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Ardelia
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Ardelia is a top-tier support character who provides consistent healing through her Shadows of Mr. Dolly and potent debuffs via Corrosion followed by Physical and Arts Susceptibility. Her versatility makes her valuable in many team compositions, though her healing requires active collection of shadows and she lacks personal damage.
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This endgame support build maximizes Ardelia's debuff potential and team damage amplification. The Eternal Xiranite set grants a teamwide DMG boost after applying Physical and Arts Susceptibility, while Dreams of the Starry Beach further increases enemy Arts damage taken. Redeemer Armor off-piece and Eternal Xiranite pieces provide Ultimate Gain for faster heals.
Weapon
Gear
team_buff
armor
redeemer armor
gloves
eternal xiranite gloves t1
core 1
eternal xiranite auxiliary arm
core 2
eternal xiranite auxiliary arm
1intellect_boost2will_boost3ultimate_gain_efficiency4hp_boost
Explanation
Eternal Xiranite set increases HP and gives team DMG amp after applying susceptibility.
Dreams of the Starry Beach synergizes with Corrosion consumption to increase Arts damage.
Redeemer Armor provides Ultimate Gain for more frequent healing.
Notes
- This build focuses on providing team damage amp while healing.
- Redeemer Armor off-piece boosts Ultimate Gain for faster healing.
- Dreams of the Starry Beach increases enemy Arts damage taken and healing.
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This endgame healer build maximizes Ardelia's healing output and survivability. The LYNX set grants DMG Reduction to healed allies, while Dreams of the Starry Beach boosts healing and adds debuffs. Prioritize Will and Treatment Bonus on gear.
Weapon
Gear
treatment
armor
lynx cuirass
gloves
lynx gauntlets
core 1
lynx aegis injector
core 2
lynx aegis injector
1will_boost2treatment_bonus3intellect_boost
Explanation
LYNX set boosts Healing Efficiency and grants DMG Reduction to healed targets.
Dreams of the Starry Beach increases healing and debuffs enemies.
High Will from gear increases healing output from Friendly Presence talent.
Notes
- Pure healing build for maximum survivability.
- LYNX set provides DMG Reduction to healed allies.
- Note: LYNX set effect does not trigger on non-controlled allies or shared healing stages like Survive the Gas.
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This early game build uses accessible gear to provide solid healing and support. Mordvolt Resistant set boosts Will and treatment bonus, while Freedom to Proselytize weapon adds Will and single-target heal. Focus on Will and Treatment Bonus for effective heals.
Gear
treatment
armor
mordvolt resistant vest t1
gloves
mordvolt resistant gloves
core 1
mordvolt resistant battery
core 2
mordvolt resistant battery
1will_boost2intellect_boost3treatment_bonus4hp_boost
Explanation
Mordvolt Resistant set increases Will and provides emergency treatment boost.
Freedom to Proselytize enhances healing and grants extra heal on another ally.
Early game gear is easier to obtain and effective for progression.
Notes
- Early game build using Mordvolt Resistant set for survivability and healing.
- Freedom to Proselytize provides additional Will and ally healing.
- Set effect boosts treatment when HP is low.
Build Insights
Ardelia fills a hybrid sustain/debuffer role. She excels in teams that need reliable healing and enemy debuffs to amplify overall damage. Her Corrosion/Susceptibility rotation works well with Nature or other element damage dealers. As a supporter, she can fit into most team compositions, providing both survivability and offensive utility. Positioning is key to collect Shadows for healing.
Core Mechanics
- Combo Skill - Eruption Column: Applies Corrosion to enemies, reducing their resistances.
- Battle Skill - Dolly Rush: Consumes Corrosion to apply Physical and Arts Susceptibility, increasing damage taken.
- Talent - Friendly Presence: Spawns Shadows of Mr. Dolly that heal allies when collected. Healing scales with Will.
- Ultimate - Wooly Party: Deals Nature damage and creates more healing shadows.
Scaling
- Healing scales significantly with Will stat.
- Debuff effectiveness (Susceptibility %) increases with skill levels.
- Tooltip: Battle Skill and Talent are high priority for max healing and debuff uptime.
Character Notes
Ardelia is a 6-star Nature Supporter who excels at debuffing enemies and healing allies. She applies Corrosion and then Physical and Arts Susceptibility to increase damage taken. Her healing comes from Shadows of Mr. Dolly spawned by her skills. She is an all-rounder sustain character for many team comps.
Playstyle
- Use Combo Skill (Eruption Column) to apply Corrosion on enemies.
- Follow up with Battle Skill (Dolly Rush) to consume Corrosion and apply Physical and Arts Susceptibility.
- Deploy Ultimate (Wooly Party) for damage and healing, picking up Shadows of Mr. Dolly for heals.
- Position carefully to maximize Shadow collection.
Strengths
- Strong debuff kit: Corrosion reduces resistances, Susceptibility increases damage taken.
- Reliable healing through Shadows of Mr. Dolly.
- Flexible support that fits many team compositions.
- High team utility with both healing and damage amplification.
Weaknesses
- Healing requires active collection of Shadows, can be clunky.
- Debuff uptime depends on skill rotation.
- Low personal damage output.
- LYNX set effect does not work on non-controlled allies.
Team Guide
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A free-to-play team that leverages Ardelia's sustain and support capabilities. Ardelia keeps the team alive while boosting physical and arts damage. Akekuri provides SP restoration, Chen Qianyu applies vulnerability stacks, and Endministrator serves as the main damage dealer consuming those debuffs for high burst output.
Explanation
Ardelia acts as both healer and buffer, applying Corrosion and Susceptibility to amplify damage. Endministrator's Final Strike triggers Ardelia's Combo Skill, starting the debuff chain.
Akekuri restores SP to enable more frequent skill usage, while Chen Qianyu's Combo Skill adds Vulnerability stacks that Endministrator consumes for Crush damage.
Strengths
- All characters are obtainable without gacha (free/starter).
- Strong synergy through debuff stacking (Corrosion, Susceptibility, Vulnerability).
- Reliable sustain from Ardelia's healing sheep.
Weaknesses
- Relies on precise rotation to maximize damage.
- Lower raw damage compared to premium teams.
- Vulnerable to interruptions that break the combo chain.
Rotation
- 1Use Endministrator's Basic Attack until Final Strike to trigger Ardelia's Combo Skill, applying Corrosion to the enemy.
- 2Use Ardelia's Battle Skill to consume Corrosion, applying Physical and Arts Susceptibility and spawning healing sheep.
- 3Use Endministrator's Ultimate to pop the crystal (or Battle Skill if Ultimate unavailable), triggering Chen Qianyu's Combo Skill for Vulnerability.
- 4Use Endministrator's Battle Skill to consume Vulnerability for Crush damage.
- 5If the enemy is stunned or staggered, use Akekuri's Combo Skill to restore SP, or her Ultimate for more SP to restart the rotation.
Apply Corrosion → Consume with Battle Skill → Apply Vulnerability → Consume with Endministrator's Battle Skill. Repeat as SP allows.
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A Heat-oriented team with Ardelia providing sustain and Corrosion debuffs. Wulfgard deals Heat damage and synergizes with Laevatain's burn effects. Akekuri supplies SP for frequent skill rotations, while Ardelia's Corrosion amplifies the team's overall damage output.
Explanation
Ardelia applies Corrosion which can be consumed for Susceptibility, benefiting both Wulfgard and Laevatain's Heat damage.
Akekuri's SP restoration helps maintain high uptime on Laevatain's powerful skills.
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A Cryo-focused team where Ardelia sustains and debuffs enemies. Perlica and Avywenna deal Cryo damage, with Arclight providing additional support. Ardelia's Corrosion and Susceptibility reduce enemy resistances, making Cryo hits more effective.
Explanation
Ardelia's Corrosion debuffs improve Cryo damage from Perlica and Avywenna.
Arclight's support abilities complement the team's survivability and damage.
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An Electric team pairing Ardelia with Alesh, Xaihi, and Yvonne. Alesh and Yvonne deal Electric damage, while Xaihi offers support. Ardelia's corrosion and healing keep the team alive and boost the Electric damage output against debuffed enemies.
Explanation
Ardelia applies Corrosion which gets consumed for Susceptibility, increasing Electric damage from Alesh and Yvonne.
Xaihi provides additional utility and SP generation to sustain the rotation.
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A hybrid team that mixes damage types, with Ardelia as the backbone. Rossi and Gilberta provide flexible damage, while Endministrator acts as the main DPS. Ardelia's Corrosion can also trigger Gilberta's Combo Skill, generating Vulnerability stacks without SP cost.
Explanation
Ardelia's Corrosion double-dips by both debuffing enemies and triggering Gilberta's Combo Skill for free Vulnerability stacks.
Rossi and Endministrator consume Vulnerability for Crush damage, while Gilberta adds additional utility.
Team Insights
Ardelia is a flexible sustain and support character who can fit into almost any team. Her primary role is to keep the party alive while applying Corrosion to enemies, which she can then consume with her Battle Skill to apply Physical and Arts Susceptibility, boosting team damage. She works well in teams that can stack debuffs like Vulnerability, and her Corrosion can also trigger ally Combo Skills (e.g., Gilberta). Her healing sheep provide consistent sustain over time.
Synergy Patterns
- Ardelia's Corrosion debuff amplifies damage from all sources, making her a universal support.
- Characters that apply Vulnerability (e.g., Chen Qianyu, Gilberta) synergize by allowing Ardelia's team to consume multiple debuff stacks for high burst damage.
- SP battery characters like Akekuri help maintain uptime on Ardelia's skills, enabling more frequent debuff cycles.
Tips
- Always use Ardelia's Combo Skill first to apply Corrosion, then her Battle Skill to consume it and trigger the double hit and healing sheep.
- Pair Ardelia with a strong DPS that can consume Vulnerability for Crush damage, such as Endministrator or Rossi.
- In hybrid teams, let Ardelia's Corrosion trigger ally Combo Skills (like Gilberta's) to generate debuffs without spending skill points.
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Ardelia is a geologist from Rhodes Island, focusing on volcanic activity. She is the reconvener of Eyjafjalla from the original Arknights, hinted by her volcanic motifs and companion Mr. Dolly.