Sundering Steel

5-STAR Sword

Skills

Combative: Anthem of Cinder

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ATK +{atk_up1:0.0%}.
When the wielder deals a Physical Status, the wielder gains ATK +{atk_up2:0.0%} for {duration:0}s.
Max stacks for effects of the same name: {max_stack:0}. Duration of each stack is counted separately. Effect only triggers once every 0.1s.

Lv	atk up1	atk up2	duration	max stack	cd
1	0.05	0.075	20	2	0.1
2	0.06	0.09	20	2	0.1
3	0.07	0.105	20	2	0.1
4	0.08	0.12	20	2	0.1
5	0.09	0.135	20	2	0.1
6	0.1	0.15	20	2	0.1
7	0.11	0.165	20	2	0.1
8	0.12	0.18	20	2	0.1
9	0.14	0.21	20	2	0.1

Agility Boost [M]

attr agi

Agility +{agi}

Lv	agi
1	16
2	28
3	41
4	54
5	67
6	80
7	92
8	105
9	124

Physical DMG Boost [M]

attr phydam

Physical DMG Dealt +{phydam:0.0%}

Lv	phydam
1	0.044444446
2	0.08
3	0.115555555
4	0.15111111
5	0.18666667
6	0.22222222
7	0.25777778
8	0.29333332
9	0.34666666

Best Characters

Characters whose builds recommend this weapon.

Chen Qianyu

Alternative #2 Physical

Endministrator S

Alternative #3 Physical

Pogranichnik S

Alternative #2 Physical

Rossi SS

Alternative #3 Physical

Sword Characters

All characters that can equip this weapon type.

Build Notes

Chen Qianyu — endgame sub dps

Rank #2

This build maximizes Chen Qianyu’s sub-DPS potential through high Ultimate uptime and Stagger synergy. Rapid Ascent’s critical rate and damage buffs make Blade Gale a devastating finisher against Staggered foes. The Swordmancer gear set augments her ability to apply Stagger and adds a free Physical hit, while the mixed pieces ensure she scales well with Agility and Strength. This setup turns her into a reliable Vulnerability engine who also packs a punch when her Ultimate is available.

Rapid Ascent is chosen because it massively buffs Ultimate DMG and Critical Rate, perfectly aligning with her burst-oriented playstyle.

Sundering Steel offers strong early synergy with her Physical status application, while Aspirant provides high Agility and conditional Physical DMG after applying Lift.

Swordmancer gear directly enhances her ability to Stagger enemies and deal additional Physical DMG, while the Bonekrusha armor piece gives Combo Skill DMG Bonus and high Agility, rounding out her damage.

Alternative set Bonekrusha can be used for higher Ultimate Gain Efficiency, but Swordmancer’s Stagger boost is generally preferred for team play.

Prioritize Agility and Strength stats on gear to boost Physical DMG and skill scaling.
The Swordmancer set’s extra Stagger hit and Efficiency bonus greatly improve Vulnerability application frequency.

Chen Qianyu — early game sub dps

Best in Slot

This beginner‑friendly build focuses on raw Agility and Physical DMG. The Roving MSGR set grants heavy Agility gains and an additional Physical DMG bonus when healthy. Combined with Sundering Steel, it ensures Chen Qianyu contributes solid damage and Vulnerability application even without optimized endgame investments. This setup is perfect for progressing through the story until you transition to her endgame build.

In early game, Sundering Steel offers the best balance of Agility scaling and Physical DMG bonuses without relying on dupes or late‑game gear.

Roving MSGR pieces are easy to obtain and directly enhance her Agility and Physical output, making her a reliable sub‑DPS from the start.

The Roving MSGR set gives a large flat Agility boost and Physical DMG% when HP is high, ideal for early content.
Sundering Steel’s Combative essence provides ATK% after dealing Physical Status, which she does frequently.

Endministrator — endgame dps

Rank #3

This endgame build maximises Endministrator’s role as a Physical DPS and vulnerability consumer. Eminent Repute’s team‑wide ATK buff turns every Vulnerability cycle into a party damage spike, while the Swordmancer set with a Bonekrusha Mask accelerates stagger application and amplifies damage against weakened foes. The stat priority focuses on Agility for Main Attribute scaling, Strength for secondary attack, and Physical DMG bonuses, ensuring consistent high output. Grand Vision is an optimal personal damage alternative if team buffing is less important.

Eminent Repute is chosen over Grand Vision for its strong team buff – allies receive half the ATK increase, effectively raising total party DPS in Physical‑focused compositions.

The weapon’s essences (ATK%, Physical DMG, Agility) directly amplify Endministrator’s scaling, while the passive aligns with their frequent Vulnerability consumption.

Grand Vision excels for solo carry scenarios where personal burst damage is prioritised, but the team-wide support from Eminent Repute is generally superior in group play.

Sundering Steel serves as a reliable F2P alternative that still grants ATK, Physical DMG, and Agility, but falls behind premium options in raw numbers.

Eminent Repute provides a team‑wide ATK buff after consuming Vulnerability, enhancing party damage beyond personal output.
Grand Vision offers the highest personal Physical DMG boost and fits Endministrator’s kit thematically, but lacks the team utility of Eminent Repute.
Swordmancer set greatly increases stagger efficiency, creating more damage windows during enemy weakened states.
Bonekrusha Mask further boosts damage against staggered enemies, synergising with the playstyle.

Endministrator — early game dps

Best in Slot

Tailored for players progressing through the initial chapters, this early game build uses readily obtainable gear and weapons to establish a solid Physical DPS line. Sundering Steel’s straightforward stat boosts ensure Endministrator hits hard, while the Roving MSGR set provides a comfortable mix of stats and conditional damage. Together they allow smooth progression until transitioning to endgame options like Swordmancer and Eminent Repute.

Sundering Steel’s essences directly boost ATK and Physical DMG, with the Agility boost raising Main Attribute – the core scaling for Endministrator.

Easy availability of duplicates allows early max refinement, making it stronger than most early alternatives.

Roving MSGR pieces enhance Agility and offer flat Physical DMG Bonus when HP is high, which is easy to maintain with basic healing.

Flashlight and Gyro extend combo skill damage and attack %, synergising with Endministrator’s skill rotation in early content.

Sundering Steel is a strong F2P sword that provides ATK, Physical DMG, and Agility – perfectly complementing Endministrator’s early needs.
The Roving MSGR set grants Agility and conditional Physical DMG, and can be assembled early without rare drops.
This setup remains effective until you can farm the endgame Swordmancer set and acquire a premium weapon.

Pogranichnik — early game support

Rank #2

This budget build focuses on easy access to SP recovery tools and a strong Will stat. Thermite Cutter gives a team ATK boost after every SP restore, while the Mordvolt Resistant set shores up survivability and main attribute scaling. It serves as a solid foundation before upgrading to the Frontiers endgame loadout.

Thermite Cutter is the best early weapon because its Flow essence grants a party‑wide ATK buff after SP recovery, mimicking the endgame weapon’s support pattern without needing heavy investment.

The Mordvolt Resistant set is chosen for its immediate Will stat increase, Pogranichnik’s main attribute, and the conditional healing effect can help in prolonged fights.

Sundering Steel is a fallback option that boosts personal damage when inflicting Physical Statuses, but it lacks team buffs and is less effective for a support role.

A beginner‑friendly setup that emphasizes Will and early SP regeneration.
Mordvolt Resistant set provides a flat Will boost and extra healing when below 50% HP.
Thermite Cutter is easily obtainable from the New Horizons banner and offers a straightforward team ATK buff.

Rossi — endgame sub dps

Rank #3

This endgame build maximizes Rossi's damage potential by stacking critical rate to trigger Lupine Scarlet's powerful buff. The MI Security set further amplifies crit rate and attack, while Redeemer Gloves strengthen her Ultimate. The result is a sub-DPS who can deal massive consistent damage while debuffing enemies.

Weapon: Lupine Scarlet boosts both Physical and Heat damage on crit, stacking up to huge bonuses after 16 crits. It synergizes perfectly with Rossi's Combo Skill crit buffs.

Gear: MI Security set increases crit rate and attack on crit, multiplying with the weapon. Redeemer Gloves boost her high-impact Ultimate damage.

Alternatives: Glorious Memory can replace Lupine Scarlet if you prefer ultimate-focused damage, but requires constant Vulnerability application. Sundering Steel and Wave Tide are fallback options but lack crit rate, dropping damage significantly.

Best Endgame Set: MI Security with Redeemer Gloves provides high crit rate and ultimate damage, fully utilizing Rossi's crit buffs.
Alternative gear: Frontiers Armor T2 + MI Security Gloves T1 yields even higher damage but sacrifices Ultimate Gain.

Rossi — early game sub dps

Best in Slot

A beginner-friendly build that concentrates on boosting Rossi's combo skill damage and agility. Sundering Steel and the Aburrey set provide solid attack and skill damage multipliers, making her effective in early content while lacking critical rate.

Weapon: Sundering Steel increases ATK and Physical damage, and its conditional ATK boost on dealing Physical Status aligns well with Rossi's kit.

Gear: Aburrey's Legacy set buffs combo skill damage and provides extra attack when using skills, suiting Rossi's playstyle perfectly. Roving MSGR Fists add more attack.

This setup focuses on raw damage output until you can farm MI Security and obtain crit weapons.

Ideal for early progression before unlocking crit-focused gear.
Sundering Steel provides a straightforward ATK and Physical DMG boost that benefits all attacks.