What Makes Cachi the Guard a Meta-Changing Unit?
Cachi the Guard isn’t flashy at first glance. But once you understand how their skills work, especially Skill 3, Cachi becomes a cornerstone for difficult content. Many players overlook this hero, but that’s mostly due to the confusing mechanics around effect accuracy and buff extension. Once built properly, Cachi delivers unmatched utility across multiple game modes.
Why I Didn't Build Cachi Earlier—and Why You Should Now
Initially, it was easy to pass on Cachi. Skill descriptions aren’t clear, and the kit doesn’t seem powerful on paper. But once tested in action—especially in high-difficulty content like Niko Nana Inferno—Cachi proves to be one of the best support options in the game. The ability to clear Inferno stages without relying on Shadow Sonia is huge for progression.
Skill 3 Explained: Defense Up, Immunity, and Buff Extension
The main reason Cachi shines is Skill 3. It applies Defense Up by default. But with enough Effect Accuracy, you can also get Immunity and extend all buffs by one turn through something called "Critical Success."
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Success Chance: 80% of Effect Accuracy
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Critical Success Chance: 55% of Effect Accuracy
For example, if your Effect Accuracy is 183%, that results in:
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146% Success Chance → Guaranteed
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100%+ Critical Success → Trigger Buff Extension & Immunity
Why Two-Turn Immunity is Game-Changing
Cachi the Guard is the only character in Etheria Restart who can reliably provide two turns of Immunity. Lingluo also offers Immunity, but not with the same consistency or versatility. Once the critical success condition is met, your entire team gains:
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3 Turns of Defense Up
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2 Turns of Immunity
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Buff extension for all active buffs
This is essential in Inferno and Terramaton where early debuffs can ruin your run.
Pairing Cachi with Buff-Oriented Allies
Cachi doesn’t operate in a vacuum. The buff extension from Skill 3 affects all active buffs on your allies. That makes Cachi a natural partner for:
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Valyrian: For stacking buffs like Soul Flame
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Shiata: Gains more Soul Flame stacks from consistent buff presence
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Ren: Adds Shield and Defense Up
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Bentin: Adds Attack Up and Crit Damage
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Lily or Sukiomi: Useful as speed boosters or secondary support
Skill 2: The Hidden Strength Against Inferno Bosses
Don’t overlook Skill 2. With a 3-turn cooldown (when maxed), this skill:
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Hits 3 times
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Applies Speed Down (up to 100%)
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Pushes Turn Meter by 20% per hit (65% chance per hit)
It’s especially effective against Inferno and Hell stages where speed control is crucial.
Cachi’s Role in My Niko Nana Inferno Clear
I managed to clear Niko Nana Inferno manually without Shadow Sonia by building Cachi right. While not 100% consistent, it showed how impactful the hero can be when optimized. The key was reaching enough Effect Accuracy to guarantee both success and critical success on Skill 3.
How to Gear Cachi the Guard Properly
To maximize Cachi's potential, your gear should focus on:
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Speed: Cachi must act first or second to ensure buffs land early
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Effect Accuracy: Target 183% for reliable success and critical success
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Survivability: Defense and reduced final damage help in high-damage content
If you're lacking in stat rolls, Codex of Magic helps cover effect accuracy until better gear is available.
Viability in Terramaton and Other Content
Cachi isn’t just for Inferno. This hero shines in:
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Terramaton Hell 4: 100% clear rate when used properly
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Annie Sync Echo Stages: Handles units like Kraken, Rahu, and more
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Ethernet Rally: Used wherever survivability and buff uptime are essential
What If You Can't Reach Critical Success Yet?
Even if you can't hit 183% Effect Accuracy yet, Cachi is still usable. A one-turn Immunity alone can save runs in certain stages. You can pair Cachi with:
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Mia: For buff extension
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Kazio: Another hero with buff synergy
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Codex of Magic: To get temporary stat boosts
You’ll eventually have the gear to push Cachi into full meta-breaking form.
The Stats You Should Prioritize First
Cachi is incredibly stat-hungry. If you're starting to gear this unit, focus on the following:
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Effect Accuracy: This is non-negotiable. Get as close to 183% as you can to reliably trigger success and critical success.
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Speed: Cachi needs to go before enemies—or right after a booster like Lily or Sukiomi.
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Defense: Survivability is important in high-difficulty fights.
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Final Damage Reduction: Helps Cachi stay alive to cycle turns and maintain buffs.
Without these, even the best skills won’t matter much.
Using Cachi in Real-Time Gameplay Scenarios
In practice, you want to open battles with Cachi's Skill 3 to instantly apply Defense Up and Immunity, and potentially extend buffs. This is most impactful:
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Before enemy AoE attacks
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In the first phase of boss fights
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During high debuff-pressure waves
Skill 2 comes next to slow down enemies and give your damage dealers breathing room.
Codex of Magic vs Other Gear Sets
Codex of Magic is a strong stopgap for hitting your effect accuracy target. It adds:
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Base Effect Accuracy
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Buff duration potential
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Synergy with support roles
Later on, as your gear improves, you can switch to more specialized sets that offer both Speed and Effect Accuracy, or mix in survivability.
Optimizing Your Turn Order Around Cachi
Cachi should always go either:
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First: If you're manually controlling every turn, let Cachi set up immunity first.
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Second: If you run a speed booster like Sukiomi, they go first to push Cachi.
This ensures your team is covered before any major enemy abilities are triggered. It's especially important in Inferno where missing a turn can mean the whole team collapses.
Synergy Spotlight: Cachi and Shiata
This pair is incredibly effective. Here's why:
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Shiata gains stacks with every turn
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Cachi extends buff duration, giving Shiata more time to scale
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Combined buffs keep Shiata alive longer while ramping damage
Together, they cover both support and damage roles effectively, especially for long battles.
Cachi's Buff Extension in Complex Buff Teams
When used in teams that rotate multiple buffs, Cachi amplifies the value of those supports. For example:
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With Chiaki, Cachi can extend Origami Guardian stacks
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Bentin's Crit Damage and Attack Up stay longer
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Valyrian's flame stacks stay up more consistently
This changes the dynamic of many compositions, making buff-heavy teams much more viable for sustained fights.
How Cachi Helps in Late-Game PvE Progression
Once you’re deep in late-game content, small advantages make big differences. Cachi helps by:
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Extending survival time
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Giving debuff immunity upfront
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Reducing enemy turn effectiveness through Speed Down and Turn Meter pushback
These effects add up in tough content like Ethernet Rally, Echo Stages, and even Hell 4.
Cachi as a Shadow Sonia Alternative
For players struggling to get Shadow Sonia, Cachi is currently the best alternative. You’ll miss out on Sonia’s unique traits, but you gain:
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Consistent defensive uptime
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Full buff control
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High utility in varied content
While not an exact replacement, Cachi fills that crucial “stabilizer” role on your team.
Long-Term Potential: Gearing Towards Timeweave
Eventually, transitioning to a Timeweave Matrix Set will push Cachi to the next level. This gives:
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Even better turn cycling
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More reliable Skill 3 uptime
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Better survivability with layered stats
Aim for a 3-piece Timeweave Matrix build once your core stats are in place. Until then, stick with Codex and stat-priority builds.
Final Tips for Building Cachi Efficiently
Here’s what you should focus on:
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Always push Effect Accuracy past the 146% success threshold
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Don’t ignore Speed—Cachi needs to be fast to be useful
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Use buffer-heavy allies for maximum synergy
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If needed, rely on Codex of Magic to balance early gear gaps
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Skill 2 is clutch—max it early for cooldown reduction
Even at less than optimal gear, Cachi is worth running in most team compositions due to sheer utility.
Conclusion: Why Kachi the Guard is a Top-Tier Support
Kachi the Guard has proven to be one of the most impactful and underrated supports in Etheria Restart. Whether you’re pushing through Inferno dungeons, optimizing clears in Terramaton, or setting up defensive comps in high-level content, Kachi delivers unmatched value with buff control, immunity, and speed manipulation.
Even without top-tier gear, this character offers game-changing benefits that scale well into late-game content. With the right build and support team, Kachi transforms from overlooked filler to a must-have unit in your progression strategy.
If you haven’t built Kachi yet, now’s the time.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the ideal Effect Accuracy for Cachi the Guard?
A: Aim for 183% to consistently trigger both success and critical success on Skill 3.
Q: Can Cachi replace Shadow Sonia in Inferno content?
A: Yes, Cachi can be a reliable alternative with immunity and buff extension capabilities.
Q: Is Cachi viable in early and mid-game?
A: While Cachi shines most in late-game, even a partial build can offer one-turn immunity and support.
Q: What gear set should I use early on?
A: Codex of Magic is ideal for hitting effect accuracy requirements before transitioning to more advanced sets like Timeweave.
Q: Who pairs best with Cachi in a team comp?
A: Buff-heavy allies like Shiata, Valyrian, Ren, Bentin, and Lily boost Cachi’s utility significantly.
Q: How important is Speed for Kachi?
A: Very important. Cachi needs to act early in turn order to maximize buff coverage and protection.
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