Chen Qianyu vs Perlica
Chen Qianyu vs Perlica — two support-side (enabler / buffer / SP battery) Operators (Physical vs Electric) competing for the same roster slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Chen Qianyu if…
- You need a Physical Support Operator and Chen Qianyu's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Chen Qianyu's Lift + Stagger identity over Perlica's Electric Infliction + Electrify.
- Chen Qianyu exists to keep Physical crush setups fed so Mi Fu never stalls — infliction and enabler duty, not a second carry.
Pick Perlica if…
- You need a Electric Support Operator and Perlica's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Perlica's Electric Infliction + Electrify identity over Chen Qianyu's Lift + Stagger.
- Perlica is the Electrification uptime Arts buffers are measured against — free Electrification from Combo Skill, fast Electric Infliction from Battle Skill, and enough personal Arts damage that she is not a pure aura stick.
Chen Qianyu and Perlica are both Support investments that answer different account needs across Physical and Electric. Chen Qianyu shines when Chen Qianyu exists to keep Physical crush setups fed so Mi Fu never stalls — infliction and enabler duty, not a second carry. Perlica is the better commit when Perlica is the Electrification uptime Arts buffers are measured against — free Electrification from Combo Skill, fast Electric Infliction from Battle Skill, and enough personal Arts damage that she is not a pure aura stick. Compare signature builds, team requirements, and your existing supports before pulling either.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Chen Qianyu
- Battle Skill "Ascending Strike" — SKILL DESCRIPTION: Performs an uppercut slash at the target enemy, dealing Physical DMG and Lift.
- Combo Skill "Soar to the Stars" — COMBO TRIGGER: When an enemy becomes Vulnerable. SKILL DESCRIPTION: A slashing dash that passes through the target enemy and deals Physical DMG and Lift to all
- Ultimate "Blade Gale" — SKILL DESCRIPTION: A 7-sequence slash attack that deals Physical DMG with each sequence to the target enemy. The final slash sequence deals even more DMG.
- Needs the right element pairing — off-element squads leave Chen Qianyu's kit half-used.
- Investment cost is real before the kit feels smooth in longer fights.
Perlica
- Battle Skill "Protocol ω: Strike" — SKILL DESCRIPTION: Unleashes a bolt of electro-magnetic energy that deals Electric DMG and Electric Infliction to enemies in a small area.
- Combo Skill "Instant Protocol: Chain" — COMBO TRIGGER: When controlled operator performs a Final Strike on any enemy. SKILL DESCRIPTION: Unleashes stored electro-magnetic energy to bombard the target,
- Ultimate "Protocol ε: 70.41K" — SKILL DESCRIPTION: Tele-protocols a massive piece of orbital debris into the battlefield with devastating impact. All enemies in the area of effect suffer massi
- Needs the right element pairing — off-element squads leave Perlica's kit half-used.
- Investment cost is real before the kit feels smooth in longer fights.
Shared Team Members
With Chen Qianyu
The Endministrator is a Physical sub-DPS who lands heavy single hits. Beside Chen Qianyu, they add Crush pressure during the same Physical amp windows.
With Perlica
The Endministrator is a Physical sub-DPS who lands heavy single hits. Beside Perlica, they add Crush pressure during the same Physical amp windows.
With Chen Qianyu
Wulfgard applies and consumes Combustion for Heat damage. Next to Chen Qianyu, he is a Heat damage partner who wants the same Combustion uptime.
With Perlica
Wulfgard applies and consumes Combustion for Heat damage. Next to Perlica, he is a Heat damage partner who wants the same Combustion uptime.
Best Builds (Signature)
Weapon
Rapid Ascent
Gear set
Swordmancer
Main stats
Body Agility · Hands CRIT / Physical DMG · Kits Arts Intensity / Physical DMG
Substats
Agility > Arts Intensity > HP%
Weapon
Oblivion
Gear set
Pulser Labs
Main stats
Body Intellect · Hands CRIT / Electric / Arts DMG · Kits Arts Intensity / Electric / Arts DMG
Substats
Intellect > Arts Intensity > HP%
Who Should You Pull?
- You need a Physical Support Operator and Chen Qianyu's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Chen Qianyu's Lift + Stagger identity over Perlica's Electric Infliction + Electrify.
- Chen Qianyu exists to keep Physical crush setups fed so Mi Fu never stalls — infliction and enabler duty, not a second carry.
- That is a narrower yes than pulling a premier buffer: you take her because your Physical team is missing the setup beat.
- Chen Qianyu is a stronger general pull priority for your roster.
- You need a Electric Support Operator and Perlica's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Perlica's Electric Infliction + Electrify identity over Chen Qianyu's Lift + Stagger.
- Perlica is the Electrification uptime Arts buffers are measured against — free Electrification from Combo Skill, fast Electric Infliction from Battle Skill, and enough personal Arts damage that she is not a pure aura stick.
- Arcane, Rossi, Zhuang Fangyi, and Last Rite teams all treat her as standard Arts support for a reason.
- Perlica is a stronger general pull priority for your roster.