B
Estella
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Advanced Builds
B
sub_dpsdebuff_enablershatter_support
Estella is placed in B tier because her main role is enabling Solidification and applying Physical Susceptibility. However, Shatter and Solidification team archetypes are currently weaker than the dominant physical damage compositions, which limits her overall usefulness in the present meta despite her decent utility.
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This endgame build turns Estella into a sub-DPS who leverages her Distortion Combo Skill and Tremolo Ultimate for consistent physical damage. OBJ Razorhorn boosts Will and physical damage, while the Type 50 Yinglung set makes every ally Battle Skill charge up a stronger Combo Skill. The off-set Swordmancer gauntlets add useful offensive stats. The rotation is to have teammates set up Solidification, then use Distortion to apply Physical Susceptibility and follow with Ultimate to lift enemies. This maximizes her niche debuff and crowd control, though it requires a Shatter-focused team composition.
Gear
combo_skill_buff
armor
type 50 yinglung light armor
gloves
swordmancer tac gauntlets
core 1
type 50 yinglung radar
core 2
type 50 yinglung radar
Explanation
OBJ Razorhorn raises Will and physical damage, directly increasing the multipliers of Distortion and Tremolo.
Type 50 Yinglung's set effect stacks up to three times when teammates use Battle Skills, making it easy to charge up a powerful Combo Skill before Estella strikes.
Swordmancer TAC Gauntlets provide Strength, Will, and Physical DMG Bonus, making them the best off-set glove option for her damage profile.
If OBJ Razorhorn is not available, JET is a solid second choice for Attack and Will boosts, though it loses value as Razorhorn's essences are upgraded.
Valiant and Mountain Bearer are more situational; Valiant can work because Estella applies Physical Susceptibility, while Mountain Bearer is mainly a Physical DMG stat stick.
Notes
- Use OBJ Razorhorn to boost Will and physical damage, which directly amplifies her two main damage skills.
- The Type 50 Yinglung set makes her Combo Skill stronger after every ally uses a Battle Skill, rewarding a skill-heavy rotation.
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This early game loadout gives Estella a solid foundation with the Mordvolt Resistant set and OBJ Razorhorn. The set's Will bonus improves her damage, and the individual pieces provide Attack boosts. Miner Gauntlets T1 serves as a cheap off-piece for extra Attack while leveling. Since OBJ Razorhorn is a 5-star, it is easier to acquire and remains her best weapon throughout progression. This build is meant as a starter setup before moving to the Type 50 Yinglung endgame set.
Gear
will_boost
armor
mordvolt resistant vest
gloves
miner gauntlets t1
core 1
mordvolt resistant wrench
core 2
mordvolt resistant wrench
Explanation
OBJ Razorhorn is accessible as a 5-star and remains her best weapon even during early progression.
Mordvolt Resistant gear boosts Will and Attack, improving her raw damage while she is still building her kit.
Miner Gauntlets T1 is a cheap placeholder glove that adds Attack, filling the glove slot until the Swordmancer TAC Gauntlets are available.
Notes
- The Mordvolt Resistant set provides a Will bonus, and its individual pieces give Attack buffs that help with early progression.
- OBJ Razorhorn is still her best weapon and is easier to obtain as a 5-star, so it remains the recommended early pick.
Build Insights
Estella fits as a sub-DPS and debuff support in Shatter-focused teams. She needs allies who can apply Cryo reactions to set up Solidification before her Combo Skill can convert that status into Physical Susceptibility. In exchange, she boosts the overall physical damage output of the team, making her valuable in compositions centered around physical carries. Her Ultimate adds an additional layer of control by lifting debuffed enemies, giving the team more breathing room. Positioning her near allies who can easily trigger Cryo reactions is important, and her rotation should always start with Onomatopoeia to prepare enemies for Distortion. That said, these team setups currently lag behind pure physical teams, making her role more situational in the current meta.
Core Mechanics
- Her Battle Skill Onomatopoeia deals Cryo damage and applies Cryo Infliction, setting up Solidification reactions.
- Her Combo Skill Distortion triggers automatically on Solidified enemies, dealing extra damage and applying Physical Susceptibility to boost physical damage taken.
- Her Ultimate Tremolo lifts enemies that already have Physical Susceptibility, adding crowd control to her damage rotation.
Scaling
- Estella's damage scales primarily with Will and Physical DMG Boost because her Combo Skill and Ultimate carry her DPS.
- Early on, Mordvolt Resistant gear and OBJ Razorhorn make her serviceable with relatively low investment.
- In the late game, she depends heavily on teammates to maintain Solidification so she can repeatedly apply Physical Susceptibility and contribute meaningful damage.
Character Notes
Estella is a 4-star Cryo Polearm Guard who works as a sub-DPS and debuff support in Shatter teams. She applies Cryo Infliction with her Battle Skill, triggers her Combo Skill on Solidified enemies to add Physical Susceptibility, and uses her Ultimate to lift enemies. Her niche is tied to Solidification and Shatter reactions, which are currently less popular than physical teams, earning her a B tier rating. Still, when paired with the right teammates, she brings both damage and utility through her debuff and crowd control.
Playstyle
- Use Onomatopoeia to apply Cryo Infliction and set up Solidification.
- Follow up with Distortion on Solidified enemies to apply Physical Susceptibility.
- Finish with Tremolo on susceptible enemies to lift them and control the battlefield.
Strengths
- Can enable Shatter reactions by applying Cryo Infliction with her Battle Skill.
- Her Combo Skill has a high multiplier against Solidified enemies and also applies a damage-increasing debuff.
- Her Ultimate provides strong crowd control by forcing Lift on debuffed enemies.
Weaknesses
- Shatter and Solidification teams currently underperform compared to physical meta teams.
- Her kit depends on teammates to set up Solidification before her Combo Skill becomes effective.
- The talent Laziness Pays Off Now is highly situational and generally not worth leveling.
Team Guide
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Estella anchors this Shatter composition as a Cryo enabler. She applies Cryo Infliction, which Alesh converts into Solidification, and her Combo Skill then applies Physical Susceptibility to amplify the team's Crush damage. Endministrator (or Mi Fu) acts as the main DPS, while Chen Qianyu layers Vulnerable stacks for a massive burst window.
Explanation
Estella and Alesh form the core Shatter engine: Estella’s Cryo Infliction is consumed by Alesh to create Solidification, which automatically triggers Estella’s Combo Skill.
Physical Susceptibility applied by Estella’s Combo Skill directly amplifies the Crush damage of Endministrator or Mi Fu, making them the ideal finishers.
Chen Qianyu contributes multiple Vulnerable stacks, further magnifying the burst damage when the main DPS uses their Battle Skill.
Alesh’s Combo Skill regenerates SP, keeping the rotation fluid and allowing more frequent use of high-cost abilities.
Strengths
- Excellent single-target burst through stacking Physical Susceptibility and Vulnerable.
- High synergy between Cryo, Solidification, and Crush damage types.
- Flexible DPS slot: both Endministrator and Mi Fu work as the main damage dealer.
Rotation
- 1Open with Estella's Battle Skill or Alesh's Ultimate to place Cryo Infliction on enemies.
- 2Use Alesh's Battle Skill to consume Cryo Infliction stacks and force Solidification.
- 3Trigger Estella's Combo Skill to apply Physical Susceptibility and one Vulnerable stack from Lift; if her Ultimate is ready, cast it for an extra Vulnerable stack.
- 4Use Endministrator's Combo Skill to apply Originium Crystals, then his Ultimate if available to detonate them for extra burst.
- 5Activate Chen Qianyu's Combo Skill to add another Vulnerable stack on the target.
- 6Use Alesh's Combo Skill to recover SP for the team.
- 7Cast Chen Qianyu's Battle Skill to place another Vulnerable stack.
- 8Spend the accumulated SP on Endministrator's Battle Skill to consume all Vulnerable stacks with Crush and finish the burst window.
Open with Cryo Infliction, convert it to Solidification via Alesh, fire Estella's debuff, then have Endministrator consume all Vulnerability stacks with Crush.
Team Insights
Estella is a Cryo sub-DPS/enabler whose value spikes in Shatter compositions. She is not the primary damage dealer; instead she provides the Cryo status that Alesh converts into Solidification, and her Combo Skill then applies Physical Susceptibility to boost the team's Crush damage. Build the team around a strong Crush DPS (Endministrator or Mi Fu), Alesh as the Solidification trigger, and a support that can stack Vulnerable, such as Chen Qianyu. Her Ultimate adds an extra Vulnerability stack, so saving it for the burst phase is recommended.
Synergy Patterns
- Estella ↔ Alesh: Estella's Cryo Infliction is the prerequisite for Alesh's Solidification, and the resulting reaction triggers Estella's Combo Skill.
- Estella → Crush DPS: The Physical Susceptibility from Estella's Combo Skill directly raises the damage of Endministrator's or Mi Fu's Crush attacks.
- Chen Qianyu support: Her Vulnerable stacks layer onto Physical Susceptibility to create a massive burst window.
Tips
- Save Estella's Ultimate for the burst phase; it grants an extra Vulnerable stack that lines up with the main DPS's damage window.
- If Endministrator's Ultimate is charged, use it right after his Combo Skill to consume Originium Crystals and add burst damage.
- Use Alesh's Combo Skill whenever available to keep SP flowing and cycle back to the main damage combo faster.
Availability
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Potentials
- Habitual Delay: Combo skill Distortion improved: Physical Susceptibility duration +3s.
- Lowered Expectations: Ultimate Tremolo improved: Ultimate Energy cost -10%.
- Delayed Work: Battle skill Onomatopoeia improved: Freezing sound wave range +50% and DMG Dealt +40% to the first enemy hit.
- Life Over Mission: Will +10, Strength +10.
- Survival is a Win: After applying Solidification to an enemy, Estella gains 5 Ultimate Energy. Effect can only trigger once every 1s.
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Estella is an operator in Endfield Industries' Operation Team Z7, handling communications and intel gathering. Despite a weak constitution, a sharp tongue, and a tendency toward dark humor, she remains hopeful about making the world a better place. She has a fondness for heavy metal music.