Recommended characters for the early game in Mongil: STAR DIVE. This page covers which characters to use in the beginning, their stats and how to use them in battle.
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Best Early Game 4-Star Characters
Recommended Characters and Details
| Character | Priority / Details |
▼Verna | [Priority] ★★★★★ - A Fire Fighter who fights with Basic Attacks - Simple and easy to use - Her Ultimate Skill is also powerful with a high multiplier - Available from the start |
▼Francis | [Priority] ★★★★★ - A simple and versatile Earth Support - Her versatile attack buff pairs well with anyone - An attacker needs to be included separately in the party - Can be obtained from pre-registration rewards |
▼Ellie | [Priority] ★★★★・ - An Earth Destroyer who is effective even when not being controlled - Works well in any party as she's effective even with an immediate switch - Must be obtained from the Gacha |
▼Cloud | [Priority] ★★★・・ - An Ice Destroyer who can fight from a distance - Can keep distance from enemies, allowing for a safer fight - A bit more difficult to use than Verna - Available from the start |
▼Leeho | [Priority] ★★★・・ - A Fire Assassin who shows his true potential through switching - Has good synergy with Verna - Requires a good understanding of his skills - Must be obtained from the gacha |
Verna

| Elements | Fire |
| Role | Fighter |
| Notes | - A Fire Fighter who fights with Basic Attacks - Simple and easy to use - Her Ultimate Skill is also powerful with a high multiplier - Available from the start |
Verna is one of the starting characters, a Fire Fighter who enhances her Basic Attacks with skills. She has easy-to-use abilities and can fight consistently in both mob and boss battles.
Francis

| Elements | Earth |
| Role | Support |
| Notes | - A simple and versatile Earth Support - Her versatile attack buff pairs well with anyone - An attacker needs to be included separately in the party - Can be obtained from pre-registration rewards |
Francis is an Earth Support available from pre-registration rewards. She can boost firepower, heal, and even deal damage herself. Because she has a versatile attack buff, she can be paired with almost any attacker.
Ellie

| Elements | Earth |
| Role | Destroyer |
| Notes | - An Earth Destroyer who is effective even when not being controlled - Doesn't restrict party composition as she's effective even with an immediate switch - Must be obtained from the gacha |
Ellie is an Earth Destroyer who can be effective even when not being controlled. Her moves after switching are unique; she automatically collects "Snack" stacks and uses an enhanced Basic Attack, allowing her to contribute consistently without needing much active control inputs.
Cloud

| Elements | Ice |
| Role | Destroyer |
| Notes | - An Ice Destroyer who can fight from a distance - Can keep distance from enemies, allowing for a safer fight - A bit more difficult to use than Verna - Available from the start |
Cloud is an Ice Destroyer who can fight from a distance. Being a Destroyer who can maintain distance while fighting, he is a character who can be expected to perform consistently, mainly in boss battles.
Leeho

| Elements | Fire |
| Role | Assassin |
| Notes | - A Fire Assassin who shows his true potential through switching - Has good synergy with Verna - Requires a good understanding of his skills - Must be obtained from the gacha |
Leeho is a Fire Assassin who shows his true potential by fighting via switching. The team's overall strategy becomes more complex, but if you can manage the switching effectively, he can use his skills with high frequency.
Best Early Game 5-Star Characters
All of Them Are Reliable
All 5-Star characters obtained from the gacha are powerful, so if you pull one, you should prioritize adding them to your team. If you have multiple 5-Star characters with overlapping roles, it's recommended to decide your training priority based on our recommended characters.
Recommended Characters and Details
| Character | Recommendation / Features |
▼Flare | [Priority] ★★★★★ - A Fire Destroyer excellent at applying debuffs - Has good synergy with Verna - She can also perform powerful area-of-effect attacks |
▼Gabi | [Priority] ★★★★★ - An Earth Fighter who is also effective in boss battles - Has good synergy with Francis - In mob battles, she can immobilize enemies with Petrification |
▼Ophelia | [Priority] ★★★★・ - An Ice Fighter who can fight solo - Can deal continuous damage - Has good synergy with Cloud |
Flare

| Elements | Fire |
| Role | Destroyer |
| Notes | - A Fire Destroyer excellent at applying debuffs - Has good synergy with Verna - She can also perform powerful area-of-effect attacks |
Flare is a Fire Destroyer who excels at accumulating the Stagger gauge. Her skills can apply debuffs like Fire Affliction and defense reduction, and she has great synergy with the starting character, Verna.
Gabi

| Elements | Earth |
| Role | Fighter |
| Notes | - An Earth Fighter who is also effective in boss battles - Has good synergy with Francis - In mob battles, she can immobilize enemies with Petrification |
Gabi is an Earth Fighter who fights with powerful Basic Attacks, and can be expected to act as the main attacker in both mob and boss battles. She also has excellent synergy with Francis, who is available from pre-registration rewards.
Ophelia

| Elements | Ice |
| Role | Fighter |
| Notes | - An Ice Fighter who can fight solo - Can deal continuous damage - Has good synergy with Cloud |
Ophelia is an Ice Fighter who fights by weaving together her low-cooldown Special Skill and Basic Attacks. While she has a self-sufficient kit, she is of course also powerful when paired with the starting character, Cloud.
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