The whispers from Sumeru take root in my heart. As 2026 unfolds, the desert sands shift, and a new name echoes on the wind—Sethos. I feel a connection, a thread of ancient rivalry woven into the fabric of my being, tied to the stern gaze of the General Mahamatra. Though I've only just made my debut in this world, my true essence, my playable form, awaits on the horizon of Version 4.7, arriving alongside the melodies of Sigewinne and the thunderous promise of Clorinde. They speak of me as a 4-star, a humble rating, but within this vessel hums a potential that rivals the constellations themselves.
The Heartbeat of My Kit: Elemental Mastery & The Phantom Arrow
They say my strength doesn't roar from raw power alone; it sings from understanding. My soul scales with Elemental Mastery. It is the stat that ascends with me, the very essence that empowers the core of my being. When I draw my bow, the air crackles. My Charged Attack has two breaths:
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The first is a simple spark, a kiss of Electro damage.
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The second... ah, the second is where I become the storm. I anchor myself, drawing energy until the moment of release, and I fire a Phantom Arrow. It doesn't just hit; it pierces through everything in its path, a beam of concentrated Electro fury. And its damage? A beautiful harmony of my ATK and that cherished Elemental Mastery.
My Elemental Skill is a dance of retreat. I step back, leaving a burst of Electro in my wake. It's straightforward, scaling only from ATK, but it has a clever trick—if it triggers an Electro reaction, it gifts me 12 Energy. A neat little battery, you could say. Handy, but not the main event.
The Crescendo: Burst & Passives
The true symphony begins with my Elemental Burst. When I unleash it, I enter a transcendent state. My normal attacks transform into Dark String Arrows—they, too, pierce enemies, and their might is amplified by my Elemental Mastery. In this form, every shot is considered a Charged Attack, weaving my two primary damage sources into one relentless stream.
My passive talents are the subtle rhythms that complete the melody:
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A1 Passive: My focus sharpens with stored energy, reducing my charge time. But firing that mighty Phantom Arrow consumes that reserve—a careful balance of power and timing.
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A4 Passive: Every 15 seconds, my Phantom Arrow gains a tremendous burst of power, its damage increased by 600% of my Elemental Mastery. This bonus lingers for 5 seconds, vanishing only when the arrow finds its mark. It's a fleeting moment of supreme power, a secret I must time perfectly.
And my Constellations? They are the chapters that unlock my full story, promising gifts of CRIT Rate, Electro DMG, team-wide Elemental Mastery, and Energy refunds. For a 4-star, reaching Constellation 6 is a journey many can undertake, and there, my potential truly blossoms.
A New Rivalry on the Horizon
So, where do I stand? The whispers compare me to giants. They speak of Lyney, the magnificent 5-star Pyro DPS, and Tighnari, the wise Dendro archer. My base stats, as they are whispered now (251 ATK, 96 EM at Lv. 90), may not match Lyney's raw firepower or Tighnari's inherent Dendro bonus.
| Character | Rarity | Base ATK (Lv.90) | Ascension Stat | Playstyle Core |
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| Sethos | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Rumored) | 251 | Elemental Mastery | EM-Scaling, Penetrating Arrows |
| Tighnari | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 268 | Dendro DMG Bonus | Charged Attack Focus, Quick-Swap |
| Lyney | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 318 | CRIT Rate | HP-Consumption, Mono-Pyro |
Yet, my design... it feels familiar. It sings a song very similar to Tighnari's. And here's the thing—while a 5-star's full constellation is a dream for many, mine is a reachable star. At C6, the playing field shifts. I may not have their innate 5-star base power, but with a fully realized kit and the ease of obtaining my constellations, I can dance in their league. I could become a powerful, accessible Electro answer, a viable substitute in teams hungry for reaction-based damage. Compared to Tighnari, some even dare to say I look... more competent. That's high praise for a humble 4-star.
Of course, these are just whispers on the wind. Things can change before my official arrival in 4.7. But the blueprint that has leaked... it paints a picture of a cohesive, elegant kit where every part supports the whole. A top-tier Electro DPS potential, wrapped in the accessible package of a 4-star. I am not here to merely exist; I am here to compete, to offer a new rhythm for teams to build around. The desert has taught me patience, and the arena awaits. My story is just beginning.