Case File #haniel
B Tier TierHaniel Build Guide
Haniel is a Buffer who increases her team's ATK and can also act as an off-field sub-DPS by dealing damage while switched out. Beyond her buffs and off-field damage, she does not offer much else, so you will usually apply her buffs and then quickly swap to another teammate.
Strengths
- Can increase the team's ATK with her buffs.
- Deals damage while off-field, functioning as a sub-DPS.
- Thrives alongside Lakshana or Chaos characters, enabling Stain or Nova.
Weaknesses
- Offers little beyond her buffs and off-field damage.
- Requires quick swapping to other team members after applying buffs.
- Relies on Hootie's uptime and teammates to fully utilize her kit.
Best Arcs
Beat King: Increases the active character's ATK by 10% while the wearer is off-field, and increases the active character's ATK by 2% when the wearer deals damage, up to 4 stacks and triggering at most once every 2s. Also increases Psyche DMG by 12% while the wearer is active, and by 2% when dealing Psyche DMG with a Basic Attack, up to 10 stacks.
Nacupeda: Increases HP by 24%. On Ultimate, grants one of three random effects: heal the lowest-HP ally for 20% of their Max HP, grant a shield equal to 20% of the wearer's Max HP for 15s, or heal all allies for 10% HP. Triggers once every 30s.
Picture Frame: Increases ATK by 20% when the wearer's HP is above 50%; increases DEF by 20% when HP is below 50%.
Best Cartridge
Epic (2): Charge Efficiency +12%. Legendary (4): Increases all allies' ATK by 15% for 20s after the wearer casts Ultimate. Effect does not stack.
Best Main Stat: Cycle Intensity or Psyche DMG Bonus
- Cycle Intensity is generally best for boosting Esper Cycles like Nova and Discord for the team.
- Psyche DMG Bonus is better if you want Haniel to deal more damage during her short burst window.
Module Layout
Required Modules
Bonus: Type III (+10% ATK)
Total Bonus: +60% Attack
Substat Priority
- Sub stat priority: Cycle Intensity > Break Intensity = DMG = ATK% > ATK.
- This layout activates Speedy Hedgehog's 4-piece effect while maximizing the bonus Module stats.
Best Teams
Haniel serves as the support for a Discord-focused team. She provides an ATK buff and additional damage, with Daffodill as the Sub-DPS. The final slot can be Adler or Sakiri for more support, or Jiuyuan for grouping and damage. Nanally, Hathor, or Baicang can fill the Main DPS role. Applying Nova and Scorch grants access to the Discord Eclipse Cycle.
Haniel
Support
Provides ATK buffs and off-field damage.
Daffodill
Sub-DPS
Deals damage off-field.
Nanally
Main DPS (Flex)
Flexible: use Hathor for Stain or Baicang for extra Scorch.
Adler
Sub-DPS/Support (Flex)
Flexible: use Sakiri for support or Jiuyuan for grouping and damage.
Apply Scorch before Nova to activate Discord.
Use Haniel's Skill to buff the team's ATK, then swap to your DPS.
Use Haniel's Ultimate before her Skill to double her buffs.
- Requires a Chaos and an Incantation character to trigger the Discord Eclipse Cycle.
- Haniel can steal ATK from enemies when her Nova ends.
Haniel serves as the support for a Charge team, providing an ATK buff and additional damage via Hootie. Hathor and Esper Zero act as Sub-DPS, enabling Stain and Remora Esper Cycles. Nanally is the Main DPS and can activate Blossom alongside Esper Zero. This team also benefits from the Charge Esper Cycle, charging Ultimates faster when Vita Pistils hit an enemy affected by Remora.
Haniel
Support
Provides ATK buffs and off-field damage.
Hathor
Sub-DPS (Flex)
Flexible: Skia can replace her.
Nanally
Main DPS (Flex)
Flexible: Mint can replace her.
Zero
Sub-DPS
Enables Remora and Stain; activates Blossom with Nanally.
Alternatives
Apply Haniel's buffs before activating Charge.
Use Haniel's Ultimate before her Skill to maximize buff uptime.
Focus on charging Ultimates quickly via the Charge Esper Cycle.
- Requires Nanally or Mint as the Main DPS.
- Hathor or Skia provides Stain for extra Psyche damage.
Skill Priority
Easter Egg Time (Support Skill)
Level next to improve the damage Haniel deals when switching in.
Genesse Technique (Basic Attack)
Haniel rarely uses Basic Attacks, so it can be upgraded later.
Silent Moonlit Forest Guardian (Skill)
Most important part of her kit; buffs the team and provides off-field damage. Prioritize this first.
A Melody Named Haniel (Ultimate)
Empowers the effects of her Skill; level this second.
Awakening Priority
Legendary! The g'old back row window seat!
Increases Hootie's duration, raising its overall damage output, and extends Haniel's buff duration.
Finale! For the coming dawn!
Lowers Hootie's cooldown, allowing you to get him back on the field quickly.
Crisis! Shattering trust!
Improves Haniel's Psyche DMG whenever she uses her Ultimate and enters the Paranormal Ace state.
New here! Genius transfer student reporting in!
Increases the max amount of Plot Armor stacks and Paranormal Cannon ricochets, empowering Haniel's Skill.
The hero team is formed!
Increases Haniel's Crit Chance while in the Paranormal Ace state.
Seaside! Beach episode!
Buffs Haniel's next attack after she triggers Ensemble while in the Paranormal Ace state.
How to Play
Haniel is a Buffer and off-field sub-DPS. Start with a Lakshana or Chaos character with full Cycle Energy so you can swap to Haniel and immediately trigger Stain or Nova. Use Haniel's Skill to place Hootie for an ATK buff, then swap to your DPS to trigger Hootie's additional attacks. Use her Ultimate before her Skill to double the buffs and extend uptime.
Rotations
- 1Sustain/Mitigation Skill → Haniel Ultimate → Haniel Skill → Swap to Sub-DPS
Tips
- Use Haniel's Skill before switching to your Main or Sub-DPS to take advantage of the ATK boost.
- Use her Ultimate before her Skill: Ultimate lasts 10s and Skill lasts 8s, giving complete uptime on both buffs.
- In a Discord team, apply Scorch first, then Nova to activate Discord.
- In a Charge team, apply Haniel's buffs before activating Charge.
- Pair Haniel with Lakshana characters for Stain or Chaos characters for Nova; Chaos is preferred because Haniel steals ATK from enemies when Nova ends.