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Arclight
Pulse VANGUARD Sword
Advanced Builds
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energy_generationsub_dpsbuffer
Arclight provides consistent SP recovery through her low-cooldown Combo Skill, but only when Electrification is active. This requires at least one other Electric applicator in the team. Her team-wide Electric DMG buff triggers only after three Battle Skill consumes Electrification, resulting in a significant SP loss and making the buff a situational bonus rather than a primary benefit.
endgame sub dps endgameteam_buffburstenergy_generation
This endgame build turns Arclight into a sub‑DPS who not only restores SP for the team but also provides substantial attack and damage buffs. The combination of Thermite Cutter and Frontiers set ensures every SP recovery cycle benefits the entire squad. The gear pieces are selected to amplify her Combo Skill, which is her primary contribution to both damage and energy generation. Stat emphasis lies on Agility and Intellect to scale both her personal damage and her Talent’s team buff.
Weapon
Gear
team_buff
armor
frontiers armor t2
gloves
type 50 yinglung gloves
core 1
frontiers comm
core 2
frontiers comm
1 agility 2 intellect 3 combo_skill_dmg 4 battle_skill_dmg
Explanation
Thermite Cutter is chosen for its unconditional team ATK buff after SP recovery, aligning perfectly with Arclight's SP generation role.
The Frontiers set synergizes by reducing Combo Skill cooldown and providing a DMG buff each time SP is recovered, doubling down on her support capabilities.
Alternatives like OBJ Edge of Lightness offer elemental damage buffs for Electric/Heat teams, while Twelve Questions boosts personal damage when Arts Reactions are consumed.
Prominent Edge serves as a fallback that directly increases ATK on skill hit for self‑sufficiency until better options are obtained.
Notes
- Maximizes team utility via Thermite Cutter and Frontiers set, granting ATK and DMG bonuses whenever Arclight generates SP.
- Using Type 50 Yinglung Gloves as an off‑piece boosts Combo Skill DMG while raising Agility and Intellect.
- Prioritize Essences that enhance ATK and support her SP recovery loops.
early game hybrid early_gamebeginnerf2penergy_generation
This cost‑effective early‑game build centres on the Roving MSGR set to boost Arclight's personal Agility and Physical damage. Combined with the accessible Thermite Cutter, she can contribute meaningful damage and SP recovery while providing a modest team ATK buff. The build requires minimal resources and serves as a solid foundation before transitioning to endgame gear.
Gear
personal_damage
armor
roving msgr jacket
gloves
roving msgr fists
core 1
roving msgr flashlight
core 2
roving msgr flashlight
1 agility 2 physical_dmg 3 combo_skill_dmg
Explanation
Early on, Arclight focuses on raw damage and SP generation without heavy investment. The Roving MSGR set boosts her most spammable ability—the Combo Skill—and the HP‑conditional Physical DMG bonus is easy to maintain.
Thermite Cutter's team ATK buff adds immediate value even in the early game, and the Flow essence accelerates her cycle.
This setup is easily replaceable once Frontiers gear becomes farmable.
Notes
- Roving MSGR set grants a large Agility boost and extra Physical DMG above 80% HP, directly enhancing Arclight's early damage output.
- Thermite Cutter remains the best weapon choice because of its team ATK buff even in the early game; it can be obtained early via the New Horizons weapon selector.
Build Insights
Arclight serves as a sub‑DPS and SP battery, excelling in teams that can reliably apply Electrification. She excels in Vanguard positions to generate SP for heavy skill users. Her offensive presence is tied to Electrification uptime, so pairing her with other Electric characters (e.g., Ember, Snowshine) is essential. She also contributes a periodic team Electric damage boost from her Talent, albeit at an SP cost.
Core Mechanics
- Electrification dependency: Combo Skill triggers only when an enemy is inflicted with Electrification or when Electrification is consumed. Arclight can apply it via her Ultimate, but needs external Electric supports for consistency.
- Skill rotation matters: Using Combo Skill before Battle Skill allows a second Combo Skill trigger, doubling damage and SP. Ultimate can force a Combo Skill trigger if Electrification is already on the enemy.
- Buff condition: Talent Wildland Trekker grants a team Electric DMG bonus based on Arclight's Intellect after three Battle Skill additional effects, but costs 30 SP per trigger.
Scaling
- Early game: Roving MSGR set and Thermite Cutter provide a balance of personal damage and team buffs. Works with minimal investment.
- Late game: Frontiers set amplifies her combo skill damage and provides a team damage buff after SP recovery. High Intellect and Agility investment scales both her personal damage and the Talent buff.
Character Notes
Arclight is an Electric Vanguard who functions as a team SP battery and secondary damage dealer. Her playstyle revolves around managing Electrification to trigger her Combo Skill, which restores SP and deals damage. She also provides occasional team‑wide Electric DMG buffs through her Talent. While highly effective in Electric‑focused squads, she struggles without consistent Electrification support from allies.
Playstyle
- Always use Combo Skill first in a rotation; follow with Battle Skill on an Electrified enemy to retrigger the Combo Skill for double the SP and damage.
- When an enemy is already afflicted with Electric Infliction, unleash her Ultimate to consume the Infliction and apply Electrification, instantly triggering another Combo Skill.
- Position her as an off‑field SP generator; swap in briefly to execute skill chains and swap out.
- Rely on teammates to apply Electric Infliction consistently so Electrification can be maintained.
Strengths
- Outstanding SP generation for the entire team with low cooldown Combo Skill.
- Can provide a temporary team‑wide Electric DMG buff scaling with her Intellect.
- Offers solid sub‑DPS damage when built and played correctly.
- Relatively easy to build early with accessible gear sets.
Weaknesses
- Heavily dependent on external Electrification sources; struggles in teams without another Electric inflictor.
- Talent buff imposes a cumulative SP loss of 210 per activation, undermining her battery role.
- Moderate personal damage requires high investment in Agility and Intellect to shine.
- Ultimate has a relatively high energy cost (90) for an ability mainly used to trigger her Combo Skill.
Team Guide
elemental electric_team
This mono Electric team centers around Arclight as the SP generator, feeding energy to the group. Perlica applies Electrification and Electric Infliction, enabling Arclight's SP generation and Zhuang Fangyi's Sunderblade stacking. Zhuang Fangyi acts as the primary damage dealer, maximizing Battle Skill damage within her Ultimate window. Antal rounds out the team with Focus and additional debuff support.
Explanation
Arclight provides consistent SP regeneration by consuming Electrification, which Perlica applies via her Combo Skill.
Zhuang Fangyi's Ultimate turns Electric Infliction stacks into Sunderblades, scaling her Battle Skill damage.
Antal's Battle Skill applies Focus, boosting damage, and his Combo Skill contributes extra Infliction stacks.
Placing Perlica before Zhuang Fangyi in the team order ensures Electrification is available for Arclight to consume immediately.
Strengths
- High burst damage from Zhuang Fangyi with 9 Sunderblade stacks.
- Reliable SP generation from Arclight keeps skills rotating smoothly.
- Full Electric synergy amplifies Perlica's Ultimate damage boost.
Weaknesses
- Lacks a dedicated healer; survival depends on shields or kill speed.
- Timing-sensitive rotation; missing an Electrification window loses stacks.
- Requires specific team order and cooldown monitoring for optimal performance.
Rotation
- 1 Use Antal's Battle Skill to apply Focus to enemies.
- 2 Activate Zhuang Fangyi's Ultimate to enter enhanced state.
- 3 Cast Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill to gain one Electric Infliction and summon 3 Sunderblades.
- 4 Trigger Antal's Combo Skill to apply a second Electric Infliction stack.
- 5 Perform a Final Strike with Zhuang Fangyi, then trigger Perlica's Combo Skill.
- 6 Use Arclight's Battle Skill to consume Perlica's Electrification effect.
- 7 Trigger Zhuang Fangyi's Combo Skill to consume Infliction stacks and apply Electrification.
- 8 Activate Arclight's Combo Skill to generate SP for the team.
- 9 Cast Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill to consume the Electrification and increase Sunderblade count to 6.
- 10 Trigger Arclight's Combo Skill again for additional SP regeneration.
- 11 Perform a Final Strike with Zhuang Fangyi to deal burst damage.
- 12 Cast Perlica's Battle Skill or Arclight's Ultimate to raise Electric Infliction stacks to 2.
- 13 Trigger Zhuang Fangyi's Combo Skill to consume Inflictions and re-apply Electrification.
- 14 Activate Arclight's Combo Skill to generate SP.
- 15 Use Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill to max Sunderblades and deliver high damage.
- 16 Trigger Arclight's Combo Skill once more for sustained SP flow.
- 17 Use Antal's Ultimate, then Perlica's Ultimate for Electric damage amplification.
- 18 Cast Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill to trigger another Arclight Combo Skill.
- 19 Perform a Final Strike with Zhuang Fangyi to trigger Perlica's Combo Skill.
- 20 Use Zhuang Fangyi's Combo Skill to trigger Arclight's Combo Skill again.
- 21 Trigger Arclight's Combo Skill for extra SP generation.
- 22 Use Zhuang Fangyi's Combo Skill to reapply Electrification.
- 23 Activate Arclight's Combo Skill once more.
- 24 Cast Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill before her Ultimate expires for final damage.
elemental electric_team
In this mono Electric variant, Avywenna takes the main DPS role, utilizing Thunderlances for sustained damage. Arclight remains the SP engine, supported by Perlica's Electrification and Infliction applications. Antal's Focus and debuffs help amplify Electric damage. The rotation focuses on deploying Thunderlances with Electrification and retrieving them with Avywenna's Battle Skill for massive burst.
Explanation
Perlica's Battle Skill and Combo Skill provide the initial Electric Infliction and Electrification needed for Arclight's SP generation.
Avywenna's Final Strikes and Combo Skills deploy Thunderlances, which increase her damage output.
Antal's Battle Skill applies Focus early to boost all subsequent Electric damage.
Arclight consumes Electrification mainly through his Battle Skill, ensuring the team has enough SP to cycle skills rapidly.
Strengths
- Avywenna's Thunderlances provide consistent, controllable burst damage.
- Arclight's SP generation allows frequent skill usage for all party members.
- Full Electric team benefits from Perlica's Ultimate damage amp.
Weaknesses
- No healer means sustain relies on quick kills or shields.
- Thunderlance deployment and retrieval require good positioning.
- Rotation can be disrupted if Electrification is not applied on time.
Rotation
- 1 Cast Antal's Battle Skill to apply Focus to enemies.
- 2 Use Perlica's Battle Skill to apply Electric Infliction.
- 3 Trigger Antal's Combo Skill for additional support.
- 4 Perform a Final Strike with Avywenna to deploy a Thunderlance.
- 5 Activate Perlica's Combo Skill to apply Electrification.
- 6 Perform another Final Strike with Avywenna.
- 7 Use Arclight's Combo Skill to generate SP.
- 8 Cast Arclight's Battle Skill to consume Electrification and generate SP.
- 9 Trigger Arclight's Combo Skill again for additional SP.
- 10 Perform a Final Strike with Avywenna to deploy more Thunderlances.
- 11 Use Avywenna's Combo Skill and Ultimate if available to enhance damage.
- 12 Cast Avywenna's Battle Skill to retrieve all Thunderlances, dealing line damage.
elemental electric_teamnature_team
This hybrid Electric-Nature team pairs Arclight with Ardelia to apply both Elemental and Physical debuffs. Avywenna remains the main DPS with Thunderlances, while Perlica supplies the necessary Electrification for Arclight's SP engine. Ardelia's Nature skills lower enemy defenses before the Electric units unleash their abilities, creating a powerful mixed-element synergy.
Explanation
Ardelia's Combo Skill and Battle Skill apply Nature-element debuffs that increase damage taken by enemies.
Perlica provides reliable Electrification and Infliction for Arclight to consume, maintaining SP flow.
Avywenna's Thunderlances benefit from the debuffed enemies, dealing higher damage.
Arclight's SP generation keeps the rotation smooth, allowing frequent use of all skills.
Strengths
- Ardelia's defense shred amplifies both Electric and Physical damage.
- Dual element coverage can bypass certain enemy resistances.
- Consistent SP generation from Arclight supports extended rotations.
Weaknesses
- No dedicated healer; survival requires enemy debuffs to enable quick kills.
- Rotation order is strict to maximize debuff uptime.
- Requires careful timing to apply Ardelia's debuffs before damage combos.
Rotation
- 1 Perform a Final Strike with Avywenna to deploy a Thunderlance.
- 2 Trigger Ardelia's Combo Skill to apply Nature debuffs.
- 3 Activate Perlica's Combo Skill to apply Electrification.
- 4 Use Arclight's Combo Skill to generate SP.
- 5 Perform a Final Strike with Avywenna to deploy more Thunderlances.
- 6 Trigger Avywenna's Combo Skill for additional damage.
- 7 Cast Ardelia's Battle Skill when it shines to apply stronger debuffs.
- 8 Use Arclight's Battle Skill to consume Electrification and generate SP.
- 9 Trigger Arclight's Combo Skill again for more SP.
- 10 Cast Perlica's Battle Skill to reapply Electric Infliction.
- 11 Perform a Final Strike with Avywenna.
- 12 Activate Perlica's Combo Skill when it becomes available.
- 13 Use Avywenna's Combo Skill to deploy additional Thunderlances.
- 14 Trigger Arclight's Combo Skill for SP regeneration.
- 15 Perform a Final Strike with Avywenna once more.
- 16 Activate Perlica's Combo Skill again.
- 17 Use Avywenna's Combo Skill and Ultimate if available for maximum burst.
- 18 Cast Avywenna's Battle Skill to retrieve Thunderlances for final burst damage.
Team Insights
Arclight is primarily used as an SP battery in Electric-focused teams. His kit revolves around consuming Electrification to generate skill points, so he must be paired with characters who can reliably apply Electrification and Electric Infliction, such as Perlica. The main DPS can be either Zhuang Fangyi or Avywenna, both of whom benefit from Electrification stacks. Antal provides additional support through Focus and Electric Infliction. An alternative approach replaces Antal with Ardelia for a hybrid Electric-Nature setup that applies defense debuffs before unleashing Electric damage.
Synergy Patterns
- Arclight consumes Electrification via Battle Skill to generate SP, requiring Perlica's Combo Skill for consistent application.
- Zhuang Fangyi's Ultimate converts Electric Infliction stacks into Sunderblades, amplifying her Battle Skill damage.
- Avywenna deploys Thunderlances with Final Strikes and Combo Skills; these can be retrieved with her Battle Skill for massive burst.
- Antal's Battle Skill applies Focus, a damage amplification field, while his Combo Skill adds an Electric Infliction stack.
- Ardelia brings Nature-element defense shred, which synergizes with Avywenna's mixed damage profile.
Tips
- Place Perlica before the main DPS in the team order to ensure Electrification is applied before damage skills.
- Wait for Arclight's Combo Skill animation to fully finish to correctly reset its cooldown.
- In Zhuang Fangyi teams, aim for 9 Sunderblade stacks before firing her Battle Skill during Ultimate.
- For Avywenna, ensure Thunderlances hit enemies on their return path by positioning her correctly.
- Use Ardelia's Battle Skill only when it shines (enhanced state) for maximum debuff effect.
Availability
v1.2 Headhunt (gacha)
Confidence: 95%
Featured Banners
Basic HeadhuntingNew HorizonsThunder of Renewal
Potentials
- Child of the Storm: After Tempestuous Arc triggers additional effects, recovers an extra 10 SP.
- Speed Battler: Agility +15, Intellect +15.
- Hanna: Wildland Trekker DMG Boost effect increased to 1.3 times.
- Aldtertone's Teachings: Exploding Blitz energy cost reduced by 15%.
- Servant of the Wildlands: Wildland Trekker trigger requirement reduced to 2 times.
Best Gifts
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Aurylene Camera is her absolute favourite gift, but the other listed items are also well‑received for bonding.
Arclight is a Kuranta scout from the Fiannae Circuit, now serving Endfield Industries as a technical consultant. Having lost her family to the Wildlands, she was taken in by the Fiannae Circuit and taught survival skills. She now dedicates herself to helping others on Talos‑II, teaching survival basics and making Endfield’s technology accessible to the layperson.