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.
Skill Priority
| Skill | Priority | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Attack | 5/5 | Core damage source. Prioritize for maximum output. |
| Resonance Skill | 3/5 | Core damage source. Prioritize for maximum output. |
| Resonance Liberation | 5/5 | Core damage source. Prioritize for maximum output. |
| Forte Circuit | 4/5 | Core damage source. Prioritize for maximum output. |
| Intro Skill | 2/5 | Entry damage and buff application. |
Skills & Abilities
Skills & Abilities
Basic Attack: Lumingloss
Perform up to 4 consecutive slashes dealing Glacio DMG. The fourth hit deals increased damage and generates 1 Incandescence stack.
| Stage | Damage (Lv.90) |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | 62.5% ATK |
| Stage 2 | 68.3% ATK |
| Stage 3 | 45.2% x 2 ATK |
| Stage 4 | 125.8% ATK + 1 Incandescence |
| Heavy Attack | 98.4% ATK |
| Dodge Counter | 85.6% ATK x 2 |
Resonance Skill: Ominous Light
Dash forward and unleash a Glacio slash, dealing Glacio DMG and applying 2 stacks of Glacio Frazzle. Generates 2 Incandescence stacks on hit. Can be cast mid-air.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 156.8% + 178.2% ATK |
| Glacio Frazzle | 2 stacks applied |
| Incandescence | +2 stacks |
| Concerto Regen | 12 |
| Cooldown | 12s |
Resonance Liberation: Illuminous Epiphany
Consume all Incandescence stacks to unleash a massive Glacio explosion. Each stack consumed increases the damage multiplier. At 10 stacks, triggers Max Incandescence for bonus damage and extended Glacio Frazzle duration.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Base DMG | 385.6% ATK |
| Per Stack Bonus | +42.5% ATK |
| Max Stack DMG (10) | 810.6% ATK |
| Max Incandescence Bonus | +25% Total DMG |
| Energy Cost | 125 |
| Cooldown | 20s |
Forte Circuit: Incandescence
Hiyuki's core mechanic. Accumulates Incandescence stacks (max 10) through Normal Attacks and Resonance Skill. Stacks are consumed by Resonance Liberation for increased damage. When reaching max stacks, Hiyuki enters Illuminated State, gaining +15% Glacio DMG Bonus.
| Mechanic | Effect |
|---|---|
| Stack Generation | NA4: +1 | Skill: +2 | Dodge Counter: +1 |
| Max Stacks | 10 |
| Illuminated State | +15% Glacio DMG (at 10 stacks) |
| Stack Duration | 25s (refreshes on new gain) |
Inherent Skills
| Skill | Effect |
|---|---|
| Radiant Decree | +20% Glacio DMG Bonus for 15s after casting Liberation. |
| Magistrate's Authority | +10% ATK for each Glacio Frazzle stack on enemies (max +60%). |
| Team Buff | +15% Glacio DMG for the team when Hiyuki is active. |
| Frazzle Mastery | +25% Glacio Frazzle damage when enemies are afflicted. |
Best Weapons
Frostburn (Signature)
Effect - Frost of Eternity:
Crit DMG increased by 12%. When dealing Glacio DMG, gain 1 stack of Frostburn (0.5s cooldown), each stack provides 4% Glacio DMG Bonus (max 14 stacks, lasts 12s at max). When Concerto Energy is consumed, gain +30% ATK for 15s.
Why Best: Perfect synergy with Hiyuki's Glacio-focused kit. Provides massive Glacio DMG stacking and ATK boost on swap, matching her rotation perfectly.
Ages of Harvest
Effect - Light of Revelation:
ATK increased by 12%. When dealing Basic Attack DMG, gain 10% Basic Attack DMG Bonus for 14s (stacks up to 3). When Concerto Energy is consumed, gain 40% Basic Attack DMG Bonus for 10s.
Alternative: Strong 5-star option focusing on Basic Attack DMG, good for sustained damage builds.
Emerald of Genesis
Effect - Genesis Surge:
ATK increased by 12%. Gains 1 stack of Genesis Mark on dealing damage (0.5s cooldown), +5 stacks on Resonance Skill cast. Each stack gives 4% Resonance Skill DMG Bonus (max 14 stacks, removed after 12s at max).
Alternative: Good for Skill-focused builds, works well if you use Skill frequently in rotation.
Feather Edge (F2p)
Effect - Feather's Grace:
Increase ATK by 8%. When HP is above 80%, gain 15% Glacio DMG Bonus.
F2P Choice: Best free-to-play option. Easy to refine to R5, provides consistent Glacio DMG bonus with good uptime.
Best Echo Build
Sonata Effect: Wishes of Quiet Snowfall
2-piece: Glacio DMG +10%
5-piece: When hitting a target with Glacio DMG, increase Crit Rate by 10% and grant 30% Glacio DMG Bonus, lasting for 10s.
Main Echo: Reminiscence: Threnodian (or Freezing Frost)
Reminiscence: Threnodian is the best main echo for Hiyuki, providing Glacio DMG Bonus and ATK% buffs that synergize with her kit. Freezing Frost is a good alternative for additional Concerto Energy generation.
Echo Stats Priority
| Cost | Main Stat Priority |
|---|---|
| 4-COST | Crit Rate & Crit DMG |
| 3-COST | Glacio DMG Bonus |
| 1-COST | ATK% |
Substats Priority
| Priority | Stat | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CRIT Rate | Essential |
| 2 | CRIT DMG | Essential |
| 3 | ATK% | High |
| 4 | Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus | Medium |
| 5 | Energy Regen | Low-Medium |
Best Team Compositions
Premium Team (With Chisa)
Strategy: Chisa provides healing, buffs, and Glacio resonance. Lynae applies sub-DPS and generates Concerto Energy. Hiyuki comes in with full buffs to unleash Iai stance attacks.
Future Team
Strategy: Lucilla provides future synergy and off-field damage. Chisa keeps the team healthy and buffed. Optimized for Liberation damage output.
F2P Alternative
Strategy: Sanhua provides Glacio resonance and sub-DPS. Verina is the free healer with decent buffs. This team is fully obtainable without gacha (except Hiyuki herself).
Rotation Guide (Premium Team (With Chisa))
- Start with Chisa: Cast Resonance Skill to apply buffs, build Concerto Energy.
- Swap to Lynae: Apply sub-DPS damage, cast Skill and Liberation to generate Concerto.
- Swap to Hiyuki (Intro): Applies Glacio DMG and gains initial stacks.
- Build stacks: Normal Attack combo + Resonance Skill.
- Cast Liberation at max stacks: Max damage output with enhanced state bonus.
- Swap out: Trigger Outro skill, switch to support to restart cycle.
Tip: Always aim to cast Liberation at exactly max stacks for the bonus. Do not waste stacks by over-capping.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Highest Glacio DPS potential
- Beautiful Iaijutsu animations
- Dual-form mechanics
- Strong Resonance Liberation scaling
- Flexible team building options
Cons
- Requires Dedication management for optimal damage
- Energy-hungry for frequent Liberation usage
- Rotation can be complex for beginners
- Signature weapon significantly improves performance
- Limited without proper Glacio support
Resonance Chain (Constellations)
| Sequence | Name | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| S1 | First Snowfall | Resonance Liberation DMG increased by 40%. Max Dedication bonus increased to +35%. |
| S2 | Frozen Authority | +1 max Dedication stack (11 total). Enhanced State grants additional +10% ATK Speed. |
| S3 | Blizzard's Judgment | Resonance Skill cooldown reduced by 2s. Skill now generates +1 Dedication stack. |
| S4 | Winter's Mandate | When consuming Dedication, 50% chance to not consume stacks (max 5 stacks preserved per Liberation). |
| S5 | Crown of Ice | Resonance Liberation level +3. Glacio Mark duration extended by 5s. |
| S6 | Eternal Winter | After casting Liberation, enter Transcendent State for 8s: +50% Glacio DMG, attacks generate double Dedication. |
Value Assessment: S1 and S2 provide the biggest damage spikes. S6 is powerful but luxury. S0 Hiyuki is already SS tier.
Character Comparison
| Aspect | Hiyuki | Jinhsi | Carlotta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Glacio | Spectro | Glacio |
| Weapon | Sword | Broadblade | Pistol |
| Burst Type | Stack-based Liberation | Stack-based Liberation | Charge shots |
| Complexity | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| S0 Power | SS | SS | S |
| Team Flexibility | High | High | High |