Case File #baicang
A TierBaicang Build Guide
Baicang deals a plethora of Incantation DMG that stems from multiple sources in his kit, and is coupled with the combos that give versatility to his use cases. This justifies having him as the Main DPS of your teams. However, his main combos can be difficult to execute, and his moveset can be clunky, leaving him at A-tier due to other S-ranks being more convenient.
Strengths
- High Incantation DMG output from multiple sources
- Versatile combos for different situations
- Strong main DPS potential
- Good solo potential due to self-healing and instakill
Weaknesses
- Combos can be difficult to execute
- Moveset can feel clunky
- Requires a healer when using Best Arc (Camellia Society)
- Long field time requires careful team rotation
Best Arcs
Increases CRIT DMG by 12% for 5s when wearer's HP is reduced without taking damage, up to 4 stacks. Unlocks Arc: Silent Garden, which consumes 5% of current HP and performs Harsh Rebuke (5 instances of 24% ATK Incantation DMG) or Incessant Nagging (6 instances of 18% ATK Incantation DMG, final double).
Grants wearer 10% ATK, 10% DEF, and 10% HP when the team has at least 3 different Esper Types.
Best Cartridge
Epic (2): Incantation DMG +10%. Legendary (4): Increases ATK by 6% per nearby enemy taking Incantation DMG from team, up to 6 stacks, each lasting 10s; works off-field.
Best Main Stat: CRIT DMG or Incantation DMG Bonus
- CRIT DMG is preferred for a balanced 1:2 ratio and consistent damage.
- Incantation DMG Bonus is for minmaxing raw damage but requires good substats.
Module Layout
Required Modules
Bonus: Type III
Total Bonus: +30% CRIT Rate
Substat Priority
- Best layout for activating Crimson: Twin Butterflies' 4-piece effect while maximizing bonus module.
- Aim for sub stats listed to improve damage consistency.
Best Teams
Baicang serves as the team's main Incantation DPS, dealing both burst and sustained damage with his plethora of skills and his Ultimate, with Daffodill rotating to help break enemy weaknesses and triggering Scorch in the process.
Baicang
Main DPS
Daffodill
Sub-DPS
Rotates to break enemy weaknesses and trigger Scorch.
Sakiri
Buffer (Flex)
Provides generalist buffs to prioritize Baicang's damage.
Adler
Sub-DPS/Support (Flex)
General-purpose shielder to keep team alive.
Prerequisite rotation: Shielder/Mitigation Skill → Buffer Skill → Buffer Ultimate → Sub-DPS Skill → Sub-DPS Ultimate → Swap to Baicang.
Baicang AoE combo: Skill → Basic Attack → Hold Basic Attack → Alt Skill (AoE) → Ultimate → Basic Attack x3 → Dodge Attack → Skill when available.
Baicang Single-target combo: Skill → Basic Attack → Standard Dodge → Alt Skill (Single-target) → Ultimate → Basic Attack x3 → Dodge Attack → Skill when available.
- Sakiri is optimal for prioritizing Baicang's damage; Haniel enables Discord Cycle.
- Adler provides shielding; Jiuyuan offers CC and sub-DPS; Fadia is a Discord trigger and tank.
- Scorch is preferred Cycle due to Baicang's long field time.
Skill Priority
Walk the Talk (Basic Attack)
Used a lot in combos but secondary priority; addon to burst damage rotations.
Break Time Over (Support Skill)
Deals one additional Incantation DMG over time; level last as Baicang is proactive DPS.
Judgment of Autumn (Ultimate)
Provides considerable burst DMG, passive DoT damage, and improves all existing damage. Take first.
Generous Guidance (Skill)
Main source of damage; max second due to versatile uses.
Awakening Priority
White Aspect
Free 30% CRIT Rate increase during Ultimate. Highest priority.
Yo, Captain!
Bonus damage to Silence and Skill cooldown reduction when Objugate triggers. Quality-of-life upgrade.
In Honor of Moonlight
Increases Ultimate duration from 12s to 16s, reducing damage downtime.
Or Perhaps Blessings
Heals Baicang for HP cost when using Camellia Society arc. Good with BiS arc.
Curses Spoken Into Being
Increases Power Word generation limit; prerequisite for A2.
Soul Caller
Up to 24% bonus ATK when Power Words generated; good with A3.
How to Play
Baicang should go last in team rotation due to long DPS time. Start by using Formless and Unrestrained Words, then cast Silenced Thought (bosses) or Such Crime (groups). Activate Ultimate, cast Redirect Skill to trigger Silence/Objurgate, then basic attack to stack Bless and heal. Swap out when Ultimate ends.
Rotations
- 1 Prerequisite team rotation: Shielder/Mitigation Skill → Buffer Skill → Buffer Ultimate → Sub-DPS Skill → Sub-DPS Ultimate → Swap to Baicang.
- 2 Baicang AoE combo: Skill → Basic Attack → Hold Basic Attack → Alt Skill (AoE) → Ultimate → Basic Attack x3 → Dodge Attack → Skill when available.
- 3 Baicang Single-target combo: Skill → Basic Attack → Standard Dodge → Alt Skill (Single-target) → Ultimate → Basic Attack x3 → Dodge Attack → Skill when available.
Tips
- Dodge gives access to Formless Words (moving) and Unrestrained Words (standing) as special basic attacks.
- Skill has three forms: Heart of Heaven and Earth (base), Silenced Thought (single-target projectiles), Such Crime (AoE).
- Ultimate activates instakill on enemies below 10% HP (5% for bosses), indicated by black-and-white impact frame.
- Team up with Anima or Chaos characters; Scorch cycle is preferred for long field time.
- Bless stacks heal 5% HP per 3 basic attacks during Ultimate; maximize attacks to heal.
- Good solo potential due to self-sufficiency and instakill.