Please refer to the Main page before reading, as it contains notes and info that may be important to know before viewing team compositions. Players should refer to both Competitive and Budget compositions, as not all investments will be described per section.
This composition shows the recommended investment to compete at higher levels. Investment recommendations will not be available to the majority of players. Refer to Main (Budget) for a more accessible setup.
Blue
Luminance
Starter. Recommended investment: Leap, SSS-Rank, Signature Weapon Luminance should be set in Blue for optimal synergy with Stigmata's Orbs. Luminance should switch to Stigmata after performing Arcadia Gate and building up her CRIT rate buff. Additional Inver-Shards can be obtained through the Tactical Assessment Manual and Voucher Shop. Luminance's Leap is required for her to be an effective Physical Support, providing the ability to give Physical DMG Bonus buffs and temporarily increase the CRIT rate of the next switching in Construct. SSS-Rank allows for immediate usage of Arcadia Gate to set up a high CRIT rate buff quickly by granting a high amount of energy the first time Luminance enters. If players plan on obtaining a Signature Weapon for Luminance, they should obtain Type Zero instead of Dragon Wind, as Dragon Wind is sub-optimal despite being her Signature Weapon. Luminance's Weapon's value primarily lies in allowing use of Weapon Resonances to further buff the team.
Red
Leader
Stigmata
Leader. Recommended investment: SS3-Rank, Signature Weapon Stigmata is set on Red as other slots are better used by her teammates, and as her Red Orb is her weakest option. SS3-Rank provides stacks of Stigmata Will when entering Sword Form, improves energy gain, and provides a 3-Ping on switch in, allowing for high optimization of Stigmata's rotation. Signature Weapon also provides stacks of Stigmata Will and allows Stigmata to immediately enter Sword Dance upon entering Sword Form.
Yellow
Rigor
Recommended investment: Leap, SSS-Rank, Signature Weapon Placement in Yellow allows for better synergy with Stigmata, while QTE triggers can be guaranteed through both Yellow 3-Pings and Luminance’s use of 4 set Da Vinci. Additional Inver-Shards can be obtained through the Tactical Assessment Manual and Voucher Shop. Rigor's Leap greatly improves damage output, significantly streamlines rotations, and provides Physical Resistance reduction debuffs at higher ranks. SSS-Rank and Signature Weapon both provide significant increases to her Defense reduction debuff. Signature Weapon also provides access to Weapon Resonances which can greatly improve gameplay and grants further Physical Resistance reduction debuffs.
Main (Budget)
This composition serves as a more budget friendly version of the Main (Competitive) composition. Unless explicitly stated as otherwise, players should invest based on what can be reasonably afforded before using investment recommendations as a guideline. (For example, obtaining SS-Rank despite Signature Weapon being recommended, as SS-Rank can be obtained through Phantom Pain Cage.)
Blue
Luminance
Starter. Recommended investment: Leap Luminance should be set in Blue for optimal synergy with Stigmata's Orbs. Luminance acts as the starter of this team to set up for future rotations with the Level 18 effects of Divine Rage Field. Luminance should switch to Stigmata. Additional Inver-Shards can be obtained through the Tactical Assessment Manual and Voucher Shop. Luminance's Leap is required for her to be an effective Physical Support, providing the ability to give Physical DMG Bonus buffs and temporarily increase the CRIT rate of the next switching in Construct. If players plan on obtaining a Signature Weapon for Luminance, they should obtain Type Zero instead of Dragon Wind, as Dragon Wind is sub-optimal despite being her Signature Weapon.
Red
Leader
Stigmata
Leader. Recommended investment: SS-Rank Stigmata is set on Red as other slots are better used by her teammates, and as her Red Orb is her weakest option. S5-Rank increases Stigmata's CRIT rate by 20%. SS-Rank increases the stack limit of Stigmata Will, the amount gained when activating Sword Form with more than half Afterglow Points, and triggers available QTEs when performing Illuminated Abyss, drastically improving Stigmata's damage output.
Yellow
Rigor
Recommended investment: Leap, SS-Rank Placement in Yellow allows for better synergy with Stigmata, while QTE triggers can be guaranteed through both Yellow 3-Pings and Luminance’s use of 4 set Da Vinci. Additional Inver-Shards can be obtained through the Tactical Assessment Manual and Voucher Shop. Rigor's Leap greatly improves damage output, significantly streamlines rotations, and provides Physical Resistance reduction debuffs at higher ranks. SS-Rank is a drastic improvement to Rigor's supportive capabilities, allowing her to apply her Defense reduction debuffs with her QTE.
1st Gen (Crimson Abyss)
This team composition acts solely to show examples of older Constructs that may be used to fill in empty slots of players' teams. This team is no longer optimal and will see minimal use. This does not mean Constructs shown here that do not appear in stronger teams are useless, only that they are not the most effective option available.
Blue
Luminance
Starter. Luminance should avoid being set anywhere but Blue as both Crimson Abyss and Rigor rely heavily on their Blue Pings. Crimson Abyss requires a Blue 3-Ping to activate her Core Passive, while Rigor benefits greatly from using her Blue Pings to reduce enemy Defense to increase her personal damage output. Luminance acts as the starter of this team to set up for future rotations with the Level 18 effects of her Signature Move’s Leap. Luminance should switch to Crimson Abyss as soon as possible. Luminance's Leap is required for her to be an effective Physical Support. If players plan on obtaining a Signature Weapon for Luminance, they should obtain Type Zero instead of Dragon Wind, as Dragon Wind is sub-optimal despite being her Signature Weapon.
Red
Rigor
Due to Crimson Abyss' SS-Rank Passive, Rosetta should be set in Red. With her SS-Rank Passive, Crimson Abyss' Red orb 3-Ping becomes a stronger option than her Yellow orb 3-Pings to activate her Core Passive. Rigor's Leap increases her DPS by a significant amount, and provides Physical Resistance reduction debuffs at higher ranks.
Yellow
Leader
Crimson Abyss
Leader. With her SS-Rank Passive, Crimson Abyss' Red orb 3-Pings are stronger than her Yellow orb 3-Pings when activating her Core Passive. As such, Red orbs will be more frequently used than Yellow, making Yellow the optimal placement for Crimson Abyss.
1st Gen (Entropy)
This team composition acts solely to show examples of older Constructs that may be used to fill in empty slots of players' teams. This team is no longer optimal and will see minimal use. This does not mean Constructs shown here that do not appear in stronger teams are useless, only that they are not the most effective option available.
Blue
Luminance
Starter. Luminance is best placed in Blue due to the frequent usage of Blue Pings by Entropy and Rigor. Luminance acts as the starter of this team to set up for future rotations with the Level 18 effects of her Signature Move’s Leap. Luminance should switch to Entropy as soon as possible. Luminance's Leap is required for her to be an effective Physical Support. If players plan on obtaining a Signature Weapon for Luminance, they should obtain Type Zero instead of Dragon Wind, as Dragon Wind is sub-optimal despite being her Signature Weapon.
Red
Leader
Entropy
Leader. Entropy should avoid any team slot other than Red as he requires Yellow and Blue 3-Pings to activate his Core Passive. Red 3-Pings are rarely used as Entropy's Red Ping sees more use activating his Core Passive.
Yellow
Rigor
Rigor's optimal placement in this composition is Yellow for synergy with her team. Rigor's Leap increases her DPS by a significant amount, and provides Physical Resistance reduction debuffs at higher ranks.
Beginner Friendly/F2P Options
This composition exists solely for new players who need a coverage team/general idea on where to start their team. Recommendations on investment will only be given if a Construct can fill a specific niche. Players with more experience/access to more Constructs should use this composition as nothing more than a guideline on how to fill empty slots they may have in their teams.
Blue
Zitherwoe
Zitherwoe may serve as a temporary replacement for a Physical Support. However, 50 shards for Alisa: Echo can be obtained for free from Dormitory Dispatch. Echo will severely outperform Zitherwoe in all content.
Red
Leader
Blast
Leader. Blast may serve as a temporary Attacker until a stronger option is available to players. Bianca: Zero is potentially stronger than Blast, but is not listed as her use cases are more limited due to her lack of AoE.
Yellow
Storm
Starter. It is not recommended to invest in Storm, as Across the Ruined Sea introduces beginner missions that reward players with a S-Rank selector containing all S-Rank Constructs up to Luna: Laurel. Players are strongly recommended to pick Rosetta: Rigor from the selector as there are no budget options for this role that come close to competing with Rigor's debuffs. Ayla: Brilliance and Kamui: Bastion may also be used as budget alternatives for Physical Tanks.
Fire Teams
Main (Competitive)
This composition shows the recommended investment to compete at higher levels. Investment recommendations will not be available to the majority of players. Refer to Main (Budget) for a more accessible setup.
Blue
Empyrea
Recommended investment: SS-Rank, Signature Weapon Empyrea fills in Blue to allow for uninterrupted rotations. SS-Rank allows use of multiple Core Passives with Matrix, drastically improving rotations and grants a Fire DMG Bonus buff on heal. Signature Weapon improves damage and generates 50% Prayer Gauge on switch-in, further streamlining rotations and cutting down on wasted Orbs. Signature Weapon also provides access to Weapon Resonances, which are necessary for smooth rotations through extra Orb generation and can greatly improve Empyrea's buffs.
Red
Leader
Hyperreal
Leader. Recommended investment: SS3-Rank, Signature Weapon Hyperreal should avoid being placed in Blue due to Starfarer's ability to apply Fire Resistance reduction with Blue 3-Pings when using her Signature Weapon. Activation of Hyperreal's QTE through this can cause a significant loss of time. Hyperreal's Signature Weapon drastically improves gameplay by triggering Matrix when performing Realm Travel and generating an extra Sight Point, cutting down on Orbs needed to maximize Collapsing Realm's damage. SS3-Rank indirectly improves damage output greatly by allowing Hyperreal to switch his 2 set Memories, as he no longer requires 2 set Cottie.
Yellow
Starfarer
Starter. Recommended investment: SS-Rank, Signature Weapon Starfarer should be set in Yellow as Hyperreal can only access Red and Yellow Orbs during Hypermatrix. Starfarer should switch to Hyperreal after using a Blue 3-Ping to apply Fire Resistance reduction when her Signature Weapon is equipped. Starfarer's Signature Weapon can allow for immediate entry into "Rumbling" Mode after her teammates have used sufficient 3-Pings. It also allows Starfarer's missiles from her SS-Rank Passive and Blue 3-Ping to apply Fire Resistance reduction. Signature Weapon also provides access to Weapon Resonances, which can further improve Starfarer's support by increasing her Fire Resistance reduction debuffs. SS-Rank triggers Missile Support after Starfarer performs Gigabyte Star Strike, which allows for persistent off-field application of Starfarer's debuffs during rotations when her Signature Weapon is equipped. SS-Rank also triggers available QTEs when Burning Blow is triggered, and applies Fire Resistance reduction when Starfarer triggers her Core Passive during "Rumbling" Mode. Starfarer may occasionally use her Pain Cage build [1] in this composition for War Zone. This relies on Starfarer having both her SS-Rank and Signature Weapon as she cannot use 4 set Da Vinci without drawbacks otherwise.
Main (Budget)
This composition serves as a more budget friendly version of the Main (Competitive) composition. Unless explicitly stated as otherwise, players should invest based on what can be reasonably afforded before using investment recommendations as a guideline. (For example, obtaining SS-Rank despite Signature Weapon being recommended, as SS-Rank can be obtained through Phantom Pain Cage.)
Blue
Leader
Hyperreal
Leader. Recommended investment: SS-Rank If Starfarer has her Signature Weapon and Hyperreal is S5-Rank or higher, Hyperreal should switch placements with Empyrea. As Hyperreal can not access Blue Pings during Hypermatrix, he should be set on Blue. S5-Rank triggers available QTEs when entering Hypermatrix and triggering End of Time. SS-Rank increases damage while in Hypermatrix and provides a recorded 3-Ping when entering Hypermatrix for the first time per switch in. Performing Collapsing Realm will grant bonus energy, which is doubled if 4 Sight Points are consumed on trigger. If End of Time is used before switching out, Covering Fire will be triggered to deal off-field damage whenever teammates perform Signature Moves.
Red
Empyrea
Recommended Investment: SS-Rank Empyrea should be set in Red as Hyperreal can only access Red and Yellow Orbs during Hypermatrix. SS-Rank allows use of multiple Core Passives with Matrix, drastically improving rotations and grants a Fire DMG Bonus buff on heal.
Yellow
Starfarer
Starter. Recommended Investment: Signature Weapon Starfarer should be set in Yellow as Hyperreal can only access Red and Yellow Orbs during Hypermatrix. Starfarer should switch to Hyperreal after using a Blue 3-Ping if using her Signature Weapon. Starfarer's Signature Weapon can allow for immediate entry into "Rumbling" Mode after her teammates have used sufficient 3-Pings. It also allows Starfarer's missiles from her SS-Rank Passive and Blue 3-Ping to apply Fire Resistance reduction.
1st Gen
This team composition acts solely to show examples of older Constructs that may be used to fill in empty slots of players' teams. This team is no longer optimal and will see minimal use. This does not mean Constructs shown here that do not appear in stronger teams are useless, only that they are not the most effective option available.
Blue
Pulse
Pulse should take the Blue slot in the team to allow Ember to semi-consistently trigger her QTE while offering the best synergy with Silverfang. If Pulse is used as a substitute Fire Tank while in a team with Liv: Empyrea, she should use her Main Build [2]. In this composition, Pulse uses her Pain Cage build [3] to effectively sub-DPS for Ember.
Red
Leader
Ember
Leader. Despite Red being one of Ember's stronger options, controlling timings for QTEs becomes inconsistent due to her Red Ping's fast animation. This can lead to a portion of the Ping being unbuffed, leading to suboptimal damage output.
Yellow
Silverfang
Starter. Silverfang takes Yellow as it provides consistent QTE and Da Vinci triggers as Yellow Pings are Ember's highest source of DPS, and will be used frequently. Ember's Yellow Ping animation is delayed enough that players can trigger Silverfang's QTE and activate Da Vinci in time for the Yellow Ping to damage enemies while being buffed, leading to Yellow being the most consistent slot when it comes to allowing Silverfang to support her team. Silverfang acts as the starter of this team to allow Ember to use her switch-in skill. Silverfang should switch to Ember immediately.
Beginner Friendly/F2P Options
This composition exists solely for new players who need a coverage team/general idea on where to start their team. Recommendations on investment will only be given if a Construct can fill a specific niche. Players with more experience/access to more Constructs should use this composition as nothing more than a guideline on how to fill empty slots they may have in their teams.
Blue
Leader
Palefire
Leader. Palefire may serve as a temporary Attacker until a stronger option is available to players. At SSS-Rank with his Leap, Palefire can outclass Karenina: Ember as a Fire Attacker. However, Lee: Hyperreal heavily outclasses both and is much more cost efficient.
Red
Silverfang
Starter. Silverfang is a relatively weak Fire Support that does not see usage in competitive content. Replacing her with Liv: Empyrea is highly recommended to do as soon as possible.
Yellow
Brilliance
Brilliance may serve as a budget Elemental Tank for players without access to stronger Constructs. In this composition, she must be using 4 set Shakespeare and 2 set Gloria to reduce Fire Resistance.
Ice Teams
Main (Competitive)
This composition shows the recommended investment to compete at higher levels. Investment recommendations will not be available to the majority of players. Refer to Main (Budget) for a more accessible setup.
Blue
Plume
Recommended investment: SS-Rank, Signature Weapon Plume should be set in the Blue slot due to a general lack of reliance on her Blue pings, as it is her weakest option while in Arctic Form. SS-Rank increases Plume's damage to enemies hit by her Blue Orb. Signature Weapon increases damage and provides access to Weapon Resonances, which can improve rotations and damage output.
Red
Glory
Starter. Recommended investment: SS-Rank, Signature Weapon Glory is best set in Red for consistent QTE triggers from Plume, as Red is her strongest Orb. Glory should switch to Kaleido after closing the gap and activating his Core Passive to apply Ice Resistance reduction. SS-Rank improves the damage of Rime Blast and 3-Pings under the effects of Condensed Frost. Slow effect is enhanced into a Freeze effect. Signature Weapon improves damage and significantly improves support, allowing Glory to apply Ice Resistance reduction with his QTE and 3-Pings, and provides access to Weapon Resonances, which can further increase Glory's support through higher Ice Resistance reduction. Glory may occasionally use his Pain Cage build [4] in this composition for War Zone.
Yellow
Leader
Kaleido
Leader. Recommended investment: SSS-Rank, Signature Weapon Kaleido takes the remaining slot in the team as other slots are better used by her teammates. Kaleido's QTE can be triggered through Yellow Pings or Glory's use of 4 set Da Vinci when equipped. Additional Inver-Shards can be obtained through the Voucher Shop. SS3-Rank provides more consistency and streamlines rotations by applying both of her Core Passive's buffs on use and improves damage of 3-Pings and Core Passive. SSS-Rank doubles the effects of the Amplifier Class Passive and improves Core Passive buffs. Signature Weapon improves the Base DMG buff for Finishing Touch provided by Vibrant Brushstroke's stacking effect and improves Kaleido's Ice DMG Bonus buffs. Signature Weapon also provides access to Weapon Resonances, which are needed for extra Orb generation when using multiple Signature Moves per rotation with 2 set Cottie and greatly improve buffs.
Main (Budget)
This composition serves as a more budget friendly version of the Main (Competitive) composition. Unless explicitly stated as otherwise, players should invest based on what can be reasonably afforded before using investment recommendations as a guideline. (For example, obtaining SS-Rank despite Signature Weapon being recommended, as SS-Rank can be obtained through Phantom Pain Cage.)
Blue
Plume
Recommended investment: SS-Rank Plume should be set in the Blue slot due to a general lack of reliance on her Blue pings, as it is her weakest option while in Arctic Form. SS-Rank increases Plume's damage to enemies hit by her Blue Orb.
Red
Glory
Starter. Recommended investment: Signature Weapon Glory is best set in Red for consistent QTE triggers from Plume, as Red is her strongest Orb. Glory should switch to Kaleido after closing the gap and activating his Core Passive to apply Ice Resistance reduction. Signature Weapon improves damage and significantly improves support, allowing Glory to apply Ice Resistance reduction with his QTE and 3-Pings. Glory may occasionally use his Pain Cage build [5] in this composition for War Zone.
Yellow
Leader
Kaleido
Leader. Recommended investment: SS3-Rank Kaleido takes the remaining slot in the team as other slots are better used by her teammates. Kaleido's QTE can be triggered through Yellow Pings or Glory's use of 4 set Da Vinci when equipped. 50 Inver-Shards for this Construct can be obtained for free through Dormitory Commission. Additional Inver-Shards can be obtained through the Voucher Shop. S5-Rank triggers available available QTEs when performing Color Rendering. SS-Rank improves damage while Painter's Realm is in effect, and indirectly improves damage by providing bonus energy and 1 "Backup" Paint on switch in, allowing Kaleido to switch to 2 set Darwin. If affordable, SS3-Rank provides more consistency and streamline rotations by applying both of her Core Passive's buffs on use, and improves damage of 3-Pings and Core Passive.
Beginner Friendly/F2P Options
This composition exists solely for new players who need a coverage team/general idea on where to start their team. Recommendations on investment will only be given if a Construct can fill a specific niche. Players with more experience/access to more Constructs should use this composition as nothing more than a guideline on how to fill empty slots they may have in their teams.
Blue
Leader
Vitrum
Leader. Vitrum may serve as a strong alternative to Lucia: Plume, though high investment is required. The cost of necessary investment can be bypassed through the respective Shard farming mission.
Red
Hypnos
Starter. Hypnos is currently severely outclassed by Ayla: Kaleido, who can be obtained for free through Dormitory Dispatch.
Yellow
Qilin
Qilin can serve as a temporary Tank for players’ Ice team. Qilin may be outperformed by Ayla: Brilliance’s Ice QTE Support [6] build when Lucia: Plume is the Main DPS.
Lightning Teams
Main (Competitive)
This composition shows the recommended investment to compete at higher levels. Investment recommendations will not be available to the majority of players. Refer to Main (Budget) for a more accessible setup.
Blue
Leader
Crimson Weave
Leader. Recommended investment: SS3-Rank, Signature Weapon Crimson Weave may switch placements with Garnet in Phantom Pain Cage. Crimson Weave is set on Blue as she can only access Red and Yellow Orbs while in Odachi Stance. Blue Orbs will only be used to gain energy to perform Weave: Splashing Thunder during her initial rotation and to quickly trigger a QTE in Phantom Pain Cage. This requires Crimson Weave to switch placements. SS3-Rank allows for optimization of Crimson Weave's rotation, allowing consistent use of Weave: Karmic Inferno twice per rotation by providing bonus energy on the first use of Resolute Blow when switched in. This does not come into effect until the release of No.21: Feral. Before then, SS3-Rank will not provide a noticeable improvement over SS-Rank, aside from marginal damage improvements. Signature Weapon greatly improves damage output by increasing the rate at which Aphotic Points are gained, allowing for much quicker gain of a high stack count. Weapon Resonances can also serve to greatly improve damage and rotations through extra Orbs and direct damage improvements.
Red
Empyrea
Recommended investment: SSS-Rank, Signature Weapon (2 Weapon Resonances) The purpose of using Empyrea here despite not being a Lightning Construct is to make use of her synergy as a QTE support and the buffs from 2 Weapon Resonances, Glorious Spear and Superconducting Axial Ray. If Liv: Lux has access to Weapon Resonances, she will be more effective in this spot than Empyrea. Empyrea should be set on Red to allow consistent activation of her QTE, as Crimson Weave can only access Red and Yellow Orbs while in Odachi Stance. Signature Weapon is required for this use case due to Weapon Resonances being a requirement. SSS-Rank is not required for extended fights as this team will not be switching between its members.
Yellow
Garnet
Starter. Recommended investment: SS-Rank, Signature Weapon Garnet should be set on Yellow to allow consistent activation of her QTE, as Crimson Weave can only access Red and Yellow Orbs while in Odachi Stance. Garnet should switch to Crimson Weave to set up Victorious War Flag with her SS-Rank Passive. Garnet may also use a Blue 3-Ping to close the gap or trigger a quick Lightning Fall in Phantom Pain Cage. SS-Rank allows Garnet to set down Victorious War Flag when switched out, providing immediate application of Lightning Resistance reduction for Crimson Weave. Signature Weapon improves damage, allows Victorious War Flag and Shining Piercer to generate a stack of Electric Charge, and causes Garnet to automatically trigger Lightning Fall when switching in if Victorious War Flag is set on-field while generating another stack of Electric Charge. Signature Weapon also provides access to Weapon Resonances, which can greatly benefit Garnet's gameplay and support by increasing her Lightning Resistance reduction debuffs.
Main (Budget)
This composition serves as a more budget friendly version of the Main (Competitive) composition. Unless explicitly stated as otherwise, players should invest based on what can be reasonably afforded before using investment recommendations as a guideline. (For example, obtaining SS-Rank despite Signature Weapon being recommended, as SS-Rank can be obtained through Phantom Pain Cage.)
Blue
Leader
Crimson Weave
Leader. Recommended investment: SS-Rank Crimson Weave may switch placements with Garnet in Phantom Pain Cage. Crimson Weave is set on Blue as she can only access Red and Yellow Orbs while in Odachi Stance. Blue Orbs will only be used to gain energy to perform Weave: Splashing Thunder during her initial rotation and to quickly trigger a QTE in Phantom Pain Cage. This requires Crimson Weave to switch placements. S5-Rank triggers all available QTEs when performing Resolute Blow at maximum Blade Aura. SS-Rank significantly improves potential damage output by doubling the Aphotic Point gauge and increasing Aphotic Point gain when using 3-Pings and Resolute Blow. Weave: Splashing Thunder will also trigger Matrix if available.
Red
Lux
Recommended investment: SS-Rank Lux should be set on Red to allow consistent activation of her QTE, as Crimson Weave can only access Red and Yellow Orbs while in Odachi Stance. Lux requires her SS-Rank, as her innate Lightning Damage buffs are unlocked with her SS-Rank Passive.
Yellow
Garnet
Starter. Recommended investment: SS-Rank Garnet should be set on Yellow to allow consistent activation of her QTE, as Crimson Weave can only access Red and Yellow Orbs while in Odachi Stance. Garnet should switch to Crimson Weave to set up Victorious War Flag with her SS-Rank Passive. Garnet may also use a Blue 3-Ping to close the gap or trigger a quick Lightning Fall in Phantom Pain Cage. SS-Rank allows Garnet to set down Victorious War Flag when switched out, providing immediate application of Lightning Resistance reduction for Crimson Weave.
1st Gen
This team composition acts solely to show examples of older Constructs that may be used to fill in empty slots of players' teams. This team is no longer optimal and will see minimal use. This does not mean Constructs shown here that do not appear in stronger teams are useless, only that they are not the most effective option available.
Blue
Leader
Veritas
Leader. Veritas will rarely use Blue 3-Pings as her Core Passive only requires Pinging a Blue Orb, regardless of amount. As such, she should avoid being set anywhere but Blue.
Red
Lux
Starter. Lux is set on Red to allow Veritas to consistently trigger Da Vinci's 4 set effects. Lux acts as the starter of the team to allow Garnet to trigger a portion of her Core Passive without needing to spend any orbs. Lux can use a Yellow 3-Ping to set up Garnet's QTE, then switch to Garnet to trigger the effects of her Signature Weapon to allow use of Lightning fall upon switch-in.
Yellow
Garnet
As other slots are better used by other team members, Garnet should be set in Yellow. Garnet's QTE will primarily be triggered through 4 set Da Vinci.
Beginner Friendly/F2P Options
This composition exists solely for new players who need a coverage team/general idea on where to start their team. Recommendations on investment will only be given if a Construct can fill a specific niche. Players with more experience/access to more Constructs should use this composition as nothing more than a guideline on how to fill empty slots they may have in their teams.
Blue
Lux
Starter. Lux is a Support who still sees use in lower investment Competitive teams. However, Lux does not provide a significant increase over any support Construct until SS-Rank as her Lightning Damage buff is locked behind her SS-Rank Passive.
Red
Leader
Dawn
Leader. Dawn may serve as a temporary Attacker until a stronger option is available to players. Investment is not recommended unless players have no other option.
Yellow
Arclight
Arclight may serve as an effective temporary Lightning Tank for players without access to a stronger option.
Dark Teams
Main (Competitive)
This composition shows the recommended investment to compete at higher levels. Investment recommendations will not be available to the majority of players. Refer to Main (Budget) for a more accessible setup.
Blue
Scire
Recommended investment: SS3-Rank, Signature Weapon Laurel's ability to activate any available QTEs allows for consistent use of all QTEs. SS-Rank applies Dark Resistance reduction whenever Scire deals damage and rearranges Orb when charging Leap Attack. SS3-Rank allows Scire to consume a third 3-Ping to dramatically increase the damage dealt by Leap Attack and Radiant Whirlwind, propelling Scire into becoming the Main DPS of the team. SS3-Rank also provides immense support through the Thermal Field generated after performing Starshatter Horizon, immediately applying Dark Resistance reduction once to enemies who enter its range. Signature Weapon improves Scire's Dark Resistance reduction debuffs, improves Leap Attack's damage, and allows for consistent use of Starshatter Horizon every rotation by generating energy whenever triggering Radiant Whirlwind. Signature Weapon also provides access to Weapon Resonances which massively improve Scire as she requires Deadline Timing to consistently utilize her SS3-Rank Passive every rotation, and can further improve her debuffs.
Red
Leader
Laurel
Leader. Recommended investment: SS-Rank, Signature Weapon As Laurel’s QTE brings nothing to the team beyond off-field damage and other slots are better used for other members, she takes the remaining position in the team. SS-Rank greatly improves the damage output of targeted spikes from Laurel's Annihilation Orbs. Signature Weapon further improves overall Dark DMG and increases damage dealt by targeted spikes.
Yellow
Capriccio
Starter. Recommended investment: SSS-Rank, Signature Weapon Laurel's ability to activate any available QTEs allows for consistent use of all QTEs. Capriccio should switch to Scire. 50 Inver-Shards for this Construct can be obtained for free through Recitativo di Fantasia. Additional Inver-Shards can be obtained through the Voucher Shop. SS-Rank heals Capriccio on switch in and grants Capriccio increased Dark DMG while in Realm of Capriccio. SSS-Rank drastically improves Cappricio by doubling the effects of the Amplifier Class Passive and Dark DMG Bonus and decently improving damage dealt by Phantasia. Signature Weapon is necessary for allowing Capriccio to consistently perform Dream Cosmos Suite every rotation, which will make up the majority of her DPS. Signature Weapon also provides access to Weapon Resonances, smoothening out rotations through Orb generation and greatly increasing Capriccio's buffs.
Main (Budget)
This composition serves as a more budget friendly version of the Main (Competitive) composition. Unless explicitly stated as otherwise, players should invest based on what can be reasonably afforded before using investment recommendations as a guideline. (For example, obtaining SS-Rank despite Signature Weapon being recommended, as SS-Rank can be obtained through Phantom Pain Cage.)
Blue
Rozen
Starter. Recommended investment: SSS-Rank If Selena: Capriccio has access to two Weapon Resonances, she is the optimal choice for buffs. Rozen can be used here due to rotation playstyles being sub-optimal without SS3-Rank and Signature Weapon for Scire. Laurel's ability to activate any available QTEs allows for consistent use of all QTEs. Rozen should switch to Laurel. SSS-Rank doubles the effects of Rozen's Dark DMG Bonus buff.
Red
Leader
Laurel
Leader. Recommended investment: SS-Rank As Laurel can activate all available QTEs with her Core Passive and does not provide any support with her own QTE, she takes the remaining position in the team. SS-Rank greatly improves the damage output of targeted spikes from Laurel's Annihilation Orbs.
Yellow
Scire
Recommended investment: Signature Weapon Laurel's ability to activate any available QTEs allows for consistent use of all QTEs. Signature Weapon improves Scire's Dark Resistance reduction debuffs. In the rare case where Scire may need to switch in, it also improves Leap Attack's damage, and allows for use of Starshatter Horizon within a single rotation by generating energy whenever triggering Radiant Whirlwind.
1st Gen
This team composition acts solely to show examples of older Constructs that may be used to fill in empty slots of players' teams. This team is no longer optimal and will see minimal use. This does not mean Constructs shown here that do not appear in stronger teams are useless, only that they are not the most effective option available.
Blue
Rozen
Starter. Laurel's ability to activate any QTEs outside of their cooldown allows for consistent use of all QTEs. Rozen acts as the starter to allow Laurel to use her switch-in skill to fulfill a portion of her Core Passive. Rozen should switch to Laurel immediately. When Laurel is the team's Attacker, SSS-Rank Rozen will outclass Selena: Capriccio as the optimal Construct for buffs, unless Capriccio is also SSS-Rank or SS-Rank with Weapon Resonances. This only applies when using a team composition that does not encourage switching between members, as Capriccio outclasses Rozen in switch playstyles.
Red
Leader
Laurel
Leader. As Laurel can activate all available QTEs with her Core Passive and does not provide any support with her own QTE, she takes the remaining position in the team.
Yellow
Tenebrion
Laurel's ability to activate any QTEs outside of their cooldown allows for consistent use of all QTEs.
Beginner Friendly/F2P Options
This composition exists solely for new players who need a coverage team/general idea on where to start their team. Recommendations on investment will only be given if a Construct can fill a specific niche. Players with more experience/access to more Constructs should use this composition as nothing more than a guideline on how to fill empty slots they may have in their teams.
Blue
Rozen
Starter. Rozen may still see usage in certain compositions. This only applies when using a team composition that does not encourage switching between members, as Capriccio outclasses Rozen in switch playstyles.
Red
Leader
Astral
Leader. Astral may serve as a temporary Attacker until a stronger option is available to players. However, he is significantly weaker than all other available options, and as such is advised to be replaced as soon as possible. Astral's Leap may allow him to be equal to S-Rank Luna: Laurelbut only if Astral is SSS+ Rank at minimum. If Laurel is any higher than S-Rank, she will outclass Astral.
Yellow
XXI
At SSS-Rank, XXI may be able to match or outclass Kamui: Tenebrion. If below SSS-Rank, XXI may serve as a temporary option until raised to a higher Rank, or until players have obtained a stronger option.
