4-Star
Wind
The Hunt
B Tier
Wind
The HuntA cold and reserved young man who wields a spear known as Cloud-Piercer. Dan Heng is a purely single-target damage dealer with a rare Wind RES PEN Talent and an explosive Ultimate that surges to 520% ATK against Slowed targets. Strong early-game, best with dedicated buffers.
Dan Heng
Cloud-Piercer / Express GuardBest Light Cone
In the Night
Best Relic Set
Scholar Lost in Erudition 4pc
Planar Set
Rutilant Arena
Key Condition
Slow Before Ult
Best Partner
Sunday / Bronya
Skills
Basic
Cloudlancer Art: North Wind
Deals Wind DMG equal to 100% of Dan Heng's ATK to a single enemy. Rarely the priority over Skill use, but his A6 trace adds 40% bonus DMG against Slowed targets, making it less of a loss when necessary.
100%
of ATK
Skill
Cloudlancer Art: Torrent
Deals Wind DMG equal to 260% of Dan Heng's ATK to a single enemy. On a CRIT Hit, there is a 100% base chance to reduce the target's SPD by 12% for 2 turns. The Slow primes his Ultimate for maximum damage and also satisfies his A6 bonus.
260%
of ATK
Ultimate
Ethereal Dream
Costs only 100 energy. Deals Wind DMG equal to 400% of ATK to a single enemy. If the enemy is Slowed, the multiplier increases by 120%, reaching a total of 520% ATK. Always Slow the target with the Skill before casting this for full damage.
520%
slowed cap
Talent
Superiority of Reach
When Dan Heng is the explicit target of an ally's Ability (blue targeting reticle on him), his next attack gains 36% Wind RES PEN. This cooldown resets after 2 turns. RES PEN is multiplicative with other buffs, making this an extraordinary boost when timed correctly with the Ultimate.
36%
Wind RES PEN
Technique
Splitting Spearhead
After using this Technique, Dan Heng's ATK increases by 40% at the start of the next battle for 3 turns. A free opening ATK steroid for the early stages of each fight with no resource cost.
+40%
ATK, 3 turns
Build Targets
Relic Main Stats
Head
HP (fixed)
Hands
ATK (fixed)
Body
CRIT Rate
or CRIT DMG
Feet
Speed
or ATK%
Planar Sphere
Wind DMG
or ATK%
Link Rope
ATK%
Stat Targets
Substat Priority
01
Speed (breakpoint)
more turns
02
CRIT Rate
enables Slow
03
CRIT DMG
scales ult
04
ATK%
flat scaling
Skill Upgrade Order
Skill
1st
Ult
2nd
Talent
3rd
Basic
Last
Skill first to maximize Slow application and damage. Ultimate second as it is the primary burst source. Talent third for RES PEN uptime. Basic ATK sees minimal use in optimized play.
Best Light Cones
#1
In the Night
Best in slot. Grants CRIT Rate and, for every 10 SPD over 100, increases Basic ATK and Skill DMG by up to 10% per stack and Ultimate CRIT DMG by up to 20% per stack (up to 6 stacks). Dan Heng's high base SPD of 110 naturally benefits from this cone at any investment level.
#2
Swordplay
Strong alternative. Stacks up to 16% bonus DMG per hit on the same target, reaching a full 80% bonus at 5 stacks against single bosses. Performance drops in multi-target scenarios or when swapping targets.
#3
Only Silence Remains
Solid 4-star option from Stellar Warp. Provides ATK% and extra CRIT Rate when 2 or fewer enemies are present, which is common in boss fights where Dan Heng excels.
#4
Cruising in the Stellar Sea
Herta's Store pick. Provides CRIT Rate, extra CRIT Rate against enemies at or below 50% HP, and an ATK buff on kill. Reliable and permanently accessible without Stellar Warp currency.
#5
Sleep Like the Dead
Grants CRIT DMG and a large conditional CRIT Rate boost when Basic ATK or Skill does not CRIT. A safety net that can shore up CRIT Rate in early builds, though the 3-turn internal cooldown limits its reliability.
#6
Return to Darkness
Budget option from Nameless Glory. Gives a flat CRIT Rate bonus and a chance to dispel one buff from an enemy on CRIT. Easy to superimpose; usable while farming better options.
Best Relics
Cavern Sets
1
Scholar Lost in Erudition
Consistent best-in-slot cavern set. The 2-piece grants 8% CRIT Rate. The 4-piece boosts Skill and Ultimate DMG by 20% and gives an additional 25% Skill DMG bonus after using the Ultimate. This naturally loops with Dan Heng's rotation of Skill into Ultimate into Skill.
2
Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters
Can outperform Scholar when 3 debuffs are maintained on the target (requires 100% uptime). The 4-piece grants CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG against debuffed enemies, with debuff-application providing a 1-turn amplification. Requires a debuff-heavy team to reach its ceiling.
3
Eagle of Twilight Line
Wind DMG bonus from 2-piece. The 4-piece advances Dan Heng's action by 25% after using his Ultimate. Useful in compositions that want him to act more frequently, but Scholar or Pioneer generally pull ahead in pure damage scenarios.
Planar Ornament Sets
1
Rutilant Arena
Best planar set. Provides 8% CRIT Rate and, when CRIT Rate reaches 70% or higher, increases Basic ATK and Skill DMG by 20%. Dan Heng can comfortably reach this threshold with proper relic investment, and the Skill DMG boost directly amplifies his primary Slow-applying ability.
2
Firmament Frontline: Glamoth
Provides 12% ATK and up to 18% bonus DMG when SPD reaches 160. Pairs well with In the Night builds that push Speed. If Dan Heng hits 135+ SPD the 12% DMG bonus is already active, making this competitive with Rutilant when CRIT Rate is below 70%.
3
Space Sealing Station
Provides 12% ATK and an extra 12% ATK when SPD reaches 120 or higher. Dan Heng easily hits the SPD threshold. A strong budget option if Rutilant or Glamoth pieces are not available with good substats.
Best Teams for Dan Heng
Dan Heng is a purely single-target DPS. His Talent requires an ally to directly target him with an Ability to grant 36% Wind RES PEN. Buffers who can explicitly target him (Sunday, Bronya, Tingyun) are his best partners.
01 · Premium
Best-in-slot composition
02 · Bronya Variant
Generalist buffer setup
03 · F2P · Budget
All accessible characters
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Eidolons
E
1
The Higher You Fly, the Harder You Fall
When the target enemy's current HP percentage is 50% or higher, Dan Heng's CRIT Rate increases by +12%. Effectively a free 12% CRIT Rate for the first half of most fights, reducing the stat investment needed in relics during that window.
Good Passive
E
2
Quell the Venom Octet, Quench the Vice O'Flame
Reduces the Talent cooldown by 1 turn. Instead of every 2 turns, the 36% Wind RES PEN can now be activated every other turn. This dramatically increases his RES PEN uptime and makes it far more practical to align the Talent with his Ultimate for maximum damage.
High Pull Value
E
3
Seen and Unseen
Skill level +2 (up to maximum level 15) and Basic ATK level +1 (up to maximum level 10). The Skill level increase meaningfully boosts his primary damage ability and the Slow reliability through higher multipliers.
Solid Upgrade
E
4
Roaring Dragon and Soaring Sun
When Dan Heng uses his Ultimate to defeat an enemy, his next action is Advanced Forward by 100%. Situationally powerful in multi-wave content or when finishing off an enemy quickly advances his turn to capitalize on a fresh wave.
Situational
E
5
A Drop of Rain Feeds a Torrent
Ultimate level +2 (up to maximum level 15) and Talent level +2 (up to maximum level 15). Incremental damage improvements to his primary burst source and his RES PEN Talent. Consistent but not transformative as a standalone eidolon.
Incremental
E
6
The Troubled Soul Lies in Wait
The Slow applied by his Skill now reduces the enemy's SPD by an additional 8%, bringing the total SPD reduction to 20%. The deeper Slow makes it easier to maintain the debuff between turns and further delays enemy actions, indirectly protecting the team.
SPD Control
Major Traces
Hidden Dragon
Ascension 2
When current HP percentage is 50% or lower, reduces the chance of being attacked by enemies. Provides a passive survivability layer in fights where Dan Heng takes damage, though relying on being below 50% HP is risky in late-game content.
Faster Than Light
Ascension 4
After launching any attack, there is a 50% fixed chance to increase Dan Heng's SPD by 20% for 2 turns. His base SPD of 110 means this adds a free 22 SPD when active, making him one of the fastest single-target DPS characters in the game with consistent upkeep.
High Gale
Ascension 6
Basic ATK deals 40% more DMG to Slowed enemies. Since any Slowed enemy is likely already primed for his Ultimate, this trace ensures that even Basic ATK turns in Slowed states are not wasted, reducing the damage penalty of not using the Skill.
+22.4%
Wind DMG
+18%
ATK
+12.5%
DEF
Upgrade Materials
Extinguished Core / Glimmering Core / Squirming Core
Character Ascension
Arrow of the Beast Hunter
Trace Material
Storm Eye
Boss Drop
Destroyer's Final Road
Weekly Boss Drop
Frequently Asked Questions
In the Night is his best-in-slot light cone. It rewards his naturally high base Speed of 110 with stacking bonuses to Basic ATK, Skill DMG, and Ultimate CRIT DMG. For free-to-play players, Cruising in the Stellar Sea from Herta's Store is the most accessible strong option, followed by Only Silence Remains or Swordplay from Stellar Warp.
Yes. His Ultimate multiplier increases from 400% to 520% ATK when the target is Slowed. Always use his Skill before his Ultimate to apply the Slow via a CRIT Hit. The Skill hits 4 times, and each hit can roll the Slow, so with sufficient CRIT Rate the Slow is very reliable. Missing the Slow before the Ultimate is one of the biggest damage losses in his rotation.
Dan Heng's Talent grants 36% Wind RES PEN on his next attack when an ally directly targets him with an Ability. This means the blue targeting reticle must appear on Dan Heng specifically. AoE buffs, passive regeneration, and untargeted effects do not trigger it. Characters like Sunday, Bronya, and Tingyun all directly target a single ally with their Skills or Ultimates, making them ideal partners. The Talent has a 2-turn cooldown (reduced to 1 turn at E2).
Dan Heng is a strong early-game damage dealer and free character who can carry players through the story and lower difficulties of Simulated Universe without issue. In the late game he starts to fall behind 5-star damage dealers due to his lack of AoE, the difficulty of consistently timing his Talent, and his reliance on the Slow condition for maximum damage. He remains viable with heavy investment but most players will bench him once they obtain a 5-star DPS. Do not over-invest in him early at the expense of your overall account development.
The recommended target is 134 SPD for a reliable action economy in most content. His A4 trace gives a 50% chance to proc 20% SPD (22 SPD from his 110 base) for 2 turns after each attack, meaning he can naturally exceed 134 SPD frequently without boots Speed. In Hyperspeed Sparkle or Bronya compositions he may use a different SPD setup entirely. Prioritize CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG before chasing high Speed if you are not running a speed-tuning support.
E2 is by far his most impactful eidolon, reducing the Talent cooldown from 2 turns to 1. This makes it significantly easier to align the 36% Wind RES PEN with his Ultimate and greatly increases his overall damage output. E1 provides a free 12% CRIT Rate against enemies above 50% HP. Since Dan Heng is a free 4-star character obtained naturally through the story, his eidolons can accumulate passively over time through event rewards and Stellar Warp. There is no need to spend specific pulls pursuing them.
