Main Stat 1
CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG
Main Stat 2
CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG
Main Stat 3
CRIT DMG
LianBuild and Guide
Introduction
Lian is a SSR character from the ![Reason]()
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
Profile
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
818
607 + 211
1785
1248 + 537
136
121 + 15
30%
10% + 20%
162%
150% + 12%
0%
0% + 0%
0%
0% + 0%
Skills
Lian skills currently show the 'maxed' description by default (so it includes the level up effects already). We will update the descriptions to be in-line with level 1 as soon as possible!
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%.
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).
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%.
Review
Ratings
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.
Build
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:
Best Build
The builds below are tailored more toward PVE and we only mention PVP in some places - like for alternative Shells or Module choices. But PVE is our focus.
Best Shells
For some DPS characters, we're showing two set of numbers. The top one on shows the performance in single-target scenario and the bottom on blue background in AoE scenario (4 targets). If there's just one number, it means the character only has single-target capability.
1
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 go to choice as her dedicated 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 [12/12]
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>Keeneye [12/12]![Matrix]()
>Onslaught [12/12]![Matrix]()
- 8 set: >Fury [8/8]
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>Harvest [8/8]![Matrix]()
>Onslaught [8/12]![Matrix]()
- 6 set: >Furyedge [6/6]
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>Swiftraid [6/6]![Matrix]()
2
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 [12/12]
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>Keeneye [12/12]![Matrix]()
>Onslaught [12/12]![Matrix]()
- 8 set: >Fury [8/8]
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>Onslaught [8/12]![Matrix]()
- 6 set: >Furyedge [6/6]
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>Swiftraid [6/6]![Matrix]()
Specialist Shells
Below you can find some alternative Shells you can use - though it's mainly for PVP scenarios.
1
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 10%.
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 60%, reducing the area DMG they take by 50%, and also making them un-targettable for its duration.
Best Module Sets:
- 12 set: >Keeneye [12/12]
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Onslaught [12/12]![Matrix]()
- 8 set: >Fury [8/8]
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>Harvest [8/8]![Matrix]()
Onslaught [8/12]![Matrix]()
- 6 set: Furyedge [6/6]
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Best Stats
Substats:
SPD (Until Desired) = CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK% > Flat ATK
Stat comments
Lian has four stats to pay attention to across gear:
- CRIT Rate: Maxing out Lian's CRIT RATE to 100% is essential for ensuring her damage is at its highest. We recommend building enough CRIT RATE to reach 100% even against at least neutral enemies.
- SPD: After CRIT RATE, SPD is Lian's next best DPS related stat assuming she's going to be cycling multiple times in a fight and doesn't have any help from team mates. If you have teammates boosting Lian's gauge consistently you can minimize or completely avoid investment into this stat.
- CRIT DMG: After your target SPD and CRIT RATE have been achieved CRIT DMG is the next best stat for Lian to invest into when increasing her damage - aim for as much as possible.
- ATK%: While CRIT DMG holds an edge over ATK% in terms of DPS gains ATK% is still valuable. While picking up CRIT DMG aim for ATK% as well if possible.
Shell Passives
Slot 1
ATK% > ATK
Slot 2
CRIT RATE = CRIT DMG >= SPD
Slot 3
Reason DMG% > DMG%
Passive comments
- 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 preferable.
- Slot 3: Reason DMG% is optimal, but if you're lacking in materials generic DMG% can also be used.
Skill Priority
Skill Priority
Lv 5 S2 = Lv 5 S3 > Lv 5 S1
Comments
Lian's skill upgrades just increase her damage output and stats and honestly, they aren't that game-changing. It's better to invest the SSR Lattices into other SSR characters.
Teams
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.
Jacques #1
Content: Grim Pursuit || Team type: F2P || Time: -
![Chiaki [The Echo]](/static/86fddbe08e3b9d93a6ed6dcd10af8544/60b4d/chiaki_echo_sm.webp)
Jacques #2
Content: Grim Pursuit || Team type: F2P || Time: 1-2m
Comments
Lian can be replaced by any DPS or a Healer if you struggle to survive.
Shadowrunner #1
Content: Grim Pursuit || Team type: F2P || Time: 1-2m
Comments
Lian can be replaced by any DPS (or Tiamat if you have her).
Kururu #1
Content: Grim Pursuit || Team type: F2P || Time: 1-2m
Kururu #2
Content: Grim Pursuit || Team type: Generic || Time: 1-2m
