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Ember
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Advanced Builds
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Ember is a Heat Sustain character who excels at providing shields and healing for her team. She can inflict Vulnerability on enemies, which is crucial for Physical team compositions. Her ability to trigger bonus stagger damage when hit makes her a reliable tank. Overall, she is a solid A-tier choice for players needing a durable support.
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This endgame build maximizes Ember's sustain and team support. Thunderberge provides consistent shields, while the Eternal Xiranite gear set turns her defensive skills into a team-wide damage buff. Prioritizing Medicant, HP, and Strength ensures strong healing and durable shields, making Ember an excellent backbone for any team, especially Physical compositions.
Gear
team_buff
armor
eternal xiranite armor
gloves
lynx gauntlets
core 1
eternal xiranite power core t1
core 2
eternal xiranite power core t1
Explanation
Thunderberge is chosen because its shield effect synergizes with Ember's role as a tank, giving her an additional layer of protection.
Eternal Xiranite is the best gear set because Ember's talent <talent>Inflamed for the Assault</talent> triggers the set's team-wide damage buff, which is especially valuable in mono Physical teams that cannot use Swordmancer.
Stat priority focuses on Medicant (treatment) first to maximize healing, followed by HP to boost shield strength, then Strength for base HP.
Notes
- Thunderberge provides extra shields after using Combo Skill, greatly improving survivability.
- The Eternal Xiranite set triggers a team damage buff whenever Ember applies Amp, Protected, Susceptibility, or Weakened via her talents.
- LYNX Gauntlets and Power Cores enhance healing output.
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This early game build uses accessible equipment to make Ember a reliable sustain unit. Former Finery provides good base stats and healing, while the Armored MSGR set gives extra tankiness with Strength and damage reduction. It's a solid foundation until players can farm the endgame Eternal Xiranite set.
Gear
defense
armor
armored msgr jacket t1
gloves
armored msgr gloves
core 1
armored msgr flashlight
core 2
armored msgr flashlight
Explanation
Former Finery is chosen because it is easily obtainable from the New Horizons banner selector and provides essential stats for survivability like HP and Will.
Armored MSGR set increases Strength, which directly raises Ember's max HP, and offers a safety net with damage reduction at low HP.
Stat priority focuses on Efficacy to improve healing, then HP for shields, and Will for additional heal scaling.
Notes
- Former Finery is a free-to-play weapon offering HP, Will, and HP restoration, great for early sustain.
- Armored MSGR boosts Strength (increasing base HP) and provides damage reduction when below 50% HP.
- This build is affordable and effective for progressing through early content.
Build Insights
Ember fills the role of a dedicated sustain and tank, providing shields, healing, and Vulnerability application. She fits best in Physical damage teams where Vulnerability is valued, and can also be used as a general defensive support. Her talents allow her to trigger team-wide damage buffs when using her skills, making her a valuable asset in mono Physical comps or any team needing extra survivability.
Core Mechanics
- Ember's Battle Skill (Forward March) inflicts Knock Down and Vulnerability, enabling Physical team synergy.
- Her Combo Skill (Frontline Support) heals the controlled operator when she is attacked, with healing scaling off Will.
- Her Ultimate (Re-ignited Oath) provides a team-wide shield based on her Max HP.
Scaling
- Ember scales primarily with Strength (increases base HP) and Will (boosts healing from Combo Skill).
- Gear that improves HP and Treatment Efficiency further enhances her shield and heal capabilities.
- She is effective from early game but truly shines in endgame with the Eternal Xiranite set, which provides a team damage buff.
Character Notes
Ember is a 6-star Heat Defender who specializes in sustaining the team through shields, healing, and applying Vulnerability. She is a tanky support that shines in Physical team compositions, and her talents can provide team-wide damage buffs. She is rated A-tier due to her strong defensive utility, though her personal damage output is low.
Playstyle
- Use Forward March to inflict Knock Down on groups of enemies, triggering Vulnerability stacks for your team.
- Position Ember to take hits so her Combo Skill (Frontline Support) activates, healing the controlled operator.
- Save her Ultimate (Re-ignited Oath) for big incoming damage to shield the entire party.
- Prioritize using skills that apply Amp or Protected to trigger the Eternal Xiranite gear set's damage buff.
Strengths
- Provides both shields and healing, making her a versatile sustain unit.
- Inflicts Vulnerability, a key debuff for Physical damage teams.
- Can trigger team-wide damage buffs with the right gear set.
- Good stagger damage potential when casting Battle Skill while being hit.
Weaknesses
- Very low personal damage output; not suited for a damage role.
- Requires careful positioning to maximize Combo Skill healing triggers.
- Relies on team composition to fully utilize Vulnerability application.
Team Guide
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This team uses Ember as a sustain unit who applies Vulnerability while providing shields and healing. Chen Qianyu stacks additional Vulnerability with her skills, and Pogranichnik applies Breach while boosting SP and damage. The Endministrator consumes all Vulnerability stacks with Crush for massive burst damage. Rotation focuses on stacking Vulnerability quickly for the main DPS.
Explanation
Ember’s sustain capabilities keep the team alive while contributing Vulnerability stacks when hit.
Chen Qianyu can apply up to 2 stacks of Vulnerability on enemies using her Battle and Combo Skills, enabling high burst.
Pogranichnik applies Breach to amplify damage and recovers SP, supporting faster rotations.
The Endministrator consumes Vulnerability stacks with Crush for significant burst, making this team excel in short fights.
Strengths
- High burst potential against single targets due to Vulnerability stacking.
- Strong sustain from shields and healing ensures survivability.
- SP recovery from Pogranichnik allows more frequent skill usage.
Weaknesses
- Requires Ember to take hits to trigger her Combo Skill for an additional Vulnerability stack.
- Less effective against enemies that resist Physical damage or cannot be easily debuffed.
Rotation
- 1 If hit, use Endministrator's Battle Skill to apply a Vulnerability stack, then trigger Ember's Combo Skill for another stack.
- 2 Use Chen Qianyu's Combo Skill and then her Battle Skill to add 2 more Vulnerability stacks.
- 3 Activate Endministrator's Combo Skill to apply Originium Crystals on the target.
- 4 Use Pogranichnik's Battle Skill to apply Breach for sustained debuffs, or if a quick burst is needed, use Endministrator's Battle Skill (Crush) to consume Vulnerability stacks.
Apply Vulnerability stacks from Ember and Chen, then have Endministrator consume them with Crush either directly or after Breach is applied.
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A more accessible variation using Ember as the sustain core. Akekuri provides SP recovery when enemies are staggered, while Chen Qianyu and Ember still supply Vulnerability stacks for The Endministrator. The rotation is similar but includes Akekuri’s Combo Skill for energy management, making it effective in longer fights.
Explanation
Ember’s shields and heals keep the team healthy while she contributes Vulnerability stacks on being hit.
Chen Qianyu remains the main source of Vulnerability application with her skills.
Akekuri restores SP when enemies are stunned or staggered, allowing more frequent skill casts.
The Endministrator consumes Vulnerability stacks for burst damage, benefiting from the SP battery support.
Strengths
- Low investment requirement as all characters are accessible (Ember, Chen, Akekuri, Endministrator).
- Good sustain and SP management for extended engagements.
- Consistent Vulnerability application for steady damage output.
Weaknesses
- Lower burst potential compared to the Physical team due to lack of Breach debuffs.
- Akekuri’s SP recovery is conditional on enemy stagger, which may not always be reliable.
Rotation
- 1 If hit, start with Endministrator's Battle Skill for a Vulnerability stack, then use Ember's Combo Skill.
- 2 Activate Chen Qianyu's Combo Skill, then her Battle Skill to add 2 more Vulnerability stacks.
- 3 Use Endministrator's Combo Skill to apply Originium Crystals.
- 4 Cast Endministrator's Ultimate to consume crystals for burst, or use his Battle Skill to refund SP (if at Potential 1).
- 5 If the enemy is stunned or staggered, use Akekuri's Combo Skill to recover SP for the team.
Stack Vulnerability with Ember and Chen, then consume with Endministrator while using Akekuri for SP when enemies are staggered.
Team Insights
Ember is best utilized as a sustain support who provides both defensive utility (shields and heals) and offensive debuffs (Vulnerability). Her teams revolve around stacking Vulnerability for a primary Physical DPS, typically The Endministrator. Ember's Combo Skill requires her to be hit, so positioning to take some damage is beneficial. She fits well into Physical teams that can exploit Breach and Vulnerability, but can also be used generically in any team needing sustain.
Synergy Patterns
- Ember works well with Chen Qianyu to double-stack Vulnerability quickly.
- The Endministrator benefits from Vulnerability stacks consumed by Crush, making him the ideal burst DPS partner.
- Pogranichnik provides Breach and SP support, enhancing overall damage and rotation speed.
- Akekuri offers SP recovery on stagger, useful for longer fights or when energy is scarce.
Tips
- Let Ember take occasional damage to trigger her Combo Skill for extra Vulnerability stacks.
- Prioritize applying Vulnerability before The Endministrator's turn to maximize Crush damage.
- In F2P versions, time Akekuri's Combo Skill when enemies are staggered to maximize SP gain.
- For longer fights, use Breach from Pogranichnik; for burst windows, opt for Crush directly.
Availability
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Potentials
- Nomadic Fort: Talent Inflamed for the Assault improved - Protection effect +20%; hitting an enemy extends duration by 1.5s.
- Steel-Hardened Veteran: Strength +20, Will +20.
- Indomitable Front: Combo skill Frontline Support improved - Restores HP of another teammate with lowest percentage HP at 50% of base effect.
- Undying Embers: Ultimate Re-ignited Oath improved - Energy cost -15%.
- The Steel Oath: Ultimate Re-ignited Oath improved - Shield effect multiplied by 1.2; while shield is active, wielder gains ATK +10%.
Best Gifts
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Ember was a former Oathkeeper Knight under the Order of Steel Oath, now working for Endfield Industries. She is a combat veteran who enjoys sharing her experiences, though her stories often sound outlandish to most.