Chen Qianyu

early game sub dps

sub_dps support vulnerability_applicator

Chen Qianyu is a top-tier vulnerability support for Physical teams, able to apply Lift multiple times to stack Vulnerability. She is a free unit with excellent overworld utility, but her personal damage is average and relies on teammates to consume the Vulnerability stacks she generates.

The early game build uses Sundering Steel and the Roving MSGR set to provide immediate power. Sundering Steel offers Physical DMG and Agility, while Roving MSGR grants flat Agility and extra Physical DMG when HP is high. This combination is easy to obtain and significantly improves Chen Qianyu's early performance, allowing her to apply Vulnerability and deal solid damage in the early stages of the game.

Insights

Core Mechanics

Chen Qianyu's Battle Skill and Combo Skill both apply Lift to enemies, which triggers Vulnerability stacks. These stacks significantly amplify Physical damage dealt by the team.
Her Ultimate is a low-cost AoE burst that benefits from Stagger and can be used frequently with proper energy management.

Scaling

As a free character obtained early through the 'Break the Siege' quest, she remains relevant throughout the game due to her unique debuffing role.
Her damage scales well with Agility and Strength stats, but her main value lies in enabling team burst windows rather than personal DPS.

Team Role

Chen Qianyu excels as a sub-DPS in Physical comps, using her skills to Lift enemies and apply Vulnerability. She pairs well with operators who can consume Vulnerability stacks for massive damage. In combat, she should be played as a support damage dealer: start with Battle Skill to Lift, follow with Combo Skill when enemies become Vulnerable, then use Ultimate to capitalize on Stagger. Her interrupt ability also helps control enemy charge attacks. Outside combat, she boosts weapon EXP production and rare mineral growth in base facilities.

Weapon

sundering_steel Best

5★ Sword

Weapon Stat Priority

combative physical_dmg_boost agility_boost

Gear

agility_and_physical_dmg

Pieces

armor

gloves

core 1

core 2

Stat Priority

1 agility 2 physical_dmg_bonus

Explanation

In the early game, Sundering Steel is a reliable weapon that boosts her damage and Agility without needing rare resources.

Roving MSGR is an easily obtainable set that directly enhances her main scaling stats.

No other weapon alternatives are recommended for early game as Sundering Steel performs well enough.

Notes

Sundering Steel provides a good mix of Physical DMG and Agility, synergizing with her scaling.
Roving MSGR set gives a flat Agility boost and conditional Physical DMG increase above 80% HP.
This build is effective from level 20 onwards and helps smooth progression.