[Log Horizon] <Abyssal Shaft> Full Raid

Party setups for Book 7's <Abyssal Shaft> Raid.  24 members as Full Raid, so 4 groups of 6.
Unedited, no proofreading.  I'll find a place for this, eventually.  Character names are questionable, because names.
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==Party 1 - Vital defense preventing severe attacks==
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Dinkuron(1-1)
;Class:Guardian
;Race:Elf
;Subclass:Knight
;Signature Move:Steady Bulwark
――"You will not go beyond this point!"

Ukiyo(1-2)
;Class:Cleric
;Race:Human
;Subclass:Maid
;Signature Move:Sacred Wall
――"Heal huh?  I will do my best to serve."

Touko(1-3)
;Class:Kannagi
;Race:Elf
;Subclass:Talisman User
;Signature Move:Dispelling Barrier
――"I don't think lightly of this world. But, it is not as bad as it seems"

Azalea(1-4)
;Class:Summoner
;Race:Half-Alv
;Subclass:Tailor
;Signature Move:Combat Summon - Arachne
――"Possession complete.  Azalea, beginning scouting."

HighlandSky(1-5)
;Class:Swashbuckler
;Race:Wolfhair
;Subclass:Curseblade
;Signature Move:Swell Buckler
――"I will act at my discretion.  I can't promise anything."

Enkaatanto(1-6)
;Class:Bard
;Race:Werecat
;Subclass:Alchemist
;Signature Move:Anthem of the Affectionate Mother
――"It's all right.  Even if we fail and die, we can return."

* The first party, it is referred to as the main shield party.  This party is the first defensive post (main tank), warrior roles in party play are to be expected.  In other words the entire party is in charge of detaining the large boss, drawing and enduring the fierce attacks alone.
* Usually the first party would have 3 healers to raise survivability, but since the current strategy involves many two-front battles for <Abyssal Shaft>, in this case it it compensated by 2 guild members with high proficiency.
* <Summoner> Azalea is around to support with <Phantasmal Heal>, one of the few recovery magics from a magical attack class, wide area support songs and recovery magic from <Bard> combined with support from other parties, the first defensive post can endure severe attacks of the raid rank enemy.  Protection from <Cleric> Ukiyo and <Kannagi> Touko are the core tactic of this party, using strengthened wide range defensive magical spells like <Sacred Wall> and <Dispelling Barrier>, it is the most important part of <Silver Sword>'s defense.
* <Guardian> Dinkuron is the center of the party, and obviously the first defense.  Wearing Phantasmal-class armor <Unbreakable> and shield <Byakuya no Kouheki>, his defensive ability is currently top class in the server, leading the way into <Abyssal Shaft> raid as the best immovable shield.

==Party 2 - Search-and-kill unit that roams the battleground==
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Naotsugu(2-1)
;Class:Guardian
;Race:Human
;Subclass:Pathfinder
;Signature Move:Anchor Howl
――"This is like a living festival."

Tetra(2-2)
;Class:Cleric
;Race:Human
;Subclass:Idol
;Signature Move:Aurora Heal
――"Charisma like mine is naturally very popular.  Because it is cute."

Vuorinen(2-3)
;Class:Druid
;Race:Dwarf
;Subclass:Viking
;Signature Move:Burning Bite
――"It can't be helped if it's in a hurry."

Federico(2-4)
;Class:Swashbuckler
;Race:Foxtail
;Subclass:Chef
;Signature Move:Whirlwind
――"Pay attention, watch your step!"

Demikas(2-5)
;Class:Monk
;Race:Human
;Subclass:Outlaw
;Signature Move:Wyvern Kick
――"I am going to beat up that pale face and make you drown in the tears of remorse"

Shiroe(2-6)
;Class:Enchanter
;Race:Half-Alv
;Subclass:Scribe
;Signature Move:Mana Transformer
――"There is a better strategy more or less.  But, just a bit better.  Chance of success is 15%"

* Second party, referred to as the search-and-kill unit.  This is the secondary defense post (sub-tank), the party is arranged in a balanced offensive and defensive manner, they are in charge of covering enemies missed by the first party or unexpected reinforcements.  There is insufficient information on <Abyssal Shaft>, so this party is often the reconnaissance force.
* The configuration of the party is set up in 2 pairs of Warrior and Healer for emphasis on survivability, they are also supposed to serve as the sub-tank party so they often fight on two fronts.  From the perspective of <Silver Swords>, Shiroe, Naotsugu, Tetra and Demikas are put together as a guest party that are more than adequate to be part of the raid as a result of their high individual abilities, it's said that this was only possible due to Naotsugu's taunt work.
* Although at first it seems impressive, as if the movements of the members are following following Demikas' <Wyvern Kick> and <Phantom Step> jumping in and out of the front line, but Naotsugu is the second defense with Shiroe incorporating the movements of Demikas as decoy in order to control the HP of the party.
* Although the second party is a strange gathering, their key to victory is when each perform their individual roles to create balance their in combinations.

==Party 3 - Snipers who target and destroy strong enemies==
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Junzou(3-1)
;Class:Samurai
;Race:Wolfhair
;Subclass:Duellist
;Signature Move:Kasha no Tachi (Kasha's Tachi)
――"Come, let's have a fair match!"

Odiso(3-2) [tlnote: Probably a typo of Odin]
;Class:Druid
;Race:Ceremonial Tribe
;Subclass:Rune Knight
;Signature Move:Call Storm
――"Fuaa. I don't think that went well"

William Massachusetts(3-3)
;Class:Assassin
;Race:Elf
;Subclass:Hunter
;Signature Move:Rapid Shot
――"So what.  I don't give a shit."

BologneseMaster(3-4)
;Class:Assassin
;Race:Werecat
;Subclass:Chef
;Signature Move:Venom Strike
――"I agree.  Gentlemen, we shall be successful next time."

Sasameyuki(3-5)
;Class:Summoner
;Race:Human
;Subclass:Prayer
;Signature Move:Servant Summon - Carbuncle
――"I don't like this.  I don't like this at all."

Pianississimo(3-6)
;Class:Bard
;Race:Elf
;Subclass:Blacksmith
;Signature Move:Resonance Beat
――"That...I'm sorry...I, I'll do my best..."

* Third party, referred to as the strike force.  It is focused on efficiency of damage, weapon attacks are the core of this boss attack party.  On the other hand, the defense of this party is considerably lower.  It can be said that this is a sign of complete trust in the the first and second party.
* With the support of <Bard> Pianississimo, and under the command of William, the highlight is the cascade of power as they launch concentrated attacks of arrows and magic from behind the raid boss class enemy.
* The warrior and and healer position in this party have to deal with the least amount of enemies, this party composition puts emphasis on attack rather than defense.  With this configuration the DPS (means damage per second. A term for the attacking forces in raids) of this party is the highest among the 4 parties.
* Naturally <Silver Sword>'s guild master William is the center of this party.  The HP of every enemy is shaved off by the tremendous force of skills like <Rapid Shot> and <Spark Shot> which are at Secret-rank, fired from the Phantasmal-class bow <Shoot the Moon>.
* Not only does he use the full abilities of the <Assassin>, William also gives instructions during the fight and observes the surroundings, he plays a big role in the strategy of conquering <Abyssal Shaft>.
* These groups are able to continue their strategies even in this new situation, because of this young field commander who has become their spiritual support.

==Party 4 - Magical unit excelling in wide area annihilation==
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Ranodomaru(4-1)
;Class:Samurai
;Race:Wolfhair
;Subclass:Avenger
;Signature Move:Kodama Kaeshi (Rebounding Echo)
――"Good, turn your hatred into passion"

Nakai Kawatarou(4-2)
;Class:Kannagi
;Race:Human
;Subclass:Woodcrafter
;Signature Move:Mystic Spell of the Magatama
――"Everyone focus on attacking!　I will support!"

Eltendiska(4-3)
;Class:Assassin
;Race:Elf
;Subclass:Pharmacist
;Signature Move:Fatal Ambush
――"Found it.  Elimination."

PoloRocca(4-4)
;Class:Sorcerer
;Race:Elf
;Subclass:Armorsmith
;Signature Move:Lightning Chamber
――"Good grief, even though it seems foolish an enjoyable life is enviable.

Prometheus(4-5)
;Class:Sorcerer
;Race:Elf
;Subclass:Scout
;Signature Move:Flare Arrow
――"Our redeeming feature is that we are few in number"

Nantakei@Akiba(4-6)
;Class:Bard
;Race:Half-Alv
;Subclass:Scribe
;Signature Move:Maestro Echo
――"It is wonderful.  The curves, colors and overflowing vitality is just like that of a bud at the beginning of spring"

* Fourth party, strike force that mainly deals with annihilation of enemies that appear around the boss.
* There are many types of raid quests where you have to hunt bosses with powerful combat abilities, fights where you have to single out a powerful raid-rank monster in the middle of a melee exists as well.
* To deal with enemies who rely on quantity rather than quality, two <Sorcerers> are placed in the fourth party. The main strategy of the fourth party is to reduce the amount of enemies using a wide range of area magic attacks from <Sorcerer>'s PoloRocca and Prometheus, while <Assassin> Eltendiska uses <Sweeper> and <Kannagi> Nakai Kawatarou uses <Mystic Spell of the Magatama> to deal the finishing blow on enemies missed by the other parties.
* Of course, if it becomes a short distance battle with a single boss, their firepower is surpassed only by the third party.
* Obviously, an enemy with 0 HP will not attack.  In other words, high firepower is the best defense and lightens the load on the warrior and healer taking hits, this is essential in raid quests.  Additionally, in <Abyssal Shaft> there are time limited situations where you must eliminate enemies before reinforcements arrive, making high firepower even more important
* <Bard> Nantakei@Akiba is actually the center of this party.  He can double the attack of power of his party with exquisitely timed support using <Maestro Echo>, <Battle Conduct> and <Prelude of Fierce Attack>, it can even be said that he alone can fill the roles of two attack positions.