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Black Swan

Black Swan

★★★★★
Wind
Nihility
Builds Update3.3
Teams Update3.3
Black Swan is a Wind-element character who follows the Path of Nihility. Her kit revolves around the Arcana mechanic—a unique, undispellable debuff that applies Wind Shear, dealing Wind DoT to enemies over time. Regarded as one of the strongest DoT characters, Black Swan pairs exceptionally well with Kafka, forming a powerful duo in Dual DoT team compositions.

Best Cavern Relics

(2) ATK increases by 12%.
(4) For every DoT the target enemy is afflicted with, the wearer will ignore 6% of its DEF when dealing DMG to it. This effect is valid for a max of 3 DoTs.
This set serves its purpose well for DoT characters, as it enhances Wind Shear damage by ignoring 6% of the affected enemy’s DEF.
(2) Increases Wind DMG by 10%.
(4) After the wearer uses their Ultimate, their action is Advanced Forward by 25%.
While this set may not boost her damage as effectively as Prisoner, it allows Black Swan to take faster turns and apply her Skill more frequently.

Best Planar Ornaments

(2) Increases the wearer's ATK by 12%. When the wearer's ATK is higher than or equal to 2,400/3,600, increases the DoT DMG dealt by 12%/24%.
Equipping Black Swan with this Planar Ornament set greatly enhances her Arcana damage output by increasing her ATK, which in turn boosts her DoT damage.
(2) Increases the wearer's ATK by 12%. When the wearer's SPD is equal to or higher than 135/160, the wearer deals 12%/18% more DMG.
Glamoth can enhance Black Swan’s DoT damage output, as long as she meets the required SPD threshold to activate the DMG bonus.
(2) Increases the wearer's Effect Hit Rate by 10%. Meanwhile, the wearer's ATK increases by an amount that is equal to 25% of the current Effect Hit Rate, up to a maximum of 25%.
This set only increases Black Swan’s chance to inflict the Arcana debuff and does not significantly boost her overall DoT damage output.

Best Stats

Body
Effect Hit Rate
Boots
SPD
Sphere
ATK% / Wind DMG Boost
Rope
ATK%
Substats
Effect Hit Rate / SPD / ATK% / Effect RES
Black Swan only requires 120% Effect Hit Rate to fully benefit from her DMG buff scaling, making it a key stat to prioritize. To maximize the damage bonus from Reverie by the Sea, she should also aim for at least 3600 ATK, as her DoT scales with ATK. Additionally, reaching 135–160 SPD not only allows her to act earlier in battle but also enables her to take advantage of the Firmament Frontline: Glamoth set’s DMG Bonus, making SPD a crucial secondary stat for both utility and damage scaling.

Best Light Cones

SourceLight Cone Event Warp
Crystallize
Increases the wearer's Effect Hit Rate by 40~60%. When the wearer deals DMG to an enemy inflicted with Wind Shear, Burn, Shock, or Bleed, each respectively grants 1 stack of Prophet, stacking up to 4 time(s). In a single battle, only 1 stack of Prophet can be granted for each type of DoT. Every stack of Prophet increases wearer's ATK by 5~9% and enables the DoT dealt to ignore 7.2~10.0% of the target's DEF.
Black Swan’s signature Light Cone increases her Effect Hit Rate (EHR) and grants her stacks of Prophet, which boost her ATK and allow her DoT effects to ignore a portion of the target’s DEF.
SourceStellar Warp, Departure Warp, Character Event Warp, Light Cone Event Warp
Self-Confidence
Increases the wearer's Effect Hit Rate by 20~40% and increases DoT by 24~48%.
This Light Cone is a great option for boosting Black Swan’s Effect Hit Rate and DoT.
SourceLight Cone Event Warp
Spider Web
Increases DMG dealt by the wearer by 24~40%. After every attack launched by wearer, their SPD increases by 4.8~8.0%, stacking up to 3 times. If the wearer hits an enemy target that is not afflicted by Erode, there is a 100% base chance to inflict Erode to the target. Enemies afflicted with Erode are also considered to be Shocked and will receive Lightning DoT at the start of each turn equal to 60~100% of the wearer's ATK, lasting for 1 turn(s).
This Light Cone is also a solid option for Black Swan, providing a 24% DMG boost and increased SPD. Additionally, the Erode debuff further amplifies her overall damage output.
SourceLight Cone Event Warp
Wordly Affairs Leave No Mark
Increases the wearer's Effect Hit Rate by 60~100%. After the wearer uses Basic ATK, Skill, or Ultimate to attack an enemy target, there is a 60% base chance to inflict "Unarmored" on the target. While in the Unarmored state, the enemy target receives 10~18% increased DMG, lasting for 2 turn(s). If the target is under a DoT state inflicted by the wearer, there is a 60% base chance to upgrade the "Unarmored" state inflicted by the wearer to the "Cornered" state, which additionally increases the DMG the enemy target receives by 14~22%, lasting for 2 turn(s). During this period, the wearer cannot inflict "Unarmored" on the target.
This Light Cone greatly boosts her Effect Hit Rate (EHR) and increases the target’s DoT damage received by applying a debuff through any type of attack, lasting for 2 turns.
SourceStellar Warp, Departure Warp, Character Event Warp, Light Cone Event Warp
Toiler
For every debuff the target enemy has, the DMG dealt by the wearer increases by 12~24%, stacking up to 3 time(s). This effect also applies to DoT.
This is a decent universal Light Cone that increases Black Swan’s overall damage, though it does not provide any boost to her Effect Hit Rate (EHR).
SourceEvent, Herta's Store
Quick on the Draw
Increases the wearer's Effect Hit Rate by 20~40%. When the wearer attacks DEF-reduced enemies, regenerates 4~8 Energy.
This is a F2P Light Cone that boosts her Effect Hit Rate (EHR) and restores her Energy when she hits an enemy with reduced DEF—something easily triggered by her Skill’s DEF debuff.

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