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Welcome to this v7.0 Beta Guide where I'll talk about one of the newly added stigmata sets
Please read this article in Dark Mode for the best experience 
INDEX
1. INTRODUCTION
2. HOW TO OBTAIN
3. ANALYSIS & SKILL DETAILS
4. STIGMATA COMPARISON
5. GAMEPLAY
6. CONCLUSION
Let's dive in~ 
★ INTRODUCTION ★
With the v7.0 a new stigmata set will be added to the game: [Pericles].
In this guide I will explain the set, compare it to other stigmata options and talk about its usefulness on other Valkyries of similar use.
This stigmata set is the new signature DPS equipment of the great and amazing [Herrscher of Sentience].
For a detailed look at her newly added DPS signature weapon, please check out my Weapon Guide
★ HOW TO OBTAIN ★
◆ After the v7.0 update you can obtain the stigmata set [Pericles] through Equipment Expansion Supply.
• Guarantees one up Equipment (weapon or stigmata) in 30 pulls
★ ANALYSIS & SKILL DETAILS ★
Pericles (T)
- Speech of Honor -
GENERAL SELF BONUS:
◆ +25% Physical DMG
◆ +20% Total DMG in Burst Mode
This stigma can be used by any Physical Burst DPS.
Unfortunately there aren't many of them at the moment.
The only notable one is Bright Knight: Exclesis, while the others are very old and low ranked ones like Swallowtail Phantasm and Night Squire.
Pericles (M)
- Art of Acropolis -
GENERAL SELF BONUS:
◆ +12% Crit Rate
◆ +24% Total DMG to Burst or Ultimate ATK's
This single piece can also be used by any Physical Burst DPS.
Pericles (B)
- Delian League -
GENERAL SELF BONUS:
◆ +25% Crit DMG for 15s if using Weapon Active outside of Burst
(Translation has an error here and says 'burst DMG' instead of Crit DMG, I looked up CN translations and tested it in game and it is indeed Crit DMG)
◆ +25% extra Crit DMG if entering Burst while first effect is still active
This single piece rovides a massive 50% boost in Crit DMG but is once again only usable by Physical Burst Valkyries.
Furthermore the Weapon Active has to be tied into the gameplay to activate all effects.
2-piece Bonus
- Maritime Empire -
GENERAL SELF BONUS:
Ultimate boosts:
◆ +35% Physical DMG
◆ +30% Crit DMG
for 1s
This 2-piece effect is retty weird on the first glance...1s buff? Is this an error?
No it isn't. This buff is only useful on Valkyries who deal huge amounts of DMG with their Ultimate.
I cannot think of any other user for this 2-piece effect since all single pieces are tied to Burst but the only other usable Physical Burst Valkyrie doesn't deal DMG with her Ultimate activation and thus cannot take advantage of this buff.
3-piece Bonus
- Golden Era -
GENERAL SELF BONUS:
◆ +15% Crit DMG
◆ +20% / 45% Physical DMG for 15s after spending 60/120 SP in one action
◆ +20% Crit Rate if playing with only 1 Valykrie
This 3-piece effect is very strong ut requires the use of 120 SP which isn't possible for any other Physical Burst Valkyrie that isn't Herrscher of Sentience.
The last buff is only useful in Elysian Realm.
★ STIGMATA COMPARISON ★
Test Runs
Note!
All following tests were done using the signature weapon of every DPS (HoS is using the Brick and changes are noted).
All other team members are using their complete signature equipment.
Herrscher of Sentience
Note!
Please keep in mind that [Pericles] is designed for the DPS gameplay and does not have any support effects!
It is not an alternative option for Shattered Swords when playing her as a support!
Bright Knight: Excelsis
Rotations
Usable on other Valks?
Well not really tbh...
As already seen during the analysis of the effects, this set is bsolutely tied to a specific Valkyrie type, which is Physical Burst and not many Valykries have this trait.
On top of that it also requires the use of 120SP in one action and an Ultimate that deals DMG when activating it.
Bright Knight can use this set as a substitute and is probably the best user of it who isn't named Herrscher of Sentience.
However it is better to craft her BiS instead.
[Pericles] is best used only on Senti
....
Otherwise she'll get mad anyways
Affixes
I hope for you that you saved your 23/23 Affix mats for this moment!
Only the best for Senti after all.
★ GAMEPLAY ★
★ CONCLUSION ★
Is it worth to get this stigmata set?
The real question is...
Do you want to turn your Senti into a broken DPS or not?
The only answer to this is 'YATTA!'
Jokes aside.
This set is really strong and is the cherry on top of the Senti DPS cake.
However if you do not have the ressources to get the set I would recommend to get the Weapon and use either Shattered Sword or Sirin Ascendent T + Dirac MB on her.
The difference is there of course but the DMG should be good enough for anything below Nirvana.
If you want the best for our Senti then you should absolutely get the set.
Do not forget that you need Herrscher of Rebirth as a support to make use of the new DPS playstyle!
That's it~ 
Thanks to every captain who will read my guide and I hope it will be useful to you! 
As always I wish everyone lots of fun in Honkai and may Ai-Chan bless you with luck in the gacha! 
Credits
A big thanks to my best friendViolet for always creating the amazing visuals 
Another big thanks to Gabryc for providing the test results and other material
Without you I wouldn't be able to create these guides 
