Why Build March 7th Hunt?
Here's the thing about March 7th (Hunt) – she's probably one of the most underrated units in the game right now. While everyone's chasing the latest 5-star DPS, this free upgrade transforms our beloved pink-haired photographer into a genuinely A-Tier sub-DPS with some pretty unique mechanics.
The Shifu system is what makes her special. She can boost Destruction/Erudition/Hunt allies with +20% ATK same-type damage, or pivot to support other paths with +100% Toughness Reduction. That's versatility you don't see often. Plus – and this is huge for F2P players – all her Eidolons unlock through the March to Mastery mission. No gacha gambling required.
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March 7th's Kit & Mechanics
The Shifu System (It's More Complex Than It Looks)
When you use March's Skill, she designates an ally as her Master and gains +10% Speed. Every time this Shifu attacks or uses their Ultimate, March accumulates Charges – maxing out at 10. Hit 7 Charges? She advances her action and upgrades her Basic Attack.
This Enhanced Basic is where things get interesting. Three hits at 80% ATK each, plus up to three additional hits with 60% probability. But here's the kicker – the damage type adapts based on your Shifu's path. Destruction/Erudition/Hunt paths trigger +20% ATK damage, while other paths get that massive +100% Toughness Reduction.
Skill Priority (Don't Sleep on This Order)
Enhanced Basic ATK > Skill > Ultimate > Basic ATK.
Her Ultimate deals 240% ATK Imaginary damage and enhances the next Enhanced Basic with +2 initial hits plus +20% extra hit chance. That's substantial burst potential when timed right.
Critical Traces you absolutely need: A2 gives +25% action forward at battle start, A4 lets her Break enemies weak to the Shifu's element type, and A6 – this one's gold – grants the Shifu either +60% CRIT Damage or +36% Break Effect for 2 turns after Enhanced Basic.
Best Light Cones
Premium Territory
Final Victor remains optimal for CRIT builds, but only if you can maintain ≥70% CRIT Rate. Sailing Second Life actually outperforms it for Break builds (something I didn't expect when testing). Sleep Like the Dead works as an alternative premium CRIT option.
Budget Reality Check
Swordplay's your best 4-star choice – balanced CRIT Rate and CRIT Damage scaling. Only Silence Remains provides solid ATK% scaling for both build types. For pure F2P? Cruising Stellar Sea from standard gameplay gives the best CRIT Rate foundation.
Best Relics and Ornaments
Cavern Relics (The Foundation)
4-piece Hunter of Glacial Forest is non-negotiable for CRIT builds. The Imaginary damage bonus plus CRIT Rate makes everything else possible.
Break builds get more flexibility. 4-piece Iron Cavalry (+16% Break Effect, DEF ignore) works beautifully, but you can also mix 2-piece combinations for +32% Break Effect if your substats are better.
Planar Ornaments (Where Builds Diverge)
CRIT builds want 2-piece Rutilant Arena – that +8% CRIT Rate and +20% Basic damage at ≥70% CRIT Rate is exactly what Enhanced Basic needs.
Break builds should prioritize 2-piece Talia (+16% Break Effect, +20% damage at ≥145 Speed). Fleet of Ageless provides +8% ATK party-wide with easier Speed requirements if you're struggling with the Speed threshold.
Stats Optimization
CRIT Build Targets (These Numbers Matter)
- 60-70% CRIT Rate
- 120-140% CRIT Damage
- 2000-2400 ATK
- 110-130 Speed
Main stats: Body ATK%, Feet ATK%/Speed, Sphere Imaginary Damage%/ATK%, Rope ATK%. You'll need 4+ CRIT rolls per piece with 8-12 Speed increases. Yeah, it's relic farming hell.
Break Build Configuration
≥70% CRIT Rate, 160 Speed minimum, then stack Break Effect as high as possible. Body CRIT Rate/Damage, Feet Speed, Sphere Imaginary/ATK%, Rope ATK%/Break Effect depending on team needs.
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Eidolon Investment
The Game-Changers
E2 delivers a 15-20% DPS increase through 60% ATK follow-up attacks when the Shifu uses Basic/Skill (once per turn). This is where Hunt March really starts feeling powerful.
E6 grants +50% CRIT Damage after Ultimate Enhanced Basic. Substantial burst damage that can surprise people in harder content.
Supporting Cast
E1 adds +10% Speed when Shifu's active. E4 provides +5 Energy per turn. E3/E5 are standard Trace increases – nice but not game-changing.
Top F2P Teams
Super Break Foundation (My Personal Favorite)
March + Harmony Trailblazer + Ruan Mei + Gallagher consistently achieves 5-6 cycle Memory of Chaos clears. The trick? Accumulate 4-5 SP before Enhanced Basic turns since each Skill costs 2 SP and you max at 5 SP capacity.
Hypercarry Support
Premium version: Yunli + Robin + Hunt March + Huohuo. F2P alternative: Hunt March + Asta + Harmony Trailblazer + Gallagher.
Clara synergy deserves special mention – her counter-attacks accelerate Charge generation beautifully.
Advanced Strategies
Memory of Chaos Optimization
You need 120-140 Speed for 2-3 turns per cycle. Pre-load 4-5 SP for multi-Skill bursts. Match Shifu paths to your build focus: Destruction/Erudition/Hunt for CRIT builds, other paths for Break compositions.
Material Requirements (The Grind)
Ascension materials: 41 Meteoric Bullets, 56 Bolts, 58 Drills, 18 Whetstones, 3M Credits. Character materials: 15 Horn of Snow, 65 Destroyer's Final Road. Weekly Echo bosses require 8-10 weeks for complete maxing. Plan accordingly.
FAQ
Is Hunt March better than Preservation March? Different roles entirely. Hunt March excels as sub-DPS in FUA/story teams, while Preservation provides pure defense. For damage and team synergy, Hunt version wins.
What's the minimum CRIT Rate needed? Target 60-70% CRIT Rate for consistent Enhanced Basic damage. Below 60% becomes frustratingly unreliable.
Can March function as main DPS? She's capable in F2P configurations but performs best supporting hypercarries like Yunli or Jingliu. Don't force her into a role she's not optimized for.
Speed requirements? CRIT builds need 110-130 Speed, Break builds require 160+ Speed for optimal action frequency. These aren't suggestions – they're requirements.
F2P Eidolon priority? E2 provides the largest power increase through follow-up attacks. Focus E2 first, then save for E6 if you want maximum damage potential.
Best F2P Light Cone? Cruising Stellar Sea from standard gameplay offers excellent CRIT Rate foundation. Swordplay provides superior stats but requires gacha investment – your call based on luck.
