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Chen Qianyu
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Advanced Builds
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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.
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This endgame sub-DPS build turns Chen Qianyu into a reliable Vulnerability engine without sacrificing her burst potential. Rapid Ascent magnifies her Ultimate damage, while the Qingbo gear pieces (Armor, Gloves, and two Positioning Kits) shorten her Combo Skill cooldown and increase Skill DMG after each Combo. Stat priority on Agility and Strength directly translates to stronger Physical damage, ensuring she can support Crush/Breach allies while still contributing meaningful personal output.
Weapon
Gear
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armor
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Explanation
Rapid Ascent is preferred because most of Chen Qianyu's damage is concentrated in Blade Gale; the weapon's Twilight boon amplifies her burst window while Critical Rate boosts consistency.
The Qingbo set synergizes with her kit by reducing Soar to the Stars cooldown, allowing more frequent Vulnerability refreshes for the team.
Glorious Memory is a strong Protocol Pass alternative, while Sundering Steel and Aspirant are budget picks that still provide Agility and Physical DMG bonuses when the top weapons are unavailable.
Notes
- Rapid Ascent's Twilight essence pairs with Chen Qianyu's Ultimate-heavy rotation, making it her strongest sword for endgame content.
- The Qingbo set cuts Combo Skill cooldown and grants stacking Skill DMG after each Combo cast, improving both Vulnerability uptime and burst damage.
- Prioritize Agility and Strength because they feed her main and secondary attributes and raise her Physical damage output.
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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.
Gear
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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.
Build Insights
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.
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.
Character Notes
Chen Qianyu is a free 5-star Physical Guard designed as a sub-DPS and Vulnerability enabler. Her main job is to Lift enemies with her Battle and Combo Skills, applying Vulnerability stacks that teammates can consume for Crush or Breach. She also has a low-cost Ultimate that delivers a strong AoE burst, and her base skills boost weapon EXP material production and rare mineral growth, making her useful both on the field and as a base operator.
Playstyle
- Open fights with Ascending Strike to Lift a target and apply Vulnerability.
- Whenever an enemy becomes Vulnerable, use Soar to the Stars to follow up and keep the stack going.
- Reserve Blade Gale for Staggered enemies to maximize its seven-slash burst damage.
- Interrupt red-ring enemy charge attacks with any of her skills to gain extra Stagger from Momentum Breaker.
Strengths
- Reliable Vulnerability application through Lift on both Battle and Combo Skills.
- Cheap Ultimate that hits hard, especially when enemies are Staggered.
- Free acquisition with strong base facility bonuses for weapon EXP and rare minerals.
Weaknesses
- Her own damage is only average, so she depends on teammates to exploit her Vulnerability stacks.
- Combo Skill has a 16-second cooldown, limiting how often she can reapply stacks.
- Battle Skill shares SP with the team, so it cannot be spammed freely.
Team Guide
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Chen Qianyu is at her best in a mono Physical team, stacking Vulnerability with her Combo and Battle Skills so Crush and Breach can trigger consistently. Lifeng adds more Vulnerable stacks and Physical Susceptibility, while Pogranichnik regenerates SP and applies Breach. The main DPS slot is flexible; Mi Fu is shown in the rotation because her enhanced Battle Skills consume Vulnerability for huge Crush damage, but Endministrator and Da Pan also work well.
Explanation
Chen Qianyu can stack Vulnerable very quickly with her Combo and Battle Skills, making her a strong enabler for mono Physical teams.
Lifeng reinforces the debuff side with extra Vulnerable stacks and Physical Susceptibility, while Pogranichnik handles SP and Breach setup.
The main DPS slot is flexible; Mi Fu, Endministrator, and Da Pan all work. Mi Fu is used in the rotation because her enhanced Battle Skills turn Vulnerability stacks into Crush damage.
Strengths
- Frequent Vulnerable application makes Breach and Crush very consistent.
- Pogranichnik's SP generation keeps the team's skill rotations fast and smooth.
- Multiple main DPS options — Mi Fu, Endministrator, or Da Pan — are all viable.
Weaknesses
- Requires precise SP management and good timing to maximize Vulnerable stacks.
- Struggles against enemies with high Physical resistance.
- Chen herself contributes little personal damage, so the whole team relies on the main DPS.
Rotation
- 1Pop Pogranichnik's Ultimate right away to activate Fervent Morale and start restoring SP for the team.
- 2Use Lifeng's Ultimate to put one Vulnerable stack on enemies, then trigger Chen's Combo Skill; hold Mi Fu's Combo Skill until Lifeng's second Knock Down lands.
- 3Cast Chen's Battle Skill to bring Vulnerable stacks up to four, then use Pogranichnik's Battle Skill to apply Breach.
- 4Cast Lifeng's Battle Skill to add another Vulnerable stack and apply Physical Susceptibility to the target.
- 5Follow up with Mi Fu's Combo Skill for another Physical Susceptibility, then use Pogranichnik's Combo Skill to recover SP.
- 6Use Mi Fu's Final Strike, then Lifeng's Combo Skill to gain Link.
- 7With Link active, use Mi Fu's Ultimate to consume it, upgrade her Battle Skill to Move 2, and add a Vulnerable stack.
- 8Trigger Chen's Combo Skill, then her Battle Skill, to push Vulnerable stacks back up to four.
- 9Cast Mi Fu's Battle Skill to trigger Crush and upgrade her next Battle Skill into Move 3.
- 10Cast Mi Fu's Battle Skill once more to execute Move 3 and finish the burst window.
A rotation built around Lifeng's debuffs, Chen's stack building, Pogranichnik's SP support, and Mi Fu's Crush-consuming enhanced Battle Skills.
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A budget-friendly early game lineup pairs Chen Qianyu with Endministrator for easy Vulnerability consumption. Estella applies Cryo status and Physical damage buffs, while Alesh converts Cryo stacks into extra SP and Solidification, allowing Chen and Endministrator to chain their combo skills and keep Crush damage rolling.
Explanation
Endministrator serves as an accessible main DPS who can consume Chen's Vulnerable stacks with Crush for big hits.
Estella applies Cryo Infliction and buffs Physical damage, setting up the chain for the rest of the team.
Alesh converts Cryo stacks into extra SP and forces Solidification, which keeps the combo rotation flowing smoothly.
Strengths
- No 6-star supports are required, making it a good early game or low-investment option.
- The combo chain is simple and focuses on maximizing Vulnerable stacks.
- Works well for early story, side content, and daily content.
Weaknesses
- Damage ceiling is lower than the premium mono Physical team.
- The rotation depends on Cryo status application, which can be interrupted or resisted.
- Requires Alesh and Estella; if you lack them, you'll need other SP generators.
Rotation
- 1Open with Estella's Battle Skill or Alesh's Ultimate to apply Cryo, then use Alesh's Battle Skill to convert those stacks into Solidification.
- 2With Solidification up, use Estella's Combo Skill to gain a Vulnerable stack from Lift and apply Physical Susceptibility; cast Estella's Ultimate if ready for an extra stack.
- 3Follow with Endministrator's Combo Skill to apply Originium Crystals, and use his Ultimate if available to detonate them for burst damage.
- 4Trigger Chen's Combo Skill for another Vulnerable stack, then Alesh's Combo Skill to restore SP.
- 5Cast Chen's Battle Skill to add one more Vulnerable stack, then use Endministrator's Battle Skill to consume the stacks with Crush.
- 6Wait for SP to recover, then cast Endministrator's Battle Skill again to trigger another Crush on the Vulnerable target.
Estella opens with Cryo, Alesh converts it to Solidification and SP, then Chen builds Vulnerable stacks for Endministrator to crush.
Team Insights
Chen Qianyu is a support character built around debuffing enemies with Vulnerability and Lift. She works best in physical-focused teams where Breach and Crush can take advantage of those stacks. Her ideal partners are characters who either add more Vulnerable stacks, such as Lifeng, or provide SP to keep rotations flowing, like Pogranichnik. The main DPS should be someone who can consume Vulnerable with Crush, such as Endministrator, Da Pan, or Mi Fu. In the early game, Chen can pair with Estella and Alesh to create a simpler Cryo-combo chain.
Synergy Patterns
- Lift and Knock Down effects from Chen's skills give instant Vulnerable stacks, so teammates with follow-up attacks can capitalize right away.
- Lifeng's Battle Skill and Ultimate add Vulnerable and Physical Susceptibility, doubling down on Chen's debuffs.
- Pogranichnik's SP regen and Breach application are the engine that lets Chen cycle her skills multiple times per rotation.
- Estella's Cryo status sets up Alesh to generate SP and apply Solidification, giving Chen more chances to stack before Endministrator's Crush.
Tips
- Open with skills that apply status effects before Chen's Combo Skill so the Vulnerable stack count climbs higher.
- Try to hit four Vulnerable stacks before the Crush window; Chen's Battle Skill is the easiest way to cap them.
- In early game, keep the rotation order memorized: Cryo, Solidification, Chen stacks, then Endministrator Crush.
- If you don't have Lifeng, use a sub-DPS or another debuffer who can apply Physical Susceptibility.
Availability
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Potentials
- Shadowless: DMG Dealt +20% to enemies below 50% HP.
- Heirloom Martial Arts: Agility +15, Physical DMG Dealt +8%.
- Dual-Wielding Swordmancer: Skill DMG multipliers increased to 1.1x.
- Improvised Chi Xiao: Ultimate Energy cost -15%.
- Bonded with the World: Combo skill cooldown -3s.
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Chen Qianyu is a specialist operator in Endfield Industries known for her combat skill and resilient personality. She is likely related to Chen Hui-chieh from the original Arknights, though the connection is not yet confirmed.