Black Tā vs. Black Tōdo, if you had to pick one?

If you had to pick between Black Tā and Black Tōdo, I'd recommend Black Tōdo. Both are top-tier in their respective elemental melee damage, so it's not simply about who's stronger. Black Tā has higher firepower in both short-term and long-term battles than Tōji, but Tōji is a strong alternative, so if you've already invested heavily in him, he can largely cover the role of a 환 (Hwan) elemental melee damage dealer. On the other hand, Black Tōdo is a top-tier 야 (Ya) elemental melee damage dealer. If a friend triggers a Black Slash, he follows up with a guaranteed Black Slash, and even counters when hit. With a partner like Kalta or SP Yata who can reliably trigger Black Slashes, you can significantly boost your 야 (Ya) elemental melee force by maximizing both his main damage and additional attacks. Therefore, if you have Tōji and also Kalta/Yata, I'd prioritize Black Tōdo. Conversely, if you don't have Tōji or your 환 (Hwan) elemental melee force is weak, Black Tā's priority significantly increases. If you don't have a Black Slash partner to use with Black Tōdo, it's better to go for Black Tā first. With Pyeonsal, 0.2, and Pugask coming later, I recommend choosing based on these criteria rather than trying to get both.