Case File #hathor
A TierHathor Build Guide
Hathor is a Burst DPS character capable of dealing large amounts of Lakshana DMG thanks to her Ultimate and empowered Skill. Stacking her Express Delivery Power helps charge her Ultimate quickly, allowing her to deal bursts of damage in relatively quick intervals. While strong, her Burst damage relies heavily on the number of Express Delivery Power stacks that she has, which requires proper usage of her Skill.
Strengths
- High burst damage with Ultimate and empowered Skill
- Quick Ultimate charge via Express Delivery Power stacks
- Synergizes well with Cosmos and Psyche characters for element reactions
Weaknesses
- Burst damage depends on Express Delivery Power stacks
- Requires careful timing to maximize stacks
- Relies on team to trigger Remora or Stain for full potential
Best Arcs
Increases Lakshana DMG by 15%. Increases the wearer's Redirect Skill and Ultimate DMG by 10% for 10s after casting Ultimate. Increases the wearer's Redirect Skill DMG by 5% per cast while active, up to 2 stacks.
Increases ATK by 12%. Increases the wearer's damage to Broken enemies by 12%. Restores 30% HP to the wearer if a Broken enemy is defeated. Triggers at most once every 30s.
Deals additional Incantation DMG equal to 200% of ATK when the wearer triggers a Parry Attack.
Best Cartridge
Epic (2): Lakshana DMG +10%. Legendary (4): Increases Crit Chance by 14%. Team triggering Remora or Stain increases the bonus to 14% for 20s.
Best Main Stat: CRIT DMG or Lakshana DMG Bonus
- Hathor's Passive Skill increases her CRIT Rate when attacking enemies affected by Remora. Additionally, her Engine Resonance Awakening increases the CRIT Rate of her empowered Skill with each cast. As such, try to get CRIT DMG as the Cartridge Main Stat to maximize the damage of her Crits. Alternatively, if you already have a lot of Crit DMG from her Module Substats, then you can opt to get Lakshana DMG instead to spread out her damage bonuses and avoid diminishing returns.
Module Layout
Required Modules
Bonus: Type III Module
Total Bonus: +40% Attack
Substat Priority
- Shown above is the best Module layout when using the Street Boxer Cartridge. The layout contains all of the pieces needed to activate Street Boxer's 4-piece effect, while also maximizing the bonuses from the bonus Module. Try to get Modules that have the sub stats listed above to improve Hathor's damage output. There is no need to try and get ATK% in your substats as her Module bonus already provides a sizable amount.
Best Teams
Hathor will serve as this team's Main DPS, dealing huge bursts of damage with her Skill and Ultimate. Esper Zero will be the Sub-DPS, rotating in to apply Remora on enemies. Hathor can take advantage of this with her Delay Warning passive, which increases Remora's duration, as well as the team's Crit Rate against enemies affected by it. Jiuyuan will be the team's second Sub-DPS, increasing the team's damage output thanks to Lethal Rose Pact, Pact Settlement, and her passive that increases the number of Vita Buds that Blossom Cycles produce. For the Support, you can choose between Fadia and Haniel.
Hathor
Main DPS
Zero
Sub-DPS
Applies Remora on enemies.
Jiuyuan
Sub-DPS
Increases team damage output with Lethal Rose Pact and Blossom Cycles.
Haniel
Support
Provides damage buff and additional attacks.
Alternatives
Jiuyuan Skill → Haniel Skill → Haniel Ultimate → Swap to Hathor (Stain Trigger) → Swap to Esper Zero → Esper Zero Skill → Esper Zero Ultimate → Swap to Hathor (Remora Trigger) → Hathor Skill (Hold if possible) → Hathor Ultimate → Hathor Empowered Skill 3x → Swap to Esper Zero (Refresh Remora) → Esper Zero Skill → Swap to Jiuyuan (Blossom Trigger) → Jiuyuan Ultimate
- This rotation focuses on powering Hathor as much as possible before she performs her damage rotation. Haniel's Skill and Ultimate provides a damage buff and additional attacks to the active character, and can help trigger Stain, which increases the Lakshana damage enemies take. Esper Zero, on the other hand, can help trigger Remora, which debuffs enemies and increases the team's CRIT Rate against them thanks to Hathor's passive skill. Additionally, Jiuyuan can apply Lethal Rose Pact, which increases the team's overall damage output thanks to its DOT effect.
- When using Hathor's Skill, try to time it in such a way that you will get hit while charging the attack, as this allows you to get more stacks for your empowered Skill.
Skill Priority
Rapid Delivery (Basic Attack)
Hathor's Basic Attacks are strong, and can be used when her Skill is on cooldown or when charging Cycle Energy. Improve this next if you have the resources.
Impact Point Designation (Support Skill)
Hathor's Support Skill deals a good amount of damage, so improve this when you have extra resources.
Rider Express (Ultimate)
Because Hathor can quickly charge her Ultimate, upgrade it next to increase her damage output.
Aerial Command (Skill)
A bulk of Hathor's damage will come from her Skill. As such, prioritize improving this first.
Awakening Priority
Elite Courier
Prioritize getting this Awakening, as this instantly grants Hathor 6 stacks of Express Delivery Power when she holds her Redirect Skill for the first time each fight.
Engine Resonance
Get this Awakening second to increase the Crit Chance of Hathor's empowered Skill whenever she uses it.
Regular Sandwich
This Awakening provides Hathor with up to 15% additional damage whenever she gets an Express Delivery Power stack.
Thorn Dominion
Unlocking this Awakening provides Hathor with an additional Express Delivery Power stack whenever the Excellent Rating Lock and Five-Star Tracking effects expire.
Daily Life Walkthrough
Getting this Awakening increases Hathor's Crit DMG when she enters the Emergency Delivery state after using her Ultimate.
Lost Wings
This Awakening increases the damage that Hathor deals to non-Boss targets.
How to Play
If you have a Psyche or Cosmos character with full Cycle Energy, start combat with them to trigger Stain or Remora. Use Hathor's Skill to gain Express Delivery Power stacks. Hold the Skill to get more stacks if attacked. Use Basic Attack to gain Ultimate Energy. Once full stacks and enough Ultimate Energy, use Ultimate to enter Emergency Delivery state, then cast empowered Skill three times.
Rotations
- 1 Jiuyuan Skill → Haniel Skill → Haniel Ultimate → Swap to Hathor (Stain Trigger) → Swap to Esper Zero → Esper Zero Skill → Esper Zero Ultimate → Swap to Hathor (Remora Trigger) → Hathor Skill (Hold if possible) → Hathor Ultimate → Hathor Empowered Skill 3x → Swap to Esper Zero (Refresh Remora) → Esper Zero Skill → Swap to Jiuyuan (Blossom Trigger) → Jiuyuan Ultimate
Tips
- Combo her Basic Attack and Knockup to maximize damage while Skill is on cooldown
- Use Skill to get Express Delivery Power stacks; holding the Skill button gives more stacks if hit
- Use Ultimate when you have full stacks to enter Emergency Delivery state
- Team up with Cosmos or Psyche characters for element reactions