Chen Qianyu

early game sub dps

sub_dps support physical vulnerability

Chen Qianyu excels as a free Vulnerability applicator for Physical teams, repeatedly triggering Lift via her Battle and Combo skills to enable allies to consume Vulnerability stacks. Her low-cost Ultimate provides solid burst, and she offers base utility for manufacturing and growth chambers. While her personal damage is average, she is a top-tier enabler for Physical DPS.

A reliable early‑game build that leverages Roving MSGR’s agility-centric bonuses and Sundering Steel’s synergy with Physical damage. It ensures Chen Qianyu remains effective as a sub‑DPS/Vulnerability applier until you can transition to the more specialized Swordmancer/Bonekrusha endgame configuration.

Insights

Core Mechanics

Ascending Strike applies Lift, inflicting Vulnerability when consumed; Soar to the Stars triggers on Vulnerable enemies for additional Lift and Physical DMG.
Her Ultimate (Blade Gale) is a 7-hit AoE burst with low cost, ideal for exploiting Stagger states.
Interrupting enemy charge attacks with any skill applies extra Stagger via her Momentum Breaker talent, accelerating Break.

Scaling

Priority stats: Agility and Physical DMG Bonus; Strength contributes minor damage.
Early game benefits from Roving MSGR set for raw Agility; endgame shifts to Swordmancer + Bonekrusha pieces for optimized stats and Stagger synergy.
Weapon choice heavily boosts Ultimate DMG (Rapid Ascent) or provides flexible Agility/Physical buffs (Sundering Steel, Aspirant).

Team Role

Chen Qianyu operates as a sub-DPS and Vulnerability support, ideally paired with Physical main DPS Operators who can capitalize on her frequent Lift/Vulnerable applications. Her Battle Skill and Combo Skill together can maximize Vulnerability stacks, allowing the main DPS to unleash amplified damage. She isn’t designed to be the primary damage dealer; instead, she enables others while contributing respectable burst via her Ultimate. Her base skills further add value by increasing weapon EXP material production and rare mineral growth when assigned to Manufacturing Cabin or Growth Chamber.

Weapon

sundering_steel Best

5★ Sword

Weapon Stat Priority

combative physical_dmg_boost agility_boost

Gear

agility_and_physical_dmg

Pieces

armor

gloves

core 1

core 2

Explanation

Sundering Steel is the go‑to early weapon because it directly raises Agility and gives a Physical DMG multiplier, both essential for Chen Qianyu’s damage output.

The Roving MSGR set is easily obtainable and focuses on raw Agility, plus a conditional Physical DMG buff that is straightforward to maintain during early‑game content.

This combination gives a balanced mix of base stats and damage bonuses while you work toward the endgame Swordmancer setup.

Notes

Sundering Steel offers an easy-to-activate Agility and Physical DMG boost that works well with Chen Qianyu’s kit.
Roving MSGR set provides a large flat Agility bonus and extra Physical DMG when HP is high, perfect for early progression.