Case File #adler
B TierAdler Build Guide
Adler supports the team by providing shields that scale with DEF and DoT damage that scales on standard damage means. Overall, he is placed in B-tier because his damage is lacking compared to other DPS units, and he is mainly sought out for his shielding.
Strengths
- Scales well with DEF, making his shields strong.
- Provides both shielding and DoT support.
- Fits well into Scorch and Hexed team compositions.
- Ultimate can apply extra DoT to lone enemies.
Weaknesses
- Damage output is lacking compared to dedicated DPS units.
- Usually played for shielding rather than damage.
- B-tier viability limits his appeal in endgame content.
- Needs DEF stacking to maximize shield value.
Best Arcs
Increases HP by 10%. Strengthens shields by 10% while the wearer's HP is above 50%.
Increases wearer's DEF by 26% for 10s when taking damage. Triggers at most once every 20s.
Grants the wearer 10% ATK, 10% DEF, and 10% HP when the team has at least 3 different Esper Types.
Best Cartridge
Epic (2): DEF +15%. Legendary (4): Increases wearer's shields by 20%.
Best Main Stat: DEF%
- Stack DEF% to improve shields and team survivability.
- Other stats like Incantation DMG Bonus and CRIT are available but cater more to Adler's DoT potential.
Module Layout
Required Modules
Bonus: Type III (+12% DEF)
Total Bonus: +72% DEF
Substat Priority
- This layout activates Kingdom's Guard's 4-piece effect while maximizing DEF bonuses.
- Prioritize sub stats that increase Adler's overall DEF for stronger shields.
Best Teams
Adler supports a Scorch team as a shield/DoT support, paired with Baicang and Daffodill.
Baicang
Main DPS
Daffodill
Sub-DPS
Sakiri
Buffer
Can be replaced by Haniel for Discord variant.
Adler
Support
Shield support and Incantation DoT.
Alternatives
Use Adler first to cast Skill and shield the team.
Swap to Sakiri to buff, then Daffodill and Baicang for damage.
Use Adler's Ultimate on lone enemies for extra DoT.
- Adler's Incantation output makes him a good fit for Scorch teams.
A variant of the Scorch team that replaces Sakiri with Haniel to trigger Discord instead.
Baicang
Main DPS
Daffodill
Sub-DPS
Haniel
Buffer
Replaces Sakiri in the Scorch team.
Adler
Support
Shield support and Incantation DoT.
Alternatives
Use Adler first to cast Skill and shield the team.
Swap to Haniel to buff, then Daffodill and Baicang for damage.
Use Adler's Ultimate on lone enemies for extra DoT.
- Taking Haniel instead of Sakiri turns the team into a Discord team.
Adler can also work in Hexed teams with Nanally and Jiuyuan, leveraging high Anima and Incantation presence.
Use Nanally and Jiuyuan to apply frequent Hexed procs.
Adler provides shields and Incantation DoT support.
- The team's high Anima and Incantation presence allows frequent Hexed procs.
Skill Priority
Pristine Reflection (Support Skill)
Provides bonus Incantation damage, but offers not much else.
Deliverance (Basic Attack)
Basic Attacks are leveled last or outright ignored since Adler will normally use Skill and Ultimate more often.
Tranquility (Ultimate)
Leveled next for its burst damage, which is amplified against lone enemies such as bosses.
Evil's Bane (Skill)
Adler's DoT and shielding are based around this ability, so level this first to max out on both continuous damage and protective shielding.
Awakening Priority
All Forms Are Void
Extends Adler's shield duration to 12s from 8s, improving his quality-of-life and primary use case. Get this first.
Perception
Increases the strength of Adler's shield, making it the second-priority Awakening.
Formation
Absorbs extra damage when the shield breaks, giving it deceptively more strength. Get this third.
Discernment
Refunds a portion of Adler's Ultimate cost when casting his Ultimate. Useful quality-of-life.
Form
Gives Adler slightly more damage on his Skill after using his Ultimate, useful when shields and damage are already formidable.
Sensation
Provides Adler with slightly more damage output, but is usually saved for last since he is mainly used for shielding and maintaining Incantation DMG.
How to Play
Adler is typically run first to cast his Skill and summon a shield. Use his Ultimate to apply Incantation DoT, then swap to Sub-DPS or DPS to continue the fight.
Rotations
- 1Adler Skill → Swap to Buffer → Swap to Sub-DPS → Swap to DPS → Adler Ultimate if enemy is alone
Tips
- Against lone opponents or bosses, Adler's Ultimate summons perform a second strike, dealing extra Incantation DMG.
- Pair Adler with Chaos characters for Scorch, or Anima for Hexed, though he fits Scorch better.
- Have Adler go first or just before your DPS units so the shield is active when damage comes in.
- Use Adler's Ultimate to apply Incantation DoT in Scorch teams.