SS Tier
Zhuang Fangyi
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Advanced Builds
SS
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Zhuang Fangyi is rated SS because she functions as an Electric hypercarry whose raw damage is high enough to push through a large amount of Challenge content. She covers single-target, AoE, and multi-wave fights through her Ultimate, but her early rotation drags while she accumulates Sunderblades and charges Ultimate. Her team options are narrow due to the Electric Infliction requirement, yet her key support is free, so she is cheap to field.
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This is her top-end setup and it leans entirely into raw Electric output. Lone Barge supplies ATK, Electric DMG, and Battle Skill DMG, all of which feed directly into Mantra of Sundering, the ability responsible for most of her damage. The Xiranflow set rewards her for consuming Electrification, which the same Battle Skill does on every use, stacking up substantial Electric and Nature DMG buffs that she can keep refreshed. LYNX Slab fills the remaining slot with Intellect and Will, emphasizing Will because it is her primary attribute. Because her skills naturally trigger both the weapon and set effects, this configuration keeps its bonuses active with almost no special play required. Two downgrades trade damage for Ultimate uptime: Bonekrusha Poncho T1 with Xiranflow Baton, or the more aggressive LYNX Slab swap to Eternal Xiranite Auxiliary Arm. Use those when reaching Smiting Tempest quickly matters more than maximum per-hit numbers.
Weapon
Gear
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armor
xiranflow light armor
gloves
xiranflow gloves
core 1
lynx slab
core 2
xiranflow baton
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Explanation
Lone Barge leads because it lifts ATK, Electric DMG, and Battle Skill DMG at once, and the Battle Skill is where the bulk of her damage is produced.
The Xiranflow set fires whenever she consumes Electrification, which her Battle Skill does naturally, granting a large Electric and Nature DMG increase that matches her damage profile.
LYNX Slab sits in the off-piece slot for its Intellect and Will values, with extra weight on Will since that is her main attribute.
The replacements exist purely to shift the build toward Ultimate Gain when content demands faster access to Smiting Tempest rather than peak damage.
Notes
- She can proc both the Xiranflow set effect and Lone Barge's weapon skill consistently, which keeps her Electric DMG and Battle Skill DMG buffs running almost permanently.
- If Ultimate uptime is the problem, swapping Xiranflow Light Armor for the Bonekrusha Poncho T1 and equipping Xiranflow Baton trades damage for faster Ultimate cycling.
- An even more extreme option is replacing LYNX Slab with the Eternal Xiranite Auxiliary Arm, giving up a larger slice of damage in exchange for a much higher Ultimate rate.
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This is the accessible starting configuration for Zhuang Fangyi before her premium gear is in reach. Monaihe is the weapon choice because it increases Ultimate Gain, which shortens the slow wind-up she suffers from early on, while still padding her Attack and Will. Mordvolt Insulation covers the armor slot with an Intellect bump plus an Arts DMG increase that benefits every part of her damage output, and it only functions while her HP remains above 80%, so keep her out of incidental fire. Mordvolt Insulation Gloves and two Mordvolt Insulation Wrenches complete the set, and the Mordvolt Resistant Vest acts as the off-piece. The overall goal is simple: stack Attack and Will so her Battle Skill and Ultimate hit acceptably hard while you work toward the Xiranflow pieces that define her finished build.
Gear
arts_dmg
armor
mordvolt resistant vest
gloves
mordvolt insulation gloves
core 1
mordvolt insulation wrench
core 2
mordvolt insulation wrench
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Explanation
Monaihe is picked here because it raises Ultimate Gain, letting her reach Smiting Tempest sooner while still contributing Attack and Will.
Mordvolt Insulation supplies an Intellect boost and an Arts DMG bonus, both of which translate into more damage across her entire kit.
The Mordvolt Resistant Vest fills the off-piece slot so the two-piece bonus comes online without giving up the stats she cares about.
This combination is chosen for accessibility rather than ceiling, filling the gap until her Xiranflow setup becomes available.
Notes
- Mordvolt Insulation only grants its Arts DMG bonus while her HP stays above 80%, so avoid letting her take chip damage before a burst window.
- Monaihe is the practical low-rarity entry point, and Fluorescent Roc is another early option if it is what you have available.
- The whole setup is aimed at pumping Attack and Will early on, since those directly shore up her damage before better gear arrives.
Build Insights
Zhuang Fangyi occupies the main carry slot of an Electric squad and expects to be the controlled operator so she can chain her own triggers. The loop starts with an ally or her own Battle Skill placing Electric Infliction, then her Final Strike or Finisher converts that Infliction into Electrification through Breath of Transformation. She then consumes that Electrification with Mantra of Sundering to maximize Sunderblade generation, since three blades is the per-cast cap and nine is the field cap. Because she must chew through Electric Infliction and charge a costly Ultimate, teammates who add Electric Infliction or generate Ultimate Energy let her reach the Empyrean of Truth state sooner, where her ranges expand, her Combo Skill fires on groups, and the opening Battle Skill is free and guaranteed to produce three Sunderblades. She has no meaningful support or defensive utility, so the rest of the team should cover energy, infliction application, and survivability while she serves as the primary damage source.
Core Mechanics
- Her kit revolves around Sunderblades. Mantra of Sundering consumes the target's Electrification, raising its own multiplier and spawning blades equal to the consumed status level plus one, up to three per cast and nine on field.
- Sunderblades already on the field each add extra Thunder Strikes, so stacking them before committing to damage is the central loop.
- Breath of Transformation is triggered by a Final Strike or Finisher on an enemy holding Electric Infliction; it consumes those stacks to forcibly apply Electrification and refunds Ultimate Energy based on stacks eaten.
- Smiting Tempest enters the Empyrean of Truth, widening ranges, speeding the Combo Skill cooldown fourfold, adding Electric Infliction to the final Thunder Strike, and making the first Battle Skill free of SP and Electrification.
- Force of Nature grants Electric Amp on Battle Skill casts and increments it as Thunder Strikes land, resetting whenever the skill is recast.
Scaling
- She is a slow-burn damage dealer: without Ultimate and without a full Sunderblade field her output feels plodding, so early-fight performance lags behind her ceiling.
- Damage growth comes from Will and Intellect attributes alongside ATK% and DMG% sources; she is a heavy-investment unit whose payoff scales hard with gear and weapon quality.
- She leans on team-provided Electric Infliction to start her combo chain, making her effective power partly a function of how well the squad feeds her status needs.
- Trading some damage for Ultimate Gain is viable and shortens the ramp-up, which matters most in short or multi-wave encounters.
Character Notes
Zhuang Fangyi is a six-star Electric Striker who wields an Arts Unit and scales off Will with Intellect as a secondary attribute. She serves as the designated hypercarry of an Electric composition, converting enemy Electric Infliction into Electrification and then burning that Electrification to generate Sunderblades that multiply her Battle Skill's Thunder Strikes. Her Ultimate, Smiting Tempest, pushes her into the Empyrean of Truth state, which broadens her ranges, speeds up her Combo Skill, and grants one free Battle Skill that is guaranteed to spawn three blades. The trade-off is a genuinely slow opening, since she needs blades on the field and a charged Ultimate before she looks impressive, and a rigid team requirement for Electric Infliction sources.
Playstyle
- Open with Infliction. Have an Electric Infliction on the target, then land a Final Strike or Finisher so Breath of Transformation can consume it and apply Electrification.
- Aim for level 2. Try to trigger the Combo Skill on a target holding two stacks of Electric Infliction so the resulting Electrification is level 2 and can be eaten for maximum value.
- Cash in with the Battle Skill. Consume that level 2 Electrification using Mantra of Sundering to spawn three Sunderblades, the per-cast maximum, and boost the skill's multiplier.
- Keep blades on field. Up to nine Sunderblades can exist, and each one adds extra Thunder Strikes, so avoid letting them expire before you cast again.
- Use the Ultimate to smooth the rotation. During Smiting Tempest the first Battle Skill costs no SP or Electrification and still creates three blades, and its final Thunder Strike applies Electric Infliction to restart the loop.
- Stay on-field. She is designed to be controlled by the player so her Final Strike triggers are reliable; leaving her on AI wastes her combo windows.
Strengths
- Damage output high enough to simply overwhelm a great deal of Challenge-tier content.
- Performs in single-target, AoE, and multi-wave encounters alike, largely thanks to her Ultimate's area and cooldown improvements.
- Her essential support is free, which makes building a working team around her inexpensive.
- Sunderblade stacking gives her a clear, repeatable damage-scaling loop once the rotation is learned.
Weaknesses
- Very slow start; she needs time to build Sunderblades and fill her Ultimate meter before her damage really shows.
- Team construction is restrictive because she needs Electric Infliction from somewhere in the squad.
- Nearly all of her peak damage is gated behind the Empyrean of Truth state, so Ultimate uptime heavily dictates her performance.
- The free-choice Ultimate Energy trade options cost real damage, forcing a decision between burst size and rotation speed.
Team Guide
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Zhuang Fangyi's flagship composition stacks Electric Inflictions and Electrification on the field so her Battle Skill can repeatedly consume them and climb toward 9 Sunderblade stacks. Perlica supplies steady inflictions, Arclight converts Electrification into team SP, and Liino adds buffs, healing and Ultimate Energy while amplifying the burst window.
Explanation
Perlica and Arclight together guarantee a constant flow of Electric Inflictions and Electrification for Zhuang Fangyi to consume.
Arclight refunds SP, letting the rotation center on repeated Battle Skill casts instead of auto attacks.
Liino covers sustain and offers an Ultimate that boosts the team and applies extra Electrification for the finale.
Buffs from teammates and weapon options push Zhuang Fangyi's damaging window to its ceiling.
Strengths
- Very high Electrification uptime feeding Sunderblade generation.
- SP economy allows a tight, skill-driven loop.
- Strong single-target burst once Zhuang Fangyi enters her Ultimate.
Weaknesses
- Rotation is long and demanding to execute without losing stacks.
- Dependent on keeping Arclight's Combo Skill cooldown aligned.
Rotation
- 1Open with Liino's Battle Skill to begin party-wide buffing and healing.
- 2Land a Final Strike with Zhuang Fangyi, then fire Perlica's Combo Skill for a level 1 Electrification, Arclight's Combo Skill for SP, and Liino's Combo Skill for Ultimate Energy.
- 3Cast Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill to eat the Electrification and bank 2 Sunderblade stacks.
- 4Use Perlica's Battle Skill for an Electric Infliction, Final Strike with Zhuang Fangyi, then her Combo Skill to convert the Infliction into Electrification.
- 5Trigger Arclight's Combo Skill for SP, then another Zhuang Fangyi Battle Skill for 2 more Sunderblades.
- 6Perform two Zhuang Fangyi Final Strikes, then chain Perlica's, Arclight's and Liino's Combo Skills.
- 7Cast Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill to consume the Electrification for another 2 Sunderblade stacks.
- 8Apply Perlica's Battle Skill, Final Strike with Zhuang Fangyi, then fire her Combo Skill and Arclight's Combo Skill.
- 9Cast Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill again to gain 2 more Sunderblades while consuming the level 1 Electrification.
- 10Another Final Strike with Zhuang Fangyi, then Perlica's, Arclight's and Liino's Combo Skills in sequence.
- 11Cast Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill to consume Electrification and finish charging her Ultimate.
- 12Enter Zhuang Fangyi's Ultimate, use Liino's Ultimate for stronger buffs and Electrification, then trigger Arclight's Combo Skill.
Build Energy from zero, cycle Electrification through Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill, then finish inside her Ultimate with Liino's buff.
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This variant keeps the Perlica and Arclight core that supplies Electric Inflictions and SP, while the fourth slot is flexible. Antal is chosen here for buffs and debuffs, but Alesh can take the slot when faster, smoother SP generation is preferred.
Explanation
Perlica and Arclight remain the engine, applying Inflictions and converting Electrification into SP.
Antal stacks Focus and extra debuffs so Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill hits harder.
Alesh is the swap option for players who want quicker Energy and more frequent Final Strikes.
Strengths
- Flexible fourth slot adapts to roster and comfort level.
- Reaches maximum Sunderblade stacks reliably.
- Antal version adds a strong damage amplification layer.
Weaknesses
- Timing Arclight's Combo Skill with Electrification consumption is finicky.
- Replacing Antal with Alesh trades buffs for speed, changing damage profile.
Rotation
- 1Cast Antal's Battle Skill to apply Focus, then enter Zhuang Fangyi's Ultimate.
- 2Use Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill to apply a stack of Electric Infliction and summon three Sunderblades.
- 3Trigger Antal's Combo Skill to place the second Electric Infliction stack.
- 4Final Strike with Zhuang Fangyi, then trigger Perlica's Combo Skill while holding Zhuang Fangyi's Combo Skill.
- 5Cast Arclight's Battle Skill to consume Perlica's Electrification, then Zhuang Fangyi's Combo Skill to consume the inflictions and apply level 2 Electrification.
- 6Trigger Arclight's Combo Skill, use Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill to consume the Electrification and reach 6 Sunderblades, then trigger Arclight's Combo Skill again.
- 7Final Strike with Zhuang Fangyi, then cast Perlica's Battle Skill or Arclight's Ultimate for a second Infliction stack.
- 8Trigger Zhuang Fangyi's Combo Skill to consume the inflictions for another level 2 Electrification; if Arclight's Ultimate was used, do this immediately before she consumes it.
- 9Trigger Arclight's Combo Skill, use Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill to max out Sunderblades and deal damage, then trigger Arclight's Combo Skill again.
- 10Cast Antal's Ultimate followed by Perlica's Ultimate for the Electric Amp.
- 11Use Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill to trigger another Arclight Combo Skill.
- 12Final Strike with Zhuang Fangyi for Perlica's Combo Skill, then her Combo Skill for one more Arclight proc, and one last Battle Skill before the Ultimate ends.
Antal opens with Focus, then Zhuang Fangyi's Ultimate into a Battle Skill loop that climbs to 9 Sunderblades with Arclight generating SP.
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Two Electric carries share the field: Avywenna plants and retrieves Thunderlances while Zhuang Fangyi builds her stacks, so damage stays high through both characters' uptime and ends in a combined burst once Zhuang Fangyi hits 9 Sunderblades as Avywenna recovers her Thunderlances.
Explanation
Avywenna fills Zhuang Fangyi's downtime by setting up Thunderlances for a later retrieval payoff.
Arclight converts the Electrification produced by the team into SP and triggers extra Inflictions.
Placing Perlica ahead of Zhuang Fangyi in the menu lets her Electrification land first for Arclight to consume and unlock her talent.
Strengths
- High sustained damage because one carry covers the other's cooldowns.
- Flexible Infliction generation from both carries plus Perlica.
- Big finish when both Ultimates and Avywenna's Thunderlances align.
Weaknesses
- Two carries compete for field time and skill timers.
- Requires precise ordering of Combo Skills to avoid wasted Electrification.
Rotation
- 1Cast Zhuang Fangyi's Ultimate.
- 2Use her Battle Skill for one Electric Infliction stack and three Sunderblades.
- 3Final Strike with Zhuang Fangyi and trigger only Perlica's Combo Skill.
- 4Cast Arclight's Battle Skill to consume the Electrification, then trigger Zhuang Fangyi's, Avywenna's and Arclight's Combo Skills.
- 5After Arclight's Combo animation, use Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill to consume the level 2 Electrification, add three Sunderblades and reapply Infliction, then trigger Arclight's Combo Skill.
- 6Final Strike with Zhuang Fangyi, cast Arclight's Ultimate for a second Infliction stack, then immediately trigger Zhuang Fangyi's Combo Skill before Arclight consumes it.
- 7Trigger Arclight's Combo Skill for SP, cast Avywenna's Ultimate for Electric Susceptibility, then Perlica's Ultimate for a first burst.
- 8Use Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill to consume the level 2 Electrification and summon the final three Sunderblades, then trigger Arclight's Combo Skill.
- 9Farm SP, then cast Avywenna's Battle Skill to recall her Thunderlances and apply an Electric Infliction stack.
- 10Final Strike with Zhuang Fangyi to chain Perlica's, Zhuang Fangyi's, Avywenna's and Arclight's Combo Skills in order.
- 11Use Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill to trigger Arclight's Combo Skill once more before the Ultimate form expires.
Zhuang Fangyi builds to 9 Sunderblades while Avywenna prepares Thunderlances, then both Ultimate for a synchronized burst.
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A budget-friendly lineup built around accessible characters. Perlica keeps Electric Inflictions flowing, Antal contributes Focus, Susceptibility and Amp, and Akekuri adds Link and energy support so Zhuang Fangyi can still reach maximum Sunderblades and burst.
Explanation
Perlica is the primary Infliction source, letting Zhuang Fangyi consume Electrification efficiently.
Antal provides Focus, Amplification and Susceptibility to lift Zhuang Fangyi's damage.
Akekuri's Ultimate applies Link, rounding out the damage buffs without rare units.
Strengths
- Uses easy-to-obtain characters with minimal investment.
- Still reaches the full 9 Sunderblade payoff.
- Simple, short rotation that is forgiving for new players.
Weaknesses
- Lower buff ceiling than SP-heavy premium compositions.
- Fewer Infliction sources, so timing matters if a proc is missed.
Rotation
- 1Cast Antal's Battle Skill to apply Focus, then enter Zhuang Fangyi's Ultimate.
- 2Use Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill for one Electric Infliction stack and three Sunderblades.
- 3Trigger Antal's Combo Skill to raise the Infliction count to two.
- 4Final Strike with Zhuang Fangyi, then her Combo Skill to consume the inflictions and apply level 2 Electrification, holding Perlica's Combo Skill.
- 5Cast Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill to reach 6 Sunderblades and reapply an Infliction stack.
- 6Use Perlica's Battle Skill to bring Electric Infliction back to two stacks.
- 7Final Strike with Zhuang Fangyi, then her Combo Skill again for another level 2 Electrification.
- 8Cast Akekuri's Ultimate to apply Link to the enemy.
- 9Use Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill to cap the Sunderblade count and deliver the damage.
Antal opens with Focus, Zhuang Fangyi loops Battle Skill and Combo Skill for level 2 Electrification, and Akekuri's Link closes out the burst.
Team Insights
Zhuang Fangyi functions as an Electric main DPS whose damage scales with Sunderblade stacks built by consuming Electric Inflictions and Electrification with her Battle Skill. Every recommended team therefore surrounds her with characters that generate those statuses or refund SP so she can keep casting. Perlica and Arclight form the backbone of most builds, while the remaining slots add either buffs (Antal), healing and Ultimate energy (Liino), a second carry (Avywenna), or cheap energy support (Akekuri).
Synergy Patterns
- Perlica applies Electric Infliction and Electrification, which Zhuang Fangyi consumes for Sunderblade stacks.
- Arclight eats Electrification to refund SP and can add extra Infliction, enabling more Battle Skill casts.
- Liino provides party buffs, healing and Ultimate Energy, and her Ultimate adds Electrification.
- Antal layers Focus and damage amplification to boost the burst window.
- Avywenna covers downtime with Thunderlance setup so damage never stalls.
- Akekuri contributes Link and energy for a low-cost support package.
Tips
- In SP-hungry comps, place Perlica before Zhuang Fangyi in the team menu so her Combo Skill applies Electrification first for Arclight to consume.
- In the F2P team, order Zhuang Fangyi ahead of Perlica so she consumes her own Infliction before overwriting Perlica's weaker Electrification.
- Wait for Arclight's Combo Skill animation to finish so her cooldown resets before the next Electrification is applied or consumed.
- Delay Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill slightly to line it up with Arclight's Combo Skill cooldown for extra damage.
- Avoid casting Alesh's Ultimate in the flex team, since its Cryo Infliction can break the rotation.
- Fire Perlica's Ultimate whenever the target carries at least level 2 Electrification to maximize its damage.
Availability
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Potentials
- Four Symbols of Harmony: Mantra of Sundering's damage multiplier rises to 1.15x, and her first Battle Skill after entering battle creates one extra Sunderblade beyond the normal per-cast cap.
- Acuity of Fine Details: Will +20 and Battle Skill DMG Dealt +15%.
- Sense and Response: After Mantra of Sundering consumes Electrification it refunds 10 SP, and Sunderblade duration increases by 10s.
- Absolute Composure: Smiting Tempest's Ultimate Energy cost is reduced by 15%.
- Storm of Transformation: While in the Empyrean of Truth state, her damage ignores 15 points of the enemy's Electric Resistance.
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Zhuang Fangyi holds the title of Viceroy and Tianshi of Wuling and belongs to the Hongshan Academy of Sciences. She is a Kylin, and she previously served as a Tianshi Intern working alongside the Endministrator before their memories were lost.