Oliver Guide PTN: The Spell-Casting Puppet Master of Path to Nowhere

Oliver is a highly sought-after character in the game Path to Nowhere. With his arcane abilities and mastery of puppetry, he is a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield. In this article, we'll take a closer look at his abilities and upgrades, as well as his special relationship and exclusive brand.

Ascension Upgrades for Oliver

To fully unlock Oliver's potential, players must go through three phases of upgrades. In Phase 1, players need 15 Arcane Elemental Builds, 12 Infected Horns, 18 Twilight Stone Concentrates, and 30,000 DisCoins. In Phase 2, players need 15 Arcane Elemental Fluids, 12 Organic Horns, 18 Twilight Crystals, and 100,000 DisCoins. Finally, in Phase 3, players need 25 Arcane Elemental Fluids, 24 Mutated Spinous Horns, 36 Decaying Twilight Crystals, and 480,000 DisCoins.

Skills and Abilities of Oliver

Oliver's basic attack is a puppet silk thread that deals 53% of his own attack magic damage per segment. His ultimate skill, Puppet Game, requires 34 energy consumption and 1 core damage. When cast within the specified range, it causes 1 core damage to all enemies and adds a Puppet mark, causing 100% of his own attack spell damage every second for 7 seconds. This spell can be upgraded through the phases to increase its potency.

Oliver's Special Relationship is called Wiring. When hitting an enemy, it adds a Puppet mark, causing 50% of his own attack magic damage every second for 6 seconds. This mark can be used to trigger his Love the New and Hate the Old skill, which inflicts 110% spell damage of his own ATK to the enemy when the mark disappears.

Oliver's Exclusive Brand is also called Wiring. When hitting an enemy marked with Puppet, 40/45/50% of the current damage will be transmitted to all enemies marked with Puppet. This powerful ability makes Oliver a great character to have in group battles.

Characteristics and Leader Skill

Oliver is a confinement person who is good at spell output. His abilities allow him to cause core damage and inflict damage over time. His Leader Skill increases the damage taken by enemies by 10% for 10 seconds after the core is broken.

Shackles for Maximum Impact

Oliver's shackles are essential to his success on the battlefield, and choosing the right ones can make all the difference. Let's take a look at the most effective shackles for Oliver:

Caring for Mianmian: This shackle extends the duration of the Puppet mark by 3 seconds in the Puppet Game, giving Oliver more time to deal damage and control his enemies.

Shackle Sync I & II: These shackles increase Oliver's spell penetration by 7.5%, making his magical attacks even more deadly.

Lucky Toy: With this shackle, Oliver gains a 5% spell penetration bonus every time he marks an enemy with Puppet. This bonus stacks up to 5 times, making it a powerful tool in Oliver's arsenal.

Emotional Resonance: This shackle reduces Destroyer energy consumption by 3, allowing Oliver to cast more spells and maintain his dominance on the battlefield.

Crimebrand Recommendation

In the early game, it's important to equip Oliver with the right Crimebrand to maximize his potential. The Syndicate: Glory Crimebrand is an excellent choice for Oliver, offering a 15% increase in magic damage and a 25% increase in damage received. Here are the best slots to equip:

Slot 1 - Attack: This slot provides a 1.8%-3.6% increase in attack, making Oliver's physical attacks more powerful.

Slot 2 - Health: This slot provides a 3%-6% increase in health, making Oliver more durable and able to withstand enemy attacks.

Slot 3 - Magic Damage: This slot provides a 3%-6% increase in magic damage, making Oliver's spells even more deadly.

Location is also important when equipping Crimebrands, and Oliver can find the Syndicate: Glory Crimebrand in Resonance Anomaly (Wed.Sat.Sun), Memory Anomaly (Mon.Thu.Sun), and Impression Anomaly (Tue.Fri.Sun).