For the many adventurers waiting with bated breath for Seven Knights Re:BIRTH (SKRB), the awakening of Delons has finally arrived. Given his legendary status as a powerhouse in the original game's PvP meta, the hype is palpable. He’s set to reclaim his throne as the cornerstone of offensive decks, just as he did in the glory days, but with a crucial survival buff tailored for the modern meta. KookminTree dives into what makes the new awakened Delons tick.

Q. What are Delons' primary skills after transforming?
A. Every single skill is designed to deal fatal damage to the opposition.

It’s fairly obvious why Delons is the go-to main dealer for offensive decks: his passive gives him absurd firepower. If his allies manage to stay upright, you can even stick him in the front line and he’ll still out-damage just about everyone. It gives you the flexibility to distribute your offensive pressure rather than relying solely on a 'main carry' slot—a solid choice if you aren't running into too many defensive turtle teams.

The secret sauce is his passive, 'Boundary of Death.' Every time an ally falls, he gains a stack of damage immunity and 16% critical damage. You get up to 6 stacks for immunity and 8 for crit damage. While 8 stacks might sound like a tall order, it’s surprisingly easy to hit. It counts even if allies revive via immortality or resurrection effects, and using his awakening skill instantly grants 3 stacks. By the time he transforms, he’s basically at max power.

Post-transformation, he also gains damage immunity whenever an enemy falls. Once Delons enters his Reaper form, the fight becomes a game of attrition where he uses that reliable immunity to pick off enemies one by one. Even if he’s the last man standing, a bit of luck can turn the tide of a losing battle.

Q. How should the operation of a Delons offensive deck change before and after the awakening skill?
A. Focus on surviving with various defensive tools, then mop up with buff removals and executions after he transforms.

You can't pilot a Delons deck the same way before and after he transforms. Before transformation, your priority is filling that awakening gauge as fast as possible. While leaning on heavy hitters like Lu Bu or Teo for early pressure is a viable strategy, it really depends on who you're facing. If you want consistency, I’d suggest prioritising Delons’ transformation to unleash his full potential.

The real trick here is keeping him alive. The current SKRB PvP meta is obsessed with status effects—just look at Skuld and Reginleif in magic decks, or Gellidus in defensive ones. Even with his recent buffs, Delons is still vulnerable to these pesky debuffs. I’ll break down how to patch that up in the equipment section below.

Once Delons successfully transforms, the gloves are off. His 'Reaper's Judgment' skill is particularly nasty against magic decks that rely heavily on immortality. It deals piercing damage to all enemies and, crucially, has a 100% chance to strip two buffs. You’ll be tearing through their immortality shields like paper.

Q. Any tips for setting up Delons?
A. His raw damage is already high enough, so I recommend focusing on 'Effect Resistance' for his armor.

As mentioned, status effects are his Achilles' heel. If you have allies like Rindr or Karl Heron to bail him out, you’re fine, but given his strength in late-game scenarios, he’ll often be left alone. Aiming for 100% Effect Resistance is your best bet to cover this weakness. His passive provides more than enough damage, so don’t stress over offensive armor stats.

For the rest, aim for the standard 100% Crit Rate and 100% Weakness Attack. If you can squeeze in that 100% Effect Resistance, you’re golden. Don’t waste slots on extra Attack or Crit Damage—the late-game scaling is already sufficient. My recommended priority for current arena setups is: Crit Rate > Effect Resistance > Weakness Attack.