Case File #haniel
B Tier TierHaniel Build Guide
A Psyche buffer who summons Hootie to grant an ATK buff while off-field and deals additional off‑field damage. Works best as a support that briefly provides big team ATK windows and supplementary damage before swapping back to your main DPS.
Strengths
- Strong team ATK buff via Hootie (off‑field support)
- Provides off‑field damage and extra ricochets when empowered by her Ultimate
- Can function as a sub‑DPS while remaining off‑field
Weaknesses
- Limited utility outside of her buff + off‑field damage
- You'll usually swap her out after applying buffs, so uptime on her personal damage window is short
- Some Arc/cartridge choices are RNG or situational
Best Arcs
Beat King — While Haniel is off‑field, increases the active character's ATK (10%) and grants small stacking ATK when Haniel deals damage (up to 4 stacks). Also boosts Psyche DMG while Haniel is active and grants stacking Psyche DMG from Basic Attacks.
Nacupeda — Increases HP significantly and grants one random team effect when the wearer casts an Ultimate (healing single ally, a shield, or team HP recovery).
Picture Frame — Increases ATK by 20% when the wearer's HP is above 50% (and increases DEF when below 50%).
Best Cartridge
Epic (2): Charge Efficiency +12%. Legendary (4): After wearer casts Ultimate, increase all allies' ATK by 15% for 20s (non‑stacking).
Best Main Stat: Cycle Intensity or Psyche DMG Bonus
- Cycle Intensity is preferred for team bonus and stronger Esper cycle contributions.
- Psyche DMG Bonus is a valid choice if you prioritize Haniel's short burst damage window.
Module Layout
Required Modules
Bonus: Type III (+10% ATK)
Total Bonus: +60% Attack
Substat Priority
- Use the shown layout to both complete the Speedy Hedgehog 4-piece effect and maximize the bonus Module.
- Prioritize modules with the substats listed to improve Haniel's support and damage output.
Best Teams
Haniel provides the ATK buff (Hootie) and off‑field damage; build a Discord composition with characters that apply Scorch/Nova to enable the Discord Eclipse cycle.
Haniel
Support
Primary buffer — place Hootie then swap out.
Daffodill
Sub-DPS
Sub‑DPS to apply relevant cycles and supplement damage.
Nanally
Main DPS
Primary damage dealer in this recommended variant.
Adler
Sub-DPS/Support (Flex)
Extra grouping/support option in the fourth slot.
Alternatives
Start with a Lakshana/Chaos character to apply Stain or Nova where needed, swap to Haniel to place Hootie and apply her buff, then swap to main DPS to consume the buff and trigger Ensemble attacks.
Coordinate Scorch → Nova timings in a Discord team to guarantee Discord activation and maximize damage.
- This composition gives access to the Discord Eclipse Cycle (Scorch → Nova).
- Main DPS choice depends on whether you want Stain (Lakshana), Hexed (Anima), or extra Scorch.
Haniel acts as the charge/support buffer: Speedy Hedgehog + Cycle synergy to accelerate Ultimates and provide an ATK buff on cast. Best when your team wants to take advantage of Charge/Remora cycles.
Haniel
Support
Primary buff/charge support.
Hathor
Sub-DPS (Flex)
Sub‑DPS and Stain applier (can be replaced).
Nanally
Main DPS
Main DPS for Charge team.
Zero
Sub-DPS
Esper Zero as an additional Sub‑DPS to enable Blossom/Charge interactions.
Alternatives
Use Haniel to apply the ATK buff and accelerate Ultimates (Speedy Hedgehog) so your DPS can capitalize on Charge/Remora cycles.
Sequence Ultimates so Remora/Vita Pistils interactions charge Ultimates faster when intended.
- Good if you want faster Ultimate uptime and team ATK windows rather than pure Haniel self-damage.
Skill Priority
Easter Egg Time (Support Skill)
Improves Haniel's damage when switching in; useful but lower priority since she'll often be off‑field.
Genesse Technique (Basic Attack)
Basic Attack is least important for typical Haniel play; upgrade later if you have spare resources.
Silent Moonlit Forest Guardian (Skill)
Primary skill: summons Hootie to apply an ATK buff and generate Four‑Part Harmony stacks that trigger Ensemble for area damage. Top priority to level.
A Melody Named Haniel (Ultimate)
Empowers Hootie (increases damage and area) and increases ricochet cap—level second to enhance buffs and burst.
Awakening Priority
Legendary! The g'old back row window seat!
Increases Hootie's duration and the duration of Haniel's buff — biggest boost to total Hootie damage and team buff uptime.
Finale! For the coming dawn!
Reduces Hootie's cooldown so you can place it more frequently — improves recurring damage and team buff cadence.
Crisis! Shattering trust!
Boosts Haniel's Psyche DMG when she uses her Ultimate and enters Paranormal Ace — increases her burst damage while Ultimate is active.
New here! Genius transfer student reporting in!
Increases max Plot Armor stacks and Paranormal Cannon ricochets, strengthening her Skill's damage potential.
The hero team is formed!
Gives increased Crit Chance while in Paranormal Ace state — useful for improving damage consistency in her empowered state.
Seaside! Beach episode!
Buffs Haniel's next attack after Ensemble when in Paranormal Ace — a quality‑of‑life damage increase for follow‑up hits.
How to Play
Haniel is used primarily to apply a temporary ATK buff (via Hootie) and then hand the fight off to your main DPS. Cast her Ultimate to empower Hootie, place Hootie with her Skill, then swap out immediately to trigger extra attacks from Hootie and benefit from the ATK window.
Rotations
- 1 Standard Rotation: Sustain/Mitigation Skill → Haniel Ultimate → Haniel Skill → Swap to Sub‑DPS/Main DPS
- 2 Gameplay Loop (short): 1) If a Lakshana/Chaos teammate has full Cycle Energy, start with them to apply Stain/Nova → 2) Swap to Haniel and place Hootie with her Skill → 3) Immediately swap to your Main/Sub DPS to activate Hootie's extra attacks and consume the buff → 4) If available, use Haniel's Ultimate before her Skill to double/empower the buff.
Tips
- If you have a Lakshana or Chaos character ready, start with them to apply Stain or Nova, then swap to Haniel to place Hootie and trigger the desired cycle (e.g., Scorch → Nova → Discord).
- Use Haniel's Ultimate before her Skill when possible to empower Hootie and double the buff effect during the burst window.
- Equip Speedy Hedgehog to reduce charge time and give an extra team ATK buff on Ultimate; otherwise pick Devil's Blood: Curse to maximize Haniel's personal damage.