The Definitive Guide To The FGO Lucky Bag 2023: Why The 20-Pool GSSR Was A Game-Changer
The Fate/Grand Order (FGO) Lucky Bag Summoning Campaign, specifically the New Year 2023 GSSR (Guaranteed SSR) event, stands out as one of the most strategically complex and rewarding banners in the game's history. Unlike previous years that often split the pool simply by class or by a handful of large categories, the 2023 New Year's GSSR introduced an unprecedented level of granularity, forcing Masters to make a highly informed decision based on their roster's specific needs.
Launched on December 31, 2022, and running through January 10/11, 2023, this campaign required 15 Paid Saint Quartz for a single 11-pull, guaranteeing one Limited 5-Star Servant. The unique pool structure—divided by both Class and Noble Phantasm (NP) Type—made it a true test of a player’s knowledge, offering the best chance yet to snipe a specific, powerful Servant like Senji Muramasa or Morgan.
The Revolutionary 20-Pool Split: Class, NP Type, and Targeting Strategy
The core feature that defined the 2023 Lucky Bag was its innovative division into 20 separate banners. This marked a significant departure from the traditional GSSR format, which usually featured only 2 to 4 pools (e.g., Knights vs. Cavalry, or just by year of release). By segmenting the entire roster of Limited 5-Star Servants, the developers aimed to give players a higher probability of obtaining a desired Servant or a specific utility type, such as a Single-Target (ST) damage dealer or a dedicated Support Caster.
Understanding the 20 GSSR Banner Categories
The 20 pools were created by combining the 7 standard classes (Saber, Archer, Lancer, Rider, Caster, Assassin, Berserker) and the Extra Classes, each then split by their primary Noble Phantasm function: Single-Target (ST), Area-of-Effect (AOE), or Support.
- ST (Single-Target) Pools: Focused on Servants designed to deal massive damage to a single enemy, crucial for raid battles and challenging boss fights.
- AOE (Area-of-Effect) Pools: Contained Servants whose NP hits all enemies, making them the backbone of efficient farming and general quest clearing.
- Support Pools: Featured Servants with utility-focused Noble Phantasms, primarily those who apply buffs, debuffs, or provide defensive capabilities. This category was especially important for the Caster and Extra Classes.
The only exception to the strict Class/NP Type split was the Extra Class pool, which often had to combine ST, AOE, and Support Servants due to the smaller number of Limited SSRs in those unique classes. Servants like Mélusine, who have multiple NP types depending on their ascension stage, were typically categorized based on their primary or final form's NP.
Top-Tier Targets: The Must-Roll Servants of the 2023 Lucky Bag
The strategic value of the 20-pool system lay in its ability to isolate some of the most powerful and meta-defining Servants into smaller, more manageable pools. For any Master, the goal was to identify the pools with the highest concentration of "game-changers" to maximize the value of their 15 Paid Saint Quartz. The following Servants were considered the absolute highest priority targets, driving the community’s GSSR decision-making.
1. The AOE Saber Pool: Senji Muramasa
Muramasa was arguably the biggest prize of the New Year's GSSR. As an exceptional Arts-based AOE Saber, his inclusion in a pool with only other AOE Sabers gave players a phenomenal chance to acquire one of the game's top farming and damage-dealing Servants. His ability to loop his NP effortlessly made him a cornerstone of modern farming teams, especially when paired with powerful Support Casters.
2. The AOE Berserker Pool: Morgan
Morgan, the Queen of Fae Britain and a Limited Berserker, was another massive draw. Her powerful AOE Noble Phantasm and unique utility, including her ability to charge the NP gauge of the entire party, made her a premier farming Servant. Rolling in her pool offered a high chance at a Servant who could slot into almost any team composition due to the Berserker class advantage.
3. The Extra Class Support Pool: Oberon and Koyanskaya of Light
The Extra Class pools, especially the Support-focused ones, were a goldmine. Oberon, the "King of the Faeries," is considered one of the single most powerful damage-enablers in the game, capable of providing massive NP charge and an unparalleled damage boost. Similarly, Koyanskaya of Light (or Vitch) is essential for the Buster meta, enabling multiple NP uses in a single turn. While the Extra pools were often larger, the sheer value of these two Servants made them highly coveted targets.
4. Other High-Value Entity Targets
Beyond the top three, several other Servants made their respective pools extremely tempting, contributing to the overall topical authority of the campaign:
- Space Ishtar (Avenger): A highly flexible AOE Servant capable of changing her NP card type, making her a universal farming solution.
- Melusine (Lancer): A unique Servant with both ST and AOE Noble Phantasms, often placed in the AOE Lancer pool, offering incredible versatility.
- Summer Kama (Assassin): An excellent Arts AOE Assassin who is both a strong damage dealer and has useful utility.
- Himiko (Extra Support): A solid choice for stall and crit teams, often found in the Extra Support pool alongside Oberon.
Strategic Decision Making: Which Banner to Choose?
The 20-pool GSSR transformed the Lucky Bag from a simple roll into a complex strategic choice. The community generally advised Masters to follow a few key principles to make their selection:
1. Target Utility Gaps
The most common advice was to roll for Servants who fill a critical gap in the Master's roster. If a player was missing a major support unit, the Caster Support or Extra Support pools were the obvious choice, despite having more Servants. If a player was lacking a strong ST damage dealer for a specific class (e.g., ST Lancer or ST Extra), those pools offered a high chance of success.
2. Prioritize Lower-Risk Pools
The smaller the pool, the higher the chance of getting a specific target. Pools with only 3-4 Servants were inherently safer bets than those with 8-10. Players often analyzed the Servant list in each of the 20 pools to determine the "worst-case scenario" Servant, choosing the pool where even the least desired outcome was still a useful unit.
3. Focus on Meta-Defining Servants
The sheer power of Servants like Oberon and Koyanskaya meant that many Masters prioritized their pools, even if the pool size was larger. These Servants fundamentally change how the game is played, making the risk worthwhile for players seeking to optimize their farming and challenge quest clear times.
The FGO Lucky Bag 2023 was a landmark event that provided a fantastic opportunity for both veteran and new Masters to strengthen their Chaldea. By dividing the pool based on the essential entities of Class and NP Type, it ensured that every player could make a calculated, high-value decision, securing a powerful Limited SSR to kick off the new year.
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