Build:Nightblade

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: Memories displayed here are arranged so that their stats are optimized based on their varying values in different positions.
However, it's more cost-effective to arrange all 2-piece sets in top slots for easy swapping between builds, even if stats aren't optimized.

Memory Placement

01	02	03
04	05	06
Patton x4 / Darwin x2

Memory Resonance

Top Resonance Slot (1):
Ex — Precision Attack: ATK +15, CRIT +15 x6

Bottom Resonance Slot (2):
Fleeting Phantom: Core Passive +1 x6

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.

Memory Placement

01	02	03
04	05	06
Voltaire x2 / Patton x2 / Leeuwenhoek x2

Memory Resonance

Top Resonance Slot (1):
Ex — Precision Attack: ATK +15, CRIT +15 x6

Bottom Resonance Slot (2):
Flash Fall: QTE Level +1 x6

Key Notes

• Niche build

Usage

• Phantom Pain Cage

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.