Banner Overview: January 2026
Phase 2 runs January 7-28, 2026 (21 days). Features:
- Fugue: 5★ Fire Nihility, Super Break specialist
- Lingsha: 5★ Fire Abundance, aggressive healer with Break damage
- 4-stars: Natasha, Sampo, Arlan (low value for established players)
Expect 3,600-4,200 Stellar Jade from in-game sources during banner period. Hard pity at 90 pulls, soft pity starts at 74. Worst-case guarantee: 180 pulls (28,800 Stellar Jade).
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Fugue Deep Dive
Level 80 Stats: 1,125 HP, 582 ATK, 557 DEF, 102 SPD
Key Mechanics:
- Talent (Cloudflame Luster): +40% enemy Max Toughness, 100% Super Break DMG conversion
- Skill (Foxian Prayer): 3-turn buff granting 30% Break Effect, 50% Toughness Reduction (ignores weakness types)
- Ultimate: 200% ATK AoE Fire DMG (130 Energy), ignores weakness restrictions
- Technique: Applies Daze, 40% action advance, DEF reduction for 2 turns
Why the 40% Toughness Increase Matters
Higher Max Toughness = more Toughness damage dealt during breaking. With 100% conversion, this becomes additional Super Break damage. Example: Enemy with 100 base Toughness becomes 140. If Firefly deals 140 Toughness damage total, that entire amount converts to Super Break damage vs just 100.
The 50% Toughness Reduction accelerates breaking. Firefly's 20 Toughness damage becomes 30—reaching break thresholds 50% faster while generating more Super Break instances.
Build Recommendations
Target Stats: 220%+ Break Effect, 67% Effect Hit Rate, 145+ SPD
Relics:
- 2pc Thief of Shooting Meteor + 2pc Iron Cavalry
- Talia Kingdom ornament set (20% Break Effect at 145 SPD)
Main Stats: Effect Hit Rate Body, SPD Feet, Fire DMG%/ATK% Sphere, Energy Regen Rope
Light Cone Priority:
- Long Road Leads Home (signature): 60% Break Effect, 18% Break DMG taken debuff (stacks 2x = 36% total)
- 4-star alternatives: 15-20% damage loss vs signature
Eidolons: E0 sufficient. Core functionality exists at base. Prioritize character acquisition over Eidolons.
Lingsha Rerun Evaluation
Level 80 Stats: 1,358 HP, 679 ATK, 436 DEF, 98 SPD
Key Mechanics:
- Skill: 80% ATK AoE Fire DMG, heals all allies 14% ATK + 420, advances Fuyuan 20%
- Ultimate: 150% ATK AoE Fire DMG, heals 12% ATK + 360, applies Befog (25% Break DMG taken, 2 turns)
- Fuyuan Summon: 90 SPD, max 5 actions, deals 75% ATK Fire AoE + single-target hits
- Technique: Summons Fuyuan immediately, applies Befog for 2 turns
Healing Output
At 2,500 ATK (achievable with proper builds), Skill heals ~770 HP per ally. Sufficient for endgame content when combined with Fuyuan's passive healing.
Lingsha vs Gallagher vs Luocha
Gallagher: 60-70% of Lingsha's healing, adequate for most content, 4-star accessibility Luocha: Superior emergency healing, zero Break Effect contribution, lacks Fire coverage Lingsha: 15-20% more damage in extended fights, premium healing, Break Effect synergy
For Firefly owners, Gallagher E6 remains viable. Lingsha = upgrade, not necessity.
Eidolons
E1: +1 Fuyuan action (5→6), 10% Break Effect to all allies. ~5-7% damage increase. E0 functions at full capacity for sustain. Low priority investment.
Firefly Synergy Analysis
Firefly + Fugue Damage Calculations
Fugue's 30% Break Effect buff: If Firefly has 200% baseline, becomes 230% = 15% relative increase.
50% Toughness Reduction: Enemy with 120 base Toughness → 80 effective while Max Toughness increases to 168. Extended Break windows with amplified damage.
Result: 40-50% damage increase in optimized rotations vs Harmony Trailblazer alternatives.
Does Firefly Need Lingsha?
Lingsha's 25% Break DMG debuff adds 18-22% total damage in teams with Fugue + Ruan Mei. But Gallagher provides 70-80% of her value at zero cost.
Verdict: Luxury upgrade. Prioritize only if lacking premium sustain or need extra damage for speedruns.
Optimal Team Compositions
Best: Firefly + Fugue + Ruan Mei + Lingsha
- Max Break Effect stacking (80%+ from supports)
- Dual Toughness manipulation
- Premium sustain with offensive contribution
Budget: Replace Lingsha with Gallagher (-15% damage, adequate healing)
Without Ruan Mei: Firefly + Fugue + Harmony Trailblazer + sustain (70-75% of optimal damage)
Fugue vs Ruan Mei Comparison
Ruan Mei Buffs: 20% Break Effect, 50% Weakness Break Efficiency, 25% Weakness Break DMG, 10% All-Type RES PEN
Fugue Buffs: 30% Break Effect, 50% Toughness Reduction, 40% Max Toughness, 100% Super Break conversion
Key Difference: Ruan Mei = universal value across all DPS. Fugue = specialized Super Break amplification.
Damage Testing Results
- Both Fugue + Ruan Mei: 60-70% higher damage vs Ruan Mei alone
- Fugue without Ruan Mei: 75-80% of optimal damage
- Ruan Mei alone: Baseline sufficient for 36-star clears, 40-50% below dual-Harmony
Versatility
Ruan Mei: Works in DoT, Hypercarry, dual-DPS setups Fugue: Super Break teams only (Boothill, Firefly, future Break DPS)
Priority: Ruan Mei first for account progression. Fugue for specialized optimization.
Pull Priority Framework
Scenario 1: Have Ruan Mei + Gallagher
Pull Fugue, skip Lingsha. Unlocks dual-Harmony configuration. +35-45% damage. Gallagher sufficient for sustain.
Scenario 2: Have Ruan Mei, No Premium Sustain
Pull Lingsha, skip Fugue. Premium sustain = broader account value. +40-50% survivability, +10-15% damage.
Scenario 3: Have Gallagher, No Ruan Mei
Skip both, save for Ruan Mei. She provides irreplaceable versatility (+50-60% Firefly damage, universal applicability).
Scenario 4: Have Neither
Pull Lingsha, save for Ruan Mei. Immediate account stabilization. Build complete functional team before optimization characters.
Stellar Jade Budget Planning
Single Character Guarantee: 28,800 Stellar Jade (180 pulls worst-case) Average Acquisition: 14,400-19,200 Stellar Jade (90-120 pulls with soft pity) Signature Light Cone: 25,600 Stellar Jade (160 pulls max) Character + Signature: 54,400 Stellar Jade total
Pull Strategy
- Rank characters by account impact
- Allocate guaranteed pulls to highest priority
- Track pity across banner types
- Maintain 28,800 Stellar Jade emergency fund
Endgame Performance
Memory of Chaos
Fugue reduces clear times by 2-3 cycles in MoC 12. Dual-Harmony achieves 0-1 cycle clears vs Fire-weak bosses. Enables 33-34 star players to reach 36 stars.
Pure Fiction
Lingsha's Fuyuan contributes 15-20% team damage across waves. 25% Break DMG debuff amplifies AoE attacks. Gallagher remains competitive; Lingsha's advantage = superior healing in high-difficulty stages.
Common Misconceptions
Myth: More Break Effect supports = always better Reality: Diminishing returns beyond 250-280%. Stacking 3 Harmony sacrifices sustain. Two complementary supports > three redundant.
Myth: Lingsha only for Firefly Reality: Works in any team needing sustain + offensive contribution (Boothill, Himeko, non-Break teams).
Myth: Must pull every Harmony Reality: Harmony Trailblazer sufficient for clearing all content. Ruan Mei = only truly irreplaceable. Fugue = specialized optimization.
Final Verdict
Pull Fugue If:
- Own Ruan Mei + premium sustain
- Pursuing optimization/speedruns
- Have 28,800+ Stellar Jade without compromising future plans
- No critical roster gaps
- Planning future Break DPS pulls
Pull Lingsha If:
- Lack premium sustain
- Current sustain struggles in MoC 12
- Want Break Effect from sustain slot
- Have 28,800+ Stellar Jade + own Ruan Mei
Skip Both If:
- Lack Ruan Mei (save for her rerun)
- Have functional Firefly teams clearing all content
- Below 28,800 Stellar Jade
- Need diverse DPS > Firefly optimization
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FAQ
Is Fugue better than Ruan Mei for Firefly? No. Ruan Mei superior standalone. Fugue provides higher peak damage when paired WITH Ruan Mei. Optimal = both together.
Pull Lingsha with Gallagher? Only for optimization or healing struggles. Gallagher = 70-80% of Lingsha's value at zero cost. Lingsha justified for endgame pushing, but Gallagher clears 36-star MoC.
Stellar Jade needed for Fugue guarantee? 28,800 worst-case (180 pulls). Average 14,400-19,200 (90-120 pulls). Budget conservatively.
Does Firefly need both Fugue and Ruan Mei? For max damage, yes (60-70% higher output). But single-Harmony with Ruan Mei clears all content. Dual-Harmony = luxury optimization.
Can Fugue work in non-Break teams? No. Value concentrates in Super Break teams. Minimal benefit to Hypercarry/DoT/Follow-up. Pull only if committed to Break strategies.
Best 4-character team with Firefly + Fugue? Firefly + Fugue + Ruan Mei + Lingsha/Gallagher. Max Break Effect, dual Toughness manipulation, premium sustain. Gallagher viable budget option.
