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Laevatain
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Advanced Builds
SS
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Laevatain earns an SS rating because she brings enormous area damage and can wipe groups across most content. Her reliance on Heat Infliction is offset by easy-to-obtain teammates, so she reaches full potential quickly after release.
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This endgame build maxes Laevatain's hypercarry potential by pairing Forgeborn Scathe with the Hot Work gear set. Forgeborn Scathe strengthens her Ultimate basic attacks while Hot Work's Combustion-triggered Heat damage buff covers her entire kit. Redeemer Armor is used as an off-piece to get more Ultimate Gain, letting her spend more time in her empowered state where she deals the bulk of her damage.
Gear
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armor
redeemer armor
gloves
hot work gauntlets
core 1
hot work pyrometer
core 2
hot work pyrometer
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Explanation
Forgeborn Scathe is chosen because its Twilight essence greatly enhances basic attacks during Ultimate, which is Laevatain's main damage window.
Hot Work gear works because Laevatain applies Combustion through her enhanced Battle Skill, satisfying the 4-piece set condition and amplifying her Heat damage across her whole kit.
Umbral Torch is the fallback if Forgeborn Scathe is unavailable, though its Heat damage bonus can hit diminishing returns. Fortmaker and Wave Tide are serviceable substitutes when Ultimate uptime is more important.
Notes
- Use Redeemer Armor as the off-piece because it boosts Ultimate Gain and raises Intellect and Strength, helping Laevatain activate her Ultimate more often.
- The Hot Work set triggers after Laevatain applies Combustion, which her enhanced Battle Skill does reliably, giving her a 50% Heat damage bonus for 10 seconds.
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This early game build gives Laevatain a reliable foundation with the free-to-play Fortmaker weapon and the Mordvolt Insulation gear set. It focuses on Intellect and Arts damage bonus to boost her skill and Ultimate damage, while Fortmaker's Ultimate Gain helps her reach her powerful Ultimate form more often. The set's HP condition is easy to maintain in early content, making it a smooth transition into her endgame build.
Gear
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armor
mordvolt insulation vest
gloves
mordvolt insulation gloves
core 1
mordvolt insulation wrench
core 2
mordvolt insulation wrench
1intellect_boost2arts_damage_bonus3attack_boost4ultimate_gain
Explanation
During the early game, the Fortmaker weapon is the most accessible option that still supports Laevatain's need for Ultimate uptime and Intellect scaling.
Mordvolt Insulation provides a straightforward mix of Intellect and Arts damage bonus, with a set effect that works as long as Laevatain keeps her HP high.
Wave Tide is a backup if players prefer a more aggressive stat line, but Fortmaker's Ultimate Gain makes it the better early-game choice for consistent damage.
Notes
- Fortmaker is an excellent F2P pick because it boosts Ultimate Gain and raises Intellect, which directly increases Laevatain's damage and rotation speed.
- Mordvolt Insulation is easy to assemble early and gives flat Intellect plus a conditional Arts damage bonus while Laevatain stays above 80% HP.
Build Insights
Laevatain is a hypercarry Striker who wants teammates that can spread Heat Infliction while she charges her Ultimate. Once she has her Ultimate, she becomes the controlled operator and weaves enhanced basic attacks, Finishers, and enhanced Battle Skills for massive sustained damage. Her best team setups revolve around Heat supports such as Wulfgard, enabling her Melting Flame loop and Hot Work gear synergy.
Core Mechanics
- Laevatain gains Melting Flame stacks by absorbing Heat Infliction when landing Final Strikes or Finishers. At 4 stacks her Battle Skill is enhanced, adding a powerful extra hit and 100 Ultimate Gain.
- Her Ultimate transforms her into the controlled operator, massively boosting basic attack damage and range. The third hit of her enhanced basic attack applies Heat Infliction, and the next Final Strike consumes it to generate another Melting Flame stack.
- Her Combo Skill triggers on enemies under Combustion or Corrosion, granting Melting Flame stacks and extra Ultimate Energy per enemy hit, which fuels her Ultimate loop.
Scaling
- Laevatain scales primarily with Intellect, Attack, and damage bonus stats, with Ultimate Gain improving her rotation. Her damage values are very high at endgame, especially during Ultimate.
- She depends heavily on Ultimate uptime and on allies applying Heat Infliction before her own Ultimate comes online. Free team options like Wulfgard make her scaling consistent even in early progression.
Character Notes
Laevatain is a 6-star Heat Striker designed as a hypercarry with exceptional wide-area damage. She wields a sword and relies on Ultimate transformations to dominate the battlefield. While she needs Heat Infliction setup from teammates, her best comps are largely free and accessible, making her a dependable main damage dealer for almost all game modes.
Playstyle
- Build 4 Melting Flame stacks by absorbing Heat Infliction through Final Strikes or Finishers before using Battle Skill.
- Use enhanced Battle Skill after reaching 4 stacks to land the strongest single hit in her kit and gain large Ultimate Energy.
- During Ultimate, stay as the controlled operator and keep alternating empowered basic attacks with Final Strikes to refresh Melting Flame stacks and extend the damage window.
Strengths
- Extremely high damage output with wide AoE coverage, strong in all content.
- Her Ultimate massively enhances basic attacks and lets her self-sustain Heat Infliction.
- Accessible free team options allow her to reach her full potential early.
Weaknesses
- Needs Heat Infliction from allies or her Ultimate to generate Melting Flame stacks.
- Heavy reliance on Ultimate uptime; without good Ultimate Gain her damage drops noticeably.
- Umbral Torch's Heat damage bonus can quickly hit diminishing returns, making her second-best weapon significantly weaker than the top pick.
Team Guide
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Laevatain anchors this hypercarry squad by stacking Melting Flame from Heat Infliction effects. Camille generates SP and spreads Fire debuffs, Wulfgard adds Heat Infliction stacks through his Battle and Combo Skills, and Ardelia provides sustain while her Corrosion triggers Laevatain's Combo Skill. The rotation culminates in an Enhanced Battle Skill boosted by a Link buff.
Explanation
Camille's Battle Skill applies Heat Susceptibility/Weaken plus an initial Heat Infliction stack, setting up Laevatain's Final Strike.
Wulfgard's Battle and Combo Skills push Heat Infliction to three stacks, letting Final Strike grant three Melting Flame stacks.
Ardelia's forced Corrosion application triggers Laevatain's Combo Skill, granting the final Melting Flame stack.
Camille's Combo Skill restores SP and can grant a Link buff when it hits enemies under Firefang Vesperwings.
Strengths
- Builds up to four Melting Flame stacks quickly for a powerful Enhanced Battle Skill.
- Camille provides both SP recovery and a damage-boosting Link buff.
- Ardelia combines healing with combo-triggering Corrosion, covering sustain and synergy.
Weaknesses
- The detailed rotation assumes a single enemy; multi-target fights can change how Heat Infliction stacks behave.
- Requires precise skill order and positioning to consistently reach four Melting Flame stacks.
- If the enemy lacks Firefang Vesperwings when Camille's Combo Skill lands, the Link buff is missed.
Rotation
- 1Cast Camille's Battle Skill first to apply Heat Susceptibility/Weaken and one stack of Heat Infliction.
- 2Cast Wulfgard's Battle Skill, then trigger his Combo Skill to bring Heat Infliction to three stacks.
- 3Use Laevatain's Final Strike to absorb the Heat Inflictions and gain three Melting Flame stacks.
- 4Trigger Ardelia's Combo Skill, followed by Camille's Combo Skill to restore SP and possibly gain a Link buff.
- 5After Ardelia's Corrosion applies, trigger Laevatain's Combo Skill for the final Melting Flame stack.
- 6Cast Laevatain's Enhanced Battle Skill, consuming the Link buff if available for increased damage.
Camille Battle Skill -> Wulfgard Battle Skill -> Wulfgard Combo Skill -> Laevatain Final Strike -> Ardelia Combo Skill -> Camille Combo Skill -> Laevatain Combo Skill -> Laevatain Enhanced Battle Skill.
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This variant swaps Camille for Akekuri as the SP generator while keeping the same hypercarry core. Wulfgard still supplies Heat Infliction stacks, Ardelia sustains and triggers Combo Skills through Corrosion, and Akekuri adds another Heat Infliction source plus an Ultimate that grants a Link buff. Laevatain collects Melting Flame stacks from Final Strike and her Combo Skill before unleashing an Enhanced Battle Skill.
Explanation
Akekuri's Battle Skill applies the third Heat Infliction stack alongside Wulfgard, enabling a three-stack Final Strike.
Ardelia's Corrosion triggers Laevatain's Combo Skill to reach the fourth Melting Flame stack.
Akekuri's Ultimate provides a Link buff that increases the damage of Laevatain's Enhanced Battle Skill.
Strengths
- Same four-stack Melting Flame setup without requiring Camille's debuffs.
- Akekuri contributes SP generation and a powerful Ultimate Link buff.
- Ardelia keeps the team healthy while enabling combo chaining.
Weaknesses
- Rotation assumes one target and relies on Akekuri's Ultimate being available for the Link buff.
- When Akekuri's Ultimate is not ready, the rotation loses its Link buff window, reducing burst damage.
Rotation
- 1Cast Wulfgard's Battle Skill to apply Heat Infliction, then trigger his Combo Skill for a second stack.
- 2Cast Akekuri's Battle Skill to add the third Heat Infliction stack.
- 3Use Laevatain's Final Strike to gain three Melting Flame stacks, then trigger Ardelia's Combo Skill.
- 4After Ardelia's Corrosion applies, trigger Laevatain's Combo Skill for the fourth Melting Flame stack.
- 5Cast Akekuri's Ultimate when available for the Link buff, then use Laevatain's Enhanced Battle Skill.
Wulfgard Battle Skill -> Wulfgard Combo Skill -> Akekuri Battle Skill -> Laevatain Final Strike -> Ardelia Combo Skill -> Laevatain Combo Skill -> Akekuri Ultimate -> Laevatain Enhanced Battle Skill.
Team Insights
Laevatain should be built as the main damage dealer, demanding teammates who can stack Heat Infliction and trigger her Combo Skill. Wulfgard is the preferred partner for stacking Heat Infliction with his Battle and Combo Skills. Camille and Akekuri are interchangeable SP generators, with Camille offering debuffs and Link via Combo Skill, while Akekuri offers a third Heat Infliction and an Ultimate Link buff. Ardelia provides sustain and Corrosion application, making her a natural fourth slot to activate Laevatain's Combo Skill without extra SP.
Synergy Patterns
- Wulfgard's Battle and Combo Skills rapidly stack Heat Infliction for Laevatain's Final Strike to absorb.
- Ardelia's forced Corrosion helps Laevatain's Combo Skill activate, granting a Melting Flame stack with no SP cost.
- Camille's Firefang Vesperwings debuff and Combo Skill create SP recovery and a Link buff when conditions align.
- Akekuri's Battle Skill and Ultimate offer a second route to Heat Infliction stacking and a Link buff.
- Laevatain's Final Strike can consume multiple Heat Inflictions at once, rewarding AoE Heat setup.
Tips
- Place Ardelia before Camille in the team order so her Combo Skill resolves first and Corrosion applies earlier.
- In multi-enemy fights, hitting several Heat-Inflicted targets with Final Strike can grant extra Melting Flame stacks and save SP by skipping Wulfgard's Battle Skill.
- Track Heat Infliction stacks carefully; aiming for three before Final Strike maximizes the Melting Flame count.
Availability
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Potentials
- Heart of Melting Flame: Battle skill Smouldering Fire improved; additional attack multiplier increased to 1.2x, and hits return 20 SP.
- Pursuit of Memoriese: Intellect +20, Basic Attack DMG +15%.
- Fragments from the Past: Battle skill Smouldering Fire improved; Combustion duration +50% and Combustion DMG increased to 1.5x.
- Ice Cream Furnace: Ultimate Twilight improved; Ultimate Energy cost -15%.
- Proof of Existence: Ultimate Twilight improved; enhanced basic attack DMG multiplier +1.2x, and enemies defeated during Ultimate extend its duration by +1s (max +7s).
Best Gifts
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Breeze of Kjersch is her favorite gift, with Simonch Shawl and Eureka Teabox also giving large bond gains.
Laevatain is an operator directly under the Endministrator, sent by Rhodes Island. She roamed the world alone before joining, which shaped her solo combat style. Despite her quiet reputation, she is earnest and sociable. She is the reconvener of Surtr, inheriting memories but remaining her own person.