Skia build guide: best Arcs, Console Cartridges, Scorch team comp, skill rotation, and ascension materials for this S-Class Incantation DPS.
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Skia Overview & Review
GasSkia is a Lakshana DPS who manipulates Shadow to chase down enemies. Their defining feature is auto Follow-up Attacks via Fang Thrust generated from their own attacks, plus a Redirect Skill that deals damage from In Concealment. They combine sustained high attack frequency with disruption through Ultimate.
Rating
| Best Tier | Reroll Tier | Life Skills | Exploration |
|---|---|---|---|
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How To Play & Rotation for Skia
Basic Playstyle
- Apply Fang Thrust to generate follow-up attacks
- Lurk in the shadows to deal continuous damage
- Empower follow-up attacks with the Ultimate and disrupt enemies
Apply Fang Thrust to Generate Follow-up Attacks
Synced with Basic Attack hits, a Fang Thrust is generated from their shadow, locking onto a target and applying a marker. Up to 3 markers can be applied per enemy, and the basic strategy is to deal Fang Thrust follow-up attacks against marked enemies.
Lurk in the Shadows to Deal Continuous Damage
Activating the Redirect Skill transitions them into the Tailed state, keeping the normally vanishing Fang Thrust on the field. Then, by lurking in the shadows via Shadow Hound Gnaw, continuously contacting locked-on enemies dishes out powerful sustained additional damage.
Empower Follow-up Attacks with the Ultimate and Disrupt Enemies
Activating their Ultimate deals damage in a wide area, then for 15 seconds Fang Thrust's power is increased and each attack applies a disruption effect to enemies. This is a potent buffed state combining offense and defense, so activate it for crowd control or to push burst windows.
Skia Life Skill & Exploration Passive
Boosts traffic and reduces ingredient consumption
Skia has Life Skills related to shop management. By placing them in the assigned shop, they increase traffic and reduce ingredient consumption, allowing you to earn Fons efficiently.
9°C Coffee Management GuideCustomer patience increases during Owner's Selection
Once the Life Skill is upgraded to Level 3, customer patience increases during Owner's Selection. This gives you more time to handle orders, making it easier to maintain combos and aim for high scores.
Skia can climb walls without consuming stamina
Skia can move while inside a Shadow. They aren't particularly fast while in the Shadow, but since it doesn't consume stamina, it's effective when climbing tall buildings. Also, thanks to their tall stature, they have a fast movement speed overall.
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Skia Recommended Awakening
All Awakening
| Awakening | Effect |
|---|---|
| Process of Elimination | 【Recommended】：★★★ Increses the auto-attack DMG Ratio for Fang Thrust by 60%. |
| Law and Order | 【Recommended】：★★・ Increases Skia's Crit Chance by 10% and Resistance to Interruptions by 50% for 15s after casting Shadow Hound Chase. |
| Solution | 【Recommended】：★★・ Skia's damage to targets locked by Fang Thrust is increased by 4%. If only one target is locked onto by Fang Thrust on the field, Skia's damage to it is further increased by 4%. |
| Resolution | 【Recommended】：★★★ Extends the duration of Tailed to 12s. Increases Attachment DMG by 2% per second a target is attached, up to 40%. |
| Social Contract | 【Recommended】：★・・ Increases the locked target's mass by 50 and reduces its Movement Speed by 20% for each Fang Thrust locked onto it. |
| Unbothered Appearance | 【Recommended】：★★・ Increases the Extra DMG Ratio of Fang Thrust by 20% while in Shadow Hound Gnaw mode when touching an enemy locked onto by Fang Thrust. |
Resonance
| Resomance | Effect |
|---|---|
| Cubical Survival Manual | Increases the skill level of Arresting Art, Shadow Hound Chase, and The Pack by 1. |
| Employee of the Month | Each Fang Thrust reduces the locked-on target's Lakshana DMG resistance by 2%, up to 6%. |
No-Betrayal Code or Custom Establishment Resolution are recommended
For the first Awakening Slot, we recommend setting either "No-Betrayal Code," which greatly boosts the damage multiplier of "Fang Thrust," or "Custom Establishment Resolution," which doubles the duration of the "Tail-Chase" state. Both significantly enhance Skia's main follow-up attack gimmick.
The more Awakening Slots, the more uninterrupted combo attacks become possible
Since this game lets you freely set Awakening Effects, as your Awakening Slots increase you can simultaneously stack "Follow-up Attack DMG UP" and "Duration Extension." Ultimately, they transform into an attacker who keeps raining down high-DPS follow-up attacks from the shadows without pause.
Skia Stats & Leveling Priority
Stats
| ATK | 70 |
|---|---|
| DEF | 55 |
| HP | 1100 |
| CRIT Rate | 5％ |
| CRIT DMG | 50％ |
| DMG Up | 0％ |
Esper Ability Leveling Priority
| Basic | Redirect | Ultimate | Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★★★・・ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★・ | ★★・・・ |
Basic Attack: Arresting Art
Arresting Art
| Cycle Rate: Skia performs up to 5 consecutive attacks using steady martial arts techniques, dealing Lakshana DMG. Splits 1 Fang Thrust from their shadow to pursue each target hit. Locks each target with up to 3 Fang Thrusts simultaneously. |
Territory Control
| Skia delivers punches and kicks while airborne to plunge, dealing 1 instance of AoE Lakshana DMG on impact. Increases DMG based on fall height, up to 200%. |
Fang Thrust
| Splitting from Skia's shadow, these shattered shadows resemble the fangs of a giant beast. They automatically track and attach to targets, disappearing after dealing 1 instance of Lakshana DMG. |
Pen to Paper
| Triggers when using Arresting Art after a Critical Dodge. Skia strikes enemies with ink-splash shadows, dealing 1 instance of Lakshana DMG to an area and reducing Break. |
Status
| 1st Instance Ratio: 30.4% 2nd Instance Ratio: 3.7%×2+18.9% 3rd Instance Ratio: 32.1%+45.9% 4th Instance Ratio: 39.1% 5th Instance Ratio: 29.4%+55.4% Plunge DMG Ratio: 100% "Fang Thrust" DMG Ratio: 10% Cycle Rate: 38 Critical Riposte Ratio: 208% |
Redirect Skill: Shadow Hound Chase
Shadow Hound Chase
| Cooldown: 15 Sec. A combat mode specialized for pursuit. Skia enters the Tailed state, leaps into their own shadow, and deals 6 instances of Lakshana DMG to an area. For each enemy hit, generates 3 Fang Thrusts from the shadow to chase them, then transitions into Shadow Hound Gnaw mode. Tailed While in this state, Fang Thrusts no longer disappear after dealing damage to enemies. Shadow Hound Gnaw Like Shadow Hound mode, allows movement on the ground and along walls. Also remains undetected when approaching enemies. While in this mode, certain attacks are nullified, but it ends when taking damage from the ground. When making contact with an enemy locked by Fang Thrust, all Fang Thrusts locked onto that enemy perform an additional attack. Performing a Basic Attack or switching characters during the duration ends the mode. Going off the edge of a high place ends the mode. When the mode ends, deals 1 instance of Lakshana DMG to an area. |
Stats
| 4-Hit DMG Ratio: 30%×4 Crush DMG Ratio: 4.6%+25.4% "Tailed" Duration: 6s "Fang Thrust" Bonus DMG Ratio: 55% "Fang Thrust" Bonus DMG Interval: 0.35s "Shadow Hound Gnaw" Duration: 5s "Shadow Hound Gnaw" Outro DMG Ratio: 50% Cycle Rate: 11 |
Ultimate
The Pack
| Energy Cost: 100 Cooldown: 15 Sec. A combat mode designed for suppression. Skia throws a spinning lighter, causing their shadow to spread in all directions, dealing 1 instance of Lakshana DMG to an area. Then countless shadows leap forth in a coordinated attack like a pack of trained hounds, dealing 3 more instances of Lakshana DMG to an area. After casting Ultimate: The Pack, all damage dealt by Fang Thrust (including collision damage in Shadow Hound Gnaw mode) is increased, and each attack inflicts a control effect. |
Ultimate Status
| Spread DMG Ratio: 290.2% Converge DMG Ratio: 69.9%×3 "Fang Thrust" DMG Increase: 10% DMG Duration: 15s "Fang Thrust" Control Time: 0.75s |
Support Skill
Arrest Warrant
| The relentless shadows cannot be shaken off. Skia commands the shadows like a police dog handler to bite the target, dealing 1 instance of Lakshana DMG to an area. |
Suppression
| Remora Enhancement: Inflicts an additional Remora on a target when Fang Thrust locks onto them in Remora state. |
Apprehension
| Increases Fang Thrust damage by 10% for 15s after casting The Pack, including collision damage in Shadow Hound Gnaw mode. |
Support Skill
| DMG Ratio: 200% |
Skia Life Skill
Middle Manager
| Lv1 | Skia increases traffic by 18. |
|---|---|
| Lv2 | Skia reduces ingredient consumption rate by 1%. |
| Lv3 | In Owner's Selection, customer patience is boosted by 50%. |
| Lv4 | Skia reduces ingredient consumption rate by 1%. |
| Lv5 | Skia increases traffic by 27. |
Skia Ascension Materials & Number Needed
Ascension Materials
| Ascension1 | TBA |
|---|---|
| Ascension2 | TBA |
| Ascension3 | TBA |
| Ascension4 | TBA |
| Ascension5 | TBA |
| Ascension6 | TBA |
Esper Ability Enhancement Materials
| Lv.2 | TBA |
|---|---|
| Lv.3 | TBA |
| Lv.4 | TBA |
| Lv.5 | TBA |
| Lv.6 | TBA |
| Lv.7 | TBA |
| Lv.8 | TBA |
| Lv.9 | TBA |
| Lv.10 | TBA |
Life Skill Enhancement Materials
| Lv.1 | Dreamless Seed×2 Fons×100 |
|---|---|
| Lv.2 | Dreamless Seed×6 Fons×300 |
| Lv.3 | Dreamless Seed×10 Fons×720 |
| Lv.4 | Dreamless Seed×16 Fons×1400 |
| Lv.5 | Dreamless Seed×24 Fons×10000 |
Skia - Recommended Gifts
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Skia Character Profile
Profile
| Esper Type | Lakshana |
|---|---|
| Birthday | 2026/01/10 |
| Faction | Bureau of Anomaly Control, ETD-4 |
| Esper Ability | 「Faust」 |
Often mistaken for Squad 4's captain, despite being the lieutenant.
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