Case File #jiuyuan
A TierJiuyuan Build Guide
An Anima quick‑swap burst Sub‑DPS who sets up Lethal Rose Pact early, then returns to expend Rose Pact Bullets and finish with a frontloaded Ultimate (Pact Settlement). Works well in Blossom teams (increases Blossom instances) and as a flexible burst/SUPPORT pick.
Strengths
- High burst via Ultimate + Lethal Rose Pact detonation
- Synergizes with Blossom teams (more Vita Buds on‑field)
- Quick‑swap playstyle—starts and ends rotations to bookend team damage
- Good crowd control with wide pull Skill
Weaknesses
- Team is often sustainless (Blossom comp lacks sustain)
- Passive Blossom benefits cannot be used in Hexed/Incantation teams
- Her early pull can be undone by other attacks that scatter enemies
Best Arcs
Swallowtail — +15% Anima DMG, +10% Attachment DMG (20% for 6s after Ultimate). Improves Jiuyuan's Attachment (Lethal Rose Pact) damage and Ultimate synergy.
Picture Frame — +20% ATK when HP >50% (or +20% DEF when HP <50%).
Noros — grants +12% ATK for 10s when casting a Redirect skill (once per 20s).
Best Cartridge
Epic 2‑pc: +10% Anima DMG. Legendary 4‑pc: grants CRIT DMG stacks when nearby enemies take Anima DMG (up to 7 stacks, +8% CRIT DMG per stack, persists off‑field).
Best Main Stat: CRIT DMG or Cycle Intensity
- CRIT DMG is the universal main stat for Jiuyuan as a quickswap Sub‑DPS.
- Use Cycle Intensity if running a Blossom team (amplifies Blossom damage).
Module Layout
Required Modules
Bonus: Type II (+6% CRIT Rate)
Total Bonus: +30% CRIT Rate
Substat Priority
- Layout shown activates the 4‑pc Fireflies effect while maximizing the bonus Module.
- Prioritize modules with the listed substats for consistent burst damage.
Best Teams
Blossom composition that uses Jiuyuan to apply Lethal Rose Pact and enable extra Blossom instances (her passive gives more Vita Buds on‑field). Nanally is the Main DPS, Jiuyuan provides burst windows and grouping, Esper Zero assists Cosmos Blossom cycling, and Sakiri buffers.
Nanally
Main DPS
Primary on‑field DPS after Jiuyuan's burst
Jiuyuan
Sub-DPS
Starts and ends the rotation (Skill → off‑field → expend bullets + Ultimate)
Zero
Sub-DPS
Cosmos cycle enabler / quickswap support
Sakiri
Buffer
Generalist buffer and extra crowd control
Jiuyuan opens with Skill to apply Lethal Rose Pact and group enemies.
Switch to Nanally (and others) to run the DPS window while Pact ticks and Blossom procs occur.
Swap back to Jiuyuan, expend Rose Pact Bullets, then use Ultimate to trigger Pact Settlement.
Esper Zero helps generate Blossom/Vita Buds for multiple Blossom instances.
- Great crowd control and Blossom synergy, but team lacks sustain—watch HP and timing.
Hexed/Incantation team built around applying status and bursting. Jiuyuan plays a burst Sub‑DPS role — apply Pact early, then detonate with Ultimate while a Hexed DPS (Nanally or Mint) carries on-field afterwards. Sakiri buffers; Adler provides shielding and Incantation application.
Nanally
Main DPS
Primary DPS (Mint can also fill this slot)
Jiuyuan
Sub-DPS
Burst Sub‑DPS — applies Pact and deals detonation damage
Sakiri
Buffer
Main team buffer
Adler
Support
Shielder and Incantation applier for the Hexed cycle
Alternatives
Jiuyuan casts Skill first to apply Lethal Rose Pact and group.
Swap to Main DPS to do the DPS window with Hexed/Incantation support.
Swap back to Jiuyuan to expend bullets and use Ultimate to maximize Pact Settlement.
Adler provides shields and helps maintain the Hexed cycle uptime.
- Jiuyuan's Blossom passive does not apply in this team comp (so you lose Blossom-specific benefits).
- Designed for burst windows rather than continuous Blossom play.
Skill Priority
Intel Hunter (Skill)
Applies Lethal Rose Pact and groups enemies. Level later—its value is utility + Pact application.
Intel Lock-On (Support Skill)
Provides an additional source of Rose Pact Bullets. Lower priority to level last.
When Secrets Take Shape (Basic Attack)
Used to unload Rose Pact Bullets between rotations. Level second to improve bullet damage.
Final Reckoning (Ultimate)
Main source of Jiuyuan's burst — responsible for the bulk of damage during her combo. Max this first.
Awakening Priority
Intel Superiority
Best awakening — grants 8% DMG increase for every instance of damage Jiuyuan deals to enemies afflicted by Lethal Rose Pact (greatly boosts all Ultimate ticks).
Intel Turns Into Blades
Increases Lethal Rose Pact damage ratio and grants some heal when Pact Settlement triggers — DPS + QoL.
Strike to Kill
Boosts Pact Settlement damage; more useful on later rotations or with Anima teammates.
Know Every Secret
Deals damage to enemies afflicted by Lethal Rose Pact when they attack — inconsistent but can add extra damage.
To Know, To Balance
Grants ATK bonus for inflicting Lethal Rose Pact on up to 3 enemies — modest DPS increase.
Advantage Established
Deals bonus break damage on Ultimate — smallest contribution, take last.
How to Play
Jiuyuan's role is to open fights with her Skill (Lethal Rose Pact and group), let the main DPS run the window while the Pact ticks, then return to expend Rose Pact Bullets and end with her Ultimate to trigger Pact Settlement for big burst damage.
Rotations
- 1 Standard full rotation: Jiuyuan Skill → Shield/Mitigation Skill → Buffer Skill → Buffer Ultimate → Esper Zero Skill → Switch to DPS and perform rotation → Swap back → Jiuyuan Ultimate (end combo)
- 2 Gameplay loop: Jiuyuan goes first to apply Pact → Off‑field team DPS window → Return to Jiuyuan to expend bullets + Ultimate
Tips
- Start every combat by using Jiuyuan's Skill to group and apply Lethal Rose Pact.
- Switch to your main/secondary DPS to run their rotation while Pact deals continuous HP damage.
- When the DPS window ends, swap back, expend Rose Pact Bullets, and finish with Ultimate to trigger Pact Settlement.
- If running Blossom teams, pair with Cosmos characters (e.g., Esper Zero) to get more Blossom instances.