Pogranichnik is a 6-star Physical Vanguard wielding a sword, excelling as a sub-DPS support in Physical teams. He applies Breach stacks (up to 4, equating to 20% Physical Vulnerability for 30 seconds) by consuming Vulnerability stacks from allies, while generating massive SP through his kit. This makes him a cornerstone for Physical comps, rated T0.5 in Umbral Monument.
His playstyle revolves around building 4 Vulnerability stacks via teammates, then consuming them with Battle Skill (The Pulverizing Front) for Breach and SP, followed by Combo Skill (Full Moon Slash) for more consumption and damage, and Ultimate (Shieldguard Banner, Forward) for AoE pull, harassers, and Fervent Morale buffs (ATK/Arts Intensity stacks).
Best Weapons
Prioritize Never Rest, his signature, for team-wide Physical DMG buffs on SP recovery. Thermite Cutter is a strong F2P alternative for ATK sharing.
| Rank | Weapon | Key Stats/Flow | Solo Score | Team Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Never Rest (6*) | Will +156, ATK +39%, Phys DMG +25.6%; SP recovery: Self +8%/Team +4% Phys DMG (5 stacks, 30s) | 100% | 100% | BiS for all builds. |
| 2 | Thermite Cutter (6*) | Will +156, ATK +39/16%; SP/Link: Team ATK +8% (2 stacks, 20s) | 81% | 95% | Great team buffer. |
| 3 | Eminent Repute (6*) | Main +132, Phys DMG +43%; Vuln consume: Self ATK +8-24%/Team half (20s) | 83% | 93% | Vuln synergy. |
| 4 | Rapid Ascent (6*) | Main +132, Crit +19.5%; Battle/Ult Phys +24%/+56% vs Stagger | 65% | 86% | Stagger focus. |
| 5 | Sundering Steel (5*) | Agi +124, Phys DMG +35%; Phys status: ATK +21% (2 stacks) | 65% | 85% | Budget option. |
Weapon Essences: Farm via Alluvium dailies; prioritize Will, ATK%, Phys DMG.
Best Gear Sets and Pieces
Frontiers is top for support (Combo CDR + team DMG on SP). Yinglung for personal damage. Mix for substats: Will primary.
| Build Type | Set/Pieces | Bonus | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support (BiS) | Frontiers 3pc: Bonekrusha Poncho T1/T2 (Armor), Frontiers Blight RES Gloves, Frontiers Extra O2 Tube x2 | Combo CDR -15%; SP recovery: Team DMG +16% (12s) | Team 103% |
| Damage | Type 50 Yinglung 3pc: MI Security Overalls T2 (Armor), Yinglung Gloves T1, Yinglung Knife x2 | Battle Skill cast: DMG +20% to next Combo (3 stacks) | Solo 100% |
| Early/F2P | Aburrey's Legacy 3pc: Aburrey Armor/Gauntlets/Sensor, Mordvolt Gloves | Skill DMG +24%; Skill cast: ATK +5% (15s per skill) | Leveling BiS |
| Alt Damage | Swordmancer 3pc: Swordmancer Heavy Armor, TAC Gauntlets, Flint + LYNX Slab | Stagger Eff +20%; Phys status: 250% ATK DMG +10 Stagger | 100% |
Stat Priority: Will > ATK% > Phys DMG Bonus > Agi > Arts Intensity > Battle/Combo Eff > Crit Rate.
Potentials: P1 (SP refund on multi-hit), P2 (Will/Phys DMG), P3 (Fervent at 60 SP), P4 (Ult Energy -15%), P5 (Combo CDR/SP 1.2x).
Skill Priority: Ultimate > Combo > Battle > Basic.
Best Teams
Pogranichnik shines in T1 Physical teams (Umbral Monument). Focus on Vuln generators (Lifeng, Chen Qianyu) + consumers (Da Pan, Endministrator).
| Tier | Team Composition | Key Synergies/Rotation |
|---|---|---|
| T1 Premium | Endministrator, Chen Qianyu, Pogranichnik, Lifeng/Ardelia | Lifeng Battle/Final Strike (Vuln), Endmin Combo (Phys DMG), Pog Battle (Breach/SP), Da Pan Lift, Pog Ult gather + Combo. Fervent Morale loops. |
| T1 Alt | Da Pan, Chen Qianyu/Ember, Pogranichnik, Lifeng | Da Pan DPS, Pog Breach for Crush bursts, Ult pull for AoE. |
| F2P | Pogranichnik, Chen Qianyu, Endministrator/Ember, Akekuri/Catcher | Chen Vuln, Akekuri SP/Status, Pog support. Easy rotation. |
| Budget Alt | Pogranichnik, Chen Qianyu, Estella, Alesh | Forgiving SP flow, Susceptibility from Estella. |
Rotation Example (Premium Physical): 1. Lifeng Battle + Final (4 Vuln). 2. Endministrator Combo. 3. Pog Battle (Breach, SP gain). 4. Pog Ult (pull + harass SP). 5. Pog Combo (enhanced slash). Repeat; time Ult pre-Combo for max Fervent.
Playstyle Tips
- Maintain 4 Vuln stacks before skills for max Breach/SP.
- Ult early in waves for grouping/farming.
- Avoid over-consuming stacks; pair with Stagger sources.
- Strengths: SP battery, Breach uptime, team buffs, AoE pull. Weaknesses: Niche to Physical, resource competition.
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