Build:Nightblade

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Memory Builds ◇ Watanabe: Nightblade

A list of recommended builds for Watanabe: Nightblade 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.

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Patton 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):
Fleeting Phantom: Core Passive +1
Key Notes
  • Watanabe: Nightblade's main build
  • Ultima Awakening Set
Usage
  • High difficulty content
Details
  • General DPS set
  • Used in high difficulty content where survival is more important than clearing speed.

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Voltaire x2 / Patton x2 / Leeuwenhoek 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):
Flash Fall: QTE Level +1
Key Notes
  • Niche build
Details
  • QTE support set
  • Used to quickly defeat Phantom Pain Cage: Advanced Zone bosses on lower floors.

Weapon Resonance ◇ Watanabe: Nightblade

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


1. Dead Line Timing
Gain 2 extra random signal orbs upon deployment, and 3 signal orbs of the same color every 45s (also gain signal orbs on standby).
2. Matrix Lightning
After EX Dodge (triggering Matrix), Movement Speed is greatly increased and all enemies' Extra DMG Reduction is decreased 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.