Should I use Pair Up in Awakening

[NSY]

This question bugs me, should I use pair up in battle or not.

 

[Specific Neptune]

yes

 

[Ultraluigi]

if on normal, you don't need to
if you want a challenge, play without because pair up is a bad concept and i don't know why IS came up with it anyway.

 

[New Super Mario]

Pair up is an awesome concept you can use to coordinate your strategies.

Putting two people with great supports is always good.

 

[Ultraluigi]

it's very helpful but BUROKEN as shit.
i prefer the old system of stat boosting and affinities.

 

[Revin]

always

 

[Tyrell Badd]

if you want a challenge, play without because pair up is a bad concept and i don't know why IS came up with it anyway.

i love it when archers and the like swarm my pegasus knights

it's not like pairing up would give them a fighting chance or protect them or anything

 

[Ultraluigi]

if you want a challenge, play without because pair up is a bad concept and i don't know why IS came up with it anyway.

i love it when archers and the like swarm my pegasus knights

it's not like pairing up would give them a fighting chance or protect them or anything

i meant, it doesn't work as a good mechanic. sure it helps you a lot, but it's just too powerful, especially combined with dual strike/dual guard.
in terms of usefulness it's probably the best in the series, but i'd prefer to actually think instead of charging ahead mindlessly.

 

[Lily x]

Yes
It powers up units and helps build supports quicker.

 

[NSY]

If I use it though I get less tacks each turn.

 

[Lily x]

If I use it though I get less tacks each turn.

You do, but it will be worth it as dual strike/defend is incredibly useful.
There is one level I really reccomend NOT pairing up though unless you are a galeforce junkie

Spoiler

That being the Tiki side story

 

[Revin]

If I use it though I get less tacks each turn.

pairing up is still waaaay better in the long run (as long as you pair up characters that can support, that is)

There is one level I really reccomend NOT pairing up though unless you are a galeforce junkie

Spoiler

That being the Tiki side story

how many units are you allowed on that one?

 

[Time Turner]

There is one level I really reccomend NOT pairing up though unless you are a galeforce junkie

Spoiler

That being the Tiki side story

how many units are you allowed on that one?

Twelve, I think. Just enough to form a ring of characters.

 

[Dr. Javelin]

I literally always use Pair Up, and pair the husband/wife teams for increased awesomeness.

 

[Glitchy Bowser Jr.]

Yes because it gives them supports then they can sometimes get married and have a child who you can use and the children are all pretty good. And pair up gives stat boosts and other things like that.

 

[Revin]

idk whether this is relevant anymore but

There is one level I really reccomend NOT pairing up though unless you are a galeforce junkie

Spoiler

That being the Tiki side story

fyi that mission gives enough units to have all your units except one paired up AND still able to form a ring around tiki