Case File #nanally
S TierNanally Build Guide
Nanally is a strong DPS character capable of dealing large amounts of Anima DMG to her foes with a flurry of attacks. When using her Skill, she gains increased CRIT DMG and can walk on any surface, useful both in and out of combat. If you are looking for a strong Main DPS and a way to easily climb buildings, then the S-Tier Nanally is the Esper for you.
Strengths
- Deals high Anima DMG
- Gains CRIT DMG from Skill
- Skill allows walking on walls for exploration
Weaknesses
- No innate Esper Cycle recharge
- Requires team support to maximize damage
Best Arcs
Increases ATK by 15%. Increases Basic Attack and Critical Riposte damage by 15% for 15s when casting a Redirect Skill or Ultimate, up to 2 stacks. Grants a Left Tiger Talisman when casting Redirect Skill and a Right Tiger Talisman when casting Ultimate. Unlocks Commander Tiger Talisman if the wearer obtains the other type of talisman within 15s of gaining one. Arc: Commander Tiger Talisman — Increases the wearer's damage to Bosses by 10% for 10s.
Deep Blue Sorrow - Increases ATK by 12%. Increases the wearer's damage to Broken enemies by 12%. Restores 30% HP to the wearer if a Broken enemy is defeated. Triggers at most once every 30s.
Ora Puncher - Increases the wearer's Basic Attack DMG by 2% for 10s after each Basic Attack, up to 10 stacks. Each stack lasts independently.
Best Cartridge
Epic (2): Anima DMG +10%. Legendary (4): Increases wearer's CRIT DMG by 8% when a nearby enemy takes Anima DMG from the Team, up to 7 stacks. Each stack lasts 10s. Effect remains active when the character is off-field.
Best Main Stat: CRIT DMG
- CRIT DMG is the general go-to for a healthy 1:2 ratio.
- Anima DMG Bonus can outscale if substats compensate.
Module Layout
Required Modules
Bonus: Type II
Total Bonus: +30% CRIT Rate
Substat Priority
- Try to get Modules with these substats to improve Nanally's damage consistency.
Best Teams
Nanally as main DPS with Zero as burst sub-DPS, Sakiri as buffer, and Adler as shielder. Jiuyuan is an alternative for more Blossom triggers.
Nanally
Main DPS
Zero
Sub-DPS
Sakiri
Buffer (Flex)
Can be replaced with Haniel
Adler
Sub-DPS/Support (Flex)
Can be replaced with Jiuyuan for more Blossom
Alternatives
Standard rotation: Adler Skill → Sakiri Hold Skill → Sakiri Ultimate → Esper Zero Skill → Esper Zero Ultimate → Swap to Nanally (Esper Cycle Trigger) → Nanally Skill → Nanally Ultimate → Spam Normal Attacks
Jiuyuan-specific rotation: Jiuyuan Skill → Sakiri Hold Skill → Sakiri Ultimate → Esper Zero Skill → Esper Zero Ultimate → Swap to Nanally (Esper Cycle Trigger) → Nanally Skill → Nanally Ultimate → Spam Normal Attacks → Jiuyuan Ultimate
- Nanally should go last in rotation to reap benefits of supports.
- Jiuyuan rotation ends with her Ultimate for highest Pact Settlement uptime.
Skill Priority
Justice From Above (Support Skill)
Deals one hit of Anima DMG. Delay upgrading until after other skills.
Colucci Howling Technique (Skill)
Deals burst Anima DMG and improves CRIT DMG. Increase the burst damage.
Colucci Secret Skill (Basic Attack)
Used after Skill, especially when Ichi-Daime's Authority is active. Increases damage output.
Colucci Ultimate Technique (Ultimate)
Nanally's Ultimate deals large Anima DMG and summons Underboss, increasing damage output. Improve first to increase skill and Underboss damage.
Awakening Priority
Call Me the Boss
Increases overall damage output when in Ichi-daime's Authority. Prioritize this.
Because We're Family
Increases uptime of Ichi-daime's Authority, both in and out of combat.
Followers Everywhere
Strengthens Nanally when performing follow-up attacks, increasing damage output while fielded.
Gang Formation
Quickly charges Ultimate Skill due to many follow-up attacks, allowing more follow-ups.
Second Member
Extends Underboss's field time, improving its damage output.
Not a Troublemaker
Increases Underboss's damage output.
How to Play
Nanally should go last in rotation to benefit from supports. At fight start, use Skill first to trigger Ichi-Daime's Authority (CRIT DMG boost), then immediately use Ultimate to deal heavy Anima DMG and enable Underboss. Fight normally until Skill runs out, then repeat team rotation.
Rotations
- 1Standard: Adler Skill → Sakiri Hold Skill → Sakiri Ultimate → Esper Zero Skill → Esper Zero Ultimate → Swap to Nanally (Esper Cycle Trigger) → Nanally Skill → Nanally Ultimate → Spam Normal Attacks
- 2Jiuyuan-specific: Jiuyuan Skill → Sakiri Hold Skill → Sakiri Ultimate → Esper Zero Skill → Esper Zero Ultimate → Swap to Nanally (Esper Cycle Trigger) → Nanally Skill → Nanally Ultimate → Spam Normal Attacks → Jiuyuan Ultimate
Tips
- Use Nanally last in a team rotation.
- Team up with Cosmos characters like Zero for extra Blossom triggers.
- Skill can be used for exploration to run up buildings, but duration is limited.