5-Star
Ice
The Preservation
A Tier
Ice
The PreservationThe unbreakable captain of Belobog's Silvermane Guards. Gepard excels as a teamwide shielder whose unconditional shields from his Ultimate scale with DEF, giving every ally a durable damage buffer. He features a built-in Taunt, a one-time self-revive, and excellent energy economy that lets him keep shields up almost indefinitely.
Gepard
Captain of the Silvermane GuardsBest Light Cone
Moment of Victory
Best Relic Set
Knight of Purity 4pc
Planar Set
Broken Keel
Key Stat
DEF & Energy Regen
Role
Shielder / Sustain
Skills
Basic
Fist of Conviction
Deals Ice DMG equal to 100% of Gepard's ATK to a single enemy. Low priority in gameplay since Gepard is almost always better served conserving Skill Points and relying on his Ultimate for teamwide protection.
100%
of ATK
Skill
Daunting Smite
Deals Ice DMG equal to 200% of Gepard's ATK to a single enemy, with a 65% base chance to Freeze the target for 1 turn. Frozen enemies cannot act and take additional Ice DMG equal to 60% of Gepard's ATK at the start of each turn. Useful crowd control, but primarily situational.
200%
of ATK
Ultimate
Enduring Bulwark
Costs 100 Energy. Applies a Shield to all allies, absorbing DMG equal to 45% of Gepard's DEF plus 600 for 3 turns. This is his core ability: unconditional teamwide shielding with strong DEF scaling that makes it increasingly powerful the more DEF he stacks. The relatively low energy cost allows him to recast frequently.
45%
DEF + 600
Talent
Unyielding Will
When struck with a killing blow, instead of being knocked down, Gepard's HP immediately restores to 50% of his Max HP. This effect can only trigger once per battle. Combined with the A4 trace, it also restores his Energy to 100% when triggered, letting him immediately recast his Ultimate to protect his team.
50%
HP restore
Technique
Comradery
After Gepard uses his Technique, when the next battle begins, a Shield is applied to all allies, absorbing DMG equal to 24% of Gepard's DEF plus 150 for 2 turns. Excellent for preemptively shielding the team before combat starts.
24%
DEF + 150
Build Targets
Relic Main Stats
Head
HP (fixed)
Hands
ATK (fixed)
Body
DEF%
Feet
Speed
or DEF%
Planar Sphere
DEF%
Link Rope
Energy Regen Rate
Stat Targets
Substat Priority
01
Speed
breakpoint first
02
DEF%
scales shields
03
HP%
survivability
04
Effect RES%
Broken Keel trigger
Skill Upgrade Order
Ult
1st
Skill
2nd
Talent
3rd
Basic
Last
Ultimate is Gepard's primary tool and scales with DEF. Upgrade it first. Skill and Talent improve his Freeze utility and self-revive. Basic ATK is rarely used and can be left until last.
Best Light Cones
#1
Moment of Victory
His best-in-slot cone from Stellar Warp. Provides large DEF% and Effect Hit Rate bonuses, and passively increases the wearer's chance of being targeted by enemies. When hit, grants additional DEF% until end of turn. Stacks perfectly with Gepard's built-in Taunt trace.
#2
Journey, Forever Peaceful
Best 4-star option obtainable from the Battle Pass. Increases the wearer's Shield Effect and boosts DMG dealt by all allies who have a shield. Double benefit for Gepard's shielding identity.
#3
Day One of My New Life
Strong alternative from Stellar Warp. Gives DEF% and grants all allies a team-wide DMG RES boost after entering battle. Works well if Moment of Victory is unavailable.
#4
Landau's Choice
Another Stellar Warp option. Makes the wearer more likely to be attacked while reducing damage taken. Pairs well with Gepard's taunt-oriented build if you lack Moment of Victory.
#5
Texture of Memories
Survival-focused option from Herta's Store. Grants Effect RES, an emergency shield when hit without one, and damage reduction while a shield is active. Situationally useful for characters focused on taking and mitigating hits.
Best Relics
Cavern Sets
1
Self-Enshrouded Recluse
Best-in-slot cavern set for shield-focused builds. The 2-piece increases Shield Effect by 10%, and the 4-piece further increases Shield Effect provided by the wearer by 12% while granting allies with the wearer's shield a 15% CRIT DMG bonus. Maximizes Gepard's shielding output and provides a meaningful team buff.
2
Knight of Purity Palace
Pure defensive option. 2-piece grants DEF +15%; 4-piece increases the maximum DMG absorbed by the wearer's shield by 20%. Most commonly used by players in endgame content. Not ideal to farm as the domain is inefficient, but strong pieces still work.
3
+
2-piece Flex Mix
Combining 2-piece Knight of Purity Palace with 2-piece sets like Messenger Traversing Hackerspace, Sacerdos' Relived Ordeal, Diviner of Distant Reach, or Warrior Goddess of Sun and Thunder is a viable option if better main stats are available from those pieces.
Planar Ornament Sets
1
Broken Keel
Top planar choice for Gepard. Increases the wearer's Effect RES by 10%, and when Effect RES reaches 30% or higher, all allies gain +10% CRIT DMG. Gepard easily reaches the 30% Effect RES threshold with minor investment, making this a reliable team CRIT DMG buff with no downtime.
2
Fleet of the Ageless
Backup option. Increases the wearer's Max HP by 12%, and when the wearer's Speed reaches 120+, grants all allies ATK +8%. Ideal for teams with ATK-scaling DPS units when Broken Keel's CRIT DMG is less valuable.
3
Belobog of the Architects
Hyper-specialized option. Gives DEF +15%, and when the wearer's Effect Hit Rate is 50% or higher, grants an extra 15% DEF. Recommended only for Gepard players specifically targeting a high Effect Hit Rate build.
Best Teams for Gepard
Gepard is a universal shielder who fits into any team that benefits from strong, unconditional shields. His built-in Taunt draws enemy attacks, making him particularly valuable when wearing the Trend of the Universal Market light cone in Acheron teams.
01 · Acheron Support
Trend LC enables debuff stacking
02 · Phainon Team
Premium damage team with strong shields
Gepard's unconditional shields are most appreciated in high-damage scenarios where one-shots are a concern. His shields protect even fast action-advancing characters since the shield persists across turns, unlike healing-based sustain that can't prevent burst kills.
03 · Freeze Utility
E1+ focused on CC
Gepard's Skill Freeze can interact with DoT team strategies by locking enemies in place for extra DoT ticks. At E1 the Freeze chance jumps to 100% base, making this surprisingly reliable against enemies without Control RES. Shields keep the team alive while DoTs accumulate.
04 · F2P / Budget
All accessible characters
Gepard is a standard 5-star, making him far more accessible than limited shielders like Fu Xuan or Aventurine. He outperforms free sustain options like March 7th or Natasha once built up, providing unconditional team shields that don't consume Skill Points.
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Eidolons
E
1
Due Diligence
Base chance for Gepard's Skill to Freeze enemies increases by +35%, bringing the total to 100% base chance. A small investment in Effect Hit Rate can make this reliably proc even against enemies with some Control RES, enabling consistent single-target lockdown.
High Value
E
2
Lingering Cold
After an enemy Frozen by Gepard's Skill is unfrozen, their SPD is reduced by 20% for 1 turn. Extends the crowd control value of his Skill even after the Freeze expires, giving the team more windows to act before the enemy can react.
Good CC
E
3
Never Surrender
Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Directly increases both the shield strength of his Ultimate and the HP restore on his self-revive Talent. A straightforward power increase.
Solid Upgrade
E
4
Faith Moves Mountains
When Gepard is in battle, all allies' Effect RES increases by 20%. A passive team-wide buff that makes the entire party more resistant to crowd control and debuffs, with no conditions or activation requirements.
Team Buff
E
5
Cold Iron Fist
Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10. Incremental improvements that boost Freeze utility via the Skill and slightly increase Basic ATK damage. Minor overall impact compared to other eidolons.
Incremental
E
6
Unyielding Determination
When his Talent is triggered, Gepard's action is Advanced Forward by 100%, and he restores extra HP equal to 50% of his Max HP. Combined with the A4 trace that restores Energy to 100% on Talent proc, Gepard can immediately act again and recast his Ultimate, potentially saving the team from a dire situation.
Situational Power
Major Traces
Integrity
Ascension 2
Gepard has a higher chance to be attacked by enemies. This passive Taunt stacks with Preservation's inherent higher aggro and with cones like Moment of Victory or Landau's Choice, making Gepard a reliable damage magnet that protects his squishier allies.
Commander
Ascension 4
When Unyielding Will is triggered, Gepard's Energy is restored to 100%. This crucial trace means that whenever Gepard survives a killing blow through his Talent, he can immediately recast his Ultimate on his next turn, re-shielding the entire team at the most critical possible moment.
Fighting Spirit
Ascension 6
Gepard's ATK increases by 35% of his current DEF. This effect refreshes at the start of each turn. Since Gepard stacks large amounts of DEF for his shields, this trace provides a meaningful (if secondary) ATK bonus that slightly boosts his Skill and Basic ATK damage.
+22.4%
Ice DMG
+18%
Effect RES
+12.5%
DEF
Upgrade Materials
Silvermane Badge / Insignia / Medal
Character Ascension
Endurance of Bronze
Trace Material
Horn of Snow
Boss Drop
Guardian's Lament
Weekly Boss Drop
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Gepard's shields are still strong and are increasingly valued as newer enemies deal more damage. He is one of only a few characters who can prevent party-wide one-shots, a trait shared only with Fu Xuan and Aventurine, two limited 5-stars. As a standard 5-star he is far more accessible and his core toolkit remains competitive.
Journey, Forever Peaceful from the Battle Pass is the best 4-star alternative, boosting both Shield Effect and DMG dealt by shielded allies. Day One of My New Life and Landau's Choice from Stellar Warp are also solid options. Texture of Memories from Herta's Store works in a pinch for survivability-focused builds.
Gepard's Ultimate costs 100 Energy and his shield lasts 3 turns. With a Link Rope granting Energy Regen Rate and passive energy gain from taking hits (thanks to his Taunt), he can often recast his Ultimate before the previous shield expires. At 134+ Speed this becomes very consistent. His SP-positive nature means he rarely needs to spend Skill Points, freeing up resources for your DPS.
Aventurine and Fu Xuan are generally more powerful due to their additional kit effects, but Gepard is a strong alternative and the best accessible shielder for players without those limited characters. In Acheron teams specifically, Gepard with Trend of the Universal Market has a unique niche that even Aventurine cannot replicate: passive debuff generation via his Taunt keeping Acheron's Slashed Dream stacks charging.
Yes, Gepard is fully functional at E0. His core value comes from his kit: teamwide shields, self-revive, and passive Taunt, all of which are available at base. Eidolons enhance his Freeze utility (E1, E2) and add team-wide Effect RES (E4), but none of them are required to perform his primary shielding role in endgame content.
The recommended breakpoints are 100 SPD (minimum), 121 SPD (good), or 134+ SPD (best). At 134 Speed Gepard can act more frequently relative to most enemies, ensuring his shields are refreshed reliably before they expire. Prioritize DEF% and Energy Regen Rate first, then push Speed as a secondary goal through substats and Feet pieces.
