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Akekuri Weapons & Gear Progression

Comprehensive progression guide from level 1 to 80+

Updated: 2/22/2026 | BiS + F2P Options | P0 Viable
4★ Support Heat Sword

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.

Build Focus

Ultimate Gain Efficiency, ATK%, Heat DMG, Intellect for Cheer of Victory talent scaling

Skill Priority

Combo Skill > Ultimate > Battle Skill > Normal Attack

Playstyle

Use Combo Skill whenever available for SP recovery. Apply Heat Infliction with Battle Skill for Combustion synergy. Deploy Ultimate for Link state and team SP generation. Akekuri's value is team economy - she keeps your team casting skills constantly.

Quick Reference Summary

Early Game

Use Basic/Miner gear with OBJ Edge of Lightness 5★ or Wave Tide 4★. Don't over-invest.

Mid Game

Catastrophe 3pc + OBJ Edge of Lightness 5★ or Thermite Cutter 6★.

Late Game

Catastrophe 3pc + Thermite Cutter 6★ or OBJ Edge maxed.

Endgame

Frontiers 3pc + Thermite Cutter maxed.

Max Level

BiS: Frontiers 3pc + Thermite Cutter maxed. F2P: Catastrophe 3pc + Frontiers off-piece + OBJ Edge maxed.

Early Game 1-20

Authority Unlocks
  • • Basic gear unlocked at level 10
  • • Focus on story progression and unlocking SP mechanics

Weapons

BiS OBJ Edge of Lightness 5★ Sword
Base ATK
411
Substat
Agility
Effect
ATK +33.6%. After Battle Skill hits, gains additional ATK +16.8% for 15s.
Source: Stock Redistribution / Arsenal Exchange
Why: Best early weapon for Akekuri. Secondary Attribute boosts her Intellect scaling from Cheer of Victory talent. Works in any team.
F2P Wave Tide 4★ Sword
Base ATK
341
Substat
Will
Effect
When the wielder casts a combo skill, the wielder gains ATK +33.6% for 20s.
Source: Exploration (Crates)
Why: Solid 4-star option. ATK buff triggers on Combo Skill which Akekuri uses frequently.
Note: Use until OBJ Edge is available

Gear Sets

Best in Slot Basic Gear Pack (Any 3 pieces) 0 Gray Lv.10
Why this set?

Placeholder gear to unlock slots. Don't invest resources - upgrade quickly.

Source: Available by default once you unlock Gear Assembly

Stat Priorities

Main Stats
ATK%Ultimate Gain Efficiency
Sub Stats
ATK%Ultimate Gain EfficiencyIntellect

Crafting Focus

  • • Operator EXP to reach level 20
  • • Basic combat materials
Skip These
  • ✗ Gear crafting (Tier 0 sets aren't worth materials)
  • ✗ Essence farming
Next Milestone: Reach level 20 for first breakthrough and AIC set access

Mid Game 20-40

Authority Unlocks
  • • Authority 20+ unlocks mid-tier Protocol Spaces
  • • AIC gear sets become available

Weapons

BiS OBJ Edge of Lightness 5★ Sword
Base ATK
411
Substat
Agility
Effect
ATK +33.6%. After Battle Skill hits, gains additional ATK +16.8% for 15s.
Source: Stock Redistribution / Arsenal Exchange
Why: Best 5-star Sword for Akekuri. Secondary Attribute boosts Intellect for her talent. Consistent ATK buffs.
Cost: Moderate - Stock Redistribution has good prices
F2P Thermite Cutter 6★ Sword
Base ATK
490
Substat
Will
Effect
ATK+28.0% After the wielder's skill recovers SP or grants a Link state, the entire team gains ATK +14.0% for 20s. Max stacks: 2.
Source: Arsenal Exchange
Why: Akekuri's best-in-slot support weapon. Team ATK buff triggers on her SP recovery, which she does constantly. Nearly permanent uptime.

Gear Sets

Best in Slot Catastrophe (3pc) Tier 2 Purple Lv.50
Ultimate Gain Efficiency +20%
At the start of battle, the wearer immediately recovers 50 SP.
Why this set?

Best support gear for Akekuri. Ultimate Gain Efficiency helps her Ultimate uptime, 50 SP start means instant first Ultimate.

Recommended: Catastrophe Heavy Armor (Armor) + Catastrophe Gloves (Gloves) + Catastrophe Gauze Cartridge (Kit)
Available Pieces: Catastrophe Heavy Armor, Catastrophe Gloves, Catastrophe Gauze Cartridge
Source: Authority Level rewards, Gear Assembly with Cryston Component + Valley Stock Bill
Budget AIC Light (3pc)

Use if Catastrophe pieces aren't available yet. Better stats than Miner gear.

Use AIC Light until you can craft Catastrophe

Stat Priorities

Main Stats
Ultimate Gain EfficiencyATK%
Sub Stats
Ultimate Gain EfficiencyATK%IntellectHeat DMG

Crafting Focus

  • • Cryston Components for Catastrophe gear
  • • Weapon EXP for 5-star upgrades
  • • Curated Weapon Supply tickets
Skip These
  • ✗ Tier 3 gear (wait until level 60)
  • ✗ 6-star weapon materials
Next Milestone: Reach level 40 for second breakthrough and access to Tier 2 Purple sets

Late Game 40-60

Authority Unlocks
  • • Authority 40+ unlocks advanced content
  • • Tier 2 Purple gear sets available

Weapons

BiS Thermite Cutter 6★ Sword
Base ATK
490
Substat
Will
Effect
ATK+28.0% After the wielder's skill recovers SP or grants a Link state, the entire team gains ATK +14.0% for 20s. Max stacks: 2.
Source: Arsenal Exchange
Why: Akekuri's BiS weapon. Team ATK buff from her constant SP recovery is nearly permanent. Massive team utility.
Investment: Worth prioritizing - provides significant team DPS increase
Cost: High - Arsenal Exchange
F2P OBJ Edge of Lightness (Maxed) 5★ Sword
Base ATK
411
Substat
Agility
Effect
ATK +33.6%. After Battle Skill hits, gains additional ATK +16.8% for 15s.
Source: Stock Redistribution / Arsenal Exchange
Why: Best F2P option at max refinement. Consistent ATK buffs work well with her rotation.
Note: Use until you can get Thermite Cutter

Gear Sets

Best in Slot Catastrophe (3pc) Tier 2 Purple Lv.50
Ultimate Gain Efficiency +20%
At the start of battle, the wearer immediately recovers 50 SP.
Why this set?

Best gear for Akekuri. Ultimate Gain Efficiency + 50 SP start = immediate Ultimate and faster rotations.

Recommended: Catastrophe Heavy Armor (Armor) + Catastrophe Gloves (Gloves) + Catastrophe Gauze Cartridge (Kit)
Available Pieces: Catastrophe Heavy Armor (Armor - Ultimate DMG Bonus +18.4%), Catastrophe Gloves (Gloves - Arts Intensity +24.50%), Catastrophe Gauze Cartridge (Kit - Ultimate DMG Bonus +36.80%)
Source: Authority Level rewards, Gear Assembly with Cryston Component + Valley Stock Bill
Alternative Aburrey's Legacy (3pc) Tier 2
Skill DMG +24%
When the wearer casts a battle skill, combo skill, or ultimate, gain ATK +5% for 15s. The buff from each of the three skill types is unique and does not stack with itself.

Good alternative. ATK buff from using all 3 skill types provides consistent damage boost.

Note: Use if you want more personal damage

Stat Priorities

Main Stats
Ultimate Gain EfficiencyATK%
Sub Stats
Ultimate Gain EfficiencyATK%IntellectHeat DMG

Crafting Focus

  • • Cryston Components for Tier 2 gear
  • • Valley Stock Bills for crafting
  • • Curated Weapon Supply tickets
  • • Essence farming for substat optimization
Priority Order

Catastrophe 3pc first, then Thermite Cutter, then essence optimization

Next Milestone: Reach Authority 50 for Wuling access and Tier 3 Gold gear

Endgame 60-80

Authority Unlocks
  • • Authority 50+ unlocks Wuling region
  • • Tier 3 Gold gear sets available

Weapons

BiS Thermite Cutter 6★ Sword
Base ATK
490
Substat
Will
Effect
ATK+28.0% After the wielder's skill recovers SP or grants a Link state, the entire team gains ATK +14.0% for 20s. Max stacks: 2.
Source: Arsenal Exchange
Why: BiS for Akekuri. The team-wide ATK buff from her constant SP recovery is nearly permanent and provides massive team DPS.
Investment: Continue upgrading - this carries through endgame
Premium OBJ Edge of Lightness (Maxed) 5★ Sword
Base ATK
411
Substat
Agility
Effect
ATK +33.6%. After Battle Skill hits, gains additional ATK +16.8% for 15s.
Why: Solid option at max refinement. Works well if you can't get Thermite Cutter.
Note: Best F2P option for support build

Gear Sets

Best in Slot Frontiers (3pc) Tier 3 Gold Lv.70
Combo Skill Cooldown Reduction +15%
After the wearer recovers SP with a skill, the team gains DMG +16% for 15s.
Why this set?

Best endgame gear for Akekuri. Team DMG buff on SP recovery triggers constantly with her kit. Combo Skill CDR helps rotation.

Optimization Logic

Prioritize Combo Skill DMG and Battle Skill DMG pieces for maximum damage contribution.

Recommended: Frontiers Armor T3 (Armor - Secondary Attribute +10.4%) + Frontiers Blight RES Gloves (Gloves - Battle Skill DMG Bonus +34.5%) + Frontiers Comm (Kit - Combo Skill DMG Bonus +41.4%)
Available Pieces: Frontiers Armor, Frontiers Armor T3, Frontiers Blight RES Gloves, Frontiers Comm
Source: Gear Template Crate in Wuling, Gear Assembly with Xiranite Component + Wuling Stock Bill
Alternative Catastrophe (Maxed) (3pc) Tier 2
Ultimate Gain Efficiency +20%
At the start of battle, the wearer immediately recovers 50 SP.

If Frontiers farm is difficult, continue using maxed Catastrophe. The 50 SP start is valuable for daily farming.

Note: Use until you can farm Frontiers pieces

Stat Priorities

Main Stats
Ultimate Gain EfficiencyATK%
Sub Stats
Ultimate Gain EfficiencyATK%IntellectHeat DMG

Crafting Focus

  • • Xiranite Components for Tier 3 gear
  • • Wuling Stock Bills
  • • Gear Template Crates
  • • Essence farming for perfect substats
Priority Order

Frontiers 3pc first, then Thermite Cutter maxed, then essence optimization

Next Milestone: Reach Authority 60 for max level. Complete Frontiers set and get Thermite Cutter maxed.

Max Level 80+

Authority Unlocks
  • • Authority 60 (Max) - All content unlocked

Full optimization complete. Akekuri provides near-constant team ATK buff and SP economy for the entire team.

Weapons

BiS Thermite Cutter 6★ Sword
Base ATK
490
Substat
Will
Effect
ATK+28.0% After the wielder's skill recovers SP or grants a Link state, the entire team gains ATK +14.0% for 20s. Max stacks: 2.
Source: Arsenal Exchange
Why: BiS for Akekuri. Team ATK buff from constant SP recovery is nearly permanent. Massive team utility.
Investment: Final stop. Max refinement for optimal support value.
F2P Max OBJ Edge of Lightness 5★ Sword
Effect
ATK +33.6%. After Battle Skill hits, gains additional ATK +16.8% for 15s.
Why: Best F2P option at max refinement. Consistent ATK buffs work well with her rotation.
Note: Solid F2P endgame weapon for support build.

Gear Sets

Best in Slot Frontiers 3pc + Off-piece (3pc + 1 off-piece) Tier 3 Gold
Combo Skill Cooldown Reduction +15%
After the wearer recovers SP with a skill, the team gains DMG +16% for 15s.
Why this set?

BiS for Akekuri. Team DMG buff on SP recovery triggers constantly. Combo Skill CDR helps rotation.

Complete Build
armor: Frontiers Armor T3 (Secondary Attribute +10.4%)
gloves: Frontiers Blight RES Gloves (Battle Skill DMG Bonus +34.5%)
kit1: Frontiers Comm (Combo Skill DMG Bonus +41.4%)
kit2: Redeemer Seal (Ultimate Gain Efficiency +25.70%) - Off-piece for UGE, OR Hanging River O2 Tube (Cryo and Electric DMG +23%) for hybrid teams
Optimization Goals
Target Substats: ATK%, Ultimate Gain Efficiency, Intellect, Heat DMG
Target Values:
30%+ ATK%20%+ Ultimate Gain EfficiencyHigh Intellect
Source: Wuling Gear Template Crates
Alternative Catastrophe (Maxed) (3pc) Tier 2
Ultimate Gain Efficiency +20%
Start battle with 50 SP

Excellent UGE option if Frontiers unavailable. Faster Ultimate = more SP for team.

Note: Use while farming.

F2P Option Catastrophe 3pc + Frontiers Off-piece (3pc Catastrophe + 1pc Frontiers)
Ultimate Gain Efficiency +20%
Start battle with 50 SP immediate recovery.

F2P-friendly max level setup. Catastrophe provides excellent UGE. Mix with one Frontiers piece when available.

Tip: Best F2P option for max level. Upgrade to full Frontiers 3pc when RNG permits.

Complete Build
armor: Catastrophe Heavy Armor (Ultimate DMG Bonus +18.4%)
gloves: Catastrophe Gloves (Arts Intensity +24.50%)
kit1: Catastrophe Gauze Cartridge (Ultimate DMG Bonus +36.80%)
kit2: Frontiers Comm (Combo Skill DMG Bonus +41.4%) - Off-piece for team DMG
Upgrade Path: Farm Frontiers pieces gradually.

Final Build Optimization

Rotation

Battle Skill (apply Heat Infliction) → Combo Skill (SP recovery on Stagger) → Ultimate (SQUAD! ON ME! for Link + team buff) → Repeat

Timing

Use Combo Skill whenever available - it triggers easily on Stagger nodes. Ultimate provides Link state which triggers Thermite Cutter's team buff. Time Ultimate with team burst windows.

Team Compositions
Optimal

Laevatain (DPS) + Akekuri (SP/Heat) + Wulfgard (stacks) + Ardelia (sustain)

Alternative

Any team - Akekuri fits everywhere

F2P

Akekuri + Chen Qianyu + Endministrator + Any free healer

Min-Max Tips
1.

Combo Skill triggers on ANY enemy that is Staggered or hits Stagger Nodes - position near team fights

2.

Thermite Cutter team ATK buff is nearly permanent with Akekuri's SP recovery - massive team DPS boost

3.

Ultimate Gain Efficiency is priority #1 - more Ultimates = more SP for team

4.

Akekuri's value comes from team economy, not personal damage - don't expect high DPS

5.

Works in any element team - her SP recovery is universally valuable

6.

Link from Ultimate (with Staying in the Zone talent) amplifies connected ally damage

7.

Cheer of Victory talent scales with Intellect - more Intellect = more SP recovered per Combo Skill

8.

P0 viable - all core mechanics work without promotion

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