LianBuild and Guide

Introduction

Lian is a SSR character from the
Reason element who is part of the Union faction. The character is also known by the Flameborn Phoenix title.

To learn more about Lian check the sections below. Use the tabs to quickly switch to the kind of information you're looking for.

Profile

Review

Build

Teams

Stats (Lvl 50)

All stats shown below are for max level, fully upgraded character, but without any Modules or Shells equipped. The yellow number shows the combined stats, the white number shows the base stats, and the green number shows the stats gained from Prowess.

12784

9576 + 3208

DEF

818

607 + 211

ATK

1785

1248 + 537

SPD

136

121 + 15

CRIT Rate

30%

10% + 20%

CRIT DMG

162%

150% + 12%

Effect ACC

0% + 0%

Effect RES

0% + 0%

Skills

Skill 1

Inferno Blade

Cooldown: 0

Tags: Single DMG, Lifesteal

Lian channels flames around her blade for a chaincast, dealing 3 hit(s) of 90% damage to a single enemy and recovering HP equal to 50% of DMG Dealt.

Nine-Fold Flame: For each type of buff Lian has, the DMG Dealt increases by 12%, up to 5 stacks.

Level 2: Increases damage multiplier to 80%.

Level 3: Increases the recovery percentage to 50%.

Level 4: Increases damage multiplier to 90%.

Level 5: Increases the final damage boost for each different buff to 12%.

Skill 2

Blazing Wings

Cooldown: 3

Tags: AoE

Lian releases several small phoenixes, dealing 5 hit(s) of 180% damage to a random enemy; for each buff Lian has, an additional phoenix is summoned (up to 3); when phoenixes hit the same target, their damage dealt is reduced by 15%, up to 3 times.

Level 2: Increases damage multiplier to 150%.

Level 3: Increases the number of attacks to 5 times.

Level 4: Increases damage multiplier to 180%.

Level 5: Reduces Skill CD by 1 turn(s).

Skill 3

Empyreal Scorch

Cooldown: 4

Tags: AoE, Steal Turn Meter

Lian removes her sword box restrictions, releases all Anima energy, and summons a fire phoenix; deals 420% damage to all enemies with a 80% chance to steal 30% Turn Meter from targets.

Level 2: Increases damage multiplier to 340%.

Level 3: Increases the chance of Turn Meter steal to 80%.

Level 4: Increases damage multiplier to 420%.

Level 5: Increases the effect of Turn Meter steal to 30%.

Dupes

Prowess 1

Increases Basic ATK, DEF and HP by 5%.

Prowess 2

CRIT DMG +12%

Prowess 3

Increases Basic ATK, DEF and HP by 5%.

Prowess 4

CRIT Rate +8%

Prowess 5

Increases DMG Dealt by an additional 10% and decreases DMG Taken by an additional 10%.

Ratings

Generic PVE

Aurora

DokiDoki

Terrormaton

Nether Quarry

PVP

Review

Lian is the first SSR unit, given to all players during the Tutorial. Don’t let that fool you, however, as she easily positions herself as a very competent single-target Burst Damage Dealer, while retaining decent sustained DPS - both for AOE and Single target.

With a chance to steal Turn meter from each enemy hit by her S3, Lian is one of the few Animus capable of playing twice in a row - and that without any external help. This gives her, on top of her already more than decent damage, the ability to unleash AOE Burst higher than any current Damage Dealer released!

Her S2 is another RNG ability, this time targeting random targets and dealing more instances of damage for each buff she possesses, up to a maximum of 3 extra attacks for a total of 7 hits. Her S1 is probably her weakest point, as it’s a simple ST attack, with more damage for each buff present on her, and heals her for a portion of the damage dealt. Awesome early on, but later on, it loses value as your team starts covering all your needs for survivability.

All in all, Lian is a good, but not overpowered unit, perfect to progress through the game’s various PVE fights, as long as she’s not disadvantaged by Affinity. She ends up struggling a bit in the late game there, as AUTO setups always look for extra consistency, and her kit hides a lot of firepower behind RNG.

In PVP, however, Lian’s AOE turn meter steal can prove deadly to any unprepared opponent, making her a valuable asset in multiple scenarios.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Base copy and dupes obtained for free,
Very high damage ceiling,
Perfect for the early game progression.

Cons

Reliant on buffs to deal good damage,
Her S2 is very RNG in AoE scenarios.

Early Game Builds

For Early Game build tips when it comes to what modules and Shells to use before you start farming Red rarity, check our dedicated guide:

Early Gearing Guide

Best Builds (Generic)

After the main body acts, it performs a [Follow-up Attack] on the primary target, dealing 2 instances of 110% damage each. If a [CRIT] occurs, it increases the main body Animus’s [CRIT DMG] by 10%, up to a maximum of 8 stacks.

Consistent option for most DPS characters when it comes to raw damage output. Deals 2 sizable hits on a 3 turn cooldown and grants a relatively quickly stacking buff amounting to 60% CRIT DMG once fully charged. Also has more flexible DPS matrixes than other options thanks to it possessing 12P Swiftrush.

White Fang is Lian's long fight damage shell choice in most scenarios thanks to it's sizeable multiplier that gets multiplied by her Passive DMG%, it's flexibile Matrix options and the CRIT DMG buff it provides.

Best Module Sets:

12 set:
Momentum
>
Keeneye
>
Onslaught
>
8 set:
Fury
>
Harvest
>
Onslaught
>
6 set:
Furyedge
>
Swiftraid
>

Before the owner takes action, increases their ATK by 1200 for 2 turn(s) and additionally applies a 2-turn [Life Leech - Shell] to them.

Grants the wearer 1200 Flat ATK and a buff allowing them to lifesteal 10% of the damage they deal while active. Damage-wise, the Shell is strongest for characters that don’t rely on their Shell for a large portion of their total damage, like Follow-Up attackers. The lifesteal effect of this Shell also makes it worth considering in PVP and PVE, even if it’s a damage downgrade.

Falls behind White Fang noticably in sustained fights but holds an edge in immedate AoE burst damage on turns 1 and 2 of a fight which can be relevant in some PVE encounters and in PVP for cleaving enemies.

Best Module Sets:

12 set:
Momentum
>
Keeneye
>
Onslaught
>
8 set:
Fury
>
Onslaught
>
6 set:
Furyedge
>
Swiftraid
>

Best Builds (PVP)

At the start of the battle, puts the owner Animus in a 1-turn [Void] state; afterward, for every 3 turn(s), enters a 2-turn [Void] state after the turn ends and increases ATK by 30%.

A PVP-focused defensive option for DPS characters, allowing them to enter the Void state at the start of battle, increasing their Effect Resistance by 100%, reducing the area DMG they take by 50%, and also making them un-targettable for its duration.

Law of silence, although generally the default choice even in PVP, is specifically designed to perform in that environment. Depending on the Meta, Law of Silence can become a viable option for most of the more fragile Damage Dealers, giving them better odds at surviving if you end up slower than your opponent.

Best Module Sets:

12 set:
Keeneye
>
Onslaught
>
8 set:
Fury
>
Harvest
>
Onslaught
>
6 set:
Furyedge
>

Best Stats

Generic Stats:

Main Stat 1

CRIT Rate >

Main Stat 2

CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG >

Main Stat 3

CRIT DMG > ATK% >

Substats:

CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK% > Speed >

Best Shell Passives

Generic Shell Passives:

Slot 1

ATK% > ATK

Slot 2

CRIT RATE = CRIT DMG >= SPD

Slot 3

REASON DMG% > DMG%

Slot 1: ATK% is optimal but if you're lacking in materials Flat ATK can also be used.
Slot 2: If you're planning on cycling Lian multiple times in fights SPD is often the best DPS choice but if you have team mates to solve her Speed requirements CRIT RATE or DMG is preferrable.
Slot 3: Reason DMG% is optimal but if you're lacking in materials generic DMG% can also be used.

Skill Priority

Skill Priority (PVE)

S2 = S3 > S1

Skill Priority (PVP)

Best Teams

The teams below come from our Teams database and showcase ANY team with Lian present within in all content available in the game.

Team 84

Starter #1 - Freya

Content: Campaign || Team type: F2P || Time: -

DPS