Understanding the Stubborn Buff and Its Tactical Tradeoffs
The Stubborn effect is a unique positive status effect (buff) in Tenno that offers a powerful double-edged sword during battle. When active, it restores a portion of the character's Health Points (HP) at the start of each turn, but simultaneously drains a percentage of their Chakra Points (CP). This makes it a highly tactical tool for survival, allowing players to sustain themselves through heavy damage at the cost of their offensive resource pool.
Mechanics and Resource Tradeoffs
In turn-based combat, managing resources is critical to securing victory. The Stubborn buff directly impacts both primary pools:
- HP Regeneration: Each turn the effect is active, the target heals a percentage of their maximum HP. This healing can keep a critical fighter alive during intense pressure.
- CP Drain: To balance the healing, the effect drains a percentage of the target's Chakra and CP each turn. This reduction limits the player's ability to execute high-cost skills while the buff is active.
Because Stubborn is classified as a buff, it interacts with other status effects in specific ways. For instance, positive effects like Stubborn can be dispersed by enemy skills that target buffs, whereas negative effects (debuffs) would require purification.
Stacking and Duration Rules
Like other positive status effects in Tenno, multiple instances of the Stubborn buff stack with each other, compounding both the healing received and the CP drained. However, the exact duration of the effect and the specific percentages of HP restored and CP drained depend entirely on the specific jutsu or skill that applies it.
When planning your loadout, it is essential to weigh the survival benefits of the HP regeneration against the potential loss of skill-casting capability due to the CP drain.
