Talk:Hijikata Toshizō/@comment-115.178.235.169-20170416165059/@comment-27971189-20170419044423

Hijikata + Merlin at most times will be subpar against Buster + Merlin.

This is because Hijikata true strength lies when his HP is red, which is not good with Merlin due to Merlin heal over time since you'll stacking Garden of Avalon for most times.

Moreover, the increase of power from full HP, 1/2 HP, to low HP Hijikata is real. From my test with Lv.90 8/8/8 Hijikata at friend list: At full HP, Hijikata Buster Brave all crits + 3rd skill will do at best 200k. 1/2 HP + 3rd skill mostly does 250k+, while low HP (red) goes 300k+.

Deploying him with Merlin only prevent him reaching his full strength unless the enemy have attack scale on similar level of Demon Pillar that capable to match Merlin heal.

Waver may be the best assist for him instead of Merlin because you can burst anytime soon with Waver.