7DS: Origin Gowther vs. Elizabeth: Should F2P Players Summon?

For free-to-play (F2P) players in The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, Gowther represents a potential trap rather than a must-have addition to your roster. Damage tests comparing his performance at Potential 4 (P4) and Potential 6 (P6) against the standard P4 Elizabeth consistently show that Elizabeth’s damage amplification remains superior for team compositions. Unless you are chasing specific high-potential synergies, saving your resources for future banners is the most efficient strategy for long-term progression.

Evaluating the Damage Gap: Gowther vs. Elizabeth

The primary reason to exercise caution with the Gowther banner is the stark difference in output when compared to an established support like Elizabeth. Even when Gowther is pushed to higher potential levels, his current kit fails to provide the baseline damage amplification that Elizabeth offers to your main DPS units. In comparative tests, Elizabeth’s buffs remain more impactful across both crit and non-crit scenarios.

When testing Merlin as the primary damage dealer, the team's total output remains higher when paired with Elizabeth. Gowther’s contribution, even at P4 and P6, does not bridge this gap, making him a redundant pull for players who already have Elizabeth built. If your goal is to maximize your DPS output for elite bosses or challenging content, Elizabeth remains the superior investment of your limited currency.

The Grimoire Engraving and Ultimate Trap

A significant portion of Gowther’s value is locked behind his Grimoire Engraving, which is designed to enhance his Ultimate. However, the practical application of this mechanic is often overstated. In actual combat, the frequency with which you will be able to utilize his Ultimate—and the specific conditions required to see a benefit—makes this investment questionable.

Relying on Gowther’s Ultimate to buff your team’s damage requires a level of setup that often disrupts the flow of your rotation. For most F2P players, the resources required to engrave his Grimoire could be better spent on gear or potentials for characters who provide consistent, passive buffs. The "book" build, while intended to improve his support capabilities, simply does not offer enough utility to justify the cost compared to more straightforward, reliable support options.

Weapon Selection: Wand vs. Staff

Understanding the trade-offs between Gowther’s weapon choices is critical, though even the optimal build struggles to outperform the competition. Testing shows that while you can tweak his performance using different weapons, neither the Wand nor the Staff elevates him to "meta" status.

• Wand Build: Primarily used for specific utility scenarios, but lacks the raw damage amplification needed to displace top-tier supports.
• Staff Build: While intended for higher damage potential, the gains at P4 and P6 are marginal and do not scale effectively enough to justify prioritizing his banner.

The lack of significant scaling between P4 and P6 indicates that Gowther is not a "carry" support. His weapon builds are effectively side-grades that do not solve the fundamental issue of his weak baseline damage amplification. For a F2P player, choosing between these weapons is less important than recognizing that the unit itself currently occupies a lower tier in the support meta.

F2P Resource Management Strategy

For F2P players, the most dangerous aspect of the Gowther banner is the opportunity cost. Because you have a limited supply of summons, every pull spent on a unit that doesn't provide a massive power spike is a loss. Given that Elizabeth already covers the damage amplification role effectively, investing in Gowther provides diminishing returns.

The current meta in 7DS: Origin rewards players who focus on specialized, high-impact supports. Since Gowther’s damage amp doesn't outclass what you already have, your best move is to hold your currency for future banners that introduce new mechanics or significantly higher power ceilings. Do not fall for the "new character" hype if your current team is already clearing content efficiently with Elizabeth.

Conclusion: Why You Should Skip

The data from damage tests is clear: Gowther does not provide the performance increase necessary to be a priority pull. His reliance on high potential levels and niche engravings makes him an expensive project that delivers mediocre results for the average player. By skipping this banner, you protect your F2P resources and ensure you are ready for future characters who offer a more substantial impact on your progression and team damage potential.