musicart to be guaranteed. A soft pity for summoning a guaranteed 2-Star Musicart exists at 10 summons. Here are the different rarities of musicarts along with their probability of being summoned:

• 3-Star Musicarts – 1% Probability of being summoned
• 2-Star Musicarts – 8% Probability of being summoned
• 1-Star Musicarts – 91% Probability of being summoned

In this tier list for takt op. Symphony, we will be ranking the best musicarts at the time of writing. As takt op. Symphony is still in a closed beta state for the SEA region at the time of writing, players can expect anything to change in the future when the game is officially launched. Secondly, we have taken various factors into consideration while building this tier list. As the game is fairly new with limited number of Musicarts, we have decided to evaluate them on basis of their rarities, skill sets, and their usage in the different game modes. The base rarity and availability of the musicart will perhaps play the most important role in determining their ranking on the tier list. 

This tier list is just to be used as a reference point of view for new players as not all players have access to the same musicarts. All players will have access to different types of musicarts at different stages of the game. That’s the beauty of gacha games like takt op. Symphony. Players can take inspiration from this tier list while building their teams but this is in no way shape or form, a definitive tier list that everyone has to follow through.

S Tier Musicarts

Let’s take a look at some of the musicarts in this tier:

WALKURE

Walkure is a 3-Star musicart that is classified as a Warden in-game. Walkure is one of the first musicarts introduced to the players as part of the main storyline. She is one of the strongest bruisers in the game that can tank several hits while also dealing decent amount of damage to enemies. Walkure’s trait ability Peak Performance has both passive and active effects. The active part of the ability states as follows – “Before attacking, add 50% of Physical Defense to Physical Attack. Deal damage to all enemies equal to 130% of Physical Attack, then recover HP equal to this damage.” The passive effect states that every turn she takes, she will grant a Protection buff to all allies for 2 turns. 

Walkure’s 1st active ability Walkure’s Healing states that she gains a stance which grants her 30% physical and magical defense for 2 turns. Her 2nd active ability Imminent Victory states as follows – “Slam the target with the shield, dealing damage to a single enemy equal to 110% of Physical Attack and apply [Shatter] for 2 turns.  The Shatter debuff decreases Physical Defense by 20%. Walkure’s 3rd active ability Walkure’s Guard reads as follows – “Deal damage to a single enemy for 135% of Physical Attack and shift Walkure herself 1 space forward. “ Walkure’s 1st passive ability Heart of Valhalla states as follows – “Taking Physical Attacks has a 50% chance to heal an ally with the lowest HP for 60% of Walkure’s Physical Defense. (Only once per turn)”

BELKIS

Belkis is a 3-Star musicart that is classified as a Magu in-game. Belkis is one of the best AOE-damage dealers when it comes to mages. She is very tough to obtain, being available only through select rate-up recruitment banner. Belkis’s trait ability Peak Performance has both passive and active effects. The active part of the ability states as follows – “Deal damage equal to 145% of Magical Attack and reduce the Magical Defense of all enemies by 25% for 2 turns.” The passive effect states as follows – “Belkis gains a stack of [Preparation] every time an adjacent ally takes damage during the enemy’s turn. When [Preparation] reaches 6 stacks, Belkis will consume all stacks and perform an extra attack with “Making An Example” on the next turn.”

Belkis’s 1st active ability Riddle states – “Deal damage equal to 100% of Magical Attack to a single enemy and reduce the Stamina cost of Making An Example by 2.” Her 2nd active ability Making An Example states as follows – “Deal damage to all enemies equal to 45% of Magical Attack and increase the damage of this skill by 15%/25%/50% afterwards; fully empowered after 3 uses.” Belkis’s 3rd active ability Intimidating Command reads as follows – “Deal damage equal to 110% of Magical Attack to a single enemy target, move it forward 2 spaces, and prevent it from shifting for 2 turns. “ 

FLEDERMAUS

Fledermaus is a 3-Star musicart that is classified as a Warden in-game. Fledermaus is one of the best tanks in the game that can provide protection to allies, heals HP of allies, and provide Shield buffs to allies. Fledermaus’s trait ability Peak Performance has both passive and active effects. The active part of the ability states as follows – “Instantly recover 60% max HP and cleanse 2 debuffs.” The passive effect states as follows – “Gain 1 stack of [Prank] for each successful Protection. When at 2 stacks of [Prank], remove this effect and grant all allies a shield equal to 5% of Fledermaus’ current HP.”

Fledermaus’s 1st active ability Friend or Foe states – “Receive magical Protection, which protects 2 allies behind from Magical Damage 2 times for 2 turns.” Her 2nd active ability Mortality Kiss states as follows – “Deal damage to a single enemy equal to 90% of Magical Attack. All allies gain a shield equal to 10% of Fledermaus’ current HP.” Fledermaus’s 3rd active ability Right and Wrong reads as follows – “Reduce the target’s Magical Defense by 10% for 1 turn and deal 140% magical damage. If Fledermaus’ speed is higher than the target’s, the defense reduction is increased to 20%.“

ERLKING

Erlking is a 3-Star musicart that is classified as a Magus in-game. Erlking is also a great magic DPS type musicart that can also synergize well with a 2-Star musicart called Daphnis and Chloe. Erlking’s trait ability Peak Performance has both passive and active effects. The active part of the ability states as follows – “Deal Magical Damage equal to 125% of Magical Attack to all enemies and increase damage dealt by 25% for targets marked by [Royal Arrival] for 2 turns.” The passive effect states as follows – “After each action, deal damage equal to 20% of Magical Attack to all enemies with [Royal Arrival].”

Erlking’s 1st active ability Saccharine Seduction states – “Deal damage equal to 95% of Magical Attack to a single enemy and apply 1 stack of [Royal Arrival] for 2 turns. Also Apply 1 of the following debuffs at random: 

1. Reduce Physical & Magical Attack by 10% for 2 turns.
2. Reduce Physical & Magical Defense by 10% for 2 turns.
3. Apply 1 additional stack of [Royal Arrival]” 

Her 2nd active ability Devastating Truth states as follows – “Chant for 1 turn, then deal damage to all enemies equal to 85% of Magical Attack and dispel 1 of their buffs at random. And Apply 1 stack of [Royal Arrival] for 2 turns.” Erlking’s 3rd active ability Elimination reads as follows – “Deal damage equal to 100% of Magical Attack to a single enemy, and move the target forward 1 space. If the target is affted by [Royal Arrival], move it forward 2 spaces instead. “

FANTAISIE IMPROMPTU

Fantaisie Impromptu is a 3-Star musicart that is classified as a Warden in-game. Fantaisie Impromptu is one of the only good 3-Star DPS musicarts. Fantaisie Impromptu’s trait ability Peak Performance has both passive and active effects. The active part of the ability states as follows – “Deal damage to the enemy equal to 100% of Physical Attack and gain 2 stacks of [Impact].” The [Impact] The Power of Magic used by Fantasie, which stacks up to 4 times. The passive effect states as follows – “Gain 1 stack of [Impact] after landing a Critical Hit, and permanently increase Physical Attack by 5%, up to a max of 20%.”

Fantaisie Impromptu’s 1st active ability Vortex Hammer states – “Deal damage to the enemy equal to 125% of Physical Attack. Consume 2 stacks of [Impact] to make this attack knock the enemy back 2 spaces.” Her 2nd active ability Bounce Hammer states as follows – “Deal damage to the enemy equal to 150% of Physical Attack. Consume 2 stacks of [Impact] to guarantee this attack to be a Critical hit.” Fantaisie Impromptu’s 3rd active ability Fling Hammer reads as follows – “Deal damage to a single enemy equal to 135% of Physical Attack. If this attack is a Critical hit, also [Stun] for 1 turn. “

A Tier Musicarts

Let’s take a look at some of the musicarts in this tier:

JUPITER

Jupiter is a 2-Star musicart that is classified as a Warden in-game. Jupiter’s trait ability Peak Performance has both passive and active effects. The active part of the ability states as follows – “Activate Protection and protect 2 allies, taking 3 instances of Physical Damage for them and gain [Steel Nerve] for 2 turns. The [Steel Nerve] buff increases Physical Defense by 30%; while Protection persists, increase the Physical & Magical Attack of the protected character by 10%” The passive effect states as follows – “Gain 1 stack of [Jupiter Energy] after every successful Protection. Each stack of [Jupiter Energy] increases defense by 1.8% up to a max of 10 stacks (18%)”

Jupiter’s 1st active ability Warmup states – “Adopt a defensive posture and activate Protection, taking Physical Damage 2 times for 2 teammates behind Jupiter for 2 turns.” Her 2nd active ability Jupiter Gravity states as follows – “Fire Several shields, dealing damage to a single enemy equal to 100% of Physical Attack. For every 1 stack of [Jupiter Energy], increase this damage by 5%.” Jupiter’s 3rd active ability Meteor Crash reads as follows – “Launch a Sudden Assault with the spear, dealing damage to a single enemy equal to 110% Physical Attack and gain a Shield equal to this damage.“

MOONLIGHT

Moonlight is a 2-Star musicart that is classified as a Gunner in-game. Moonlight’s trait ability Peak Performance has both passive and active effects. The active part of the ability states as follows – “Deal damage equal to 310% of Physical Attack to a single enemy. Also permanently increase Speed by 5 for the entire battle, up to a max of 15.” The passive effect states as follows – “When attacking a target, increase the damage dealt when the target is more than a certain distance away. Distance 5: Damage +10%, Distance 6: Damage +15%, Distance 7: Damage +25%”

Moonlight’s 1st active ability Mystic Musings states – “Deal damage equal to 125% of Physical Attack to a single enemy. If the target has not taken an action yet, increase the damage by 30%.” Her 2nd active ability Moon Shadows states as follows – “Deal damage to a single enemy equal to 50% of Physical Attack, then move back 3 spaces and apply [Lunar Eclipse] upon that target 4 times for 2 turns. [Lunar Eclipse] When attacking target with this effect active, Moonlight will perform a guaranteed extra attack, dealing damage equal to 50% of her Physical Attack.” 

DAPHNIS AND CHLOE

Daphnis and Chloe are a 2-Star musicart that is classified as a Restorer in-game. Daphnis and Chloe’s trait ability Peak Performance has both passive and active effects. The active part of the ability states as follows – “Heal all allies for 75% of Magical Attack, then deal damage to all enemies equal to 70% of Magical Attack. If at 3 stacks of [Folk Song], heal all allies for 90% of Magical Attack, and deal damage to all enemies equal to 90% of Magical Attack.” The passive effect states as follows – “Each time Daphnis gains [Folk Song], permanently increase her healing effects by 7.5%, which stacks up to 3 times (22.5%).”

Daphnis and Chloe’s 1st active ability Healing Staff states – “Restore HP to a single ally equal to 140% of Magical Attack, and gain 1 stack of [Folk Song]. When at 3 stacks of [Folk Song], increase healing effect by 30% ” Her 2nd active ability Seeing Hope states as follows – “Grant a shield to a single ally equal to 120% of Magical Attack for 3 turns.  While the shield persists, the shielded ally recovers HP equal to 40% of Daphnis’s Magical Attack each time being attacked.            When at 3 stacks of [Folk Song], move back 1 space then heal all allies in front by 40% of Magical Attack.” 

CANON

Canon is a 2-Star musicart that is classified as a Restorer in-game. Canon’s trait ability Peak Performance has both passive and active effects. The active part of the ability states as follows – “Deal damage equal to 180% of Magical Attack to a single enemy. The more HP lost by the target, the more damage this attack deals. Grant all allies a Shield equal to 50% of Magical Attack for 2 turns.” The passive effect states as follows – “Grant the Shield [Reed] effect. Allies with shield gain 1 stack of [Reed] after every turn. [Reed] For each attacking, regain 4% of max HP at the end of the turn.”

Canon’s 1st active ability Dancing Hand in Hand states – “Deal 80% Magical Damage to a single enemy. If HP is higher than 60%/80%, this damage is increased by 25%/50% respectively. Grant a Shield to a random ally equal to 55% of Magical Attack.” Her 2nd active ability Sing Together states as follows – “Deals 55% Magical Damage to all enemies. For every stack of [Reed] active on the field, increase the final damage by 5% up to a max of 40%.”

B Tier Musicarts

Let’s look at some of the musicarts in this tier:

DESTINY

Destiny is a 1-Star musicart that is classified as a Blader in-game. Destiny’s trait ability Peak Performance has both passive and active effects. The active part of the ability states as follows – “Deal damage equal to 340% of own physical attack to a single target. When [Rampage] reaches 3 stacks, counterattack the attacker, then remove this effect.” The passive effect states as follows – “Gain 1 [Rampage] each time you are attacked by an enemy.”

Destiny’s 1st active ability Time to Strike states – “Inflict damage equal to 150% of own physical attack to a single target.” Her 2nd active ability Thorny Path states as follows – “Perform a slash combo that deals damage equal to 120% of Physical Attack to a single target, and restores 30% of this damage as HP.”

CARMEN

Carmen is a 1-Star musicart that is classified as a Magus in-game. Carmen’s trait ability Peak Performance has both passive and active effects. The active part of the ability states as follows – “Deal 140% of Magical Attack damage to all enemies and apply 1 stack of [Sparks of Love]” The passive effect states as follows – “Each time after taking damage, apply 1 stack of [Sparks of Love] to the attacker. Detonate all stacks upon reaching 3 stacks and deal 70% of own Magical Attack damage to the target”

Carmen’s 1st active ability Habanera’s Hellfire states – “Deal damage equal to 50% of Magical Attack to all enemies.” Her 2nd active ability Sincere Invitation states as follows – “Deal damage equal to 110% of Magical Attack to a single enemy and move it forward by 1 space.”

THE NUTCRACKER

The Nutcracker is a 1-Star musicart that is classified as a Magus in-game. The Nutcracker’s trait ability Peak Performance has both passive and active effects. The active part of the ability states as follows – “Deal damage to all enemies equal to 145% of Physical Attack.” The passive effect states as follows – “Used skills enter [Accent] mode, granting greater effects on its next use for 1 turn.”

The Nutcracker’s 1st active ability Maintain the Offensive! states – “Deal damage to a single enemy equal to 75% of Physical Attack and summon a Nutcracker minion to perform an extra attack, dealing damage equal to 75% of Physical Attack. [Accent]: This attack is a guaranteed Critical hit.” Her 2nd active ability Raise Morale! states as follows – “Deal damage to a single enemy equal to 100% of Physical Attack, then increases the Attack of the ally with the highest Physical Attack by 15% for 1 turn. [Accent]: Additionally increase that ally’s Critical Chance by 25%.”

This concludes our tier list for the best musicarts in takt op. Symphony. To play takt op. Symphony on a bigger screen of your PC, it is highly recommended to use BlueStacks along with your keyboard and mouse.