[6.4 BETA] Kiana's Imaginary Performance Mei'd True

Welcome to the FINAL Post for 6.4!!~

After looking at Herrscher of Finality's kit offers, we will be jumping an extra mile to check out how well she performs as a with her companions Bronya and Mei, where she performs best.

If you're still trying to learn Herrscher of Finality, I would love for you to check out the following guide first!!

Herrscher of Finality Guide

For the remainder of the guide let's use the following abbreviations when applicable.

HFN - Herrscher of Finality

HoO - Herrscher of Origin

HTR - Herrscher of Truth

Contents are:

1. Signature Weapon + Alternatives

2. Signature Stigmata Set + Alternatives

3. General Rotation

4. Team Composition

5. Superstring Dimension

6. Memorial Arena

7. Final Remarks

1. Signature Weapon

To quickly recap, these are the best weapon choices at different stages of the game or gacha journey.

Best in slot weapon, mandatory for ensuring a smooth rotation

Alternatives

Domain of Incandescence

Only if HoF has it already

Tranquil Arias

Less consistent, but better than the next option when timed properly

Judgment of Shamash

Free weapon from co-op raid, the extra damage against ignited enemies has 100% uptime. Other than that, the weapon is a placeholder until acquiring her signature weapon.

2. Signature Stigmata Set

Should be prioritized if HFN will be your main damage dealer

Alternatives

In terms of alternatives, there is already a variety of sets for HFN to choose from.

However, since most fire sets have a charged attack activation and/or HP loss requirement, mixiing different pieces may yield better results than a full set. This can be seen in the case of Himeko T being better than 2 set Leeuwenhoek. That said, if you only have one set to work with, there is no need to pursue alternate options. In the long run, getting full set Kiana Kaslana is the most optiomal decision,

Unless of course we get an powerful G4 Fire Set further down the road!

3. Team Composition and General Rotation

Original Herrscher Trio

In the MEMORIAL ARENA, HoO should take the lead since she provides additional SP for herself and Kiana, leading to more ults, higher damage and, therefore, a higher score.

Rotation:

Start with Bronya

1. Weapon active skill > Combo for as much weapon as possible 
2. For the first transformation, unlocking one weapon is sufficient since there is a long animation.
3. Cast her ultimate for joint burst 

Switch to Kiana via Joint QTE

1. Weapon active skill
2. Combo attack 

Switch to Mei via QTE

1. Weapon active skill
2. Wait for evasion icon to light up again 
3. Evade into a basic attack to fill gauge
4. Combo Attack 
5. Cast Ultimate for Joint Burst again

Switch back to Kiana

1. Weapon active skill again
2. Combo again 
3. Hold Evasion for Absolute Time Fracture
4. Spam Basic Attack until Descent Stacks are depleted or ATF is close to ending
5. Cast Joint Ultimate 

Notes:

1. If SP is low, forgo their ultimate
2. Absolute time fracture is not always up for every rotation so forgo or save it accordingly.
3. Try to cast Kiana’s ultimate before buffs expire in the buffs’ tab.

Dedicated Fire Damage Dealer - Mainly for Ignite Oriented Weathers

Here, HTR provides elemental bonuses and breach, Ai Hyperion further boosts damage, enables QTEs, keeps the boss ignited and regenerates SP for the team.

Rotation:

Start with Bronya

1. Weapon active skill and quickly tap her basic attack button

Switch into Ai Hyperion via QTE

1. Active skill until fire ring spawns
2. Cast her ultimate

QTE Back to Bronya

1. Switch to Continuum Form
2. Cast Combo Attack into Ultimate

Switch into Kiana via QTE

1. Weapon active skill
2. Combo attack
3. Spam basic attacks until Descent is full
4. More Combo Attack
5. Cast her ultimate

Notes:

Ultimates can be skipped if SP or the boss' HP is low.

Kiana can immediately ult to finish off a boss for higher scores.

Azure Empyrea

While an outdated option, players without HTR but have AzE can use her as a breach support.

She can also inflict ignite, provide a bit of SP regeneration and buff fire damage by a fair amount.

However, do not prioritize her over HTR, since the latter is essentially a direct upgrade to her.

Raven

Also outdated after Ai Hyperion's release, but if the boss only requires one or two rotation to defeat, Raven can offer herself at a reasonable value. Still, she is more for players who got her gear than a long term solution.

5. Superstring Dimension

As an IMG type Valkyrie, she is neutral against PSY, Mech and BIO, advantaged against IMG, and disadvantaged against QUA.

Alongside with her damage orientation, she can take on virtually any boss that isn't resistant/immune to fire and elemental damage, weathers that hinder melee damage.

With that in mind, these are some of the bosses who she can take on and top score with equal playing field to other choices, be it having their ideal team comp, signature equipment and optimal rotations.

Gameplay Example

Imaginary Type Bosses

Herrscher of Dominance

PE may still be the best for this boss if she is able to instantly skip P1, which is possible at lower disturbances and/or higher levels of equipment investment.

False God Otto

PE may still be the best for this boss if she is able to one shot the final phase, which is possible at lower disturbances and/or higher levels of equipment investment.

Husk Mysticism 

Try to switch Kiana in before the orbs spread out to wipe them out simultaneously. Doing so would save extra time for buffs.

Husk Existentialism 

Even though Kiana has a bat and hitting home runs on this boss is satisfying, it is still easier to do so with Bronya and should be done with her to unlock weapons and transition smoothly.

Miscellaneous 

Homu

Absolute Time Fracture helps extend the Bloodthirsty Buff, allowing for extra free damage

Symphony Benares

HoO and HFN will be doing the majority of the damage here.

There is generally no problem doing sufficient damage with the general rotation but if there is a gear disparity between any one of them, readjustments will be required, e.g. skipping Kiana's ult, not MALICE EXPUNGING on HoO etc.

Diabolic Kevin

Same caveat with Benares, if one element out-damages the other, consider readjusting certain parts of the rotation to circumvent that.

Both Benares and Kevin cater towards the Triple Herrscher Team Comp as they require multiple elements for maximum damage potential.

Scrappy Herrscher of Corruption

Use HTR to quickly dispel the hitcount shield and instantly tag into HFN

5. Memorial Arena

Since HFN prefers to provide a peformance instead of one shotting bosses on her own, she is more suited for taking on SSS rank bosses, since those usually have massive HP pools.

The team comp remains the same, with the only notable difference being that HoO should lead the team for additional SP, and HTR having to forgo her ultimate on the first rotation.

6. Closing Remarks

Without Herrscher of Truth and Herrscher of Origin, Herrscher of Finality is just another fancy fire damage dealer on par with or slightly weaker than her predecessor, the Herrscher of Flamescion against fire weather bosses and Palatinus/HTR for IMG bosses. 

As her name suggests, she should be the FINAL piece of the puzzle for vanquishing bosses, which is reflected by the support her story self has received to achieve this final form.

That said, if you’re in awe of her aesthetics, playstyle, or are looking for a dazzling bridge companion without meeting the prerequisites to make her combat prowess second to none, do get her! There’s always another chance to get her best support. Good luck also! Seeing how the next patch hosts a big spending event. May your gacha endeavours cross the boundaries of finality~