Tsubasa

1. Tsubasa Overview

Tsubasa is a versatile ice DPS and buffer, excelling in ranged combat while providing valuable team utility. Her ability to stack attack buffs through her Concentrate mechanic makes her a flexible pick for both solo play and coordinated teams. With a calm demeanor and sharp archery skills, she’s a disciplined fighter who thrives in frost-focused compositions.

Stats improve as she levels up, with ATK and CRIT scaling particularly well for late-game DPS roles.

Awakening

Tier	Awakening Effect
1200	Piercing Cold: At 3 Concentrate stacks, gain 15% crit rate.
4000	Frostbite: Crit hits reduce skill cooldown by 1s (1s cooldown).

Her Awakening tiers dramatically boost her buffing capabilities, making her an essential pick for teams needing consistant damage output. Prioritize reaching 1200 points early for the crit rate boost.

Tsubasa’s Gifts

• Liked Gifts: Strange Seed, Limited-Edition Poster, Snow Globe.
• Disliked Gifts: None specified.

She favors gifts tied to nature and art, reflecting her connection to Aida’s legacy. Avoid generic items like energy drinks or gadgets.

Profile

• Age: 17
• Height: 165cm
• Affiliation: Heirs of Aida
• Personality: Stoic and focused, Tsubasa values loyalty above all. Her icy exterior hides a deep commitment to her allies.

Voice Actors

• JP: Yui Ishikawa (famous for Mikasa in Attack on Titan)
• EN: Suzie Yeung (known for Yuffie in Final Fantasy VII Remake)

2. Tsubasa’s Weapon: Icewind Arrow

A elegant bow that synergizes perfectly with Tsubasa’s frost-based kit, enabling both sustained DPS and burst damage.

High CRIT stat ensures frequent crits, especially when paired with her Awakening effects.

Weapon Advancements

Rank	Effect
1★	Skill/Discharge hits grant 1 Concentrate stack (max 3). Each stack boosts ATK by 1.5%.
3★	At 3 stacks, crit rate +15%.
5★	Hitting airborne enemies deals 30% more damage.
6★	Concentrate ATK boost increased to 2.5% per stack.

Reaching Advancement 3 is a game-changer, turning Tsubasa into a crit monster. At A6, she becomes a top-tier DPS, rivaling limited banner characters.

Weapon Passive Effects

• Frost Resonance: Increase frost damage by 15% and frost resistance by 25% when equiped with another frost weapon.

This passive solidify her role in mono-ice teams. Pair her with Frigg or Meryl for maximum synergy.

Attacks and Skills

• Normal Attack: Shoot up to 6 arrows. Hold to charge for a AoE frost explosion.
• Dodge + Attack: Fire 3 piercing arrows that inflict Chill, slowing enemies by 30% for 5s.
• Skill: Piercing Shot: Summon a frost tornado dealing 567% ATK + 30% splash damage. Pro tip: Use this to group enemies for combos!
• Discharge: Frosted Barrage: Unleash 12 arrows in a wide arc, each dealing 155% ATK. Perfect for clearing mobs or finishing bosses.

Upgrade Materials

• Weapon EXP: Nanofiber Frame, Carbon Fiber (farmable in Hykros or gacha).
• Advancement: Flame Gold (from pulling duplicates) or Icewind Arrow Shards (event shops).

3. Tsubasa’s Matrices

Set Effects (4-Piece SSR)

Pieces	Effect
2	Increase frost damage by 15% / 18% / 21% / 25% when attack chilled enemies.
4	After using a skill, crit damage +30% / 40% / 50% / 60% for 15s.

Her matrices turn her into a burst powerhouse. The 4-piece effect combo’s perfectly with her skill-spam playstyle.

Alternative Matrices

• 2pc Samir + 2pc Shiro: Balances crit damage and shatter for hybrid builds.
• 4pc Frigg: Boosts frost field uptime in mono-ice teams.
• F2P Option: 2pc Pepper + 2pc Sobek for energy regeneration and survivability.

4. Playstyle Guide

Team Compositions

• Mono Ice: Tsubasa + Frigg + Meryl
• Why it works: Frigg’s frost field buffs Tsubasa’s damage, while Meryl shatters shields.
• Hybrid DPS: Tsubasa + Nemesis + King
• Why it works: Nemesis provides healing and volt resonance, while King handles shield breaking.

Rotation

1. Open with Piercing Shot to apply Chill and gain Concentrate stacks.
2. Spam charged shots to exploit frost AoE damage.
3. Use discharge when enemies are grouped for max burst.
4. Repeat skill/discharge to maintain buff uptime.

Suitable Matrices

• Best-in-Slot: 4pc Tsubasa for crit damage synergy.
• Budget Pick: 2pc Crow (crit rate) + 2pc Samir (damage boost).

How to Get Tsubasa

• Standard Banner: Pull using Gold Nucleus (low pity system).
• Black Gold Shop: Buy her for 120 Black Gold after obtaining her once.

Should You Build Tsubasa?

Pros	Cons	Verdict
✅ Strong F2P option ✅ Flexible team roles ✅ Scales well with investment	❌ Relies on high advancements ❌ Skill-heavy playstyle	Yes

5. Final Verdict

Tsubasa is a must-build for players invested in frost teams or seeking a reliable ranged DPS. Her ability to buff allies while dealing massive damage make her a versatile pick. While she shine brightest at A6, even at lower advancements she’s a valuable asset. Prioritize her if your needing a character who excels in both solo and co-op content—just don’t forget to dodge!

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