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Mi Fu
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Advanced Builds
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dpsphysicalguardcrush
Mi Fu is a top-tier Crush DPS who can stack Vulnerability on enemies to amplify her own burst damage while also applying Physical Susceptibility for her team. Her S+ rating in the source is converted to S here because the schema uses a simpler tier scale. She is incredibly strong in mono-physical teams but her optimal rotation depends on maintaining Vulnerability stacks, which some boss mechanics can disrupt.
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The endgame Crush DPS build pushes Mi Fu's burst potential as high as possible by combining Amaranthine Tassel with the Grizzled Edge set. The weapon converts her Physical Susceptibility application into extra Physical DMG and Arts Intensity, while the gear set rewards her constant Crush triggers. This setup makes her a self-sufficient frontline carry who can shred single targets and enable the physical damage of her entire team, provided she can complete her three-step Battle Skill chain.
Weapon
Gear
physical_damage_boost
armor
grizzled edge armor
gloves
grizzled edge gauntlets
core 1
grizzled edge push knife
core 2
swordmancer nav beacon
1strength_boost2attack_boost3physical_dmg_boost4arts_intensity_boost
Explanation
Amaranthine Tassel is her best-in-slot because her Combo Skill applies Physical Susceptibility, which lets the weapon grant both Physical DMG% and Arts Intensity%, directly improving the damage of Trail and Mangle and World Splitter.
The Grizzled Edge 4-piece bonus scales with consumed Vulnerability stacks, and since Mi Fu's rotation constantly applies Crush, she can easily stack and maintain the bonus at maximum value.
Phantom Pain is a strong secondary option from the Protocol Pass; its Strength and Arts Intensity are useful and its Suppression stacks build naturally as Mi Fu uses her Battle Skill repeatedly.
Exemplar can be used as a raw attack/stat stick for players who don't have the specialized options, while Ancient Canal remains a solid 5-star fallback that provides Strength and Arts Intensity with a reliably triggered skill.
Notes
- Amaranthine Tassel's Combative effect triggers whenever Mi Fu applies Physical Susceptibility, which her Combo Skill does naturally, giving her a self-sufficient damage buff.
- Grizzled Edge adds Physical DMG after Crush or Breach, and Mi Fu's frequent Crush applications make this set nearly always active in her rotation.
- The flex slot with Swordmancer NAV Beacon is preferred because it provides a large Strength and Arts Intensity boost without diluting the Physical DMG saturation from the set.
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This early game build focuses on giving Mi Fu enough Strength, Attack, and Arts Intensity to use her Battle Skill chain effectively while keeping her alive with Armored MSGR's defensive bonus. Ancient Canal acts as her main weapon because it can be triggered by her Crush hits and offers the two most important stats for her damage at this stage. Once better gear becomes available, players should transition to the Grizzled Edge set and Amaranthine Tassel for the full DPS ceiling.
Gear
survivability
armor
armored msgr jacket
gloves
armored msgr gloves
core 1
armored msgr gyro
core 2
armored msgr gyro
1strength_boost2attack_boost
Explanation
Ancient Canal is recommended in the early game because it provides Strength and Arts Intensity, two stats that directly improve Mi Fu's Crush procs and World Splitter damage, while its skill triggers frequently alongside her Crush applications.
Armored MSGR's 4-piece set grants +50 Strength, which is a huge relative boost at low levels, and the under-50% HP damage reduction makes her durable enough to stay on the front line while chaining Battle Skills.
Industry 0.1 is a decent placeholder from Arsenal Exchange or treasure chests; it lacks Arts Intensity but still supplies Suppression and Attack stats that let Mi Fu function until a better weapon shows up.
Notes
- Ancient Canal's Brutality skill is easy for Mi Fu to trigger because she procs Crush so often, and the Strength and Arts Intensity bonuses help her damage at lower investment.
- Armored MSGR gives a flat Strength bonus that directly increases physical damage, and its conditional damage reduction gives her a safety net while she fights in melee range.
- Industry 0.1 is a serviceable substitute if you need a more accessible weapon before pulling Ancient Canal.
Build Insights
Mi Fu functions as the primary physical carry in a mono-physical composition, using her high burst damage to remove elite enemies and bosses. She brings a unique debuff package: Physical Susceptibility from her Combo Skill and Crush application from her Battle Skill, which synergizes with physical and crush-focused allies. In terms of positioning, she wants to be the controlled operator so the player can manually chain her Battle Skill moves, and she appreciates teammates who can keep enemies vulnerable or grouped so her World Splitter can hit multiple targets. She struggles when played as a sub-DPS because her rotation requires constant active use to build Vulnerability stacks, so she performs best as the focal point of the team's damage output.
Core Mechanics
- Mi Fu's Battle Skill Qingbo Triplex is a three-move chain: Cloudtrapper pulls enemies or closes distance, Trail and Mangle applies Crush, and World Splitter delivers massive Crush damage that scales with Arts Intensity.
- Her Combo Skill Fists of No Regrets triggers when an enemy has 3 or more Vulnerability stacks, applying Physical Susceptibility and resetting her next Battle Skill to Trail and Mangle.
- Her Ultimate Pile of No Mercy can Lift and Stagger enemies, and it also grants a Vulnerability stack that helps unlock her combo chain more reliably.
Scaling
- Mi Fu scales strongly with Strength, Attack, Physical DMG, and Arts Intensity because her highest multiplier, World Splitter, is treated as Crush damage rather than normal skill damage.
- Her full damage potential is gated by how consistently she can maintain 3+ Vulnerability stacks on a target; encounters that clear debuffs or phase-change can sharply cut her rotation effectiveness.
- She gains extra value from teammates who can apply Physical Susceptibility, such as Lifeng or Ardelia, allowing her to circumvent some of her own stack limitations.
Character Notes
Mi Fu is a 6-star Sarkaz Guard who fights with a Greatsword but plays like a mobile brawler, chaining up to three Battle Skill moves to build Vulnerability and unleash devastating Crush damage. She is the premier Crush DPS in the current meta, capable of applying Physical Susceptibility to enemies and boosting the physical damage of the entire team. Her playstyle requires active control to manage her combo chain, and her ceiling is defined by how well she can maintain Vulnerability stacks on targets. She slots primarily into mono-physical teams, where her debuffs and high burst output make her a natural centerpiece carry.
Playstyle
- Use her Battle Skill Qingbo Triplex in sequence: Cloudtrapper gets you into position, Trail and Mangle applies Crush, and World Splitter delivers the big burst.
- Look for enemies with 3+ Vulnerability stacks and trigger Fists of No Regrets to apply Physical Susceptibility, then immediately chain into Trail and Mangle and World Splitter for maximum damage.
- Save her Ultimate Pile of No Mercy to add a Vulnerability stack when needed, especially if you are one stack short of activating her Combo Skill.
- In between rotations, use basic attacks to recover SP and keep damage pressure on the target, but never interrupt the Battle Skill chain once it starts.
Strengths
- Extremely high burst damage once her three-move Battle Skill chain is completed.
- Self-sufficient debuffer: she can apply both Vulnerability and Physical Susceptibility on her own.
- Strong synergy with physical-heavy team comps, amplifying ally damage with her debuffs.
- Her Ultimate provides Lift and Stagger, useful for interrupting dangerous enemy actions.
Weaknesses
- Her optimal rotation is fragile; if she cannot stack 3+ Vulnerability before using her Combo Skill, she loses access to World Splitter.
- Boss mechanics that reset debuffs or ignore Vulnerability stacks can significantly reduce her damage output.
- She is most effective as the controlled operator, which limits her flexibility in off-field or support positions.
- Early game alternatives lack the Arts Intensity and Strength that make her Crush procs shine, so she needs investment to reach her potential.
Team Guide
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Mi Fu operates as a physical hypercarry in this team, focusing on landing Crush hits while enemies are under Breach. Pogranichnik sets up Breach and restores SP, Chen Qianyu stacks Vulnerable quickly, and Lifeng adds Physical Susceptibility plus Link support.
Explanation
Pogranichnik's Breach debuff increases the team's physical damage, making Mi Fu's Crush hits much stronger.
Chen Qianyu repeatedly stacks Vulnerable, which is the key requirement for Mi Fu to proc Crush on her enhanced Battle Skills.
Lifeng contributes Physical Susceptibility and Link; the Link buff is consumed by Mi Fu's Ultimate to unlock Move 2 quickly.
Strengths
- High single-target Crush damage when Breach and Vulnerable are stacked together.
- Pogranichnik and Lifeng provide SP recovery and damage amplification throughout the rotation.
Weaknesses
- The full Breach rotation depends on Ultimate availability; the simplified rotation deals less burst.
Rotation
- 1Use Pogranichnik's Ultimate immediately to ready the Fervent Morale buff and restore SP.
- 2Use Lifeng's Ultimate to apply a Vulnerable stack, then trigger Chen's Combo Skill.
- 3Cast Chen's Battle Skill to build Vulnerable, then Pogranichnik's Battle Skill to inflict Breach.
- 4Cast Lifeng's Battle Skill to add Vulnerable and Physical Susceptibility.
- 5Trigger Mi Fu's Combo Skill for extra Physical Susceptibility, then Pogranichnik's Combo Skill for SP.
- 6Perform a Final Strike with Mi Fu, then use Lifeng's Combo Skill to gain Link.
- 7Use Mi Fu's Ultimate to consume Link, enabling Move 2 and adding a Vulnerable stack.
- 8Trigger Chen's Combo Skill and Battle Skill to reach four Vulnerable stacks.
- 9Cast Mi Fu's Battle Skill to proc Crush and unlock Move 3.
- 10Cast Mi Fu's Battle Skill again to execute Move 3.
Open with Pogranichnik and Lifeng Ults, stack Vulnerable with Chen, then use Mi Fu's Combo and Ultimate to unlock Move 2/3 and proc Crush.
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This composition works without relying on Ults for Mi Fu's damage setup. Rossi applies Razor Clawmark and Vulnerable stacks, Ardelia inflicts Corrosion to trigger Gilberta's chain, and Gilberta's Nature Infliction helps battery the rotation, allowing Mi Fu to fire off her enhanced Battle Skills reliably.
Explanation
Rossi's Battle Skill applies Razor Clawmark, then her Combo Skill pushes Vulnerable to four stacks for Mi Fu's Crush.
Ardelia's Corrosion triggers Gilberta's Combo Skill, which chains into Rossi and then Mi Fu for a smooth skill rotation.
Gilberta's Ultimate is not helpful for Mi Fu because its Arts Susceptibility doesn't boost Physical damage; only use it alongside Rossi's Ultimate.
Strengths
- Consistent Vulnerable stacking through Rossi's debuffs, enabling Mi Fu's Crush without needing Ultimate setup.
- Ardelia and Gilberta's combo chain creates a natural flow into Mi Fu's enhanced Battle Skills.
Weaknesses
- Small timing nuances can make the rotation inconsistent, especially against mobile bosses like Nefarith.
Rotation
- 1Start performing Basic Attacks with Mi Fu, then cast Gilberta's Battle Skill to apply delayed Nature Infliction.
- 2Trigger Ardelia's Combo Skill after a Final Strike, then Gilberta's Combo Skill when Corrosion lands.
- 3Cast Rossi's Battle Skill for Razor Clawmark, then her Combo Skill to reach four Vulnerable stacks.
- 4If both are available, cast Gilberta's Ultimate and then Rossi's Ultimate without interrupting the flow.
- 5Trigger Mi Fu's Combo Skill to apply Physical Susceptibility and set up Move 2.
- 6Cast Mi Fu's Battle Skill to proc Crush and unlock Move 3.
- 7Cast Mi Fu's Battle Skill again to use Move 3.
Chain Ardelia and Gilberta into Rossi's debuffs, then activate Mi Fu's Combo and enhanced Battle Skills for Crush.
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Uses Cryo reactions to support Mi Fu. Alesh applies Cryo Infliction that becomes Solidification, Estella then triggers Shatter to add Vulnerable and Physical Susceptibility, while Chen Qianyu keeps stacking Vulnerable. The rotation is flexible because Ults can replace Battle Skills to conserve SP.
Explanation
Estella's combo consumes Solidification to trigger Shatter, adding Vulnerable and Physical Susceptibility in one step.
Alesh can apply Cryo Infliction with his Ultimate, saving SP by replacing Estella's Battle Skill.
Chen Qianyu's Combo Skill adds another Vulnerable stack; her Battle Skill can be swapped for Estella's Ultimate if debuffs are already up.
Strengths
- Flexible SP usage by substituting Battle Skills with Ultimates, enabling a faster second rotation.
- Estella provides Physical Susceptibility while Alesh enables Shatter reactions that support Mi Fu's damage.
Weaknesses
- Requires careful debuff timing and element application to maintain Solidification for Shatter procs.
Rotation
- 1Use Alesh's Ultimate or cast Estella's Battle Skill to apply Cryo Infliction.
- 2Cast Alesh's Battle Skill to turn Cryo into Solidification.
- 3Trigger Estella's Combo Skill to proc Shatter, add Vulnerable, and apply Physical Susceptibility.
- 4Trigger Alesh's and Chen's Combo Skills to restore SP and add more Vulnerable.
- 5If Physical Susceptibility is active, cast Estella's Ultimate for another Vulnerable stack; otherwise use Chen's Battle Skill.
- 6Trigger Mi Fu's Combo Skill for more Physical Susceptibility and Move 2 setup.
- 7Cast Mi Fu's Battle Skill to proc Crush and unlock Move 3.
- 8Cast Mi Fu's Battle Skill again to use Move 3.
Apply Cryo with Alesh, shatter with Estella, stack Vulnerable with Chen, then use Mi Fu's Ultimate and Battle Skills for Crush.
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Budget-friendly team built around Chen Qianyu's Vulnerable stacking and Ardelia's Physical Susceptibility. Akekuri provides Link and SP through her Ultimate, letting Mi Fu chain Move 2 and Move 3 more often. If Akekuri's Ultimate is not ready, the rotation trims Ardelia's Battle Skill to save SP.
Explanation
Chen Qianyu is the main Vulnerable engine, reaching enough stacks for Mi Fu's Crush without needing rare supports.
Ardelia adds Physical Susceptibility through Corrosion and her Battle Skill, but only when Akekuri's Ultimate can offset the SP cost.
Akekuri's Ultimate grants SP and Link, allowing Mi Fu to use more enhanced Battle Skills in a single rotation.
Strengths
- Accessible roster with Chen Qianyu as the core Vulnerable support.
- Akekuri's Ultimate provides SP and Link, enabling Mi Fu to fire off extra enhanced Battle Skills.
Weaknesses
- SP is tight; if Akekuri's Ultimate is not ready, Ardelia's Battle Skill must be skipped to save resources.
Rotation
- 1Perform a Final Strike with Mi Fu, then trigger Ardelia's Combo Skill.
- 2If Akekuri's Ultimate is available, cast Ardelia's Battle Skill for Physical Susceptibility; otherwise skip this step.
- 3Cast Mi Fu's Battle Skill twice for Move 1 and Move 2, restoring SP and adding a Vulnerable stack.
- 4Trigger Chen's Combo Skill and Battle Skill to reach three Vulnerable stacks.
- 5Trigger Mi Fu's Combo Skill to apply Physical Susceptibility and set up Move 2.
- 6Use Mi Fu's Ultimate to add the fourth Vulnerable stack.
- 7Cast Mi Fu's Battle Skill to proc Crush and unlock Move 3.
- 8When available, cast Akekuri's Ultimate for SP and Link, then use Mi Fu's Battle Skill for Move 3.
Build Vulnerable with Chen, add Physical Susceptibility with Ardelia, then use Mi Fu's Combo, Ultimate, and Battle Skills for Crush while Akekuri restores SP.
Team Insights
Mi Fu is a physical hypercarry focused on proccing Crush with her enhanced Battle Skills. Team building around her prioritizes stacking Vulnerable debuffs and Physical Susceptibility while providing SP recovery or Link support to keep her enhanced skills flowing. Chen Qianyu appears in most recommended teams because she generates Vulnerable stacks quickly. Pogranichnik or Akekuri handle energy needs, while Lifeng, Ardelia, and Estella supply additional Physical Susceptibility or elemental setups. Timing Mi Fu's Combo Skill is important so her own Physical Susceptibility is active before she spends her enhanced Battle Skills.
Synergy Patterns
- Chen Qianyu quickly stacks Vulnerable to enable Mi Fu's Crush procs.
- Pogranichnik applies Breach to amplify team physical damage and restores SP.
- Lifeng and Ardelia add Physical Susceptibility to increase Mi Fu's burst output.
- Estella and Alesh create Shatter reactions that also add Vulnerable and Physical Susceptibility.
- Akekuri's Link buff and SP restore let Mi Fu cast more enhanced Battle Skills.
Tips
- Save Mi Fu's Combo Skill until after debuffs are applied; don't trigger it too early.
- In SP-hungry situations, replace Battle Skills with Ultimates when possible, as shown in the Shatter team.
- Against mobile bosses, prefer the Mono-Physical or F2P teams because hybrid timing can be disrupted.
- In the F2P team, only spend on Ardelia's Battle Skill if Akekuri's Ultimate is ready.
Availability
v1.4Limited Headhunting BannerConfidence: 95%
Featured Banners
Fists of No Regrets
Potentials
- Restless Watch: Combo skill cooldown -2s and Physical Susceptibility +5% for +4s.
- Kinesthesia of Harmony: Strength +20 and Arts Intensity +16.
- Complete Warmup: Vigilant Fury shield duration +5s, trigger cooldown -15s, and ATK +6% for 20s when shield triggers.
- Qi Thrice-Refined: Ultimate energy cost -15%.
- Pugilist of the Stockade: Battle skill multipliers +1.1x, Ultimate Stagger +5.
Best Gifts
Fin-n-Chips
Fin-n-Chips is her favorite gift. Surfing Festival Ticket, Yinglung Dumbbells, Simonch Shawl, Eureka Teabox, and Scrimshaw of the Pack are good alternatives.
Mi Fu leads the military division of Wuling and reports directly to Viceroy Zhuang Fangyi. Though she is a strict and lawful leader, she has a long-running friendly feud with Tangtang, the unrestrained leader of the Qingbo Stockade.