Summoners War Basalt Dark Battle Mammoth

DARK BATTLE MAMMOTH

Basalt

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Overview

Summoners War Basalt Dark Battle Mammoth, known for his exceptional support and control utility in both PvE and PvP. As a Defense-type monster, Basalt brings strong team-wide utility with his third skill, which reduces enemy attack bars and recovers allies’ HP based on his Defense. His ability to disrupt enemy turns and sustain allies makes him a staple in many Trial of Ascension (ToA) teams and a valuable option in Raids, Dimensional Hole, and Guild Siege.

Being a Dark monster, Basalt has no elemental disadvantage, adding to his reliability across different content. His tanky nature and control-focused skillset make him an enduring choice for players looking to build a durable, supportive core.

Basalt Stats

Base Stats

Awakened Stats

How to Obtain Basalt

Light and Dark Scroll

Temple of Wishes

Basalt is summonable via the Scroll of Light & Darkness or through wishing in the Temple of Wishes. Since he is a 3★ Dark Defense-type monster, no fusion or secret dungeon is required

• Scroll of Light & Darkness – Primary summoning method
• Temple of Wishes – Alternate way to obtain him
• Not available via fusion or secret dungeons

Awakening Essence

Essence of Dark (Low)

Essence of Dark (Mid)

Essence of Magic (Low)

Essence of Magic (Mid)

To awaken Basalt, you will need the following essences:

• 15 Essence of Darkness (Mid)
• 10 Essence of Darkness (Low)
• 10 Magic Essence (Mid)
• 5 Magic Essence (Low)

These materials grant Basalt his Leader Skill (30% DEF for all Dark allies) and significantly boost his base stats upon awakening

SKILL UPS

Basalt requires a total of 13 skill-ups, which can be provided using Devilmons or any other Battle Mammoth family monsters (Granite, Talc, Olivine, Marble, or Tetra).

• Skill 1 – Gore
  – Can be leveled up 5 times
  – Increases damage and improves overall effectiveness
• Skill 2 – Battle Charge
  – Can be leveled up 3 times
  – Increases damage and reduces cooldown
• Skill 3 – Crushing Roar
  – Can be leveled up 5 times
  – Increases HP recovery amount, ATB reduction effect, and lowers cooldown

Skill-ups significantly improve Basalt’s support capabilities, especially his third skill, which is crucial for turn control and team sustain in both PvE and PvP.

Skills

Leader Skill	Battle Charge	Polar Roar	Hell Stomp
Increases the Defense of ally monsters with Dark attribute by 30%.	Charges towards the enemy to inflict damage and provokes for 1 turn with a 50% chance. Multiplier: 3.7*{ATK}	Recovers the HP of all allies with an energizing roar and increases the defense for 2 turns. The recovery amount is proportionate to my MAX HP. (Reusable in 4 turns) Multiplier: 0.15*{MAX HP}	Inflicts damage to all enemies proportionate to my defense and decreases the Attack Bar by 35%. (Reusable in 4 turns). Multiplier: 4.6*{DEF}
	Harmful Effect Rate +10% Damage +10% Harmful Effect Rate +10% Damage +10% Harmful Effect Rate +10% Damage +10%	Recovery +10% Recovery +10% Cooltime Turn -1	Damage +5% Damage +10% Damage +10% Cooltime Turn -1

Rune

Build	4-Set(s)	2-Set(s)	Stat Priorities ?
Early tank	N/A	Energy  Guard	Hp, Def
Defense tank attacker	Violent Rage	Blade  Revenge  Guard  Endure	Def, CR, CD
Violent supporter	Violent	Focus Will Endure  Nemesis	Spd, Hp, Acc
Violent tank	Violent	Energy  Guard	Spd, CD, Def

Strategy

Basalt excels as a tanky support and turn-control unit, making him a powerful asset in both PvE and PvP content. His signature skill, Crushing Roar, not only reduces enemy attack bars but also heals all allies based on his Defense, providing both disruption and sustain in a single move. This makes Basalt ideal for content like Trial of Ascension (ToA), Dimensional Hole, and even Raids, where timing and survival are crucial.

His Battle Charge skill offers an additional stun option, adding control to his kit. Build Basalt with high DEF, HP, and SPD, and ensure he has decent Accuracy to reliably land stuns and ATB reductions. Recommended rune sets include Violent/Energy, Despair/Focus, or Swift/Guard. He pairs well with other control or sustain monsters, creating a durable team that can outlast opponents through consistent healing and turn denial.

Strength and Weakness

Strengths:

• Excellent Turn Control: His third skill, Crushing Roar, reduces enemy attack bars, delaying their actions.
• Team-Wide Sustain: Heals all allies based on his Defense, offering strong, reliable support.
• No Elemental Weakness: As a Dark monster, Basalt is effective against all elements, making him highly versatile.
• High Base Defense: Naturally tanky and durable, allowing him to soak up damage and stay in fights longer.
• Useful in Many PvE Modes: Especially strong in ToA, Raids, Dimensional Hole, and Dungeon teams.

Weaknesses:

• Rune Dependent: Needs high-quality runes with DEF%, SPD, and Accuracy to reach full potential.
• Low Damage Output: Built primarily for support; contributes little to overall DPS.
• ATB Reduction Can Be Resisted: Without enough Accuracy, enemy resistance can limit his control effectiveness.
• Skill Cooldowns Matter: Effectiveness hinges on skill rotation—Silences or cooldown delays can reduce his utility.

Synergy

Basalt fits perfectly into control and sustain-focused teams, especially in PvE content. His turn control and healing support benefit allies who rely on setup or survivability. Here are key synergy options:

• Crowd Control Units like Baretta, Spectra, or Tyron – Basalt’s ATB reduction pairs well with AoE slows and DoTs, locking down enemies in ToA.
• DEF-scaling Damage Dealers such as Copper, Karakum, or Zinc – They benefit from the DEF Leader Skill and Basalt’s defensive nature.
• Speed Controllers like Verdehile or Mav – Helps maintain turn advantage and complements Basalt’s cooldown rotation.
• Cleanser/Healers like Lulu, Fran, or Riley – Work well in defensive setups, boosting team survivability while Basalt manages the enemy’s tempo.
• Raid Allies such as Colleen, Darion, or Kro – Basalt’s heal and ATB control add utility and safety in Raid teams.

Basalt performs best when paired with units that either amplify his control or rely on a durable team environment to function effectively.

Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q)