- Evanescia is a physical Elation DPS whose damage scales heavily off Crit DMG.
- Best relic set: 4-piece Everglorious with Punklord planar ornaments.
- Best light cone: her signature cone; Battle Pass cone is the top alternative.
- Stat goals: 210–220% Crit DMG without signature, 270–280% with it.
- Core teammate: Yao Guang — her presence is essentially mandatory for Elation teams.
Evanescia Kit Overview
Evanescia is a physical damage dealer built entirely around the Elation mechanic. Her entire kit converts Crit DMG into Elation damage and revolves around accumulating Certified Banger and energy in parallel — gaining one also grants the other (capped at 100 points per instance from this conversion).
Video Highlights:
- Full kit breakdown including Basic ATK, Skill, Ultimate, and Talent
- Best light cones ranked from signature to free-to-play options
- Relic and planar ornament recommendations with stat goals
- Team building ideas for Elation-centric compositions
| Ability | Effect |
|---|---|
| Basic ATK | Physical damage to a single enemy based on ATK |
| Skill | Physical damage to one enemy plus lesser damage to adjacent targets, gains 10 Punchline |
| Ultimate | AoE physical damage, then 5 instances of damage to random enemies |
| Talent | Elation equal to 20% of her Crit DMG; energy and Certified Banger gain each other |
| Technique | 100% ATK physical damage to all enemies, gains 20 Certified Banger |
Once she accumulates 240 energy, she consumes it to launch a Master Fox follow-up attack dealing physical damage to all enemies and regenerating 10 energy. While holding Certified Banger, her Skill deals 16% physical Elation damage, her Ultimate deals 24% to all enemies, and the Master Fox follow-up deals 25%.
Her A2 trace grants 30% Crit Rate in battle (scaling with enemy count: 3/2/1 enemies), which drastically lowers your Crit Rate gearing requirement — you only need 70% Crit Rate on the stat sheet without external buffs.
Her bonus abilities deserve attention:
| Trace | Effect |
|---|---|
| A2 | +30% Crit Rate in battle; Ultimate bounce count +1/+2/+4 by enemy count; converts 50% of teammates' Certified Banger gain |
| A4 | Master Fox attacks inflict 12% Vulnerability for 3 turns |
| A6 | Converts 50% of teammates' expiring Certified Banger into her own |
Best Light Cones Ranked
The signature light cone is the clear winner: 60% Crit DMG and 10% Energy Regen for having 120+ max energy (plus 0.3% per 10 excess energy, up to 360 points counted), and a 15% damage-taken increase on all enemies when using Elation Skill. Since Evanescia converts Crit DMG into Elation, every point of Crit DMG on the cone does double duty.
Sparkle's signature cone's defense-ignore requires four turns to fully stack, and Evanescia often skips her own turns to avoid expiring Certified Banger — expect slow stacking in practice.
| Light Cone | Key Stats | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Signature cone | 60% Crit DMG, 10%+ Energy Regen, 15% Vulnerability | ★★★★★ |
| Sparkle's signature | 48% Crit DMG, defense ignore on Elation (slow stacks) | ★★★★ |
| Battle Pass cone | 12–20% Crit Rate, up to 40% Elation, stacks fast | ★★★★ |
| Tomorrow Together | 12–24% Crit DMG, 8–12% team Elation on Ultimate | ★★★ |
| Musician's Adventures (F2P) | 12–20% All-type boost, stacking vulnerability | ★★★ |
Whale Pick
- Signature cone
- Everything she wants in one package
- Best long-term investment
Budget Pick
- Battle Pass cone
- 20% Crit Rate + 40% Elation
- Stacks quickly, never expires
Free-to-Play Pick
- Musician's Adventures
- Simple, effective, stacking vulnerability
- Beats Tomorrow Together overall
Note on A Little Getaway: its 20–40% Elation and defense ignore only apply to the Elation Skill, not her Ultimate or Master Fox follow-up — her main damage sources. It's only worth using at high refinements if nothing better is available.
Relic Sets, Ornaments & Stat Goals
For relics, 4-piece Everglorious is effectively the only real option: the 2-piece grants 16% Crit DMG (which converts directly into Elation), and the 4-piece grants up to 20% defense ignore on Elation damage as allies accumulate Punchline — trivial to maintain on an Elation team.
| Slot | Best Main Stat | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Body | Crit DMG | Non-negotiable |
| Feet | ATK% (avoid Speed) | Taking turns expires Certified Banger |
| Planar Sphere | Physical DMG > ATK% | Best sub-stats acceptable |
| Link Rope | Energy Regen | Fuels the 240-energy loop |
For planar ornaments, Punklord is the only fully-functional set: 8% Elation plus 32% Crit DMG once you reach 80% Elation in combat — which happens almost immediately.
Speed on Evanescia causes her to take extra turns, which expires her Certified Banger — a major damage loss. Run ATK% (or even HP/DEF) boots with great sub-stats instead.
Sub-stat priorities:
- Crit DMG: no upper limit — stack as high as possible
- Crit Rate: reach 100% in battle (70% base + 30% from A2; only 60% or 50% with Yao Guang's signature cone on the team)
- ATK%: nice bonus, not a chase stat
If you lack a full Everglorious set at release, run 2-piece Wave Strider + 2-piece Everglorious for double 16% Crit DMG, or mix in a Crit Rate 2-piece (Scholar) if needed.
Step-by-Step Build Roadmap
Farm the Core Set
Prioritize the Everglorious cavern and Punklord planar zone. Aim for Crit DMG body and Energy Regen rope first — these are the make-or-break pieces.
Hit Crit Rate Threshold
Reach 70% Crit Rate on the stat sheet (adjust down to 60%/50% based on Yao Guang signature cones on the team) so you sit at 100% in battle with the A2 trace.
Stack Crit DMG
Push toward 210–220% Crit DMG without a signature cone, or 270–280% with one. There is no cap — more is always better.
Assemble the Team
Add Yao Guang as the core support, then fill with EMC or a sub-DPS and a sustain unit.
Optimize Rotation
Avoid unnecessary turns on Evanescia. Let energy and Certified Banger accumulate to keep the Master Fox follow-up cycling.
A finished Evanescia should hit: 100% in-battle Crit Rate, 210%+ Crit DMG (270%+ with signature), 4-piece Everglorious, Punklord ornaments, and an Energy Regen rope.
Best Team Compositions
Yao Guang is the non-negotiable anchor — she force-procs Elation buffs including rare All-Type RES PEN, and her signature cone's Crit Rate boost directly lowers Evanescia's gearing needs. Without Yao Guang, her performance drops sharply regardless of other teammates.
| Slot | First Choice | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Elation Support | Yao Guang | None viable currently |
| Third Slot | EMC (free) | Sparkle (E2+, sub-DPS), E2 Cyrene |
| Sustain | Wo Wo | Any usable sustain; Pearl when released |
Additional flex options:
- E2 Cyrene: refills both Yao Guang's and Evanescia's Ultimates — but only worth it at E2
- Summer Robin: powerful buffs; when advancing units, prefer advancing Yao Guang over Evanescia to avoid expiring Certified Banger
- RMC: helps with Ultimate charging alongside Cyrene setups
Sparkle can outperform EMC as a sub-DPS at high investment (around E2), but EMC is free and more accessible — most players should default to EMC.
Evanescia Milestones:
- Secure 4-piece Everglorious relic set
- Reach 100% Crit Rate in battle
- Hit 210%+ Crit DMG (270%+ with signature)
- Add Yao Guang to the team
- Equip Energy Regen link rope
FAQ
Q: Why should I avoid Speed on Evanescia?
Taking extra turns causes her Certified Banger to expire, which is a significant damage loss. Run ATK% (or defensive main stat) boots with good sub-stats, and avoid advancing her with support abilities unless you have surplus Certified Banger.
Q: How much Crit Rate does Evanescia actually need?
Her A2 trace grants 30% Crit Rate in battle, so you need 70% on the stat sheet. With Yao Guang's signature cone on the team, that drops to 60%; with a second copy on another unit, 50%.
Q: Is Evanescia viable without Yao Guang?
Not really. Like every current Elation DPS, her performance tanks without Yao Guang's force-proc Elation buffs and All-Type RES PEN. She should be considered a package deal with Yao Guang.
Q: What is the best free-to-play light cone for Evanescia?
Musician's Adventures is the top F2P pick, providing an All-type damage boost and stacking vulnerability. It slightly outperforms Tomorrow Together, and only a high-refinement A Little Getaway beats it among budget options.