Arcane vs Da Pan
Arcane vs Da Pan — two damage Operators (Nature vs Physical) competing for the same roster slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Arcane if…
- You need a Nature DPS Operator and Arcane's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Arcane's Nature Infliction + Corrode identity over Da Pan's Damage Dealer + Lift.
- Pull Arcane if you want one Operator who can carry two jobs.
Pick Da Pan if…
- You need a Physical DPS Operator and Da Pan's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Da Pan's Damage Dealer + Lift identity over Arcane's Nature Infliction + Corrode.
- Da Pan is a real Physical Striker, but he sits below Mi Fu and Rossi on the Monument damage ladder.
Arcane and Da Pan are both DPS investments that answer different account needs across Nature and Physical. Arcane shines when Pull Arcane if you want one Operator who can carry two jobs. Da Pan is the better commit when Da Pan is a real Physical Striker, but he sits below Mi Fu and Rossi on the Monument damage ladder. Compare signature builds, team requirements, and your existing supports before pulling either.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Arcane
- Battle Skill "Jadecrushing Grid" — SKILL DESCRIPTION: Creates a Jadecrushing Grid that deals Nature DMG and applies Nature Infliction to enemies within the area of effect. Intellect (N) ≥ Will (N
- Combo Skill "Yinglung Stance IV" — Intellect (N) ≥ Will (N), Array Arcana: INT is ACTIVE. COMBO TRIGGER: When Nature Infliction or at least 2 stacks of non-Nature Arts Infliction are applied on a
- Ultimate "Gloompurge" — SKILL DESCRIPTION: Arcane creates a Gloompurger Array that immediately deals Nature DMG to enemies within the area of effect (AOE). When hitting an enemy within
- Needs the right element pairing — off-element squads leave Arcane's kit half-used.
- Investment cost is real before the kit feels smooth in longer fights.
Da Pan
- Battle Skill "FLIP DA WOK!" — SKILL DESCRIPTION: Takes out a wok, quickly charges it up, and performs a powerful wok flip that deals Physical DMG and Lift to the enemy.
- Combo Skill "MORE SPICE!" — COMBO TRIGGER: When an enemy reaches 4 stacks of Vulnerability. SKILL DESCRIPTION: Swings the wok at the enemy to deal massive Physical DMG and Crush. This Crus
- Ultimate "CHOP 'N DUNK!" — SKILL DESCRIPTION: Da Pan slams the chopping board to forcibly Lift all enemies in the area of effect in front of him. This is followed by a 6-sequence flurry o
- Wants dedicated setup time — dropping Da Pan into a random squad without infliction / stagger support softens the damage window.
- Field-time sensitive; heavy multi-DPS rotations can truncate the dump.
Shared Team Members
With Arcane
Gilberta applies Arts Susceptibility and Nature enablement, then amps the dump with her Ultimate. She is the premium Arts support seat next to Arcane.
With Da Pan
Gilberta applies Arts Susceptibility and Nature enablement, then amps the dump with her Ultimate. She is the premium Arts support seat next to Da Pan.
Best Builds (Signature)
Weapon
Type 42: Solemn Phalanx
Gear set
Hot Work
Main stats
Body Intellect · Hands CRIT / Nature DMG · Kits Arts Intensity / Nature DMG
Substats
Intellect > Arts Intensity > HP%
Weapon
Amaranthine Tassel
Gear set
Grizzled Edge
Main stats
Body Strength · Hands CRIT / Physical DMG · Kits Arts Intensity / Physical DMG
Substats
CRIT Rate ≥ CRIT DMG > ATK% > Arts Intensity
Who Should You Pull?
- You need a Nature DPS Operator and Arcane's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Arcane's Nature Infliction + Corrode identity over Da Pan's Damage Dealer + Lift.
- Pull Arcane if you want one Operator who can carry two jobs.
- INT form is a top-end Nature/Cryo damage engine — especially on the second Ultimate — while WILL form groups enemies, applies Nature and Cryo Susceptibility, and plugs into existing Monument teams as an enabler.
- Arcane is a stronger general pull priority for your roster.
- You need a Physical DPS Operator and Da Pan's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Da Pan's Damage Dealer + Lift identity over Arcane's Nature Infliction + Corrode.
- Da Pan is a real Physical Striker, but he sits below Mi Fu and Rossi on the Monument damage ladder.
- He can hold a Physical slot while you save for a crush carry, or cover a second team when the account needs two Physical clears.
- Battle Skill "FLIP DA WOK!" — SKILL DESCRIPTION: Takes out a wok, quickly charges it up, and performs a powerful wok flip that deals Physical DMG and Lift to the enemy.