Laevatain
SSearly game dps
dpshypercarryaoe_damageheat
Laevatain earns an SS rating because she brings enormous area damage and can wipe groups across most content. Her reliance on Heat Infliction is offset by easy-to-obtain teammates, so she reaches full potential quickly after release.
This early game build gives Laevatain a reliable foundation with the free-to-play Fortmaker weapon and the Mordvolt Insulation gear set. It focuses on Intellect and Arts damage bonus to boost her skill and Ultimate damage, while Fortmaker's Ultimate Gain helps her reach her powerful Ultimate form more often. The set's HP condition is easy to maintain in early content, making it a smooth transition into her endgame build.
Insights
Core Mechanics
- Laevatain gains Melting Flame stacks by absorbing Heat Infliction when landing Final Strikes or Finishers. At 4 stacks her Battle Skill is enhanced, adding a powerful extra hit and 100 Ultimate Gain.
- Her Ultimate transforms her into the controlled operator, massively boosting basic attack damage and range. The third hit of her enhanced basic attack applies Heat Infliction, and the next Final Strike consumes it to generate another Melting Flame stack.
- Her Combo Skill triggers on enemies under Combustion or Corrosion, granting Melting Flame stacks and extra Ultimate Energy per enemy hit, which fuels her Ultimate loop.
Scaling
- Laevatain scales primarily with Intellect, Attack, and damage bonus stats, with Ultimate Gain improving her rotation. Her damage values are very high at endgame, especially during Ultimate.
- She depends heavily on Ultimate uptime and on allies applying Heat Infliction before her own Ultimate comes online. Free team options like Wulfgard make her scaling consistent even in early progression.
Team Role
Laevatain is a hypercarry Striker who wants teammates that can spread Heat Infliction while she charges her Ultimate. Once she has her Ultimate, she becomes the controlled operator and weaves enhanced basic attacks, Finishers, and enhanced Battle Skills for massive sustained damage. Her best team setups revolve around Heat supports such as Wulfgard, enabling her Melting Flame loop and Hot Work gear synergy.
Weapon
Weapon Stat Priority
inspiringintellect_boostultimate_gain_boost
Gear
arts_damage_buff_above_80%_hp
Pieces
armor
gloves
core 1
core 2
Stat Priority
1intellect_boost2arts_damage_bonus3attack_boost4ultimate_gain
Explanation
During the early game, the Fortmaker weapon is the most accessible option that still supports Laevatain's need for Ultimate uptime and Intellect scaling.
Mordvolt Insulation provides a straightforward mix of Intellect and Arts damage bonus, with a set effect that works as long as Laevatain keeps her HP high.
Wave Tide is a backup if players prefer a more aggressive stat line, but Fortmaker's Ultimate Gain makes it the better early-game choice for consistent damage.
Notes
- Fortmaker is an excellent F2P pick because it boosts Ultimate Gain and raises Intellect, which directly increases Laevatain's damage and rotation speed.
- Mordvolt Insulation is easy to assemble early and gives flat Intellect plus a conditional Arts damage bonus while Laevatain stays above 80% HP.