Lifeng

endgame sub dps

physical_dps vulnerability_applier buffer sub_dps

Lifeng excels at enabling Physical teams by applying Physical Susceptibility with his Battle Skill. His Combo Skill grants Link, boosting the next skill or Ultimate used by the team. This makes him a top-tier sub-DPS for Physical compositions, though his performance relies on proper skill sequencing.

This endgame sub-DPS build focuses on amplifying Lifeng's damage output while maintaining his team buff role. Mountain Bearer and the Bonekrusha set together provide high Strength, ATK, and Physical DMG, with a stacking Battle Skill damage buff after Combo Skills. It transforms Lifeng into a formidable damage dealer after setting up Vulnerability and Link.

Insights

Core Mechanics

Turbid Avatar applies Physical Susceptibility if the target has no Vulnerability, increasing Physical damage taken.
When the controlled operator's Final Strike hits an enemy with Physical Susceptibility or Breach, Lifeng triggers his Combo Skill to grant Link.
Link boosts the damage of the next Battle Skill or Ultimate used by any team member, enabling powerful burst windows.
His Ultimate Heart of the Unmoving consumes Link for massive extra damage and applies additional Vulnerability stacks.

Scaling

Early on, Lifeng provides strong utility with vulnerability application and decent damage; investment amplifies his buffing role.
He scales primarily with Agility and Strength, making ATK%, Physical DMG%, and Agility/Strength boosts high priority.
With mid-game gear, his team buff potential shines; late-game builds maximize his personal damage and Link uptime.

Team Role

Lifeng fills a sub-DPS and enabler role in Physical-focused teams. He sets up Physical Susceptibility before allies attack, then uses his Combo Skill during the controlled operator's final strike to apply a damage amp. He can follow up with his own Ultimate to consume the Link for a nuke. He synergizes well with operators who can trigger Final Strikes quickly and benefit from Physical DMG bonuses.

Weapon

mountain_bearer Best

6★ Lance

valiant Rank 2

6★ Lance

chimeric_justice Rank 3

5★ Lance

pathfinders_beacon Rank 4

4★ Lance

Weapon Stat Priority

efficacy physical_dmg_boost agility_boost

Gear

battle_skill_damage

Pieces

armor

gloves

core 1

core 2

Stat Priority

1 efficacy 2 physical_dmg_boost 3 agility_boost

Explanation

Mountain Bearer is chosen for its large Agility boost and synergy with Lifeng's constant Vulnerability application.

The Bonekrusha set's effect (Battle Skill DMG +30% per Combo Skill) aligns perfectly with his rotation, especially if two Combo Skills are triggered before the next Battle Skill.

Swordmancer gloves provide a mix of offensive stats, and stacking multiple Bonekrusha Masks maximizes damage against Staggered foes, common in Physical teams.

Notes

Grants high Strength, ATK, and Physical DMG; Mountain Bearer amplifies damage against Vulnerable enemies.
Bonekrusha set increases Battle Skill DMG after Combo Skill, stacking up to twice for a huge burst.