twin jetty
Puppets absorb enemy damage before stats like defense and protection are added, but they have relatively low HP, making them easily destroyed. For example, the Berserk in my PC save, even when used in Wood 5, only withstands a few hits initially.
If increasing the puppets' HP or reducing the damage they absorb isn't practical, I hope Puppet Polarization will be given the ability to reduce the amount of damage puppets absorb in mastery 4. It increases tactical diversity.
tough steeple