Chen Qianyu
Sendgame sub dps
sub_dps vulnerability_applicator
Chen Qianyu earns an S-Tier rating as a reliable Vulnerability applicator for Physical teams. She can repeatedly trigger Lift with her Battle and Combo skills, enabling other operators to consume those stacks for amplified Vulnerability damage. Although her personal damage is average, she provides excellent utility and is available for free, making her a strong sub-DPS choice.
This endgame build maximizes Chen Qianyu’s role as a Vulnerability sub‑DPS by concentrating on Ultimate and Combo Skill damage. Rapid Ascent, supported by the Swordmancer set, ensures frequent, hard‑hitting bursts while also boosting Stagger application. Agility and Strength are the primary stats to enhance Physical damage and skill scaling. Alternatives like Sundering Steel or Aspirant provide similar benefits for players who lack the best‑in‑slot weapon.
Insights
Core Mechanics
- Her Battle Skill Ascending Strike applies Lift and sets up Vulnerability stacks.
- The Combo Skill Soar to the Stars triggers automatically when an enemy becomes Vulnerable, dealing Physical damage and applying Lift again.
- Ultimate Blade Gale is a multi‑hit burst that benefits heavily from Stagger and Ult DMG bonuses.
- Interrupting enemy charge attacks with her skills deals extra Stagger, accelerating the Stagger bar.
Scaling
- Scales well with Agility and Strength, both of which boost her Physical damage and skill multipliers.
- As a free unit, she is easy to obtain and can perform well even at low investment.
- Her damage contribution increases significantly in late‑game builds that focus on Ultimate DMG and Stagger synergy.
Team Role
Chen Qianyu functions as a sub‑DPS that enables Physical teams by applying Vulnerability stacks via Lift. She should be paired with operators who can consume those stacks for massive burst damage. Her rotation starts with Battle Skill to Lift enemies, followed by Combo Skill when Vulnerability triggers, then Ultimate to capitalize on Staggered foes. She shines in teams that can maintain consistent Stagger and Physical damage output.
Weapon
Weapon Stat Priority
physical_damage_dealt critical_rate main_attribute
Gear
stagger_efficiency_and_physical_damage
Pieces
armor
gloves
core 1
core 2
Stat Priority
1 agility 2 strength 3 physical_damage_bonus 4 combo_skill_damage_bonus 5 ultimate_damage_bonus
Explanation
Rapid Ascent’s Twilight essence grants huge Physical DMG to battle skills and ultimates, especially against Staggered enemies, and its Critical Rate boost increases her damage consistency.
Swordmancer’s set effect triggers a 250% ATK Physical hit after applying a Physical status, which counts as Stagger application and amplifies her follow‑up damage.
Sundering Steel and Aspirant are excellent budget picks: Sundering Steel ramps ATK on Physical status, while Aspirant boosts Ultimate after applying Lift.
The mixed gear still activates Swordmancer’s 2‑piece bonus (Stagger Efficiency) and uses high‑stat pieces from Bonekrusha for extra Combo Skill damage.
Notes
- Rapid Ascent is the best weapon because it boosts Ultimate damage and Critical Rate, synergizing with her burst‑focused playstyle.
- The Swordmancer set provides Stagger Efficiency and an extra Physical hit after applying a status, which aligns perfectly with her kit.
- Bonekrusha armor piece adds Combo Skill DMG and valuable stats, but the 4‑piece Swordmancer bonus isn’t required; mixing is fine.