Starting a new open-world gacha game can feel overwhelming, especially when there are many systems to learn right from the beginning. 7DS: Origin introduces several unique mechanics that make combat, team building, and progression different from most RPGs. Understanding these systems early can make your first hours in the game much smoother.
This beginner’s guide explains the most important mechanics you should know before diving into the game. From the triple weapon system to combat mechanics and summoning rules, here is everything you should understand on day one.
1. Understanding the Triple Weapon System
One of the most important mechanics in 7DS: Origin is the Triple Weapon System. Each character in the game can equip three different weapons, and each weapon can completely change how the character plays. Think of it as having three different versions of the same character depending on which weapon you use.
Here are the key things to know:
- Every weapon type has its own abilities and passives.
- Weapons can even change the character’s element in some cases.
- Even if you are only using one weapon in combat, the stats from the other two still apply.
Because of this, you should still upgrade all three weapons for your characters, even if you mainly use just one of them.
Generally, weapons that match the character’s original style from the series tend to perform best, but other weapons can still work well depending on your team setup.
2. Team Building Tips for Beginners
Team building becomes more important as you progress through the game. Early on, you can experiment with different characters, but eventually you will want to build element-focused teams, often called mono teams.
A mono team is a team where every character shares the same element.
For example, one of the strongest early teams revolves around Earth element characters, because there are currently several strong Earth units available. As more characters release, other elements will become more viable as full teams.
Another important tip is to focus on one main DPS character. This could be characters like:
- Gila
- Jericho
- Meliodas
- Diane
Your goal is to strengthen that main damage dealer while using other characters to support them.
3. The Burst Gauge System
During combat, you will notice a Burst Gauge that fills up while attacking enemies.
Once the gauge is full, you enter a short window where you can deal massive damage to enemies or bosses. This is the perfect time to use:
- Ultimate abilities
- High-damage skills
- Team combos
Different elements also trigger special effects when activating Burst. For example, Earth characters may apply Petrify, which can temporarily disable enemies.
Timing your burst activation correctly can significantly increase your damage output during boss fights.
4. Shared HP System
Unlike many RPGs where each character has their own health bar, 7DS: Origin uses a shared HP system.
This means:
- All characters share the same health pool.
- If the HP reaches zero, the entire team is defeated.
Because of this system, leveling all your characters is important. Even support characters should not be ignored since they contribute to your total HP.
5. Tag Team Mechanic and Counters
Another major feature in combat is the Tag Team mechanic. You will see a small meter that fills up during battle. When it is active, switching characters can trigger special tag abilities.
This system also plays an important role in countering boss attacks. When a boss begins charging a powerful attack, both the boss and your character icons may glow blue. This signals that you can perform a counter attack.
To trigger the counter:
- Switch to another character.
- Make sure the tag meter is available.
- Use the tag ability to interrupt the boss.
If done correctly, the boss will be knocked down, giving you a short window to deal heavy damage.
6. Ultimate Move Gauge
Ultimate moves in the game require Magic Points to activate.
You gain these points mainly by:
- Using abilities
- Switching characters frequently
A helpful trick is to build your ultimate gauge before entering a raid or boss fight. You can do this by switching between characters and using skills repeatedly until your gauge is full.
This allows you to start difficult fights with powerful ultimates ready.
7. Animation Cancel Combat Trick
A lesser-known mechanic in 7DS: Origin is the ability to switch characters during long animations. Some skills have lengthy startup animations. Normally you would wait for the animation to finish, but in many cases you can:
- Switch to a character
- Use their ability
- Immediately switch to another character
The first character will remain on the field finishing the animation while you continue attacking with another character. This lets you deal more damage in a shorter amount of time.
8. Cosmetics and Costumes
The game also includes several cosmetic features. Weapon cosmetics change the visual appearance of weapons but do not provide stats. These are mainly for customization. Costumes, however, do provide stat bonuses, meaning they can improve a character’s performance in battle.
9. Duplicate System Explained
Maxing out characters requires duplicates, but the system is not as difficult as it may seem. Normally, you need 10 duplicates (11 including the original character) to fully upgrade a character.
However, if you max the character’s mastery and weapon mastery, you can obtain four free duplicates. This reduces the total number of pulls needed to fully upgrade a character.
10. Summoning and Pity System
The summoning system in 7DS: Origin includes a clear pity mechanic.
Here is how it works:
- After 80 summons, you are guaranteed an SSR character.
- The SSR has a 50/50 chance between the featured character and a random one.
- If you lose the 50/50, the next SSR will be guaranteed to be the featured unit.
- After 120 summons, the featured character is guaranteed regardless.
Even if you obtain the character early, reaching 120 summons will still give you another copy.
11. Weapon Crafting Instead of Weapon Gacha
One of the most player-friendly systems in the game is how weapons work.
Unlike many gacha games, you do not summon for weapons.
Instead, weapons are crafted through gameplay, events, and materials collected during your adventure. This means players can gradually build powerful 5-star weapons without relying on luck.
7DS: Origin offers a combat system that may seem simple at first, but it actually has many layers once you start learning the mechanics. Systems like tag counters, burst timing, and weapon customization add depth that becomes more noticeable as you progress.
By understanding the triple weapon system, team building strategies, and combat mechanics early, you can progress through the game much faster and avoid common beginner mistakes. Taking time to learn these systems will make your first days in the game far more enjoyable while preparing you for the tougher content ahead.