Chen Qianyu

endgame sub dps

sub_dps support physical vulnerability

Chen Qianyu excels as a free Vulnerability applicator for Physical teams, repeatedly triggering Lift via her Battle and Combo skills to enable allies to consume Vulnerability stacks. Her low-cost Ultimate provides solid burst, and she offers base utility for manufacturing and growth chambers. While her personal damage is average, she is a top-tier enabler for Physical DPS.

This endgame sub-DPS build maximizes Chen Qianyu’s Vulnerability application and burst potential. Rapid Ascent turns her low-cost Ultimate into a hard-hitting tool, while Swordmancer gear adds consistent stat boosts and a triggered Physical hit that further accelerates Stagger. The Bonekrusha armor piece rounds out her energy economy, ensuring she can cycle abilities quickly. Use this setup when you need a reliable Physical enabler who also contributes significant burst damage.

Insights

Core Mechanics

Ascending Strike applies Lift, inflicting Vulnerability when consumed; Soar to the Stars triggers on Vulnerable enemies for additional Lift and Physical DMG.
Her Ultimate (Blade Gale) is a 7-hit AoE burst with low cost, ideal for exploiting Stagger states.
Interrupting enemy charge attacks with any skill applies extra Stagger via her Momentum Breaker talent, accelerating Break.

Scaling

Priority stats: Agility and Physical DMG Bonus; Strength contributes minor damage.
Early game benefits from Roving MSGR set for raw Agility; endgame shifts to Swordmancer + Bonekrusha pieces for optimized stats and Stagger synergy.
Weapon choice heavily boosts Ultimate DMG (Rapid Ascent) or provides flexible Agility/Physical buffs (Sundering Steel, Aspirant).

Team Role

Chen Qianyu operates as a sub-DPS and Vulnerability support, ideally paired with Physical main DPS Operators who can capitalize on her frequent Lift/Vulnerable applications. Her Battle Skill and Combo Skill together can maximize Vulnerability stacks, allowing the main DPS to unleash amplified damage. She isn’t designed to be the primary damage dealer; instead, she enables others while contributing respectable burst via her Ultimate. Her base skills further add value by increasing weapon EXP material production and rare mineral growth when assigned to Manufacturing Cabin or Growth Chamber.

Weapon

rapid_ascent Best

6★ Sword

sundering_steel Rank 2

5★ Sword

aspirant Rank 3

5★ Sword

Weapon Stat Priority

twilight crit_rate_boost main_attr_boost

Gear

stagger_efficiency_and_physical_dmg

Pieces

armor

gloves

core 1

core 2

Explanation

Rapid Ascent is chosen because Chen Qianyu’s largest damage source is her Ultimate; the weapon amplifies it and shores up her crit consistency.

Swordmancer pieces directly enhance her key stats (Agility, Strength) and Physical DMG, while the set bonus synergizes with her constant Physical status application (Lift → Vulnerability).

Bonekrusha armor acts as an off-set piece that improves energy recharge and Combo Skill damage, giving her more frequent and powerful full rotations.

Sundering Steel and Aspirant serve as strong f2p alternatives, providing reliable Agility and Physical bonuses with easier activation conditions.

Notes

Rapid Ascent substantially increases Blade Gale's damage and provides a welcome crit rate boost.
Swordmancer set pieces raise Agility and Strength, and the 2-piece effect deals a burst of Physical DMG on status application while making Stagger more frequent.
Bonekrusha armor reinforces Ultimate Gain Efficiency and Combo Skill DMG, aligning with her burst-oriented playstyle.