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Billy Kid

Billy Kid Build Guide

Rarity: A Rank

Element: Honed Edge

House: Cunning Hares

Type: Attack

{Billy Kid Best Builds

Billy DPS Build

A burst-focused DPS build that maximizes Billy's damage by using his Ultimate after a Chain Attack for a heavy opener, then maintains strong Basic Attack damage.
Best W-Engine: Starlight Engine Replica.
Alt W-Engines: The Brimstone, Steel Cushion, Starlight Engine, Street Superstar.
Drive Disc set: Dawn's Bloom (4-piece) + Woodpecker Electro (2-piece).
Puffer Electro can also support this burst playstyle by giving an ATK boost after Billy's Ultimate.

Drive Main Stats

6
ATK
5
Physical DMG Bonus
4
CRIT Rate - CRIT DMG

Drive Substats

CRIT DMG
CRIT Rate
Percent ATK

{Billy Kid Best Teams and Bangboo

Billy F2P

A free-to-play Billy team focused on using Billy as the main DPS while Nicole provides DEF shred and grouping and Anby provides crowd control.
All members activate their Core Passives in this comp.

Billy Premium

A premium Billy team optimized for faster Ultimate uptime and stronger debuff synergy. Dialyn helps trigger Billy's Ultimate more often while Nicole provides DEF shred and grouping.

{Billy Kid Skill Priority

Billy's damage as DPS comes mostly from his Basic Attack, so aim to upgrade this first. If you have extra materials, go for his Chain Attack as he can spray a decent amount of AoE damage around him with his Ultimate. Lastly, upgrade his Core Skill when able.
SkillPriorityExplanation
core_skillcore skill
Billy's Core Skill increases the DMG boost he gets when he uses Crouching Shot during his Basic Attack. Max this out since this is a big DMG boost for him.
basic_attackbasic attack
Billy's Basic Attacks are his consistent source of damage, so max this Skill out first.
chain_attackchain attack
Billy's Chain Attack and Ultimate deal a lot of burst damage, so max this out after his Basic Attack. It also gets a DMG boost from his Core Skill.
dodgedodge
Billy still does some damage through his Dodge Skills, but this is less of a priority than his Basic Attack and Chain Attack.
special_attackspecial attack
Billy's Special Attack packs some damage, so max this out after his Basic Attack and Chain Attack.
assistassist
Billy's Assist Skill allows him to deal some damage, but it's less of a priority than his other Skills.

Billy Skills

Full Firepower

Basic Attack

Full Firepower

Press to activate: Unleashes a piercing attack, dealing Physical DMG. Repeatedly press or hold to enter Crouching Shot to extend the attack duration. Drag the during Crouching Shot to launch Rolling Shot and adjust the character's position, dealing Physical DMG. Stop pressing or holding during Crouching Shot to launch Finishing Shot at enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.

Stand Still

Special Attack

Stand Still

Press to activate: Performs up to 3 piercing attacks in a line, dealing Physical DMG. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.

Clearance Time

EX Special Attack

Clearance Time

With enough Energy, press to activate: Launches a powerful piercing attack in a line, dealing massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Risky Business

Dodge

Risky Business

Press to activate: A quick dash dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Starlight Sanction

Dash Attack

Starlight Sanction

When dragging the during a dodge, press : Launches a piercing attack at nearby enemies within a large area, dealing Physical DMG. When not dragging the during a dodge, press : Launches a piercing attack at enemies in a line, dealing Physical DMG.

Fair Fight

Dodge Counter

Fair Fight

Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Pierces enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Starlight Mirage

Chain Attack

Starlight Mirage

When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: Unleashes a powerful piercing attack at surrounding enemies in a large area, dealing massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Starlight, Shine Bright

Ultimate

Starlight, Shine Bright

When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate: Unleashes a powerful piercing attack at surrounding enemies in a large area, dealing massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Power of Teamwork

Quick Assist

Power of Teamwork

When the active character is launched, press to activate: Launches a piercing attack at enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Flash Spin

Evasive Assist

Flash Spin

When the character on field is about to be attacked, press to activate: Dodges the enemy's attack and activates Vital View. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Fatal Shot

Assist Follow-Up

Fatal Shot

Press after an Evasive Assist to activate: Pierces enemies in a large area in front, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

{Billy Talents

Dazzling Entrance

A

Dazzling Entrance

Roaming Gunslinger

B

Roaming Gunslinger

Teachings of the Starlight Knights

C

Teachings of the Starlight Knights

Starlight Ballistics

D

Starlight Ballistics

Lost Technological Construct

E

Lost Technological Construct

Starlight Hero

F

Starlight Hero

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skins

Billy: Shining Starlight Costume

Style is justice, justice is style. That's the eternal creed of a true knight! Though, yeah... those joint screws really do wear down fast...

Billy: Shining Starlight Costume