Character Guide
The Five Elders St. Marcus Mars
Guide Overview
St. Marcus Mars Guide
Learn the fundamentals of St. Marcus Mars, including his durability, remote treasure capture, strengths, and weaknesses.
Overview Stats
- hp
- 10,095
- attack
- 1,981
- defense
- 2,418
Strengths and Weaknesses
Quick Strengths
- High durability with up to 70% increased DEF
- Can revive by consuming the Power Gauge
- Strong against several top meta characters
- Can capture treasure without directly touching the flag
Quick Weaknesses
- No built-in treasure capture speed increase
- Limited access to the revive mechanic early in the match
Strengths
High Survivability
What Makes It Strong
Mars can increase his DEF by up to 70% while attacking enemies, and his Boost Trait allows him to fully recover and revive after receiving a fatal attack by consuming the Power Gauge.
Practical Use
Build DEF through safe attacks, then use the extra durability and revive as insurance while contesting important treasure areas.
Strong Against Meta Characters
What Makes It Strong
Mars has traits designed to counter several top meta characters. He takes 50% less damage from characters such as Zoro & Sanji and Nusjuro while also reducing their ATK.
Practical Use
Look for these favorable matchups when choosing which treasure area to pressure, but avoid assuming the damage reduction makes every exchange safe.
Excellent Treasure Capture
What Makes It Strong
Mars can capture treasure without directly touching the flag, allowing him to bypass obstacles such as Whitebeard's walls. He can also use a skill while capturing to push enemies away.
Practical Use
Start captures from safer positions and use the available skill to create space when an enemy tries to interrupt.
Weaknesses
Slow Treasure Capture
Weakness
Mars does not have a trait that directly increases treasure capture speed, so exposed captures can take too long.
How to Manage
Use medal sets or support tags that improve capture speed, and begin captures only after creating enough space.
Limited Power Gauge at the Start
Weakness
Unlike Nusjuro or Saturn, Mars does not begin the match with two Power Gauge stocks. This limits access to his revive mechanic early in the battle.
How to Manage
Play more carefully at the start of the match and avoid treating the revive as available until the required gauge is ready.