Pogranichnik

early game support

support buffer sp_regen

Pogranichnik shines in mono-physical teams by applying Breach and consuming Vulnerability stacks to restore SP and buff the entire party with Fervent Morale. His ability to boost ATK and Arts Intensity for all operators, combined with massive SP generation from his Ultimate, makes him a top-tier support. While his personal damage is modest, the team-wide amplification he provides is exceptional, earning him an S rating.

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.

Insights

Core Mechanics

Applies Breach with The Pulverizing Front to consume Vulnerability stacks, increasing Physical DMG taken by enemies.
Restores SP for the team via Full Moon Slash and Shieldguard Banner, Forward based on Vulnerability stacks consumed.
Grants Fervent Morale after recovering 80 SP with his own skills, boosting ATK and Arts Intensity for all operators.
Ultimate summons Shieldguards that generate Steel Oath points; consuming them with Physical statuses triggers additional SP recovery and massive AoE damage.

Scaling

Early game: relies on SP recovery and team buffs; Thermite Cutter provides a solid start with ATK buffs after SP restoration.
Late game: scales exponentially with Vulnerability stack management and high-uptime Fervent Morale; Never Rest and Frontiers set amplify both personal and team Physical DMG.
Team dependency: requires allies who can apply Vulnerability stacks consistently to maximize SP recovery and buff uptime.

Team Role

Pogranichnik serves as an SP battery and offensive buffer, best placed in mono-physical teams that can reliably apply Vulnerability stacks. His Battle Skill inflicts Breach to amplify Physical DMG, while his Combo Skill and Ultimate restore significant SP for the party. Positioning him with characters that apply Vulnerability—such as Guards or Defenders with Physical statuses—ensures constant SP flow and Fervent Morale uptime, dramatically increasing the team's overall damage output.

Weapon

thermite_cutter Best

6★ Sword

sundering_steel Rank 2

5★ Sword

Weapon Stat Priority

flow will_boost attack_boost

Gear

will_boost

Pieces

armor

gloves

core 1

core 2

Stat Priority

1 will_boost 2 attack_boost 3 hp_boost

Explanation

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.

Notes

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.