Test:72/future reference

Gen 2

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

Echo

Starter. Recommended investment: SSS-Rank, Signature Weapon
Echo should be set in Blue for optimal synergy with Stigmata's Orbs, while leaving Yellow open for Rigor.
Echo should switch to Stigmata after closing the gap with a Yellow 3-Ping and setting up Rigor's QTE.
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 QTEs when performing a Joint Attack. SS-Rank provides a 3-Ping upon switch in and increases damage when in Judgement Zone. SSS-Rank greatly improves Echo's overall performance, doubling the effects of the Amplifier Class Passive and granting 30 points of Might and a Soulshatter Mark on switch in. Join Attack: Soulshatter's damage is also improved. Signature Weapon drastically improves Echo's support through access to Weapon Harmonization, namely in War Zone, where Echo can make use of both 4 set Signa and 4 set Da Vinci to retain her CRIT rate buff while utilizing Da Vinci to allow Rigor to reapply her debuffs through extra QTE triggers. Signature Weapon also provides considerable damage increases, access to Weapon Resonances, improves gameplay by providing an Orb whenever Echo reaches maximum Might, and doubles the effects of her Physical DMG Bonus buff.

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 cycle. Signature Weapon also provides stacks of Stigmata Will and allows Stigmata to immediately enter Sword Dance on entering Sword Form.

Yellow

Rigor

Recommended investment: Leap, SSS-Rank, Signature Weapon
Placement in Yellow allows for optimal synergy with Stigmata and Echo, while QTE triggers can be guaranteed through both Yellow 3-Pings and Echo’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 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 (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

Hyperreal

Recommended investment: SS3-Rank, Signature Weapon
Hyperreal may also occasionally be set as Leader in War Zone.
As Hyperreal can not access Blue Pings during Hypermatrix, he should be set on Blue.
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. SS-Rank Passive synergizes greatly with this, as Hyperreal can Harmonize 4 set Shakespeare and apply Fire Resistance reduction effects from off-field with Covering Fire.

Red

Empyrea

Starter. Recommended investment: Leap, SSS-Rank, Signature Weapon
Empyrea should be set on Red as both Epitaph can only access Red Orbs during Paradigm: Assault, while Hyperreal can only access Red and Yellow Orbs while in Hypermatrix.
Empyrea should switch to Epitaph.
Additional Inver-Shards can be obtained through the Tactical Assessment Manual and Voucher Shop.
SSS-Rank doubles the effects of the Amplifier Class Passive and Empyrea's Fire DMG Bonus buff, and provides a 3-Ping during Empyreal State when reaching 8 stacks of amplication within the first 2 Pings. Signature Weapon improves damage and generates 50% Prayer Gauge on switch in. It also provides access to Weapon Resonances which greatly improve damage through Orb generation and improve buffs. Leap drastically improves Empyrea's overall strength by greatly cutting down on cycle duration, improving Orb management, and considerably increasing damage.

Yellow

Leader

Epitaph

Leader. Recommended investment: SS3-Rank, Signature Weapon
Epitaph should be set on Yellow as Hyperreal can only access Red and Yellow Orbs during Hypermatrix, while Empyrea is better set in Red.
SS3-Rank increases Epitaph's Fire Resistance reduction debuff. If affordable, SSS-Rank increases maximum stack count of Thermal Superconductivity and increases the buff provided by each stack by 5%, increases animation speed of Thermal Erosion, grants an extra Blaze Orb when parrying for the first time on switch in, further increases Fire Resistance reduction, and reduces switch cooldown by 3 seconds. Signature Weapon allows use of Flaming Purgation multiple times per cycle by granting a Red 3-Ping when Epitaph enters Paradigm: Assault twice per switch in.

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

Kaleido

Recommended investment: SSS-Rank, Signature Weapon
Placement does not currently affect performance significantly outside of specific use cases and situations, as Shukra relies on all Orb colors and currently acts as the sole on-field Construct.
50 Inver-Shards for this Construct can be obtained for free through Dormitory Commission. Additional Inver-Shards can be obtained through the Voucher Shop.
SSS-Rank doubles the effects of the Amplifier Class Passive. Signature Weapon doubles Kaleido's Ice DMG Bonus buff and provides access to Weapon Resonances, which can be used to further improve Kaleido's buffs.

Red

Glory

Starter. Recommended investment: Signature Weapon
Placement does not currently affect performance significantly outside of specific use cases and situations, as Shukra relies on all Orb colors and currently acts as the sole on-field Construct.
Glory should switch to Shukra. If necessary, Glory can gap close with a Blue Ping.
Signature Weapon allows Glory to apply his Ice Resistance reduction debuff with his QTE. If affordable, SSS-Rank will improve Glory's Ice Resistance reduction debuff by 10%.

Yellow

Leader

Shukra

Leader. Recommended investment: SS3-Rank, Signature Weapon
Placement does not currently affect performance significantly outside of specific use cases and situations, as Shukra relies on all Orb colors and currently acts as the sole on-field Construct.
SS3-Rank immensely improves Shukra's damage when activating Enter the Fray. If affordable, SSS-Rank drastically improves Shukra's rotation by allowing both buffs to be applied when performing Rimy Valediction or Tor Invocation after performing Fleeting Frost. The damage bonus granted to Ascended Sovereign, Quell Their Spirits from each stack of Soul Ripple is also greatly increased. Signature Weapon drastically improves gameplay by triggering Matrix if available when activating Enter the Fray and through access to Weapon Resonances, which are necessary for smooth rotations through extra Orb generation. Damage is improved and bonus energy is granted for attacks while performing Tor Invocation.

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.
Rotation playstyles with No. 21: Feral offer significant benefit, investment into Feral should not be overlooked.

Blue

Leader

Crimson Weave

Leader. Recommended investment: SS3-Rank, Signature Weapon
Crimson Weave may switch placements with Feral 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 cycle 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 cycles by providing bonus energy on the first use of Resolute Blow when switched in. 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

Garnet

Starter. Recommended investment: Leap, SSS-Rank, Signature Weapon
Garnet 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, while Feral's Red Orb is her strongest.
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.
Additional Inver-Shards can be obtained through the Tactical Assessment Manual and Voucher Shop.
SSS-Rank increases Garnet's Lightning Resistance reduction debuff and damage dealt by Shining Piercer. 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 drastically benefit Garnet's cycles through extra Orb generation and further increase her debuffs. Leap streamlines cycles through Orb rearrangement and reduced cycle duration, improves damage, and further increases debuffs at SSS-Rank.

Yellow

Feral

Recommended investment: SS3-Rank, Signature Weapon
Feral is set in Yellow as Crimson Weave can only access Red and Yellow Orbs while in Odachi Stance, while Garnet is better set in Red for overall team synergy. Feral remains viable in rotation playstyles even if a Sub-Rank lower than Crimson Weave assuming SS-Rank as the baseline, though equal Rank is greatly preferred.
S5-Rank triggers all available QTEs when performing Sky-ripping Arcflash or entering Deceleration Field. SS-Rank grants bonus energy when performing Dusk Fluorescence and doubles the base DMG buff applied to Sky-ripping Arcflash from Critical Arclight points. SS3-Rank allows for optimization of Feral's cycle by decreasing time spent in Wolfspirit Release, potentially allowing use of 2 set Cottie which can enable the use of Sky-ripping Arcflash multiple times per cycle. Signature Weapon drastically improves cycles by providing a 3-Ping on switch in. Signature Weapon also doubles the effect of Feral's Lightning DMG Bonus buff and provides access to Weapon Resonances and Harmonization. Harmonization can provide significant improvements to Feral's support through various sets depending on situation. Resonances further improve buffs and are necessary when using 2 set Cottie for extra Orb generation.

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

Capriccio

Starter. Recommended investment: SSS-Rank, Signature Weapon
Capriccio should be set in Blue as Lost Lullaby can only access Red and Blue Orbs while in Darktide Form, while Scire is better set in Red.
Capriccio should switch to Scire to allow Scire to set up Thermal Field for Lost Lullaby. 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 cycles through Orb generation and greatly increasing Capriccio's buffs.

Red

Scire

Recommended investment: Leap, SSS-Rank, Signature Weapon
Scire may switch placements with Capriccio in Phantom Pain Cage.
Red provides Scire optimal synergy with her team as Lost Lullaby can only access Blue and Red Orbs while in Darktide Form, while Capriccio's Orb rearrangement priority will always set Red 3-Pings at the start of her Orbs. Additional Inver-Shards can be obtained through the Tactical Assessment Manual and Voucher Shop.
SS-Rank applies Dark Resistance reduction whenever Scire deals damage and rearranges Orbs 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, allowing a rotation playstyle to be viable. 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. SSS-Rank increases damage, reduces enemy Extra DMG Reduction by 5%, triggers available QTEs when charging Leap Attack, and automatically increases spin speed of Radiant Whirlwind. If affordable, SSS3-Rank is a significant upgrade for Scire in War Zone by providing her with a 3-Ping every time a party member uses a Signature Move and allowing Leap Attack and Radiant Whirlwind to consume another 3-Ping, increasing damage even further. 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. Leap gives Scire an automatic Matrix trigger when charging Leap Attack, increases damage, further increases Dark Resistance reduction at SSS-Rank, and allows use of Disintegration Strike.

Yellow

Leader

Lost Lullaby

Leader. Recommended investment: SS3-Rank, Signature Weapon
Lost Lullaby is set in Yellow as she can not access Yellow Orbs during Darktide Form.
SS3-Rank allows for optimization of Lost Lullaby's cycle duration by providing bonus energy from the first Tidal Orb used per switch in. Signature Weapon greatly improves overall gameplay by triggering Matrix if available when a Tidal Orb is pinged. Weapon Resonances also serve to increase damage considerably and are necessary for optimal cycles through extra Orb generation.

Fire pre Qu patch

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

Hyperreal

Recommended investment: SS3-Rank, Signature Weapon
Hyperreal may also occasionally be set as Leader in War Zone.
As Hyperreal can not access Blue Pings during Hypermatrix, he should be set on Blue.
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.

Red

Empyrea

Starter. Recommended investment: SS-Rank, Signature Weapon
Empyrea should be set on Red as both Epitaph can only access Red Orbs during Paradigm: Assault, while Hyperreal can only access Red and Yellow Orbs while in Hypermatrix.
Empyrea should switch to Epitaph.
SS-Rank allows use of multiple Core Passives with Matrix, drastically improving cycles and grants a Fire DMG Bonus buff on heal. Signature Weapon improves damage and generates 50% Prayer Gauge on switch-in, further streamlining cycles and cutting down on wasted Orbs. Signature Weapon also provides access to Weapon Resonances which greatly improve gameplay through Orb generation and improve buffs.

Yellow

Leader

Epitaph

Leader. Recommended investment: SS3-Rank, Signature Weapon
Epitaph should be set on Yellow as Hyperreal can only access Red and Yellow Orbs during Hypermatrix, while Empyrea is better set in Red.
SS3-Rank increases Epitaph's Fire Resistance reduction debuff. If affordable, SSS-Rank drastically improves overall performance of Epitaph and his team. SSS-Rank increases maximum stack count of Thermal Superconductivity and increases the buff provided by each stack by 5%, increases animation speed of Thermal Erosion, grants an extra Blaze Orb when parrying for the first time on switch in, further increases Fire Resistance reduction, and reduces switch cooldown by 3 seconds. Signature Weapon allows use of Flaming Purgation multiple times per cycle by granting a Red 3-Ping when Epitaph enters Paradigm: Assault twice per switch in.

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

Hyperreal

Recommended investment: SS-Rank
Hyperreal may also occasionally be set as Leader in War Zone.
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

Starter. Recommended investment: SS-Rank
Empyrea should be set on Red as both Epitaph can only access Red Orbs during Paradigm: Assault, while Hyperreal can only access Red and Yellow Orbs while in Hypermatrix.
Empyrea should switch to Epitaph.
SS-Rank allows use of multiple Core Passives with Matrix, drastically improving cycles and grants a Fire DMG Bonus buff on heal.

Yellow

Leader

Epitaph

Leader. Recommended investment: SS-Rank
Epitaph should be set on Yellow as Hyperreal can only access Red and Yellow Orbs during Hypermatrix, while Empyrea is better set in Red.
S5-Rank triggers all available QTEs while performing Thermal Erosion. SS-Rank grants Epitaph massive bonus energy when reaching 3 stacks of Thermal Superconductivity for the first time per switch in. Damage is also increased during Paradigm: Assault.

Fire pre-Empy leap

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

Hyperreal

Recommended investment: SS3-Rank, Signature Weapon
Hyperreal may also occasionally be set as Leader in War Zone.
As Hyperreal can not access Blue Pings during Hypermatrix, he should be set on Blue.
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. SS-Rank Passive synergizes greatly with this, as Hyperreal can Harmonize 4 set Shakespeare and apply Fire Resistance reduction effects from off-field with Covering Fire.

Red

Empyrea

Starter. Recommended investment: SS-Rank, Signature Weapon
Empyrea should be set on Red as both Epitaph can only access Red Orbs during Paradigm: Assault, while Hyperreal can only access Red and Yellow Orbs while in Hypermatrix.
Empyrea should switch to Epitaph.
SS-Rank allows use of multiple Core Passives with Matrix, drastically improving cycles and grants a Fire DMG Bonus buff on heal. Signature Weapon improves damage and generates 50% Prayer Gauge on switch-in, further streamlining cycles and cutting down on wasted Orbs. Signature Weapon also provides access to Weapon Resonances which greatly improve gameplay through Orb generation and improve buffs.

Yellow

Leader

Epitaph

Leader. Recommended investment: SS3-Rank, Signature Weapon
Epitaph should be set on Yellow as Hyperreal can only access Red and Yellow Orbs during Hypermatrix, while Empyrea is better set in Red.
SS3-Rank increases Epitaph's Fire Resistance reduction debuff. If affordable, SSS-Rank drastically improves overall performance of Epitaph and his team. SSS-Rank increases maximum stack count of Thermal Superconductivity and increases the buff provided by each stack by 5%, increases animation speed of Thermal Erosion, grants an extra Blaze Orb when parrying for the first time on switch in, further increases Fire Resistance reduction, and reduces switch cooldown by 3 seconds. Signature Weapon allows use of Flaming Purgation multiple times per cycle by granting a Red 3-Ping when Epitaph enters Paradigm: Assault twice per switch in.

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

Hyperreal

Recommended investment: SS-Rank
Hyperreal may also occasionally be set as Leader in War Zone.
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

Starter. Recommended investment: SS-Rank
Empyrea should be set on Red as both Epitaph can only access Red Orbs during Paradigm: Assault, while Hyperreal can only access Red and Yellow Orbs while in Hypermatrix.
Empyrea should switch to Epitaph.
SS-Rank allows use of multiple Core Passives with Matrix, drastically improving cycles and grants a Fire DMG Bonus buff on heal.

Yellow

Leader

Epitaph

Leader. Recommended investment: SS-Rank
Epitaph should be set on Yellow as Hyperreal can only access Red and Yellow Orbs during Hypermatrix, while Empyrea is better set in Red.
S5-Rank triggers all available QTEs while performing Thermal Erosion. SS-Rank grants Epitaph massive bonus energy when reaching 3 stacks of Thermal Superconductivity for the first time per switch in. Damage is also increased during Paradigm: Assault.

Qu Ice pre-Wanshi

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

Kaleido

Recommended investment: SSS-Rank, Signature Weapon
Placement does not currently affect performance significantly outside of specific use cases and situations, as Shukra relies on all Orb colors and currently acts as the sole on-field Construct.
50 Inver-Shards for this Construct can be obtained for free through Dormitory Commission. Additional Inver-Shards can be obtained through the Voucher Shop.
SSS-Rank doubles the effects of the Amplifier Class Passive. Signature Weapon doubles Kaleido's Ice DMG Bonus buff and provides access to Weapon Resonances, which can be used to further improve Kaleido's buffs.

Red

Glory

Starter. Recommended investment: Signature Weapon
Placement does not currently affect performance significantly outside of specific use cases and situations, as Shukra relies on all Orb colors and currently acts as the sole on-field Construct.
Glory should switch to Shukra. If necessary, Glory can gap close with a Blue Ping.
Signature Weapon allows Glory to apply his Ice Resistance reduction debuff with his QTE. If affordable, SSS-Rank will improve Glory's Ice Resistance reduction debuff by 10%.

Yellow

Leader

Shukra

Leader. Recommended investment: SS3-Rank, Signature Weapon
Placement does not currently affect performance significantly outside of specific use cases and situations, as Shukra relies on all Orb colors and currently acts as the sole on-field Construct.
SS3-Rank immensely improves Shukra's damage when activating Enter the Fray. If affordable, SSS-Rank drastically improves Shukra's rotation by allowing both buffs to be applied when performing Rimy Valediction or Tor Invocation after performing Fleeting Frost. The damage bonus granted to Ascended Sovereign, Quell Their Spirits from each stack of Soul Ripple is also greatly increased. Signature Weapon drastically improves gameplay by triggering Matrix if available when activating Enter the Fray and through access to Weapon Resonances, which are necessary for smooth rotations through extra Orb generation. Damage is improved and bonus energy is granted for attacks while performing Tor Invocation.

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

Kaleido

Recommended investment: Signature Weapon
Placement does not currently affect performance significantly outside of specific use cases and situations.
50 Inver-Shards for this Construct can be obtained for free through Dormitory Commission. Additional Inver-Shards can be obtained through the Voucher Shop.
Signature Weapon doubles Kaleido's Ice DMG Bonus buff and provides access to Weapon Resonances, which can be used to further improve Kaleido's buffs.

Red

Glory

Starter. Recommended investment: Signature Weapon
Placement does not currently affect performance significantly outside of specific use cases and situations.
Glory should switch to Shukra. If necessary, Glory can gap close with a Blue Ping.
Signature Weapon allows Glory to apply his Ice Resistance reduction debuff with his QTE.

Yellow

Leader

Shukra

Leader. Recommended investment: SS-Rank
Placement does not currently affect performance significantly outside of specific use cases and situations.
S5-Rank triggers all available QTEs when performing Rimy Valediction, Tor Invocation, and Ascended Sovereign, Quell Their Spirits. SS-Rank grants a stack of Soul Ripple when performing Star of Dawn, Indite Their Souls. The Soul Ripple generation from Rimy Valediction and the base DMG increase from Tor Invocation are improved.

Void pre-Wanshi

Main (High Investment)

This composition shows the current optimal composition for Oblivion. This composition requires an Elemental Tank with -3 seconds to switch cooldown attached to their SSS-Rank Passive.

Blue

Leader

Oblivion

Leader. Recommended investment: SSS-Rank, Signature Weapon
Oblivion should be placed in whichever slot is left after the Amplifier has been set.
SSS-Rank improves Apocalyptic Moonlight and increases damage dealt to Homeostatic Forcefields. Signature Weapon provides drastic improvements to gameplay by significantly cutting down on Orbs consumed during each rotation and access to Weapon Resonances which are necessary for optimal cycles through extra Orb generation.

Red

Empyrea

Starter. Recommended investment: Leap, SSS-Rank, Signature Weapon
No. 21: Feral and Ayla: Kaleido at SSS-Rank are also viable in this role. Empyrea and Feral should be prioritized in Phantom Pain Cage. Empyrea should switch placements with Garnet in Phantom Pain Cage.
Empyrea can be set in Red or Blue as Oblivion can only access Red and Blue Orbs during Main Sequence. Red should be prioritized when using Epitaph, as he can only use Red Orbs during Paradigm: Assault.
Empyrea should switch to Epitaph to allow setup of Searing Bulwark for Oblivion. SSS-Rank doubles the effects of Empyrea's Class Passive and Fire DMG Bonus. Signature Weapon provides access to Weapon Resonances to further improve Empyrea's buffs.

Yellow

Epitaph

Recommended investment: SSS-Rank, Signature Weapon
Epitaph is set on Yellow to allow Oblivion to occasionally set up his QTE before entering Main Sequence.
S5-Rank triggers all available QTEs while performing Thermal Erosion. SS-Rank grants Epitaph massive bonus energy when reaching 3 stacks of Thermal Superconductivity for the first time per switch in. Damage is also increased during Paradigm: Assault. SS3-Rank increases Epitaph's Fire Resistance reduction debuff. SSS-Rank increases maximum stack count of Thermal Superconductivity and increases the buff provided by each stack by 5%, increases animation speed of Thermal Erosion, grants an extra Blaze Orb when parrying for the first time on switch in, further increases Fire Resistance reduction, and reduces switch cooldown by 3 seconds which eliminates the need to switch to Empyrea. Signature Weapon grants a Red 3-Ping when Epitaph enters Paradigm: Assault twice per switch in and provides access to Weapon Resonances, which are required for optimal rotations due to Epitaph no longer using 2 set Cottie in this composition.

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

Oblivion

Leader. Recommended investment: SS3-Rank, Signature Weapon
Oblivion should be placed in whichever slot is left after the Amplifier has been set.
SS3-Rank improves damage of Moonfall and provides slight quality of life improvements. Signature Weapon provides drastic improvements to gameplay by significantly cutting down on Orbs consumed during each rotation and access to Weapon Resonances which are necessary for smooth cycles through extra Orb generation.

Red

Empyrea

Starter. Recommended investment: Leap, SSS-Rank, Signature Weapon
No. 21: Feral and Ayla: Kaleido at SSS-Rank are also viable in this role. Empyrea and Feral should be prioritized in Phantom Pain Cage. Empyrea should switch placements with Garnet in Phantom Pain Cage.
Empyrea can be set in Red or Blue as Oblivion can only access Red and Blue Orbs during Main Sequence. Red should be prioritized when using Epitaph, as he can only use Red Orbs during Paradigm: Assault.
SSS-Rank doubles the effects of Empyrea's Class Passive and Fire DMG Bonus. Signature Weapon provides access to Weapon Resonances to further improve Empyrea's buffs.

Yellow

Garnet

Starter. Recommended investment: Leap, SSS-Rank, Signature Weapon
Watanabe: Epitaph at SS3-Rank is also viable in this role. Karenina: Scire at SSS-Rank may be used here in Phantom Pain Cage.
Garnet is set on Yellow to allow Oblivion to occasionally set up her QTE before entering Main Sequence.
Garnet should switch to Oblivion to set down Victorious War Flag with her SS-Rank Passive. If using Watanabe: Epitaph, refer to High Invest for the optimal rotation opener. SS-Rank allows Garnet to set down Victorious War Flag when switched out and allows canceling of Shining Piercer's animation into Lightning Fall or Refulgent Piercer. SSS-Rank increases Garnet's Lightning Resistance reduction debuff and damage dealt by Shining Piercer. 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 drastically benefit Garnet's cycles through extra Orb generation and further increase her debuffs. Leap streamlines cycles through Orb rearrangement and reduced cycle duration, improves damage, and further increases debuffs at SSS-Rank.

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

Oblivion

Leader. Recommended investment: SS-Rank
Oblivion should be placed in whichever slot is left after the Amplifier has been set.
S5-Rank triggers all available QTEs when using Original Retribution and Moonfall. SS-Rank provides forced Matrix triggers and greatly improves Original Retribution's damage.

Red

Empyrea

Starter. Recommended investment: Leap, SS-Rank
No. 21: Feral and Ayla: Kaleido at SS-Rank are also viable in this role. Empyrea and Feral should be prioritized in Phantom Pain Cage. Empyrea should switch placements with Epitaph in Phantom Pain Cage.
Empyrea can be set in Red or Blue as Oblivion can only access Red and Blue Orbs during Main Sequence. Red should be prioritized when using Epitaph, as he can only use Red Orbs during Paradigm: Assault.
Empyrea should switch to Epitaph to allow setup of Searing Bulwark for Oblivion. SS-Rank significantly improves Empyrea's cycles by allowing use of multiple Core Passives with Matrix. Leap drastically improves Empyrea's overall strength by greatly cutting down on animation length, providing Orb rearrangement, and considerably increasing damage.

Yellow

Epitaph

Recommended investment: SS-Rank
Epitaph is set on Yellow to allow Oblivion to occasionally set up his QTE before entering Main Sequence.
S5-Rank triggers all available QTEs while performing Thermal Erosion. SS-Rank grants Epitaph massive bonus energy when reaching 3 stacks of Thermal Superconductivity for the first time per switch in. Damage is also increased during Paradigm: Assault.