Chen Qianyu is a character in Arknights: Endfield. Learn about Chen Qianyu's tier, best builds, teams, skills, and talents.
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Chen Qianyu Tier & Rating
 | Rarity | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Element | Physical | |
| Attack Type | Guard | |
| Weapon Type | Sword |
Tier by Role
| Main-DPS | Sub-DPS | Support |
|---|---|---|
| | - |
User Score
Physical DPS with Frequent Lift Application
Chen Qianyu is a Physical DPS who wields a Sword. She can inflict
Chen Qianyu Strategy Guide
Apply Lift with Battle Skill → Combo Skill
To successfully apply
Ultimate is a Pure High-Damage Attack
Chen's Ultimate serves as a powerful Physical attack focused on dealing raw damage. Because its Ultimate Gauge cost is quite low at 70, you should use it as often as possible.
Best When Paired with Physical Attackers Using Breach/Crush
Chen Qianyu Best Teams
Pogranichnik-Focused Physical Team
| Sub | Sub | Main | Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chen Qianyu | Lifeng | Pogranichnik | Ardelia |
This Physical team is centered around Pogranichnik. Build Bulnerable with Chen and Lifeng to amplify Pogranichnik Battle Skill when it hits.
Basic Combo
| 1 | Active character's Final Strike |
|---|---|
| 2 | Ardelia's Combo Skill |
| 3 | Ardelia's Battle Skill |
| 4 | Lifeng's Battle Skill |
| 5 | Chen's Combo Skill |
| 6 | Active Character's Final Strike |
| 7 | Lifeng's Combo Skill |
| 8 | Pogranichnik Battle Skill |
| 9 | Pogranichnik's Combo Skill |
Replacement Characters
| Character | Details |
|---|---|
| Endministrator | - Possible replacement for Lifeng or Pogranichnik - Good synergy with Physical Element because of the Originium Crystals |
| Alesh | - - Possible replacement for Lifeng or Ardelia - A Vanguard that can recover SP - Synergizes with Solidification because of Physical Element |
| Akekuri | - Possible replacement for Lifeng or Ardelia - A Vanguard that can recover SP - With Talen unlocked, can apply Link through Ultimate |
Beginner / F2P Friendly Team
| Support | Main | Sub | Sub |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chen Qianyu | Endministrator | Perlica | Ardelia |
This Physical Team is only comprised of free characters. The strategy behind it is to build up Vulnerable with Chen to amplify the Endministrator's Battle Skill. Perlica and Ardelia will be applying Corrosion.
Basic Combo
| 1 | Active character's Final Strike |
|---|---|
| 2 | Ardelia's Combo Skill |
| 3 | Ardelia's Battle Skill |
| 4 | Endministrator's Combo Skill |
| 5 | Chen's Battle Skill |
| 6 | Chen's Combo Skill |
| 7 | Endministrator's Battle Skill |
Replacement Characters
| Character | Details |
|---|---|
| Estella | - Possible replacement for Perlica - Good synergy with the Physical Element due to Solidification and Physical Susceptibility |
| Alesh | - Possible replacement for Perlica or Ardelia - Vanguard that can recover SP - Good synergy with Physical Element because they can apply Solidification |
| Akekuri | - Possible replacement for Perlica or Ardelia - A Vanguard that can recover SP - With Talent unlocked, can apply Link with Ultimate |
| Snowshine | - Possible replacement for Perlica or Ardelia - Great at healing when HP is low |
Chen Qianyu Best Weapons
Recommended Weapon
| Weapon | Featured |
|---|---|
| Rapid Ascent | - Main Stat increase provides great versatility - Increases Battle Skill/Ultimate Physicla DMG - Increase DMG dealt againt Staggered enemies |
Chen's recommended weapon is Rapid Ascent. It can be used without being restricted by the Main ability. It's other stats are a good match for Chen and will improve her damage output.
Other Recommended WEapons
| Weapon | Featured |
|---|---|
| Aspirant | - Agility UP (M) + PHysical DMG UP (M) - Increase Ultimate damage - Increases the Ultimate's Physical DMG after inflicting Lift |
| Sundering Steel | - Agility UP (M) + Physical DMG UP (M) - Increases ATK when triggering a Physical Status effect |
Chen Qianyu Best Gear Build
- For Blue Gear, use "Roving MSGR"
- For Purple Gear, use "Roving MSGR"
- For Gold Gear, use "Swordmancer"
The recommended Gear for Chen Qianyu is the "Roving MSGR" and "Swordmancer" sets.
For Blue Gear, Use Roving MSGR
| Armor | Roving MSGR Jacket ATK+16 |
|---|---|
| Gloves | Roving MSGR Fists Physical DMG UP+9.7% |
| Kit 1 | Roving MSGR Flashlight Combo Skill DMG UP+21.0% |
| Kit 2 | Roving MSGR Flashlight Combo Skill DMG UP+21.0% |
| ▼ Set Effect | |
| [Roving MSGR] - Wearer's Agility +50 - When the wearer's HP is above 80%, Physical DMG +20% | |
After unlocking Blue Gear, the recommended set is the Roving Messenger set. The main stat, Agility, is greatly increased, and Physical DMG increases when HP is high, making it easier to deal high damage.
For Purple Gear, Use Roving MSGR
| Armor | Aburrey Heavy Armor T1 Combo Skill DMG UP+14.7% |
|---|---|
| Gloves | Roving MSGR Fists T1 ATK+12.3% |
| Kit 1 | Roving MSGR Flashlight T1 Combo Skill DMG UP+29.4% |
| AKit 2 | Roving MSGR Flashlight T1 Combo Skill DMG UP+29.4% |
| ▼ Set Effect | |
| [Roving MSGR] - Wearer's Agility +50 - When the wearer's HP is above 80%, Physical DMG +20% | |
Even after unlocking Purple Gear, the Roving Messenger set is recommended. For the Chest piece, equip Aburrey Heavy Armor T1,
For Gold Gear, Use Swordmancer
| Armor | Bonekrusha Heavy Armor T1 Combo Skill DMG UP+20.7% |
|---|---|
| Gloves | Swordmancer TAC Fists Ultimate DMG UP+43.1% |
| Kit 1 | Swordmancer Flint Physical DMG UP+23.0% |
| Kit 2 | Swordmancer Flint Physical DMG UP+23.0% |
| ▼ Set Effect | |
| [Swordmancer] - Wearer's Stagger Efficiency Bonus +20% - After the wearer applies a Physical Status, the wearer also performs 1 hit that deals 250% ATK of Physical DMG and [10 Stagger]. Effect trigger cooldown: 15s. | |
After unlocking Gold Gear, the Swordmancer set is recommended. Additional damage is triggered just by using Chen's Combo Skill, so simply equipping the set makes it easier to increase damage output and build Stagger Meter.
Chen Qianyu Recommended Potential Phases
Reaching P5 is recommended as it greatly improves her performance
At P5, Chen's Combo Skill CT is reduced by 3 seconds, making it easier to build up Vulnerable. However, since 5★ characters will naturally increase in Potential as you headhunt characters, pulling specifically to increase Chen's Potential is a low priority.
Potential Phases
| 01 | DMG Dealt +20% to enemies below 50% HP. |
|---|---|
| 02 | Heirloom Martial Arts Agility +15, Physical DMG Dealt +8%. |
| 03 | Dual-Wielding Swordmancer Battle skill Ascending Strike, combo skill Soar to the Stars, and ultimate Blade Gale improved: DMG Multiplier is increased to 1.1 times the original. |
| 04 | Improvised Chi Xiao Ultimate Blade Gale improved: Ultimate Energy cost -15%. |
| 05 | Bonded with the World Combo skill Soar to the Stars improved: Length of cooldown -3s. |
Chen Qianyu Skills and Talents
Skill Upgrade Priority
| Basic Attack | ★★★・・ |
|---|---|
| Battle Skill | ★★★★・ |
| Combo Skill | ★★★★★ |
| Ultimate | ★★★・・ |
Basic Attack
| Soaring Break |
|---|
| Basic Attack: An attack with up to 5 sequences that deals Physical DMG. As the controlled operator, Dive Attack: Basic attack performed in mid-air becomes a dive attack that deals Physical DMG to nearby enemies. Finisher: Basic attack performed near a Staggered enemy becomes a finisher attack that deals massive Physical DMG and recovers some SP. |
Battle Skill (SP Cost: 100)
| Ascending Strike |
|---|
| Performs an uppercut slash at the target enemy, dealing Physical DMG and |
Combo Skill (Cooldown: 16s）
| Soar to the Stars |
|---|
| Combo Trigger: When an enemy becomes Vulnerable. A slashing dash that passes through the target enemy and deals Physical DMG and |
Ultimate (Energy Cost: 70)
| Blade Gale |
|---|
| A 7-sequence slash attack that deals Physical DMG with each sequence to the target enemy. The final slash sequence deals even more DMG. |
Talent Nodes
Attribute Increase
| Skirmisher |
|---|
| Operator Agility +10 |
Talents
| Slashing Edge |
|---|
| Whenever the skill hits the enemy, Chen gains ATK +4% for 10s. This effect can stack 5 time(s). |
| Momentum Breaker |
| Interrupting the enemy's charge up deals another 5 Stagger. |
Base Skills
| Blade Critique |
|---|
| Assign to Manufacturing Cabin to grant weapon EXP material production efficiency +10% |
| Jadeworking |
| Assign to Growth Chamber to grant rare mineral growth rate +20% |
Required Materials for Chen Qianyu
Promotion Materials
| Promotion I | Protodisk ×8 |
|---|---|
| Promotion II | Protodisk ×25 |
| Promotion III | Protoset ×24 |
| Promotion IV | Protoset ×36 |
Skill Enhancement Materials
Coming soon.
Chen Qianyu Favorite Gifts
Best Gifts
| Eureka Teabox |
The recommended gift for Chen Qianyu is Eureka Teabox. Other gifts marked with a Hot tag in the top-left corner of the icon are also recommended.
List of Gifts You Can Give
| Gift | How to Get |
|---|---|
| Cosmic Gate Puzzle | - Purchase from the Trade Terminal in Valley IV |
| Frontiers Watch | - Purchase: Valley IV Stock Redistribution ・Stock Redistribution Terminal Upgrade |
| Eureka Teabox | - Purchase: Wuling Stock Redistribution ・Stock Redistribution Terminal Upgrade |
| Tidestone Specimen | - Purchase: Valley IV Stock Redistribution ・Stock Redistribution Terminal Upgrade |
How to Get Chen Qianyu
Obtained via Main Story Progression
Chen Qianyu is a free Operator who joins your roster after you successfully clear the Main Mission Chapter 1, Process I quest: "Break the Siege."
Chen Qianyu Profile
Profile
| Faction | Endfield Industries |
|---|---|
| Race | Lung |
