Version 2.6 Overview: Angels of Delusion
Version 2.6 launches February 6, 2026 at 11 AM UTC+8. Phase 1 runs 21 days featuring Sunna and Aria. Phase 2 continues 21 days with Nangong Yu (Physical Stunner). Standard pity: 0.6% base rate, soft pity at 75 pulls, hard pity at 90. Guaranteed featured character requires up to 180 pulls (28,800 Polychrome).
Angels of Delusion mechanics center on Ether Veil states and coordinated damage amplification. Sunna's Ether Veil: Idol grants +50 ATK squad-wide for 30s plus +30% Stun DMG Multiplier for 40s. Aria focuses on Ether Anomaly application, triggering Weakened State dealing 15.4% Ether Anomaly DMG per 10 Anomaly Proficiency.
Beta Disclaimer: All multipliers derive from beta testing, subject to 10-30% variance before launch. Focus on mechanics over provisional DPS rankings.
Sunna Build Theorycraft
Sunna's signature mechanic Mesmerized deals 210-500% ATK Attribute DMG with guaranteed CRIT and +50-100% CRIT DMG for 12s.
Kit Breakdown
Skill Priority: Special > Ultimate > Basic > Assist > Dodge
EX Special triggers Physical DMG plus stacking DMG buffs (12.5% per stack, max 2) lasting 40s. Ether Veil: Idol provides squad ATK buffs and Stun DMG amplification. Off-field energy regen grants +0.4 Energy/sec when not controlled.
Disk Drives
Best: Swing Jazz 4pc (+15% ally ATK on EX Special)
Main Stats:
- Slot 4: ATK% > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG
- Slot 5: ATK% > PEN > Physical DMG%
- Slot 6: Energy Regen > ATK%
Substats: CRIT Rate 6%+, CRIT DMG 12%+, ATK% 8%+, Energy Regen priority
W-Engines
Signature - Song of Thoughts: Base ATK 713, Energy Regen 60%, +0.4 Energy/sec off-field, 12.5% Physical DMG buff (40s, stacks 2). Provides 15-20% team damage improvement.
F2P: Prioritize Energy Regen secondary stats. Expect 70-80% effectiveness vs signature.
Aria Build Theorycraft
Aria's Abloom passive grants 7.7% Ether Anomaly DMG per 10 Anomaly Proficiency when using Charge Attack against enemies with Attribute Anomaly.
Kit Breakdown
Skill Priority: Charge Attack > Special > Basic > Ultimate > Dodge > Assist
4th Basic generates 1 Light Stick, EX Special generates 3. Core Passive applies Weakened State to Ether Anomaly enemies (20s), triggering 15.4% Ether Anomaly DMG per 10 Anomaly Proficiency.
Disk Drives
Best: Chaos Jazz 4pc (+30 Anomaly Proficiency)
Main Stats:
- Slot 4: Anomaly Proficiency > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG
- Slot 5: Ether DMG% > ATK%
- Slot 6: ATK% > Anomaly Proficiency > Energy Regen
Substats: Anomaly Proficiency 30+ (highest priority), CRIT Rate 6%+, CRIT DMG 12%+, ATK% 8%+
W-Engines
Signature: Base ATK 713.8, Anomaly Mastery 30%, Ether Anomaly Buildup Rate +40%, DMG to Ether Anomaly enemies +20%. Provides 25-30% personal damage increase.
F2P: Sacrifice 20-30% damage but remain viable with proper support.
Sunna vs Aria Comparison
Sunna: Physical Support enabler, burst damage windows, immediate value at baseline investment. Requires Physical damage dealers.
Aria: Primary DPS carry, sustained Anomaly damage, scales aggressively with investment. Demands field time and Anomaly-focused support.
Endgame: Sunna excels in Shiyu Defense burst windows. Aria performs in sustained damage scenarios. Both show Floor 30+ viability.
Pull Decision: Choose Sunna if you have invested Physical dealers lacking support. Choose Aria if seeking new Ether/Anomaly DPS carry.
Sunna Team Compositions
Premium Teams
- Sunna + Aria + Physical Stunner: Max faction synergy, high complexity
- Sunna + Billy + Physical Stunner: F2P-friendly, competitive performance
F2P Teams
- Sunna + Anton + Anby: Fully accessible, 70-80% premium performance
- Sunna + Corin + Nicole: Balanced offense/survivability
Rotation: Sunna EX Special → Stunner Stun → Sunna Mesmerized → DPS burst → Repeat
Bangboo: Prioritize ATK% buffs or Physical DMG amplification
Aria Team Compositions
Premium Teams
- Aria + Sunna + Ether/Anomaly Support: Max faction synergy
- Aria + Billy + Sunna: Balanced sustained/burst damage
F2P Teams
- Aria + Anby + Nicole: Minimal investment, competitive performance
- Aria + Anton + Sunna: Anomaly-focused synergy
Rotation: Basic chain (4 hits) → EX Special (3 Light Sticks) → Charge Attack during Anomaly window → Repeat
Bangboo: Prioritize Anomaly Proficiency or Ether DMG% buffs
Pull Priority Framework
Sunna Priority
Pull if: Roster has invested Physical dealers lacking support, prefer support roles
Skip if: No Physical dealers, focus on Anomaly/Elemental comps
Investment: C0 provides immediate value, signature optional
Aria Priority
Pull if: Need new primary DPS, lack Ether/Anomaly dealers, enjoy active gameplay
Skip if: Already have invested Ether/Anomaly DPS
Investment: Signature weapon high priority (25-30% damage increase)
Resource Planning
- Guaranteed character: 180 pulls (28,800 Polychrome)
- Character + signature: 360 pulls (57,600 Polychrome)
- Both characters + signatures: 720 pulls (115,200 Polychrome)
Strategy: Prioritize one character for full investment (C0 + signature) over spreading resources thin.
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Mindscape Investment
C1-C2 provides 10-15% improvement per constellation. C6 requires 1,080+ pulls—not recommended for most players. Secure C0 copies before pursuing constellations.
Pre-Farming Checklist
Sunna Materials (Levels 1-60)
- 25 Basic Physical Chips
- 75 Advanced Physical Chips
- 250 Specialized Physical Chips
- 5 Hamster Cage Passes
- 9 Clouded Crystalline Substance
- 60 Expert Challenge Material
- 800,000 Denny (Ascension)
- 2,905,000 Denny (Skills)
- 400,000 Denny (W-Engine)
- Total: 4,105,000 Denny
Aria Materials (Levels 1-60)
- 25 Basic Ether Chips
- 75 Advanced Ether Chips
- 250 Specialized Ether Chips
- 5 Hamster Cage Passes
- 9 Clouded Crystalline Substance
- 60 Higher Dimensional Data: Spiked Corruption Core
- 800,000 Denny (Ascension)
- 2,905,000 Denny (Skills)
- 400,000 Denny (W-Engine)
- Total: 4,105,000 Denny
Farming Strategy
- Hollow Zero: 200,000-300,000 Denny weekly
- Target: 8-10M Denny for both characters
- Daily stamina: 240-320 yields 6-16 Specialized Chips
- Farm Chaos Jazz/Swing Jazz sets immediately
- Prioritize correct main stats over perfect substats initially
Day-One Readiness
Pre-Launch (Before Feb 6)
- Accumulate target Polychrome reserves
- Farm character-specific materials
- Prepare teammate builds
- Research rotations
Launch Day (Feb 6)
- Complete pulls
- Ascend to Level 60
- Level priority skills
- Equip temporary Disk Drives
- Test teams in Combat Commission
Week One (Feb 6-13)
- Farm optimized Disk Drives
- Refine rotation execution
- Attempt Shiyu Defense
- Monitor community discoveries
Advanced Theorycraft
Damage Projections
Sunna's Mesmerized (210-500% ATK) with guaranteed CRIT creates exceptional burst potential. Aria's Abloom (7.7% per 10 AP) + Core Passive (15.4% per 10 AP) = exponential scaling. At 300 AP: Abloom contributes 231%, Core Passive adds 462% (theoretical max).
Tier Predictions
Sunna: High-tier Physical Support, potentially best-in-slot for Physical comps
Aria: Mid-to-high-tier Ether Anomaly DPS, competitive with existing options
Both show Floor 30+ viability. Final rankings require post-launch testing.
Common Mistakes
- Overvaluing perfect rotations (account for human error)
- Ignoring opportunity cost (future releases)
- Premature Mindscape investment (roster diversity > marginal gains)
- Dismissing F2P options (achieve 70-80% premium performance)
Preparing Your Account
Build These Agents Now
For Sunna: Billy (A-Rank Physical), Anby (A-Rank Stunner), Corin (A-Rank Physical)
For Aria: Nicole (A-Rank Support), Anby (A-Rank Stunner), Anton (A-Rank Anomaly-adjacent)
Baseline investment (Level 50, core skills) provides sufficient day-one performance.
Resource Targets
- Polychrome: 28,800 (single char) | 57,600 (char + weapon) | 115,200 (both + weapons)
- Denny: 4.1M per character minimum, 10M+ optimal for both
- Materials: 250 Specialized Chips, 5 Hamster Cage Passes, 9 Clouded Crystalline Substance per character
FAQ
Is Sunna or Aria better in Version 2.6?
Different roles—Sunna is Physical Support, Aria is Ether Anomaly DPS. Pull Sunna if you have Physical dealers needing support. Pull Aria if you need Ether/Anomaly DPS carry. Neither is objectively better without roster context.
Best Disk Drives for Sunna?
Swing Jazz 4pc. Main stats: Slot 4 ATK%, Slot 5 ATK%, Slot 6 Energy Regen. Substats: CRIT Rate 6%+, CRIT DMG 12%+, ATK% 8%+.
Best Disk Drives for Aria?
Chaos Jazz 4pc. Main stats: Slot 4 Anomaly Proficiency, Slot 5 Ether DMG%, Slot 6 ATK%. Substats: Anomaly Proficiency 30+ (priority), CRIT Rate 6%+, ATK% 8%+.
Should I pull signature W-Engines?
Aria's signature provides 25-30% damage increase (high priority). Sunna's provides 15-20% team improvement but she works with F2P options. Prioritize Aria's if limited resources.
When does Version 2.6 release?
February 6, 2026 at 11 AM UTC+8. Phase 1 (Sunna/Aria) runs 21 days, Phase 2 (Nangong Yu) runs 21 days.
Can Sunna and Aria work together?
Yes. Sunna + Aria + Flex Support creates viable composition with faction synergy. Sunna's ATK buffs amplify Aria's Anomaly damage. Requires both S-Rank characters (high investment).
