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The old character Sparkle and Black Swan is about to get buffed in HSR 4.0! Let's dive in this article and take a look about the latest information about the Buffs!
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▍HSR 4.0 Sparkle Buffs
• Skill
Dreamdiver
Increases the CRIT DMG of a designated ally by 24% of Sparkle's CRIT DMG plus 45%, lasting for 2 turn(s). And at the same time, advances this ally's action by 50%.
When Sparkle uses this ability on herself, the Action Advance effect will not trigger.
lasting for 1 turn(s) -----------------------> lasting for 2 turn(s)
• Ultimate
The Hero with a Thousand Faces
Recovers 6 Skill Point(s) for the team. If Skill Points overflow, Sparkle gains 1 stack of "Mask" for each point that overflows. When an ally character's turn ends, if the team has fewer Skill Points than the maximum, Sparkle consumes 1 stack of "Mask" to recover 1 Skill Point for the team, until the limit is reached. Then, grants all allies "Cipher". For ally targets with "Cipher," the DMG Boost effect provided by Sparkle's Talent increases by an additional 5% per stack, lasting for 3 turn(s).
Recovers 4 Skill Points -----------------------> Recovers 6 Skill Points
Skill Point(s) can be overflowed
increases by an additional 10% per stack -----------------------> increases by an additional 5% per stack
lasting for 2 turn(s) -----------------------> lasting for 3 turn(s)
• Talent
Red Herring
While Sparkle is on the battlefield, additionally increases the max number of Skill Points by 2. Whenever an ally target consumes 1 Skill Point, all enemies' DMG received increases by 3%. This effect lasts for 2 turn(s) and can stack up to 4 time(s).
DMG dealt increases by 6% -----------------------> DMG received increases by 3%
stack up to 3 time(s) -----------------------> stack up to 4 time(s)
• Technique
Unreliable Narrator
After using Technique, grants all allies Misdirect for 20 seconds. Characters with Misdirect will not be detected by enemies, and entering battle in the Misdirect state recovers 3 Skill Point(s) for the team and regenerates 20 Energy for Sparkle.
Addition: Regenerates 20 Energy for Sparkle
• Bonus Ability
Almanac
Using Basic ATK additionally regenerates 10 Energy. When an ally character who possesses the CRIT DMG Boost effect provided by the Skill consumes Skill Points, Sparkle additionally regenerates 1 Energy.
Artificial Flower
If an ally consumes 3 or more Skill Points in a single action, Sparkle's next Skill usage will not consume Skill Points.
Nocturne
Increases ATK for all allies by 45%. When an ally character possesses the CRIT DMG Boost effect provided by the Skill, their All-Type RES PEN increases by 10%.
Increases ATK for all allies by 15% -----------------------> Increases ATK for all allies by 45%
Quantum-Type allies' ATK by 5%/15%/30% -----------------------> All-Type RES PEN increases by 10%
• Eidolons
1. Suspension of Disbelief
Increases the ATK of ally targets with "Cipher" by 40%. When the battle starts or when using Skill, increases Sparkle's SPD by 15%, lasting for 2 turn(s).
The Cipher effect granted by the Ultimate lasts for 1 extra turn -----------------------> When the battle starts or when using Skill, increases Sparkle's SPD by 15%, lasting for 2 turn(s).
▍HSR 4.0 Black Swan Buffs
• Skill
Decadence, False Twilight
Deals Wind DMG equal to 90% of Black Swan's ATK to one designated enemy target and any adjacent targets. At the same time, there is a 100% base chance of reducing the DEF of the enemy target and the adjacent targets by 20.8%, lasting for 3 turm(s).
Delete: At the same time, there is a 100% base chance of inflicting 1 stack of "Arcana"on the target enemy and the adjacent targets.
• Ultimate
Bliss of Otherworld's Embrace
Inflicts "Epiphany" state on all enemies for 2 turm(s). Then deals Wind DMG to all enemies equal to 120% of Black Swan's ATK. In "Epiphany" state, enemy targets take 25% increased DMG. When gaining 1 stack of "Arcana," there is a 50% fixed chance to gain 1 additional stack, and "Arcana" stacks won't be halved after dealing DMG at the start of the turn.
While afflicted with Epiphany, enemies take 25% increased DMG intheir turn -----------------------> In “Epiphany" state, enemy targets take 25% increased DMG.
Delete: If enemies are also inflicted with Arcana, they are considered to be simultaneously afflicted with Wind Shear, Bleed, Bum, and Shock.
Addition: When gaining 1 stack of "Arcana," there is a 50% fixed chance to gain 1 additional stack, and "Arcana" stacks won't be halved after dealingDMG at the start of the turn.
• Talent
Impair
Each time an enemy target takes DoT, there is a 65% base chanceto inflict 1 stack of "Arcana."
When an enemy target is in "Arcana" state, they are also considered to be in Wind Shear, Bleed, Burn, and Shock states. At the start of each turn, they take Wind DoT equal to 240% of Black Swan's ATK, after which the stack count is halved. Each stack of "Arcana" increases this DMG multiplier by 12%. "Arcana" can stack up to 50 time(s). Additional stacks beyond the limit can still be applied, but will be removed after dealing DMG.
"Arcana" DMG ignores 20% of the target's DEF. Only when "Arcana" deals DMG at the start of the enemy target's turn, adjacent targets additionally take Wind DoT equal to 180% of Black Swan's ATK.
Addition: When an enemy target is in "Arcana" state, they are also considered to be in Wind Shear, Bleed, Burn, and Shock states.
Then Arcana resets to1 stack -----------------------> The stack count is halved
Addition: Additional stacks beyond the limit can still be applied, but will be removed after dealing DMG.
When there are 3 or more Arcana stacks, deals Wind DoT equal to 180% of Black Swan's ATK to adjacent targets, with a 65% base chance of inflicting 1 stack of Arcana on adjacent targets. When there are 7 or more Arcana stacks, enables the current DoT dealt this time to ignore 20% of the target's and adjacent targets' DEF. -----------------------> "Arcana" DMG ignores 20% of the target's DEF. Only when "Arcana" deals DMG at the start of the enemy target's turn, adjacent targets additionally take Wind DoT equal to 180% of Black Swan's ATK.
• Technique
From Facade to Verité
After this Technique is used, there is a 150% base chance for each enemy to be inflicted with 1 stack of "Arcana" at the start of the next battle. For each successful application of "Arcana" on a target, inflicts another stack of "Arcana" on the same target. This process repeats until "Arcana" fails to be inficted on this target. For each successive application of "Arcana" on a target, its base chance of success is equal to 50% of the base chance of the previous successful infliction of "Arcana" on that target.
• Bonus Ability
Viscera's Disquiet
After using Skill to attack one designated enemy that has Wind Shear, Bleed, Burn, or Shock, each of these debuffs respectively hasa 65% base chance of inflicting 1 extra stack of Arcana. -----------------------> When an enemy target is attacked by Black Swan, there is a 65% base chance of inflicting 5 stack(s) of "Arcana" on them.
Goblet's Dredges
Every time an enemy target receives 1 instance of DoT during asingle attack by an ally, there is a 65% base chance for the target tobe inflicted with 1 stack of Arcana. -----------------------> 100% base chance to be inflicted with the DEF reduction effect from the Skill, which lasts for 3 turn(s).
Addition: After using Basic ATK or Ultimate, there is also a 100% base chance to inflict the DEF reduction effect from the Skill on enemy targets hit, which lasts for 3 turn(s).
Delete: The maximum number of stacksthat can be inflicted during 1 single attack is 3.
Candleflame's Portent
Increases this unit's DMG by an amount equal to 60% of Effect Hit Rate, up to a maximum DMG increase of 72%. -----------------------> Increases the DMG dealt by all allies by an amount equal to 60% of Black Swan's Effect Hit Rate, up to a maximum DMG increase of 72%.
• Eidolons
2. Weep Not For Me, My Lamb
When an enemy target afflicted with "Arcana" is defeated, there is a 100% base chance of inflicting 6 stack(s) of "Arcana? on adjacent targets. -----------------------> When enemy targets enter the battle, there is a 100% base chance to inflict 30 stack(s) of "Arcana" on them.
4. In Tears We Gift
Under the "Epiphany" state, increases the DMG taken by enemy targets by 20%, and Black Swan regenerates 8 Energy at the start of each turn or when they are defeated.
Addition: Under the "Epiphany" state, increases the DMG taken by enemy targets by 20%
Delete: While in the Epiphany state, enemy targets have their Effect RES reduced by 10%.
Delete: This Energy Regeneration effect can only trigger up to 1 time while Epiphany lasts.
6. Pantheon Merciful, Masses Pitiful
Increases maximum stacks of "Arcana" by 20.
When an enemy target is attacked by Black Swan's teammates, Black Swan has a 65% base chance to inflict 1 stack of "Arcana" on the target.
Every time Black Swan inflicts 1 stack of "Arcana" on an enemy target, the number of stacks added is additionally increased by 1.
Addition: Increases maximum stacks of "Arcana" by 20.
▍Should I Pull for Sparkle and Black Swan in HSR 4.0?
If you're looking for a versatile support unit with action economy and CRIT boosting, Sparkle might be the better pick. However, if you favor dealing massive damage through DoTs and debuffs, Black Swan's synergy with her team can be highly effective. Both are now stronger than before, so if you have the Stellar Jade to spare, pulling for either one can enhance your team depending on your specific needs and current roster.
Recommended Team Comps for Sparkle in HSR 4.0
Sparkle + Archer + Sunday + Hyacine
Recommended Team Comps for Black Swan in HSR 4.0
Black Swan + Kafka + Hysilens + Hyacine
▍Conclusion
In HSR 4.0, both Sparkle and Black Swan have received significant buffs, making them formidable additions to any team. Sparkle now offers enhanced support capabilities, with improved CRIT DMG boosting, action advancement for allies, and better skill point recovery. Her Eidolons further improve her utility, making her a top-tier support character. On the other hand, Black Swan excels in dealing DoT damage with her "Arcana" stacks, and her new buffs increase her damage potential and debuffing abilities. She is especially strong in teams focused on DoT and debuffs, synergizing well with characters like Kafka. Both characters shine in their respective roles, and the decision to pull for them depends on your team's needs-Sparkle for support and Black Swan for damage output.
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