4-Star
Physical
The Hunt
B Tier
Physical
The HuntA momentum-driven single-target DPS from the Cloud Knights. Sushang thrives when enemies are Weakness Broken, guaranteeing her Sword Stance procs, boosting her speed through Dancing Blade, and enabling rapid action advances. With the right supports, she can chain back-to-back turns and punish broken enemies hard.
Sushang
Cloud Knight / Greatsword WielderBest Light Cone
Sailing Towards A Second Life
Best Relic Set
Champion of Streetwise 4pc
Planar Set
Talia: Kingdom of Banditry
Key Condition
Enemies Weakness Broken
Best Partner
Ruan Mei / Fugue
Skills
Basic
Cloudfencer Art: Starshine
Deals Physical DMG equal to 50% of Sushang's ATK to a single enemy. Low priority in gameplay; the Skill almost always produces more value, but the Basic ATK still contributes to generating energy and activating the A6 action advance when Broken enemies are on the field.
50%
of ATK
Skill
Cloudfencer Art: Mountainfall
Deals Physical DMG equal to 105% of Sushang's ATK to a single enemy. Has a 33% chance to trigger Sword Stance on the final hit, dealing an additional 50% ATK Physical DMG. Against enemies that are Weakness Broken, Sword Stance is guaranteed to trigger. After using her Ultimate, she gains 2 extra Sword Stance chances for 2 turns.
105%
+ stance proc
Ultimate
Shape of Taixu: Dawn Herald
Deals Physical DMG equal to 192% of Sushang's ATK to a single enemy and immediately Advances Forward her action by 100%, effectively giving her a free extra turn right now. In addition, Sushang's ATK increases by 18% and her Skill gains 2 extra Sword Stance chances for 2 turns. The extra Stance procs deal 50% of the original damage.
192%
+ 100% advance
Talent
Dancing Blade
When any enemy on the field has their Weakness Broken, Sushang's SPD increases by 15% for 2 turns. This is her engine: it makes her deceptively fast and enables back-to-back action chains in coordinated teams. At E6, the SPD boost stacks up to 2 times and she enters battle with 1 stack already applied.
+15%
SPD on break
Technique
Cloudfencer Art: Warcry
Immediately attacks the enemy. Upon entering battle, Sushang deals Physical DMG equal to 80% of her ATK to all enemies. A useful wave-opener that softens Toughness bars before the fight begins and helps kick-start Weakness Break earlier in the first turn cycle.
80%
AoE wave start
Build Targets
Relic Main Stats
Head
HP (fixed)
Hands
ATK (fixed)
Body
CRIT Rate
or CRIT DMG
Feet
Speed
or ATK%
Planar Sphere
Physical DMG
or ATK%
Link Rope
Break Effect
or ATK%
Stat Targets
Substat Priority
01
Speed
hit breakpoints
02
Break Effect
if break build
03
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
balance 1:2
04
ATK%
scales all hits
Skill Upgrade Order
Skill
1st
Ult
2nd
Talent
3rd
Basic
Last
Skill first since it is her primary damage dealer and hosts Sword Stance. Ultimate second for the massive action advance and ATK buff. Talent third as SPD boost is passive and less affected by level scaling.
Best Light Cones
#1
Sailing Towards A Second Life
Her signature and best-in-slot. Increases Break Effect by up to 100% and makes Break DMG ignore a portion of the enemy's DEF. When Break Effect reaches 150%+, also grants a significant SPD boost, perfect for Sushang's Weakness Break playstyle.
#2
Swordplay
Excellent F2P alternative at S5. DMG dealt increases by 16% per stack for each hit on the same target, up to 5 stacks. Assumes sustained single-target focus, which perfectly suits Sushang's kit. Obtainable from Stellar Warp.
#3
Cruising in the Stellar Sea
Boosts CRIT Rate and provides additional CRIT Rate against enemies below 50% HP. When Sushang defeats an enemy, ATK rises by 40% for 2 turns. Available from Herta's Store making it a reliable investment.
#4
Only Silence Remains
Increases ATK by 32% and provides a 24% CRIT Rate bonus when there are 2 or fewer enemies on the field. Ideal for single-target boss content where Sushang shines most.
#5
River Flows in Spring
Provides SPD and Physical DMG bonuses. A reasonable budget option for players early in their progression who want to lean into Physical DMG scaling.
Best Relics
Cavern Sets
1
Champion of Streetwise Boxing
Her best-in-slot cavern set for CRIT-focused builds. The 2-piece grants 10% Physical DMG bonus and the 4-piece stacks ATK by 5% each time she attacks or is hit, up to 5 times. A straightforward and powerful set that rewards staying in combat.
2
Thief of Shooting Meteor
Best set for Break Effect builds. The 4-piece increases Break Effect by 32% total and regenerates 3 Energy when the wearer inflicts Weakness Break. Helps Sushang keep her Ultimate ready more consistently.
3
+
2pc Flex Mix
Mix and match 2-piece bonuses from Watchmaker, Musketeer of Wild Wheat, Prisoner in Deep Confinement, or The Wind-Soaring Valorous depending on your stat needs and available pieces with good substats.
Planar Ornament Sets
1
Talia: Kingdom of Banditry
Top planar set for Sushang. Increases Break Effect by 16%, and when SPD reaches 145 or higher the Break Effect bonus rises by an additional 20%. Pairs perfectly with Sushang's Dancing Blade talent that pushes her speed above threshold on broken waves.
2
Firmament Frontline: Glamoth
Increases ATK by 12% and at 135 SPD deals 12% more DMG, rising to 18% more DMG at 160 SPD. Solid alternative for CRIT-focused builds targeting a higher speed threshold.
3
Space Sealing Station
Increases ATK by 12% and when SPD reaches 120 or higher, ATK increases by a further 12% for a total of 24% ATK. Easy to activate and a reliable fallback option at any investment level.
Best Teams for Sushang
Sushang needs enemies Weakness Broken to reach her damage ceiling. Build teams that can break enemy Toughness consistently and extend the Broken state as long as possible.
01 · Premium Break
Best-in-slot composition
02 · Silver Wolf Variant
Forces Physical Weakness on any enemy
Silver Wolf implants Physical Weakness on any enemy, guaranteeing Sushang's Weakness Break regardless of the enemy's natural element. Great flex option for content where enemies do not have Physical weakness naturally.
03 · Harmony Trailblazer
Super Break composition
.png)
Harmony Trailblazer enables Super Break, allowing Sushang to be built as either full CRIT DPS or a hybrid. This removes the awkwardness of waiting for enemies to be Broken and provides a reason to invest in Break Effect alongside CRIT stats.
04 · F2P · Budget
All accessible characters
A fully F2P team that still works. Harmony Trailblazer provides Super Break, Pela debuffs with DEF shred, and Natasha keeps the team alive. All of these characters are obtainable without spending Stellar Jade on limited banners.
ZERO ADS · ZERO MARKUP
You did the research.
Now make the pull happen.
Now make the pull happen.
This site doesn't run banner ads, pop-up ads, or paid placements that compromise the rankings. The only way we earn anything is if you top up through our LDshop link: same price as the in-game shop, instant delivery, and it directly supports every tier list update going forward.
Top Up Oneiric Shards on LDshop
Instant delivery · Trusted platform · Every purchase supports HSRTIERLIST.COM
Eidolons
E
1
Cut With Ease
After using the Skill against a Weakness Broken enemy, regenerates 1 Skill Point. In practice, this makes Sushang nearly self-sustaining on Skill Points when enemies are consistently Broken. A strong quality-of-life upgrade that removes the SP bottleneck.
High Value
E
2
Refine in Toil
After triggering Sword Stance, the DMG taken by Sushang is reduced by 20% for 1 turn. A meaningful defensive layer, especially in harder endgame content where Sushang's fragility can be a liability. Free 20% DR is nothing to scoff at.
Defensive Bonus
E
3
Rise From Fame
Ultimate Lv. +2 (max 15) and Talent Lv. +2 (max 15). The Ultimate level increase boosts the damage on the 192% hit and marginally increases the ATK buff. The Talent level scaling for the SPD bonus is minor at this rank.
Solid Upgrade
E
4
Cleave With Heart
Sushang's Break Effect increases by 40% permanently. Excellent synergy with Break-focused builds and the Talia planetary set. Makes reaching the 150% Break Effect threshold for Sailing Towards A Second Life's SPD bonus significantly easier.
Strong Passive
E
5
Prevail via Taixu
Skill Lv. +2 (max 15) and Basic ATK Lv. +1 (max 10). Increases the Skill's primary damage scaling and the Sword Stance proc damage, which is meaningful given how often she procs Sword Stance against Broken enemies.
Incremental
E
6
Dwell Like Water
The Talent's SPD Boost is now stackable up to 2 times. Additionally, after entering battle, Sushang immediately gains 1 stack of her Talent's SPD Boost. This means she can gain nearly +43 SPD from her Talent alone, turning her into a hyper-active unit who takes actions far more frequently than her base speed would suggest.
Massive Upgrade
Major Traces
Vanquisher
Ascension 2
After using Basic ATK or Skill, if there are enemies on the field with Weakness Break, Sushang's action is Advanced Forward by 15%. This is her A6 trace and the core reason she feels so quick in practice. Pair with Ruan Mei to keep enemies in the Broken state longer.
Riposte
Ascension 4
For every Sword Stance triggered, the DMG dealt by Sword Stance increases by 2.5%, stacking up to 10 times. Against Broken enemies where Sword Stance procs on every Skill use plus 2 extra chances per Ultimate buff window, stacks accumulate rapidly.
Guileless
Ascension 6
When Sushang's current HP percentage is 50% or lower, reduces the chance of being targeted by enemies. A passive survivability trace that helps Sushang avoid death spirals at low HP. Less impactful in single-target content but useful in multi-enemy scenarios.
+28%
ATK
+18%
Max HP
+12.5%
DEF
Upgrade Materials
Artifex's Module / Cogwheel / Gyreheart
Character Ascension
Arrow of the Beast Hunter
Trace Material
Broken Teeth of Iron Wolf
Boss Drop
Guardian's Lament
Weekly Boss Drop
Frequently Asked Questions
Sushang is a B Tier character, decent but outclassed by newer Physical and Hunt DPS options. She is worth building if you lack other Physical damage dealers, need coverage for Physical Weakness enemies, or enjoy her playstyle. With Ruan Mei and Harmony Trailblazer support she can still contribute meaningfully in all endgame modes, just not at the top of the damage charts.
No. Sushang performs well with Swordplay at S5 or Cruising in the Stellar Sea. Sailing Towards A Second Life is a strong upgrade especially for Break-focused builds, but given Sushang's B Tier rating it is rarely worth prioritizing over the signature cones of higher tier DPS characters.
Both are viable. A hybrid build targeting CRIT stats for Skill and Stance damage while reaching 100%+ Break Effect offers a balanced approach. Full CRIT builds using Champion of Streetwise Boxing perform best in standard combat. Full Break builds with Thief of Shooting Meteor work best in Super Break teams with Harmony Trailblazer. Check your team composition first and optimize accordingly.
134 SPD is the recommended target. With her Dancing Blade talent providing +15% SPD when enemies are Broken (roughly +16 SPD at base 107), she can naturally approach 143-160 SPD thresholds during broken windows, activating Firmament Frontline's higher DMG bonus tier. At E6 with stacking talent, she can reach near-Seele-level action counts.
Ruan Mei is her single best support; she extends the Broken state duration so Sushang gets more guaranteed Sword Stance turns, and her Weakness Break efficiency passively helps Sushang break faster. Tingyun Fugue adds Exo-Toughness for persistent breaking. Silver Wolf forces Physical Weakness on any enemy. Harmony Trailblazer enables Super Break synergy. For sustain, Lingsha or Gallagher complement her Break-focused gameplay.
Sushang is primarily a single-target DPS and struggles in Pure Fiction where AoE and Blast damage dominate. She can technically clear content there but performs far below her potential. Her strongest modes are Memory of Chaos and Apocalyptic Shadow, where single-target burst and Weakness Break mechanics are most valuable.
