wave_tide

4-STARSword

Skills

Intellect [S]

attr wisd

Intellect +{wisd}

Lv	wisd
1	12
2	21
3	31
4	40
5	50
6	60
7	69
8	79
9	93

ATK [S]

attr atk

ATK +{atk:0.0%}

Lv	atk
1	0.03
2	0.054
3	0.078
4	0.102
5	0.126
6	0.15
7	0.174
8	0.198
9	0.234

Pursuit: Unending Cycle

combo

When the wielder casts a combo skill, the wielder gains ATK +{atk_up:0.0%} for {duration:0}s.
Effects of the same name cannot stack.

Lv	atk up	duration
1	0.12	20
2	0.144	20
3	0.168	20
4	0.192	20
5	0.216	20
6	0.24	20
7	0.264	20
8	0.288	20
9	0.336	20

Best Characters

Characters whose builds recommend this weapon.

LaevatainS+ Tier

Alternative #4Fire

Sword Characters

All characters that can equip this weapon type.

Build Notes

Laevatain—endgame dps

Rank #4

The endgame hypercarry setup pushes Laevatain's own damage as high as possible by stacking Intellect, Strength, Attack and DMG Bonus, with a modest amount of Ultimate Gain so Twilight is available more often. Forgeborn Scathe strengthens her Basic Attacks during the Ultimate window, while the four-piece Hot Work set converts the Combustion from her empowered Battle Skill into a strong Heat DMG bonus. A single Redeemer Armor piece replaces one set slot to add Ultimate Gain plus attributes, which matters because so much of her output is packed into her Ultimate. The result is a build where every part of her kit contributes damage instead of leaning on one skill to carry.

Forgeborn Scathe is the first choice because its Intellect and Attack stats pair with a skill that lifts Basic Attack damage during the Ultimate, which is where the bulk of her damage lives.

Hot Work is chosen because her enhanced Battle Skill reliably applies Combustion, so the set's Heat DMG bonus stays active and boosts every part of her damage rather than a single skill.

One slot is given to Redeemer Armor instead of a Hot Work piece, trading a little set value for Ultimate Gain, Intellect and Strength so her Ultimate window comes back faster.

Umbral Torch works but is clearly weaker: its Heat DMG bonuses overlap with what her build already provides and quickly hit diminishing returns.

Fortmaker and Wave Tide are cheaper fallbacks used when Forgeborn Scathe is not available, with Fortmaker also doubling as the free-to-play option.

The Hot Work four-piece is activated by the Combustion her empowered Battle Skill applies, turning it into a sizeable Heat DMG buff for the whole kit.
Redeemer Armor is slotted as an off-piece for its Ultimate Gain plus Intellect and Strength, letting her re-enter her Ultimate far more often.
Forgeborn Scathe and its Twilight skill reinforce her Basic Attacks while her Ultimate is active, covering the part of her kit that carries the most damage.

Laevatain—early game dps

Rank #2

The early game build keeps Laevatain online with inexpensive gear. Fortmaker is the weapon of choice because it speeds up her Ultimate charging and adds general damage, matching a stage of the game where her Ultimate does most of the work. The entire Mordvolt Insulation set is equipped for its Intellect, Attack and Arts DMG, and its set bonus grants additional Arts DMG while she stays above 80% HP. It is not a damage ceiling build, but it rounds out her kit at low cost and transitions smoothly into the Hot Work and Forgeborn Scathe setup later on.

Fortmaker is used because its Inspiring skill and stats improve her Ultimate charge rate while also raising her general DPS, which suits the early game where her Ultimate carries her damage.

The complete Mordvolt Insulation set provides Intellect, Attack and Arts DMG, with the set effect amplifying Arts DMG further while she remains above 80% HP.

Wave Tide is only a basic early option for players who have not picked up Fortmaker yet.

This configuration is a stepping stone: it is replaced by the Hot Work and Forgeborn Scathe combination once those items are unlocked.

Mordvolt Insulation is a simple full set that supplies Intellect, Attack and Arts DMG, so it is straightforward to assemble while progressing.
Its set bonus adds more Arts DMG while she stays above 80% HP, which rewards keeping her healthy during fights.
Fortmaker is available free-to-play from Stock Redistribution, making it the natural early pick.