Build:Astral

Memory Builds ◇ Watanabe: Astral

A list of recommended builds for Watanabe: Astral can be found here. Each tab represents one build — click the tabs below to view each one.
See here for more information about Ultima Awakening and resonance slots.

Disclaimer: Build switching is easier when placing 2-set Memories in top slots.
Builds below show placements for ease of switching sets. Placements that optimize stats may differ.
Weapon Harmony builds are now the meta. Builds that do not utilize Harmony remain viable if Players lack 6★ Weapons or materials.

Main BuildDPS Set

Memory Placement

01	02	03
04	05	06
Bathlon x4 / Cottie x2

Memory Resonance

Note: Top and Bottom Resonance Slots can be assumed to be resonated to x6 of the below effects unless specified in orange.
Top Resonance Slot (1):
Ex — Precision Attack: ATK +15, CRIT +15

Bottom Resonance Slot (2):
Signature - Supernova Blast: Signature Move Level + 1

Key Notes

• Watanabe: Astral's main build
• Ultima Awakening Set

Usage

• Phantom Pain Cage
• War Zone
• Norman Revival Plan
• High difficulty content

Details

• DPS set with more frequent Signature Moves
• Recommended if you're planning to get Luna: Laurel, as Astral won't have much use in competitive content in that case.
• Any mix of Signature Move/Core Passive Memory Resonance works.
• Leap set

Memory Placement

01	02	03
04	05	06
Bathlon x4 / Darwin x2

Memory Resonance

Note: Top and Bottom Resonance Slots can be assumed to be resonated to x6 of the below effects unless specified in orange.
Top Resonance Slot (1):
Ex — Precision Attack: ATK +15, CRIT +15

Bottom Resonance Slot (2):
Cosmic Wave: Core Passive +1

Key Notes

• Alternative DPS set

Usage

• Phantom Pain Cage
• War Zone
• Norman Revival Plan

Details

• DPS set
• Darwin offers slightly higher damage compared to Cottie.
• Leap set

Weapon Resonance ◇ Watanabe: Astral

Recommended 6★ weapon resonances for Watanabe: Astral can be found here listed in order of priority.

1. Dead Line Timing

Gains 2 extra random Signal Orbs when deployed, and 3 Signal Orbs of the same color every 45s (also gains Signal Orbs on standby).

2. Matrix Lightning

Movement Speed greatly increases and all enemies' Extra DMG Reduction decreases by 10% in Matrix.

3. Glorious Afterglow

Final ATK of the weapon increases by 30% for 8s upon a 3-ping. Duration resets upon a repeated trigger.

Priority

HIGH:

• Dead Line Timing
• Matrix Lightning

MEDIUM:

• Glorious Afterglow

Notes

Minimum recommended amount: 2

• Glorious Afterglow sometimes replaces Deadline Timing in Phantom Pain Cage.
• Leave Glorious Afterglow for last.
• Focus on Tank and Support/Amplifier resonances first before unlocking the third Attacker resonance.