Silver Palace launches on December 14, 2026. Official starting banners have not been fully detailed yet, but the Dichotomy beta and community testing give a clear picture of the strongest early targets. You always get the Detective (Hugin or Munin) for free as the main character. The real question is which 5-star to chase first with your starting pulls.

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Cinderella (also known as Ashley) stands out as the top priority for most players. She is a 5-star Ignis Striker DPS who switches between a flame sword and a machine gun. In beta she featured on the limited banner "The Vengeful Ant." Her kit delivers strong crowd clear and solid single-target damage. She comes with high built-in CRIT Rate during her Quenched window, so she performs well even with incomplete gear. For early story and open-world content, she handles packed groups better than most other options.

Other strong choices if Cinderella is not available on the first limited banner:

  • Rex: 5-star Fulmen Resonance DPS. Reliable damage dealer with strong performance in beta tests. Good alternative main DPS if you prefer a different element or playstyle.
  • Cynthia II: 5-star Alba Combat Support. Flexible buffer that raises enemy damage taken and helps group targets. She improves almost any team, making her a safe support pick.
  • Gratia: 5-star Glacies Survival & Healing. Knight who provides team shields and sustain. Useful for tougher early content where survival matters more than pure damage.
  • Red Rose: 5-star Ignis Combat Support. Strong utility and team boosts that pair well with Ignis carries like Cinderella.

A recent tracker post mentioned a Debut Performance Banner (beginner banner) with a guaranteed 5-star within 50 pulls and a 4-star every 10 pulls. It disables after 50 pulls. If this is accurate at launch, it offers a safer way to secure one of the standard 5-stars (such as Rex, Cynthia II, or Gratia) without heavy spending.

Pull priority for most new accounts: secure a strong on-field DPS first (Cinderella preferred), then add a support or sustain unit. Avoid spending heavily on Motive (weapon) banners early, since character roster value is higher at the start. Final banner lineups and rates may change, so check official announcements closer to launch before committing large numbers of pulls.