Trial 2: Yamada Kotaro

Map availability
This map is a part of the Yamada Kotaro Trial and was made available:

Strategy

 * Since all of the enemy units use Gem Weapons/Triangle Adept, it is much easier to counter them using the Weapon Triangle Advantage.
 * An archer with a dancer/singer or some repositioning tools can clear this map alone, due to the bow's innate advantage over flying enemies. Be wary of Subaki however since he is bulky enough to take a hit or two, and with his Distant Counter/Vantage/Bonfire combo he can deal a surprising amount of damage.
 * Try to use the defensive terrain to your advantage.

Tips

 * Due to the low stamina cost for a level 40 stage, and the reliably counter-able enemies, this is a great map to farm Hero Merit.