SS
Rossi
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Advanced Builds
SS
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Rossi earns SS tier because of her rare ability to convert Arts Inflictions into Vulnerable, amplifying both Physical and Heat damage for the entire team. She also carries strong personal burst and crit buffs, making her a flexible sub-DPS who can anchor hybrid compositions once her setup requirements are met.
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This endgame build turns Rossi into a hard-hitting sub-DPS. Lupine Scarlet supplies the mixed stats she wants, while MI Security raises her crit and attack to line up with the crit buffs from her Combo Skill. In rotations, Rossi debuffs with Razor Clawmark, converts Arts Inflictions into Vulnerability, and then detonates her Ultimate for a large Heat burst. The armor piece also improves Ultimate Gain, keeping her rotation smooth.
Weapon
Gear
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armor
mi security armor t1
gloves
redeemer gloves
core 1
mi security scope t1
core 2
mi security scope t1
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Explanation
Lupine Scarlet is the first choice because it gives Critical Rate, Agility, Heat DMG and Physical DMG, all of which Rossi uses. Its Fracture effect stacks quickly with her multi-hit skills, especially the Ultimate.
The MI Security set adds more Critical Rate and a stacking ATK buff, which lines up with the Combo Skill's Critical Rate and Critical Damage buffs.
Glorious Memory is a solid second pick if Lupine Scarlet is unavailable, but only the Ultimate gets the Twilight bonus. Sundering Steel is the best F2P fallback, though its Physical DMG Boost does not help the Heat-based Ultimate.
Use Prominent Edge early on or as a low-cost substitute until higher rarity options appear.
Notes
- MI Security's set effect raises Critical Rate and stacks ATK on crits, amplifying the crit damage bonus from Combo Skill.
- Redeemer Gloves serve as an off-piece here; equip them with the two MI Security accessories to complete the set.
- This build focuses on Rossi as a bursty sub-DPS who debuffs the target and then unloads her Ultimate.
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This early game build is a budget setup for new players. Sundering Steel gives a straightforward Physical damage boost and Agility, while the full Roving MSGR set adds more Agility and a conditional Physical damage increase. It makes Rossi easier to play before her crit-heavy endgame gear is available, letting her use Battle Skill and Combo Skill to apply Vulnerability and deal steady single-target damage.
Gear
agility_physical_buff
armor
roving msgr jacket
gloves
roving msgr fists
core 1
roving msgr gyro
core 2
roving msgr gyro
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Explanation
Sundering Steel is the strongest F2P option early; its passive and stats align with Rossi's Physical damage phases.
Roving MSGR improves the Agility stat she needs and rewards keeping her healthy, which suits early-game fights.
Prominent Edge can be substituted if resources are tight; it offers similar Physical damage direction with lower rarity.
Notes
- The full Roving MSGR set gives +50 Agility and boosts Physical DMG when HP is above 80%.
- This set is meant to help Rossi clear early bosses while her crit setup is not fully available yet.
- The article text names Aburrey's Legacy, but the table and set effect consistently point to Roving MSGR.
Build Insights
Rossi slots into hybrid or double-carry teams as a sub-DPS and enabler rather than a pure main DPS. She needs allies who can apply Arts Inflictions, or she needs to manage her Ultimate so it provides the Heat Infliction herself. Once her setup is satisfied, she debuffs enemies with Razor Clawmark and Vulnerability, increasing the Physical and Heat damage of the entire team. In practice, teams often build around protecting and enabling Rossi as if she were the hypercarry, because her debuffs and burst output create a large damage payoff.
Core Mechanics
- Arts Inflictions are converted into Vulnerable stacks by Combo Skill Sequence 2, and a perfect QTE adds another stack.
- Battle Skill's Wolven Ambrage applies Razor Clawmark, a DoT that also raises Physical and Heat damage taken.
- Ultimate applies Heat Infliction, letting Rossi supply her own combo requirement and deal a high burst of Heat damage.
- Seething Blood creates extra Heat hits and heals when skills crit a Razor Clawmarked enemy.
Scaling
- Rossi scales primarily with Agility and Intellect; critical rate lets her take full advantage of Combo Skill and Ultimate crit damage boosts.
- Her damage contribution becomes much stronger once she can reliably chain Vulnerability and Arts Infliction, so team synergy is critical.
- Late-game builds stack critical rate and Agility to maximize both her personal burst and her debuff uptime.
Character Notes
Rossi is a 6-star Physical Guard who operates as a hybrid sub-DPS and debuffer. She bridges Physical and Arts damage by converting Arts Inflictions into Vulnerability stacks, then amplifying the whole team's Physical and Heat damage through Razor Clawmark. Her aggressive single-target kit and crit buffs make her a strong damage contributor, but she needs setup or team support to unlock her best combos.
Playstyle
- Open with Battle Skill only when the target already has Vulnerability so Wolven Ambrage applies Razor Clawmark.
- Trigger Combo Skill on enemies carrying both Vulnerability and an Arts Infliction to convert the Infliction into extra Vulnerable stacks and gain Crit Rate and Crit DMG.
- Hit the perfect-timing second QTE of Combo Skill to add another Vulnerability stack.
- Use Ultimate to apply Heat Infliction, which feeds the combo requirement and saves team SP.
- Chain finishers near Staggered enemies to recover SP and keep pressure up.
Strengths
- Converts Arts Infliction into Vulnerability, enabling fast Crush or Breach triggers.
- Razor Clawmark increases Physical and Heat damage taken by enemies.
- Combo Skill grants substantial Critical Rate and Critical Damage self-buffs.
- Ultimate deals heavy Heat damage and can self-apply Heat Infliction.
Weaknesses
- Her Combo Skill requires both Vulnerability and Arts Infliction, so she needs team setup or her Ultimate to sustain rotations.
- Physical DMG boosts from weapons like Sundering Steel do not apply to her Ultimate's Heat damage.
- Most of her damage is single-target, limiting her value in multi-target fights.
Team Guide
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Rossi acts as a secondary damage dealer here, using her Razor Clawmark to help Wulfgard and Da Pan. Gilberta and Wulfgard maintain Combustion for Rossi's Seething Blood talent, while Da Pan converts stacked Vulnerable into Crush as the main carry.
Explanation
Gilberta's skills apply Nature Infliction and Lift, adding Vulnerable stacks for the team.
Wulfgard can freely consume Combustion without disrupting the plan, and his damage benefits from Rossi's and Gilberta's debuffs.
Rossi applies Razor Clawmark and critical buffs, amplifying both her own output and Da Pan's Crush damage.
Strengths
- Heavy debuff stacking makes boss damage very high.
- Wulfgard and Rossi cover both AoE and single-target damage.
Weaknesses
- Needs specific 5-star supports to function properly.
- Rotation is somewhat rigid and SP-intensive.
Rotation
- 1Use Gilberta's Battle Skill to group enemies and apply Nature Infliction.
- 2Trigger Wulfgard's Combo Skill to add Combustion.
- 3Trigger Gilberta's Combo Skill for Lift and the first Vulnerable stack.
- 4Cast Gilberta's Battle Skill or Rossi's Ultimate to add an Arts Infliction.
- 5Cast Rossi's Battle Skill to apply Razor Clawmark and enable Seething Blood.
- 6Use Rossi's Combo Skill to gain her critical bonuses.
- 7Trigger Da Pan's Combo Skill to apply Crush.
- 8Cast Gilberta's Ultimate if ready and Wulfgard's Battle Skill for extra damage.
Start with Gilberta's grouping and Nature Infliction, layer Combustion with Wulfgard, then stack Vulnerable through Gilberta and Rossi before Da Pan triggers Crush.
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This versatile setup pairs Rossi with Perlica and Gilberta to stack Vulnerable for Mi Fu's Crush. Perlica triggers Gilberta's Combo Skill for an early stack, while Rossi adds Razor Clawmark and more Vulnerable; Endmin can replace Mi Fu if preferred.
Explanation
Perlica's Combo Skill triggers Gilberta's follow-up attack, producing an early Vulnerable stack.
Rossi contributes Razor Clawmark and two extra Vulnerable stacks, preparing enemies for Mi Fu.
Mi Fu consumes the stacked Vulnerable with her Crush procs, while Gilberta and Perlica also boost Rossi's Ultimate.
Endministrator can fill the carry role instead of Mi Fu if needed.
Strengths
- Very flexible; can swap carries without changing the support core.
- Rossi's Ultimate still hits hard thanks to Gilberta and Perlica debuffs.
Weaknesses
- Requires careful stack management before the carry attacks.
- Less defensive utility; no dedicated healer in this variant.
Rotation
- 1Cast Gilberta's Battle Skill to cluster enemies.
- 2Perform a Final Strike with Rossi.
- 3Trigger Perlica's Combo Skill.
- 4Trigger Gilberta's Combo Skill to apply Lift and Vulnerable.
- 5Cast Rossi's Battle Skill to put Razor Clawmark on targets.
- 6Use Mi Fu's Combo Skill, or Endmin's if substituted, then their Ultimate if ready.
- 7Trigger Rossi's Combo Skill for more Vulnerable stacks.
- 8Cast the carry's Battle Skill to apply Crush.
- 9Use Gilberta's Ultimate if available.
- 10Use Perlica's and Rossi's Ultimates if available for extra damage.
Build Vulnerable with Gilberta and Rossi, then let Mi Fu or Endmin turn those stacks into Crush damage.
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A reactive, defensive take on the Crush comp. Snowshine parries to apply Cryo Infliction and triggers Ember's healing Combo Skill for Vulnerable, letting Rossi stack debuffs for Mi Fu; trades offensive buffs for survivability.
Explanation
Snowshine's parry applies Cryo Infliction and sets off Ember's Combo Skill, providing healing and a Vulnerable stack.
Rossi follows with her own skills to add Razor Clawmark and two more Vulnerable stacks.
Mi Fu then consumes all stacks to trigger Crush; spare SP can speed up the loop with Ember's Battle Skill.
Strengths
- Very safe and forgiving thanks to healing and shielding.
- Low SP pressure because of Snowshine's SP return and Mi Fu's cheap Battle Skills.
Weaknesses
- Team damage is lower since supports lack offensive buffs aside from the suit set effect.
- Rotation depends on enemy attacks to trigger Snowshine's parry.
Rotation
- 1Cast Snowshine's Battle Skill to parry an enemy attack and apply Cryo Infliction.
- 2Trigger Ember's Combo Skill for healing and a Vulnerable stack.
- 3Cast Rossi's Battle Skill to add one Vulnerable stack and Razor Clawmark.
- 4Trigger Rossi's Combo Skill to reach four Vulnerable stacks.
- 5Trigger Mi Fu's Combo Skill to apply Physical Susceptibility and swap her Battle Skill.
- 6Cast Mi Fu's Battle Skill Move 2 to consume stacks and proc Crush.
- 7Use Move 3 for another Crush hit.
Parry with Snowshine, heal and stack with Ember, then use Rossi to finish the Vulnerable buildup before Mi Fu crushes.
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A smooth rotation with two Vanguards: Camille applies Heat Infliction and Link, Pogranichnik provides SP and an early Vulnerable stack, and Da Pan acts as the main Crush carry. Rossi consumes Camille's Heat to trigger her Combo Skill and also benefits from Link on her own high-multiplier skills.
Explanation
Pogranichnik's Battle Skill opens with one Vulnerable stack and later restores SP.
Camille's Heat Infliction is consumed by Rossi's Combo Skill, enabling his Combo for the Link buff.
Da Pan applies Crush once four Vulnerable stacks are up, while Rossi's own attacks can consume Link for extra burst.
Strengths
- Smooth SP economy thanks to two Vanguards.
- Rossi can still put out high damage with Camille's Link buff even as sub-DPS.
Weaknesses
- No dedicated healer in the base lineup.
- Rossi's Seething Blood talent only fully activates from the second rotation onward.
Rotation
- 1Cast Camille's Battle Skill to apply Heat Infliction and Firefang Vesperwings.
- 2Cast Pogranichnik's Battle Skill for a Vulnerable stack.
- 3Trigger Rossi's Combo Skill to consume Heat and raise stacks to three.
- 4Trigger Camille's Combo Skill to gain Link.
- 5Use Rossi's Battle Skill to consume Link and add the fourth Vulnerable stack.
- 6Trigger Da Pan's Combo Skill to apply Crush.
- 7Use Pogranichnik's Combo Skill to restore SP.
Open with Camille's Heat and Pogranichnik's Vulnerable, let Rossi trigger Camille's Link, then have Da Pan crush the stacked target.
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Rossi becomes the main damage dealer, unloading her Ultimate after a chain of debuffs. Gilberta and Perlica stack Vulnerable and Arts Susceptibility, while Pogranichnik supplies SP and Breach for a smooth burst window.
Explanation
Perlica's Combo Skill triggers Gilberta's follow-up for the first Vulnerable stack.
Rossi's own Combo Skill adds two stacks and critical buffs, eventually reaching four Vulnerable.
Pogranichnik's Fervent Morale boosts ATK and Arts Intensity while providing SP.
Gilberta's Ultimate then sets up Rossi's Ultimate for massive Heat damage.
Strengths
- Extremely high single-target burst damage.
- Good SP generation keeps the rotation flowing.
Weaknesses
- Requires precise timing to land all debuffs before Rossi's Ultimate.
- No sustain; relies on avoiding damage or finishing fights quickly.
Rotation
- 1Cast Pogranichnik's Ultimate for SP, then Gilberta's Battle Skill to gather enemies.
- 2Perform a Final Strike with Rossi.
- 3Trigger Perlica's Combo Skill.
- 4Trigger Gilberta's Combo Skill for Lift and a Vulnerable stack.
- 5Cast Rossi's Battle Skill to apply Razor Clawmark.
- 6Trigger Rossi's Combo Skill for crit buffs and two more Vulnerable stacks.
- 7Cast Gilberta's Ultimate to apply Arts Susceptibility.
- 8Cast Rossi's Ultimate, followed by Perlica's Ultimate if ready.
- 9Use Pogranichnik's Battle Skill to consume stacks and apply Breach.
Use Pogranichnik and Gilberta to set up debuffs, stack Vulnerable with Perlica and Rossi, then detonate Rossi's Ultimate.
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Tangtang replaces Pogranichnik to add Arts Susceptibility and crowd control. Her first Cryo Infliction is consumed by Rossi's Combo Skill, while her second Battle Skill sets up a massive AoE nuke with her Ultimate and dive attack.
Explanation
Tangtang's opening Cryo Infliction and Waterspout provide both crowd control and an Infliction for Rossi.
Rossi consumes two Inflictions during her Combo Skill and still reaches four Vulnerable stacks with Gilberta's help.
Tangtang's Arts Susceptibility stacks with Gilberta's Ultimate, boosting Rossi's burst further.
Strengths
- Very high burst potential from stacking two Arts Susceptibility sources.
- Tangtang adds crowd control to make the rotation safer.
Weaknesses
- More complex rotation with extra skill casts.
- Tangtang's SP generation is less consistent than Pogranichnik's.
Rotation
- 1Cast Tangtang's Battle Skill to apply Cryo Infliction and trigger her Combo Skill for a Waterspout.
- 2Perform a Final Strike with Rossi.
- 3Trigger Perlica's Combo Skill, then Gilberta's Combo Skill for the first Vulnerable stack.
- 4Cast Tangtang's Battle Skill again to apply Arts Susceptibility.
- 5Cast Rossi's Battle Skill to apply Razor Clawmark and use her Combo Skill for crit buffs.
- 6Cast Gilberta's Ultimate for additional Arts Susceptibility.
- 7Cast Rossi's Ultimate, plus Perlica's Ultimate if available.
- 8Use Tangtang's Ultimate and a dive attack for an AoE finish.
Let Tangtang set up Cryo Infliction and Arts Susceptibility, stack Vulnerable with Gilberta and Perlica, then fire Rossi's empowered Ultimate.
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Camille supplies Heat Infliction, SP, and the Link buff in this hypercarry lineup. Rossi consumes the Heat to trigger Camille's Combo Skill, then uses Link to supercharge her own Ultimate after Gilberta's Arts Susceptibility lands.
Explanation
Camille's Battle Skill applies Heat Infliction and Firefang Vesperwings, which Rossi consumes with her Combo Skill.
Camille's Combo Skill grants the Link buff to the party, letting Rossi's Ultimate hit harder.
Perlica and Gilberta keep stacking Vulnerable and Electrification for the burst.
Strengths
- Strong synergy between Rossi and Camille for both SP and damage.
- Very high single-target burst from Rossi's buffed Ultimate.
Weaknesses
- No dedicated healer; team needs to avoid heavy damage.
- Rotation timing is strict to land the Link buff on Rossi's Ultimate.
Rotation
- 1Perform a Final Strike with Rossi.
- 2Trigger Perlica's Combo Skill to apply Electrification.
- 3Trigger Gilberta's Combo Skill for a Vulnerable stack.
- 4Cast Camille's Battle Skill to apply Heat Infliction.
- 5Cast Rossi's Battle Skill to apply Razor Clawmark.
- 6Use both parts of Rossi's Combo Skill to gain crit buffs and consume Heat.
- 7Trigger Camille's Combo Skill to gain Link.
- 8Cast Rossi's Ultimate, then immediately Gilberta's Ultimate before the first hit lands.
Stack Vulnerable with Perlica and Gilberta, use Camille's Heat to trigger Link, then unleash Rossi's Ultimate under full debuffs.
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A budget-friendly mix of Heat and Physical damage. Wulfgard and Endministrator both set up Rossi's Combo Skill, while Rossi's Razor Clawmark and heavy Vulnerable application let Endmin land a max-stack Crush; Akekuri covers SP generation.
Explanation
Wulfgard applies Heat Infliction with his skills, which Rossi consumes for her Combo Skill.
Endministrator uses originium crystals and Crush to deal big damage with max Vulnerable stacks.
Rossi applies Razor Clawmark and multiple Vulnerable stacks to support the whole team.
Akekuri's Ultimate restores SP and applies Link to smooth out the rotation.
Strengths
- Uses accessible characters and has low gear requirements.
- Blends physical and Heat damage for flexible enemy coverage.
Weaknesses
- Rotation is SP hungry and relies on Perfect Dodges or Final Strikes for extra SP.
- Damage ceiling is lower than premium hypercarry teams.
Rotation
- 1Cast Endmin's Battle Skill to apply the first Vulnerable stack.
- 2Cast Rossi's Battle Skill for a second Vulnerable stack and Razor Clawmark.
- 3Use Wulfgard's Battle Skill or Rossi's Ultimate to add Heat Infliction.
- 4Trigger Wulfgard's Combo Skill for another Heat stack.
- 5Use the first part of Rossi's Combo Skill for the third Vulnerable stack.
- 6Trigger Endmin's Combo Skill and Ultimate if ready.
- 7Use the second part of Rossi's Combo Skill for the fourth Vulnerable stack.
- 8Cast Akekuri's Ultimate if available and then Endmin's Battle Skill to proc Crush.
Stack Vulnerable with Endmin and Rossi, add Heat Infliction through Wulfgard, then finish with a max-stack Crush from Endmin.
Team Insights
Rossi is a flexible Heat-based attacker who can either serve as a sub-DPS enabler or take the spotlight as a hypercarry. Her kit revolves around the Seething Blood talent, which rewards having Combustion or Heat Infliction on enemies, and her Battle Skill applies Razor Clawmark, a debuff that boosts physical damage from allies. Teams generally need a source of Heat or Combustion to feed her Combo Skill, plus a teammate that can stack Vulnerable so she or a dedicated carry can trigger Crush. In hypercarry setups, supports like Perlica, Gilberta, and Tangtang amplify her Ultimate with debuffs, while in hybrid comps she sets up a carry such as Mi Fu, Da Pan, or Endministrator.
Synergy Patterns
- Gilberta's Combo Skill provides an easy Vulnerable stack whenever another character uses a Final Strike.
- Perlica's Combo Skill can trigger Gilberta's follow-up attack, generating early stacks without extra SP.
- Snowshine's parry applies Cryo Infliction and triggers Ember's healing Combo Skill, giving both survivability and stacking.
- Camille's Heat Infliction can be consumed by Rossi's Combo Skill, activating Camille's Link buff for bonus damage.
- Wulfgard applies Combustion without needing to rely on Rossi, letting her trigger Seething Blood more consistently.
- Carries like Mi Fu, Da Pan, and Endministrator convert four Vulnerable stacks into Crush, making Rossi a strong enabler.
Tips
- Cast Rossi's Battle Skill before her Combo Skill so Razor Clawmark is applied when the stacked Vulnerable resolves.
- In tight SP rotations, use Rossi's Ultimate as a Heat Infliction source instead of a teammate's Battle Skill.
- Watch enemy attack timing when using Snowshine; the parry is the trigger for the whole Ember/Snowshine support loop.
- For the F2P rotation, place Rossi after Wulfgard in the party order so her second Combo Skill lines up cleanly.
- In hypercarry rotations, delay Gilberta's Ultimate until just before Rossi's first big hit to maximize debuff uptime.
Availability
v1.4Headhunting banner: Wolf PearlConfidence: 92%
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Potentials
- Origin of Admiration: Battle skill Crimson Shadow and combo skill Movement of Blazing Shadow damage multipliers increased to 1.15x; Wolven Ambrage returns 10 SP after hitting.
- Gap to Perfection: Agility +20, Critical Rate +7%.
- Tangible Duties: Seething Blood triggers grant +8% Base DMG multiplier and restore additional HP equal to Intellect x0.04.
- Innocent Wish: Ultimate energy cost -15%.
- Legendary Destination: Ultimate damage multiplier increased to 1.1x and Critical DMG Dealt +30%.
Best Gifts
Scrimshaw of the PackAurylene CameraYinglung DumbbellsTidestone SpecimenFowlbeast Paper Kite
Scrimshaw of the Pack is her favorite; the other listed gifts are alternatives that also raise trust.
Rossi is Wulfgard's younger sister, called Catello by her. She is referred to as the Wulfperl of Famiglia Luppino; Wulfgard calls her the heart and soul of the Pack even though he is its fangs and claws.