Thanks to its huge, diverse cast of 120 characters,Eiyuden Chronicleboasts the flexibility for its players to set up tons of different party variations. This keeps players from getting bored with the same party iteration of characters, as they’ll need to use different setups for various circumstances and situations.
However, there will always be a need for a party member that can soak up the damage and be the last person standing should the party face a particularly difficult encounter. These characters can also do some damage should they need to, making them valuable both in the defensive phase and the offensive phase.
7Yume
Classic Tank, Obtainable Early
Yume is one of the earliest tanks that the player can recruit into their party, since she is available right after completing the first quest in the game. Her potential maximum HP outclasses almost every other party member in the game. Her physical and magic defense are also among the best thanks to her natural growth.
A downside of having her in the party is the requirement of her occupying two slots. However, this is worth it thanks to her strong tank potential and high Power. Yume hits like atruck in combat, especially against weaker foes in random encounters.
6Chandra
Legendary Dragon Who Can Safeguard The Party
Recruiting a behemoth of a dragon is also an option inEiyuden Chronicle, although the party must defeat him first before they can enlist him in combat. Chandra is one of the best tanks in the game thanks to his natural stats' progression, which enables him to gain a maximum of 940 HP and 452 physical and magical defense.
As a Large sized member, Chandra occupies two slots in the party. Like Yume, he’s worth it because he’s valuable member in the front of the party, absorbing and dishing out damage via his uniqueHeat Breath rune lense.
5Sabine
Elegant Warrior Well-Versed In Defending
Although a player might mistake her as a normal bruiser type party member at first, a closer inspection reveals Sabine’s potential to be one of the best tanks inEiyuden Chronicle. Her potential can be seen in her maximum HP of 711 and her high physical and magic defense. She’s well-versed in the art of tackling damage for the party, allowing them tosurvive another day.
When paired with Celia, Hakugin, and Reyna, this team can unleash a deadly Hero Combo that deals massive damage to one enemy and boosts their own defense for three turns. This allows Sabine to further boost her defensive abilities.
4Yuferius VII
Tanky Shark With A Deadly Jaw
A tank like Yuferius VII might be overlooked at times due to skepticism about its capability to dish out damage. However, Yuferius VII became one of the exceptions thanks to his high Power stats, which max out at 452, almost equal to the best hitter in the game. Coupled with a high maximum HP, and physical and magic defense,the valiant sharkis one reliable tank for the party.
To round off his strength, Yuferius VII can charge up to dish out heavy damage with his unique Defense action, making him a deadly bruiser as well as a reliable party tank.
3Iugo
Unique Tanky Samurai Capable Of Taunt
Thanks to his high potential Power stat and the unique ability to redirect enemies attacks towards himself, Iugo is a high-tier tank who can guard the party against enemy attacks. His maximum HP is among one of the highest in the game, although his physical and magic defense will have to be supplemented with equipment and rune lenses.
His true strength lies in the fact that he has Taunting Counter, which enablesthe wandering samuraito get the enemies' attention and respond to their attack with a deadly counter-attack. This alone makes him reliable in battle as a dedicated tank for the party.
2El Alicanto
Reliable Tank With The Perfect Rune For Grinding
Grinding for a particularly rare item can be exhausting at times, especially if the item’s drop rate is low enough that it becomes time-consuming. However, thanks to El Alicanto’s special rune lense, Alicanto’s Blessing, he can increase the party’s item drop rate. Meanwhile, he also tanks enemy attacks thanks to his high max HP, and his physical and magic defense.
El Alicanto also boasts a relatively high dexterity for a tank as well, enablingthe unique wrestlerto deal out the occasional critical damage to enemies.
1Reyna
The Best Tank In The Game
The quintessential tank is no other than Reyna, thanks to her high stats that rival other tanks that might require two party slots or more. Her maximum HP is almost as high as Chandra’s. Her physical defense is the best in the game, and her magic defense is also no slouch either.
Reyna’s unique defense ability, Cover Row & Counter, enables her to defend her row and counter-attack after, ensuring thesafety of her allieson the front lines. Combined with glass cannons that need to be in the front line, Reyna can become an invaluable party member inEiyuden Chronicle.
