Best Hiyuki Build Guide 2026

Complete build guide for the Glacio Sword Main DPS

Glacio Main DPS Sword SS-Tier

Updated: May 2026 Version: 3.3+ Reading time: 6 min

Quick Navigation

1. Character Overview
2. Best Build
3. Skill Analysis
4. Team Compositions
5. Resonance Chain
6. Upgrade Materials
7. FAQ

1. Character Overview

Hiyuki is a 5-star Glacio Sword Main DPS and the 2nd Anniversary flagship character. Her kit revolves around dual forms (Present Self / Foreclaimed Self) and Iai stance mechanics, dealing massive Resonance Liberation damage.

Why Build Hiyuki?

Highest Glacio DPS potential
Beautiful Iaijutsu animations
Dual-form mechanics
Strong Resonance Liberation scaling

Role in Team

Primary on-field DPS. Hiyuki builds Dedication in Present Self, then enters Foreclaimed Self for enhanced attacks and Iai stance.

2. Best Build

Weapons

BEST IN SLOT

Frostburn

5-Star | Crit DMG Substat

Signature weapon. Grants 12% Glacio DMG Bonus. Casting Intro Skill gives Frost Marking (+24% Resonance Liberation DMG for 12s). Casting Resonance Skill gives Ethereal Endowment (+24% Resonance Liberation DMG for 12s). Perfectly synergizes with her kit.

ALT 5-Star

Ages of Harvest

5-Star | Crit Rate Substat

Strong alternative 5-star weapon. Increases ATK by 12% and Liberation DMG by 24% (stacks 2x) after Intro/Liberation. Good crit stick if you need more Crit Rate.

ALT 5-Star

Emerald of Genesis

5-Star | ATK% Substat

Increases Energy Regen by 12.8%. After Resonance Skill, Liberation DMG +7% (stacks 3x, 12s). Good for faster Liberation uptime. Obtainable free at Union Level 45.

F2P

Feather Edge

4-Star | ATK% Substat

Best craftable 4-star option. Provides consistent ATK% and good base stats. Easy to obtain and refine for free-to-play players.

Echoes (Sonata Effects)

Best Set: 5-piece Wishes of Quiet Snowfall (increases Glacio DMG)

Alternative: 2-piece Wishes of Quiet Snowfall + 2-piece Lingering Tunes (if substats are better)

Slot	Main Echo	Main Stat Priority
Cost 4	Reminiscence: Threnodian	Crit Rate% or Crit DMG%
Cost 3	Any Glacio Echo	Glacio DMG%
Cost 3	Any Glacio Echo	Glacio DMG%
Cost 1	Any Echo	ATK%
Cost 1	Any Echo	ATK%

Substats Priority

Crit Rate% > Crit DMG% > ATK% > Resonance Liberation DMG% > Energy Regen%

Aim for 70-80% Crit Rate before stacking Crit DMG. Reminiscence: Threnodian (main echo) provides buffs after summoning, so prioritize using it before her burst combo.

3. Skill Analysis

Normal Attack: Iaijutsu Form Priority: High

Performs up to 4 consecutive Glacio DMG attacks. The 4th attack deals increased damage. During Foreclaimed Self state (after Intro Skill or complete Basic Attack chain), her attacks are enhanced and count as Resonance Liberation DMG.

Use this to build up to her enhanced state. The 4-hit combo is important for transitioning into her burst window.

Resonance Skill: Crescent Frost Priority: Medium

Dash forward dealing Glacio DMG. Available during Iaijutsu Form state. Enhanced version after completing Enhanced Basic Attack chain. Consumes Dedication for bonus damage. After use, grants Unison effect, allowing her to trigger Outro Skill without Concerto Energy.

This is her core damage source. The Unison effect enables incredibly quick team rotations - use this, then immediately swap to your next character.

Resonance Liberation: Purge of Frost Priority: HIGHEST

Invokes the power of Glacio to deal massive AoE Glacio DMG. This is her burst ability, best used when all buffs are active and she has high Dedication.

Use this during her main burst window, ideally after building up Dedication and with Reminiscence: Threnodian echo buff active.

Forte Circuit: Dedication System Priority: High

Hiyuki gains Dedication when party members deal Attribute Damage or Coordinated Attacks (1 stack per second, max 40). She can consume Dedication to enhance her attacks. At 40 Dedication, teammates gain Eras in Unity, enhancing their attacks.

The more different attributes in your team, the faster she builds Dedication. This is why she works well with diverse teams.

Intro Skill: Glacio's Halo Priority: Medium

Deals Glacio DMG when switching into Hiyuki. Triggers her Foreclaimed Self state, enabling her enhanced attack combo.

Always try to switch to Hiyuki with Intro Skill active to start her enhanced combo immediately.

Skill Level Priority

Basic Attack > Resonance Skill > Resonance Liberation > Forte Circuit > Intro Skill

4. Team Compositions

Hiyuki's Forte Circuit benefits from having multiple different attributes in the team. The more diverse your team, the faster she builds stacks.

Best-in-Slot Team

Hiyuki (DPS) Lynae (Sub-DPS) Chisa (Support)

Lynae provides off-field damage and applies debuffs. Chisa offers healing and buffs. This team covers 3 attributes (Glacio/Sub-DPS/Support) for fast Dedication generation.

High Damage Alternative

Hiyuki (DPS) Lucilla (Sub-DPS) Chisa (Heal)

Lucilla provides future synergy and buffs. Chisa heals and provides buffs. Strong damage output with good survivability.

F2P Friendly Team

Hiyuki (DPS) Sanhua (Sub-DPS/Heal) Verina (Heal)

Sanhua at RC6 provides healing and good damage. Verina is a free 4-star healer available to all players. Budget but effective for all content.

Rotation Tips

Start with Support skills (apply buffs/debuffs with Sub-DPS and Support)
Switch to Hiyuki using Intro Skill to enter enhanced state
Complete Enhanced Basic Attack chain (4 hits)
Use Resonance Skill
Complete another Basic Attack chain
Use Enhanced Resonance Skill (consumes stacks)
Use Resonance Liberation if available
With Unison active, switch to next character immediately
Repeat when Concerto Energy is ready

5. Resonance Chain (Sequence Nodes)

Abyssal Ascension: When casting Basic Attack or Crescent Frost, gain 1 stack of Herald of Revival (max 4, lasts 6s). When casting Purge of Frost, consume all stacks - each stack increases its DMG by 20% (up to +80% total).

Chronofrost Repose: Recovers 40 Dedication after being out of combat for 4+ seconds. Triggers once every 4 seconds. Excellent for quick-swap playstyle.

Celestial Incarnate: Gain 12 Dedication and 1 stack of Immortal's Descendancy after Intro Skill. Each stack increases ATK by 25% (max 2 stacks, lasts 20s).

Benevolent Grace: When casting Liberation or Purge of Frost, all nearby teammates gain +20% Attribute DMG Bonus for 20s. Team-wide buff.

Frostfire Illumination: Liberation (Purge of Frost) DMG Multiplier increased by 120%. Massive burst damage spike.

Thawing Triumph: Purge of Frost DMG Multiplier increased by 45%. Dedication consumption bonus increased by 71%. Maximum power spike.

Worth Pulling?

S1 is the sweet spot for most players (+80% skill damage is huge). S2 is excellent for quick-swap teams. S4 makes her a team buffer. S6 is whale territory but transforms her into the highest DPS in the game.

6. Upgrade Materials

Materials needed to ascend Hiyuki to 6✦ and level all main skills to 10:

Ascension Materials (0✦ → 6✦)

Shell Credit170,000

Glacio Shard46

Rimewisp60

Exoswarm Core26

Boss materials drop from world bosses. Local materials can be found in their respective regions or purchased at Shifang Pharmacy.

Skill Materials (All Main Skills to 10)

Shell Credit630,000

Waveworn Residue 2263

Waveworn Residue 23516

Waveworn Residue 23912

Exoswarm Core3

Exoswarm Core16

Exoswarm Core12

Sentinel's Dagger6

Waveworn Residue drops from Eroded Ruins (Wuming Bay). Sentinel's Dagger drops from weekly bosses. Boss materials drop from world bosses.

Total Shell Credits Needed

~20.3 million Shell Credits total for full ascension + all skills. Start saving early!

7. Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiyuki worth building without her signature weapon? ▼

Yes. Hiyuki performs well even without Frostburn. The 4-star craftable 'Feather Edge' provides about 75-80% of her signature weapon's damage, which is still enough to clear all endgame content.

What is the minimum Resonance Chain needed? ▼

S0 is completely viable. S1 provides a massive damage boost to her Liberation. S2 improves her Dedication generation. S4 is excellent for sustained damage. S6 is whale territory but provides the highest DPS ceiling.

Should I prioritize Crit Rate or Crit DMG? ▼

Aim for a 1:2 ratio with Crit Rate around 70-80%. It's better to have consistent crits than occasional huge numbers. If using Frostburn (Crit DMG substat), you can focus more on Crit Rate in your echoes.

How does Hiyuki compare to other Glacio DPS? ▼

Hiyuki is the highest Glacio DPS in the game, with massive Liberation damage and beautiful animations. She outperforms other Glacio DPS at similar investment levels.

What team composition is best for F2P players? ▼

Hiyuki + Sanhua + Verina is the best F2P team. All supporting characters are free or farmable, and it covers all content comfortably.

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: May 2026.