Estella
Bendgame sub dps
sub_dpsdebuff_enablershatter_support
Estella is placed in B tier because her main role is enabling Solidification and applying Physical Susceptibility. However, Shatter and Solidification team archetypes are currently weaker than the dominant physical damage compositions, which limits her overall usefulness in the present meta despite her decent utility.
This endgame build turns Estella into a sub-DPS who leverages her Distortion Combo Skill and Tremolo Ultimate for consistent physical damage. OBJ Razorhorn boosts Will and physical damage, while the Type 50 Yinglung set makes every ally Battle Skill charge up a stronger Combo Skill. The off-set Swordmancer gauntlets add useful offensive stats. The rotation is to have teammates set up Solidification, then use Distortion to apply Physical Susceptibility and follow with Ultimate to lift enemies. This maximizes her niche debuff and crowd control, though it requires a Shatter-focused team composition.
Insights
Core Mechanics
- Her Battle Skill Onomatopoeia deals Cryo damage and applies Cryo Infliction, setting up Solidification reactions.
- Her Combo Skill Distortion triggers automatically on Solidified enemies, dealing extra damage and applying Physical Susceptibility to boost physical damage taken.
- Her Ultimate Tremolo lifts enemies that already have Physical Susceptibility, adding crowd control to her damage rotation.
Scaling
- Estella's damage scales primarily with Will and Physical DMG Boost because her Combo Skill and Ultimate carry her DPS.
- Early on, Mordvolt Resistant gear and OBJ Razorhorn make her serviceable with relatively low investment.
- In the late game, she depends heavily on teammates to maintain Solidification so she can repeatedly apply Physical Susceptibility and contribute meaningful damage.
Team Role
Estella fits as a sub-DPS and debuff support in Shatter-focused teams. She needs allies who can apply Cryo reactions to set up Solidification before her Combo Skill can convert that status into Physical Susceptibility. In exchange, she boosts the overall physical damage output of the team, making her valuable in compositions centered around physical carries. Her Ultimate adds an additional layer of control by lifting debuffed enemies, giving the team more breathing room. Positioning her near allies who can easily trigger Cryo reactions is important, and her rotation should always start with Onomatopoeia to prepare enemies for Distortion. That said, these team setups currently lag behind pure physical teams, making her role more situational in the current meta.
Weapon
Weapon Stat Priority
will_boostphysical_dmg_boostinfliction
Gear
combo_skill_buff
Pieces
armor
gloves
core 1
core 2
Explanation
OBJ Razorhorn raises Will and physical damage, directly increasing the multipliers of Distortion and Tremolo.
Type 50 Yinglung's set effect stacks up to three times when teammates use Battle Skills, making it easy to charge up a powerful Combo Skill before Estella strikes.
Swordmancer TAC Gauntlets provide Strength, Will, and Physical DMG Bonus, making them the best off-set glove option for her damage profile.
If OBJ Razorhorn is not available, JET is a solid second choice for Attack and Will boosts, though it loses value as Razorhorn's essences are upgraded.
Valiant and Mountain Bearer are more situational; Valiant can work because Estella applies Physical Susceptibility, while Mountain Bearer is mainly a Physical DMG stat stick.
Notes
- Use OBJ Razorhorn to boost Will and physical damage, which directly amplifies her two main damage skills.
- The Type 50 Yinglung set makes her Combo Skill stronger after every ally uses a Battle Skill, rewarding a skill-heavy rotation.