Rating the Godfest: 9/30-10/1

Grading scale. The individual grade is a composite grade of all monsters in it relative to all other pantheons. The combined grade is a composite of all monsters in both pantheons relative to all other combinations of pantheons. Combined grades are not an average of the individual grades, but based on the normal distribution of all possible two-pantheon combinations.

Godfest: Three Kingdoms & Sengoku 9/30, Greek & Sengoku 10/1
Criteria		Day 1		Day 2
		Three Kingdoms	Sengoku	Greek	Sengoku
Leader	Individual	B	B	D	B
	Combined	B		C-
Sub	Individual	A-	B	B+	B
	Combined	A-		B+
Overall	Individual	B+	B	B-	B
	Combined	B+		B-

There’s a few important things to note about this godfest review. First, GFEs are at 4x and pantheons are only at 2x; they are both usually at 3x. Additionally, all GFEs are available both days. This actually creates a bit of tension. Even though the bonus is boosted, there is an increased selection of GFEs which dilutes the pool. I don’t know exactly how these two things interact with each other, but I can’t imagine that 4x is a good as it sounds. It’s the largest boost any region has seen so far, though, so if you’re looking for GFEs then this is the time to roll. It follows that those that just want the pantheon gods should probably sit out. The pantheon rate is already pretty bad at 3x so you’re only doing yourself a disservice rolling during 2x.

Second, both days feature the new Sengoku gods. This doesn’t mean much for non- or light-IAPers, but it’s a nice bonus for heavy-IAPers. The Sengoku are quite good for not having uevos, but outside very niche uses — like Sanada on Shiva Dragon or Akechi on Typhon — they won’t see much use. However, this is a good opportunity for heavy-IAPers that are chasing certain 6-stars like ROdin or DKali to get some rolls that aren’t dupes. Sure, nowadays MP is MP, but someday the Sengoku will get their uevos so if all you’re chasing are GFEs it wouldn’t hurt to get some of them in the process. Think of it as a nice little bonus value.

Finally, I want to talk about the grades. I based my grades on the normal distribution with an average grade being a B. As more monsters converge in power level due to upgrades, the more that fall under B grades. I just want to say that a B grade is in no way bad, this is just how my rating system works; as there are less bad cards the great cards stand out less as the ratings converge to the mean.

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The Sengoku Pantheon

Overall, the Sengoku pantheon is quite good considering they don’t have their uevos yet, but their current usage is limited to specific teams. As leaders they aren’t all that impressive, but very few non-awokens are nowadays. However, they do have potential as subs. YamaP seems to be keeping his promise of renewed row support; the Sengoku, Greek uevos and MP Dragons (and I guess the awoken Norse, too) are a nice start, but hopefully we see more in the future. The Sengoku will only get better if there is.

Sengoku Pantheon Thoughts
Monster	Notes
	Sanada is a fine sub, his god type shining most on Shiva Dragon teams. His and Akechi’s orb changes are basically strict upgrades to the Heroes’, also enhancing their element’s orbs. As with all the Sengoku, his sub-oriented uevo will make him a total beast so there’s something to look forward to in the future. As a leader, he’s not impressive, but he should be a decent option for 5×4 boards.
	At first, I wasn’t impressed with Mori’s and Summer GSonia’s board changes, but after playing with GSonia for a bit I’m ready to admit that the active is extremely strong. That two-turn haste just makes the rest of your team so much better. Sadly, unlike GSonia, Mori doesn’t really have a great home, but he’s still valuable on any blue row team. Considering he wants physical subs, his leader skill should’ve boosted RCV instead of HP.
	Ishida basically has a Norn board change with a two-turn haste tacked on. That haste is so strong that it’s well worth the cost of an increased cooldown. Sadly, being row-based, Ishida doesn’t have much of a home in TPA-dominated wood. Without Gon, there’s no elite level wood row lead on NA.
	Maeda is simply overshadowed by all of the other light rainbow leads. 27.56x with no other bonuses just isn’t good enough anymore. As a sub he is essentially the poor man’s LKali, which is actually kinda praise when you think about how good LKali is. His orb refresh could have more relevancy in the future as that type of active is the only way to get rid of locked orbs.
	Akechi is the dark Sanada, but has a distinct role as a sub for Typhon. His orb change interacts with Typhon’s very much in the same way Pandora’s does with Juggler’s, resulting in a half dark, half heart board. He doesn’t have much use outside of this, though, as devil rows are slowly dying as dark moves towards combos and TPAs.

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Grading scale. Ratings are weighed in favor of endgame viability. Ratings try to take the latest JP updates into consideration. The overall grade is not an average and is based on the normal distribution of the combined lead and sub ratings.

Day 1, 9/30
Name	Lead	Sub	Overall
Three Kingdoms
Cao Cao	B	A	B+
Sun Quan	B-	B+	B
Liu Bei	B-	A	B+
DQXQ	B	B+	B
Lu Bu	B+	B	B
Sengoku
Sanada Yukimura	B-	B	B-
Mori Motonari	B-	B+	B
Ishida Mitsunari	B	B+	B
Maeda Keiji	B	C+	B-
Akechi Mitsuhide	B-	B+	B

There isn’t much to say about the Three Kingdoms. While power creep has caught up to them, they’re still some of the most sought after subs in the game. I don’t think they’re worth rolling for during a 2x event as there are plenty of alternatives nowadays. The Sengoku aren’t a particularly good consolation prize either. If you were waiting for the 3K to come back, it’s probably a good idea to exercise some patience and wait for their next normal 3x godfest appearance.

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Grading scale. Ratings are weighed in favor of endgame viability. Ratings try to take the latest JP updates into consideration. The overall grade is not an average and is based on the normal distribution of the combined lead and sub ratings.

Day 2, 9/31
Name	Lead	Sub	Overall
Greek
Ares	C	A-	B-
Hermes	C	A-	B-
Artemis	C	B+	B-
Apollo	D	B	C-
Persephone	D	B	C-
Sengoku
Sanada Yukimura	B-	B	B-
Mori Motonari	B-	B+	B
Ishida Mitsunari	B	B+	B
Maeda Keiji	B	C+	B-
Akechi Mitsuhide	B-	B+	B

The Greeks quickly rose from obscurity to the foremost row subs in the game. Ares and Hermes are particularly good because they go extremely well with their elements’ MP Dragons. Considering that the Sengoku are also row subs, this is a decent day to roll if you’re trying to strengthen your row teams, 2x or not. If you need some GFEs as well this is a decent day to roll, just curb your pantheon expectations.

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