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Haniel vs Jiuyuan

Haniel vs Jiuyuan — cross-Attribute Support matchup (Psyche vs Anima).

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Haniel if…

  • Your roster needs a Psyche Support more than another Anima Support.
  • You prefer Haniel's A Melody Named Haniel + Summon identity over Jiuyuan's Final Settlement + Rose Pact.
  • Accessible A-Rank Psyche utility from Sterry Express.

Pick Jiuyuan if…

  • Your roster needs an Anima Support more than another Psyche Support.
  • You prefer Jiuyuan's Final Settlement + Rose Pact identity over Haniel's A Melody Named Haniel + Summon.
  • Elite Standard Board support — AoE grouping plus self-heal.
Verdict

Haniel (Psyche) and Jiuyuan (Anima) are both Support picks, but they shore up different Attribute gaps. Prefer Haniel when accessible A-Rank Psyche utility from Sterry Express. Prefer Jiuyuan when elite Standard Board support — AoE grouping plus self-heal. Check signature Arcs, team shells, and who you already own before committing pulls.

At a Glance

Haniel
Stat
Jiuyuan
Psyche
Attribute
Anima
Support
Role
Support
Solid
Arc family
Solid
A-Rank
Rarity
S-RankWinner
Damage: C Team Utility: A Ease of Use: A
Endgame ratings
Damage: C Team Utility: S Ease of Use: AWinner
ATK%
Scaling focus
ATK%
A Melody Named Haniel + Summon
Playstyle
Final Settlement + Rose PactWinner
HighWinner
Team flexibility
Moderate
Sakiri / Fadia / Iroi
Best support shell
Sakiri / Iroi / Edgar
The Forgotten — Best lower-rarity Solid Arc while chasing S-Rank.Winner
F2P Arc
The Forgotten — Best lower-rarity Solid Arc while chasing S-Rank.
Good
A0 viability
ExcellentWinner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Haniel

Strengths
  • Solid Arc compatibility keeps gear shared with same-family characters.
  • Gugu ATK aura is the best early A-Rank team ATK option on Solid Arcs.
Weaknesses
  • Team comps above cover premium, alt, and budget shells — swap partners by what you own.
  • Pull targets are editorial — weigh against your account needs and limited banner plans.

Jiuyuan

Strengths
  • Solid Arc compatibility keeps gear shared with same-family characters.
  • Anima grouping and Final Settlement CC for Sterry Express shells.
Weaknesses
  • Team comps above cover premium, alt, and budget shells — swap partners by what you own.
  • Pull targets are editorial — weigh against your account needs and limited banner plans.

Shared Team Members

With Haniel

Authority damage eats Haniel’s ATK aura.

With Jiuyuan

Authority carry Jiuyuan supports.

With Haniel

Optional double-buff premium — drop for a second DPS if overcapped.

With Jiuyuan

ATK buff.

With Haniel

Heal + Regression for melee Authority commits.

With Jiuyuan

Heal seat.

With Haniel

Extra Anima Assists and filler damage.

With Jiuyuan

Budget Anima carry.

Best Builds (Signature)

Haniel

Arc

Day Off

Cartridge

Devil's Blood: Curse (4pc)

Main stats

ATK% / Charge Efficiency · Attribute DMG · HP%

Substats

ATK% → Charge Efficiency → CRIT Rate

Jiuyuan

Arc

Day Off

Cartridge

Fireflies and the Forest (4pc)

Main stats

ATK% / Charge Efficiency · Attribute DMG · HP%

Substats

ATK% → Charge Efficiency → CRIT Rate

Who Should You Pull?

Haniel
Pull Haniel if…
  • Your roster needs a Psyche Support more than another Anima Support.
  • You prefer Haniel's A Melody Named Haniel + Summon identity over Jiuyuan's Final Settlement + Rose Pact.
  • Accessible A-Rank Psyche utility from Sterry Express.
  • Haniel is free / permanent — invest gear if you play the form; never spend limited pulls on the character.
  • Haniel is cheaper to acquire and still covers the Psyche Support slot.
Haniel Full Guide
Jiuyuan
Pull Jiuyuan if…
  • Your roster needs an Anima Support more than another Psyche Support.
  • You prefer Jiuyuan's Final Settlement + Rose Pact identity over Haniel's A Melody Named Haniel + Summon.
  • Elite Standard Board support — AoE grouping plus self-heal.
  • Jiuyuan is the stronger general pull priority for most accounts.
  • Anima grouping and Final Settlement CC for Sterry Express shells.
Jiuyuan Full Guide