BlazBlue: Central Fiction/Guides/Grim of Abyss Mode

Grim of Abyss Mode is a mode where you can fight waves of opponents and strengthen your characters stats with various methods.

Magic Workshop

A place where you can strengthen your selected character with items, enhancements, and grimoires.

Grimoires

Grimoires can be equipped to each character. There are a total of five different Grimoire types:

Image	Type	Description
	Blue Grimoire	A Rank "A" Grimoire. This allows skills up to Rank A to be equipped.
	Red Grimoire	A Rank "B" Grimoire. This allows skills up to Rank B to be equipped.
	Black Grimoire	A Rank "C" Grimoire. This allows skills up to Rank C to be equipped.
	White Grimoire	A Rank "D" Grimoire. This allows skills up to Rank D to be equipped.
	Green Grimoire	A Rank "E" Grimoire. This allows skills up to Rank E to be equipped.

Stats

Grimoires have a set amount of points that can be allocated towards different stats that strengthen your character. The higher ranked grimoires have larger point ceilings for stats. There are seven different stat types:

Image	Name	Description
	HP	Maximum amount of HP.
	Basic Attack Damage	Increases amount of damage dealt.
	Basic Defense	Reduces amount of damage taken.
	Physical Attack Damage	Increases amount of physical damage.
	Physical Defense	Reduces physical damage taken.
	Projectile Attack Damage	Increases amount of projectile damage.
	Projectile Defense	Reduces amount of projectile damage taken.

Skills

Skills can be attached to Grimoires. They can have a max level of 10, and be ranked A, B ,C, D, or E. Skills can be extracted from grimoires; extraction gives a chance to produce a unique slot Skill, level up skills, and produce items. However, extracting skills destroys the grimoire.

Skill Name	Effect
Regeneration	Automatically recovers HP.
Soul Eater: Replica	Upon landing an attack on an enemy, enemy hit points will be absorbed.
Saved by the Bell	After 20 seconds has elapsed, the HP and Heat gauges will begin to regenerate.
Heal Burst	Regenerates HP upon landing a Break Burst on the opponent.
Fired Up	Increases the Heat Gauge when the match begins.
Heating Up	The Heat Gauge will increase by a fixed amount.
Heat Overdrive	The Heat Gauge will increase when Overdrive is activated.
Flash Guard	Increases the amount of Heat Gauge generation during an Instant Block.
Golden Burst	The Heat Gauge will increase when landing a Break Burst.
HP Gain	Increases HP.
Damage +	Increases basic attack damage.
Defense +	Increases basic defense.
Physical Damage +	Increases physical attack damage.
Physical Defense +	Increases physical attack defense.
Projectile Damage +	Increases projectile attack damage.
Projectile Defense +	Increases projectile attack defense.
Increased Speed	Increases speed.
Kaka Clan Secrets Vol.1	Increases the number of possible midair jumps.
Kaka Clan Secrets Vol.2	Increases the number of possible midair dashes.
Max Overdrive	Increases the effective duration of Overdrives.
Accel Drive	After using the Overdrive Icon, will instantly regenerate the ability.
Burst Booster	Increases the rate of the Overdrive Icon regeneration.
Burst Extender	Launches the opponent in the air upon landing a successful Break Burst hit.
Damage Reduction	Lowers the enemy's basic attack damage.
Defense Reduction	Lowers the enemy's basic defense.
Physical dmg Reduction	Lowers the enemy's physical attack damage.
Physical def Reduction	Lowers the enemy's physical attack defense.
Proj dmg Reduction	Lowers the enemy's projectile attack damage.
Proj def Reduction	Lowers the enemy's projectile attack defense.
Speed Reduction	Lowers the enemy's speed.
Chilling Blow	When landing an attack on the opponent, will reduce their Heat Gauge.
Confusion	Lowers the opponents' AI level.
Heat Reduction	The opponent's Heat Gauge will be lowered by a fixed amount.
Anti-Burst	Seals the opponent's Overdrive Icon.
Anti Distortion Drive	Seals the opponent's Distortion Drive.
Anti Astral Heat	Seals the opponent's Astral Heat.
Absolute Defense	Become immune to Guard Crushes.
Infinite Barrier	No longer consumes the Barrier Gauge.
Poison	Landing an attack on the opponent will poison them.
Poison Field	Causes both fighters to be poisoned.
Stealth	Become invisible.
Hard Grip	Seals the opponent's green throw.
Untouchable	Extends the window for throw escapes.
Timelord	Shortens the time of a round.
Soul of the Warrior	Special Attacks and Distortion Drives become physical attacks.
Soul of the Marksman	Special Attacks and Distortion Drives become projectile attacks.
Increased Regeneration	Increases the amount of HP regenerated after a match.
The Entertainer	After a DD, OD or AH Finish, the amount of HP regenerated after a match will increase.
Stat Boost	Increases all parameters / stats.
Limit Break	Increases all stats while Overdrive is active.
Heat Retainer	Increases all stats while Overdrive is active.
Crush Ring	Reduces the amount of Heat required for a Crush Trigger.
Assault Ring	Reduces the amount of Heat required for a Counter Assault.
Distortion Ring	Reduces the amount of Heat required for a Distortion Drive.
Astral Ring	Reduces the amount of Heat required for an Astral Heat.
Overload	Increases the damage dealt by Distortion Drives.
Lucky Puncher	Increases the overall amount of damage done to enemies.
Lucky Puncher EX	Makes all attacks unblockable.
Wild West	Both characters' attacks have a small chance to be considered Instant Attacks.
Deathmatch	Both characters' damage is increased, and is unblockable.
Avenger	Deals more damage to opponents when HP is low.
Berserker	Increases the amount of damage dealt to opponents, however, Player's HP will automatically decrease.
Retaliator	All counter hits will become Fatal Counters.
Vindicator	All counter hits will become Fatal Counters.
Poison Master	Increases the amount of damage dealt to opponents who are poisoned.
Slow Starter	Stats will increase as the remaining time diminishes.
Giant Slayer	When below 35% HP, the Heat Gauge will increase, and Overdrive Icon will regenerate a fixed amount.
The Guardian	After going down 3 times, damage will increase, and the Heat Gauge will regenerate 100%.
Unwavering Will	Increases damage proportionally to the number of times you've been knocked down.
Divine Cloak	Reduces the amount of damage taken from Special Attacks.
Divine Guardian	Reduces the amount of damage taken from Distortion Drives.
Skanda	Reduces the amount of damage taken while dashing through the air.
Sacred Drive	Reduces the amount of damage taken while Overdrive is activated.
Temptation	Reduces the amount of damage taken from the opposite sex.
Hot Headed Fighter	Reduces the amount of damage taken based on how much Heat Gauge is remaining.
Shield	When blocking the opponent's projectile attacks, that amount is transferred as HP.
Cursed Touch	Every time you take damage, you will simultaneously deal damage to the opponent.
Red Aura	Your character will always have a red aura.
Black Aura	Your character will always have a black aura.
Silver Aura	Your character will always have a white aura.
Golden Aura	Your character will always have a yellow aura.
Rainbow Aura	Your character will always have a rainbow aura.
Heart of the Cunning	Significantly decreases damage done, but will drastically increase defense.
Heart of the Fighter	Significantly decreases defense, but will drastically increase damage output.
Book of the Wise	Increases the amount of experience gained.
Book Collector	Increases the Grimoire's proficiency.
Mazewalker	Increases the rate of going deeper.
Armor Grinder	Increases the amount of chip damage.
Shield Breaker	Allows you to break through the opponent's guard with Special Attacks and Distortion Drives.
Glass Mirror	Makes your items and stats the same as your opponent.
Air Magician	Allows you to use Special Attacks and Distortion Drives while dashing or backstepping.
Active Gain	Makes your character more prone to the Active Flow state.
Active Infinite	Puts your character in a constant state of Active Flow.

Items

Item Name	Description
A Magical Something	Increases the Grimoire Proficiency by +5.
Magical Burning Gas	Increases the Grimoire Proficiency by +10.
Magical Residue	Increases the Grimoire Proficiency by +15.
Magical Fragment	Increases the Grimoire Proficiency by +20.
Magical Stone	Increases the Grimoire Proficiency by +30.
Magical Clump	Increases the Grimoire Proficiency by +50.
Magical Blood	Increases the Grimoire Proficiency by +60.
Magical Divine Object	Increases the Grimoire Proficiency by +70.
Magical Jewel	Increases the Grimoire Proficiency by +80.
Magical Treasure	Increases the Grimoire Proficiency by +100.
Book of Attack (Small)	Increases the Grimoire's basic damage limit by +10.
Book of Defense (Small)	Increases the Grimoire's basic defense limit by +10.
Book of the Barbarian (Small)	Increases the Grimoire's basic physical attack limit by +10.
Book of Resilience (Small)	Increases the Grimoire's basic physical defense limit by +10.
Book of the Marksmen (Small)	Increases the Grimoire's basic projectile damage limit by +10.
Book of the Deflector (Small)	Increases the Grimoire's basic projectile defense limit by +10.
Book of Endurance (Small)	Increases the Grimoire's HP limit by +10.
Book of Attack (Medium)	Increases the Grimoire's HP limit by +10.
Book of Defense (Medium)	Increases the Grimoire's basic defense limit by +20.
Book of the Barbarian (Medium)	Increases the Grimoire's basic physical attack limit by +20.
Book of Resilience (Medium)	Increases the Grimoire's basic physical defense limit by +20.
Book of the Marksmen	Increases the Grimoire's basic projectile damage limit by +20.
Book of the Deflector (Medium)	Increases the Grimoire's basic projectile defense limit by +20.
Book of Endurance	Increases the Grimoire's HP limit by +20.
Book of Attack	Increases the Grimoire's basic damage limit by +30.
Book of Defense	Increases the Grimoire's basic defense limit by +30.
Book of the Barbarian (Large)	Increases the Grimoire's basic physical attack limit by +30.
Book of Resilience (Large)	Increases the Grimoire's basic physical defense limit by +30.
Book of the Marksmen (Large)	Increases the Grimoire's basic projectile damage limit by +30.
Book of the Deflector (Large)	Increases the Grimoire's basic projectile defense limit by +30.
Book of Endurance (Large)	Increases the Grimoire's HP limit by +30.
Book of Attack (Giant)	Increases the Grimoire's basic damage limit by +50.
Book of Defense (Giant)	Increases the Grimoire's basic damage limit by +50.
Book of the Barbarian (Giant)	Increases the Grimoire's basic physical attack limit by +50.
Book of Resilience (Giant)	Increases the Grimoire's basic physical defense limit by +50.
Book of the Marksmen (Giant)	Increases the Grimoire's basic projectile damage limit by +50.
Book of the Deflector (Giant)	Increases the Grimoire's basic projectile defense limit by +50.
Book of Endurance (Giant)	Increases the Grimoire's HP limit by +50.

Dungeons

Level 1

[Course: Defense] The entry-level course, where Calamity Trigger's Story Battle is the source of its inspiration. Here, you will find a lot of HP and defense Skills.

• Difficulty: Easy
• Max Depth: 100

Level 2

[Course: Offense] The course where military academy students appear as bosses. Here, you will find Skills that increase attack or offensive abilities.''

• Difficulty: Easy
• Max Dep: 100

Level 3

[Course: Special] The course where vigilante members appear as bosses. Items dropped will be very unique.''

• Difficulty: Easy
• Max Depth: 100

Level 4

[Course: Offense] The course where Sector Seven members appear as bosses. Items dropped will have a heavy emphasis on Heat.''

• Difficulty: Normal
• Max Depth: 100

Level 5

[Course: Defense] The course where characters from Chrono Phantasma appear as bosses. Items dropped will have a heavy emphasis on defense.''

• Difficulty: Normal
• Max Depth: 100

Level 6

[Course: Offense] The course where members of the Six Heroes appear as bosses. Items dropped will have a heavy emphasis on attack.''

• Difficulty: Normal
• Max Depth: 100

Level 7

[Course: Unique] The stages will take you through Continuum Shift's story. You will see rare items dropped here.''

• Difficulty: Hard
• Max Depth: 100

Level 8

[Course: Unique] The stages will take you through Chrono Phantasma's story. You will find rare Skills dropped here.''

• Difficulty: Hard
• Depth: 100

Boss Rush Dungeon

[Course: Unique] the Boss Rush Stage. Clearing all the stages and bosses is the ultimate goal of this mode. You are able to skip bosses you have defeated and resume where you left off. If you're having trouble, try to figure out the weakness of each bosses and exploit it!

• Max Depth: 32

Bosses

Depth	Portrait	Name	Boss Skill	Skill Effect
1		Mu-12	Dim Accelerator Mk.II	Triples movement speed and damage.	80	80	10	300	70	10	300
2		Carl Clover	Mystic Waltz	HP regeneration / Movement speed increase.	100	120	220	10	90	200	10
3		Rachel Alucard	Twilight Fleur	Rapidly regenerates the Heat Gauge.	110	90	20	200	10	400	10
4		Tsubaki Yayoi	Proud Guardian	Immune to incoming damage from the ground / Damage received from midair is tripled.	100	200	10	10	20	300	300
5		Platinum the Trinity	Spoiled Child	Immune to all incoming damage, unless it was initiated by a Counter.	50	200	120	120	400	0	0
6		Hakumen	Fantastic Revival	Enables Astral Heats to be used without consuming the Heat Gauge / Increased damage output.	90	30	300	10	200	280	10
7		Bullet	Warrior's Pride	Character with the item has increased stats, the lower their HP is / Reduced incoming damage / Automatic HP reduction.	180	200	200	290	160	160	160
8		Litchi Faye-Ling	Unstoppable Force	Incoming damage reduced while OD is active / OD Icon rapidly regenerates / Opponent cannot use OD.	220	260	200	300	210	140	300
9		Taokaka	Kaka Clan Martial Arts	Air jump +2 times / Speed double / Character with the item is unable to block.	240	280	310	190	220	310	310
10		Hazama	Toxic Earth	Both players are poisoned / Character with the item equipped will regenerate HP.	240	420	280	300	220	300	150
11		Azrael	Ultimate Dueler	Character with the item is unable to jump / Attack damage is greatly increased over time / Speed increased.	420	320	320	320	150	240	150
12		Jin Kisaragi	Flower in the Snow	While the Heat Gauge is above 50%, attacks have freezing properties, all gauges regenerate, AH is always accessible.	230	340	340	340	340	250	250
13		Iron Tager	No Failure	Reduces 100% of incoming damage / Every knockdown will increase incoming damage.	600	200	200	200	400	40	400
14		Relius Clover	The Observer	Greatly reduces all incoming damage except while the opponent is in Overdrive state.	300	350	500	180	280	500	180
15		Amane Nishiki	Imperial Roman	Chip damage increased 10x / Opponent's Barrier Gauge is automatically depleted.	320	370	330	420	370	240	180
16		Makoto Nanaya	Ferocious Beast	Greatly reduces incoming damage / Increases movement speed / Triples damage.	340	400	450	280	340	400	120
17		Bang Shishigami	Enrage	Both unable to block. Gauge will rapidly regenerate.	500	370	350	270	350	360	220
18		Nu-13	Anti-Impact Armament	Greatly reduces incoming damage from physical attacks / physical damage received will increase character damage / DDs will reduce opponent's Heat to zero.	420	400	420	380	300	220	220
19		Kokonoe	Hyper-Conductor Alloy	Character with the item equipped will lose Heat over time / Will have stats significantly boosted while not in Danger state.	440	180	180	180	480	480	480
20		Lambda-11	Life Unsupport	Increases movement speed by double / Damage is increased the more HP opponents have.	550	390	270	440	420	240	430
21		Hibiki Kohaku	The Assassin	Greatly reduces the incoming damage from projectiles / Increases attack when hit by projectiles / Instantly kill opponents with DD.	410	460	430	400	460	280	520
22		Valkenhayn R. Hellsing	Flesh Sever	Deals 30% of incoming damage back to the opponent / Character with the item has reduced attack.	500	410	400	400	480	480	480
23		Izayoi	Executioner of Time	The more remaining time, the more ability properties will increase.	520	560	480	480	560	480	300
24		Noel Vermillion	Burning Heart and Cold Mind	The more Heat the opponent has, the more incoming damage will be reduced.	500	600	660	480	340	520	380
25		Arakune	Longing for the Abyss	Barrier Gauge reduction increased / Damage output increased against opponents in Danger state.	380	520	520	520	480	570	550
26		Celica A. Mercury	Holy Mother's Love	Opponent's HP reduced upon start / When the opponent's HP is below 35%, incoming damage greatly reduced.	700	480	540	470	560	800	320
27		Kagura Mutsuki	Dragon Fang	Character with the item's Special Attacks and Distortion Drives are transformed into Guard Breaking attacks / Opponent cannot use OD.	560	580	560	520	490	420	600
28		Naoto Kurogane	Divine Shield	Greatly reduces incoming damage, save for Distortion Drives and Astral Heats.	460	620	510	510	620	440	440
29		Yuuki Terumi	Misfortune	Both characters are unable to block / Character with the item equipped has increased attack, movement speed, defense and OD regen.	660	580	700	680	580	500	540
30		Nine the Phantom	Magical Essence	Boss state / Reduce opponent's defenses by 50%.	750	800	800	800	680	680	680
31		Izanami	Essence of Death	Boss state / Speed doubled.	820	700	640	640	780	780	780
32		Ragna the Bloodedge	Essence of the Azure	Boss State / Regenerate HP equal to the damage done / HP auto-regeneration.	480	800	800	800	700	700	700