>>535733918
18/40 isn't any different from the 10th stage if you pick the handicaps that don't matter as much, just avoid the ones that increase HP and pick stuff like "reduced stability dmg taken if not from the monoelement team you're running anyways".
40/40 is a chore and doesn't give you anything for completing it other than a slightly longer e-peen so don't feel too bad.
>>535736478
Ah yes, I too ran 1MG/1AR/1RF/2SMG with a Firework Fairy
Once we get ~8 useable dorks for each element we will hopefully start getting some alternative synergies, like cross-elements, summons, high mobility, or snipers.