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Skia Build Guide

Skia is an accessible Lakshana burst attacker with stealth-based interactions. His ceiling is held back by the current lack of strong Lakshana-cycle support, but he offers useful early-game progression value. He excels in teams with access to Remora or Stain reactions.

Review

Skia is an accessible Lakshana burst attacker with stealth-based interactions. His ceiling is held back by the current lack of strong Lakshana-cycle support, but he offers useful early-game progression value. He excels in teams with access to Remora or Stain reactions.

Tier Position

T2

Role

Main DPS

Element

Lakshana

Pros

  • Accessible early-game damage option.
  • Stealth tech can trigger Baicang synergy by generating a Power Word on swap.
  • Can chain Remora pressure in the right cycle shell.
  • Strong with Watch Your Heads Arc in Remora/Stain teams.

Cons

  • Lakshana support ecosystem currently limits his ceiling.
  • Burst output is lower than top S-Rank carries.

Recommended Team

  • Team 1: Skia, Esper Zero, Hathor, Haniel

Equipment

  • Cartridge: Street Boxer for Lakshana damage.

Key Esper Reactions

  • Remora: Lakshana + Cosmos slows targets and enables Remora follow-up value.

Info

Skia is introduced through a resume anecdote that highlights how even simple systems can fail to understand his appearance, and how much he values not having his workflow disrupted.

NameSkia
TitleLakshana Stealth DPS
RarityA-Rank
ElementLakshana
Esper TypeGas
Combat RoleMain DPS

Awakening

  • A1 Process of Elimination: Increases auto-attack DMG Ratio for Fang Thrust by 60%.
  • A2 Law and Order: Increases Crit Chance by 10% and Resistance to Interruptions by 50% for 15s after casting Shadow Hound Chase.
  • A3 Solution: Damage to targets locked by Fang Thrust increased by 4%. If only one target locked, further increased by 4%.
  • A4 Resolution: Extends Tailed duration to 12s. Increases Attachment DMG by 2% per second, up to 40%.
  • A5 Social Contract: Increases target mass by 50 and reduces Movement Speed by 20% for each Fang Thrust locked.
  • A6 Unbothered Appearance: Increases Extra DMG Ratio of Fang Thrust by 20% while in Shadow Hound Gnaw mode.

Compatible Arcs

  • Watch Your Heads! (Best in Remora/Stain teams) - ATK 475, CRIT DMG 40%. Increases ATK by 10% and Lakshana DMG to targets affected by Remora and Stain by 10% for 15s after Redirect Skill.

Skills

  • Arresting Art: Basic attack dealing Lakshana DMG.
  • The Pack: Skill for stealth and Lakshana damage.
  • Shadow Hound Chase: Redirect Skill for burst damage.
  • Arrest Warrant (Ultimate): AoE Lakshana damage.