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Ardelia
Natural SUPPORTER Wand
Advanced Builds
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supporthealerdebuff
Ardelia is a Nature supporter who excels at sustaining her team through healing debuffs. She applies Corrosion to enemies, then uses her Battle Skill to consume it and inflict Physical and Arts Susceptibility, boosting team damage. Her Talent heals allies when they pick up summoned sheep, and her Ultimate provides additional healing and damage. She fits multiple team compositions as a versatile sustain character.
endgame support endgamesupportdebuffteam_buffhp_boost
This endgame build transforms Ardelia into a hybrid support who debuffs enemies and amplifies ally damage while keeping the team alive. The combination of Eternal Xiranite's team buff and the weapon's debuff stacking results in strong overall utility.
Weapon
Gear
team_buff
armor
eternal xiranite armor
gloves
eternal xiranite gloves t1
core 1
eternal xiranite auxiliary arm
core 2
eternal xiranite auxiliary arm
Explanation
Dreams of the Starry Beach is chosen for its debuff extension and healing increase.
Eternal Xiranite set provides a team damage amp after Ardelia applies susceptibility, syncing with her rotation.
Arms are duplicated for maximum Ultimate gain, allowing more frequent heal bursts.
Notes
- Prioritize HP and Will substats to maximize healing and survivability.
- The weapon's Infliction effect further increases team damage against debuffed enemies.
- Ultimate Gain Efficiency on the arms helps maintain healing uptime.
endgame support endgamehealersurvivaltreatment_bonus
This pure healing build maximizes Ardelia's ability to sustain the team through raw healing and damage reduction. It is ideal for content where survival is the top priority, though the set's protection does not apply to allies healed via environmental effects.
Weapon
Gear
healing_boost
armor
lynx cuirass
gloves
lynx gauntlets
core 1
lynx aegis injector
core 2
lynx aegis injector
Explanation
Dreams of the Starry Beach remains best due to its healing bonus and debuff capacity.
LYNX set boosts healing efficiency and grants damage reduction to the healed ally, enhancing survivability.
Duplicate cores are used to stack Treatment Bonus, but can be swapped for Ultimate gain if needed.
Notes
- Focus on Treatment Bonus and Will for maximum healing output.
- LYNX set's DMG Reduction only triggers on direct heal from Ardelia, not from shared healing (e.g. Survive the Gas stage).
- Alternative weapon Chivalric Virtues can provide a teamwide ATK buff after healing.
early game support early_gamebeginnerhealerwill_scaling
This early game build focuses on boosting Ardelia's healing through Will and Treatment Bonus. It is easy to assemble and provides reliable sustain for progressing through the main story. The gear set also offers a safety mechanic for emergency healing.
Gear
will_boost
armor
mordvolt resistant vest t1
gloves
mordvolt resistant gloves
core 1
mordvolt resistant battery
core 2
mordvolt resistant battery
Explanation
Freedom to Proselytize offers healing efficiency and an extra heal component, ideal for early game sustain.
Mordvolt Resistant set gives flat Will and a safety net heal when HP is low.
Duplicate batteries maximize Treatment Bonus, but can be replaced with other pieces if needed.
Notes
- Will is the primary stat for scaling healing; this build provides significant Will from gear and weapon.
- Mordvolt Resistant's conditional healing boost when low HP adds safety.
- Freedom to Proselytize's extra heal on Battle Skill synergizes with the early game focus on healing.
Build Insights
Ardelia functions as a primary sustain and debuffer. She weakens enemies with Corrosion and susceptibility while healing the active character through her sheep. Her flexibility allows her to fit into teams that need both healing and enemy debuffs, making her a valuable support in challenging content.
Core Mechanics
- Applies Corrosion via Combo Skill to reduce enemy resistances.
- Battle Skill consumes Corrosion to apply Physical and Arts Susceptibility, increasing incoming damage.
- Talent Friendly Presence creates healing sheep from Battle Skill hits; picking them up heals the controlled operator based on Will.
- Ultimate Wooly Party scatters healing sheep and deals Nature DMG.
Scaling
- Healing scales with Will, making Will a crucial stat for sustain.
- Early game she works as a pure healer; endgame builds can also provide team damage buffs.
- Team-dependent for maximizing debuff synergy; pairs well with Nature or physical DPS units.
Character Notes
Ardelia is a Nature-element Supporter from Rhodes Island who specializes in debuffing enemies and healing allies. She uses her companion Mr. Dolly to apply Corrosion, which she can consume to inflict Physical and Arts Susceptibility, boosting team damage. Her healing comes from sheep summoned by her skills, which allies can pick up. She is an all-rounder sustain character that fits many team compositions.
Playstyle
- Use her Combo Skill Eruption Column on a Final Strike to apply Corrosion to enemies.
- Follow up with Battle Skill Dolly Rush to consume Corrosion and apply Physical and Arts Susceptibility, increasing damage taken.
- Her Talent Friendly Presence creates healing sheep after Battle Skill hits; move near them to heal the active character.
- Use Ultimate Wooly Party for area damage and to spawn additional healing sheep.
Strengths
- Provides consistent healing through easily accessible sheep.
- Can debuff enemies to significantly increase team damage.
- Flexible role; works as a pure healer or hybrid support.
- Scales well with Will, allowing for strong endgame healing.
Weaknesses
- Healing sheep require movement, which can be risky in some encounters.
- The LYNX set's damage reduction only benefits the direct heal target, not allies healed by shared effects.
- Early game builds lack the team buff capabilities of endgame options.
Team Guide
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Ardelia serves as both sustain and support in this budget-friendly team. She keeps the party alive while boosting Physical and Arts damage. Her Combo Skill applies Corrosion, reducing enemy resistances, and her Battle Skill triggers twice when consuming Corrosion, dealing extra damage and spawning healing sheep. Akekuri provides additional support, Chen Qianyu applies Vulnerability, and Endministrator acts as the primary DPS, capitalizing on the debuffs.
Explanation
Ardelia’s healing and resistance shred enable Endministrator to deal high damage consistently.
Chen Qianyu’s Vulnerability stacks with Corrosion for amplified damage.
Akekuri restores SP with her Combo Skill when enemies are staggered, ensuring smooth rotation.
Strengths
- Low investment required; all characters are accessible.
- Strong survivability thanks to Ardelia’s healing and debuffs.
- High damage amplification from multiple vulnerability sources.
Weaknesses
- Relies on Endministrator for most of the damage; if she falls, DPS drops significantly.
- Rotation can be disrupted if enemies are not staggered for Akekuri’s SP restoration.
Rotation
- 1 Use Endministrator’s Basic Attack until the Final Strike triggers Ardelia’s Combo Skill. This applies Corrosion to the enemy and also triggers Endministrator’s Combo Skill.
- 2 Activate Ardelia’s Battle Skill to consume Corrosion. This applies Physical and Arts Susceptibility, increasing damage taken from both types, and deals extra damage while spawning healing sheep.
- 3 Use Endministrator’s Ultimate to pop the crystal (or Battle Skill if no Ultimate). This triggers Chen Qianyu’s Combo Skill, applying a stack of Vulnerability.
- 4 Use Endministrator’s Battle Skill to consume the Vulnerability. Repeat the rotation as needed.
- 5 If the enemy is stunned or staggered, use Akekuri’s Combo Skill to restore some SP. Her Ultimate can restore even more SP to restart the rotation faster.
The core loop involves applying Corrosion, consuming it for debuffs, then following up with Vulnerability stacks for maximum burst damage.
elemental heat_team
This Heat team centers on Laevatain as the main damage dealer. Wulfgard and Akekuri apply Heat Infliction to build Melting Flame stacks on Laevatain. Ardelia provides sustain, applies Corrosion, and amplifies damage through Physical and Arts Susceptibility. Once Laevatain has enough stacks, she unleashes massive burst damage while Ardelia keeps the team healthy.
Explanation
Wulfgard and Akekuri consistently apply Heat Infliction, enabling Laevatain’s Melting Flame passive.
Ardelia’s Corrosion and Susceptibility debuffs stack with Heat reactions for high overall damage.
Laevatain’s burst after stacking Melting Flame can eliminate tough enemies quickly.
Strengths
- Very high burst damage potential against single targets.
- Ardelia ensures the team survives during Laevatain’s setup phase.
- Multiple damage amplification sources work well together.
Weaknesses
- Laevatain relies on stacks; performance drops if she is interrupted or crowd-controlled.
- Limited AoE damage; best for boss fights or small groups.
Rotation
- 1 Open with Wulfgard’s skills to apply Heat Infliction, then switch to Akekuri for additional Heat stacks.
- 2 Use Ardelia’s Combo Skill to apply Corrosion, then her Battle Skill to consume it and apply Susceptibility.
- 3 Switch to Laevatain after enough Melting Flame stacks (usually 3-4) and use her Combo Skill or Ultimate for massive burst.
Build Heat stacks with sub-DPS, debuff with Ardelia, then unleash Laevatain’s burst.
elemental cryo_team
A Cryo team built around Avywenna’s freezing and burst damage. Perlica applies Cryo effects and acts as a secondary damage source. Arclight provides support through buffs or debuffs. Ardelia keeps everyone alive and amplifies all damage with Corrosion and Susceptibility. The team excels at controlling enemies with freeze and dealing consistent Cryo damage.
Explanation
Perlica and Arclight can trigger Cryo reactions, reducing enemy speed and enabling bonus damage.
Ardelia’s debuffs benefit Avywenna’s burst, which hits hard against vulnerable targets.
Freeze effects from Cryo skills allow the team to attack safely.
Strengths
- Strong crowd control through freeze and slow effects.
- Ardelia’s healing compensates for the lack of a dedicated healer.
- Synergizes well with Cryo-focused gear and reactions.
Weaknesses
- Damage is spread across multiple characters; may lack burst against bosses.
- Requires careful timing to maximize freeze uptime.
Rotation
- 1 Use Perlica’s skills to apply Cryo status, then Arclight’s abilities to amplify Cryo damage or debuff enemies.
- 2 Switch to Ardelia to apply Corrosion and Susceptibility with her Combo and Battle Skills.
- 3 Bring in Avywenna to unleash her Combo Skill or Ultimate while enemies are debuffed and frozen.
Apply Cryo, debuff with Ardelia, then finish with Avywenna’s burst.
elemental electric_team
An Electric team focusing on Yvonne as the main damage dealer. Alesh provides Electric damage and can trigger reactions alongside Xaihi, who offers support. Ardelia sustains the group and applies Corrosion and Susceptibility, making Yvonne’s already strong Electric hits even more devastating. The team thrives on fast skill rotations and Electric synergy.
Explanation
Alesh and Xaihi generate Electric energy, boosting Yvonne’s skill damage and reducing cooldowns.
Ardelia’s debuffs increase Yvonne’s burst potential significantly.
Xaihi can provide energy regeneration or additional buffs to keep the rotation flowing.
Strengths
- Fast-paced gameplay with frequent skill usage.
- Yvonne’s high damage output benefits from multiple debuffs.
- Good AoE damage from Electric skills.
Weaknesses
- Yvonne can be skill-point hungry; team may struggle with energy management.
- Fragile; Ardelia’s healing must be timed well.
Rotation
- 1 Start with Alesh to apply Electric effects, then use Xaihi’s skills to buff the team or restore energy.
- 2 Apply Corrosion and Susceptibility with Ardelia’s Combo and Battle Skills.
- 3 Switch to Yvonne and use her Combo Skill or Ultimate for massive Electric damage while debuffs are active.
Build Electric resonance, debuff with Ardelia, then unleash Yvonne’s burst.
Team Insights
Ardelia is a versatile sustain/support who can fit into any team composition. Her core contribution is applying Corrosion with her Combo Skill and then consuming it with her Battle Skill to apply Physical and Arts Susceptibility, increasing damage taken by enemies. She also heals the party with her Battle Skill and spawns healing sheep. Because she provides both survivability and damage amplification, she pairs well with any main DPS. Teams are built around enabling her debuff rotation while the DPS capitalizes on the vulnerability window. She is especially effective in teams that can stagger enemies to trigger her SP restoration combos.
Synergy Patterns
- Characters that apply debuffs or elemental infliction (e.g., Wulfgard, Akekuri) allow Ardelia to amplify damage further.
- DPS characters with high burst potential (Laevatain, Yvonne, Avywenna) benefit most from the susceptibility window.
- SP-restoring supports like Akekuri help maintain Ardelia’s rotation.
Tips
- Always use Ardelia’s Combo Skill before her Battle Skill to consume Corrosion and trigger double damage.
- Pair her with characters that can stagger enemies to maximize Akekuri’s SP restoration.
- Prioritize upgrading her skills that enhance Corrosion and healing output.
Availability
v1.2 Headhunt
Confidence: 90%
Featured Banners
Basic HeadhuntingNew HorizonsThunder of Renewal (Zhuang Fangyi Banner)Fest of Brilliance
Potentials
- Dolly Paradise: Susceptibility effects +8%.
- Game Rewards: Friendly Presence also heals the lowest % HP ally.
- Explosive Eruption: Ultimate duration +1s, sheep creation chance increased.
- Rock Blossom: Ultimate energy cost -15%.
- Volcanic Steam: Combo skill cooldown -2s, damage multiplier increased, Corrosion duration +4s.
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Ardelia is a geologist from Rhodes Island whose research focuses on the connection between the Aetherside and geological disasters, especially volcanic activity. She fights alongside her pink sheep Mr. Dolly, providing both offensive and defensive support. She is likely a version of Eyjafjalla from the original Arknights.