Understanding Aglaea's Light Cone Requirements
Aglaea summons Garmentmaker memosprite through Skill and Ultimate (350 Energy cost). Ultimate enters Supreme Stance with 100 SPD countdown, granting +15% SPD per stack (90% max at 6 stacks). Enhanced Basic Slash by a Thousandfold Kiss deals 200% Aglaea ATK + 200% Garmentmaker ATK to primary target, 90% to adjacent enemies. This dual-scaling makes Basic ATK DMG bonuses exceptionally valuable.
Base Stats (Lv80): HP 1241, ATK 698, DEF 485, SPD 102
Stat Targets: 134/160/165 SPD breakpoints, 100% CRIT Rate, 120-210% CRIT DMG, 2600+ ATK
Trace Priority: Basic ATK = Ultimate = Memosprite Skill & Talent > Talent > Skill
Optimal Relics: Hero of Triumphant Song 4pc (97.51% MoC usage, 9.12 avg cycles) - +12% ATK, +6% SPD with memosprite, +30% CRIT DMG for 2 turns after memosprite attacks
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Why Remembrance Cones Matter
Remembrance Light Cones buff both wearer and memosprite. Geniuses' Greetings S5's wearer/memosprite Basic ATK DMG +40% doubles value by affecting both damage sources in joint attacks. Time Woven into Gold S5 grants +20 base SPD and +90% CRIT DMG (6 stacks × 15%) plus +15% Basic ATK DMG, achieving 121.94% relative DPS.
Gap between signature and 4★ options: 13-21% relative DPS, translating to 1-2 additional MoC 12 cycles. Clearable with proper optimization.
Geniuses' Greetings Deep Dive
Lv80 Stats: HP 952, ATK 476, DEF 330
S5 Passive: +32% ATK (permanent) + 40% Basic ATK DMG to wearer/memosprite for 3 turns after Ultimate
Superimposition Scaling:
- S1: 16% ATK, 20% Basic ATK DMG
- S5: 32% ATK, 40% Basic ATK DMG
- S1→S5 gain: ~12-15% damage increase
Mechanics and Timing
3-turn duration covers 3-4 enhanced Basics per Ultimate cycle at 160 SPD. Activates immediately on Ultimate cast, zero ramp-up. Both wearer and memosprite receive identical buffs, creating multiplicative scaling. 40% Basic ATK DMG applies after ATK calculations but before CRIT, positioning optimally in damage formula.
No skill point investment or rotation adjustments needed beyond normal Ultimate usage. Requires Energy Regen Rope for consistent uptime.
Optimal Usage
Excels in 5-9 cycle MoC clears. Aglaea E0 averages 5.59 cycles, E1 reduces to 3.67 cycles (+20 Energy after Seam Stitch). Hypercarry teams (Sunday, Cyrene, Permansor Terrae) maximize ATK% scaling. F2P alternatives (Remembrance TB E2, Asta, Lynx) still benefit from flat ATK bonus.
Performs best at 160+ SPD for 2-turn cycles. Lower 134 SPD builds extend rotations, potentially causing buff downtime.
Reminiscence Analysis (S1-S5)
Builds Commemoration stacks: +12% DMG per stack at S5 (48% max at 4 stacks). Achieves 100.90% relative DPS in 5-cycle sims. Universal DMG% affects all damage instances including Skill/Ultimate, unlike Basic-only bonuses.
Superimposition Progression:
- S1: 6% per stack (24% max)
- S3: 9% per stack (36% max)
- S5: 12% per stack (48% max)
- S1→S5 investment: 4 copies, ~18-22% damage increase
Synergy with Aglaea
Universal DMG% benefits entire kit but Aglaea's damage heavily favors enhanced Basics during Supreme Stance, reducing relative value vs Basic ATK DMG bonuses. 4-stack max builds within first rotation, maintaining 95%+ uptime in standard MoC encounters.
E1's +15% DMG taken debuff multiplies with Reminiscence DMG%, creating multiplicative scaling. E6's +20% Lightning RES PEN and Joint ATK DMG scaling further amplifies output.
Investment ROI
Four copies provide 0.5-1 cycle reduction in MoC 12. Resource cost: 40-60 pulls if targeted, though most obtain passively. Break-even at 6-8 months through additional MoC rewards (800 Stellar Jade per reset) if enabling previously failed clears.
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Head-to-Head Performance
Geniuses' Greetings S5 vs Reminiscence S5: 7-9% difference in optimal rotations. Geniuses' edges ahead in pure Basic damage (40% bonus after ATK calcs), while Reminiscence's 48% DMG% experiences diminishing returns from other DMG% sources.
**Standard Rotation (160 SPD, Hero 4pc, 100% CR, 180% CD, 2600 ATK):
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- Geniuses' Greetings S5: 95k-105k per enhanced Basic
- Reminiscence S5: 92k-100k per enhanced Basic
- 5-8% damage gap per hit
- 15k-25k variance per rotation
- 90k-150k total difference over 6-cycle MoC 12
CRIT Requirements
Both require identical CRIT investments: 100% CRIT Rate target demands CRIT Rate Body or exceptional substats. Time Woven's +90% CRIT DMG significantly reduces relic requirements—primary gap between signature and 4★.
Effective CRIT Value Targets:
- Minimum: 180% (100% Rate × 180% DMG)
- Comfortable: 200%+ (100% × 200%)
- Hero 4pc adds +30% CRIT DMG when active
Uptime Consistency
Geniuses' Greetings: 100% uptime once Ultimate cast, 3-turn duration covers all enhanced Basics. Zero ramp-up, immediate activation.
Reminiscence: 95%+ practical uptime, 4-stack builds quickly. Potential variance from interrupted actions minimal in standard MoC.
Energy consistency critical for both: Energy Regen Rope mandatory, team energy support (Sunday, Remembrance TB) ensures 4-5 action Ultimate cycles.
MoC Performance Benchmarks
Clear Data:
- Aglaea E0: 5.59 avg cycles with optimal 4★ cones
- Aglaea E1: 3.67 avg cycles
- Time Woven: 81.68% usage, 8.95 avg cycles
Geniuses' Greetings S5: 5-7 cycles with optimal teams (Sunday, Cyrene, Permansor Terrae) at 160 SPD, 100% CR, 180%+ CD
Reminiscence S5: 6-8 cycles, 1-cycle difference from multi-target scenarios
F2P Teams (Remembrance TB E2, Asta, Lynx): 7-9 cycles with either 4★ cone, within 10-cycle limit
Enemy Type Analysis
Single-target: Geniuses' Greetings +0.5 cycles advantage. 40% bonus applies to full 200%+200% ATK scaling.
Multi-target (2-3 elites): Geniuses' Greetings +1 cycle advantage. 90% adjacent damage benefits fully from Basic ATK DMG bonuses.
Elemental factors: Lightning-weak enemies enable faster clears regardless of cone. Neutral/resistant enemies extend cycles where 7-9% gap becomes noticeable.
Team Composition Impact
Hypercarry (Sunday): Maximizes Geniuses' +32% ATK through multiplicative scaling with Sunday's ATK buffs. CRIT DMG buffs benefit both cones equally.
F2P (Asta): Smaller ATK buffs reduce relative advantage. Remembrance TB energy support applies equally.
Cyrene + Permansor Terrae: Multiplicative scaling benefits both proportionally. Team execution matters more than cone choice.
Pull Economy Analysis
Time Woven into Gold Cost: 65-80 pulls average (10,400-12,800 Stellar Jade) = 2-3 months F2P accumulation
Performance Gap: 121.94% vs 95-100% relative DPS = 20-25% difference = 1-2 cycle reduction
Practical Value: Players clearing within 7 cycles gain minimal benefit. 800 Jade per MoC reset accessible with either option.
Damage Gap Quantified
21-27% gap stems from: +90% CRIT DMG (Brocade stacks), base ATK difference (635 vs 476), +15% Basic ATK DMG. Compounds multiplicatively.
Per Enhanced Basic: 25k-35k additional damage with signature 6-cycle encounter (18-24 Basics): 450k-840k cumulative difference = 15-20% total damage
Gap narrows with superior relics (30+ CRIT Value per piece): 90-95% signature performance achievable with Geniuses' S5.
Low Spender Break-Even
Monthly pass + BP = 15k-18k Jade monthly = one 5★ every 1.5-2 months. Signature investment delays next character by 3-4 weeks.
Break-even: 6-8 months through additional MoC rewards (1,600 Jade monthly) if enabling previously failed clears.
Reality: Most players using Geniuses'/Reminiscence S5 already clear MoC 12. Signature purely for comfort, not necessity.
Optimization Strategies
Geniuses' Greetings Users
- Energy Regen Rope mandatory
- 160 SPD breakpoint for 2-turn cycles
- CRIT Rate Body without signature CRIT stats
- 2600+ ATK target requires ATK% optimization
Reminiscence Users
- Maintain stack uptime through consistent actions
- SPD tuning equally critical
- Practical optimization similar to Geniuses' approach
Relic Stat Compensation
CRIT DMG: 180-210% purely from relics/buffs. Requires CRIT DMG Body + 50-70% from substats (10-14% per piece). Hero 4pc reduces to 150-180% base requirement.
CRIT Rate: 100% fixed. CRIT Rate Body or 60-70% from substats if using CRIT DMG Body.
ATK%: 40-50% from substats (8-10% per piece) + Hero +12% ATK reaches 2600+ with proper main stats.
Team Building
Sunday: CRIT DMG buffs + action advance compensate for missing signature CRIT stats. Optimal support for 4★ builds.
Cyrene: Damage amplification applies equally to all cone configs.
F2P (Asta + Remembrance TB + Lynx): ATK% buffs + energy support enable functional performance. Clears MoC 12 reliably at 7-9 cycles.
Common Mistakes
❌ Neglecting Energy Regen Rope: 19.4% Energy Regen loss extends Ultimate cycles 1-2 actions ❌ Ignoring SPD breakpoints: 145-155 SPD wastes stats, commit to 134 or 160 ❌ Over-investing superimposition: S3→S5 (8-10% gain) rarely justifies resource cost
Expert Recommendations
Pure F2P
Geniuses' Greetings S1 from Herta's Store. 16% ATK + 20% Basic ATK DMG enables 8-9 cycle MoC 12 clears. Avoid Light Cone banner pulls entirely—save for limited characters.
Low Spenders
Consider Geniuses' S5 if planning long-term Remembrance usage. 4-copy investment = 2-3 months monthly pass Jade, delays one character but provides permanent improvement.
Signature Investment Profiles
- Clearing MoC 12 in 6-7 cycles wanting 4-5 cycle comfort
- Upcoming banners hold minimal interest
- Collectors optimizing favorites over roster diversity
FAQ
Can Aglaea clear MoC 12 with 4★ cones? Yes. Geniuses' S5/Reminiscence S5 average 6-8 cycles with optimal teams, 7-9 with F2P comps. 10-cycle limit provides comfortable margin. Stat thresholds (160 SPD, 100% CR, 180% CD, 2600 ATK) matter more than cone choice.
Is Geniuses' better than Reminiscence S5? Geniuses' S5 performs 5-7% better due to 40% Basic ATK DMG applying optimally to enhanced Basics. Reminiscence's 48% universal DMG% experiences diminishing returns. Practical difference: 0.5-1 cycle. Both viable, slight preference for Geniuses'.
Should I superimpose 4★ cones? Only if obtaining passively through standard Warps. Don't pull specifically for superimposition. S1→S5 (12-15% gain) doesn't justify Jade that could acquire limited characters. S1 enables MoC 12 clears.
How much weaker is Geniuses' vs Time Woven? Geniuses' S5 achieves ~78-80% of Time Woven S1 performance (95-100% vs 121.94% relative DPS) = 20-25% gap = 1-2 additional cycles. Doesn't prevent successful clears within 10-cycle limit. Gap narrows with superior relics.
What stats to prioritize with 4★ cones? 160 SPD > 100% CR > 180-210% CD > 2600+ ATK. Energy Regen Rope, CRIT Rate/DMG Body, SPD Feet, Lightning DMG Sphere. Hero 4pc essential. 100% CR often requires CRIT Rate Body without signature CRIT stats.
Which 4★ cone for future characters? Geniuses' likely maintains broader applicability if future Remembrance emphasizes Basic attack damage through memosprites. Reminiscence's universal DMG% works for any damage-focused character. Current trends favor Geniuses' for long-term investment.
