Thermite Cutter

6-STAR Sword

Skills

Will Boost [L]

attr will

Will +{will}

Lv	will
1	20
2	36
3	52
4	68
5	84
6	100
7	116
8	132
9	156

Attack Boost [L]

attr atk

Attack +{atk:0.0%}

Lv	atk
1	0.05
2	0.09
3	0.13
4	0.17
5	0.21
6	0.25
7	0.29
8	0.33
9	0.39

Flow: Thermal Release

tacafter

ATK +{atk_up:0.0%}.
After the wielder's skill recovers SP or grants a Link state, the entire team gains ATK +{atk_up2:0.0%} for {duration:0}s.
Max stacks for effects of the same name: {max_stack:0}. Duration of each stack is counted separately.

Lv	atk up	atk up2	duration	max stack	lv
1	0.1	0.05	20	2	1
2	0.12	0.06	20	2	2
3	0.14	0.07	20	2	3
4	0.16	0.08	20	2	4
5	0.18	0.09	20	2	5
6	0.2	0.1	20	2	6
7	0.22	0.11	20	2	7
8	0.24	0.12	20	2	8
9	0.28	0.14	20	2	9

Best Characters

Characters whose builds recommend this weapon.

Alesh A

Alternative #2 Cryst

Pogranichnik S

Best in Slot Physical

Sword Characters

All characters that can equip this weapon type.

Build Notes

Alesh — endgame support

Rank #2

This build maximizes Alesh’s SP generation and Cryo support capabilities for endgame content. By equipping Finchaser 3.0 and the Frontiers gear set, he becomes a potent SP battery that boosts team Cryo DMG while maintaining high personal Ultimate uptime. The off‑piece glove stretch helps reach key Intellect thresholds for his Veteran Angler talent.

Finchaser 3.0 is the top pick because it directly enhances his Cryo support capabilities, increasing team damage output against solidified enemies while scaling his own stats through Suppression, Cryo DMG Boost, and Strength Boost essences.

Thermite Cutter offers a team-wide ATK buff when Alesh's skills recover SP or apply Link, making it a strong alternative when party buffs are needed over personal Cryo amplification.

Fortmaker provides lower early-game investment but still boosts Ultimate availability and Arts Intensity, suitable for budget setups until Finchaser is obtained.

Frontiers gear is chosen for its Combo Skill cooldown reduction and team DMG buff triggered by SP recovery, aligning perfectly with Alesh's SP battery playstyle.

The off‑piece Eternal Xiranite Gloves adds Intellect and Ultimate Gain Efficiency, further increasing his Ultimate rotation.

Finchaser 3.0 amplifies Cryo DMG taken by enemies and boosts personal Strength and Cryo DMG, making it perfect for Alesh's support role.
Frontiers set synergizes with his SP recovery: reduces Combo Skill cooldown and grants team DMG buff whenever he recovers SP.
Eternal Xiranite Gloves off‑piece improves Ultimate uptime through increased Ultimate Gain Efficiency.

Pogranichnik — endgame support

Best in Slot

This endgame support build focuses on maximizing Pogranichnik's SP battery and buffing capabilities. The Frontiers gear set turns his frequent SP restoration into a 16% team DMG buff, while the Bonekrusha off-piece accelerates Ultimate energy. Thermite Cutter's party ATK boost stacks with Fervent Morale, creating a massive team damage increase. Alternative weapons like Never Rest provide Physical DMG% but may oversaturate due to gear bonuses, making Thermite Cutter the optimal choice.

Thermite Cutter is chosen for its team ATK increase, which directly amplifies the party's output and synergizes with Fervent Morale.

The Frontiers set complements his SP recovery mechanics by converting each skill-based SP restore into a temporary team-wide DMG bonus, making him an even better buffer.

The off-piece Bonekrusha Poncho T1 speeds up Ultimate rotation, ensuring faster Steel Oath generation and more frequent SP restoration.

The Frontiers set reduces Combo Skill cooldown and grants a team DMG buff after SP restoration, perfect for Pogranichnik's support role.
Thermite Cutter provides a team-wide ATK buff and increases his Will, enhancing both his buffs and personal damage.
Use Bonekrusha Poncho T1 as off-piece to charge Ultimate faster and boost Will and Agility.

Pogranichnik — early game support

Best in Slot

This early game build prioritizes survivability and Will stacking. The Mordvolt Resistant set grants a hefty +50 Will and emergency treatment effect, keeping Pogranichnik effective while leveling. Thermite Cutter offers easy access from the New Horizons banner and boosts team damage significantly, making it the ideal weapon. As you transition to endgame, focus on acquiring Frontiers pieces to unlock his full buffer potential.

Mordvolt Resistant is the best starting gear as it amplifies Will, which is Pogranichnik's primary stat for his buffs and damage.

Thermite Cutter's ability to increase the entire party's ATK makes it indispensable even in early content, while its Will substats further enhance his kit.

If you selected a different weapon, Sundering Steel can cover physical damage output but will not provide the same team utility.

Mordvolt Resistant set provides a significant Will boost, directly increasing Pogranichnik's support ability and personal damage.
Thermite Cutter remains the best early choice due to its team ATK buff, obtained alongside Pogranichnik from the New Horizons banner.
Sundering Steel is a fallback option if you didn't choose Thermite Cutter; it offers personal DPS but lacks team support.

Arclight — endgame sub dps

Best in Slot

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.

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.

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.

Arclight — early game hybrid

Best in Slot

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.

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.

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.

Akekuri — endgame support

Best in Slot

This endgame support build capitalizes on Akekuri’s SP generation tools to continuously trigger the Frontiers set’s team DMG buff and the Thermite Cutter’s ATK boost. High Intellect from gear enhances her Combo Skill SP recovery through the Cheer of Victory talent. The off-piece gloves improve Ultimate Gain Efficiency, enabling more frequent Rallying Flares. Overall, she becomes an SP battery that also passively increases the entire party’s damage output.

Thermite Cutter is chosen because its Flow essence grants a team ATK buff whenever Akekuri restores SP, stacking with her support nature. The other essences boost her personal ATK and Will, but the team buff is the key.

OBJ Edge of Lightness is a strong alternative when focusing on Heat or Electric damage, as it further increases those damage types for the team after SP recovery.

Fortmaker offers utility with Ultimate Gain Efficiency and Intellect, making it a decent choice if you need even faster Ultimate rotation but lack the team-wide ATK buff from the top weapons.

The Frontiers set reduces Combo Skill cooldown by 15% and gives a party-wide DMG buff after SP recovery, perfectly aligning with Akekuri's role.
Off-piece Eternal Xiranite Gloves T1 accelerate Ultimate charging, ensuring more frequent SP bursts.

Akekuri — early game support

Best in Slot

This early setup focuses on getting Akekuri’s SP generation online as quickly as possible. The Catastrophe set’s Ultimate Gain Efficiency and initial SP let her fire off her ultimate early in combat, providing an immediate team SP injection. Combined with the Thermite Cutter’s team ATK buff, she can already amplify the party’s damage from the start of the game.

Thermite Cutter is still the top choice because its Flow essence directly supports the team whenever Akekuri restores SP, which she can do even without late-game cooldown reduction.

The Catastrophe set is ideal when first building Akekuri—it lets her reach her Ultimate faster and provides an initial SP boost, smoothing out her rotation before you acquire better gear.

The Catastrophe set provides 20% Ultimate Gain Efficiency and 50 SP at the start of battle, helping Akekuri use SQUAD! ON ME! sooner.
Even with early gear, Thermite Cutter remains the best weapon due to its team ATK buff on SP recovery.