- Evanescia relics come down to one damage set: Magical Girl with Punklorde planars.
- Guaranteed main stats: CRIT DMG chest and Energy Regen rope — always.
- Orb and boots are flexible: Physical DMG% / ATK% for damage, or HP / DEF for survivability.
- Substat goals: 100% in-combat CRIT Rate (A2 trace adds 30%) and 200–240% CRIT DMG.
- ATK is low priority — only about 10% of her damage profile scales on ATK.
Evanescia Relics Overview: Why Her Build Is So Narrow
Evanescia is an Elation DPS whose damage engine runs on Certified Banger generation and ultimate spam, not on raw attack or speed. That unusual kit directly shapes her Evanescia relics choices: most of her generation comes from allies and Aha Instants rather than her own actions, so set effects that reward extra turns or high ATK lose significant value on her.
Currently there is very little build diversity. She runs the Magical Girl relic set for damage and Punklorde as the planar ornament of choice, with Izumo as an acceptable but slightly weaker alternative thanks to its CRIT Rate bonus.
Video Highlights:
- Evanescia is a slower-paced Elation carry with only one real damage relic set.
- Eagle set is actively weakened on her: extra actions barely help and can hurt Certified Banger uptime.
- Main stats matter more than usual: CRIT DMG chest and Energy rope are guaranteed picks.
- Substat targets: 100% in-combat CRIT Rate, 200–240% CRIT DMG pre-combat.
Even though Evanescia can spam ultimates, Eagle's extra actions do very little for her. Most of her Banger and Energy generation comes from allies and Aha Instants, and too many of her own actions can actually reduce Certified Banger uptime. Skip this set.
Best Relic Sets Compared
| Relic Set | Rating | Why It Works (or Doesn't) |
|---|---|---|
| Magical Girl (4pc) | ★★★★★ | The only current damage set for Evanescia; boosts her Elation damage profile directly |
| Eagle (4pc) | ★★☆☆☆ | Extra actions add little; generation comes from allies; can hurt Banger uptime |
| Hybrid 2pc + 2pc | ★★★☆☆ | Acceptable while farming, but strictly weaker than a full Magical Girl set |
| Izumo (planar) | ★★★★☆ | OK CRIT Rate alternative; a few percent behind Punklorde |
| Punklorde (planar) | ★★★★★ | Best planar; no real competitor for her damage output |
Magical Girl + Punklorde
- Best overall setup
- Maximum Elation damage
- Zero real competition currently
Magical Girl + Izumo
- Solid CRIT Rate option
- A few percent weaker
- Good if Punklorde rolls are bad
Eagle Sets
- Not recommended
- Extra actions add little value
- Can disrupt Banger economy
Sorry, no build diversity right now — but that is actually good news. You only need to farm one relic set and one planar set, letting you dump every spare resource into substat quality instead of chasing sidegrades.
Main Stats by Slot
Only two slots have guaranteed picks. Everything else is a genuine preference call based on your team, content, and substats.
| Slot | Best Main Stat | Alternatives | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | CRIT DMG | None | CRIT Rate chest risks overcapping due to her A2's 30% in-combat CRIT Rate |
| Boots | ATK% or SPD | HP% / DEF% | Highly fight-dependent; see breakdown below |
| Orb | Physical DMG% or ATK% | HP% / DEF% | DMG% and ATK% are nearly identical in value; defensive orbs are viable |
| Rope | Energy Regen | None | Energy scales her entire kit — more ults and more Bangers |
Energy Regen scales everything for Evanescia. Her Banger and Energy conversions both benefit, meaning a single energy rope effectively grants extra ultimate casts per cycle. An ATK% rope buffs only the small ATK-scaled slice of her kit and ignores the rest.
Boots: SPD vs ATK%
- SPD boots (134 breakpoint): Useful if an extra action on wave 2 cycle 0 makes or breaks an ultimate, such as in Memory of Chaos or Apocalyptic Shadow. Also lets her hold buffs like Elation MC's Elation technique longer.
- ATK% boots: Fine for slower setups. Going slower preserves Certified Banger and buffs like Sacerdos' 36% CRIT DMG stacks from Elation MC, but ATK boots themselves add little direct damage.
- HP / DEF boots: A real option for sustainless runs where survivability is the bottleneck.
Both SPD and ATK boots are legitimate. Pick based on your substat quality and the fight: if the 134 breakpoint changes your ultimate timing, go SPD; otherwise ATK% or even defensive mains are perfectly fine.
Substat Goals and Farming Steps
| Stat | Target | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| CRIT Rate | 100% in-combat | A2 grants 30% that does not show pre-combat — do not overcap |
| CRIT DMG | 200–240% pre-combat | Feeds her 20% CRIT DMG-to-Elation conversion; lower is fine with Mushy |
| SPD | Base or 134 | Breakpoint only matters if it changes ult timing on wave 2 |
| ATK | Flexible | Only ~10% of her damage scales on ATK; not a priority |
Lock the Guaranteed Mains
Start with a CRIT DMG chest and an Energy Regen rope on Magical Girl pieces. These two slots have no alternatives worth considering.
Decide Boots and Orb
Choose SPD or ATK boots based on fight pacing, then DMG% or ATK% orb for damage — or HP/DEF on either slot if you run sustainless and need the bulk.
Roll CRIT Substats
Push CRIT DMG toward 200–240% while keeping in-combat CRIT Rate at 100%. Remember the hidden 30% from her A2 trace when planning.
Pair With the Right Planar
Equip Punklorde once available; run Izumo as an interim if its CRIT Rate helps you hit the 100% cap comfortably.
Validate in Real Fights
Test in 3-target and 5-target content. If your ults consistently land when needed and you survive, the build is done — do not chase perfect ATK rolls.
Evanescia Relic Checklist:
- Full 4pc Magical Girl relic set equipped
- CRIT DMG chest locked in
- Energy Regen rope equipped
- 100% in-combat CRIT Rate reached
- 200–240% pre-combat CRIT DMG reached
- Punklorde planar set (or Izumo interim) complete
If you skip a sustain, defensive main stats on the orb and boots are a legitimate build path. Sacrificing a small damage slice on an Elation carry for survivability is often the better trade in speedrun teams.
Relics in Context: Kit, Light Cone, and Teams
Relics do not exist in a vacuum. Evanescia's signature light cone provides 60% CRIT DMG, roughly 20.8% total Energy Regen, and a 15% Vulnerability on Elation Skills — meaning your relic substats can lean even harder into CRIT DMG while the cone covers energy needs. If using Mushy instead, lower CRIT DMG targets are acceptable.
Her best team context is Yaoguang + Elation MC + Huohuo, where Yaoguang's Aha Instants and EMC's Banger generation battery her ultimates, and Huohuo's 96 Energy per ult converts into 96 Certified Bangers. A slower Evanescia also enables Sacerdos stacking on EMC for up to 36% extra CRIT DMG — another reason ATK or defensive boots outperform expectations.
For most players the order is: solid Evanescia relics first, then E1 (one of the best E1s available to her), then either her signature light cone (S1) or E2. E1 adds 20% RES PEN plus a free Elation Skill on every Master Fox attack — a massive damage and energy loop upgrade that outvalues gear min-maxing.
FAQ
Q: What are the best Evanescia relics?
A 4-piece Magical Girl set with Punklorde planar ornaments. This is currently the only competitive damage setup; Izumo planars are an acceptable slightly weaker alternative for the CRIT Rate.
Q: Should I use CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG on the chest?
Always CRIT DMG. Evanescia's A2 trace grants 30% CRIT Rate in combat that does not display pre-combat, so a CRIT Rate chest will likely overcap and waste rolls.
Q: Is the Eagle set good on Evanescia?
No. Despite her ultimate spam, most of her Certified Banger and Energy generation comes from allies and Aha Instants. Extra actions add little and can hurt Banger uptime.
Q: SPD or ATK boots for Evanescia?
Both are valid. Use SPD (134) if the extra action changes your ultimate timing in fights like Memory of Chaos; otherwise ATK% boots, or even HP/DEF boots for sustainless runs, are perfectly fine.