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Nanally vs Skia

Nanally vs Skia — cross-Attribute DPS matchup (Anima vs Lakshana).

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Nanally if…

  • Your roster needs an Anima DPS more than another Lakshana DPS.
  • You prefer Nanally's Collins · Ultimate Arts + Summon identity over Skia's Pack Howl + Shadow Spike.
  • Flagship Anima hypercarry profile — high early-account impact and a centerpiece for Anima / Blossom-oriented teams.

Pick Skia if…

  • Your roster needs a Lakshana DPS more than another Anima DPS.
  • You prefer Skia's Pack Howl + Shadow Spike identity over Nanally's Collins · Ultimate Arts + Summon.
  • Playable A-Rank Lakshana option, but usually outclassed by limited S-Ranks for endgame.
Verdict

Nanally (Anima) and Skia (Lakshana) are both DPS picks, but they shore up different Attribute gaps. Prefer Nanally when flagship Anima hypercarry profile — high early-account impact and a centerpiece for Anima / Blossom-oriented teams. Prefer Skia when playable A-Rank Lakshana option, but usually outclassed by limited S-Ranks for endgame. Check signature Arcs, team shells, and who you already own before committing pulls.

At a Glance

Nanally
Stat
Skia
Anima
Attribute
Lakshana
DPS
Role
DPS
Plasma
Arc family
Gas
S-RankWinner
Rarity
A-Rank
Damage: A Team Utility: B Ease of Use: BWinner
Endgame ratings
Damage: B Team Utility: B Ease of Use: B
CRIT Rate
Scaling focus
CRIT Rate
Collins · Ultimate Arts + SummonWinner
Playstyle
Pack Howl + Shadow Spike
Moderate
Team flexibility
HighWinner
Sakiri / Jiuyuan / Iroi
Best support shell
Sakiri / Fadia / Haniel
Song of the Whale — Best lower-rarity Plasma Arc while chasing S-Rank.
F2P Arc
Watch Your Heads! — Best lower-rarity Gas Arc while chasing S-Rank.Winner
ExcellentWinner
A0 viability
Good

Strengths & Weaknesses

Nanally

Strengths
  • Plasma Arc compatibility keeps gear shared with same-family characters.
  • High-ceiling Collins combo kit with strong Plasma-Arc Anima damage.
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.

Skia

Strengths
  • Gas Arc compatibility keeps gear shared with same-family characters.
  • Straightforward Lakshana Gas kit — easy early carry when S-Rank options are missing.
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 Nanally

ATK buff during Authority is the biggest external multiplier.

With Skia

Groups enemies into Skia’s AoE and buffs ATK for Spike damage.

With Nanally

Damage share for a carry that wants to stay on-field.

With Skia

Damage share covers Skia during Pack Howl commit windows.

With Nanally

Second ATK aura + Ensemble damage while swapped out.

With Skia

Gugu ATK aura is the budget Sakiri substitute.

Best Builds (Signature)

Nanally

Arc

Ready-Ready

Cartridge

Fireflies and the Forest (4pc)

Main stats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG · Anima DMG · ATK%

Substats

CRIT Rate → CRIT DMG → ATK%

Skia

Arc

Contemplative Cat

Cartridge

Street Boxer (4pc)

Main stats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG · Lakshana DMG · ATK%

Substats

CRIT Rate → CRIT DMG → ATK%

Who Should You Pull?

Nanally
Pull Nanally if…
  • Your roster needs an Anima DPS more than another Lakshana DPS.
  • You prefer Nanally's Collins · Ultimate Arts + Summon identity over Skia's Pack Howl + Shadow Spike.
  • Flagship Anima hypercarry profile — high early-account impact and a centerpiece for Anima / Blossom-oriented teams.
  • Nanally is the stronger general pull priority for most accounts.
  • High-ceiling Collins combo kit with strong Plasma-Arc Anima damage.
Nanally Full Guide
Skia
Pull Skia if…
  • Your roster needs a Lakshana DPS more than another Anima DPS.
  • You prefer Skia's Pack Howl + Shadow Spike identity over Nanally's Collins · Ultimate Arts + Summon.
  • Playable A-Rank Lakshana option, but usually outclassed by limited S-Ranks for endgame.
  • Skia is cheaper to acquire and still covers the Lakshana DPS slot.
  • Straightforward Lakshana Gas kit — easy early carry when S-Rank options are missing.
Skia Full Guide