

I don't fully understand the way Stigmata works and how compatibility rate
factors into all of it. Granted, I am only on chapter 25. Does the number of
Stigmata determine how powerful the Pandora is? This seemed to be the case at
the start of the manga, where it was stated that 6 is "elite" level and how
all the characters emphasize how Kazuha had 20. But then, we see Rana and
Satellizer being able to defeat third-years.

I noticed that Chiffon only has 4, but then you have Rana who has 6. Why is
the former regarded as stronger if she has less? Is it possible for someone
with 1 Stigmata to be stronger than someone with 5? Also, how does the
compatibility rate factor into all of this?

I was hoping someone could just clear this up for me.


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How do Stigmatas and compatibility rate determine how powerful a Pandora is?


Just like [Eumel](https://anime.stackexchange.com/questions/30039/how-do-
stigmatas-and-catability-rate-determine-how-powerful-a-pandora-
is#comment41822_30039) said in his comment, you should just keep reading. This
answer will contain several spoilers and most likely will spoil a lot of the
plot. So you have been warned

**(scroll down to the TL:DNS; if you want a practical answer without
spoilers)**

To properly understand how `stigma's` work, you will first have to understand
what the `stigma's` are.

> Stigma's are pieces of Nova's, either obtain directly from a Nova 's core,
> or from the original Nova Maria Lancelot. They are known for their urging
> signals of destroying everything.

The so called 'Compatibility' determines how much of the 'power' stored within
the stigma can be used by the Pandora. Theoretically speaking this means that
somebody with 10 stigma's with a bad compatibility could be weaker then
somebody with 1 or 2 stigma's with a strong compatibility.

However in the world of freezing stigmas are not limited to just one type:

> Besides regular stigma there are also the `heroic stigma`, `A stigmatic
> body`, the `Type-Maria Stigmata`, `injection stigmata: plasma form`,
> `legendary Stigmata`, `Plasma Stigmata`, `Legendary Stigmata System`

Each and every one of these have their own pro's cons. And even though
compatibility still plays a huge role, the type of stigma also does.

## TL;DNS:

Yes it possible for someone with 1 stigmata to be stronger than someone with
5. This can be due to a person having a different type of stigmata, or
significant better compatibility with the stigmata.


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