Character Progression Guides
Comprehensive weapons and gear progression from level 1 to 80+
Progression Milestones
| Phase | Level Range | Authority | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Game | 1-20 | 1-25 | Focus on story progression and unlocking basic gear systems. Use starter items and exploration rewards. |
| Mid Game | 20-40 | 25-40 | First breakthrough at level 20. Unlock Tier 1 sets and start farming for better gear. |
| Late Game | 40-60 | 40-50 | Second breakthrough at level 40. Unlock Tier 2 Purple sets with strong set bonuses. |
| Endgame | 60-80 | 50-60 | Third breakthrough at level 60. Access to Tier 3 Gold sets in Wuling. |
| Max Level | 80+ | 60 | Fourth breakthrough at level 80. Full optimization with final gear sets. |
Available Guides
Perlica
Electric Team pillar who applies Forced Electrification and Electric infusions. Functions as a niche tech unit for Electric DPS teams. Her Combo Skill triggers easily on Final Strike, providing consistent Electrification application. Short debuff duration is her primary weakness.
Laevatain
Premier AoE burst DPS with infinite scaling. Her Ultimate provides sustained Heat damage that can cross waves. P0 viable - works well even without promotion. Weakness: Damage is weak when Ultimate is down.
Endministrator
Free 6-star Physical DPS with compact rotations and high burst (3000%). Core mechanic: Combo Skill attaches Originium Crystals that immobilize enemies and grant +20-30% Physical DMG Taken debuff. Battle Skill applies Crush to consume Vulnerability stacks for massive damage. Ultimate consumes Originium Crystals for bonus damage. Can flex between main DPS or support DPS role.
Yvonne
Limited Cryo Main DPS with powerful single-target burst. Relies on consuming Cryo Infliction stacks for Solidification and damage scaling. Solidification mechanic converts Cryo Infliction to boosted damage on next hit. Requires 3 stacks of Cryo Infliction for full power, making her team-dependent but rewarding for well-composed Cryo teams.
Ember
High comfort level defender who provides massive sustain and defensive buffs through team shields and healing. Her Ultimate grants shields to all allies based on her Max HP, while her Combo Skill provides proactive healing. P0 viable with all core mechanics available immediately. Enables 'Impenetrable Front' Physical teams by allowing DPS allies to attack uninterruptedly.
Last Rite
Top-tier Single-Target Cryo DPS with immense burst potential. Requires exactly 3 Cryo Infliction stacks to function at full power, making her rotation rigid but rewarding. Her Ultimate provides an invincibility window followed by 3 devastating Cryo slashes. P0 viable and can rival limited operators even at base constellations.
Pogranichnik
The absolute core of the Physical team. Provides unique Breach debuffs (20% Vulnerability in separate multiplier), massive SP economy (125 SP/cycle), and grouping mechanics. Essential Physical support that enables team DPS and provides irreplaceable utility for Physical compositions.
Xaihi
Mandatory support for any Cryo team. Provides healing, massive Cryo/Nature Amp buffs (+80% damage), and applies Cryo Infliction stacks. Her Ultimate applies team-wide Amp buffs that scale with Intellect, making her irreplaceable for Cryo compositions. Smooth playstyle with fluid rotations.
Gilberta
Hybrid utility support providing Grouping, Nature Infliction, and Arts Susceptibility. Known as the 'Quality of Life' queen, she excels at mob-clearing with her powerful grouping Ultimate and enables Arts-focused teams. Her Combo Skill applies Arts Susceptibility when Vulnerability stacks are present, making her a versatile tech option for mixed Physical/Arts teams.
Lifeng
A high-spec bridge unit for Physical teams who provides grouping and Physical Susceptibility to set up Crush windows. His Battle Skill applies Physical Susceptibility to enemies without Vulnerability stacks, while his Ultimate delivers powerful AoE grouping and damage. Functions as a versatile Physical team enabler who generates 3 Vulnerability stacks without consuming them, making him resource-friendly and P0 viable.
Chen Qianyu
The 'lubricant' for Physical team rotations. Chen Qianyu provides smooth rotation flow with high Ultimate multipliers and reliable Lift application. His Combo Skill triggers on Vulnerable enemies, making him a perfect fit for Physical teams that generate Vulnerability stacks. Despite being secondary to Da Pan/Pogranichnik in pure scaling, his ease of use and F2P value make him an excellent choice for any Physical team composition.
Da Pan
Unique Crush unit who generates and consumes his own Vulnerability stacks. Da Pan brings hybrid functionality as both a Vulnerability generator and consumer, making him a self-sufficient Crush DPS. His Combo Skill triggers when enemies reach 4 Vulnerability stacks, dealing massive Physical DMG and Crush. Pairs perfectly with Pogranichnik for maximum Crush potential. While limited by 5-star multipliers compared to 6-star alternatives, his unique kit makes him invaluable for Physical team compositions.
Wulfgard
Heat Caster who excels at applying and consuming Combustion for burst damage. His Battle Skill applies Heat Infliction and triggers Combustion, while his Combo Skill provides AoE pressure. Works as both main DPS and sub-DPS in Heat teams. Pairs perfectly with Laevatain for reaction chaining.
Arclight
Electric SP Battery and Link specialist. Applies Electric Infliction and generates SP for the team through Link mechanic and Final Strike generation. Essential support for Electric teams who enables DPS characters to spam their skills faster. Her Combo Skill generates SP links that transfer energy to teammates.
Antal
Electric support operator who applies Arts Susceptibility and Amp to enemies. Provides massive team damage boost through his unique multiplier coverage for Heat and Electric teams. His Focus mechanic applies to priority targets while Combo Skill duplicates ally inflictions. P0 viable - works without promotions.
Avywenna
Electric polearm user who excels at sustained damage through Thunderlance mechanics. Her Battle Skill retrieves thrown lances for bonus damage while her Ultimate (Thunderlance EX) provides powerful AoE coverage. Unique positioning-based gameplay rewards skilled placement.
Snowshine
Cryo Defender with Protect and HP Treatment capabilities. Applies Cryo Infliction through her skills and provides team survivability through shields and healing. Functions as a tanky Cryo support who can protect allies while dealing consistent Cryo damage. Her Counter mechanic triggers when allies are attacked, making her excellent for defensive team compositions.
Fluorite
Dual-element Support Caster who applies both Nature Infliction and Cryo Infliction. Functions as a versatile support unit for hybrid element teams. Her skills provide consistent elemental application that synergizes well with other elemental DPS characters. As a 4-star, she's accessible but has limited personal damage.
Alesh
Cryo Vanguard with SP recovery and Solidification mechanics. Applies Cryo Infliction and converts stacks to Solidification for burst damage. Functions as SP battery for the team while providing Cryo support.
Estella
Cryo Support operator who excels at applying Physical Susceptibility to enemies through the Solidification mechanic. Her Combo Skill triggers on Solidified enemies to debuff targets, while her Ultimate applies Lift to enemies already affected by Physical Susceptibility. Works well in both Cryo and Physical team compositions.
Akekuri
SP generation specialist with Heat Infliction support. One of the most flexible supports in the game - her constant SP recovery enables team skill rotations while her Heat application enables Combustion synergy. Not a main DPS, but essential for team economy.
Catcher
4-star Defender with protective capabilities and Physical Status application. Provides shields to allies through Combo Skill, applies Weaken to reduce enemy damage, and can trigger Vulnerability through his Ultimate. While outclassed by higher-rarity Defenders, he's a solid early-game tank who can protect teammates and enable Physical teams.
Ardelia
Universal Support with Corrosion-based healing loop and dual Susceptibility debuffs. Applies Corrosion with Combo Skill, then consumes it with Battle Skill to heal Mr. Dolly shadows. Provides both Physical and Arts Susceptibility (10% each) for team damage amplification. Her signature weapon Dreams of the Starry Beach is FREE from 10-day login. P0 viable - core mechanics work without promotions.
What's Included
5 Level Milestones
Detailed guides for each phase from Early (1-20) to Max (80+)
BiS & F2P Options
Best-in-slot recommendations plus free-to-play alternatives at each stage
Crafting & Farming
What to prioritize and what to skip at each stage
Guide Notes
- ✓ BiS = Best-in-Slot item for optimal performance
- ✓ F2P = Free-to-play alternative that still performs well
- ✓ Progression gates at Authority Levels: 20 (AIC gear), 40 (Tier 2), 50 (Wuling/Tier 3), 60 (Max)
- ✓ Focus on leveling your operator first before investing heavily in gear
- ✓ More character guides will be added regularly as data becomes available