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Manato
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Spook Shack A Fire-element Rupture specialist from Spook Shack. Manato utilizes HP-consuming mechanics and the unique Molten Edge state to deal massive Fire damage while maintaining self-sustain through healing abilities and damage reduction.
Recommended Equipment & Build
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Qingming Birdcage
SCRIT Rate increased by 32%. When the equipper uses EX Special Attack, character gains Qingming Companion effect.
Cloud Flow - CRIT Rate increased by 32%; When the equipper uses [EX Special Attack], character gains [Qingming Companion] effect, stacking up to 2 floors for 15 seconds. Enters combat with 2 floors directly, repeated triggers reset the duration; Each floor of [Amplification] effect increases equipper's Ether DMG by 12.8%, and increases Ultimate or EX Special Attack's Ether Sheer DMG by 16%.
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Grill O'Wisp
AThe equipper's Fire DMG increases by 24%. When the equipper's HP decreases, their CRIT Rate increases by 24% for 5s.
Caged Fire - The equipper's Fire DMG increases by 24%. When the equipper's HP decreases, their CRIT Rate increases by 24% for 5s.
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Puzzle Sphere
AUpon launching an EX Special Attack, the equipper's CRIT DMG increases by 25.6% for 12s.
Ingenious Craft - Upon launching an EX Special Attack, the equipper's CRIT DMG increases by 25.6% for 12s. Additionally, if the target's current HP is below 50% of their Max HP, EX Special Attack DMG increases by 32%.
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Radiowave Journey
AWhen launching a Chain Attack or Ultimate, the equipper gains 1 stack of a buff effect.
Easy Strides - When launching a Chain Attack or Ultimate, the equipper gains 1 stack of a buff effect. Each stack increases the equipper's Sheer Force by 128, stacking up to 3 times, and lasting 12s. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.
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Woodpecker Electro
Increases CRIT Rate by 8%.
Yunkui Tales
HP +10%
When using EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate, CRIT Rate increases by 4%, stacking up to 3 times and lasting 15s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. When having 3 stacks of this effect, Sheer DMG increases by 10%.
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Branch & Blade Song
Increases CRIT DMG by 16%.
Yunkui Tales
HP +10%
When using EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate, CRIT Rate increases by 4%, stacking up to 3 times and lasting 15s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. When having 3 stacks of this effect, Sheer DMG increases by 10%.
Build Notes
Main Stats: Disk 4 - CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG, Disk 5 - Fire DMG, Disk 6 - HP%. Substats: CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG, HP%, ATK%. Manato excels as a Fire DPS who utilizes HP mechanics for enhanced damage output while maintaining survivability through self-healing and damage reduction abilities.
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Skills & Abilities
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Blazing Wind Slash
Perform up to three forward slashes, dealing Physical DMG. During each slash, pressing Special Attack triggers Scorchwind, causing the attack to deal increased Fire DMG.
Blazing Wind - Misty Slash
Unleash up to four forward slashes, dealing Fire DMG. If Manato's HP is above 30% when the skill is activated, 3.5% of his Max HP will be consumed.
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Radiant Blade
A quick dash dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Radiant Blade - Zanshin
Deliver a quick strike forward, dealing Ether DMG.
Radiant Blade - Battle Sweep
This Dodge Counter is a Whim. When activated, summons an Ethereal figure that delivers a downward attack in a circular area ahead, dealing Ether DMG. If not in the Dream state, Lucia gains 20 Dream Points upon using this Whim. This effect can trigger once every 5s. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
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Return to Ashes
Slash forward at enemies, dealing Fire DMG. If hit by an enemy during the skill, restore 20% of missing HP when unleashing the slash. The healing effects of Special Attack: Return to Ashes and Special Attack: Return to Ashes - Sacrifice have a shared cooldown and can trigger once every 20s. If hit by an enemy during the skill, the slash is enhanced. DMG taken is reduced by 40% while using this skill. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
Return to Ashes - Sacrifice
Enter a charging state, consuming up to 10% of Max HP and gaining 100 Blazing Heart. HP consumption will at most reduce Manato's HP to 30% of Max HP. Release the button to activate Special Attack: Return to Ashes. If struck during the skill, the slash heals 20% of missing HP. The healing effects of Special Attack: Return to Ashes and Special Attack: Return to Ashes - Sacrifice have a shared cooldown and can trigger once every 20s. If hit by an enemy during the skill or if charging reaches a certain duration, the slash is enhanced. DMG taken is reduced by 40% while using this skill. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
Return to Ashes - Fall
Jump up and unleash a falling slash on enemies in front, dealing massive Fire DMG. Upon activating the skill, restore 33% of Max HP. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
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Blazing Eruption
Hurls his sword forward, then charges the enemy to trigger an explosion, dealing massive Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Charge, Great Armor!
Jump into the air and deliver a falling slash at enemies in front, followed by an explosion, dealing massive Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable while performing the powerful strike.
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Lone Shadow - Regroup
Slashes and punches enemies in front, dealing Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Lone Shadow - Mountain Stand
Parries the enemy's attack, inflicting massive Daze and dealing Fire DMG. Gain 75 Blazing Heart upon activating this skill. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Lone Shadow - Breaking Fang
Unleash multiple slashes at enemies ahead, dealing Fire DMG. Repeated presses allow up to 7 extra consecutive slashes. During the consecutive slashes, if Manato's HP is above 30%, 2% of Max HP is consumed. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. The DMG taken during the consecutive slashes is reduced by 60%, and Anti-Interrupt Level is increased.
Mighty Molten Edge
Manato gains extra Sheer Force based on his Max HP, with every 1 point of Max HP increasing Sheer Force by 0.1. All Fire DMG Manato deals is Sheer DMG, ignoring enemy DEF and using his Sheer Force stat as the DMG Multiplier. When Manato uses Special Attack: Return to Ashes - Sacrifice or a Defensive Assist, he accumulates Blazing Heart, up to a maximum of 100 points. At 75 Blazing Heart, Manato enters the Molten Edge state. While in the Molten Edge state, Manato consumes 5 Blazing Heart per second. When Blazing Heart is fully depleted, he exits Molten Edge. While in the Molten Edge state, Manato's Basic Attacks are enhanced, and he can use EX Special Attack: Return to Ashes - Fall. When consuming HP during Basic Attack: Blazing Wind - Misty Slash or during the consecutive slashes from an Assist Follow-Up, that attack's CRIT DMG increases by 25%and the Adrenaline Generation Rate increases by 100%. While in the Molten Edge state, Manato's CRIT Rate increases by 10%, and his Fire DMG increases by 10%.
Rekindled Heart
When Manato uses his Ultimate, he gains 8 stacks of Remnant Flame, and when using a Chain Attack, he gains 4 stacks of Remnant Flame, lasting 60s, stacking up to 20 times. Repeated triggers reset the duration. While launching Basic Attack: Blazing Wind - Misty Slash or during the consecutive slashes of an Assist Follow-Up, if his HP is below 100% of Max HP, one stack of Remnant Flame is consumed to restore 2% of his Max HP.
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Drifter's Rules of Survival
While in the Molten Edge state, Manato ignores 8% of a target's Fire RES. After being hit by an enemy while using Special Attack: Return to Ashes or Special Attack: Return to Ashes - Sacrifice, press Normal Attack to trigger an Assist Follow-Up.
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Enter the Realm of Urban Legends
Basic Attack, Assist, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2.
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Childhood Oath
Max HP increases by 8%. During Special Attack: Return to Ashes and Special Attack: Return to Ashes - Sacrifice, when Manato takes fatal DMG, he remains in battle, with his HP not dropping below 1.
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Lone Shadow Returns to the Pack
Basic Attack, Assist, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2.
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Beyond Dreams of the Past
When Special Attack: Return to Ashes hits a Stunned enemy, Manato gains 75 Blazing Heart and 4 stacks of Remnant Flame, and pressing Normal Attack will launch an Assist Follow-Up. This Remnant Flame effect can trigger once every 20s. When his Assist Follow-Up hits an enemy, Manato's Fire DMG increases by 3% for 8s, stacking up to 5 times. Repeated triggers reset the duration.