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.
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
Strengths & Weaknesses
Nanally
- Plasma Arc compatibility keeps gear shared with same-family characters.
- High-ceiling Collins combo kit with strong Plasma-Arc Anima damage.
- 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
- Gas Arc compatibility keeps gear shared with same-family characters.
- Straightforward Lakshana Gas kit — easy early carry when S-Rank options are missing.
- 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)
Arc
Ready-Ready
Cartridge
Fireflies and the Forest (4pc)
Main stats
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG · Anima DMG · ATK%
Substats
CRIT Rate → CRIT DMG → ATK%
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?
- 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.
- 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.