Case File #baicang
A Tier TierBaicang Build Guide
Baicang deals a plethora of Incantation DMG from multiple sources in his kit, coupled with versatile combos, making him a solid Main DPS. However, his combos can be difficult to execute and his moveset feels clunky, placing him at A-tier due to other S-ranks being more convenient.
Strengths
- Deals Incantation DMG from multiple sources
- Versatile combos
- Good Main DPS potential
Weaknesses
- Combos can be difficult to execute
- Moveset can feel clunky
Best Arcs
Silent Garden: Increases CRIT DMG by 12% for 5s when the wearer's HP is reduced without taking damage, up to 4 stacks. Unlocks Arc: Silent Garden, which consumes 5% of current HP and randomly performs either Harsh Rebuke (5 instances of 24% ATK Incantation DMG) or Incessant Nagging (6 instances of 18% ATK Incantation DMG, final double).
Tidal Ascension: Grants the wearer 10% ATK, 10% DEF, and 10% HP when the team has at least 3 different Esper Types.
Best Cartridge
Epic (2): Incantation DMG +10%. Legendary (4): Increases wearer's ATK by 6% when a nearby enemy takes Incantation DMG from the Team, up to 6 stacks. Each stack lasts 10s. Effect remains active when off-field.
Best Main Stat: CRIT DMG or Incantation DMG Bonus
- CRIT DMG is preferred for a healthy 1:2 ratio; Incantation DMG Bonus is for minmax but requires good substats.
Module Layout
Required Modules
Bonus: Type III Module
Total Bonus: +30% CRIT Rate
Substat Priority
- Try to get Modules with these sub stats to improve damage consistency.
Best Teams
Baicang serves as the team's main Incantation DPS, dealing burst and sustained damage. Daffodill rotates to break weaknesses and trigger Scorch. Sakiri provides generalist buffs (or Haniel for Discord cycle). Adler provides shielding (alternatives: Jiuyuan for crowd control, Fadia for Discord trigger).
Alternatives
Prerequisite: Shielder/Mitigation Skill → Buffer Skill → Buffer Ultimate → Sub-DPS Skill → Sub-DPS Ultimate → Swap to Baicang.
Baicang AoE Combo: Skill → Basic Attack → Hold Basic Attack → Alt Skill (AoE) → Ultimate → Basic Attack x3 → Dodge Attack → Skill when available.
Baicang Single-Target Combo: Skill → Basic Attack → Standard Dodge → Alt Skill (Single-Target) → Ultimate → Basic Attack x3 → Dodge Attack → Skill when available.
- Baicang should go last in rotation after supports due to long field time.
- Scorch is preferred over Hexed for DoT contribution during long field time.
Skill Priority
Walk the Talk (Basic Attack)
Used frequently in combos but secondary priority as it is an addon to burst rotations.
Break Time Over (Support Skill)
Deals one additional instance of Incantation DoT. Last priority since Baicang is a proactive DPS.
Judgment of Autumn (Ultimate)
Provides considerable burst DMG, passive DoT, and improves all existing damage. Max first.
Generous Guidance (Skill)
Main source of damage, versatile use cases. Max second alongside Ultimate.
Awakening Priority
White Aspect
Free 30% CRIT Rate to Baicang's kit during Ultimate. Justifies first pick.
Yo, Captain!
Bonus damage to Silence and reduces Skill cooldown when Objugate is triggered. QoL upgrade.
In Honor of Moonlight
Extends Ultimate duration from 12s to 16s, reducing downtime between damage windows.
Or Perhaps Blessings
Heals Baicang for the exact HP cost of Camellia Society (and more) during Ultimate, counteracting the Arc's cost.
Curses Spoken Into Being
Increases Power Word generation limit, useful as prerequisite for A2.
Soul Caller
Up to 24% bonus ATK when Power Words are generated. Good when A3 is available.
How to Play
Baicang should go last in team rotation due to long DPS time. Start by using Formless and Unrestrained Words, then cast Silenced Thought (boss) or Such Crime (AoE). Activate Ultimate, use redirect Skill for Silence/Objurgate, then Basic Attack to stack Bless and heal. Swap back when Ultimate ends.
Rotations
- 1Baicang AoE Combo: Skill → Basic Attack → Hold Basic Attack → Alt Skill (AoE) → Ultimate → Basic Attack x3 → Dodge Attack → Skill when available.
- 2Baicang Single-Target Combo: Skill → Basic Attack → Standard Dodge → Alt Skill (Single-Target) → Ultimate → Basic Attack x3 → Dodge Attack → Skill when available.
Tips
- Dodge gives access to Formless Words and Unrestrained Words special attacks.
- Skill has three forms: base (Heart of Heaven and Earth), Silenced Thought (single-target projectiles), and Such Crime (AoE).
- During Ultimate, hitting enemies below 10% HP (5% for bosses) triggers instakill.
- Team with Anima or Chaos characters; Scorch is better due to long field time.
- Bless heals for 5% HP per 3 Basic Attacks during Ultimate.
- Good solo potential due to self-sufficiency and instakill.