Case File #haniel
B TierHaniel Build Guide
Haniel is a Buffer who increases team ATK and can serve as an off-field sub-DPS. She provides little beyond her buffs and off-field damage, so she is quickly swapped out after applying buffs.
Strengths
- Provides ATK buffs to the team.
- Deals damage while off-field.
- Can serve as a sub-DPS.
- Enables Discord and Charge team compositions.
- Can steal ATK from enemies with Nova.
Weaknesses
- Limited utility beyond buffs and off-field damage.
- Requires frequent swapping to other team members.
- Best performance relies on specific Arcs and Cartridges.
Best Arcs
Increases active character's ATK by 10% while wearer is off-field, and by 2% when wearer deals damage (up to 4 stacks, once every 2s). Increases Psyche DMG by 12% while active, and by 2% when dealing Psyche DMG with Basic Attack (up to 10 stacks, once every 0.3s).
Increases HP by 24%. On Ultimate, grants one random effect: heal lowest HP ally for 20% Max HP, grant a shield equal to 20% wearer's Max HP for 15s, or heal all allies for 10% HP. Triggers once every 30s.
Increases ATK by 20% when wearer's HP is above 50%; increases DEF by 20% when HP is below 50%.
Best Cartridge
Epic (2): Charge Efficiency +12%. Legendary (4): After casting Ultimate, increases all allies' ATK by 15% for 20s. Effect does not stack.
Best Main Stat: Cycle Intensity or Psyche DMG Bonus
- Cycle Intensity is preferred for team support, boosting Esper Cycle damage like Nova and Discord.
- Psyche DMG Bonus improves Haniel's personal burst damage.
Module Layout
Required Modules
Bonus: Type III (+10% ATK)
Total Bonus: +60% Attack
Substat Priority
- This layout activates Speedy Hedgehog's 4-piece effect and maximizes bonus Module bonuses.
- Aim for these substats to improve damage and support capabilities.
Best Teams
Haniel serves as support for a Discord-focused team, providing ATK buffs and additional damage. The team applies Nova and Scorch to trigger the Discord Eclipse Cycle.
Haniel
Support
Daffodill
Sub-DPS
Nanally
Main DPS (Flex)
Alternatives: Hathor (Lakshana, for Stain), Baicang (for Scorch).
Adler
Sub-DPS/Support (Flex)
Alternatives: Sakiri (additional support), Jiuyuan (grouping and damage).
Haniel provides ATK buff and extra damage; Daffodill is Sub-DPS.
Main DPS flex: Hathor for Stain, Nanally for Hexed, Baicang for Scorch.
Fourth slot: Adler or Sakiri for support, or Jiuyuan for grouping and damage.
Apply Nova and Scorch to activate Discord Eclipse Cycle.
Haniel supports a Charge team, providing ATK buff and additional damage via Hootie. The team uses Charge, Stain, and Remora Esper Cycles.
Haniel
Support
Hathor
Sub-DPS (Flex)
Alternative: Skia.
Nanally
Main DPS (Flex)
Alternative: Mint.
Zero
Sub-DPS
Haniel provides ATK buff and extra damage via Hootie.
Hathor and Esper Zero serve as Sub-DPS, enabling Stain and Remora.
Nanally is Main DPS and can activate Blossom with Esper Zero.
Charge Esper cycle helps charge Ultimates faster when Vita Pistils hit Remora-affected enemies.
Replace Hathor with Skia and Nanally with Mint if needed.
Skill Priority
Easter Egg Time (Support Skill)
Improves damage when switching in. Level next as Haniel is mostly off-field.
Genesse Technique (Basic Attack)
Haniel rarely uses Basic Attacks, so it can be leveled later.
Silent Moonlit Forest Guardian (Skill)
Most important skill; buffs team and provides off-field damage. Prioritize leveling.
A Melody Named Haniel (Ultimate)
Empowers the effects of her Skill. Level this second.
Awakening Priority
Legendary! The g'old back row window seat!
Increases Hootie's duration, increasing damage output, and extends Haniel's buff duration.
Finale! For the coming dawn!
Lowers Hootie's cooldown, allowing quick return to field.
Crisis! Shattering trust!
Improves Haniel's Psyche DMG when using Ultimate and entering Paranormal Ace state.
New here! Genius transfer student reporting in!
Increases max Plot Armor stacks and Paranormal Cannon ricochets, empowering Skill.
The hero team is formed!
Increases Crit Chance while in Paranormal Ace state.
Seaside! Beach episode!
Buffs next attack after triggering Ensemble in Paranormal Ace state.
How to Play
Haniel is an off-field support who buffs team ATK and deals additional damage through Hootie. Use her Skill to place Hootie for ATK buffs and additional attacks, and use her Ultimate before Skill to empower Hootie and extend buff duration. She thrives with Lakshana or Chaos characters to trigger Stain or Nova, and in Discord teams with Chaos and Incantation characters.
Rotations
- 1Sustain/Mitigation Skill → Haniel Ultimate → Haniel Skill → Swap to Sub-DPS
Tips
- Use her Skill to summon Hootie for ATK buffs and additional attacks.
- Activate Ultimate before Skill to empower Hootie and extend buff duration.
- Team up with Lakshana or Chaos characters to access Stain or Nova.
- In Discord teams, apply Scorch before Nova to trigger Discord.
- In Charge teams, apply Haniel's buffs before activating Charge.