Case File #edgar
C TierEdgar Build Guide
Edgar is a healer capable of topping up the party's HP with his Skill and Ultimate. His healing abilities are stationary, making it difficult to heal teammates against mobile enemies.
Strengths
- Consistent healing over time
- Can fully charge an ally's Ultimate every 30 seconds with his passive Gentle Edge when Charge is triggered
Weaknesses
- Healing abilities are stationary; Skill locks him in place, Ultimate is a fixed area
- Vulnerable while channeling Skill
Best Arcs
Best Cartridge
Epic (2): HP +10%. Legendary (4): Increases Healing Bonus by 20%.
Best Main Stat: Healing Bonus or HP%
- Healing Bonus is recommended as main stat since HP% can be obtained from substats.
Module Layout
Required Modules
Bonus: Type III
Total Bonus: +60% HP
Substat Priority
- Focus on HP% and HP substats to maximize healing.
Best Teams
Focuses on Charge Eclipse Cycle. Edgar supports by applying Remora and charging Ultimates.
Edgar
Support
Healer and Remora applier.
Hathor
Sub-DPS (Flex)
Can apply Remora; alternative is Skia.
Nanally
Main DPS (Flex)
Main DPS and Charge trigger; alternative is Mint.
Jiuyuan
Sub-DPS (Flex)
For stronger Blossom reactions; alternative is Zero.
Alternatives
Apply Remora with Edgar or another character.
Trigger Charge to restore Ultimate energy.
Use Edgar's passive Gentle Edge for full Ultimate recharge every 30s.
- Edgar's passive provides Ultimate energy boost when Charge is triggered.
Edgar heals while a Blossom team deals damage.
Edgar
Support
Healer and support.
Nanally
Main DPS (Flex)
Main DPS; alternative is Mint.
Zero
Sub-DPS
Triggers Blossom reactions.
Jiuyuan
Sub-DPS
Strengthens Blossom reactions.
Alternatives
Edgar heals and applies Remora.
Zero triggers Blossom.
Jiuyuan enhances Blossom damage.
Nanally/Mint deals main damage.
- Blossom reactions provide additional damage and utility.
Skill Priority
Weight of Knowledge (Support Skill)
Used when switching in; upgrade for damage but not urgent.
Combat Practice (Basic Attack)
Low priority as Edgar rarely auto-attacks.
Finnegan's Wake (Ultimate)
Deals damage and heals over time in an area; upgrade second.
Wild Current (Skill)
Primary healing and damage source; upgrade first.
Awakening Priority
One of the Eibon Detectives
Improves Skill healing on low-health allies; great for emergencies.
Visitor from Planet Curiosity
Ultimate provides DEF boost to allies in range; enhances support.
Intern Anomaly
Caps Skill cooldown extension to 3 seconds; allows longer channeling.
Skilled Strategist
Increases Skill damage; adds offensive capability while healing.
Guardian of the Antique Shop's Light
Increases Max HP; improves healing and survivability.
Anomaly-Loving Observer
Gains Keys of Truth from ally Support Skills; each Key extends Ultimate duration by 1s. Best after unlocking passive Unchanging Warmth.
How to Play
Edgar's gameplay revolves around channeling his Skill for sustained healing and using his Ultimate to create a healing zone for allies. He excels in Charge team compositions where his passive can fully charge an ally's Ultimate every 30 seconds.
Rotations
- 1 Start with Edgar: apply Remora with basic attacks or skill.
- 2 Switch to Sub-DPS or Main DPS to build Charge.
- 3 When Charge is triggered, Edgar's passive will give the active character 120 Ultimate Energy.
- 4 Use Edgar's Ultimate to heal the team during tough fights.
- 5 Repeat the cycle with a 30-second cooldown on the passive Ultimate charge.
Tips
- Hold the Skill button to increase healing output, but stay alert to dodge attacks.
- Deploy Ultimate when your DPS needs healing so they can continue attacking inside the zone.
- Focus on triggering Charge to utilize Edgar's passive for instant Ultimate recharges.
- Use Edgar in teams that can benefit from Remora and Charge mechanics.