Case File #aurelia
C TierAurelia Build Guide
Mobile Main DPS that deals Psyche (mental) damage with a unique moveable attack form (Staccato). She excels in Discord teams where Nova is applied to enemies to amplify her passive Psyche damage, and can pull enemies with her Ultimate to maximize multi-hit uptime.
Strengths
- Can deal continuous damage while moving (Staccato) — very hard to punish if you keep enemies in range.
- Strong synergy with Nova/Discord compositions thanks to passive Psyche damage boosts.
- Ultimate groups enemies, improving multi-target DPS during Cadenza/Staccato windows.
Weaknesses
- Struggles vs highly mobile bosses that are hard to keep in range.
- Limited out-of-combat mobility (can glide but cannot climb).
- Damage uptime depends on correct swaps and pre-applied team buffs.
Best Arcs
Aqua Astra — +12% Psyche DMG. Grants stacking Crit DMG (2% per stack for 5s, up to 10 stacks) when dealing Psyche DMG.
Jawbreaker's Candy — +22% DMG (increases to 28% vs enemies below 50% HP).
Ora Puncher — +2% Basic Attack DMG for 10s after each Basic Attack, stacking up to 10 times (each stack independent).
Best Cartridge
Epic (2): +10% Psyche DMG. Legendary (4): +18% DMG (becomes +36% vs units with Nova or Stain).
Best Main Stat: CRIT Rate/DMG
- Prioritize CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG modules/substats to increase damage output.
Module Layout
Required Modules
Bonus: Type III (+10% ATK)
Total Bonus: +40% Attack
Substat Priority
- Use the shown layout to activate the 4-piece effect of Devil's Blood: Curse while taking advantage of the bonus module.
- Aim for modules with CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG to maximize her jellyfish and basic-attack damage.
Best Teams
Discord team that applies Nova (to trigger Aurelia's Harmonics) and Scorch/Break windows to maximize Break and post-Break Psyche damage.
Aurelia
Main DPS
Primary on-field DPS — enter Cadenza, go Staccato, move while dealing jellyfish damage.
Haniel
Support
Provides team damage buffs and additional damage; apply buffs before swapping to Aurelia.
Daffodill
Sub-DPS
Great at breaking enemies and can apply Scorch to enable Discord interactions with Aurelia.
Sakiri
Support (Incantation)
Incantation support that raises party damage and helps apply Scorch/Discord (alternate: Adler).
Alternatives
Start with a Lakshana/Chaos character with full Cycle Energy to swap and immediately trigger Nova (recommended eclipse cycle for Aurelia).
Apply all buffs and shields (Haniel, Sakiri or Fadia) before swapping to Aurelia.
Swap to Aurelia: Ultimate to group enemies → Skill to enter Cadenza → Hold Basic Attack/Dodge to enter Staccato and kite while dealing jellyfish damage.
When Cadenza ends, swap out to reapply buffs or let the sub-DPS finish the Break. Repeat when Aurelia's Skill is off cooldown.
- This composition is optimized for Discord (Nova) timing: Aurelia's passive significantly benefits from Nova's window.
- Sample rotation in this build expects Sakiri and Daffodill to have full Cycle Energy to chain Scorch and Nova for Discord trigger.
Skill Priority
Cadenza Aria (Skill)
Enters Cadenza state and deals damage. Upgrade after Basic Attack / Ultimate to extend Cadenza potency.
Dissonance (Support Skill)
Support skill that doesn't need immediate investment — raise later when resources allow.
Canon Chorus (Ultimate)
High-damage ultimate that also pulls enemies together — use to cluster targets for Staccato.
Capella (Basic Attack)
Primary source of Aurelia's damage (jellyfish attacks). Level first.
Awakening Priority
Bygone Fuge
★5 — Increases maximum Crescendo stacks to 20, letting Aurelia reach up to +20% bonus ATK while her jellyfish attacks hit.
Unique Melody
★5 — Enter Cadenza when performing a Critical Dodge or using Support Skill; also extends Cadenza duration if already active.
Futuristic Prelude
★★★★☆ — Buffs Crit Rate while in Cadenza, improving damage consistency.
Trio Rest
★★★★☆ — Increases Ultimate damage when used during Cadenza.
Simple Melody
★★★☆☆ — Raises Ultimate Crit Rate to further boost damage.
Staff Gap
★★★☆☆ — Improves Defense when casting Staccato (holding Basic Attack), helping survivability while mobile.
How to Play
Apply team buffs/shields → trigger Nova/Discord setup → swap to Aurelia, use Skill to enter Cadenza → hold Dodge to Staccato and move while her jellyfish autos damage enemies; use Ultimate to clump targets and repeat after swapping out.
Rotations
- 1 Sample Discord rotation: Haniel Skill → Haniel Ultimate → Sakiri Hold Skill → Sakiri Ultimate → Swap to Daffodill (Scorch) → Daffodill Skill → Daffodill Ultimate → Swap to Aurelia (trigger Nova/Discord) → Aurelia Ultimate → Aurelia Skill → Hold Basic Attack (Staccato) → Swap out when Cadenza ends.
- 2 General loop: Prebuffs → Aurelia Skill → enter Staccato → move and deal damage → Ultimate for clumping → swap out to reset buffs while Skill cooldown runs.
Tips
- Begin fights on a Cycle character (Lakshana/Chaos) with full Cycle Energy to swap to Aurelia and immediately apply Nova.
- Always use Aurelia's Skill first upon swapping to get Cadenza active before holding Basic Attack for Staccato.
- Keep moving in Staccato to avoid damage and keep enemies in range of jellyfish blasts.
- Time Aurelia's Ultimate to group enemies so Staccato hits multiple targets for maximum DPS.