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Arclight
Pulse VANGUARD Sword
Advanced Builds
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sub_dpssupport
Arclight provides solid SP regeneration for the team via her frequent Combo Skill, but she depends on Electrification to trigger it. Since her kit only applies Electrification through her Ultimate, she needs at least one other Electric source in the party. Her Electric DMG buff only activates every third Electrification consumption, which uses SP over time and feels inconsistent for a support role.
endgame sub dps team_buffsp_generationcombo_skill_focus
This build transforms Arclight into a team-oriented sub-DPS. The Frontiers set and Thermite Cutter work together to grant consistent damage buffs to the whole party whenever she uses her Combo Skill. The off-piece gloves further boost her personal Combo Skill output, making her a valuable hybrid support that also contributes meaningful damage.
Weapon
Gear
team_damage_buff
armor
frontiers armor t2
gloves
type 50 yinglung gloves
core 1
frontiers comm
core 2
frontiers comm
1 combo_skill_dmg_bonus 2 agility 3 intellect
Explanation
Thermite Cutter is chosen because its Flow essence gives a teamwide ATK buff that stacks twice, perfect for her SP-recovery playstyle.
Frontiers set amplifies her SP generation with cooldown reduction and turns every SP recovery into a team damage buff.
The off-piece gloves maximize her Combo Skill damage, which is her main source of SP and damage.
Alternative weapons like OBJ Edge of Lightness offer similar team buffs but are more restrictive (only Heat/Electric) and less accessible.
Notes
- Frontiers set reduces Combo Skill cooldown by 15% and grants the team +16% damage for 15s whenever Arclight recovers SP.
- Type 50 Yinglung Gloves are an off-piece that boost Combo Skill damage and provide Agility/Intellect, enhancing both her damage and buff scaling.
early game sub dps beginnerf2pcombo_skill_focus
This beginner-friendly build uses easy-to-obtain gear to boost Arclight's physical and Combo Skill damage. The Roving MSGR set provides Agility and conditional Physical DMG, while the Thermite Cutter (free from the New Horizons banner) adds a teamwide ATK buff. It's a solid foundation that transitions smoothly into the endgame sub-DPS build.
Gear
physical_dmg_boost
armor
roving msgr jacket
gloves
roving msgr fists
core 1
roving msgr flashlight
core 2
roving msgr flashlight
1 agility 2 physical_dmg_bonus 3 combo_skill_dmg
Explanation
The Roving MSGR set is easy to farm and provides a straightforward damage boost that Arclight can use from the start.
Thermite Cutter remains her best early weapon because the team ATK buff is valuable even at low investment.
No alternative weapons are listed for early game, as the free selector covers her needs until late-game upgrades.
Notes
- Roving MSGR gives +50 Agility and +20% Physical DMG when HP is above 80%, boosting both her normal attacks and Combo Skill.
- Thermite Cutter can be obtained for free from the weapon selector in the New Horizons banner, making it very accessible early.
Build Insights
Arclight fits best as a SP generator and sub-DPS in teams with another Electric character who can reliably apply Electrification. She excels in fast-paced rotations where her low-cooldown Combo Skill keeps the team's energy high. Her weapon and gear can shift her from pure support to a hybrid buffer/damage dealer, but she always needs a teammate to supply the Electric Infliction she cannot easily produce herself.
Core Mechanics
- Her Combo Skill recovers SP and has a short 3-second cooldown, triggering whenever an enemy suffers or consumes Electrification.
- The Battle Skill consumes Electrification for bonus Electric DMG and extra SP, but only every third use grants the team an Electric DMG buff based on her Intellect.
- Her Ultimate applies Electric Infliction and can force Electrification on enemies already affected, enabling a follow-up Combo Skill without external help.
Scaling
- Arclight's utility scales with her Intellect for the team Electric DMG buff, while her personal damage scales with Agility and ATK.
- Early game she acts as a pure SP battery; late game with the Frontiers set and Thermite Cutter she becomes a team buffer and sub-DPS.
Character Notes
Arclight is a 5-star Electric Vanguard who excels at generating SP for the team through her low-cooldown Combo Skill. She functions best as a sub-DPS and support, providing team buffs when equipped with the right gear. Her reliance on Electrification limits her independent effectiveness, making her a strong pairing with other Electric characters. Her playstyle revolves around weaving Combo Skills between Battle Skills and using her Ultimate to re-trigger her Combo Skill for burst energy generation.
Playstyle
- Use Combo Skill first to recover SP, then follow with Battle Skill to consume Electrification and trigger another Combo Skill – this double-cast maximizes SP generation and damage.
- When an enemy has Electric Infliction, use Ultimate to apply Electrification and automatically trigger your Combo Skill, creating a burst window of 2–3 Combo Skills.
- Position yourself near enemies to land the Combo Skill consistently, as it has limited range.
Strengths
- Very short Combo Skill cooldown (3s) allows frequent SP recovery for the whole team.
- Can provide a teamwide ATK buff (with Thermite Cutter) or Electric DMG buff (with OBJ Edge of Lightness).
- Frontiers set gives a 15% damage bonus to the team every time she recovers SP.
Weaknesses
- Her kit lacks reliable self-applied Electrification – only her Ultimate applies it, requiring external Electric supports for consistent uptime.
- The Electric DMG buff from her Battle Skill only triggers every third use, consuming SP without immediate payoff.
- Her personal damage is moderate compared to dedicated DPS characters, even in sub-DPS builds.
Team Guide
best electric_team
Arclight serves as the SP battery in a Mono-Electric team with Zhuang Fangyi as the primary damage dealer. Perlica provides Electrification and Electric Infliction, while Antal applies Focus to amplify damage. The rotation focuses on generating 9 Sunderblade stacks for Zhuang Fangyi's powerful Battle Skill, supported by precise timing of Combo Skills.
Explanation
Perlica's ability to apply Electrification is crucial for Arclight to consume and generate SP, while Antal's Focus boosts overall damage. Zhuang Fangyi benefits from multiple Electric Infliction stacks to power up her skills, creating a strong synergy cycle.
Strengths
- High burst damage potential from Zhuang Fangyi's Sunderblade stacks
- Reliable SP generation keeps the team constantly active
- Strong Electric synergy with consistent debuff uptime
Weaknesses
- Requires precise rotation execution to maximize damage
- Reliant on specific characters like Perlica and Antal for debuffs
Rotation
- 1 Activate Antal's Battle Skill to apply Focus on the target.
- 2 Enter Zhuang Fangyi's Ultimate to boost her next skills.
- 3 Cast Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill to summon 3 Sunderblades and apply one Electric Infliction stack.
- 4 Trigger Antal's Combo Skill to apply the second Electric Infliction stack.
- 5 Perform a Final Strike with Zhuang Fangyi, then trigger Perlica's Combo Skill. Do not trigger Zhuang Fangyi's Combo Skill yet.
- 6 Use Arclight's Battle Skill to consume Perlica's Electrification.
- 7 Trigger Zhuang Fangyi's Combo Skill to consume the two Infliction stacks and apply a level 2 Electrification.
- 8 Use Arclight's Combo Skill, then cast Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill to consume the Electrification, raising Sunderblade count to 6 and reapplying one Infliction stack.
- 9 Trigger Arclight's Combo Skill again.
- 10 Perform a Final Strike with Zhuang Fangyi.
- 11 Cast Perlica's Battle Skill or Arclight's Ultimate to raise Electric Infliction stacks to 2.
- 12 Trigger Zhuang Fangyi's Combo Skill (or immediately if Ultimate was used) to consume Infliction and apply level 2 Electrification.
- 13 Use Arclight's Combo Skill.
- 14 Cast Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill to raise Sunderblade count to maximum and deal damage, then trigger Arclight's Combo Skill again.
- 15 Use Antal's Ultimate.
- 16 Use Perlica's Ultimate for Electric Amp.
- 17 Cast Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill to trigger another Arclight Combo Skill.
- 18 Perform a Final Strike with Zhuang Fangyi to trigger Perlica's Combo Skill.
- 19 Use Zhuang Fangyi's Combo Skill to trigger one more Arclight Combo Skill.
- 20 Use one more Zhuang Fangyi Battle Skill before her Ultimate duration ends.
This rotation cycles through Debuff, Combo, and Battle Skills to maintain Infliction stacks and maximize Sunderblade generation for Zhuang Fangyi.
best electric_team
An alternative Mono-Electric team with Avywenna as the main DPS. Arclight generates SP while Perlica enables Electrification, and Antal provides Focus. The rotation focuses on deploying Thunderlances and recalling them with Avywenna's Battle Skill for massive AoE damage, supported by consistent debuff uptime.
Explanation
Avywenna deals damage by placing Thunderlances and recalling them, amplified by Electric Infliction. Arclight's SP generation fuels the team, while Perlica and Antal maintain debuffs for sustained output.
Strengths
- High AoE damage potential from Thunderlance mechanics
- Good energy economy with Arclight's SP generation
- Simple rotation compared to Zhuang Fangyi variant
Weaknesses
- Requires careful positioning to maximize Thunderlance hits
- Slower burst setup than Zhuang Fangyi teams
Rotation
- 1 Use Antal's Battle Skill to apply Focus on the enemy.
- 2 Use Perlica's Battle Skill to apply Electric Infliction.
- 3 Trigger Antal's Combo Skill.
- 4 Perform a Final Strike with Avywenna.
- 5 Trigger Perlica's Combo Skill.
- 6 Perform another Final Strike with Avywenna.
- 7 Trigger Arclight's Combo Skill.
- 8 Use Arclight's Battle Skill to consume Electrification.
- 9 Trigger Arclight's Combo Skill again.
- 10 Perform a Final Strike with Avywenna.
- 11 Trigger Avywenna's Combo Skill, then use her Ultimate if available.
- 12 Use Avywenna's Battle Skill to recall all Thunderlances and deal damage.
The rotation alternates between debuff applications and Thunderlance deployment, culminating in Avywenna's Battle Skill to gather and deal damage.
alternative electric_team
A hybrid Electric-Nature composition that replaces Antal with Ardelia for additional debuffs. Arclight retains SP generation duties, while Avywenna serves as the main DPS. The rotation integrates Ardelia's debuffs before executing the Electric combo, offering more utility at the cost of simpler synergy.
Explanation
Ardelia's debuffs enhance the team's damage potential, especially when combined with Electric Infliction. This team provides more flexible debuff options but requires careful timing to weave her skills into the Electric rotation.
Strengths
- Additional debuff options from Ardelia increase team utility
- Flexible against enemies resistant to pure Electric teams
Weaknesses
- Slightly lower Electric synergy compared to Mono-Electric teams
- More complex rotation due to extra debuff management
Rotation
- 1 Perform a Final Strike with Avywenna to start the rotation.
- 2 Trigger Ardelia's Combo Skill to apply her debuffs.
- 3 Use Perlica's Battle Skill to apply Electric Infliction.
- 4 Cast Ardelia's Battle Skill when it glows to maximize debuff uptime.
- 5 Perform a Final Strike with Avywenna.
- 6 Trigger Perlica's Combo Skill.
- 7 Trigger Avywenna's Combo Skill.
- 8 Trigger Arclight's Combo Skill.
- 9 Use Arclight's Battle Skill to consume Electrification.
- 10 Trigger Arclight's Combo Skill again.
- 11 Cast Perlica's Battle Skill again.
- 12 Perform Final Strikes with Avywenna.
- 13 Trigger Perlica's Combo Skill when available.
- 14 Trigger Avywenna's Combo Skill to deploy Thunderlances.
- 15 Trigger Arclight's Combo Skill.
- 16 Perform a Final Strike with Avywenna.
- 17 Trigger Perlica's Combo Skill, then Avywenna's Combo Skill, and use her Ultimate if available.
- 18 Use Avywenna's Battle Skill to recall all Thunderlances and deal damage.
The rotation prioritizes Ardelia's debuffs before executing the standard Electric combo, ensuring enemies are weakened before the burst phase.
Team Insights
Arclight functions primarily as an SP battery for Electric teams, enabling her teammates to use their skills more frequently. She synergizes best with Perlica, who applies Electrification and Electric Infliction, which Arclight consumes to generate SP. Arclight is often paired with either Zhuang Fangyi or Avywenna as the main DPS, and supports like Antal or Ardelia enhance damage. The key is to maintain Electrification stacks on enemies to maximize Arclight's SP generation and the team's overall output.
Synergy Patterns
- Electric Infliction: Arclight consumes Electrification to generate SP, making Perlica essential for applying it.
- SP Battery: Arclight's consistent SP generation allows high-cost DPS like Zhuang Fangyi to use their skills more often.
- Team Order: Placing Perlica before the main DPS in the team menu ensures her Combo Skill triggers first, applying Electrification for Arclight and the DPS to benefit from.
Tips
- Wait for Arclight's Combo Skill animation to finish before applying another Electrification to ensure maximum SP generation.
- In the Zhuang Fangyi team, aim to reach 9 Sunderblade stacks before using her Battle Skill for maximum damage.
- Adjust positioning for Avywenna's Thunderlances to ensure they hit enemies when recalled.
Availability
Headhunt
Confidence: 90%
Featured Banners
Basic HeadhuntingNew HorizonsThunder of Renewal
Potentials
- Child of the Storm: Battle skill Tempestuous Arc improved: After triggering additional effects, the skill recovers another 10 SP.
- Speed Battler: Agility +15, Intellect +15.
- Hanna: Talent Wildland Trekker improved: DMG Boost effect increased to 1.3 times the original.
- Aldtertone's Teachings: Ultimate Exploding Blitz improved: Ultimate Energy cost -15%.
- Servant of the Wildlands: Talent Wildland Trekker improved: Trigger requirement reduced to 2 time(s).
Best Gifts
Aurylene Camera
Alternatives: Surfing Festival Ticket, Yinglung Dumbbells, Tidestone Specimen, Scrimshaw of the Pack.
Arclight is a Scout of the Fiannae Circuit and technical consultant for Endfield Industries. After losing her family to the Wildlands, she was adopted by the Fiannae Circuit, who taught her survival skills. She now uses her knowledge to help others on Talos-II, translating Endfield technology for common use.