Chen Qianyu
Searly game sub dps
sub_dpssupportvulnerability_applicatorphysical_dps
Chen Qianyu earns an S+ rating as a Physical team enabler. Her Battle and Combo Skills apply Lift and Vulnerability stacks repeatedly, letting teammates trigger Crush or Breach. She is a free unit with dependable utility, though her personal damage is only average and her Combo Skill cooldown limits her stacking rate.
This early-game build pairs Sundering Steel with the Roving MSGR set to get Chen Qianyu off the ground quickly. The set's flat Agility bonus and Physical DMG condition work cleanly with her Lift-based rotation, while Sundering Steel adds more Physical DMG and Agility. It is a budget-friendly path that still allows her to apply Vulnerability and deal meaningful damage before transitioning to Qingbo.
Insights
Core Mechanics
- Ascending Strike Lifts enemies and applies Vulnerability; whenever an enemy becomes Vulnerable, Soar to the Stars triggers as a follow-up dash that also Lifts, keeping the stack chain alive.
- Blade Gale is a cheap 7-slash burst that deals heavy damage, especially to Staggered foes; repeated skill hits stack the Slashing Edge ATK buff up to five times.
- Interrupting enemy charge attacks with her skills triggers Momentum Breaker, adding bonus Stagger and strengthening her Crowd-Control role.
Scaling
- Her damage scales primarily with Agility, Strength, and Physical DMG, so these stats are the first priority when choosing weapons and gear.
- Most of her burst is tied to her Ultimate, making Ultimate DMG Bonus and faster Ultimate gain valuable for more frequent casts.
- As a sub-DPS, she does not out-damage true carries; her effectiveness grows when teammates can consume the Vulnerability stacks she creates.
Team Role
Chen Qianyu slots into Physical teams as a secondary damage dealer and debuff engine. She opens with Ascending Strike to Lift a target, then follows up with Soar to the Stars whenever Vulnerability appears, feeding allies who trigger Crush or Breach. Because her Battle Skill spends shared SP and her Combo Skill has a 16s cooldown, she should not be played as the main carry. Her cheap Ultimate provides a reliable burst window, especially against Staggered enemies, and outside combat she boosts Manufacturing and Growth Chamber output when assigned as a base operator.
Weapon
Weapon Stat Priority
physical_dmg_boostagility_boostcombative
Gear
agility_and_conditional_physical_dmg
Pieces
armor
gloves
core 1
core 2
Stat Priority
1agility_boost2physical_dmg_boost
Explanation
Sundering Steel is the early-game pick because it combines Physical DMG Boost, Agility Boost, and the Combative effect, all of which Chen Qianyu can use from the moment she joins the roster.
The Roving MSGR jacket, fists, and gyro pieces are easy to acquire and give her Agility plus a Physical DMG buff when she keeps her HP high.
Once players can farm Rapid Ascent or Glorious Memory with Qingbo gear, they should swap off this starter setup for the endgame build.
Notes
- Roving MSGR provides flat Agility and a conditional Physical DMG boost while HP stays above 80%, matching Chen Qianyu's early stat needs.
- Both Roving MSGR Gyro pieces grant bonus Attack, making this set especially easy to slot in during progression.
- This build is low-investment and lets her contribute Vulnerability stacks before the Qingbo endgame pieces are farmed.