Chixia
Gallant Blaze
Free—Chixia is an early Fusion Sub DPS filler. Liberation “Blazing Flames” deals a focused attribute damage hit as the named setup tool. Best with Encore / Changli / Verina. Shockwave Outro is filler damage—don’t build her like a limited hypercarry. Skip when premium Fusion units already fill both sides.
Chixia is a 4★ Fusion Sub DPS who fights with a Pistols. Liberation “Blazing Flames” deals a focused attribute damage hit as the named setup tool. Forte “Heroic Bullets” converts Forte resources into an enhanced damage cast. Outro “Leaping Flames” deals a focused attribute damage hit as the named setup tool.
Overview
Quick Build
Weapon
Best-in-slot 5★ Pistols
Signature / premium option when available — largest personal damage or utility spike.
Echo Set
Molten Rift (5pc)
Default Sonata match for this role/element package.
4-Cost
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Main stat
3-Cost
Fusion DMG
Main stat
1-Cost
ATK%
Substats
CRIT Rate ≥ CRIT DMG > ATK% > Energy Regen
Strengths
- Liberation “Blazing Flames” deals a focused attribute damage hit as the named setup tool — that window is where Chixia’s clear speed actually shows up.
- Forte “Heroic Bullets” converts Forte resources into an enhanced damage cast, so resource banking is mandatory, not optional filler.
- Aerial / plunge routes give flexible dodge and reposition options mid-combo.
- Dodge Counter recoveries let you rejoin the combo after a mistimed i-frame.
Weaknesses
- Needs a real on-fielder to cash out coordinated / Off-field hits — Chixia is not a full clear unit alone.
- Energy and Forte “Heroic Bullets” tuning feel awkward until Concerto breakpoints are learned.
- 4★ ceiling is real — expect to rotate them out when a premium option takes the same niche.
Forte Priority
“Blazing Flames” — deals a focused attribute damage hit as the named setup tool. Level first.
“Heroic Bullets” — converts Forte resources into an enhanced damage cast.
Primary generator / setup tool for Liberation and Forte.
Opens rotations and often refunds Concerto or setup buffs.
“Leaping Flames” — deals a focused attribute damage hit as the named setup tool.
Stat Priority
Quick swap into Chixia → “Whizzing Fight Spirit” for coordinated / off-field setup → “Blazing Flames” when available → “Leaping Flames” back to Main DPS.
Refine timings once you learn Concerto breakpoints for your specific team.
Weapons
CRIT Rate / ATK%
Any well-refined 5★ Pistols with CRIT or ATK.
Why it works —Flexible premium stand-in while farming signature.
ATK% / Energy Regen
Accessible Pistols option for early investment.
Why it works —Best F2P path — refine and swap off once a 5★ lands.
Echoes
Team Compositions
Brant core with Chixia: Encore is the Dual-DPS / quickswap partner. Chixia opens Stellarealm / heals, then Brant takes the buffed damage window.
Chixia is the off-field / swap amp — coordinated pressure and Outro into Brant before their Liberation.
Brant's the perfect partner for Chixia, because he can contribute to a lot of the team's total damage while amplifying Chixia's Fusion and Skill DMG by 20 and 25% respectively.
Encore shares field time with Brant — trade Intro / Outro so both Liberation windows get amp coverage.
Forte & Resonance Chain
Forte
Basic Attack Chixia fires up to 4 consecutive shots, dealing Fusion DMG. Heavy Attack Chixia enters the aiming state for a more powerful shot. The aimed shot fired after charging finishes deals Fusion DMG. Mid-air Attack Chixia consumes STA to perform consecutive shots at the target in mid-air, dealing Fusion DMG. Dodge Counter Use Basic Attack after a successful Dodge to attack the target, dealing Fusion DMG.
Chixia unleashes a flurry of shots, dealing Fusion DMG. Whizzing Fight Spirit has 2 initial charges.
Chixia fires up fast shots at nearby enemies, dealing Fusion DMG.
Max Thermobaric Bullets is increased by 10 rounds. The damage of Resonance Skill Boom Boom is increased by 50%.
When the target's Off-Tune Level is full, the Resonator may cast Tune Break on the target.
Each Thermobaric Bullet that hits a target during Resonance Skill DAKA DAKA! increases ATK by 1% for 10s, stacking up to 30 times.
Chixia makes a heroic entrance and fires rapidly with her dual pistols at the target, dealing Fusion DMG.
Resonance Skill: DAKA DAKA! Hold Resonance Skill Whizzing Fight Spirit to enter DAKA DAKA!. In this state: - Chixia continuously consumes "Thermobaric Bullets" to attack the target, dealing Fusion DMG, considered as Resonance Skill DMG. - Tap Basic Attack to cast Basic Attack 4, dealing Fusion DMG, considered as Basic Attack DMG. Then she exits the "DAKA DAKA!" state. - If 30 "Thermobaric Bullets" have been fired when Basic Attack is activated, Chixia will cast Resonance Skill Boom Boom and exit "DAKA DAKA!" state. - Chixia exits the "DAKA DAKA!" state when all "Thermobaric Bullets" are consumed. Resonance Skill: Boom Boom Deal Fusion DMG, considered as Resonance Skill DMG. Thermobaric Bullets Chixia can hold up to 60 "Thermobaric Bullets". Inherent Skill Scorching Magazine increases Max "Thermobaric Bullets" by 10. Chixia obtains "Thermobaric Bullets" for every Normal Attack POW POW on hit. Chixia obtains "Thermobaric Bullets" upon casting Intro Skill Grand Entrance and Resonance Skill Whizzing Fight Spirit.
Has a chance to produce special dishes when cooking.
Chixia releases a shock wave surrounding the target, dealing Fusion DMG equal to 530.00% of Chixia's ATK to enemies within the range.
Resonance Chain
Resonance Skill Boom Boom hits will always be Critical Hits.
Is it worth getting?
Small 4★ bump: Adds RES / DEF shred or a large DMG Bonus clause. Take Wavebands when they appear on rate-up; never the reason you pull the banner.
During Resonance Liberation Blazing Flames, for every 1 target defeated, Chixia recovers 5 Resonance Energy, up to 20 each time.
Is it worth getting?
Kit add-on: Refunds Energy / Concerto / Forte resources mid-rotation. Evaluate against your supports — pull only if that clause solves a problem you actually hit.
Resonance Liberation Blazing Flames deals 40% more DMG to targets whose HP is below 50%.
Is it worth getting?
Situational S3: Adds RES / DEF shred or a large DMG Bonus clause.
Resonance Liberation Blazing Flames grants 60 "Thermobaric Bullets" and immediately resets the Cooldown of Resonance Skill Whizzing Fight Spirit.
Is it worth getting?
Side-grade: Adds RES / DEF shred or a large DMG Bonus clause. Happy if it drops; not a planned stopping point.
When the Inherent Skill Numbingly Spicy! reaches max stacks, ATK is additionally increased by 30%.
Is it worth getting?
Late luxury: When the Inherent Skill Numbingly Spicy!. Grab it if you overshoot toward S6 — never hard-pity for S5 alone.
Resonance Skill Boom Boom increases the Basic Attack DMG Bonus of all team members by 25% for 15s.
Is it worth getting?
Whale ceiling: Adds RES / DEF shred or a large DMG Bonus clause. Only chase if Chixia is your dedicated main and S0–S2 already feel finished.
Chixia is designed to work at S0. Extra Sequences are comfort from rate-up dupes, not requirements.
Alternatives to Chixia
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