Resonance SolsticeRenBuild and Guide

Introduction

Best guide and build for Ren from Resonance Solstice. Ren is a SSR rarity character from the Offense class and Fire Frost elements, who belongs to the Night Chains faction. Their position in combat is Front.

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Cards

Obliterating Smash

Type: S1 (Normal) | Cost: 2 | Amount: 3

Wield the Morningstar to deal DMG to nearby enemies once and inflict [Stun], [Corrupt] and [Chill].
For each stack of [Injure], [Confuse], [Scorch] and [Gaze] on the target, deal an extra hit.
DMG: 3500% (Frost); Extra hit 500% (Frost).

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Crushbone

Type: S1 (Derivative) | Cost: 0 | Amount: -

Wield the Morningstar to deal DMG to all enemies once and inflict [Break], [Injure] and [Ignite].
For each stack of [Corrupt], [Confuse], [Scorch] and [Gaze] on the target, deal an extra hit.DMG: 2500% (Fire); Extra hit 500% (Fire).

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Dark Plume

Type: S2 (Normal) | Cost: 3 | Amount: 2

Summon the familiar [Jackdaw] that gazes upon the target, inflicting [Confuse] and 1 stack of [Gaze].
[Jackdaw] is [Familiar]. It deals Frost [Basic Attack] and absorbs DMG for Ren.
[Jackdaw] inherits Ren's ATK, DEF, and 25% of her HP. Up to 5 [Jackdaws] can exist at the same time. When [Jackdaw] dies, for each [Gaze] stack on the target, deal Psychic DMG once and inflict [Scorch].
When there are 5 [Jackdaws] on the field, change this card's effect to: Fully heal all [Jackdaws], and inflict [Confuse] and 1 stack of [Gaze] on the target.
DMG: [Jackdaw] 300% (Frost); 1000% (Psychic).

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Mirage Horizon

Type: Ultimate (Normal) | Cost: 4 | Amount: 1

Extend the [Mirage Horizon], lasting 6 seconds. During this period: Deal Psychic DMG to all enemies once per second.
Grant [Invisible] to self and ally [Familiars].
Allies under [Invisible] effect deal 50% more Final DMG.

Requirements: Cooldown: 30 seconds. Whenever gaining or removing 1 [Inhibition] stack, reduce the cooldown by 3 seconds.

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Resonance

Threshold Liberation

Type: Major

Increase self ATK by 200 and gain 10 [Inhibition] stacks at the start of battle.

Each stack reduces self ATK by 20, up to 10 stacks.

When using [Obliterating Smash] or [Dark Plume], remove 1 stack.

When there are no [Inhibition] stacks, Ren enters [Savage] state.

During this period, Ren loses 1% HP every second and cannot use [Obliterating Smash] or [Dark Plume]. Her [Basic Attack] is changed to [Crushbone], each strike stacking [Inhibition] twice.

When gaining 10 stacks, Ren quits [Savage] state.

R1.5

Battle Spirit

Type: Minor

Self and [Familiar] [Basic Attack] DMG increases by 15/150%.

“Dark Plume Gazer"

Type: Major

When [Mirage Horizon] is in effect, each [Gaze] stack increases the target's Final DMG taken by 3%, up to 30%.

R2.5

Obliterating Smash

Type: Minor

[Obliterating Smash] DMG increases by 5/50%.

Vitality

Type: Major

HP +35%

R3.5

Savage

Type: Minor

Allies under [Berserk] effect deal 1/10% more Final DMG.

Ebb and Flow

Type: Major

For each [Inhibition] stack removed, gain 0.5 Cost.

For each [Inhibition] stack gained, heal the [Jackdaw] with the lowest HP for 20% of Max HP.

For every 10 [Inhibition] stacks gained, add 1 [Dark Plume] from your deck or the discard pile to your hand.

R4.5

Mirage Horizon

Type: Minor

When [Mirage Horizon] is in effect, all allies take 3/30% less Final DMG.

Gloomveiled Gaze

Type: Major

Enhance [Mirage Horizon]:

Extend the [Mirage Horizon], lasting 6 seconds. During this period:
Deal Psychic DMG to all enemies once per second.

Grant [Invisible] to self and ally [Familiars].

Allies under [Invisible] effect deal 50% more Final DMG.

If Ren is in [Savage] state, discard all [Obliterating Smash] from your hand.

If Ren is not in [Savage] state, add a number of [Obliterating Smash] equal to the amount of [Jackdaws] on the field from the deck or discard pile to your hand, up to 3 cards.

Awakening

Nocturne Elegy

Awakening 1

When inflicting [Berserk], [Corrupt], [Injure], [Confuse], [Scorch] or [Gaze], increase self ATK by 0.5%, up to 60%.

"Endbringer"

Awakening 2

When Ren is [Invisible], grant [Berserk] to her and her [Familiar].

When Ren gains [Berserk], remove 1 stack of [Inhibition].

Battle Will

Awakening 3

ATK+150

DEF+150

HP+15%

"Long Night Observer"

Awakening 4

For each [Jackdaw] on the field, gain 0.1 Cost per second. This effect stacks.

PPPH

Awakening 5

Whenever Ren uses 3 skill cards, draw 1 card, and remove a number of [Inhibition] stacks equal to the Cost of the drawn card.

Profession Skills

Reso 1

Specialty Goods Trading

Reso 1

Stock of specialties in Sumihane Station +20%.

Reso 4

Ram Techniques

Reso 4

Fatigue consumption -1 after Ram Disengage.

Reso 5

Specialty Goods Trading +

Reso 5

Stock of specialties in Sumihane Station +10%.

Stats (Max)

Ren stats aren't available yet.

Review

Ren is a Basic attack and Familiar-focused DPS. She applies a variety of debuffs to enemies while buffing allied Familiars. Due to her kit, she is best used as a sub-DPS.

Playstyle and Key Mechanics

Ren can summon her familiar Jackdaw, which deals damage and summons. She also changes her stance when meeting the correct conditions.

Main Cards:

For her first card, [Obliterating Smash] is a 2-cost red card where she wields the Morningstar to deal Frost DMG to nearby enemies once while inflicting [Stun], [Corrupt], and [Chill], with each stack of [Injure], [Confuse], [Scorch], or [Gaze] on the target granting an extra hit.
Next is [Dark Plume], a 3-cost card where she summons [Jackdaw], which inflicts [Confuse] and [Gaze] on the target, deals Frost DMG and absorbs DMG for Ren, inherits part of her stats, and at 5 Jackdaws on the field, it fully heals them while dealing extra Psychic DMG and applying more [Confuse] + [Gaze].
Them [Mirage Horizon] her Ultimate cast a field effect for 6 seconds, dealing Psychic DMG to all enemies once per second, granting [Invisible] to herself and all [Familiars], and making all allies under [Invisible] deal 50% more Final DMG.

Derivatives:

[Crushbone] - Wields the Morningstar to deal Fire DMG to all enemies once while inflicting [Break], [Injure], and [Ignite], with each stack of [Corrupt], [Confuse], [Scorch], or [Gaze] on the target granting an extra hit.

Investment

Awakening investments for Ren are quite subpar. You either keep her at Awakening 0, go to Awakening 2 or go all-in to Awakening 5.

Awakening 1 - Gain ATK when inflicting [Berserk], [Corrupt], [Injure], [Confuse], [Scorch], or [Gaze]

Awakening 2 - When she is [Invisible], grant [Berserk] to her and her [Familiar] and whenever she gains [Berserk], remove 1 stack of [Inhibition].
Awakening 4 - Generate 0.1 cost per second for each [Jackdaw] present on the field.
Awakening 5 - Whenever she uses 3 skill cards, draw 1 card, and remove a number of [Inhibition] stacks equal to the Cost of the drawn card. This is very effective when using her as a leader.

Resonance

Resonance 1 — Utilizes [Inhibition] to dictate her current stance.
Resonance 2 — Each [Gaze] effect during [Mirage Horizon] increases the target’s Final DMG taken.
Resonance 4 — Each gained or removed [Inhibition] stacks provides positive effects.
Resonance 5 — Enhances [Mirage Horizon] to gain new effects. If Ren is in [Savage] state, discard all [Obliterating Smash] from your hand. If Ren is not in [Savage] state, add a number of [Obliterating Smash] equal to the amount of [Jackdaws] on the field from the deck or discard pile to your hand, up to 3 cards.

Synergies

Info

❗ ❗ ❗ The Synergies mentioned here are merely samples. Taking their core mechanics as an example, you can use many other characters as replacements or other synergies. ❗ ❗ ❗

Olivien - Given that she has both Fire and Frost DMG attacks, she will work well with Olivien. Additionally, both of them synergize by having Familiars.
Anfiya - Can apply Berserk and boost allies' basic attack DMG.
Jalhay - Efficient card draw and applies debuffs to enemies for them to take more Psychic DMG.

Gear and Affixes

Some examples of overall good equipment choices for Ren. For specific picks, please check the respective teams.

Weapons:

UR Phoenix Down: Increase ally [Familiar] DMG by 20%. For each [Familiar] on the field, further increase the DMG by 3%, up to a maximum of 50%.
SSR Unbewusstes Probe: Whenever you play a Red Card of cost 3 or more, random enemy receive 3% less healing. This effect stacks up to a maximum of 75%.
SSR Million-Tons Revelation: ATK +80
SSR: Degenerate Blackrock: Increases wearer's final DMG dealt by 10%. This effect stacks.
SR Viscera Collector MK 0: Using [Leader Skill] restores 0.4 Cost. This effect stacks.
R Mass Projector: Using [Leader Skill] increases ATK by 1.5%. This effect stacks.
R Magic Wand: Playing a Purple card has a 20% chance to restore 1 Cost. The trigger rate stacks.
R N-Ray Gun: Whenever the wearer inflicts [Confuse], reduces the enemy's DEF by 10%, lasting for 6 seconds.

Armor:

UR Grandfather Reactive Armor: At the start of battle, convert 5% ATK of the ally with highest DEF to the wearer's ATK. When taking DMG, transfer 25% of the DMG taken to the ally with highest DEF.
SSR Simulated Stars: Using [Leader Skill] restores 5% HP. This effect stacks.
SSR External Memory Matrix: Max damage taken per hit is 33% of Max HP.
SSR Black Rock Armor: Reduces wearer's final DMG taken by 10%. This effect stacks.
SR Resonance Fiber: When own skill card is used, restores 2% of Max HP.

Accessory:

UR Karma Dice: Increases all allies' all trigger rates by 3%. This effect stacks.
SSR Mobius: Cards in your hand are replenished 0.25 seconds faster. This effect stacks.
SSR Divinity Seal: Gains 2 Cost at the battle's beginning. This effect stacks.
SSR Fengshui Tactical Drone: For every 8 cards used, increases ATK or DEF by 2%, up to a maximum of 50%.

Affixes

Using [Leader Skill] restores 0.2/0.3 Cost. This effect stacks.
Using [Leader Skill] restores 2/3% of own Max HP. This effect stacks.
Using [Leader Skill] increases own ATK by 0.5/1%. This effect stacks.
Increases own ATK by 1/3%. This effect stacks.
Increases own ATK by 10/30. This effect stacks.
Restores 0.01/0.02 Cost per second. This effect stacks.
Increases final DMG dealt by 2/5%. This effect stacks.
Gains [Hyperarmor] for 1 second when using own skill cards. This effect stacks.
Gains 0.5-1 more Cost at the start of battle. This effect stacks.
This character's [Familiar] cards deal 5/10% more damage. This effect stacks.
When using a [Familiar] card, gains 0.1/0.2 Cost. This effect stacks.
This character's [Injure] cards deal 3/5% more damage. This effect stacks.
This character's [Corrupt] cards deal 3/5% more damage. This effect stacks.

Pros & Cons

Pros

50% Final DMG buff to Invisible allies, incredibly valuable to crew members like Hayabusa that are constantly invisible.
Applies a variety of debuffs that interrupt enemies while making them deal less and take more damage.
Has her own self-mitigation with her familiars absorbing the DMG she takes.
Great for clearing waves.

Cons

Unreliable Main DPS, there are better options that are easier to run, as Ren will require various synergies for her to work.

The majority of her damage comes from Basic Attacks and will require significant investments in her awakenings and specific teammate awakenings just to scale it.

Ratings

General Performance

Best Teams

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

Team 118

Verlaine Ren Freeze Team

Mode: Combat

Verlaine

Awakening ☆☆

Resonance ☆☆☆☆☆

Role Leader

Weapon Scorching SpikeArmor Grandfather Reactive ArmorAccessory Karma Dice

RenNew

Awakening -

Resonance ☆☆☆☆☆

Role -

Weapon Phoenix DownArmor Simulated StarsAccessory Eye of Logos

Yer

Awakening ☆☆☆☆☆

Resonance ☆☆☆☆☆

Role -

Weapon N-Ray GunArmor Simulated StarsAccessory Hulton Balloon

Tennie

Awakening ☆

Resonance ☆☆☆☆☆

Role -

Weapon World UnityArmor Simulated StarsAccessory Dawncloud Seal

Arcana

Awakening ☆☆☆☆☆

Resonance ☆☆☆☆

Role -

Weapon -Armor -Accessory -

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Overall Rating

★★★

Complexity

★★

Team Cost

★★

Comment

A Verlaine team with a great balance of cost generation and card retrieval. It excels on applying chill and freezing enemies consistently, however this comes at the cost of subpar damage.

Team Code

Team 119

Hayabusa Confuse Team

Mode: Combat

Hayabusa

Awakening ★★☆☆

Resonance ☆☆☆☆☆

Role Leader

Weapon Kusa RyujakuArmor Grandfather Reactive ArmorAccessory Karma Dice

Nayuta

Awakening -

Resonance ☆☆☆☆☆

Role -

Weapon Space TangentArmor Simulated StarsAccessory Dawncloud Seal

Jalhay

Awakening -

Resonance ☆☆☆☆☆

Role -

Weapon N-Ray GunArmor Simulated StarsAccessory Hulton Balloon

Olivien

Awakening ☆☆

Resonance ☆☆☆☆☆

Role -

Weapon Tenryu Rangetsu ChainArmor Simulated StarsAccessory Octadragon Formation

RenNew

Awakening -

Resonance ☆☆☆☆☆

Role -

Weapon Phoenix DownArmor Simulated StarsAccessory Eye of Logos

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