Chen Qianyu is a 5-star Physical Guard operator wielding a Sword, serving as a key Vulnerable stack applicator and sub-DPS in Physical-focused teams. As a free starter unit from the Endfield Crisis Team, she excels at stacking Vulnerable debuffs through her Battle Skill (direct application) and Combo Skill (via Lift effect), while her talents provide ATK buffs and extra Stagger on interrupts. She synergizes perfectly with Physical DPS who consume Vulnerable stacks for burst damage, making her a staple in early and late-game Physical comps.
Best Weapons
Prioritize weapons that boost Agility, Physical DMG, and Crit Rate to amplify her skill rotations and Ultimate finisher. Rapid Ascent is the consensus BiS for its synergy with Staggered enemies, which Physical teams create frequently.
| Rank | Weapon | Rarity | Key Stats/Effects | Why It's Great |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rapid Ascent | 6★ | Crit Rate +19.5%, Agility, Physical DMG +24% (skills/Ult); +56% vs Staggered | BiS for Crit, Agility, and Stagger synergy; works pre-Stagger. |
| 2 | Sundering Steel | 5★ | Agility +124, Physical DMG +34.7%, ATK +21% stacks on Physical Status | Strong stats and ATK uptime via Lift/Vulnerable; F2P-friendly upgrade path. |
| 3 | Aspirant | 5★? | Physical DMG, Agility; Ult DMG boost on Lift stacks | Signature-like; easy to proc for Ult spikes; solid F2P alt. |
Alternatives: Grand Vision (6★ Agility focus), Wave Tide/Contingent Measure (4★ budget ATK on Combo).
Best Gear Sets and Stat Priorities
Gear emphasizes Stagger efficiency and Physical DMG to enable Vulnerable loops and team bursts. Swordmancer is the top set for its Physical Status procs and Stagger bonus.
Recommended Set: Swordmancer (3-4pc) + Bonekrusha fillers
- Body/Armor: Bonekrusha Heavy Armor T1 (Agility/Strength) or Swordmancer (Agility/Strength/Arts Intensity)
- Gloves: Swordmancer TAC Fists/Gauntlets (Agility/Strength/Ult DMG%)
- Kit 1/2: Swordmancer Flint x2 (Agility/Strength/Physical DMG%) or Bonekrusha Mask
Alt Set: MI Security (Crit Rate/ATK on Crits) for endgame Crit builds with Rapid Ascent.
Stat Priority: Agility > Physical DMG% > Strength > Crit Rate/DMG > ATK% > Ultimate DMG%
| Priority | Main Stats | Sub Stats |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agility (primary) | Physical DMG% |
| 2 | Strength | Crit Rate |
| 3 | Physical DMG% | Crit DMG |
| 4+ | Ultimate DMG% | ATK% |
Skill and Talent Priorities
Skills: Battle Skill (Ascending Strike: Vulnerable + Lift/Stagger) > Ultimate (Blade Gale: High DMG finisher) ≥ Combo Skill (Soar to Stars: AoE Lift on Vulnerable) > Basic Attack (Soaring Break: SP recovery on Staggered).
Talents:
- Slashing Edge (ATK% stacks up to 5x on skill hits, 10s duration)
- Momentum Breaker (Extra Stagger on interrupt)
Potentials: All strong; prioritize P3 (1.1x skill DMG), P4 (Ult energy -15%), P5 (Combo CD -3s).
Best Teams
Chen Qianyu thrives in Physical teams as Vulnerable enabler. Pair with stack consumers like Endministrator (Crush) or Da Pan.
| Team Type | Composition | Synergy Notes |
|---|---|---|
| F2P Early | Endministrator (DPS), Chen Qianyu (Vuln), Alesh (SP/Sub-DPS), Estella (Cryo/Support) | Cryo-Physical hybrid; Estella/Alesh trigger Lift/Solidify for Vuln/Susceptibility. |
| F2P Physical | Endministrator, Chen Qianyu, Da Pan/Akekuri (Consumer), Ardelia (Support) | Core Physical Vuln consumption; Ardelia heals/buffs. |
| Premium | Pogranichnik (SP/Vuln consumer), Chen Qianyu, Lifeng (Susceptibility), Endministrator/Da Pan | Max Vuln/SP loop; Lifeng amps Physical DMG. |
Playstyle and Tips
- Rotation: Battle Skill (Vuln apply) → Wait 2-3s (stack ATK talent) → Combo Skill (extra Vuln via Lift) → Allies consume (Crush/Breach) → Ult finisher on max stacks.
- Interrupt charged attacks for bonus Stagger.
- Maintain 5x ATK stacks (10s timer).
- Use as sub-DPS; her damage shines post-Vuln consumption.
- Early-game powerhouse; scales well into late-game Physical meta.
Level her to 90 ASAP as she's an amazing free unit - she can even be your Physical cornerstone!
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