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Arclight
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Advanced Builds
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vanguardsupportsp_generator
Arclight provides strong SP generation for her team through her low-cooldown Combo Skill, but she depends on Electrification to trigger it. This restricts her to teams with at least one additional Electric source, as her own Electrification comes only from her Ultimate. Her Electric DMG buff is a nice bonus but requires three Electrification consumptions, which conflicts with her SP-generating role.
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This endgame build maximizes Arclight's team support capabilities. Thermite Cutter provides a constant team ATK buff, while the Frontiers set enhances her SP regeneration and grants an additional damage buff. High Intellect from gear further improves her Wildland Trekker talent, making this build ideal for Electric-focused team compositions.
Gear
team_buff
armor
frontiers protection suit
gloves
frontiers fiber gloves t1
core 1
frontiers extra o2 tube t1
core 2
redeemer seal
1intellect2ultimate_gain_efficiency
Explanation
Thermite Cutter is chosen because its Flow essence gives a team ATK boost after Arclight recovers SP, which she does frequently with her Combo Skill.
The Frontiers set reduces Combo Skill cooldown and grants a team DMG buff whenever Arclight recovers SP, synergizing with her role.
Redeemer Seal is used as an off-piece for its high Intellect and Ultimate Gain Efficiency, boosting her Wildland Trekker buff and Ultimate uptime.
Notes
- Thermite Cutter's teamwide ATK buff aligns perfectly with Arclight's support role.
- OBJ Edge of Lightness is a good substitute, but its buffs are limited to Heat and Electric damage.
- Fortmaker lacks team buffs but provides raw Intellect and Ultimate Gain stats.
early gamesupportbeginnerf2p
A beginner-friendly build that focuses on boosting Arclight's Intellect to enhance her talent buff. The Mordvolt Insulation set is easy to obtain and provides solid stats, while the Thermite Cutter remains a strong weapon choice due to its team ATK buff. This build works well until the player can acquire the Frontiers set.
Gear
stat_boost
armor
mordvolt insulation vest
gloves
mordvolt insulation gloves
core 1
mordvolt insulation wrench
core 2
mordvolt insulation wrench
1intellect
Explanation
Thermite Cutter is again the best weapon because it offers team utility even at low levels.
Mordvolt Insulation set's flat Intellect boost directly increases Arclight's Wildland Trekker buff, making her early-game support more effective.
The set's Arts DMG bonus (when HP>80%) provides a minor damage increase for her Electric attacks.
Notes
- Thermite Cutter is obtainable early from the New Horizons weapon selector.
- Mordvolt Insulation provides a flat Intellect boost and conditionally increases Arts DMG.
Build Insights
Arclight acts as a secondary damage dealer and primary SP battery for the team. She fits best in Electric-centric teams where her Combo Skill can be triggered regularly. Her Battle Skill consumes Electrification to recover SP and deal Electric DMG, while her Ultimate provides an on-demand Electrification source. She synergizes well with characters like Zhuang Fangyi who can utilize either Electric Infliction or Electrification for their own skills. In teams lacking other Electric sources, her SP generation becomes inconsistent.
Core Mechanics
- Arclight's Peal of Thunder (Combo Skill) recovers SP and deals Physical DMG whenever an enemy suffers or consumes Electrification. It has a 3-second cooldown and is the core of her utility.
- Her Exploding Blitz (Ultimate) applies Electric Infliction and then converts it to Electrification, enabling her Combo Skill. The delay between infliction and Electrification can be used in team rotations.
- Wildland Trekker talent grants team-wide Electric DMG based on Arclight's Intellect after triggering the additional effect of Tempestuous Arc three times.
Scaling
- Arclight scales well with Intellect as it amplifies her Wildland Trekker buff. She also benefits from Ultimate Gain Efficiency to use her Ultimate more often for self-Electrification.
- In early game, she provides decent support with the Mordvolt Insulation set's Intellect boost; in late game, the Frontiers set and Thermite Cutter elevate her team buffs significantly.
- Her performance is highly team-dependent: she needs at least one other Electric inflictor to consistently trigger her Combo Skill and maximize SP generation.
Character Notes
Arclight is a 5-star Electric Vanguard who excels at generating SP for her team through her low-cooldown Combo Skill. Her abilities revolve around the Electrification status effect, which she can apply with her Ultimate. She provides teamwide Electric DMG buffs via her Talent and can deal decent off-field damage. However, her reliance on Electrification means she fits best in teams with other Electric characters.
Playstyle
- Always use Peal of Thunder (Combo Skill) before Tempestuous Arc to trigger the Combo Skill twice in quick succession.
- Use Exploding Blitz (Ultimate) on an enemy with active Electric Infliction to trigger Electrification and reset your Combo Skill.
- Rotate skills to keep SP flowing: Combo Skill → Battle Skill → Ultimate → Combo Skill.
Strengths
- Exceptional SP generation for the team.
- Low cooldown on Combo Skill (3s) allows frequent SP recovery.
- Scalable team buff through Wildland Trekker talent.
- Can trigger her own Electrification with Ultimate.
Weaknesses
- Requires at least one other Electric source in the team to consistently trigger Combo Skill.
- Only applies Electrification via Ultimate, which has a cooldown.
- Her Electric DMG buff takes three Electrification consumptions to activate, limiting its uptime.
- Damage output is modest without proper support.
Team Guide
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This mono Electric team leverages Arclight's SP generation to fuel Zhuang Fangyi's powerful burst damage. Perlica applies Electrification to enable Arclight's combo, while Antal provides Focus and additional Electric Infliction. The rotation focuses on building Sunderblade stacks for Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill.
Explanation
Arclight's role is to consistently generate SP and consume Electrification to fuel Zhuang Fangyi's high-cost abilities.
Perlica is placed before Zhuang Fangyi in team order to apply Electrification first, ensuring Arclight can consume it for SP.
Antal's Focus and Electric Infliction help maintain uptime on debuffs, supporting Zhuang Fangyi's damage output.
Strengths
- High burst damage potential with Zhuang Fangyi's Sunderblade stacks.
- Consistent SP generation from Arclight supports sustained ability usage.
- Strong synergy between Electric characters increases overall team damage.
Weaknesses
- Relies on precise rotation to maximize Sunderblade stacks.
- Vulnerable to enemies that resist Electrification or Electric damage.
- Requires specific team order to function optimally.
Rotation
- 1Cast Antal's Battle Skill to apply Focus, then enter Zhuang Fangyi's Ultimate.
- 2Use Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill to gain one Electric Infliction stack and summon 3 Sunderblades.
- 3Trigger Antal's Combo Skill to apply a second Electric Infliction stack.
- 4Perform a Final Strike with Zhuang Fangyi, then trigger Perlica's Combo Skill.
- 5Cast Arclight's Battle Skill to consume Perlica's Electrification, then use Zhuang Fangyi's Combo Skill to consume inflictions and apply level 2 Electrification.
- 6Trigger Arclight's Combo Skill, then cast Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill to consume Electrification, raising Sunderblade count to 6. Reapply 1 infliction stack and trigger Arclight's Combo Skill again.
- 7Perform a Final Strike with Zhuang Fangyi. Cast Perlica's Battle Skill or Arclight's Ultimate to raise Electric Infliction to 2 stacks.
- 8Trigger Zhuang Fangyi's Combo Skill to consume inflictions and apply level 2 Electrification. If Arclight's Ultimate was used, use Combo Skill immediately.
- 9Trigger Arclight's Combo Skill, cast Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill to reach max Sunderblade count and deal damage, then trigger Arclight's Combo Skill again.
- 10Use Antal's Ultimate, then Perlica's Ultimate for Electric Amp.
- 11Cast Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill to trigger another Arclight Combo Skill.
- 12Perform a Final Strike with Zhuang Fangyi to trigger Perlica's Combo Skill, then use Zhuang Fangyi's Combo Skill to trigger one more Arclight Combo Skill.
- 13Use one more Zhuang Fangyi Battle Skill before her Ultimate duration ends.
Build Sunderblade stacks through meticulous skill order, using Arclight's SP generation to enable frequent Zhuang Fangyi Battle Skills.
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An alternative mono Electric composition with Avywenna as the main damage dealer. Arclight continues to generate SP, while Perlica and Antal provide Electrification and debuffs. The rotation focuses on deploying and recalling Thunderlances for high burst.
Explanation
Avywenna's damage relies on Thunderlances, which are enhanced by Electrification from Perlica and Arclight.
Arclight's SP generation allows Avywenna to use her Battle Skill frequently to recall Thunderlances.
Antal's Focus debuff increases overall team damage against the target.
Strengths
- Consistent damage output with Thunderlance mechanics.
- Easier rotation compared to Zhuang Fangyi team.
- Good for prolonged fights due to sustainable SP generation.
Weaknesses
- Lower burst potential than Zhuang Fangyi comp.
- Requires proper positioning for Thunderlance recall.
- Dependent on Electrification uptime for optimal damage.
Rotation
- 1Cast Antal's Battle Skill for Focus, then Perlica's Battle Skill for Electric Infliction. Trigger Antal's Combo Skill.
- 2Perform a Final Strike with Avywenna, then trigger Perlica's, Avywenna's, and Arclight's Combo Skills.
- 3Use Arclight's Battle Skill to consume Electrification, then trigger Arclight's Combo Skill again.
- 4Cast Perlica's Battle Skill, then perform Final Strikes with Avywenna.
- 5Trigger Avywenna's Combo Skill again to deploy six Thunderlances.
- 6Use Avywenna's Ultimate when available, then cast her Battle Skill to recall all Thunderlances, ensuring they hit enemies.
Maintain Electrification on enemies, deploy Thunderlances, and recall them with Avywenna's Battle Skill for damage.
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A hybrid Electric-Nature team that substitutes Antal with Ardelia for additional Nature debuffs. Arclight continues as SP battery, while Perlica applies Electrification. Ardelia's debuffs enhance team damage, requiring a slight rotation adjustment.
Explanation
Ardelia's debuffs (e.g., Defense reduction) complement Electric damage, providing overall team utility.
Arclight's SP generation remains crucial for Avywenna's Thunderlance recall.
Perlica's Electrification is still needed for Arclight's combo and Avywenna's damage.
Strengths
- Hybrid damage types can bypass single-element resistances.
- Ardelia's debuffs boost both Electric and Nature damage.
- Flexible against diverse enemy compositions.
Weaknesses
- Lower synergy than full mono Electric due to mixed elements.
- Ardelia's rotation adds complexity.
- May require higher investment to match mono team performance.
Rotation
- 1Perform a Final Strike with Avywenna, then trigger Ardelia's Combo Skill.
- 2Use Perlica's Battle Skill, then cast Ardelia's Battle Skill when it shines.
- 3Perform a Final Strike with Avywenna, then trigger Perlica's, Avywenna's, and Arclight's Combo Skills.
- 4Use Arclight's Battle Skill to consume Electrification, then trigger Arclight's Combo Skill again.
- 5Cast Perlica's Battle Skill, then perform Final Strikes with Avywenna. Trigger Perlica's Combo Skill when available.
- 6Trigger Avywenna's Combo Skill to deploy six Thunderlances.
- 7Use Avywenna's Ultimate when ready, then cast her Battle Skill to recall Thunderlances, ensuring they hit enemies.
Apply Ardelia's debuffs before deploying Thunderlances, then follow similar pattern as mono Electric but with extra debuff steps.
Team Insights
Arclight serves primarily as an SP battery in Electric-focused teams, consuming Electrification to generate energy for allies. She excels when paired with Perlica, who reliably applies Electrification. Her best teams are mono Electric with either Zhuang Fangyi (burst) or Avywenna (sustained damage). A hybrid Electric-Nature option exists with Ardelia for debuff support.
Synergy Patterns
- Perlica and Arclight have strong synergy: Perlica applies Electrification, Arclight consumes it for SP and combo activation.
- Arclight's SP generation enables high-cost abilities from main DPS like Zhuang Fangyi or Avywenna.
- Antal's Focus and Electric Infliction stack with Arclight's debuffs for increased team damage.
Tips
- Place Perlica before the main DPS in team order to ensure Electrification is applied before damage skills.
- Wait for Arclight's combo animation to finish before applying new Electrification to maximize SP generation.
- In Zhuang Fangyi team, prioritize building Sunderblade stacks to 9 before her Battle Skill for max burst.
Availability
v1.4HeadhuntConfidence: 90%
Featured Banners
Basic HeadhuntingNew HorizonsNorth Yearns The Rift Vigile
Potentials
- Child of the Storm: Tempestuous Arc recovers 10 extra SP after triggering additional effect.
- Speed Battler: Agility +15, Intellect +15.
- Hanna: Wildland Trekker DMG Boost increased to 1.3x original.
- Aldtertone's Teachings: Exploding Blitz Energy cost -15%.
- Servant of the Wildlands: Wildland Trekker trigger requirement reduced to 2 times.
Best Gifts
Aurylene CameraSurfing Festival TicketYinglung DumbbellsTidestone SpecimenScrimshaw of the Pack
Favorite gift: Aurylene Camera. Alternatives also provide bond increase.
Arclight is a Scout of the Fiannae Circuit, currently assigned to Endfield Industries as a technical consultant. After losing her family to the harsh Wildlands, she was adopted by the Fiannae Circuit and learned survival skills. She now helps others survive on Talos-II and translates Endfield technology for layman's use.