What"s Coming in Version 3.5
When You Can Start Playing
Mark your calendars: Version 3.5 launches August 12 at 6:00 PM EDT for American servers, with European and Asian servers following on August 13. You"re looking at about 5 hours of maintenance—perfect time to prep your team builds. This cycle runs six weeks, wrapping up September 23-24.
Banner schedule"s pretty straightforward. Phase 1 (August 13 - September 3) brings Hysilens alongside a Kafka rerun—which, honestly, feels like HoYoverse knows exactly what they"re doing. Phase 2 (September 3 - September 23) features Cerydra with Silver Wolf making another appearance.
The Big Changes You Need to Know
Here"s something that"ll make relic farming slightly less painful: “Wishful Resin” is merging into “Self-Modeling Resin” at a 1:1 ratio. You can now customize both main stats AND substats. Finally.
Storage gets some love too. PC players will see automatic deletion of outdated mission resources, while mobile users won"t have to deal with old junk during reinstalls. The new Smart Equip feature? It"s basically your personal relic advisor, highlighting which affixes matter for each slot.
Fresh Content to Explore
“Warbling Shores” expands the Styxia map with a new boss called “Theoros: Lygus”—plus some fresh enemy types to test your teams against. The main event, “The Chrysos Maze Grand Restaurant” (August 13 - September 22), hands out some solid rewards: a 4-star Harmony Light Cone “The Forever Victual,” 1 Self-Modeling Resin, and 1,200 Stellar Jade.
Meet Hysilens: The Ocean"s DoT Queen
Her Story
Hysilens—real name Helektra—served as Knight Commander of Okhema before her death. Known as “Daughter of the Sea,” she wielded the Ocean"s Coreflame as a Chrysos Heir. She"s our second Physical Nihility character after 4-star Luka, but trust me, she"s playing in a completely different league.
Breaking Down Hysilens" Kit
How She Really Works
Her Talent “Sirenic Serenade” is where the magic happens: 100% base chance to slap a random DoT (Wind Shear, Bleed, Burn, or Shock) whenever your allies attack. It"s chaos, but controlled chaos.
“Overtone Hum” hits for 140% ATK AoE Physical damage while applying a 20% vulnerability debuff for three turns. Solid, but not revolutionary.
The real showstopper? “Maelstrom Rhapsody” (110 Energy cost). This Ultimate creates a zone that reduces enemy ATK by 15% and DEF by 25% for three turns, while dealing 200% ATK AoE damage upfront. Here"s the kicker—every DoT tick triggers an additional 80% ATK Physical DoT from the zone, capped at 8 triggers per ally attack.
Her A2 Trace auto-deploys the zone at combat start AND recovers 1 SP. A4 Trace? Detonates all active DoTs for 150% of their original damage. Chef"s kiss.
Eidolon Highlights
E1 makes allies deal 116% DoT damage and lets her Talent apply multiple coexisting DoTs. E2 extends her A6 Trace damage boost to the whole team. E4 reduces All-Type RES by 20% in her zone. E6 bumps the Physical DoT trigger limit to 12 and adds 20% damage multipliers across the board.
Cerydra: The Strategic Empress
Her Background
Empress of Okhema, wielding the “Law” Coreflame. Her titles tell the story: “Flamebearer,” “Tyrant,” “Supreme Commander.” The chess-themed design isn"t just aesthetic—it reflects her strategic authority and military command style.
Cerydra"s Combat Arsenal
What Makes Her Tick
“Ascend: From Pawn to Queen” grants “Military Merit” buffs while building Charges (maxing at 8). Hit 6 Charges, and it upgrades to “Peerage”—72% CRIT DMG for Skills, 10% All-Type RES PEN, plus CC immunity. But here"s where it gets spicy: “Peerage” unlocks “Coup de Main,” letting buffed allies duplicate and immediately recast their Skills.
Yeah, you read that right. Skill spam central.
Her Ultimate instantly grants 2 Charges plus AoE Wind damage. The Talent provides 24% ATK buffs to “Military Merit” allies, while Cerydra dishes out 60% ATK Wind Additional damage whenever buffed allies attack.
The Numbers Game
Her passive guarantees 100% CRIT Rate and adds 18% CRIT DMG per 100 ATK above 2000 (capping at 360% CRIT DMG). E1 brings 16% DEF ignore, bumping to 20% for Skills in “Nobility.” E2 cranks damage up 40% for buffed characters—and a whopping 160% for Cerydra herself.
Building Your New Characters
Hysilens Setup
Go 4pc “Prisoner in Deep Confinement” with 2pc “Revelry by the Sea.” Main stats: EHR Body, SPD or ATK% Feet, Physical DMG Sphere, ATK% Rope. You"re targeting 120% EHR, 3600+ ATK, and 135+ SPD (129 with her signature weapon).
Her signature “Why Does the Ocean Sing” provides 40% EHR plus an “Enthrallment” debuff. F2P options include “Eyes of the Prey” or “It"s Showtime”—both solid choices without breaking the bank.
Cerydra Configuration
4pc “Sacerdos” Relived Ordeal" paired with 2pc “Lushaka, the Sunken Seas.” Main stats: ATK% Body, SPD Feet, ATK% or Wind DMG Sphere, ERR Rope. Target 4000+ ATK and 134+ SPD minimum.
Her signature “Epoch Etched in Golden Blood” delivers 64% ATK, 1 SP recovery, and 54% target Skill damage. F2P alternative? “The Forever Victual” from the event provides 32% ATK with stacking bonuses.
Team Building Strategies
Hysilens Compositions
Core team: Hysilens + Kafka + Black Swan + sustain (Huohuo or Gallagher work great). Kafka"s DoT detonation isn"t just recommended—it"s practically mandatory for Hysilens to shine. You could swap Black Swan for Ruan Mei if you need speed and damage bonuses instead.
Cerydra Synergies
She pairs beautifully with Phainon (enhanced Skills love “Coup de Main”) and Anaxa (hello, 4 Skills per turn). She"s built for single-target hypercarry strategies where one DPS needs maximum amplification.
Meta Shake-Up
Where They Stand
Hysilens pushes DoT teams to T0 in Memory of Chaos and T0.5 in Pure Fiction. This boost lifts Kafka to T0.5 and Black Swan to T1—a significant meta shift. Cerydra offers specialized support with incredible ceiling potential, though her compatibility remains somewhat niche.
Investment Breakdown
Materials You"ll Need
Hysilens demands 15x Fear-Stomped Flesh, 15x Courage-Torn Chest, 15x Glory-Aspersed Torso, 65x Invasive Clot, and 308k Credits. Traces require 8x Tracks of Destiny, 12x Daythunder Anamnesis, and 3M Credits.
Cerydra needs 15x Ethereal Omen, 15x Echoing Wail, 15x Eternal Lament, 65x Charred Bud of Twilight, and 308k Credits. Her traces eat up 18x Firmament Note.
Priority Order
Hysilens: Ultimate = Talent > Skill > Basic. Cerydra: Skill = Talent > Ultimate > Basic.
Pull Recommendations
Hysilens (★★☆☆☆): Only if you"re serious about DoT teams and already have Kafka or Black Swan. Without that foundation, skip entirely.
Cerydra (★★★☆☆): High value for Phainon or Anaxa owners. Otherwise, wait for more universal supports.
Reruns: Kafka (★☆☆☆☆) only if you"re building DoT from scratch. Silver Wolf (★★★☆☆) remains a solid universal debuffer.
Pro Tips and Optimization
Advanced Strategies
For Hysilens: Hit that 120% EHR breakpoint before chasing damage stats. Coordinate her Ultimate timing with your team"s damage phases, and save that A4 Trace DoT detonation for burst windows.
Cerydra requires reaching the 4000 ATK threshold for her passive breakpoints. Keep “Military Merit” on the same ally consistently, and time “Coup de Main” around that crucial 6-Charge threshold.
Common Pitfalls
Don"t neglect Hysilens" EHR for damage stats—it"s a trap. Poor team composition without DoT partners makes her dead weight. For Cerydra, underestimating ATK requirements or constantly switching buff targets mid-combat kills her effectiveness.
Your Burning Questions Answered
Q: Should I pull Hysilens without Kafka?
A: Hard no. Hysilens desperately needs DoT detonation mechanics that only Kafka provides reliably. Wait for Kafka"s rerun or build Black Swan first.
Q: How does Cerydra stack up against Robin or Ruan Mei?
A: She offers higher single-target amplification through “Coup de Main” but lacks their universal applicability. She excels specifically with Skill-dependent DPS—nowhere else.
Q: What"s the minimum investment for viability?
A: Hysilens needs E0S0, 4pc Prisoner, and a proper DoT partner minimum. Cerydra requires E0S0 with 4000+ ATK and a compatible DPS. Both demand serious relic farming commitment.
Q: Are they F2P friendly?
A: Not really. Hysilens needs specific team compositions that might not align with your roster. Cerydra benefits massively from her signature weapon, though the event weapon provides a decent alternative.
Bottom line? Both characters offer incredible potential in their niches, but they"re not universal powerhouses. Pull smart, build deliberately, and they"ll reward your investment handsomely.
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