Amaterasu Guide: Sun Goddess of Defense-Piercing Siege (2025)

Introduction

Amaterasu is one of the most spectacular and destructive heroes in the Fate War universe. This guide covers everything from her mythic origin to skills, talent trees, best pairings, and practical strategies so you can unleash her full potential.

1. Lore and Background

Amaterasu Omikami is the sun goddess of Japanese mythology, symbolized by the sacred bronze mirror Yata no Kagami. After clashing with her brother Susanoo, she hid in a cave and plunged the world into darkness until the gods lured her out with a grand celebration. In-game, that “light and order” motif becomes raw power that ignores enemy defenses.

2. Hero Role and Core Traits

Attribute	Details
Tags	Universal, Siege, Skill
Class	Legendary
Core strength	Defense penetration; ignores tanky targets and mitigation effects.
Flexibility	Can lead any troop type (Axe Throwers, Cavalry, Berserkers, etc.), making her a must-have investment.

3. Skill Breakdown

3.1 Burst (Active)

• Single-target nuke with a damage factor of 4,050.
• Ignores a chunk of the target’s DEF and damage reduction (starts at 3% and scales with level).
• Ideal for deleting high-defense tanks that other heroes struggle to dent.

3.2 Blessing (Passive)

• Buffs Amaterasu and up to 5 nearby allied troops, significantly reducing incoming damage.
• Turns her into an excellent support pick for open-field brawls where multiple marches stack up.

3.3 Reflection (Passive)

• Chance to reflect damage back to attackers whenever her troop takes hits.
• Especially punishing against high-attack-speed enemies that rely on rapid-fire damage.

3.4 Final Judgment (Awakened)

• Unlocks when all other skills reach level 5.
• Adds +35% critical hit chance to Burst.
• A defense-ignoring crit from Burst can wipe an enemy march in seconds.

4. Talent Tree Recommendations

Choose based on your primary game mode:

• Skill Path (Recommended): Maximize rage generation and skill damage on the red tree so Burst fires more often and hits harder.
• Siege Path: For alliance leaders running city or fort rallies, invest in the blue siege tree to stack rally bonuses and sustain.
• Universal Picks: Grab basic attack and defense nodes for balanced marches when you need a versatile frontline.

5. Ranged Synergy: Axe Throwers and Helda

Amaterasu is an ideal commander for Axe Throwers. Pairing her with Helda (the queen of ranged troops) layers Helda’s range and damage bonuses with Amaterasu’s defense-piercing Burst. Enemies lose half their march before they can close the gap, while Blessing keeps the fragile throwers alive longer.

6. Best Hero Pairings

• Amaterasu + Erin (Full Damage): Both ignore defense, shredding even the tankiest targets.
• Amaterasu + Aelfwine (Rally Specialist): Top-tier for siege rallies and city breaking.
• Amaterasu + Reinhardt (Open Field Tank): Reinhardt’s durability plus Reflection turns the march into a bruiser that punishes swarmers.

7. Acquisition and Investment Advice

• How to obtain: Primarily through the Sacred Fire Festival event. Collect fragments via special scrolls or diamond spins.
• Investment priority: If you spend or plan to play long term, she should be your first target for Legendary mementos. Reaching Awakened status transforms her into one of the strongest DPS heroes in the game.

8. Quick Usage Tips

• Lead any troop type when you need a universal answer, but lean into ranged marches for maximum payoff.
• Stack rage generation on artifacts and talents to cycle Burst faster.
• Use her Blessing aura to anchor clumped fights; position near allied marches to spread the damage reduction.