User:ARX07Arbalest/Valadr Arsen, the Cursed Poet/Strategy

Playing as Valadr

 * Wings of Thanatos and Dirge to Seress is an excellent survival tool. You can build him with pure AP items while not having to sacrifice survivability.
 * Casting Dusk and Her Embrace and an immediate follow-up with Prelude to Bm gives you a considerably good burst. Prelude to Bm is also an excellent farming tool.
 * Proper sequencing of abilities is essential in Valadr's gameplay. Make sure you keep track of your Waltz charge so that you know what Elyse is going to cast with your next attack.

Playing against Valadr

 * Valadr's efficiency depends upon Elyse's positioning, so try to build boots early in the game in order to dodge most of his assaults.
 * Elyse's Absinthe with Faust and Prelude to Bm is interrupted if Valadr cast another spell, so force Valadr to shield himself when he's trying to harass you with his spells.
 * Valadr's Torrent of Souls disables him to cast other spells during its duration, if you had enough magic resist take this time to try to take him down but keep your guard on for Elyse's Moonlight Requiem if Valadr's innate is active.