What is the best light cone for Blade?

The Unreachable Side (his signature) is best. It provides CRIT Rate and HP%, both of which directly increase his damage. F2P players should use A Secret Vow at S5 or Ninja Record: Sound Hunt.

What relics should Blade use?

Longevous Disciple (4-piece) is his best-in-slot cavern set with strong HP synergy. Pair with Bone Collection's Serene Demesne as the planar ornament set for the CRIT DMG buff when above 5000 HP.

What are Blade's best teams?

The Hypercarry team uses Blade, Sunday or Sparkle for turn advance, a second support like Bronya or Robin, and a healer like Luocha or Huohuo. Blade also synergizes with Jingliu or Castorice in dual-DPS setups where HP drain accelerates his follow-up attacks.

Blade Build Guide: Best Light Cones, Relics and Teams

Q: Does Blade need a healer?

Yes. Blade constantly drains his own HP through Hellscape and Forest of Swords. A strong healer like Luocha, Huohuo, or Lynx is strongly recommended. Lynx also increases Blade's aggro so he gets hit more often, which charges his Talent faster.

Q: How does Blade's Hellscape work?

Using Hellscape consumes 30% of Blade's Max HP to enter an enhanced state lasting 3 turns. While active, his Skill cannot be used, DMG increases by 12%, and his Basic ATK is upgraded to Forest of Swords which deals heavy Wind DMG to the target and adjacent enemies. If his HP is too low, it reduces to 1 instead of killing him.

Q: Should I pull Blade's eidolons?

E2 is the strongest pickup, adding +15% CRIT Rate during Hellscape. E1 amplifies Ultimate damage by an amount equal to 150% of his total HP loss. E4 increases Max HP by up to 40% when below 50% HP, greatly boosting his damage ceiling. E6 reduces Charge stack threshold to 4 and adds 50% Max HP to follow-up attack damage.

Skills

Basic Shard Sword

Deals Wind DMG equal to 50% of Blade's ATK to a single target enemy. Used primarily when Hellscape is not active or when Blade needs to save Skill Points. While inside Hellscape, this Basic ATK is replaced by the enhanced Forest of Swords.

50% of ATK

Skill Hellscape

Consumes HP equal to 30% of Blade's Max HP to enter the Hellscape state. While active, his Skill cannot be used, his DMG dealt increases by 12%, and his Basic ATK Shard Sword is enhanced to Forest of Swords for 3 turns. If current HP is insufficient, HP is reduced to 1 instead. This Skill does not regenerate Energy and using it does not end the current turn.

30% HP cost

Enhanced Basic Forest of Swords

Active during Hellscape. Consumes HP equal to 10% of Blade's Max HP and deals Wind DMG to a single enemy equal to the sum of 20% of his ATK and 50% of his Max HP. Also deals Wind DMG to adjacent targets equal to 8% ATK + 20% Max HP. Cannot regenerate Skill Points. If HP is insufficient, reduced to 1 instead.

50% Max HP scaling

Ultimate Death Sentence

Sets Blade's current HP to 50% of his Max HP and deals Wind DMG to a single enemy equal to the sum of 24% ATK, 60% Max HP, and 60% of total HP lost in the current battle. Deals Wind DMG to adjacent targets equal to 9.6% ATK, 24% Max HP, and 24% of total HP lost. The total HP Blade has lost is capped at 90% of Max HP, then resets after the Ultimate fires.

60% HP lost scaling

Talent Shuhu's Gift

When Blade sustains DMG or consumes his own HP, he gains 1 stack of Charge (max 5, capped at 1 per attack received). When Charge reaches maximum, he immediately launches a follow-up attack on all enemies, dealing Wind DMG equal to 22% ATK + 55% Max HP, and restores HP equal to 25% of his Max HP. All Charges are consumed after the follow-up attack fires.

55% Max HP follow-up

Technique Karma Wind

Immediately attacks the enemy. After entering combat, consumes 20% of Blade's Max HP while dealing Wind DMG equal to 40% of his Max HP to all enemies. If Blade's current HP is insufficient, his HP will be reduced to 1 when this Technique is used. A strong AoE opener that also generates Charge stacks right from turn one.

40% Max HP AoE

Build Targets

Relic Main Stats

Head

HP (fixed)

Hands

ATK (fixed)

Body

CRIT Rate

or CRIT DMG

Feet

HP%

or Speed

Planar Sphere

Wind DMG

Link Rope

HP%

Stat Targets

HP7000+

CRIT Rate70 - 80%

CRIT DMG150%+

SpeedBase / 1 above support

Substat Priority

01

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG balance 1:2

02

HP% scales all hits

03

Speed more turns

04

HP (flat) small pool bonus

Skill Upgrade Order

Talent

1st

Ult

2nd

Skill

3rd

Basic

Last

Talent first as the follow-up attack is Blade's most frequent and powerful hit. Ultimate second for the HP-loss scaling burst. Skill mainly activates Hellscape, so it is lower priority than the damage abilities themselves.

Best Light Cones

#1

The Unreachable Side

Blade's signature. Provides CRIT Rate and HP%, both of which directly feed into his damage output. Also increases DMG when Blade is attacked or consumes his own HP, which happens constantly. Unmatched at any investment level.

Signature

#2

Flame of Blood, Blaze My Path

Strong alternative that increases CRIT DMG and buffs follow-up attack damage. Good pickup if you have it from a previous banner and want to avoid rerunning Blade's signature.

alternative

#3

Dance at Sunset

Greatly increases Blade's aggro, letting him get hit more often to generate Charge stacks faster. Also increases CRIT DMG and Follow-up ATK DMG. Excellent 5-star substitute if you have it.

5-star alt

#4

A Secret Vow

Best 4-star option at S5. Provides flat DMG bonus that scales well with Blade's kit. Outperforms event cones at high superimposition and is available in the Stellar Warp pool.

f2p best

#5

Ninja Record: Sound Hunt

Event 4-star Light Cone providing CRIT DMG. Can outperform an S4 A Secret Vow when the enemy's current HP% is lower than or equal to Blade's. Solid free option for players who grabbed it.

event pick

Best Relics

Cavern Sets

1

Longevous Disciple

Blade's best-in-slot cavern set. The 2-piece bonus provides HP% and the 4-piece effect has direct synergy with Blade: he can trigger the CRIT Rate stacking buff by taking DMG or consuming his own HP, exactly what he does every rotation. Nothing competes for his slot.

4-piece Best in Slot

2

⊕

Longevous Disciple (2pc) + Eagle of Twilight Line (2pc)

Go-to mixed set while farming for a complete 4-piece Longevous. Longevous provides HP% and Eagle provides Wind DMG bonus. Use this combination until your Longevous pieces are well-rolled.

2+2 mix

Planar Ornament Sets

1

Bone Collection's Serene Demesne

Best planar set for Blade. Provides a significant CRIT DMG buff when Blade's Max HP is at or above 5000, easily achieved with the right build. Stacks directly into his already massive HP pool and punishes every hit harder.

2-piece Best in Slot

2

Rutilant Arena

Good alternative at E0. Provides CRIT Rate and boosts Basic ATK and Skill DMG when CRIT Rate exceeds 70%. The value decreases at higher Eidolon levels where Blade already has ample CRIT Rate through other sources.

2-piece

3

Inert Salsotto

Competitive third option. Boosts CRIT Rate and provides a 15% Ultimate and Follow-up ATK DMG bonus when CRIT Rate hits 50% or higher. Can outperform Rutilant Arena at higher Eidolon levels where Blade's follow-up attacks are more frequent.

2-piece

Best Teams for Blade

Blade is SP-neutral and benefits greatly from turn advance supports like Sunday or Bronya who let him spam Forest of Swords and charge his follow-up faster. He also works as a sub-DPS alongside HP-draining carries.

01 · Hypercarry Best-in-slot composition

Blade

Main DPS

Bronya

Harmony / Turn Advance

Sparkle

Harmony / CRIT DMG

Luocha

Healer

Bronya and Sparkle both advance Blade's actions and stack CRIT DMG buffs, allowing rapid cycling of Forest of Swords. Luocha provides reliable off-turn healing that keeps Blade alive despite constant HP consumption. Top tier across all endgame content.

02 · Sunday Hypercarry Premium modern support lineup

Blade

Main DPS

Sunday

Harmony / Buff

Bronya

Harmony / Turn Advance

Huohuo

Healer

Sunday focuses on buffing Blade through his Skill and Ultimate while advancing turns. Huohuo's Max HP buffs directly increase Blade's damage and her energy restoration helps keep the rotation smooth. Strong alternative to the Bronya + Sparkle lineup.

03 · Jingliu Dual DPS HP-draining synergy

Blade

Sub-DPS

Jingliu

Main DPS

Bronya

Harmony

Fu Xuan

Shield / Sustain

Jingliu consumes Blade's HP during her Enhanced State, which directly charges his Talent follow-up attack stacks. Both DPS units benefit each other's mechanics. Fu Xuan's redirected damage further accelerates Blade's Charge generation.

04 · F2P Budget All accessible characters

Blade

Main DPS

Bronya

Harmony

Tingyun

Energy / ATK Buff

Lynx

Healer

Lynx is a strong F2P healer who specifically increases Blade's aggro with her Skill, meaning enemies target him more and he charges his follow-up attack faster. Bronya provides turn advance while Tingyun gives energy support. No limited 5-stars required outside of Blade himself.

Eidolons

E 1

Blade Cuts the Deepest in Hell

Blade's Ultimate deals additionally increased DMG to a single enemy target, with the increased amount equal to 150% of Blade's total HP loss in the current battle. The cap is still 90% of Max HP, and the counter resets after the Ultimate is used. A significant single-target burst amplifier.

Strong Pull Value

E 2

Ten Thousand Sorrows From One Broken Dream

When Blade is in the Hellscape state, his CRIT Rate increases by 15%. Since Hellscape is his primary combat mode and is refreshed every 3 turns, this is effectively a near-permanent bonus that significantly reduces CRIT Rate demands from substats.

Game Changer

E 3

Hardened Blade Bleeds Coldest Shade

Ultimate level +2 (max 15) and Talent level +2 (max 15). Both the Ultimate's HP-loss scaling and the Talent's follow-up attack are his biggest damage sources, so leveling both up directly translates to meaningful damage increases per rotation.

Solid Upgrade

E 4

Rejected by Death, Infected With Life

When Blade's current HP drops to 50% or lower of his Max HP, increases his Max HP by 20%, stacking up to 2 times (maximum +40%). Since Blade spends the vast majority of combat at or below half HP, both stacks are almost always active, granting a 40% HP increase that directly scales all his abilities.

High Passive Value

E 5

Death By Ten Lords' Gaze

Skill level +2 (max 15) and Basic ATK level +1 (max 10). Improves Hellscape activation efficiency and the enhanced Forest of Swords Basic ATK. Incremental gains rather than a kit-defining shift.

Incremental

E 6

Reborn Into an Empty Husk

The maximum number of Charge stacks is reduced to 4 (from 5), meaning the follow-up attack triggers 20% more frequently. The follow-up attack's DMG additionally increases by 50% of his Max HP. At E4+, Blade's HP pool is enormous, making this a massive raw damage jump on his most frequent hitting ability.

Massive Upgrade

Major Traces

Vita Infinita

Ascension 2

When Blade's current HP is at 50% of Max HP or lower, Incoming Healing increases by 20%. Since Blade deliberately keeps himself at low HP to maximize damage, this trace ensures his healers keep him alive more efficiently during his most dangerous and most powerful state.

Neverending Deaths

Ascension 4

If Blade hits a Weakness Broken enemy after using Forest of Swords, he restores HP equal to 5% of his Max HP plus 100. This gives him a small but consistent self-sustain tool during Hellscape rotations when enemies are broken, slightly reducing healer burden.

Cyclone of Destruction

Ascension 6

DMG dealt by the Talent's follow-up attack increases by 20%. The follow-up attack is Blade's most frequent AoE damage source and directly benefits from this passive multiplier every time it fires, a permanent 20% damage increase on a core part of his kit.

+28%

Max HP

+12%

CRIT Rate

+10%

Effect RES

Upgrade Materials

Immortal Scionette

Character Ascension

Shattered Blade

Trace Material

Ascendant Debris

Boss Drop

Regret of Infinite Ochema

Weekly Boss Drop

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Blade need his signature light cone? +

No. Blade performs well with A Secret Vow at S5 or Ninja Record: Sound Hunt without his signature. The Unreachable Side is a meaningful upgrade providing CRIT Rate, HP%, and extra DMG when attacked or consuming HP, but you can clear all endgame content without it at E0.

How does Blade's Hellscape work exactly? +

Using Hellscape consumes 30% of Blade's Max HP and enhances his Basic ATK to Forest of Swords for 3 turns. During Hellscape, his Skill cannot be used, his DMG increases by 12%, and each Forest of Swords use costs an additional 10% Max HP. The HP cost never kills him. If HP is too low it drops to 1 instead. Since Hellscape does not end his turn, the optimal rotation is Skill (activate Hellscape) then immediately use Forest of Swords on the same turn.

Why does Blade want to stay at low HP? +

Blade's Ultimate (Death Sentence) deals bonus damage equal to 60% of the total HP he has lost in the current battle, capped at 90% of Max HP. The more HP he has burned through Hellscape and Forest of Swords, the stronger his Ultimate becomes. His Ascension 2 trace also boosts incoming healing by 20% when below 50% HP, making the low-HP window safer. E4 even increases his Max HP when below 50%, further boosting damage while he is in his most dangerous state.

Does Blade need a healer on his team? +

Yes. Blade constantly drains his own HP and gets deliberately hit to charge his Talent. Without a reliable healer he will die before his follow-up attack can fire. Luocha is best for passive off-turn healing, but Huohuo, Lynx, and Bailu all work. Lynx additionally increases Blade's aggro, helping him generate Charge stacks faster, making her a particularly synergistic option despite being a 4-star.

Is Blade good in AoE content like Pure Fiction? +

Blade has decent AoE capability through his Talent's follow-up attack (which hits all enemies), Forest of Swords splash damage to adjacent targets, and the Karma Wind Technique's opening AoE. He is viable in Pure Fiction and performs well in Memory of Chaos. His primary strength is sustained single-target and blast damage across multiple cycles rather than burst multi-target output.

Should I pull Blade's eidolons? +

E2 is the strongest single eidolon pickup: +15% CRIT Rate during Hellscape massively reduces substat pressure. E1 is also strong, adding an extra 150% HP-loss damage multiplier to his Ultimate. E4 is sleeper-strong because the two stacks of +20% Max HP trigger almost permanently, stacking into every ability Blade uses. E6 reduces the Talent's Charge threshold from 5 to 4 and adds 50% Max HP to the follow-up attack, a considerable DPS increase but expensive at 6 limited copies.