Heathcliff, The Heartbroken

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This is about the Distorted Version of LCB Heathcliff. For the Mirror Version of Heathcliff fight, see Heathcliff?

“	Yes. I shall become an infernal hound; snarling, tearing at the fabric of the City… And I will shove its remnants into this sack… and grate it across the broken earth. I curse myself… and everything that did this to me and Cathy…	”
–Heathcliff, The Heartbroken

Heathcliff, The Heartbroken

Heathcliff, The Heartbroken

Info
Risk Level		Code	Undef.	Core	2396

Parts

• Body
• The Chain

Status
	1821		2~4		45
Stagger Thresholds
30% (546) - 0% (0)
Resistances
Endure [x0.8]		Endure [x0.8]		Endure [x0.8]

Weak [x1.2]

Weak [x1.2]

Endure [x0.8]

Ineff. [x0.5]

Weak [x1.5]

Normal [x1]

Weak [x1.5]

Status
	288		2~4		105
Resistances
Normal [x1]		Normal [x1]		Normal [x1]

Weak [x1.2]

Weak [x1.2]

Normal [x1]

Normal [x1]

Weak [x1.5]

Normal [x1]

Weak [x1.5]

Skills

Body

2 + 3

Brush Wounds 45 (45+0) Atk Weight ⯀ Amt. x1 [On Hit] Inflict 4 Bleed [Heads Hit] Inflict +1 Bleed Count [On Hit] Inflict 4 Bleed [Heads Hit] Inflict +2 Bleed Count

Body

2 + 4

Broken Heart 45 (45+0) Atk Weight ⯀ Amt. x1 [Clash Win] Gain 3 Defense Level Up next turn [On Hit] Inflict 2 Defense Level Down next turn [Heads Hit] Inflict 4 Bleed [On Hit] Inflict 2 Defense Level Down next turn [Heads Hit] Inflict +3 Bleed Count

The Chain

1 + 1

Ruination, Wailing, and Lamentation 48 (45+3) Atk Weight ⯀ Amt. x1 [Unclashable] [On Hit] Inflict 1 Fragile [On Hit] Gain 1 Attack Power Up next turn [On Kill] Gain 2 Attack Power Up next turn

Body

3 + 4

Undeserving of Speech 48 (45+3) Atk Weight ⯀ Amt. x1 [On Use] If the target has 8+ Bleed, Clash Power +1 [Heads Hit] If the target has 4+ Bleed, the next Coin deals +20% more damage [On Hit] If the target has 3+ negative effects, reuse this coin (1 time max)

The Chain

2 + 3

Bodysack 47 (45+2) Atk Weight ⯀ Amt. x1 [On Use] Base Power +1 for every 5 Bleed on target (max 3) [On Use] Clash Power +1 for every negative effect on target (max 2) [Clash Lose] Gain 20 Defense Level Down [Clash Lose] Gain 1 Fettered Woe [On Hit] Inflict 1 Defense Level Down [Heads Hit] If the target has 8+ Bleed, the last coin deals +30% more damage [On Hit] Inflict 1 Defense Level Down [Heads Hit] If the target has 8+ Bleed, the last coin deals +30% more damage [On Hit] Inflict 1 Defense Level Down [Heads Hit] If the target has 8+ Bleed, the last coin deals +30% more damage [On Hit] If this Skill flips all Heads, inflict 2 Fragile next turn

Body

5 + 5

Lunacy of the Frenzied Wolf 48 (45+3) Atk Weight ⯀ Amt. x1 [On Use] Base Power +1 for every 5 Bleed on target (max 4) [On Use] Clash Power +1 for every negative effect on target (max 2) [Clash Lose] If the target has Subject of Wrath, raise this unit's Stagger Threshold by 100 next turn. If this unit does not have a Stagger threshold, create a new Stagger threshold at 0. [On Hit] Inflict 1 Defense Level Down [On Hit] Inflict 1 Defense Level Down [On Hit] Inflict 1 Defense Level Down [On Hit] If every coin of this Skill hits, reuse this Coin (3 times max)

The Chain

1 + 1

Reflexive Revenge 45 (45+0) Atk Weight ⯀ Amt. x1 [On Hit] Inflict 2 Bleed [On Hit] Inflict 2 Bleed

Passives

Sack

- When this unit has the Chain, all Parts gain 1 Attack Power Up and 2 Damage Up
- When the Chain is broken, starting next turn, gain 2 Bind and +0.7 to all physical resistances until the end of this Encounter

Ressentiment

When this unit has 35% or less HP: If the target has a higher HP percentage than this unit, Clash Power +2

Infernal Hound

When the Chain is broken, inflict Subject of Wrath to a random enemy.
Starting next turn, prioritize target with Subject of Wrath.

Chaotic Hunt

Clash Win: Clash Power -1 for the next Clash (max 2)
Clash Lose: Clash Power +1 for the next Clash (max 2)

Humanity Abandoned

Turn Start: gain 2 Damage Up.

Spite-driven

If this Unit's current HP percentage is 30% or less:
- Blunt Skills Deal +20% more damage
- Gain 1 Attack Power Up and 2 Fragile with every turn that passes. (3 times max)

Behavior

Heathcliff, The Heartbroken starts the battle with Deep Bereavement, and the effect persists throughout the battle.

Attack Pattern

When The Chain part is not broken, Heathcliff, The Heartbroken follows a simple Skill rotation that consists of 5-Turn cycles:
- Brush Wounds, Brush Wounds, Broken Heart, Broken Heart, 'Ruination, Wailing, and Lamentation', Reflexive Revenge
- Brush Wounds, Brush Wounds, Broken Heart, Broken Heart, 'Ruination, Wailing, and Lamentation', Reflexive Revenge
- Undeserving of Speech, Undeserving of Speech, Brush Wounds, Brush Wounds, 'Ruination, Wailing, and Lamentation', Reflexive Revenge
- Bodysack, Bodysack, Bodysack, Reflexive Revenge, 'Ruination, Wailing, and Lamentation', Brush Wounds
- Bodysack, Bodysack, Bodysack, Reflexive Revenge, 'Ruination, Wailing, and Lamentation', Undeserving of Speech

When The Chain part is broken, Heathcliff, The Heartbroken uses an alternate Skill rotation:
- Brush Wounds, Broken Heart, Undeserving of Speech, Lunacy of the Frenzied Wolf
- Brush Wounds, Brush Wounds, Undeserving of Speech, Lunacy of the Frenzied Wolf

Parts

Heathcliff, The Heartbroken is made up of two parts: The Chain and the Body. When The Chain is broken, it is permanently destroyed; it is no longer targetable, and does not regenerate. Breaking the Body does not have any effect on the execution of its Skills, and the part regenerates after one Turn.

Events

There are two Combat Events. The first occurs when the Body of Heathcliff, The Heartbroken is Staggered for the first time.

Combat Event

Heathcliff, Heartbroken, is shaking and stumbling.
What is that fluid dribbling from his mouth? Is it blood… or tears of sorrow?
… This might be our chance to convey something to Heathcliff.

Who should I go with? Gloom Advantage: ≥ 12 No Advantage: ≥ 14 Check Passed I approached Heathcliff with [Sinner] by my side. "<Heathcliff.>" I carefully try talking to him, but he shrinks back as though he's afraid of something. … Maybe my voice can't reach him. I ask [Sinner] to relay my words to Heathcliff. "<I can't empathize with everything you've gone through. I haven't the experience…>" "<… But I do know that these actions won't do anything to lessen your pain.>" Maybe the words had an effect on him. Heathcliff the Heartbroken writhes and growls lightly, as though something inside hurts. I don't know if this helped him, or if all we did was pouring salt on his wounds, but… … he's getting back up to his feet. I'm certain that this is far from over. [Heathcliff, the Heartbroken] gains 2 Fragile [Heathcliff, the Heartbroken] gains 1 Bind next turn Check Failed I approached Heathcliff with [Sinner] by my side. "<Heathcliff.>" I carefully try talking to him, but he shrinks back as though he's afraid of something. … Maybe my voice can't reach him. I ask [Sinner] to relay my words to Heathcliff. "<I can't empathize with everything you've gone through. I haven't the experience…>" "<… But I do know that these actions won't do anything to lessen your pain.>" "…!!!!" He suddenly lets out a mournful howl. Maybe my words couldn't get through to him, or maybe I just poured salt in his wounds. The painful cry pierces all of our hearts. Mine, and the Sinners'… [Heathcliff, the Heartbroken] gains 1 Attack Power Up next turn [Sinner] takes 20 SP damage

The second Combat Event occurs when The Chain part is broken and the Body part is Staggered for the second time.

Combat Event

Once again, Heathcliff the Heartbroken falls to the ground.

He is hyperventilating and shaking his head wildly. It is a difficult sight to bear.

The fluid pooled and pooled on the ground until it became a small puddle.

I must now carry Heathcliff's sorrow. Who will accompany me? Gloom/ Envy Advantage: ≥ 13 No Advantage: ≥ 15 Check Passed Once again, I approached Heathcliff with [Sinner] by my side. "<Don't let that hatred consume you, Heathcliff.>" Ah, no. This isn't it… I have to say something that can actually reach into his heart. "<Everything's changed. You, people around you… it's not like the past, not anymore.>" "<You can still change, and you have the capability to do so. And there are those who can help you along the way, too.>" "<I'll turn the clock as many times as you need.>" "<Until you can finally see the path you're meant to walk…>" … I wonder if he can hear us. I'll just have to hope that the quiet growl is a positive sign… [Heathcliff, the Heartbroken] gains 2 Fragile [Sinner] heals 30 HP and SP Check Failed I approached Heathcliff with [Sinner] by my side. "<Don't let that hatred consume you, Heathcliff.>" No, I said something like this when Sinclair was about to melt away, too. I must say something that can actually reach into Heathcliff's heart… "…!" Maybe I was too hesitant. Or maybe he felt threatened by the Sinner next to me, who was standing ready with their weapon drawn. Heathcliff the Heartbroken suddenly leaped and assumed a tense, aggressive posture. Maybe trying to talk him down is no longer an option… [Heathcliff, the Heartbroken] heals 400 HP to Core and Part [Sinner] takes 20 SP damage

Notes

The triggering condition for the Status Effect Fettered Woe is either at the next Turn End after reaching 3+ Count, or when the part with the Fettered Woe Status Effect sufferes another Clash Lose.

Text

This is the first fight to have red text on Screen during the fight that isn't song lyrics, like many other fights in Library of Ruina.

• Me... a thing lesser than a savage beast... must I keep pretending to be a human?
• We killed Catherine... we don't deserve to live.
• I keep... hearing a voice in my head...
• My vulgar, low birth can't change.
• I couldn't change. Just a ragged sack full of waste, that's what I am.
• I don't need to speak as humans do. I only howl.
• Cathy, I'm back... Please...
• You and I... shoved into a sack... we must shatter into a thousand pieces.
• I will drag it all down... to the ends of the inferno.

Observation Logs

Log Writer: Don Quixote

• Level 1

Allow me to describe Sir Heathcliff!

(There used to be records of Don Quixote’s subjective opinions regarding Heathcliff here, but it’s gone now. Erased by Faust, most likely.)

… Allow me to describe Sir Heathcliff, who had transformed into a wolf…

Mayhap it has aught to do with the fact that they are both wolven, yet I saw quite a bit of similarities between Sir Heathcliff and Hindley! The mournful look, for one!

Hmmmmm, howbeit, Sir Heathcliff was much more fierce and wrathful! I sensed much more stubbornness and bullheadedness in him than in Hindley.

The greatest contrast may be the fact that Sir Heathcliff’s eyes were gleaming with violet light, and that he carried a sack attached to his body by a chain!

Indeed, the selfsame sack he swung in battle afore! Whoosh! He doth the very same even in his wolven form!

I had thought that he was swinging with abandon, yet there was method to his madness! Oft did I espy him targeting strategically, as though he was out on a hunt! It appeared that he primarily targeted those who destroyed the chain.

Thus we sought to flank him, hoping that this indicated a frail body… alas! His entire body was ironclad, covered from head to paw with sturdy metal plates!

Hm, ‘twas quite difficult to strike his back thanks to the numerous thorns on his back, and… Ah! Verily, attacking a friend was, in of itself, a difficult task indeed! Prithee, let there be no misunderstanding regarding my stance on the matter!

Well, we still did return Sir Heathcliff back to his usual self with our combined might! Let thee never change again!

Aha! Forsooth, worry not should thee find thyself changed again! We shall beat thee senseless back to thy original form!

→ I-I wish there was a different way to bring people back. It looked like he was in a lot of pain whenever we hit him… (Sinclair)

→ Then I shall beat him less painfully! (Don Quixote)

→ That’s not at all what I’m talking about… (Sinclair)

→ We lack the sufficient information regarding Distortions to devise a different plan of action. Even if we were to discover a way, there is no guarantee that it is something universally applicable. Therefore, I conclude that we must prioritize suppression via martial strength. However, if you consider inflicting pain to be an unsavory element in the process, utilizing weaker strikes may be an alternative method. (Faust)

→ You know what…? Nevermind. (Sinclair)

Trivia

• In the music track that plays during this fight, Heathcliff can be heard speaking, saying "I don't know... Catherine..." in Korean.