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

Alternative #2 Physical

Sword Characters

All characters that can equip this weapon type.

Build Notes

Alesh — endgame support

Rank #2

This endgame build maximises Alesh’s SP battery and Cryo support capabilities. Finchaser 3.0 and the Frontiers gear set together enable him to weaken enemies with Cryo damage taken debuffs while buffing the entire team. High Strength and Intellect stats, combined with reduced Combo Skill cooldown and increased Ultimate gain, allow Alesh to constantly feed SP to the team and force Solidifications, accelerating artifact reactions and boosting overall party DPS.

The signature weapon Finchaser 3.0 synergises perfectly with Alesh's playstyle, turning his Solidification applications into a team‑wide Cryo damage amplification window.

The Suppression essence enhances this further by increasing ATK and applying a 19.6% Cryo DMG Taken debuff whenever Solidification triggers.

Thermite Cutter is a strong alternative that offers a team ATK buff upon SP recovery, sometimes outperforming Finchaser in burst scenarios.

Fortmaker serves as a f2p option that boosts Ultimate gain efficiency and Intellect, while Wave Tide provides a general ATK boost after Combo Skills but lacks the same team synergy.

The Frontiers gear set is ideal because its 2‑piece effect cuts Combo Skill cooldown, and its 4‑piece effect grants a team DMG bonus after Alesh recovers SP with a skill.

Eternal Xiranite Gloves are recommended over the Frontiers gloves to grant additional Ultimate gain efficiency, crucial for his Ultimate uptime.

Use Finchaser 3.0 to amplify Cryo damage taken by enemies and boost Alesh's personal Strength.
Prioritize Suppression essence for the weapon's unique Solidification‑triggered debuff.
The Frontiers set provides team DMG buffs whenever Alesh recovers SP and reduces his Combo Skill cooldown.
Off‑piece Eternal Xiranite Gloves improve Ultimate gain efficiency, letting him use his powerful Ultimate more often.

Pogranichnik — endgame support

Rank #2

This endgame build turns Pogranichnik into a powerful SP battery and Physical DMG amplifier. With Never Rest and the Frontiers set, every SP recovery event grants a stacking Physical DMG buff to the whole team, while the Bonekrusha piece ensures quicker ultimate cycles. The result is a support that not only keeps the team’s skills flowing but also significantly raises their damage ceiling, especially in mono‑physical compositions.

Never Rest is chosen for its dual Physical DMG boost—stronger for the wielder and a party‑wide buff that stacks up to 5 times. It synergizes perfectly with Pogranichnik’s frequent SP recovery skills.

The Frontiers gear set is ideal because its 2‑piece bonus triggers a team‑wide DMG buff after any SP restoration, amplifying both Pogranichnik’s support and sub‑DPS contributions.

Using one Bonekrusha piece speeds up Ultimate generation, which translates to more Steel Oath triggers and additional SP for the team.

Thermite Cutter is the best alternative if Never Rest is unavailable, providing a team ATK buff on SP restore. Eminent Repute works when Vulnerability stacks are consumed rapidly but offers a weaker team buff.

Focuses on maximizing SP recovery and team Physical DMG.
Frontiers set reduces Combo Skill CD and grants a party DMG buff after SP is restored.
Bonekrusha off‑piece improves Ultimate uptime and boosts Will/Agility.

Pogranichnik — early game support

Best in Slot

This budget build focuses on easy access to SP recovery tools and a strong Will stat. Thermite Cutter gives a team ATK boost after every SP restore, while the Mordvolt Resistant set shores up survivability and main attribute scaling. It serves as a solid foundation before upgrading to the Frontiers endgame loadout.

Thermite Cutter is the best early weapon because its Flow essence grants a party‑wide ATK buff after SP recovery, mimicking the endgame weapon’s support pattern without needing heavy investment.

The Mordvolt Resistant set is chosen for its immediate Will stat increase, Pogranichnik’s main attribute, and the conditional healing effect can help in prolonged fights.

Sundering Steel is a fallback option that boosts personal damage when inflicting Physical Statuses, but it lacks team buffs and is less effective for a support role.

A beginner‑friendly setup that emphasizes Will and early SP regeneration.
Mordvolt Resistant set provides a flat Will boost and extra healing when below 50% HP.
Thermite Cutter is easily obtainable from the New Horizons banner and offers a straightforward team ATK buff.

Arclight — endgame sub dps

Best in Slot

This build turns Arclight into a sub-DPS buffer who amplifies team damage while maintaining steady SP generation. Equipping Thermite Cutter and the Frontiers set allows her to apply continuous ATK and DMG buffs, reduce her Combo Skill cooldown, and support Electric-centric teams effectively.

Thermite Cutter provides a team-wide ATK buff whenever she recovers SP, which perfectly aligns with her SP generation role. It is easily obtainable from the weapon selector in the New Horizons banner.

Frontiers gear set further decreases her Combo Skill cooldown and gives another team DMG buff when she generates SP, doubling down on her support value.

Type 50 Yinglung Gloves are used as an off-piece to maximize Combo Skill damage and boost Agility/Intellect.

Alternatives like OBJ Edge of Lightness or Twelve Questions are viable if Thermite Cutter is unavailable, though they offer slightly lower team utility.

Focuses on increasing Arclight's personal damage while providing team-wide buffs through weapon and gear effects.
Prioritize Agility and Intellect to boost her scaling and the Wildland Trekker talent's Electric DMG buff.
The Frontiers set reduces Combo Skill cooldown and grants a team DMG buff upon SP recovery.

Arclight — early game sub dps

Best in Slot

A beginner-friendly build that balances Arclight's damage and team support. With Thermite Cutter and the Roving MSGR set, she can contribute solid DPS while buffing the team's ATK, relying on simple stat boosts until better gear is acquired.

Thermite Cutter remains the top choice even early on, as it can be obtained from the New Horizons weapon selector and offers a valuable team ATK buff.

Roving MSGR set is accessible early and provides a straightforward damage increase through Agility and Physical DMG bonuses, which benefit her most frequently used Combo Skill.

This setup covers both personal damage and team support without requiring advanced gear, making it perfect for story progression and early challenges.

Early game build that boosts Arclight's raw damage output while still providing team buffs via Thermite Cutter.
The Roving MSGR set grants bonus Agility and Physical DMG when her HP is high, directly enhancing her Combo Skill.
Ideal for new players who have limited gear options but still want to maximize her performance.

Akekuri — endgame support

Best in Slot

This endgame build maximizes Akekuri's support capabilities. Thermite Cutter and the Frontiers set provide a powerful team-wide ATK buff through SP recovery, while the Combo Skill cooldown reduction keeps her battery potential high. Eternal Xiranite Gloves T1 and the Flow essence further accelerate Ultimate and secondary stat gains. The result is a highly consistent SP generator that also amplifies team damage output.

Thermite Cutter is chosen for its powerful team ATK buff triggered by SP recovery, which synergizes with Akekuri's frequent SP generation.

The Frontiers set directly boosts her core mechanic: it shortens Combo Skill cooldown and gives the team a damage boost after she restores SP, maximizing her battery and buffer potential.

Eternal Xiranite Gloves T1 are used off-set to accelerate Ultimate charging, enabling more frequent use of her SP-restoring Ultimate.

OBJ Edge of Lightness is an alternative when paired with Heat or Electric DPS, as it boosts those elements' DMG after SP recovery, while Fortmaker improves Ultimate uptime with Intellect and Ultimate Gain Efficiency.

The Frontiers set reduces Combo Skill CD and grants a team DMG buff after SP recovery, perfectly complementing Akekuri's kit.
Thermite Cutter provides ATK% and a team-wide ATK buff when she restores SP, enhancing her support role.
Off-piece Eternal Xiranite Gloves T1 increase Ultimate Gain Efficiency, helping her charge Ultimate faster for more SP generation.

Akekuri — early game support

Best in Slot

This early game setup focuses on fastest possible energy cycling. The Catastrophe set’s starting SP and Ultimate Gain Efficiency let Akekuri unleash her SP-restoring Ultimate quickly. Combined with Thermite Cutter’s ATK buff, it establishes a solid foundation for team SP management from the start of a fight.

The Catastrophe set is ideal for early game because it helps Akekuri access her Ultimate faster and provides a starting SP spike, jump-starting the team’s energy economy.

Thermite Cutter provides a consistent team ATK buff that benefits the whole squad early on.

Off-pieces are chosen for Intellect and Will, which enhance her SP recovery and provide supplementary stats.

The Catastrophe set increases Ultimate Gain Efficiency and grants an initial 50 SP at combat start, allowing early Ultimate casts.
Thermite Cutter remains the best weapon even early on for its team ATK buff.
Miner Fists T1 gloves and Catastrophe Filters prioritize Intellect and Will to boost SP generation and stats.