This is a build guide for Drake in The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin (7DS: Origin). Learn about Drake's best builds, rating, tier, potential, and skills.
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Drake Rating & Tier
 | Rarity | ★5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weapon 1 | GreatswordLightning | |
| Weapon 2 | StaffLightning | |
| Weapon 3 | LongswordLightning |
Weapon-Based Evaluation
- Greatsword / Lightning
Burst AttackerCrit Chance Boost - Staff / Lightning
SupportStatus Effect BoostParalysisShock - Longsword / Lightning
Burst Efficiency Boost
Greatsword Drake Strategy Tips
Attacker Who Can Buff Himself
Greatsword Drake is an Attacker who can buff himself. Through the effects of his King's Magic,
which increases his Lightning Attack and Crit Chance when he attacks an enemy affected by Lightning Burst. In addition, he can shorten his skill cooldowns to deal high damage with tighter skill rotations.
King's Magic Boosts Ultimate DMG
Drake's King's Magic
stacks, which are applied with his King's Magic
, so attack with skills after triggering a Lightning Burst before dealing massive damage with Drake's Ultimate Move.
Pairs Well with Gilthunder
Drake's kit has good synergy with Gilthunder who's equipped with a Longsword or Sword and Shield. A Longsword/Sword and Shield Gilthunder can lower the enemy's Lightning Defense with his Passive Skill effect, which significantly increases Drake's damage output.
Gilthunder Character GuideDaisy with a Grimoire is Also Viable
We can also recommended teaming him up with a Daisy equipped with a Grimoire. Grimoire Daisy has a Passive that increases Lightning Element Damage and Crit Chance, so you can expect high damage output from Drake.
Daisy Character GuideStaff Drake Strategy Tips
Can Inflict Shock on Enemies
(Staff) Drake is a character who can inflict Shock on enemies with his
Inflicts Paralysis on Shocked Enemies
When you use a
Can Lower Crit Defense
With his
Bosses Are Immune to Paralysis
Crowd Control skills cannot be applied to some bosses. You need to be selective about which opponents to use them on. Crowd Controls are effective in situations such as when facing multiple small enemies.
Great Synergy with Longsword/Lance Gilthunder
(Staff) Drake has good synergy with a Gilthunder equipped with a Longsword or Lance. Both can inflict the Shock effect, but Lance Gilthunder in particular can also inflict Paralysis just like Drake, allowing you to constantly keep the enemy's Lightning Defense lowered.
Gilthunder Guide - Rating & SkillsLongsword Drake Strategy Tips
Easily Activate Burst
Longsword Drake is a character who can easily activate Lightning Burst against enemies. It's easy for him to accumulate the Burst Gauge with his
Can Decrease Enemy Burst Resistance
With his
Can Inflict DoT on Enemies
His
Drake Best Team Comps
Lightning Element Team
- Greatsword
- Longsword
- Axe
- Longsword
Hero Details
- Greatsword
King of the Dragons Treasure Detection Lightning Blade Piercing Slash Lightning Stream Lightning Dragon Strike Lightning Dragon's Wrath - Longsword
Lightning King's Strike Lightning Javelin Thunderstrike Lightning Divide Lightning Sword Lightning Strike Lightning Flash - Axe
Bloodstain Erase Presence Axe Swing Charged Strike Axe Charge Axe Slash Bloody Arc - Longsword
Grandmaster's Rally Phytocommunication Radiant Slash Divine Pierce Defensive Spell Thrusting Slash Magic Unleashed
This is a Lightning Team centered around Drake as the main DPS, who deals damage by extending Burst duration and reducing skill cooldowns. Since Drake’s additional effects are active during Burst, the core strategy is to switch to him after activating Burst and applying debuffs with Gilthunder and Slater.
Apply Shock to Boost Burst Efficiency
Gilthunder gains increased Burst Gauge accumulation when attacking Shocked enemies. To activate Burst efficiently, start with a Tag Skill that applies Shock, then extend its duration by landing a Special Attack.
Alternative Characters
| Substitutes | Details |
|---|---|
| Tioreh Wand | - Replace Hendrickson - Continuously heal allies with his skill |
| King Grimoire | - Replace Hendrickson - Inflicts debuffs and heals allies with his Ultimate Move |
Greatsword Drake Lightning Team
- Grimoire
- Greatsword
- Longsword
- Staff
Hero Details
- Grimoire
Static Charge Artisan's Touch Fruit Bomb Shocking Awakening! Summon Shocking Streetlamp Here Comes Daisy Fruit Barrage! - Greatsword
King of the Dragons Treasure Detection Lightning Blade Piercing Slash Lightning Stream Lightning Dragon Strike Lightning Dragon's Wrath - Longsword
Lightning King's Strike Lightning Javelin Thunderstrike Lightning Divide Lightning Sword Lightning Strike Lightning Flash - Staff
Saintess's Aid Gentle Breeze Light Seed Light Wave Divine Forest Swarm Holy Shine Forest's Blessing
This is a Lightning team centered around Greatsword Drake as the Burst DPS. While Drake can increase his own Crit Chance through self-buffs, pairing him with Daisy further amplifies his damage output. Use Elaine to improve Burst efficiency, then activate Burst with Gilthunder before switching to Drake.
Alternative Characters
| Substitutes | Details |
|---|---|
| Tioreh Wand | - Replace Elaine - An option if you want a Healer |
| Mannie Staff | - Replace Elaine - Recommended if you want to increase damage with Damage Buff |
Drake Skill
Adventure Skill
| Treasure Detection Highlights nearby treasure chests by detecting the faint energy lingering in them. (Effect activates upon obtaining the hero) |
Skills
| Passive Skill | King of the Dragons Using the Normal Skill grants the hero a 10% Cooldown Reduction boost for 10 sec. (Max: 3 times) |
|---|---|
| Normal Attack | Inflicts damage equal to 181% of Attack. 1st hit: 17% 2nd hit: 20% 3rd hit: 30% 4th hit: 50% 5th hit: 64% |
| Special Attack | Inflicts damage equal to 177% of Attack. Each hit decreases the Normal Skill cooldown by 1 sec, and additionally by 2 sec if the enemy has Lightning Burst activated. |
| Skill | Lightning Stream Inflicts damage equal to 276% of Attack. The hero gains King's Magic for 20 sec on the first strike. (Max: 3) ※ King's Magic: Increases Lightning Attack by 10% and Crit Chance by 5% for every 1 stack. |
| Tag Skill | Lightning Dragon Strike Inflicts damage equal to 129% of Attack. |
| Ultimate | Lightning Dragon's Wrath Inflicts damage equal to 461% of Attack. Increases damage dealt by 30% for every 1 King's Magic stack on the hero. The first strike decreases the Normal Skill cooldown by 50%. |
| Passive Skill | Regal Authority Inflicts Electric Current for 40 sec when landing the Normal Attack. (Max: 5 times) Increases Lightning Attack by 5% for every 1 stack when an allied hero attacks an enemy affected by Electric Current. Increases Crit Chance by 15% when the enemy is Paralyzed. ※ Electric Current: Decreases Crit Defense by 8%. |
|---|---|
| Normal Attack | Inflicts damage equal to 84% of Attack. 1st hit: 13% 2nd hit: 14% 3rd hit: 22% 4th hit: 35% |
| Special Attack | Inflicts damage equal to 61% of Attack. The final strike inflicts 2 Electric Current stack(s) for 40 sec. (Max: 5 times). Inflicts Paralysis if the enemy is Shocked. ※ Electric Current: Decreases Crit Defense by 8%. ※ Paralysis: Incapacitated. Decreases Lightning Resistance by 15%. The effect remains if the target is Shocked. |
| Skill | Lightning Spear Inflicts damage equal to 114% of Attack. Inflicts Shock for 10 sec when attacking an enemy with 3 or more Electric Current stacks. ※ Shock: Inflicts Lightning damage equal to 15% of Attack every 2 sec. Inflicts Shock on nearby enemies for 10 sec when hit. |
| Tag Skill | Lightning Staff Strike Inflicts damage equal to 62% of Attack. The final strike inflicts Shock for 10 sec. ※ Shock: Inflicts Lightning damage equal to 15% of Attack every 2 sec. Inflicts Shock on nearby enemies for 10 sec when hit. |
| Ultimate | Lightning Overdrive Inflicts damage equal to 191% of Attack. Each hit increases damage by 6% when attacking an enemy with 5 or more Electric Current stacks. This attack results in a Critical Hit if the enemy is Paralyzed. |
| Passive Skill | The King in Arms Increases Lightning Burst Efficiency by 30% while Pulse is active. |
|---|---|
| Normal Attack | Inflicts damage equal to 101% of Attack. 1st hit: 15% 2nd hit: 16% 3rd hit: 26% 4th hit: 44% |
| Special Attack | Inflicts damage equal to 105% of Attack. Additionally increases the Burst Gauge by 20 every 3 hit(s) while Pulse is active on the hero. |
| Skill | Pulse Grants all allied heroes Pulse for 20 sec. ※ Pulse: Inflicts damage equal to 3% of Attack to nearby enemies every 0.3 sec. Increases Burst Gauge by 30 when hit 5 time(s). |
| Tag Skill | Thunder Slash Inflicts damage equal to 88% of Attack. |
| Ultimate | Phantom Blade Inflicts damage equal to 239% of Attack, then decreases Lightning Burst Resistance by 30% for 30 sec. |
Drake Potential
Greatsword Potential
| 1 | Increases Attack by 5%, Defense by 4%, and Max HP by 2%. |
|---|---|
| 2 | Amplifies Normal Attack skill power by 20%. |
| 3 | Increases Attack by 10%, Defense by 8%, and Max HP by 3%. |
| 4 | Amplifies Special Attack skill power by 35%. |
| 5 | Slightly increases the range of the Special Attack. Additionally increases the Normal Skill cooldown reduction by 50%. |
| 6 | Amplifies Normal Skill power by 70%. |
| 7 | Increases the maximum number of the Normal Skill's King's Magic by 2. Increases Normal Skill damage by 10% for every 1 Cooldown Reduction boost(s) applied with the Passive. |
| 8 | Increases Attack by 15%, Defense by 12%, and Max HP by 5%. |
| 9 | Amplifies Ultimate Move skill power by 30%. Increases the Ultimate Move's damage boost by 15% for every 1 King's Magic stack(s). |
| 10 | The first strike of the Ultimate Move inflicts additional damage equal to 180% of Attack. |
Staff Potential
| 1 | Increases Attack by 5%, Defense by 4%, and Max HP by 2%. |
|---|---|
| 2 | Amplifies Normal Attack skill power by 20%. |
| 3 | Increases Attack by 10%, Defense by 8%, and Max HP by 3%. |
| 4 | Amplifies Special Attack skill power by 35%. |
| 5 | Increases the Normal Skill damage by 12% for every 1 Electric Current stack(s) on the enemy. |
| 6 | Amplifies Normal Skill power by 30%. |
| 7 | Landing the Special Attack on an enemy increases their Shock duration by 2 sec for every 1 Electric Current stack(s) on them. |
| 8 | Increases Attack by 15%, Defense by 12%, and Max HP by 5%. |
| 9 | Landing the Ultimate Move on an enemy with 5 or more Electric Current stack(s) additionally increases damage by 4%. |
| 10 | Amplifies Ultimate Move skill power by 30%. Increases Crit Damage by 50% when landing a Critical Hit. |
Longsword Potential
| 1 | Increases Attack by 5%, Defense by 4%, and Max HP by 2%. |
|---|---|
| 2 | Amplifies Tag Skill skill power by 25%. |
| 3 | Increases Attack by 10%, Defense by 8%, and Max HP by 3%. |
| 4 | Amplifies Special Attack skill power by 35%. |
| 5 | The Ultimate Move hits 4 more time(s) and its skill power is amplified by 15%. |
| 6 | Amplifies Normal Skill power by 30%. |
| 7 | Amplifies Special Attack skill power by 65%, and additionally increases its Burst Gauge amount by 20. |
| 8 | Increases Attack by 15%, Defense by 12%, and Max HP by 5%. |
| 9 | Additionally increases the Ultimate Move's Lightning Burst Resistance reduction by 30%. |
| 10 | Slightly increases the range of Pulse, and additionally increases its Burst Gauge amount by 30. |
Drake Stats
| Attack | 250 |
|---|---|
| Defense | 200 |
| HP | 2000 |
| Accuracy | 80 |
| Block Defense | 50 |
| Block Rate | - |
| Crit Chance | 1000 |
| Crit Resistance | 300 |
| Crit Damage | 2500 |
| Crit Defense | 1000 |
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