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Chen Qianyu
Physical GUARD Sword
Advanced Builds
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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.
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This endgame build focuses on maximizing Chen Qianyu's burst damage and vulnerability support. Rapid Ascent boosts Ultimate damage and crit, while the Swordmancer set adds consistent extra Physical hits and improved Stagger. The gear pieces from Bonekrusha and Swordmancer provide Agility and Strength, increasing both damage and utility. This setup makes her a reliable sub-DPS that can both debuff enemies and contribute respectable burst.
Weapon
Gear
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armor
bonekrusha heavy armor t1
gloves
swordmancer tac gauntlets
core 1
swordmancer flint
core 2
swordmancer flint
1 agility 2 strength 3 physical_dmg_bonus
Explanation
Rapid Ascent is chosen because Chen Qianyu's damage is concentrated in her Ultimate, and this weapon directly amplifies that while also improving her crit rate.
The Swordmancer set triggers an extra Physical hit after applying a Physical status, and its Stagger Efficiency helps interrupt enemies more often.
Bonekrusha is mentioned as an alternative set that provides different benefits like Ultimate recharge, but Swordmancer has better overall synergy.
Notes
- Rapid Ascent significantly boosts Ultimate damage and Critical Rate, making it the top choice for maximizing burst.
- Sunderung Steel and Aspirant serve as strong F2P or budget options, providing Agility and Physical DMG bonuses.
- The Swordmancer set grants Stagger Efficiency and a bonus Physical hit, synergizing perfectly with her kit.
- Bonekrusha pieces can be used situationally for extra Ultimate Gain Efficiency and Combo Skill DMG.
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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.
Gear
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armor
roving msgr jacket
gloves
roving msgr fists
core 1
roving msgr flashlight
core 2
roving msgr gyro
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.
Build Insights
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.
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.
Character Notes
Chen Qianyu is a 5-star Physical Guard who serves as a vulnerability support sub-DPS. She excels at applying Lift to stack Vulnerability debuffs on enemies, enabling massive damage from Physical teammates. As a free unit obtained from the 'Break the Siege' quest, she offers excellent base utility by boosting weapon EXP production and rare mineral growth. Her playstyle revolves around skill rotation to maintain vulnerability uptime, with her Ultimate providing a cheap AoE burst. While her personal damage is modest, her debuffing capabilities make her a staple in Physical team compositions.
Playstyle
- Start encounters with Battle Skill (Ascending Strike) to Lift enemies and apply Vulnerability.
- When an enemy becomes Vulnerable, use Combo Skill (Soar to the Stars) for additional damage and another Lift.
- Reserve Ultimate (Blade Gale) for when enemies are Staggered to maximize its damage.
- Use her skills to interrupt enemy charge attacks (red ring) for extra Stagger buildup.
- As a base operator, assign her to Manufacturing Cabin for weapon EXP materials, or Growth Chamber for rare minerals.
Strengths
- Excellent Vulnerability applicator for Physical teams, can stack multiple instances.
- Free unit obtained early through quest, always accessible.
- Provides overworld and base utility (Manufacturing Cabin and Growth Chamber bonuses).
- Low-cost Ultimate allows frequent burst windows.
Weaknesses
- Personal damage is average; relies on teammates to consume Vulnerability stacks for full value.
- Cooldowns on Combo Skill (16s) limit how often she can apply Vulnerability.
- Requires team composition built around Physical damage to maximize her contribution.
Team Guide
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Chen Qianyu excels as a support in this early-game lineup, providing Lift effects to stack Vulnerability for Endministrator's damage. Estella boosts Physical DMG with her Combo Skill, while Alesh generates SP for faster skill rotations. This team is ideal for players who lack stronger 6-star Operators.
Explanation
Chen Qianyu applies Lift to increase Vulnerability stacks, which Endministrator can consume for high damage.
Estella provides Physical DMG buffs and Cryo Infliction that Alesh can convert into Solidification and SP.
The rotation focuses on chaining Combo Skills to maximize Vulnerability before Endministrator's burst.
Strengths
- Easy to assemble with free or low-rarity characters.
- Strong synergy through Vulnerability stacking and SP generation.
Weaknesses
- Lower damage potential compared to endgame teams with 6-star units.
- Relies heavily on proper rotation to maximize stacks.
Rotation
- 1 Apply Cryo Infliction using Estella's Battle Skill or Alesh's Ultimate. Then use Alesh's Battle Skill to consume Cryo and apply Solidification.
- 2 Use Estella's Combo Skill to apply one Vulnerability stack through
Lift . If her Ultimate is ready, cast it for an extra stack. - 3 Cast Endministrator's Combo Skill to apply Originium Crystals. Use his Ultimate if available to consume them and deal burst damage.
- 4 Trigger Chen Qianyu's Combo Skill for another Vulnerability stack, then Alesh's Combo Skill to recover SP.
- 5 Cast Chen Qianyu's Battle Skill for yet another stack. Finally, use Endministrator's Battle Skill to consume all Vulnerability stacks with
Crush .
Chain Combo Skills to stack Vulnerability, then let Endministrator consume them with Crush for massive physical burst.
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This mono-physical team capitalizes on Vulnerability stacking, with Chen Qianyu and Lifeng both applying stacks for Endministrator to consume. Pogranichnik generates SP whenever Vulnerability is triggered, enabling rapid skill rotations. Ideal for endgame content where max physical damage is needed.
Explanation
Chen Qianyu and Lifeng work together to maximize Vulnerability stacks on enemies.
Endministrator serves as the main DPS, consuming stacks with Crush for massive physical damage.
Pogranichnik regenerates SP when Vulnerability is consumed, allowing frequent ability use.
Strengths
- Extremely high physical burst damage with 4 Vulnerability stacks.
- Excellent SP economy via Pogranichnik's passive.
- All characters contribute to the same damage type, maximizing buff efficiency.
Weaknesses
- Requires specific 6-star units (Lifeng, Pogranichnik) which may be hard to obtain.
- Struggles against enemies with high physical resistance.
Rotation
- 1 Start with Lifeng's Battle Skill to apply Physical Susceptibility. Then Chen Qianyu's Battle Skill for first Vulnerability stack.
- 2 Perform Endministrator's full Basic Attack string to trigger Final Strike. Then cast Lifeng's Combo Skill to apply Link. Use Lifeng's Ultimate if available.
- 3 Cast Endministrator's Combo Skill for Originium Crystals. Use his Ultimate if ready.
- 4 Use Chen Qianyu's Battle Skill then Combo Skill to reach max Vulnerability stacks.
- 5 Consume all stacks with Endministrator's Battle Skill for huge damage. This triggers Pogranichnik's Combo Skill, regenerating SP.
- 6 Cast Ultimates while enemies are Staggered for bonus damage. Prioritize Lifeng's for crowd control via Link.
Build Vulnerability to 4 stacks via Chen Qianyu and Lifeng, then have Endministrator consume them for massive burst, with Pogranichnik fueling SP.
Team Insights
Chen Qianyu is a support who specializes in applying Lift to increase Vulnerability stacks on enemies. She fits best in physical teams where teammates can either stack or consume Vulnerability for high burst damage. Her Combo Skill and Battle Skill both add stacks, making her a reliable enabler for main DPS characters like Endministrator. Pairing her with SP generators like Alesh or Pogranichnik ensures smooth rotations.
Synergy Patterns
- Chen Qianyu + Endministrator: Chen applies Vulnerability, Endministrator consumes it with Crush for massive damage.
- Chen Qianyu + Lifeng: Both stack Vulnerability, accelerating the setup for burst windows.
- Chen Qianyu + Pogranichnik: Vulnerability consumption triggers Pogranichnik's SP regen, enabling more frequent skill use.
Tips
- Always try to have Endministrator consume Vulnerability at 4 stacks for maximum damage.
- Save Ultimates for when enemies are Staggered to benefit from increased damage taken.
- Use Alesh or Pogranichnik as SP batteries to keep the rotation flowing.
Availability
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Confidence: 95%
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Potentials
- Shadowless: DMG Dealt +20% to enemies below 50% HP.
- Heirloom Martial Arts: Agility +15, Physical DMG Dealt +8%.
- Dual-Wielding Swordmancer: Battle skill, combo skill, and Ultimate DMG multiplier increased to 1.1x.
- Improvised Chi Xiao: Ultimate Energy cost -15%.
- Bonded with the World: Combo skill cooldown -3s.
Best Gifts
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Her favorite gift is the Eureka Teabox, which provides the most trust increase. Other recommended gifts include Frontiers Watch, Tidestone Specimen, and Cosmic Gate Puzzle.
Chen Qianyu is a specialist operator in Endfield Industries known for her combat prowess, born from training at a young age. She is described as optimistic and tenacious. Her last name and Lung race suggest a possible relation to Chen Hui-chieh from Arknights.