Shi Assoc. South Section 5

At a Glance

Below 50% HP, S2 Flashing Strike gains Coins and becomes much stronger in both clashes and damage. Deliberately lowering HP and repeatedly using enhanced S2 is her main pattern.

Core Mechanics

• S2 — Flashing Strike: While her HP is below 50%, the skill's first and second Coins are duplicated, effectively doubling its Coins. Each Coin hit increases Poise Count by 1/2.
• Ways to lower HP: The Defense skill Counter lets her take the opponent's attack and strike back, so it works when you want to lower her HP on purpose. However, no counter occurs if she is staggered by the enemy's attack.
• S3 — Catch Breath: +50% Critical damage with 5 or more Poise Count. On Coin Ⅱ Critical Hit, if her HP is below 25%, she heals HP equal to 100% of the damage dealt. Use it to recover when her HP has dropped too far.
• Poise: S1 Flying Sword and S3 grant Poise, and S2 and Counter increase Poise Count. S1 grants +1/3 more Poise below 50% HP.
• Combat passive — Walking the Line of Death (2 Envy Owned; unlocked at Uptie Ⅱ): Below 50% HP, +1 Poise gained from skill effects.

How to Use

Early on, lower her HP to below 50%, for example by taking hits with Counter. Once the condition is met, prioritize S2 and push through with the extra Coins' damage. If her HP drops below 25%, recover with S3's Critical Hit. In consecutive battles where HP carries over, you can also lower her HP beforehand and enter the next battle. In the Mirror Dungeon, the combination with the E.G.O Gift Resolution, which always treats her as below 50% HP, is especially strong.

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  Roseate Desire: S2 (Lust) and S3 (Wrath) supply the required affinities.
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  Ardor Blossom Star: S1 (Envy), S2 (Lust), and S3 (Wrath) supply the required affinities, and the Corrosion skill's HP cost helps power up her skills that strengthen below 50% HP.