Chen Qianyu

early game sub dps

sub_dps support debuffer physical

Chen Qianyu excels as a free Vulnerability applicator for Physical teams. She triggers Lift with multiple skills, enabling allies to deal massive damage on staggered enemies. Her overworld utility and low skill costs make her a consistent sub-DPS who fits easily into many teams, though her own damage is average without full investment.

This beginner‑friendly build focuses on raw Agility and Physical DMG. The Roving MSGR set grants heavy Agility gains and an additional Physical DMG bonus when healthy. Combined with Sundering Steel, it ensures Chen Qianyu contributes solid damage and Vulnerability application even without optimized endgame investments. This setup is perfect for progressing through the story until you transition to her endgame build.

Insights

Core Mechanics

Lift and Vulnerability: Ascending Strike and Soar to the Stars apply Lift, which turns into Vulnerability when consumed by allies. This is her primary team contribution.
Stagger Interruption: Interrupting enemy charge attacks with any skill deals extra Stagger, especially with Talent Momentum Breaker.
Ultimate Burst: Blade Gale is a low-cost AoE with high multipliers, best used against Staggered enemies for maximum damage.
Passive ATK scaling: Slashing Edge grants up to 5 stacks of ATK% after hitting skills, encouraging active skill rotations.

Scaling

Scales with Agility and Strength; Agility is primary for skill damage, Strength contributes to Physical DMG.
Early game benefits from Roving MSGR set and Sundering Steel weapon for high Agility and Physical DMG bonuses.
Endgame sees massive spikes with Rapid Ascent and Swordmancer/Bonekrusha gear, focusing on Ultimate DMG and Stagger synergy.
Team dependency is high—her own DPS is modest without allies consuming Vulnerability stacks, so pair with Physical hypercarries.

Team Role

Chen Qianyu functions as a sub-DPS and Vulnerability enabler. She applies Physical Lift through Ascending Strike and her combo Soar to the Stars, setting up enemies for Stagger and Vulnerability. She works best in Physical teams where a main DPS can capitalize on the increased damage window. Her low-cost Blade Gale allows frequent burst windows, and her interruption Talent helps control high-threat enemies. She also provides base utility (Weapon EXP materials, Rare Minerals) making her valuable even outside combat.

Weapon

sundering_steel Best

5★ Sword

Weapon Stat Priority

combative physical_dmg_boost agility_boost

Gear

physical_dmg

Pieces

armor

gloves

core 1

core 2

Stat Priority

1 agility 2 atk 3 physical_dmg

Explanation

In early game, Sundering Steel offers the best balance of Agility scaling and Physical DMG bonuses without relying on dupes or late‑game gear.

Roving MSGR pieces are easy to obtain and directly enhance her Agility and Physical output, making her a reliable sub‑DPS from the start.

Notes

The Roving MSGR set gives a large flat Agility boost and Physical DMG% when HP is high, ideal for early content.
Sundering Steel’s Combative essence provides ATK% after dealing Physical Status, which she does frequently.