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4-STARSword

Skills

Intellect Boost [S]

attr wisd

Intellect +{wisd}

Lv	wisd
1	12
2	21
3	31
4	40
5	50
6	60
7	69
8	79
9	93

ATK Boost [S]

attr atk

Attack +{atk:0.0%}

Lv	atk
1	0.03
2	0.054
3	0.078
4	0.102
5	0.126
6	0.15
7	0.174
8	0.198
9	0.234

Pursuit: Unending Cycle

combo

When the wielder casts a combo skill, the wielder gains ATK +{atk_up:0.0%} for {duration:0}s.
Effects of the same name cannot stack.

Lv	atk up	duration
1	0.12	20
2	0.144	20
3	0.168	20
4	0.192	20
5	0.216	20
6	0.24	20
7	0.264	20
8	0.288	20
9	0.336	20

Best Characters

Characters whose builds recommend this weapon.

LaevatainSS

Alternative #4Fire

Sword Characters

All characters that can equip this weapon type.

Build Notes

Laevatain—endgame dps

Rank #4

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.

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.

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.

Laevatain—early game dps

Rank #2

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.

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.

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.