The Seven Deadly Sins Grand Cross: A Player’s Ultimate Guide
Hey everyone! If you're as hooked on The Seven Deadly Sins Grand Cross (7DSGC) as I am, you know it’s more than just eye-catching cel-shaded visuals—it’s a deep, strategic gacha RPG that demands a bit of thinking, planning, and occasional luck. I’m a long-time player here to share everything—from tier lists and rerolls to team builds, character development, and more.
In this guide, I’m laying it out player-style, no fluff—just how I use it to stay competitive, save resources, and have a blast with Gowther and co.:
Tier Lists & Reroll Tips
Team Composition & Combat Mechanics
Equipment & Enhancement Strategy
Mastering PvP and PvE Modes
Resource Management and Spending Strategy
Meta Analysis, Events & Community Insights
Let’s dive in and get your Holy Knights ready for action!
I. Tier Lists & Character Rankings
A. Tier List Overview
We rank characters primarily based on PvE dominance, versatility, and synergy. Top-tier units help with everything from floors in the Dungeon to Arena showdowns.
B. Current Tier Snapshot (as of mid‑2025)
Based on GameWith data:
SSS-Tier: Elite frontliners in PvE and PvP
SS-Tier: Meta-defining characters worth investing seriously
S-Tier: Solid picks with situational strengths
A–C Tiers: Ranging from specialized niche units to fallback picks
C. How Updates Shift the Meta
New characters or buffs can bump units dramatically—so it pays to eye upcoming banner releases before dumping investment materials.
D. Who to Reroll For
On rerolling (especially for global launch/new accounts), prioritize:
Seo Jiwoo—top-tier water unit for endgame clears and farming
Baek Yun‑ho—strong breaker with defense debuff capabilities
Demonic Plum Flower Sword—among the top-tier weapons
Emma Laurent—excellent AoE damage dealer, though watch its light element limitations
II. Team Building & Combat Strategy
A. How to Build a Team
Include a tank/defender, DPS, and support breaker.
Leverage attribute advantages—water beats fire, etc.
Build synergy with Association Links for passive boosts.
Always balance your team for PvP vs. PvE depending on your focus.
B. Combat Mechanics You Need to Know
7DSGC uses a card-based action system—you draw 7 cards and pick your 3-turn actions per round.
Ranking up cards by combining duplicates creates stronger abilities.
Positioning affects your turn order—increasing your Combat Class (CC) can give priority in actions. Learn card draw placement strategy to maximize early-ranked abilities.
III. Equipment & Enhancement
A. Gear Guide
Equip characters with the right combo of weapons, armor, and accessories depending on their role. Focus on:
Set bonuses—many sets boost the same stat across pieces.
Sacred Relics—rare. Grab them when available.
Prioritize gear enhancement on your top-tier team's best slot.
B. Awakening Mechanics
Using duplication fodder + awakening mats unlocks new potential tiers.
Also unlock costume customization & stat boosts—cosmetics don’t just look good, they help!
IV. Mastering Game Modes
A. PvP Arena & Tactics
Arena revolves around turn order, counters, and speed tuning.
Popular comps evolve—watch meta breakdowns to counter top lineups.
B. PvE: Story, Bosses, Guild
Efficiently farm the Story/Energy dungeon early.
For guild boss and Demon Beast events, coordinate debuffs—breakers and supports matter most!
V. Resource & Monetization Strategy
A. Free-to-Play Resource Efficiency
Smart F2P play means prioritizing:
Daily missions and event quests to farm EQ and Awakening resources.
Optimal banner pulls—knowing when to skip is just as important.
B. Gacha Insights & Spending Advice
Understand banners and pity systems. Don’t chase every SSR pull—sometimes skipping is the best way to stay strong long term.
VI. Advanced Strategy & Meta Trends
A. Endgame Optimization
Focus on critical damage & pierce rate for your main DPS, while tank/support picks focus on resist and survival.
B. Guild & Multiplayer
Join a proactive guild—be it farming content or participating in wars, shared rewards make a difference.
VII. Events, Updates & Community
Event banners and Milestones often come packed with collab heroes or limited captains.
Keep tabs on patch notes and dev previews for ROI on resources and future-proofing.
Follow content creators for tier updates and deck breakdowns—especially when new units drop.
I’ve played The Seven Deadly Sins Grand Cross long enough to know that staying sharp means staying-informed—tier shifts, reroll priorities, and event timing all define success. Use this guide to focus your development path, minimize wasted pulls, and build teams that crush both PvE and PvP.