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Wulfgard
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Wulfgard

Heat Caster Handcannon

A Heat-infliction DPS who applies Combustion or Electrification to enhance his Battle Skill. Excels as a single-target DPS or Infliction support.

DPS Support

Build Guide

Stat Priority

Heat DMG
Strength
Arts DMG Received

Skill Leveling Priority

Battle Skill > Ultimate > Basic Attack > Combo Skill

Skills

Basic Attack - Rapid Fire Akimbo

Basic Attack - Rapid Fire Akimbo

Basic

A multi-hit attack dealing Heat DMG. Finisher and Dive Attacks have increased damage/stagger rates.

Stagger: +18 (Basic/Finnisher), +5 (Dive)
Heat
Battle Skill - Thermite Tracers

Battle Skill - Thermite Tracers

Combo

Fires shots applying Heat Infliction if no Combustion/Electrification is present. Consumes Combustion/Electrification to unleash massive Heat DMG.

Applies Heat Infliction (2 stacks)Deals massive Heat DMG when Consuming Combustion/Electrification
Heat
Combo Skill - Frag Grenade·β

Combo Skill - Frag Grenade·β

Combo

Throws a grenade that explodes dealing Heat DMG and Heat Infliction. Triggered by Arts Infliction.

Applies Heat Infliction
Heat
Ultimate - Wolven Fury

Ultimate - Wolven Fury

Ultimate

Fires a barrage dealing 5 Heat DMG hits and forcibly applies Combustion.

Forces Combustion on enemies
Heat

Kit Analysis

Strengths

  • + High DPS potential with Heat Combustion synergy
  • + Excellent Infliction support
  • + Ultimate provides Combustion for follow-up damage

Weaknesses

  • Limited to single-target damage
  • Combo Skill has high cooldown

Team Compositions

Laevatain Pair

Uses Heat Infliction stacks for Laevatain's Combustion/Altars.

Perlica Support

Perlica triggers Combustion via Combat Skill for damage

Insights

Summary

A Heat-focused DPS and Infliction support who applies Combustion/Electrification to enhance his Battle Skill damage, excelling in single-target scenarios.

Playstyle

Wulfgard alternates between applying Heat Infliction and consuming it for burst damage, requiring careful timing to maximize his Battle Skill's potential while managing his limited AoE options.

Difficulty

Medium

Pros

  • +High single-target DPS when Combustion is available
  • +Provides Combustion to allies for additional synergy
  • +Ultimate guarantees Combustion application for burst windows
  • +Strong Infliction support capabilities
  • +Flexible between DPS and support roles

Cons

  • Limited AoE damage output
  • Combo Skill has high cooldown limiting Infliction uptime
  • Requires specific team composition for optimal performance
  • Damage heavily reliant on Combustion/Electrification availability
  • Single-target focused limits versatility in mob scenarios

Tips

  • Use Basic Attack to apply Heat Infliction when Combustion isn't available
  • Time Ultimate to guarantee Combustion before Battle Skill for maximum burst
  • Pair with Laevatain to utilize Heat stacks for additional Combustion damage
  • Perlica can trigger Combustion via Combat Skill for follow-up damage
  • Prioritize Heat DMG and Strength stats for optimal damage output

Common Mistakes

  • !Wasting Battle Skill without Combustion/Electrification available
  • !Ignoring Heat Infliction application when Combustion is on cooldown
  • !Using Ultimate without follow-up damage planned
  • !Neglecting to coordinate with teammates who benefit from Combustion
  • !Over-relying on Combo Skill despite its high cooldown

Synergy Notes

  • Laevatain pairs excellently to consume Heat stacks for additional Combustion damage
  • Perlica triggers Combustion via Combat Skill for Wulfgard's follow-up damage
  • Akekuri provides additional Heat synergy in Laevatain pairs
  • Antal offers optional support in Perlica compositions
  • Heat-focused teams benefit from Wulfgard's consistent Infliction application