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Ardelia Weapons & Gear Progression

Comprehensive progression guide from level 1 to 80+

Updated: 2/22/2026 | BiS + F2P Options
6★ Support Nature Arts Unit

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.

Build Focus

HP%, Treatment Efficiency, Ultimate Gain Efficiency, Arts Intensity, Nature DMG

Skill Priority

Battle Skill > Ultimate > Combo Skill > Normal Attack

Playstyle

Apply Corrosion with Combo Skill on debuff-free enemies, then consume with Battle Skill to heal Mr. Dolly shadows. Use Ultimate for dual Susceptibility (Physical + Arts 10%) and team damage amplification. Maintain shadows for sustain. Works in any team composition as universal support.

Quick Reference Summary

Early Game

Use Basic/Miner gear with Hypernova Auto 4★ or Fluorescent Roc 4★. Don't over-invest. P0 viable.

Mid Game

AIC Light 3pc + OBJ Arts Identifier 5★ or Monaihe 5★.

Late Game

Catastrophe 3pc + Dreams of the Starry Beach 6★ (FREE) or OBJ Arts Identifier maxed.

Endgame

Eternal Xiranite 3pc + Dreams of the Starry Beach 6★ maxed.

Max Level

BiS: Eternal Xiranite 3pc + Dreams of the Starry Beach maxed. F2P: Catastrophe 3pc + Eternal Xiranite off-piece + Chivalric Virtues maxed.

Early Game 1-20

Authority Unlocks
  • Basic gear unlocked at level 10
  • Focus on story progression and learning Corrosion loop mechanics

Weapons

BiS Hypernova Auto 4★ Arts Unit
Base ATK
341
Substat
Intellect
Effect
When the wielder's HP is above 80%, ATK +42.0%.
Source: Exploration (Crates)
Why: Solid 4-star Arts Unit with conditional ATK boost. Good early stats.
F2P Fluorescent Roc 4★ Arts Unit
Base ATK
341
Substat
Will
Effect
When the wielder's battle skill hits the enemy, ATK +33.6% for 20s.
Source: Exploration (Crates)
Why: Alternative 4-star Arts Unit. ATK buff on battle skill hit works well for support.
Note: Use if found, otherwise Hypernova Auto works fine

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
HP%Treatment Efficiency
Sub Stats
HP%Treatment EfficiencyWillIntellect

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 Arts Identifier 5★ Arts Unit
Base ATK
411
Substat
Intellect
Effect
Max HP +28.0%. When the wielder's combo skill applies Arts Burst or Physical Status, the entire team gains Heat DMG Dealt and Electric DMG Dealt +22.4% for 15s.
Source: Arsenal Exchange / Stock Redistribution
Why: Best generic 5-star Arts Unit. Team buff on combo skill synergizes with Ardelia's support role.
Cost: Moderate - Stock Redistribution has good prices
F2P Hypernova Auto 4★ Arts Unit
Upgrade
Max level until 5-star ready
Effect
When the wielder's HP is above 80%, ATK +42.0%.
Source: Exploration (Crates)
Why: Continues to provide solid mid-game performance. Keep at max level if OBJ Arts Identifier isn't available.
Note: Use until you can afford OBJ Arts Identifier or find Monaihe
Step Up Monaihe 5★ Arts Unit
Base ATK
411
Substat
Will
Effect
Main Attribute +14.0% Arts Intensity +70
Why: A-tier 5-star Arts Unit with Arts Intensity buff. Good for healing support builds.
Note: Good alternative if OBJ Arts Identifier isn't available

Gear Sets

Best in Slot AIC Light (3pc) Tier 1 Green Lv.28
HP +500
When the wearer defeats an enemy, ATK +20 for 5s.
Why this set?

Kill-based ATK buff works well for support. Better than Miner sets due to set bonus.

Recommended: AIC Light Armor (Armor) + AIC Tactical Gloves (Gloves) + AIC Light Plate (Kit)
Available Pieces: AIC Light Armor, AIC Tactical Gloves, AIC Light Plate
Source: Authority Level rewards, Gear Assembly with Amethyst Component
Budget Miner β / Miner γ (3 pieces of Miner gear)

Use if you don't have Amethyst Components yet. Higher stats than Miners α.

Use Miner γ (Blue) at level 36 if available

Stat Priorities

Main Stats
HP%Treatment EfficiencyWill
Sub Stats
Treatment EfficiencyHP%WillIntellect

Crafting Focus

  • Amethyst Components for AIC gear
  • Weapon EXP for OBJ Arts Identifier upgrades
  • Essence farming for 2-piece set
Skip These
  • Tier 2 gear (wait until level 40)
  • 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 Dreams of the Starry Beach 6★ Arts Unit
Base ATK
495
Substat
Intellect
Refinement
Aim for Refinement Level 1+
Effect
Secondary Attribute +44.8%. After the wielder consumes Corrosion, target enemy suffers Arts DMG Taken +28.0% for 25s.
Source: Arsenal Exchange / Free from 10-day login (v1.0)
Why: Ardelia's signature weapon. Arts DMG Taken debuff on Corrosion consumption synergizes perfectly with her kit. FREE from login rewards!
Investment: Priority #1 - FREE weapon that carries through endgame
Cost: Low - Get free from 10-day login
F2P OBJ Arts Identifier 5★ Arts Unit
Base ATK
411
Substat
Intellect
Effect
Max HP +28.0%. When the wielder's combo skill applies Arts Burst or Physical Status, the entire team gains Heat DMG Dealt and Electric DMG Dealt +22.4% for 15s.
Source: Arsenal Exchange / Stock Redistribution
Why: Still excellent at max refinement. Team-wide Heat/Electric buff provides solid support value.
Note: Use until you get Dreams of the Starry Beach

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?

Ultimate-focused set. Faster Ultimate = more frequent Susceptibility application and team support.

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
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.

Universal skill damage + uptime ATK buff. Works well for support characters with multiple skill types.

Note: Use if you want more personal damage or if Catastrophe rng is bad

Stat Priorities

Main Stats
HP%Treatment EfficiencyWill
Sub Stats
Treatment EfficiencyHP%WillIntellectUltimate Gain Efficiency

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 Dreams of the Starry Beach, 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 Dreams of the Starry Beach 6★ Arts Unit
Base ATK
495
Substat
Intellect
Refinement
Target Refinement Level 2-3
Effect
Secondary Attribute +44.8%. After the wielder consumes Corrosion, target enemy suffers Arts DMG Taken +28.0% for 25s.
Source: Arsenal Exchange / Free from 10-day login (v1.0)
Why: Ardelia's BiS weapon. The Arts DMG Taken debuff on Corrosion consumption is unique and powerful. FREE from login!
Investment: Continue upgrading - this carries through endgame
F2P OBJ Arts Identifier 5★ Arts Unit
Base ATK
411
Substat
Intellect
Effect
Max HP +28.0%. When the wielder's combo skill applies Arts Burst or Physical Status, the entire team gains Heat DMG Dealt and Electric DMG Dealt +22.4% for 15s.
Source: Arsenal Exchange / Stock Redistribution
Why: Still excellent at max refinement. Team-wide Heat/Electric buff provides solid support value.
Note: Solid F2P endgame option
Premium Chivalric Virtues 6★ Arts Unit
Base ATK
485
Substat
Will
Refinement
Target Refinement Level 1+
Effect
Treatment Efficiency +28.0%. After the wielder gives HP treatment with their own skill, the entire team gains ATK +25.2% for 15s.
Why: Best healer weapon. Team ATK buff on healing synergizes with Ardelia's healing role.
Note: Use for maximum healing and team ATK buff

Gear Sets

Best in Slot Eternal Xiranite (3pc) Tier 3 Gold Lv.70
HP +1000
After the wearer applies Amp, Protected, Susceptibility, or Weakened, other teammates also gain DMG Dealt +16% for 15s.
Why this set?

Ardelia's BiS gear set. Triggers on her Dual Susceptibility (Physical + Arts) and healing abilities. The team-wide +16% DMG is massive.

Optimization Logic

Prioritize HP% and Treatment Efficiency substats.

Recommended: Eternal Xiranite Armor (Armor) + Eternal Xiranite Gloves (Gloves) + Eternal Xiranite Power Core (Kit)
Available Pieces: Eternal Xiranite Armor, Eternal Xiranite Gloves, Eternal Xiranite Power Core, Eternal Xiranite Auxiliary Arm
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 Eternal Xiranite farm is difficult, continue using maxed Catastrophe. The 50 SP start is valuable for daily farming.

Note: Use until you can farm Eternal Xiranite pieces

Stat Priorities

Main Stats
HP%Treatment EfficiencyWill
Sub Stats
Treatment EfficiencyHP%WillIntellectUltimate Gain Efficiency

Crafting Focus

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

Eternal Xiranite 3pc first, then Dreams of the Starry Beach refined, then essence optimization

Next Milestone: Reach Authority 60 for max level. Complete Eternal Xiranite set and get Dreams of the Starry Beach maxed.

Max Level 80+

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

Full optimization complete. Ardelia provides immense value through Corrosion healing loop, dual Susceptibility debuffs, and team damage amplification.

Weapons

BiS Dreams of the Starry Beach 6★ Arts Unit
Base ATK
495
Substat
Intellect
Refinement
Target Max Refinement
Effect
Secondary Attribute +44.8%. After the wielder consumes Corrosion, target enemy suffers Arts DMG Taken +28.0% for 25s.
Source: Arsenal Exchange / Free from 10-day login (v1.0)
Why: Ardelia's signature and BiS. The Arts DMG Taken debuff on Corrosion consumption is unique and powerful. FREE from login rewards!
Investment: Final stop. Max refinement for optimal support value.
F2P Max Chivalric Virtues 6★ Arts Unit
Effect
Treatment Efficiency +28.0%. After the wielder gives HP treatment with their own skill, the entire team gains ATK +25.2% for 15s.
Why: Excellent alternative for healing-focused builds. Team ATK buff on healing synergizes perfectly with her kit.
Note: Solid F2P endgame weapon for maximum healing and team support.

Gear Sets

Best in Slot Eternal Xiranite (3pc + 1 off-piece) Tier 3 Gold
HP +1000
After the wearer applies Amp, Protected, Susceptibility, or Weakened, teammates gain DMG Dealt +16% for 15s.
Why this set?

BiS for Ardelia. Triggers on both her Susceptibility (Physical + Arts 10% each) and healing abilities. The team-wide +16% DMG is massive.

Complete Build
armor: Eternal Xiranite Armor (HP% secondary)
gloves: Eternal Xiranite Gloves (Treatment Efficiency secondary)
kit1: Eternal Xiranite Power Core (Treatment Efficiency/Ultimate Gain Efficiency secondary)
kit2: Redeemer Seal (Ultimate Gain Efficiency +25.70%) - Off-piece
Optimization Goals
Target Substats: HP%, Treatment Efficiency, Will, Intellect, Ultimate Gain Efficiency
Target Values:
50%+ HP%30%+ Treatment Efficiency20%+ Ultimate Gain Efficiency
Source: Wuling Gear Template Crates
Alternative Catastrophe (3pc) Tier 2
Ultimate Gain Efficiency +20%
Start battle with 50 SP immediate recovery.

Excellent for UGE stacking if you want faster Ultimate rotations for Susceptibility uptime.

Note: Use for faster personal rotations.

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

F2P-friendly max level setup. Catastrophe provides excellent UGE for faster Ultimate cycling. Mix with one Eternal Xiranite piece to start benefiting from the team buff.

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

Complete Build
armor: Catastrophe Heavy Armor (HP% secondary)
gloves: Catastrophe Gloves (Treatment Efficiency secondary)
kit1: Catastrophe Gauze Cartridge (Ultimate DMG Bonus)
kit2: Eternal Xiranite Power Core (Treatment Efficiency secondary) - Off-piece
Upgrade Path: Farm Eternal Xiranite pieces gradually, replacing Catastrophe one piece at a time.

Final Build Optimization

Rotation

Combo Skill (Mr. Dolly's Shadow) to apply Corrosion → Wait for enemy to take damage or trigger reaction → Battle Skill (Shadow Burst) to consume Corrosion and heal shadows → Ultimate (Shadow Pact) for dual Susceptibility + team buff

Timing

Apply Corrosion with Combo Skill on debuff-free enemies. Consume with Battle Skill to heal Mr. Dolly shadows. Use Ultimate proactively for Susceptibility uptime. Keep shadows alive for maximum healing potential.

Team Compositions
F2P

Da Pan (DPS) + Chen Qianyu (Vulnerability) + Estella (Cryo) + Ardelia (healing/Susceptibility)

Min-Max Tips
1.

Corrosion ONLY applies to enemies WITHOUT existing debuffs - use Combo Skill first on clean targets

2.

Battle Skill consumes Corrosion to heal Mr. Dolly shadows - timing matters for max healing

3.

Mr. Dolly shadows can be healed and can die - keep them alive for maximum sustain

4.

Dual Susceptibility (Physical 10% + Arts 10%) stacks with other debuffers for massive team damage

5.

Ultimate applies Susceptibility to ALL enemies in range - great for AOE scenarios

6.

Dreams of the Starry Beach debuff lasts 25s - longest in game for debuff uptime

7.

Ardelia is COMPLETELY FREE - signature weapon from 10-day login!

8.

P0 is completely viable - her core mechanics work without any promotions

9.

Position shadows strategically - they can block enemy pathing

10.

Team DMG buff from Eternal Xiranite triggers on Susceptibility application - coordinate with your DPS burst windows

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