Proving Grounds/August 2022

This page only contains information unique to this iteration of Proving Grounds.
For event basics, see the Proving Grounds main article.

Event duration:	08:00 UTC, August 20, 202217:00 JST, August 20, 2022 - 07:59 UTC, August 27, 202216:59 JST, August 27, 2022
	Displayed time is based on your local machine's clock.

The August 2022 iteration of Proving Grounds features Water enemies.

For new players

• Proving Grounds is geared towards advanced players, but has significant rewards that even relatively new players can obtain.
• Obtain the SR/SSR Tickets and Proving Grounds SSR Ticket
  • Save SR/SSR Tickets for Premium Gala or Flash Gala banners, or banners with seasonal characters. This ticket is not affected by rate ups and does not provide Cerulean Sparks, but it can draw anything from the current Draw banner.
  • Proving Grounds SSR Ticket can be used immediately. This ticket has a static draw pool regardless of when it is used.

Notable Rewards

• Clarion
• Bident

Sortie Field Effect

For this Proving Grounds, critical hit DMG will be supplemented! Include characters that boost critical hit rate in your party and blast your way to victory!

Characters with skills that boost critical hit rate will be indicated by an icon displayed under their thumbnail on the character list when forming a sortie party.

Event Battles

Sorties

CAUTION: Enemies take reduced damage from elements they are not weak to in these battles.

Lvl 1 Ocean Trooper Edit battle
Cost to Host: 20 AP	Unlock: Enter event

Wave	Name	Lvl	HP	Charge	Mode
Battle 1	Aqua Gyre	20	120,000	◇	No
	Crusher	20	150,000	◇◇	No
	Freezin' Skeleton	20	140,000	◇◇◇	No
Battle 2	Frost Gargoyle	20	330,000	◇	No
	Water Elemental	20	270,000	◇◇	No

Rewards
First clear: Crystal ×50

Wooden	Silver	Gold
Gold Badge Water Orb Blue Tome	Angel itemRandom R Angel Weapon or Queen Flawed Prism Flood Scroll	Hammer of Water
Both battles can drop all items. Drop table last updated: 2019-02-09The game changes over time. If the drop tables become incorrect please notify the wiki staff., all stated drop rates are estimates.

CAUTION: Enemies take reduced damage from elements they are not weak to in these battles.

Lvl 2 Ocean Trooper Edit battle
Cost to Host: 30 AP	Unlock: Clear Very Hard

Wave	Name	Lvl	HP	Charge	Mode
Battle 1	Silt Ray	30	800,000	◇◇◇	No
	Wyvern	30	700,000	◇◇	No
	Wyvern	30	600,000	◇◇	No
Battle 2	King Sea Serpent	30	3,000,000	◇◇	Yes
	Special Attacks		Triggers and Notes
	Serpent Stare TR 75% Targets: All allies Deals: Water DMG (100%) Effect: Skill Sealed (All allies) (Debuffs only inflicted on allies that take DMG) Bite to Death TR 25% Targets: One ally Deals: Water DMG (300%) Effect: Putrefied (One ally) (Debuffs only inflicted on allies that take DMG)		75% Trigger Casts Serpent Stare. 25% Trigger Casts Bite to Death.
N - Normal, OD - Overdrive, TR - Trigger

Rewards
First clear: Crystal ×50, Dancing Among BubblesRewards Crystal ×10

Wooden	Silver	Gold
Gold Badge Water Orb Blue Tome	Angel itemRandom R Angel Weapon or Queen Frost Orb Flood Scroll	Archangel itemRandom SR Archangel Weapon or Queen Hammer of Water Clarion Bident
Drop table last updated: 2019-02-09The game changes over time. If the drop tables become incorrect please notify the wiki staff., all stated drop rates are estimates.

CAUTION: Enemies take reduced damage from elements they are not weak to in these battles.

Lvl 3 Ocean Trooper Edit battle
Cost to Host: 40 AP	Unlock: Clear Extreme

Wave	Name	Lvl	HP	Charge	Mode
Battle 1	Arzentaum	50	9,000,000	◇◇	No
	Special Attacks		Triggers and Notes
	Flaming Slash Targets: One ally Deals: Water DMG Effect: BlindedAttacks have a slight chance to miss Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining. (One ally) (Debuffs only inflicted on allies that take DMG)
Battle 2	Wasserbeast	50	12,000,000	◇◇	Yes
	Special Attacks		Triggers and Notes
	Horn Drill N Targets: One ally Deals: Water DMG (100%) Effect: DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted Local status effect (Self) / ATK DownATK is lowered Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining. (One ally) (Debuffs only inflicted on allies that take DMG) Pulsar Explosion OD TR 25% Targets: All allies Deals: Water DMG (300%) Effect: DEF DownDEF is lowered Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining. (All allies) (Debuffs only inflicted on allies that take DMG) Tsunami N OD TR 50% Targets: All allies Deals: Water DMG (100%) Effect: ATK UpATK is boosted Local status effect (Self)		50% Trigger Casts Tsunami. 25% Trigger Casts Pulsar Explosion.
N - Normal, OD - Overdrive, TR - Trigger

Rewards
First clear: Crystal ×50, WasserklingeRewards Crystal ×30

Wooden	Silver	Gold
Gold Badge Water Orb Blue Tome	Angel itemRandom R Angel Weapon or Queen Frost Orb Flood Scroll Deluge Fragment Fury Pebble	Archangel itemRandom SR Archangel Weapon or Queen Tidal Whorl Rainbow Prism Damascus Grain Hammer of Water Cerulean Maul Clarion Bident
Both battles can drop all items. Drop table based on previous Proving Ground iteration. Drop table last updated: 2019-02-09The game changes over time. If the drop tables become incorrect please notify the wiki staff., all stated drop rates are estimates.

CAUTION: Enemies take reduced damage from elements they are not weak to in these battles.

Lvl 4 Ocean Trooper Edit battle
Cost to Host: 50 AP, 1/day	Unlock: Clear Extreme+

Wave	Name	Lvl	HP	Charge	Mode
Battle 1	Loreley	100	72,500,000	◇◇	No
	Special Attacks		Triggers and Notes
	Necro Hail N TR 25% Targets: Random allies Deals: Water DMG (20-hit / 20%) Effect: ATK DownATK is lowered Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining. (All allies) (Debuffs only inflicted on allies that take DMG) Vacuous Mist N TR 50% Effect: BlindedAttacks have a slight chance to miss Duration: 4.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 4 turns remaining. / DEF DownDEF is lowered Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining. (All allies) / UpliftedCharge diamonds fill more quickly Local status effect (Self)		50% Trigger Casts Vacuous Mist. 25% Trigger Casts Necro Hail.
Battle 2	Wasserbeast	100	90,000,000	◇◇◇	Yes
	Special Attacks		Triggers and Notes
	Horn Drill N TR 75% Targets: One ally Deals: Water DMG (400%) Effect: DEF DownDEF is lowered Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. / ParalyzedCan't attack Duration: 1.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 1 turn remaining. (One ally) (Debuffs only inflicted on allies that take DMG) Pulsar Explosion OD TR 25% Targets: All allies Deals: Water DMG (400%) Effect: BlindedAttacks have a slight chance to miss Duration: 4.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 4 turns remaining. / 100% Charge CutInstantly reduces Charge Bar by 100% Strength: 100% (All allies) (Debuffs only inflicted on allies that take DMG) Tsunami N OD TR 50% Targets: All allies Deals: Water DMG (300%) Effect: 20% CollapsedCharge bar is lowered on every turn Strength: 20%Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. / C.A. SealedCan't use charge attack Duration: 1.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 1 turn remaining. (All allies) / ATK UpATK is boosted Duration: Infinite (Self) (Debuffs only inflicted on allies that take DMG)		75% Trigger Casts Horn Drill. 50% Trigger Casts Tsunami. 25% Trigger Casts Pulsar Explosion.
N - Normal, OD - Overdrive, TR - Trigger

Rewards
First clear: Crystal ×50, Snowy BeautyRewards Crystal ×50

Wooden	Silver	Gold
Gold Badge	Flawless Prism Flood Scroll	Clarion Bident Hammer of Water Cerulean Maul
Drop table last updated: 2019-02-09The game changes over time. If the drop tables become incorrect please notify the wiki staff., all stated drop rates are estimates.

High-Difficulty Sorties

CAUTION: Enemies take reduced damage from elements they are not weak to in these battles.

Lvl 5 Ocean Trooper Edit battle
Cost to Host: 50 AP; 0 AP after first clear	Unlock: Clear Maniac

Wave	Name	Lvl	HP	Charge	Mode
Battle 1	Slimy Serpent	120	15,000,000	◇◇◇	No
	Special Attacks		Triggers and Notes
	Downstream Migration TR 50% Targets: Random allies Deals: Water DMG (3-hit / 80%) Effect: WeakenedCan't attack Duration: 1.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 1 turn remaining. (One ally) (Debuffs only inflicted on allies that take DMG) Slime Effect: Mirror ImageNext one-to-one attack received will be ineffective (Effect removed on next all-foe all-ally attack) / DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted Local status effect (Self) Underwater Vibration Targets: All allies Deals: Water DMG Effect: Skill SealedCan't use skills Duration: 1.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 1 turn remaining. (All allies) (Debuffs only inflicted on allies that take DMG)		50% Trigger Casts Downstream Migration.
	Slimy Serpent	120	15,000,000	◇◇◇	No
	Special Attacks		Triggers and Notes
	Downstream Migration TR 50% Targets: Random allies Deals: Water DMG (3-hit / 120%) Effect: Held UnderHP is lowered every turn and can't be recovered / Attacks have a slight chance to miss Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. (One ally) (Debuffs only inflicted on allies that take DMG) Slime Effect: Mirror ImageNext one-to-one attack received will be ineffective (Effect removed on next all-foe all-ally attack) / DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted Local status effect (Self) Underwater Vibration Targets: All allies Deals: Water DMG Effect: SuffocateHP is lowered on every turn Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. (All allies) (Debuffs only inflicted on allies that take DMG)		50% Trigger Casts Downstream Migration.
Battle 2	Guardian of the Abyss	120	72,000,000	◇◇◇	Yes
	Special Attacks		Triggers and Notes
	Tentacle Barrage N TR 75% Targets: Random allies Deals: Water DMG (12-hit / 60%) Effect: ATK UpATK is boosted Local status effect (Self) Tentacle Smack OD TR 25% Targets: All allies Deals: Water DMG (400%) Effect: DA DownDouble attack rate is lowered Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. / TA DownTriple attack rate is lowered Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. / SlashedHP is lowered on every turn Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. (All allies) (Debuffs only inflicted on allies that take DMG) Tree Spores N TR 50% Targets: All allies Deals: Water DMG (100%) Effect: ATK DownATK is lowered Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. / CollapsedCharge bar is lowered on every turn Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. / ParalyzedCan't attack Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. (All allies) (Debuffs only inflicted on allies that take DMG)		75% Trigger Casts Tentacle Barrage. 50% Trigger Casts Tree Spores. 25% Trigger Casts Tentacle Smack.
Battle 3	Abyssaroi	120	110,000,000	◇◇	Yes
	Special Attacks		Triggers and Notes
	Storm Thrust N TR 75% Targets: Random allies Deals: Water DMG (12-hit / 60%) Effect: Held UnderHP is lowered every turn and can't be recovered / Attacks have a slight chance to miss Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. / DEF DownDEF is lowered Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. (One ally) (Debuffs only inflicted on allies that take DMG) Whirlpool TR 50% Effect: ATK UpATK is boosted Local status effect / DEF UpDEF is boosted Local status effect / UpliftedCharge diamonds fill more quickly Local status effect (Self) Tidal Wave N OD TR 25% Targets: All allies Deals: Water DMG (400%) Effect: SuffocateHP is lowered on every turn Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. / ATK DownATK is lowered Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. (All allies) (Debuffs only inflicted on allies that take DMG)		75% Trigger Casts Storm Thrust. 50% Trigger Casts Whirlpool. 25% Trigger Casts Tidal Wave.
N - Normal, OD - Overdrive, TR - Trigger

Rewards
First clear: Crystal ×50, Command the TidesRewards Crystal ×50

Wooden	Silver	Gold
Gold Badge Prism Chip		Blue Dragon Scale Clarion Bident
Drop table last updated: 2019-02-09The game changes over time. If the drop tables become incorrect please notify the wiki staff., all stated drop rates are estimates.

CAUTION: Enemies take reduced damage from elements they are not weak to in these battles.

Lvl 6 Ocean Trooper Edit battle
Cost to Host: 50 AP; 0 AP after first clear	Unlock: Clear Proud

Wave	Name	Lvl	HP	Charge	Mode
Battle 1	Echinus	150	110,000,000	◇◇◇	Yes
	Special Attacks		Triggers and Notes
	Max Acceleration N TR 75% Targets: Random allies Deals: Water DMG (16-hit / 40%) Effect: DEF DownDEF is lowered Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. (All allies) (Debuffs only inflicted on allies that take DMG) Aqua Pillar N TR 50% Targets: Random allies Deals: Water DMG (6-hit / 90%) Effect: PoisonedHP is lowered on every turn Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. / Deadly PoisonHP is lowered on every turn Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. (All allies) (Debuffs only inflicted on allies that take DMG) Infinite Needles OD TR 25% Targets: All allies Deals: Plain DMG (40% of max HP) Effect: SlashedHP is lowered on every turn Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. (All allies) (Debuffs only inflicted on allies that take DMG)		75% Trigger Casts Max Acceleration. 50% Trigger Casts Aqua Pillar. 25% Trigger Casts Infinite Needles.
Battle 2	Gesandter der Seele	150	132,000,000	◇◇	Yes
	Special Attacks		Triggers and Notes
	Oktopwned N TR 75% Targets: All allies Deals: Water DMG (800%) Effect: InkedHP bar is hidden / Attacks have a chance to miss Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. / PoisonedHP is lowered on every turn Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. / 1 Buff Effect Removed (All allies) (Debuffs only inflicted on allies that take DMG) Sea Meteor N OD TR 50% Targets: All allies Deals: Water DMG (650%) Effect: DEF DownDEF is lowered Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. / C.A. SealedCan't use charge attack Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. / 1 Buff Effect Removed (All allies) (Debuffs only inflicted on allies that take DMG) Home Run OD TR 25% Targets: One ally Deals: Water DMG (2000%) Effect: ParalyzedCan't attack Duration: 1.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 1 turn remaining. / 5 Buff Effects Removed (One ally) (Debuffs only inflicted on allies that take DMG)		75% Trigger Casts Oktopwned. 50% Trigger Casts Sea Meteor. 25% Trigger Base charge diamonds: 2 → 1 Casts Home Run.
Battle 3	Nereid	150	154,000,000	◇◇◇	Yes
	Special Attacks		Triggers and Notes
	Twinkling Tide N OD TR 75% Targets: All allies Deals: Water DMG (500%) Effect: DEF DownDEF is lowered Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining. / DA DownDouble attack rate is lowered Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining. / TA DownTriple attack rate is lowered Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining. / -100% Charge CutInstantly reduces Charge Bar by -100% Strength: -100% (All allies) (Debuffs only inflicted on allies that take DMG) Jellyfish Canopy TR 50% Effect: ATK UpATK is boosted Duration: 4.5 turnsLocal status effectApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 4 turns remaining. / Bonus Water DMGDeals bonus water DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks Duration: 4.5 turnsLocal status effectApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 4 turns remaining. / DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted Duration: 4.5 turnsLocal status effectApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 4 turns remaining. / TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted Duration: 4.5 turnsLocal status effectApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 4 turns remaining. / DMG CutTaking less DMG Duration: 2.5 turnsLocal status effectApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. / UpliftedCharge diamonds fill more quickly Duration: 2.5 turnsLocal status effectApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. (Self) Abysmal Waters OD TR 25% Targets: Random allies Deals: Water DMG (6-hit / 150%) Effect: Held UnderHP is lowered every turn and can't be recovered / Attacks have a slight chance to miss Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. / SuffocateHP is lowered on every turn Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. / CollapsedCharge bar is lowered on every turn Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase. On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. (All allies) (Debuffs only inflicted on allies that take DMG)		75% Trigger Casts Twinkling Tide. 50% Trigger Casts Jellyfish Canopy. 25% Trigger Casts Abysmal Waters.
N - Normal, OD - Overdrive, TR - Trigger

Rewards
First clear: Crystal ×50, Down Where It's WetterRewards Crystal ×50

Wooden	Silver	Gold
Gold Badge Prism Chip Blue Tome	Flawless Prism Frost Orb Deluge Fragment	Archangel itemRandom SR Archangel Weapon or Queen Rainbow Prism Clarion Bident
Drop table last updated: 2019-02-09The game changes over time. If the drop tables become incorrect please notify the wiki staff., all stated drop rates are estimates.

Event Rewards

Sortie Completion Loot

Completing a sortie rewards a red chest with an assortment of random loot. Drop rates and available contents are affected by the difficulty completed. Loot that can be obtained from a lower difficulty can also be obtained in higher difficulties.

Very Hard	Extreme	Extreme+	Maniac	Proud	Proud+
Blue Tome Copper Spellbook Silver Spellbook (Rare) Leviathan Anima Leviathan Omega Anima Fanned Fin	Champion Merit Supreme Merit (Rare) Blue Sky Crystal (Rare) True Water Anima Water Pinion Clarion (Rare) Bident (Rare)	Water Crystal Damascus Grain (Rare) Frozen Hell Prism	Water Quartz Water Urn Coronation Ring (Rare) Hammer of Water Cerulean Maul	Lineage Ring	Permafrost Earrings

Badge Rewards

Badge rewards are earned when the requisite number of badges is collected. You do not spend badges for these rewards.

	Reward
1	Rupie ×10,000
3	Half Elixir ×1
6	Soul Berry ×3
9	CP ×50
12	Copper Spellbook ×1
15	SR/SSR Ticket ×1
18	Rupie ×10,000
21	Half Elixir ×1
24	Soul Berry ×3
27	Rupie ×10,000
30	Hammer of Water ×1
35	Coronation Ring ×1
40	Soul Berry ×3
45	CP ×50
50	Copper Spellbook ×1
55	Animus Codex ×1
60	Hammer of Water ×2
65	Rupie ×10,000
70	Half Elixir ×1
75	Soul Berry ×3
80	SR/SSR Ticket ×1

	Reward
85	Rupie ×10,000
90	Hammer of Water ×2
95	Half Elixir ×1
100	Soul Berry ×3
105	CP ×50
110	Copper Spellbook ×1
115	Aug 2022 PG SSR Ticket ×1
120	Rupie ×10,000
125	Half Elixir ×2
130	Soul Berry ×5
135	Silver Spellbook ×1
140	Bident ×1
145	Cerulean Maul ×1
150	Half Elixir ×4
155	Soul Berry ×5
160	CP ×50
165	Clarion ×1
170	Copper Spellbook ×1
175	Rupie ×40,000
180	Bident ×1
185	Cerulean Maul ×1
190	Permafrost Earrings ×1
195	Copper Spellbook ×1
200	SR/SSR Ticket ×1

PG Points

Points	Item
50,000	Leviathan Omega Anima ×5
100,000	Rainbow Prism ×5
150,000	Blue Dragon Scale ×3
200,000	Champion Merit ×1
250,000	Supreme Merit ×1
300,000	Coronation Ring ×1
350,000	Leviathan Omega Anima ×5
400,000	Soul Berry ×5
450,000	Half Elixir ×1
500,000	Europa Anima ×1
550,000	Bident ×1
600,000	Champion Merit ×1
700,000	Supreme Merit ×1
800,000	Blue Sky Crystal ×1
900,000	Rainbow Prism ×10
1,000,000	Clarion ×1
1,250,000	Blue Dragon Scale ×3
1,500,000	Gold Spellbook ×1
1,750,000	Europa Anima ×1
2,000,000	Lineage Ring ×1

Points	Item
2,250,000	Champion Merit ×2
2,500,000	Supreme Merit ×1
2,750,000	Rainbow Prism ×10
3,000,000	Coronation Ring ×1
3,500,000	Blue Sky Crystal ×1
3,750,000	Bident ×1
4,000,000	Champion Merit ×2
4,500,000	Supreme Merit ×1
5,000,000	Clarion ×1
5,500,000	Blue Dragon Scale ×3
6,000,000	Water Urn ×1
6,500,000	Champion Merit ×2
7,000,000	Supreme Merit ×1
7,500,000	Lineage Ring ×1
8,000,000	Blue Sky Crystal ×1
8,500,000	Rainbow Prism ×5
9,000,000	Intricacy Ring ×1
9,500,000	Rainbow Prism ×10
10,000,000	Clarion ×1
12,500,000	Supreme Merit ×1
15,000,000	Permafrost Earrings ×1

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