The Seven Deadly Sins: How to Score 12,000 Points vs. Legend Boss Estarossa

In The Seven Deadly Sins, the Legend Boss Estarossa event presents a unique challenge that tests both your tactical precision and your ability to optimize team compositions. Reaching the 12,000-point threshold is not merely about raw combat power; it is about strategic adherence to specific mission objectives. By separating your gameplay into a "Point Rush" phase and a "Speed Farming" phase, you can maximize your event currency yield while minimizing the time spent in the boss arena.

Prioritizing 12,000 Points Through Mission Objectives

To consistently hit the 12,000-point mark, you must shift your focus away from brute-forcing the boss and toward completing the secondary mission objectives displayed in the battle menu. These objectives often reward players for specific playstyles, such as using a set number of skills, finishing within a specific turn count, or utilizing units of a particular attribute.

Many players fail to hit the 12,000-point milestone because they prioritize team damage over mission criteria. If the mission requires you to use three debuff skills or survive for a specific number of turns, incorporate those actions early. Even if your team’s combat class (CC) is not at the absolute ceiling, meeting these secondary goals provides the point multipliers necessary to bypass the need for an overpowered roster.

High-Speed Farming Strategy: Level 5 Efficiency

For players focused on rapid resource acquisition and event currency, the Level 5 stage is the most efficient target for a two-turn clear. The goal here is to reduce the "time-to-reward" ratio. By minimizing animation time and input requirements, you can maximize the number of runs completed per hour.

• Turn 1: Use a strong Area-of-Effect (AoE) skill to clear the initial mob wave instantly. Avoid using single-target skills that require unnecessary targeting time.
• Turn 2: Unleash your highest-damage Ultimate or a high-rank single-target card to eliminate Estarossa.
• Team Composition: Prioritize units with "Passive" stat boosts. These save you from using active buff cards, which consume precious time and turn slots.

Optimized Teams for Level 7 Farming

The Level 7 difficulty is the pinnacle of the event and requires a more calculated approach. While speed remains vital, Estarossa’s increased damage output and restrictive debuffs can quickly derail a run. A high-speed farming team for Level 7 must be self-sufficient.

When building for Level 7, ensure your team includes at least one unit capable of cleansing debuffs. Estarossa’s mechanics are designed to lock your abilities; if your team is constantly crowd-controlled, your clear times will balloon, negating any benefits gained from raw DPS. Place your primary damage dealer in the center slot to benefit from sub-slot passives, which provide free, permanent stat increases without requiring manual activation.

The Strategy of Separation: Points vs. Materials

One of the most common mistakes in The Seven Deadly Sins is attempting to "do it all" in a single run. Attempting to hit the 12,000-point mission objectives while simultaneously trying to farm materials at maximum speed is usually inefficient.

• Phase 1: The Point Rush. Use a team specifically designed to fulfill every secondary mission objective. Ignore speed; focus entirely on the checkboxes required for the 12,000-point reward. Once you hit the threshold, stop using this team.
• Phase 2: Material Farming. Once your 12,000 points are secured, switch to your fastest clear team. Do not worry about score bonuses during these runs. Your only goal here is to clear the stage as fast as possible to hoard event currency.

Essential Unit Synergy for Estarossa

Estarossa’s AI often punishes players for "hoarding" cards or waiting for rank-ups. Therefore, you should prioritize units that provide consistent damage output at Rank 1. This keeps your momentum high and prevents the boss from stalling the match.

When refining your team, check for these three roles:

1. The Cleanser: A unit that can remove debuffs. This is non-negotiable for Level 7 survival.
2. The AoE Specialist: A unit capable of wiping out wave-one mobs in a single card usage.
3. The Passive Buffer: Units that increase your team’s Attack or Penetration rate via their passive ability. By relying on passives, you keep your hand free for damage-dealing cards rather than tactical buffs.

Avoiding Common Pitfalls

• Over-investing in CC: High CC is not a requirement for the 12,000-point mission. If your team is struggling, look at your mission requirements rather than your gear.
• Holding Ultimate Moves: Unless you need the Ultimate for a specific mission objective (e.g., "Finish the boss with an Ultimate"), use it as soon as it is ready. Holding onto ultimates often results in wasted damage potential.
• Ignoring Sub-Slots: Always place a unit in the sub-slot that provides a passive buff to the entire team. This is essentially a free stat increase that requires zero card usage.

By following this two-phase strategy, you can conquer the Legend Boss Estarossa event efficiently. Focus on the 12,000-point objective first, then pivot to a high-speed farming setup to maximize your rewards in The Seven Deadly Sins. Mastering this balance between tactical mission completion and high-speed execution is the hallmark of a veteran player.