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.
| Name | Skia |
|---|---|
| Title | Lakshana Stealth DPS |
| Rarity | A-Rank |
| Element | Lakshana |
| Esper Type | Gas |
| Combat Role | Main 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.