ancient_canal

5-STARClaymores

Skills

Brutality: Lands of Yore

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Arts Intensity +{phy_spell_up:0}.
After the wielder consumes Vulnerability stack(s), the wielder gains Physical DMG Dealt +[{phy_dmg_up_mult:0.0%}×Stacks Consumed] for {duration:0}s.
Effects of the same name cannot stack.

Lv	phy spell up	phy dmg up mult	duration
1	10	0.05	20
2	12	0.06	20
3	14	0.07	20
4	16	0.08	20
5	18	0.09	20
6	20	0.1	20
7	22	0.11	20
8	24	0.12	20
9	28	0.14	20

Strength Boost [M]

attr str

Strength +{str}

Lv	str
1	16
2	28
3	41
4	54
5	67
6	80
7	92
8	105
9	124

Arts Intensity Boost [M]

attr physpell

Arts Intensity +{physpell:0}

Lv	physpell
1	8
2	14
3	20
4	27
5	33
6	40
7	46
8	52
9	62

Best Characters

Characters whose builds recommend this weapon.

Da PanB

Alternative #4Physical

Mi FuS+

Alternative #4Physical

Claymores Characters

All characters that can equip this weapon type.

Build Notes

Da Pan—endgame dps

Rank #4

This endgame build focuses on maximizing Da Pan's burst damage through Vulnerability consumption. Amaranthine Tassel provides a solid base of Attack and Physical DMG, while Grizzled Edge turns every Crush into a powerful Physical DMG buff. The off-set Swordmancer NAV Beacon adds Arts Intensity for extra consistency. In AoE encounters, Da Pan can rapidly reduce Combo Skill cooldown via his Ultimate, making this build highly effective against groups.

Amaranthine Tassel is chosen because its Attack and Physical DMG bonuses directly amplify Da Pan's Combo Skill and Ultimate damage.

Grizzled Edge's 4-piece effect synergizes perfectly with Da Pan's Vulnerability consumption, granting Physical DMG after Crush; the buff can be increased further if the target has Physical Susceptibility, is Staggered, or has attached Originium Crystals.

Exemplar is a strong alternative due to its huge Physical DMG boost, which Da Pan can maximize with a single Ultimate cast. Phantom Pain works but is harder to stack because Da Pan seldom uses Battle Skill and needs 4 Vulnerability stacks for Combo Skill.

Amaranthine Tassel boosts Attack and Physical DMG, matching Da Pan's burst windows.
Grizzled Edge set triggers after consuming Vulnerability stacks to apply Crush, granting a large Physical DMG buff.
Swordmancer NAV Beacon provides extra Arts Intensity as an off-set piece.

Da Pan—early game dps

Best in Slot

This early-game build uses Ancient Canal and Armored MSGR to give Da Pan a strong foundation of Strength and Attack. The gear set's defensive bonus helps him survive early encounters, while the weapon's Physical DMG and Arts Intensity allow him to contribute solid damage. It serves as a reliable stepping stone until players can obtain the endgame Grizzled Edge setup.

Ancient Canal gives bonus Strength and Arts Intensity, which are Da Pan's primary damage stats in the early game.

Armored MSGR directly increases Strength and grants survivability through DMG Reduction, letting Da Pan stay on the field longer.

The extra ATK from gear pieces helps Da Pan's Basic Attacks remain useful while he builds up Vulnerability stacks for his Combo Skill.

Ancient Canal is the strongest early free-to-play weapon for Da Pan, offering Arts Intensity and Physical DMG.
Armored MSGR provides +50 Strength and helpful DMG Reduction when HP is below 50%, improving survivability.
This build is intended to smooth Da Pan's early progression and make his basic attacks and skills hit harder.

Mi Fu—endgame dps

Rank #4

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.

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.

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.

Mi Fu—early game dps

Best in Slot

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.

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.

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.