Best Encore Build Guide 2026
Complete build guide for the Fusion Rectifier Main DPS
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1. Character Overview
Encore is a 5-star Fusion Rectifier Main DPS who uses her Enflamement mechanic to deal massive burst Fusion DMG. Her playstyle revolves around building up energy and unleashing powerful fire attacks.
Why Build Encore?
- Unique Enflamement mechanic: Sets Encore apart with a distinctive playstyle that rewards mastery.
- Strong Fusion damage: Consistent fusion-element damage output for Fusion teams.
- Versatile team builder: Fits into multiple team compositions as main dps.
- Scales well with investment: Performance improves significantly with proper build and Resonance Chains.
Role in Team
Primary main dps in Fusion-focused teams. Encore excels when paired with characters who can support her enflamement mechanic and amplify her fusion damage output. Her kit synergizes well with both quick-swap and sustained combat rotations.
2. Best Build
Weapons
Blazing Brilliance
Brilliance | Rectifier
Stonard
5-Star | Rectifier
Comet Flute
Flute | Rectifier
Guardian Rectifier
Rectifier | Rectifier
Echoes (Sonata Effects)
Molten Rift (5pc)
2-piece: Fusion DMG +10%
5-piece: When hitting a target with Fusion Frazzle, increase Crit Rate by 10% and grant 30% Fusion DMG Bonus, lasting for 10s.
Main Echo: Molten (or Alternative Echo) — provides Fusion DMG Bonus and ATK% buffs.
Substats Priority
| Priority | Stat | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CRIT Rate | Essential |
| 2 | CRIT DMG | Essential |
| 3 | ATK% | High |
| 4 | Fusion DMG Bonus | Medium |
| 5 | Energy Regen | Low-Medium |
Target Stats
- ATK: 2,200 - 2,500+
- Crit Rate: 60% - 70%
- Crit DMG: 250% - 280%
- Energy Regen: 110% - 120%
- Fusion DMG Bonus: 40% - 60%
3. Skill Analysis
Resonance Liberation Priority: HIGHEST
Main burst damage.
Forte Circuit Priority: High
Enflamement stacks.
Resonance Skill Priority: High
Fusion DMG application.
Normal Attack Priority: Medium
Builds stacks.
Intro Skill Priority: Low
Entry damage.
Skill Level Priority
Resonance Liberation > Forte Circuit > Resonance Skill > Normal Attack > Intro Skill
4. Team Compositions
Encore excels in teams that can support her enflamement mechanic and amplify her fusion damage. She works best with characters who provide healing, buffs, or complementary elemental reactions.
Double Fusion
Fusion resonance.
Mixed
Aero + Fusion synergy.
Rotation Tips
- Start with support/healer: Cast Resonance Skill to apply buffs, build Concerto Energy.
- Swap to sub-DPS: Apply elemental reactions and generate Concerto.
- Swap to Encore (Intro): Apply Fusion Frazzle and gain initial buffs.
- Build resources: Use Normal Attacks and Skills to build energy/buffs.
- Cast Liberation: Unleash burst damage at optimal timing.
- Maintain DPS: Continue attacking during buff windows.
- Swap out: Trigger Outro skill, switch to support to restart cycle.
Tip: Always time your Liberation with full buffs for maximum damage output. Maintain Fusion Frazzle on enemies for consistent damage.
5. Resonance Chain (Sequence Nodes)
Worth Pulling?
S1 and S2 provide the biggest power spikes. S6 is powerful but luxury. S0 Encore is already a solid character. S2 is the sweet spot for most players. S3 and S5 provide massive damage spikes. S6 is whale territory but transforms Encore into the highest tier character.
6. Upgrade Materials
Materials needed to ascend Encore to 6✦ and level all main skills to 10:
Ascension Materials (0✦ → 6✦)
Skill Materials (All Main Skills to 10)
Total Shell Credits Needed
~800,000 Shell Credits total for full ascension + all skills. Start saving early!
7. Frequently Asked Questions
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Disclaimer: Build recommendations are based on official game data and community testing as of Version 2.0. Game updates may change character balance, echo sets, and optimal builds. Always verify in-game before investing rare resources. Last updated: June 2026.