Character Progression & Resource Priority Guide
2026-02-15·11 min read·★ 9
Version: 1.0 | Read time: 20 min | Updated: 2026-02-15
Core Philosophy
Focus resources on ONE main DPS first. Spreading resources = weak team.
Main DPS vs Support Priority
Investment Order
| Priority | Role | Investment Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Main DPS | MAX everything |
| 2 | Core Sub DPS | 80% investment |
| 3 | SP Support | 60% investment |
| 4 | Healer/Flex | 40% investment |
Resource Allocation
Main DPS: 50% of all resources
Sub DPS: 25% of resources
Supports: 25% split among rest
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Skill Upgrade Priority
General Priority
| Rank | Skill Type | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ultimate | Biggest damage spike |
| 2 | Battle Skill | Main rotation |
| 3 | Combo Skill | Passive bonus |
| 4 | Passives | Last |
By Role
Main DPS: Ultimate > Battle Skill > All others Sub DPS: Battle Skill > Combo Skill > Ultimate Support: Combo Skill > Battle Skill > Ultimate
Skill Level Breakpoints
| Level | Investment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | Low | Early progression |
| 5-7 | Medium | Standard target |
| 8-10 | High | Only main DPS |
Breakthrough Value Analysis
Level Breakpoints
| Level | Materials | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 20→40 | T2 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential |
| 40→50 | T3 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Big stats |
| 50→60 | T3+ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid |
| 60→70 | T4 | ⭐⭐⭐ Diminishing |
| 70→80 | T4+ | ⭐⭐ Expensive |
| 80→90 | T5 | ⭐ Endgame only |
Recommended Stops
- F2P: Stop at 60 for supports
- Low spender: 70 for main team
- Dolphin: 80 for mains
- Whale: 90 everything
Breakthrough Order
- Main DPS to 60 FIRST
- Sub DPS to 50
- Main DPS to 70
- Supports to 50
- Then expand
Weapon Decisions
Refinement vs Multiple Characters
Refine ONE weapon if:
- It's signature/best-in-slot
- Main DPS weapon
- Big refinement bonus
Spread weapons if:
- Generic weapons
- Support weapons
- Multiple characters need it
Weapon Upgrade Priority
| Priority | Weapon | Level Target |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Main DPS | MAX |
| 2 | Sub DPS | 80% of max |
| 3 | Supports | 60% of max |
Refinement Value
| Refinement | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | Base | Always worth |
| R2 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Good spike |
| R3 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Solid |
| R4 | ⭐⭐ | Diminishing |
| R5 | ⭐ | Whale territory |
Gear Enhancement
Enhancement Priority
| Slot | Priority | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Crown | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Crit stats |
| Goblet | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Element/Phys DMG |
| Timepiece | ⭐⭐⭐ | ATK% |
| Others | ⭐⭐ | Secondary |
When to Enhance
- Enhance: Good main stat + 2+ good subs
- Hold: Wrong main stat
- Fodder: Wrong set + bad stats
Set Priorities
- 4pc set bonus > substats (usually)
- Good 2pc + 2pc > bad 4pc
- Temporary gear is okay early
4-Week Progression Roadmap
Week 1: Foundation
Focus: Main DPS to 40-50
- Complete story for free pulls
- Basic AIC setup
- Daily routine established
Week 2: Core Team
Focus: Main DPS to 60, Sub DPS to 40
- First weekly boss clears
- Expand AIC production
- Start gear farming
Week 3: Optimization
Focus: Team to 50-60 average
- Skill upgrades
- Better gear sets
- Weekly boss on harder difficulty
Week 4: Advancement
Focus: Main DPS to 70+
- Abyss progression
- Event completion
- Secondary team start
Resource Efficiency Tips
Do's
✅ Focus one character at a time ✅ Use resin efficiently ✅ Plan weekly boss materials ✅ Save for rate-up banners
Don'ts
❌ Level everyone equally ❌ Waste materials on bad gear ❌ Ignore skill upgrades ❌ Over-invest in 4-stars early
Quick Reference
New Player Priority
- Main DPS to 60 (skills 6/6/6)
- Weapon to max level
- 4pc gear set (any stats)
- Sub DPS to 50
- Then optimize