SS
Rossi
PhysicalGUARDSword
Advanced Builds
SS
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Rossi ranks SS due to her ability to blend Physical and Heat damage, apply Vulnerability, and significantly boost team damage through debuffs and her own high crit-scaling abilities. Her hybrid nature and consistent performance in endgame content make her a top-tier sub-DPS.
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The endgame DPS build aims to turn Rossi into a crit machine, leveraging her Combo Skill's crit bonuses and the Lupine Scarlet weapon to deal massive mixed Physical and Heat damage. The gear set focuses on critical rate and Ultimate enhancement, ensuring her highest-damage ability hits as hard as possible. Alternative weapons fill the gap for players who lack her signature weapon, with trade-offs in damage type coverage.
Gear
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armor
mi security armor t1
gloves
redeemer gloves
core 1
mi security scope t1
core 2
mi security scope t1
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Explanation
Lupine Scarlet is chosen because its Fracture effect grants massive Physical and Heat DMG after stacking crits, which Rossi can quickly build with her multi-hit skills. The crit rate and Agility substats further amplify her crit scaling.
Glorious Memory is a strong alternative if Lupine Scarlet is unavailable, but its buff only affects the Ultimate and requires multiple skill casts to stack.
Sundering Steel is the best F2P option, though its Physical DMG bonus does not apply to her Ultimate (Heat damage).
MI Security set provides the needed crit rate and an ATK buff on critical hits, while Redeemer Gloves as an off-piece boost Ultimate damage significantly.
Notes
- This endgame build maximizes Rossi's critical rate to capitalize on her Combo Skill's crit buffs and trigger Seething Blood procs.
- Lupine Scarlet provides both Physical and Heat damage bonuses, aligning perfectly with her mixed damage profile.
- MI Security set boosts crit rate and gives ATK on crit, while Redeemer Gloves enhance Ultimate damage for her strongest skill.
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The early game build focuses on Agility and Physical damage to make Rossi effective in early story and boss fights. Sundering Steel provides consistent ATK buffs through status triggers, while the Roving MSGR gear set offers straightforward stat increases. This build is budget-friendly and allows new players to experience Rossi's core playstyle without needing high-investment gear.
Gear
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armor
roving msgr jacket
gloves
roving msgr fists
core 1
roving msgr gyro
core 2
roving msgr gyro
1agility2physical_damage3attack
Explanation
Sundering Steel's Combative effect triggers on Physical status application, which Rossi's skills do, granting a substantial ATK boost. Its Physical DMG bonus also enhances her skills, though her Ultimate remains Heat damage.
Roving MSGR set is easy to obtain and gives a flat Agility boost plus conditional Physical damage, making it suitable for the early game where gear options are limited.
The double Gyro cores further increase ATK percentage, providing a balanced stat spread for a new player.
Notes
- This early game build uses accessible gear to boost Rossi's primary attribute, Agility, and Physical damage output.
- Sundering Steel is a solid F2P weapon that increases ATK when applying Physical statuses, which Rossi does frequently.
- Roving MSGR set provides extra Agility and Physical damage when HP is high, helping clear early content.
Build Insights
Rossi serves as a hybrid sub-DPS and debuffer, applying Vulnerability to amplify team damage while contributing high personal burst. She fits best in teams that can supply Arts Inflictions (e.g., Heat or other elemental inflicters) to fuel her Combo Skill rotations. Her synergy with other Physical or Heat damage dealers is strong, and she can also enable Crush/Breach triggers with rapid Vulnerability stacking. As a Guard-class operator, she provides melee pressure and single-target focus, often positioned as a secondary damage dealer behind a hypercarry.
Core Mechanics
- Rossi's kit revolves around applying Vulnerability stacks via her Battle Skill and Combo Skill, which increase Physical and Heat DMG taken by enemies.
- Her Combo Skill converts Arts Inflictions into Vulnerability while granting a critical rate and damage buff to herself, enabling her to trigger Seething Blood for additional Heat damage and healing.
- Her Ultimate deals massive Heat damage and applies Heat Infliction, providing an Arts Infliction source for her own Combo Skill rotation.
Scaling
- Rossi scales well with Physical and Heat damage stats, as well as critical rate and damage due to her innate crit buffs.
- She benefits significantly from Agility and Intellect attributes, which increase her damage and healing from talents.
- Her damage output hinges on consistently applying and consuming Vulnerability stacks; she performs best with teammates who can apply Arts Inflictions rapidly.
Character Notes
Rossi is a 6-star Guard who specializes in debuffing enemies with Vulnerability while dealing substantial mixed Physical and Heat damage. Her playstyle revolves around weaving Basic Attacks into a rotation of Battle Skill, Combo Skill, and Ultimate to apply and consume debuffs, triggering powerful critical hits and self-healing. She excels as a sub-DPS that amplifies team damage through debuffs, but her own burst potential is high enough to function as a secondary carry. Rossi is obtained from the limited Wolf Pearl banner and has strong synergy with Arts inflictors and Physical/Heat damage dealers.
Playstyle
- Start by applying an Arts Infliction on an enemy (e.g., from a teammate or her own Ultimate).
- Use Battle Skill on a Vulnerable enemy to apply Razor Clawmark, which deals damage over time and increases Physical/Heat damage taken.
- Activate Combo Skill when the enemy has both Vulnerability and Arts Infliction to convert stacks and gain crit buffs. Time the second QTE perfectly for an extra Vulnerability stack.
- Unleash Ultimate after building crit rate to maximize its Heat damage and apply Heat Infliction for the next rotation.
- Maintain positioning near the target to utilize Finisher Attacks for SP recovery.
Strengths
- Can apply Vulnerability stacks quickly, boosting team's Physical and Heat damage significantly.
- High burst damage from Ultimate and Combo Skill, especially when critical rate is saturated.
- Self-sustaining with healing from Seething Blood talent when dealing critical hits.
- Flexible in both Physical and hybrid comps due to mixed damage type and debuffs.
Weaknesses
- Relies heavily on Arts Infliction from teammates or her Ultimate to trigger Combo Skill; less effective in teams without such applications.
- Her damage drops if she cannot maintain Vulnerability and crit buff uptime.
- Limited to single-target, making her less suited for mob-heavy fights without AoE support.
- Signature weapon-dependent for peak performance; alternatives have noticeable trade-offs.
Team Guide
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Combustion Crush focuses on applying Combustion via Gilberta and Wulfgard to boost Rossi's Seething Blood talent. Rossi acts as a sub-DPS applying Razor Clawmark and stacking Vulnerable, while Da Pan serves as the main carry delivering Crush at max stacks. Wulfgard freely consumes Combustion without penalty, and his damage is amplified by Rossi's and Gilberta's debuffs.
Explanation
Gilberta's and Wulfgard's Combustion application triggers Rossi's talent for increased damage.
Rossi's Razor Clawmark debuff boosts Wulfgard and Da Pan's output.
Da Pan's Crush benefits from the high Vulnerable stack count built by Rossi and Gilberta.
Wulfgard can safely consume Combustion without disrupting team synergy.
Strengths
- High burst damage potential with coordinated debuffs and Combustion synergy.
- Wulfgard's safe consumption of Combustion prevents penalty.
Weaknesses
- Requires specific characters (Gilberta, Wulfgard, Da Pan) to function optimally.
- Rotation is SP-intensive and may require careful management.
Rotation
- 1Cast Gilberta's Battle Skill to gather enemies and apply Nature Infliction.
- 2Trigger Wulfgard's Combo Skill to apply Combustion.
- 3Trigger Gilberta's Combo Skill to apply Lift and the first stack of Vulnerable.
- 4Use Gilberta's Battle Skill again or Rossi's Ultimate to gain an Arts Infliction stack.
- 5Cast Rossi's Battle Skill to apply Razor Clawmark and trigger her Seething Blood talent, then use her Combo Skill for crit buffs.
- 6Trigger Da Pan's Combo Skill to apply Crush.
- 7If Rossi's Ultimate was used earlier, cast Gilberta's Ultimate for debuffs, then use Wulfgard's Battle Skill for extra ATK.
Start with Gilberta's gather and Wulfgard's Combustion, then use Gilberta's Combo for Vulnerable. Apply Rossi's debuffs, then Da Pan's Crush. Use leftover SP for Gilberta's ultimate and Wulfgard's extra damage.
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This Crush Hybrid variant uses Perlica to trigger Gilberta's Combo Skill for Vulnerable stacks, while both supports supply Infliction for Rossi's Combo. Rossi builds Vulnerable for Mi Fu's Crush consumption, with Gilberta and Perlica debuffs boosting Rossi's ultimate. Endmin can replace Mi Fu as the Crush carry if needed.
Explanation
Perlica's Combo Skill activates Gilberta's Combo for easy Vulnerable stacking.
Gilberta provides Nature Infliction and debuffs, while Perlica adds Electrification.
Rossi stacks Vulnerable and applies Razor Clawmark to support the main carry.
Mi Fu consumes stacks with Crush, dealing massive damage.
Strengths
- Flexible team composition with Endmin as an alternative carry.
- Consistent Vulnerable stacking from multiple sources.
Weaknesses
- Requires careful timing to avoid Gilberta consuming Originium Crystals prematurely.
- Heavy reliance on specific combos may be disrupted by enemy positioning.
Rotation
- 1Cast Gilberta's Battle Skill to gather and apply Nature Infliction.
- 2Perform a Final Strike with Rossi, then trigger Perlica's Combo Skill.
- 3Trigger Gilberta's Combo Skill to apply Lift and the first Vulnerable stack.
- 4Cast Rossi's Battle Skill to apply Razor Clawmark and second Vulnerable stack.
- 5Trigger Endmin's Combo Skill to apply Originium Crystals, then Endmin's Ultimate for extra hit.
- 6Trigger Rossi's Combo Skill for the third and fourth Vulnerable stacks.
- 7Cast Endmin's Battle Skill to apply Crush.
- 8Use Gilberta's, Perlica's, and Rossi's Ultimates when available for bonus damage.
Open with Gilberta, then use Rossi's Final Strike into Perlica's Combo. Apply Vulnerable via Gilberta's Combo, then Rossi's Battle and Combo. Endmin applies Crush. Finish with ultimates.
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A reactive Crush Hybrid build focusing on comfort: Snowshine parries to apply Cryo Infliction and triggers Ember's Combo for healing and Vulnerable. Rossi then stacks Vulnerable for Mi Fu's Crush. This variant trades offensive buffs for survivability, relying on general set effects for damage.
Explanation
Snowshine's parry applies Cryo Infliction and heals via Ember's Combo.
Ember provides sustained healing and Vulnerable without heavy SP cost.
Rossi builds Vulnerable stacks and applies Razor Clawmark for her own damage.
Mi Fu consumes Vulnerable to trigger Crush, while the team enjoys safety from heals and shields.
Strengths
- High survivability thanks to Snowshine's parry and Ember's healing.
- Flexible rotation; can expedite with Ember's Battle Skill if not SP-starved.
Weaknesses
- Lower offensive potential due to lack of damage-increasing debuffs.
- Reactive playstyle may be inconsistent against enemies that do not attack frequently.
Rotation
- 1Have Snowshine parry an enemy attack with her Battle Skill to apply Cryo Infliction.
- 2Trigger Ember's Combo Skill for healing and a Vulnerable stack.
- 3Cast Rossi's Battle Skill to add a Vulnerable stack and apply Razor Clawmark.
- 4Trigger Rossi's Combo Skill to reach maximum Vulnerable stacks.
- 5Cast Mi Fu's Combo Skill to apply Physical Susceptibility and swap her Battle Skill to Move 2.
- 6Use Mi Fu's Battle Skill (Move 2) to consume Vulnerable and trigger Crush.
- 7Repeat Mi Fu's Battle Skill (Move 3) for additional Crush damage.
React to enemy attacks with Snowshine's parry, heal with Ember, then build Vulnerable with Rossi. Mi Fu consumes stacks with her Combo and Battle Skills to deal Crush damage. Use Ember's Battle Skill as an alternative Vulnerable source if needed.
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A Crush Hybrid variant featuring two Vanguards for a smooth rotation. Camille applies Heat Infliction and Link, Pogranichnik provides initial Vulnerable and SP, and Rossi consumes Camille's Infliction to trigger his Combo and stack Vulnerable. Da Pan acts as the Crush carry, while Rossi's high-multiplier skills benefit from Camille's Link.
Explanation
Camille's Heat Infliction enables Rossi's Combo Skill and provides Link buff.
Pogranichnik supplies the first Vulnerable stack and SP regeneration via his skills.
Rossi stacks Vulnerable and applies Razor Clawmark, consuming Camille's Link for boosted damage.
Da Pan consumes the Vulnerable stacks with his Combo Skill to proc Crush.
Strengths
- Smooth rotation thanks to two Vanguards providing SP.
- Camille's Link buff significantly boosts Rossi's damage.
Weaknesses
- Rossi's Seething Blood talent only fully activates from second cycle onward.
- Requires precise order to avoid consuming Infliction prematurely.
Rotation
- 1Cast Camille's Battle Skill to apply Heat Infliction and his debuff.
- 2Cast Pogranichnik's Battle Skill to apply the first Vulnerable stack.
- 3Trigger Rossi's Combo Skill to consume Heat Infliction and set Vulnerable stacks to 3.
- 4Trigger Camille's Combo Skill to gain Link.
- 5Use Rossi's Battle Skill to consume Link, boosting its damage and adding the fourth Vulnerable stack.
- 6Trigger Da Pan's Combo Skill to proc Crush.
- 7Use Pogranichnik's Combo Skill to restore SP.
Camille applies Heat Infliction, Pogranichnik starts Vulnerable. Rossi consumes Heat with Combo, then Camille's Combo gives Link. Rossi's Battle Skill consumes Link, then Da Pan's Combo for Crush. End with Pogranichnik's SP recovery.
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Rossi takes the main DPS role in this Hypercarry team, focusing on her Ultimate's Heat damage. Perlica triggers Gilberta's Combo for Vulnerable, Rossi builds stacks and applies Razor Clawmark, then Gilberta's Ultimate applies Arts Susceptibility. Pogranichnik provides SP and Breach, while Rossi's Ultimate deals massive boosted damage.
Explanation
Perlica's Combo activates Gilberta's Combo for easy first Vulnerable stack.
Rossi's Battle and Combo Skills stack Vulnerable and apply Razor Clawmark.
Gilberta's Ultimate adds Arts Susceptibility to amplify Rossi's burst.
Pogranichnik supplies SP and Breach to sustain the rotation.
Strengths
- Extremely high burst damage with multiple debuffs stacked.
- Pogranichnik's SP generation enables smooth rotations.
Weaknesses
- Requires specific 5-star and 6-star characters.
- Rotation is tight and may be disrupted by enemy actions.
Rotation
- 1Use Pogranichnik's Ultimate if available for SP, then cast Gilberta's Battle Skill for gather.
- 2Perform a Final Strike with Rossi, then trigger Perlica's Combo Skill.
- 3Trigger Gilberta's Combo Skill for Lift and first Vulnerable stack.
- 4Cast Rossi's Battle Skill to apply Razor Clawmark and second Vulnerable.
- 5Trigger Rossi's Combo Skill for crit buffs and two more Vulnerable stacks.
- 6Cast Gilberta's Ultimate to apply Arts Susceptibility.
- 7Cast Rossi's Ultimate boosted by debuffs, then Perlica's Ultimate if available.
- 8Use Pogranichnik's Battle and Combo Skills to consume Vulnerable and restore SP.
Start with Pogranichnik's Ultimate, then Gilberta's Battle. Rossi's Final Strike into Perlica's Combo, then Gilberta's Combo. Rossi applies debuffs and stacks, then Gilberta's Ultimate. Rossi's Ultimate deals burst damage, followed by Pogranichnik's SP recovery.
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A Hypercarry variant where Tangtang provides Cryo Infliction and Arts Susceptibility. Tangtang sets up her own Combo for a second Battle Skill use, allowing Rossi to consume two Inflictions and benefit from Tangtang's debuffs. Gilberta and Perlica further amplify Rossi's Ultimate damage.
Explanation
Tangtang's Battle and Combo Skills apply Cryo Infliction and create Waterspout for crowd control.
Rossi consumes Cryo Infliction to trigger her Combo and stack Vulnerable.
Tangtang's second Battle Skill applies Arts Susceptibility.
Gilberta adds Nature Infliction and Arts Susceptibility from her Ultimate.
Strengths
- Multiple sources of Arts Susceptibility boost Rossi's damage significantly.
- Tangtang's crowd control provides safety.
Weaknesses
- Complex rotation with multiple steps and timings.
- Requires Tangtang's specific setup to function optimally.
Rotation
- 1Cast Tangtang's Battle Skill to apply Cryo Infliction, then her Combo Skill to create Waterspout.
- 2Perform a Final Strike with Rossi, then trigger Perlica's Combo Skill.
- 3Trigger Gilberta's Combo Skill for first Vulnerable stack.
- 4Cast Tangtang's Battle Skill again to apply Arts Susceptibility.
- 5Cast Rossi's Battle Skill for Razor Clawmark, then her Combo Skill for crit buffs and max Vulnerable.
- 6Cast Gilberta's Ultimate for additional Arts Susceptibility.
- 7Cast Rossi's Ultimate, boosted by debuffs, then Perlica's Ultimate.
- 8When available, use Tangtang's Ultimate then immediately dive attack for AoE damage.
Tangtang opens with Cryo, then Rossi's Final Strike into Perlica's Combo. Gilberta's Combo gives Vulnerable, then Tangtang's second Battle Skill. Rossi buffs and stacks, then Gilberta's Ultimate. Rossi's Ultimate with debuffs, finished by Tangtang's dive nuke.
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A Hypercarry team using Camille's Link buff to further enhance Rossi's Ultimate. Camille applies Heat Infliction and provides Link, which Rossi's Combo consumes to trigger Camille's Combo. Rossi then uses her Battle Skill and Ultimate, consuming the Link for massive damage, while Gilberta's debuffs stack.
Explanation
Camille's Heat Infliction enables Rossi's Combo and provides Link buff.
Rossi's Combo consumes Heat to trigger Camille's Combo for Link.
Rossi's Battle Skill and Ultimate can consume Link for increased damage.
Gilberta's Ultimate adds Arts Susceptibility to maximize Rossi's burst.
Strengths
- Extremely high single-target burst with Link and multiple debuffs.
- Camille provides both Infliction and a powerful damage buff.
Weaknesses
- Very tight timing for Gilberta's Ultimate to land with Rossi's.
Rotation
- 1Perform a Final Strike with Rossi, then trigger Perlica's Combo Skill for Electrification.
- 2Trigger Gilberta's Combo Skill to apply first Vulnerable stack after a delay.
- 3Cast Camille's Battle Skill to apply Heat Infliction and debuff.
- 4After Gilberta's Vulnerable lands, cast Rossi's Battle Skill for Razor Clawmark and second Vulnerable.
- 5Trigger both of Rossi's Combo Skills to consume Heat, gain crit buffs, and stack more Vulnerable.
- 6Trigger Camille's Combo Skill to gain Link.
- 7Use Rossi's Ultimate to consume Link, then immediately cast Gilberta's Ultimate before the first hit lands to maximize damage.
Rossi's Final Strike into Perlica's Combo, then Gilberta's Combo. Camille applies Heat, Rossi's Battle, then Rossi's Combo consumes Heat. Camille's Combo gives Link, then Rossi's Ultimate with Gilberta's Ultimate simultaneously for max burst.
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A F2P team mixing Heat and Physical damage. Wulfgard and Endmin set up Rossi's Combo Skill, while Rossi's Razor Clawmark boosts both. Her high Vulnerable application allows Endmin to trigger Crush at full stacks. Akekuri provides SP and Link to support the rotation.
Explanation
Wulfgard applies Heat Infliction for Rossi to consume.
Endmin provides initial Vulnerable and Crush application.
Rossi's Razor Clawmark boosts Wulfgard and Endmin's damage.
Akekuri generates SP and provides Link buff via her Ultimate.
Strengths
- Accessible to F2P players with low-investment units.
- Adequate damage output for early to mid-game content.
Weaknesses
- SP generation heavily relies on Perfect Dodges and Final Strikes.
- Lower overall damage ceiling compared to premium teams.
Rotation
- 1Cast Endmin's Battle Skill to apply first Vulnerable stack.
- 2Cast Rossi's Battle Skill for second Vulnerable and Razor Clawmark.
- 3Use Wulfgard's Battle Skill or Rossi's Ultimate to apply Heat Infliction.
- 4Trigger Wulfgard's Combo Skill for another Heat stack, then first part of Rossi's Combo for third Vulnerable.
- 5Trigger Endmin's Combo Skill to apply Originium Crystals, then Endmin's Ultimate for extra hit.
- 6Trigger second part of Rossi's Combo to reach fourth Vulnerable and consume Heat.
- 7Cast Akekuri's Ultimate for SP and Link, then Endmin's Battle Skill to trigger Crush.
Endmin's Battle, then Rossi's Battle. Apply Heat via Wulfgard or Rossi's Ultimate. Wulfgard's Combo then Rossi's first Combo. Endmin's Combo and Ultimate, then Rossi's second Combo. Akekuri's Ultimate for SP, then Endmin's Battle for Crush.
Team Insights
Rossi is a versatile sub-DPS or hypercarry who excels when her Seething Blood talent is triggered by allies applying Combustion or Heat Infliction. Her core function is stacking Vulnerable and applying Razor Clawmark to boost her own and her team's damage. Team compositions typically revolve around a Crush carry (Da Pan, Mi Fu, Endmin) or stacking debuffs for Rossi's own Ultimate. She pairs well with Gilberta for consistent Infliction and debuffs, and with supports that provide SP or additional debuffs. Her flexible role allows her to fit into multiple team archetypes.
Synergy Patterns
- Rossi's Combo Skill consumes Heat/Cryo Inflictions to stack Vulnerable, making her synergize with characters like Gilberta, Camille, and Snowshine who apply such inflications.
- Her Razor Clawmark debuff benefits physical DPS like Wulfgard and Endmin.
- Gilberta's Lift and Ultimate provide both Vulnerable and Arts Susceptibility, amplifying Rossi's burst.
- Crush carries like Da Pan, Mi Fu, and Endmin benefit from the high Vulnerable stacks Rossi can build.
Tips
- Maximize Rossi's damage by ensuring her Seething Blood talent is active; time her Combo Skill after allies apply Combustion.
- In hypercarry teams, prioritize debuff stacking (Vulnerable, Arts Susceptibility) before unleashing her Ultimate.
- Be mindful of SP consumption; teams with two Vanguards or SP-generating units like Pogranichnik help sustain rotations.
- Rossi's Battle Skill should be used before her Combo to apply Razor Clawmark for the team's benefit.
Availability
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Featured Banners
Wolf Pearl
Potentials
- Origin of Admiration
- Gap to Perfection
- Tangible Duties
- Innocent Wish
- Legendary Destination
Best Gifts
Scrimshaw of the PackAurylene CameraYinglung DumbbellsTidestone Specimen
Rossi's favorite gift is the Scrimshaw of the Pack, but the other items also increase trust.
Rossi is the younger sister of Wulfgard (real name Catello), known as the 'Wulfperl of Famiglia Luppino'. She is the heart and soul of the pack, while Wulfgard serves as its fangs and claws.