Case File #haniel
B TierHaniel Build Guide
Haniel is a Buffer who increases her team's ATK and provides off-field damage via Hootie. She excels in teams that can trigger Discord or Charge cycles, but lacks utility beyond buffs, requiring quick swaps.
Strengths
- Increases team ATK with her Skill.
- Deals off-field damage through Hootie.
- Access to Nova and Stain synergies.
Weaknesses
- Limited utility beyond buffs and off-field damage.
- Requires constant swapping to maintain effectiveness.
- Sub-par personal damage without proper setup.
Best Arcs
Increases active character's ATK by 10% while Haniel is off-field, and increases ATK by 2% per hit (max 4 stacks). Also boosts Psyche DMG when active.
Increases HP by 24%. After casting Ultimate, randomly grants one of three effects: heal lowest HP ally, shield, or party heal.
Increases ATK by 20% when HP above 50%, DEF by 20% when HP below 50%.
Best Cartridge
Epic (2): Charge Efficiency +12%. Legendary (4): Increases all allies' ATK by 15% for 20s after casting Ultimate.
Best Main Stat: Cycle Intensity or Psyche DMG Bonus
- Cycle Intensity boosts team damage via Esper Cycles like Nova.
- Psyche DMG Bonus increases Haniel's personal burst damage.
Module Layout
Required Modules
Bonus: Type III (+10% ATK)
Total Bonus: +60% Attack
Substat Priority
- Prioritize Cycle Intensity and Break Intensity for team utility.
- ATK% and DMG boost her personal damage.
Best Teams
Focuses on triggering Discord via Nova and Scorch. Haniel provides ATK buff and off-field damage.
Haniel
Support
Main support, applies buffs and Nova.
Daffodill
Sub-DPS
Provides additional off-field damage and Scorch.
Nanally
Main DPS (Flex)
Flex slot; alternatives include Hathor or Baicang.
Adler
Sub-DPS/Support (Flex)
Flex slot; alternatives include Sakiri or Jiuyuan.
Alternatives
Apply Scorch using Daffodill or Baicang.
Switch to Haniel to apply Nova and activate Discord.
Use Haniel's Skill and Ultimate to buff the team.
Cycle through DPS characters to maximize damage.
- Discord Eclipse Cycle: Scorch + Nova = Discord.
- Haniel's ATK steal from Nova enhances team damage.
Uses Charge mechanics and Remora/Stain synergies. Haniel provides ATK buff and helps charge Ultimates.
Haniel
Support
Applies ATK buff and off-field damage via Hootie.
Hathor
Sub-DPS (Flex)
Flex slot; Skia is an alternative.
Nanally
Main DPS (Flex)
Flex slot; Mint is an alternative.
Zero
Sub-DPS
Provides Remora and Charge synergy.
Alternatives
Apply Stain with Hathor or Haniel.
Use Nanally and Zero to trigger Blossom and Remora.
Haniel's buffs amplify Charge damage.
Charge Esper cycle: Vita Pistils hit Remora-affected enemies to charge Ultimates faster.
- Charge team relies on fast Ultimate cycles.
- Haniel's Skill and Ultimate provide essential ATK boost.
Skill Priority
Easter Egg Time (Support Skill)
Used when switching in. Leveling improves off-field damage.
Genesse Technique (Basic Attack)
Basic Attack is rarely used. Lowest priority.
Silent Moonlit Forest Guardian (Skill)
Summons Hootie to buff team ATK and provide off-field damage. Most important skill.
A Melody Named Haniel (Ultimate)
Empowers Hootie, increasing its damage and area. Essential for maximizing buffs.
Awakening Priority
Legendary! The g'old back row window seat!
Increases Hootie's duration and buff duration. Top priority.
Finale! For the coming dawn!
Reduces Hootie's cooldown for more frequent uptime.
Crisis! Shattering trust!
Boosts Psyche DMG after using Ultimate (Paranormal Ace state).
New here! Genius transfer student reporting in!
Increases Plot Armor stacks and Paranormal Cannon ricochets, enhancing Skill.
The hero team is formed!
Increases Crit Chance while in Paranormal Ace state.
Seaside! Beach episode!
Boosts next attack after triggering Ensemble in Paranormal Ace state.
How to Play
Start combat with a Lakshana or Chaos character if possible. Use Haniel's Skill to summon Hootie and buff ATK, then switch to DPS. Activate Ultimate before Skill to maximize buff duration. In Discord teams, apply Scorch before Nova; in Charge teams, use Haniel's buffs before Charge.
Rotations
- 1 Sustain/Mitigation Skill → Haniel Ultimate → Haniel Skill → Swap to Sub-DPS
Tips
- Haniel's Skill provides ATK buff and off-field damage via Hootie.
- Activate Ultimate to empower Hootie's damage and area.
- Team with Lakshana (Stain) or Chaos (Nova) for best results.
- In Discord teams, use Scorch then Nova to trigger Discord.