4-Star
Fire
The Nihility
A Tier
Fire
The NihilityA street performer visiting the Xianzhou Luofu who fights with explosive fire and infectious charm. Guinaifen applies a permanent Burn DoT and stacks Firekiss, a team-wide 21% damage vulnerability debuff, making her an underrated but potent Nihility support in DoT and mixed compositions.
Guinaifen
Fire DoT / Nihility SupportBest Light Cone
Resolution Shines
Best Relic Set
Prisoner 4pc
Planar Set
Firmament Glamoth
EHR Required
67%
Key Debuff
Firekiss ×3
Skills
Basic
Standing Ovation
Deals Fire DMG equal to 100% of Guinaifen's ATK to a single enemy. With the A2 trace unlocked, this gains an 80% base chance to apply the same Burn as her Skill, making Basic ATK the key to her SP-positive rotation.
100%
of ATK
Skill
Blazing Welcome
Deals Fire DMG (Blast) equal to 120% ATK to a single enemy and 40% ATK to adjacent enemies. 100% base chance to Burn all hit targets for 2 turns. The Burn DoT deals 218.2% ATK per tick, an exceptional damage multiplier for a support skill.
120%
main + Burn DoT
Ultimate
Watch This Showstopper
Deals Fire DMG (AoE) equal to 120% ATK to all enemies. If any target is currently Burned, their Burn status immediately deals 92% of its original DoT damage. This functions like Kafka's detonation but exclusively for Burn, a key part of Guinaifen's damage output and Firekiss stacking speed.
120%
AoE + Burn proc
Talent
PatrAeon Benefits
While Guinaifen is on the field, there is a 100% base chance to apply Firekiss to an enemy after their Burn status causes DMG. Firekiss increases the enemy's DMG taken by 7% per stack, lasting 3 turns and stacking up to 3 times for a total of 21% damage vulnerability. Completely unremovable by enemies.
21%
DMG taken (×3)
Technique
Skill Showcase
Immediately attacks the enemy. After entering battle, deals Fire DMG for 4 times at 50% ATK each to a random single enemy, with a 100% base chance to inflict Firekiss on them. Enables early Firekiss stacking before the first rotation completes.
×4
50% ATK hits
Build Targets
Relic Main Stats
Head
HP (fixed)
Hands
ATK (fixed)
Body
ATK%
or Effect Hit Rate
Feet
Speed
Planar Sphere
Fire DMG%
or ATK%
Link Rope
ATK%
Stat Targets
Substat Priority
01
Effect Hit Rate
hit 67% first
02
Speed
SPD breakpoint
03
ATK%
scales Burn DoT
04
HP% / DEF%
survivability
Skill Upgrade Order
Skill
1st
Talent
2nd
Ult
3rd
Basic
4th
Skill first for maximum Burn DoT multiplier. Talent second for Firekiss uptime. Ultimate third since DoT procs scale on Burn DMG. Basic ATK last but still matters for SP-positive rotations with the A2 trace.
Best Light Cones
#1
Lies Dance on the Breeze
Cipher's signature and a top option on almost every Nihility support. Grants 18% SPD and a 24% DEF shred debuff applied on hit for 2 turns. Requires 170 SPD to fully activate the Theft state, but the Bamboozle state is always active.
#2
Those Many Springs
Exceptional DoT-focused Nihility cone. 100% Effect Hit Rate bonus and stacking damage taken debuff (up to 40%) when the target has a DoT applied by the wearer. Strong synergy with Guinaifen's permanent Burn uptime.
#3
Resolution Shines As Pearls of Sweat
Top free-to-play Nihility option with 70% player usage. Ensnares hit enemies, reducing their DEF by 16% for 1 turn. Must be played tactically. Aim to apply during or just after the enemy's turn for maximum uptime. Pairs well with other DEF reduction sources.
#4
Eyes of the Prey
Solid specialist pick providing 40% Effect Hit Rate and 48% DoT DMG boost at S5. Particularly useful for players who want to stack EHR without relying on substats, and who want a direct multiplier on Burn damage.
#5
Solitary Healing
Niche energy-focused option for DoT users. Increases DoT DMG after using Ultimate and provides Energy regeneration when DoT-afflicted enemies are defeated. Best in Pure Fiction where kills are common.
Best Relics
Cavern Sets
1
Prisoner in Deep Confinement
Best-in-slot damage set for Guinaifen. The 4-piece bonus ignores 6% of the target's DEF for every DoT they are afflicted with, up to 3 DoTs (18% total DEF ignore). Since Guinaifen consistently applies Burn plus Firekiss, this activates reliably and stacks with external DEF reduction sources.
2
Messenger Traversing Hackerspace (4pc)
Supportive alternative for players prioritising team speed buffs over personal damage. The 4-piece bonus grants all allies 12% SPD for 1 turn when Guinaifen uses her Ultimate, a meaningful buff in speed-oriented teams. Use 2+2 flex pieces if 4-piece is unavailable.
3
Iron Cavalry Against the Scourge
Top option specifically for Super Break team compositions where Guinaifen contributes Break DMG. Requires 150%+ Break Effect to activate the DEF ignore bonus, and 250%+ for the Super Break enhancement. Only relevant in dedicated Break lineups.
Planar Ornament Sets
1
Firmament Frontline: Glamoth
Best damage-focused planar set for Guinaifen. Increases ATK by 12% and grants 12–18% DMG bonus when SPD reaches 135 or 160. With her A4 action advance and Speed-focused build, hitting 135 SPD is straightforward, and 160 is achievable with investment.
2
Fleet of the Ageless
Best supportive planar option. Increases Max HP by 12% and grants 8% ATK to all allies when the wearer's SPD is 120 or higher. Excellent in ATK-scaling DPS teams where the party-wide ATK buff provides more overall damage than Guinaifen's personal ATK gain from Glamoth.
3
Broken Keel
Provides 10% Effect RES and a 10% CRIT DMG bonus for all allies when the wearer's Effect RES is at 30%+. Useful in CRIT-scaling DPS teams where the party-wide CRIT DMG bonus outweighs the ATK benefits of other planar sets.
4
Penacony, Land of the Dreams
Increases Energy Regeneration Rate by 5% and boosts DMG by 10% for all allies sharing the same element as Guinaifen (Fire). Best in mono-Fire or Fire-heavy team compositions.
Best Teams for Guinaifen
Guinaifen's Firekiss debuff stacks a 21% damage vulnerability (7% per stack × 3) on Burned enemies. Pair her with characters who benefit from increased damage taken, or with Kafka to instantly detonate all DoTs.
01 · Kafka DoT Core
Best overall composition
Kafka detonates all DoTs including Guinaifen's Burn. Firekiss stacks quickly once Burn is active, and Black Swan adds Arcana and additional DoT. Huohuo sustains the team and provides Energy regeneration. Top-tier across Pure Fiction and Apocalyptic Shadow.
02 · Acheron Nihility Slot
Guinaifen as Nihility qualifier
03 · Ruan Mei DoT Team
Break Effect synergy
04 · F2P Budget
All accessible characters
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Eidolons
E
1
Slurping Noodles During Handstand
When Skill is used, there is a 100% base chance to reduce the attacked target enemy's Effect RES by 10% for 2 turns. A strong debuff that directly improves the Burn application rate of Guinaifen and any other DoT or debuff applied by teammates targeting the same enemy.
High Pull Value
E
2
Brushing Teeth While Whistling
When an enemy target is Burned, Guinaifen's Basic ATK and Skill can increase the DMG multiplier of their Burn status by 40%. This directly amplifies her most important damage source, providing a substantial output boost for both direct hits and the ongoing DoT.
Damage Boost
E
3
Smashing Boulder on Chest
Skill Lv. +2 (max 15) and Basic ATK Lv. +1 (max 10). The Skill level increase directly scales the Burn DoT multiplier, which is Guinaifen's primary damage contribution. A meaningful and consistent upgrade.
Solid Upgrade
E
4
Blocking Pike with Neck
Every time the Burn status inflicted by Guinaifen causes DMG, Guinaifen regenerates 2 Energy. Against multiple Burned enemies, this dramatically accelerates Ultimate cycling, allowing more frequent Burn detonations and faster Firekiss stacking.
Energy Engine
E
5
Swallowing Sword to Stomach
Ultimate Lv. +2 (max 15) and Talent Lv. +2 (max 15). Ultimate level scales the Burn detonation multiplier (92% of Burn DMG). Talent level affects Firekiss application consistency. Both are useful incremental upgrades.
Incremental
E
6
Catching Bullet with Hands
Increases the stackable Firekiss count by 1, bringing the maximum stacks to 4. With 4 stacks, Firekiss provides a 30.4% damage vulnerability (7.6% × 4 with E6 scaling). This is one of the highest damage taken debuffs available, making fully-Eidoloned Guinaifen remarkably powerful for her rarity.
Massive Upgrade
Major Traces
High Poles
Ascension 2
Basic ATK has an 80% base chance of inflicting Burn on the target, equivalent to the Burn from her Skill. This is the trace that enables Guinaifen's SP-positive rotation. She can use Basic ATK to apply Burn and restore SP while still dealing competitive damage through the DoT.
Bladed Hoop
Ascension 4
When the battle begins, Guinaifen's action is advanced forward by 25%. This effectively gives her a permanent Sprightly Vonwacq effect, letting her apply Burn and begin stacking Firekiss before most enemies or allies have acted in the opening rotation.
Walking on Knives
Ascension 6
Guinaifen deals 20% more DMG to Burned enemies. Since she applies Burn through both her Basic ATK and Skill, this is essentially a permanent 20% personal damage bonus. It also applies to the Burn DoT itself, substantially boosting her total output.
+22.4%
Fire DMG
+10%
Effect Hit Rate
+24%
Break Effect
Upgrade Materials
Artifex's Module / Cogwheel / Gyreheart
Character Ascension
Searing Steel Blade
Ascension Material
Obsidian of Dread
Trace Material
Regret of Infinite Ochema
Weekly Boss Drop
Frequently Asked Questions
Guinaifen needs 67% total Effect Hit Rate to guarantee her Burn lands on all targets in the game, including those with high Effect RES. Her minor traces provide 10% EHR, so you need approximately 57% more from your relic mainstat and substats. Prioritize hitting this threshold before stacking ATK% or Speed.
Firekiss is a debuff applied by Guinaifen's Talent whenever an enemy takes damage from a Burn DoT while she is on the field. Each stack increases the enemy's DMG taken by 7% (up to 3 stacks for 21% total at E0). Each stack lasts 3 turns. Because Burn ticks every turn and each tick can apply a Firekiss stack, full stacks are usually maintained permanently throughout combat, making the debuff effectively a persistent 21% damage vulnerability for your entire team.
Guinaifen can fill the second Nihility slot in Acheron teams to unlock the full 160% Abyss trace bonus. However, she underperforms compared to dedicated debuffers like Pela (instant DEF shred) or Silver Wolf (element implant and DEF shred) because Firekiss requires 2-3 turns to fully stack and needs Burn uptime to maintain. If you need a second Nihility unit and lack alternatives, she works, but she is not the optimal choice for that specific role.
The recommended Speed breakpoints are 134 or 143. At 134 SPD, Guinaifen can reliably maintain Burn on enemies before they act (since most enemies move at 100-140 SPD). At 143 SPD, she gets an extra turn per cycle compared to some encounter pacing. Her A4 trace advances her action by 25% at battle start, so she usually acts before most enemies regardless of SPD investment.
Yes. Guinaifen is SP positive in single-target and SP neutral in multi-target scenarios. Her A2 trace (High Poles) gives Basic ATK an 80% chance to apply Burn, meaning she can alternate Basic ATK > Basic ATK or Basic ATK > Skill rotations while maintaining near-permanent Burn. Using Basic ATK generates SP, allowing her to fund Skill Point-hungry teammates while still contributing significant DoT damage.
As a 4-star character, Guinaifen's eidolons are reasonably accessible over time. E1 is the most broadly useful, reducing Effect RES by 10% on Skill use and improving debuff landing rates for the whole team. E6 is the standout endgame upgrade, raising the Firekiss cap to 4 stacks (30.4% damage vulnerability). Simulation data shows E6 increases 3-target damage output by roughly 41% compared to E0, a remarkable gain for a 4-star unit.
