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GlacioSwordMain DPS★★★★★ 5-Star

Hiyuki

Futures' Tithe

Published 2026-07-20 · Updated 3.5+
Content Ratings
ToAA
WhiWaA
OverworldA
Should You Pull?YES

Yes for Glacio team amp—Hiyuki raises nearby Glacio damage. Liberation “Foreclaiming” dumps a large Liberation multiplier into the current wave. Best with Carlotta / Zhezhi / Shorekeeper. Glacio Outro amp is wasted if the next Resonator is not a Glacio dealer. Skip when Glacio supports already cover the amp seat.

Hiyuki is a 5★ Glacio Main DPS who fights with a Sword. Liberation “Foreclaiming” dumps a large Liberation multiplier into the current wave. Forte “Everfrost Dominion” glacio Bite - While Hiyuki is in the team.

GlacioSwordMain DPS5★Outro Amp

Overview

Quick Build

Weapon

Everbright Polestar

Signature option — largest personal spike once Liberation “Foreclaiming” is online.

Echo Set

Freezing Frost (5pc)

Default Sonata match for this role/element package.

4-Cost

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Main stat

3-Cost

Glacio DMG

Main stat

1-Cost

ATK%

Substats

CRIT Rate ≥ CRIT DMG > ATK% > Energy Regen

Strengths

  • Liberation “Foreclaiming” dumps a large Liberation multiplier into the current wave — that window is where Hiyuki’s clear speed actually shows up.
  • Forte “Everfrost Dominion” glacio Bite - While Hiyuki is in the team, so resource banking is mandatory, not optional filler.
  • Outro “Snowlight Blessing” amplifies the incoming Resonator’s damage on Outro handoff — swap timing is part of the damage plan, not just Concerto filling.
  • Aerial / plunge routes give flexible dodge and reposition options mid-combo.

Weaknesses

  • Field-time hungry once Liberation “Foreclaiming” is up — double-DPS swaps dilute the dump window.
  • Wants dedicated supports and ER planning; dropped into a random squad, Liberation uptime falls off a cliff.

Forte Priority

1
ForeclaimingHighest

“Foreclaiming” — dumps a large Liberation multiplier into the current wave. Level first.

2
Everfrost DominionHighest

“Everfrost Dominion” — glacio Bite - While Hiyuki is in the team.

3
FrostblightHigh

Primary generator / setup tool for Liberation and Forte.

4
FrostedgeMedium

Opens rotations and often refunds Concerto or setup buffs.

5
Snowlight BlessingMedium

Team amp or handoff — important for supports, lower for selfish DPS.

Stat Priority

1
CRIT Rate~70–80% in combat
2
CRIT DMG160%+ (200%+ with signature)
3
ATK%High ATK before ER padding
4
Energy RegenEnough for Liberation uptime
5
Glacio DMG3-cost Echo main
Rotation
General

Build Concerto on supports → Intro Hiyuki → “Frostblight” / “Everfrost Dominion” resource loop → “Foreclaiming” dump → “Snowlight Blessing” or swap as needed.

S0+

Refine timings once you learn Concerto breakpoints for your specific team.

Weapons

1

CRIT / ATK (signature)

Signature Sword tuned to Hiyuki's kit.

Why it works —Best-in-slot when you own it — pull only if you are committing to Liberation “Foreclaiming” long-term.

2
Standard 5★ SwordA

CRIT Rate / ATK%

Any well-refined 5★ Sword with CRIT or ATK.

Why it works —Flexible premium stand-in while farming signature.

3
LuminglossBF2P Best

ATK% / Energy Regen

Accessible Sword option for early investment.

Why it works —Best F2P path — refine and swap off once a 5★ lands.

Echoes

SFreezing FrostBest in Slot
Glacio DMG5pc
2PC2pc bonuses as listed in-game for this Sonata.
5PC5pc completes the set identity — farm this set first for the role.
Element-matched 5pc for Glacio DPS.
ALingering Tunes
ATK%5pc
2PC2pc bonuses as listed in-game for this Sonata.
5PC5pc completes the set identity — farm this set first for the role.
General ATK set when element 5pc is unfinished.
BMoonlit CloudsFarmable
Energy Regen5pc
2PC2pc bonuses as listed in-game for this Sonata.
5PC5pc completes the set identity — farm this set first for the role.
Temporary ER set if Liberation uptime is the bottleneck.

Team Compositions

Premium Hiyuki shell: Lucilla is the Dual-DPS / quickswap partner; Lynae brings All-DMG + Liberation amp. Rotation: open Lucilla / Lynae for Concerto → Intro Hiyuki → Liberation / Forte dump. Only consider Mornye with Lynae (unless stranded for better options).

Character Synergy
Hiyuki
HiyukiMain DPS

Hiyuki is the on-fielder — bank Concerto on Lucilla / Lynae, Intro in, then dump Liberation / Forte inside their amp windows.

Lucilla
LucillaMain DPS

Lucilla shares field time with Hiyuki — trade Intro / Outro so both Liberation windows get amp coverage.

Lynae
LynaeMain DPS

Lynae Outros All-DMG + Liberation amp — Intro Hiyuki and Liberation-dump while the amp is live.

Forte & Resonance Chain

Forte

Normal AttackFlaming Sakura Blade Art

Basic Attack - Present Self Press Normal Attack consecutively or hold it down to perform up to 3 consecutive attacks, dealing Glacio DMG. Basic Attack - Present Self Stage 3 applies Glacio Chafe 1 time on hit. Heavy Attack - Frost Splinter: Present Self When Dedication reaches 300 points, Heavy Attack - Frost Splinter: Present Self becomes available. Hold Normal Attack to shoot out 3 arrows one by one at the cost of STA, dealing Glacio DMG, considered Resonance Liberation DMG. Hiyuki is immune to interruptions and incoming DMG in the duration. When the last arrow is shot, 300 points of Dedication is consumed and Foreclaiming: Inward Vision becomes available. The arrow applies Glacio Chafe 1 time on hit. Mid-air Attack - Present Self Consume STA to perform a Plunging Attack from Mid-air, dealing Glacio DMG. Dodge Counter - Present Self Press Normal Attack within a certain period after a successful Dodge to attack the target, dealing Glacio DMG. Press Normal Attack within a certain period after casting this skill to perform Basic Attack - Present Self Stage 3. Basic Attack - Foreclaimed Self While in Foreclaimed Self, Basic Attack - Present Self is replaced by Basic Attack - Foreclaimed Self. Perform up to 5 consecutive attacks, dealing Glacio DMG, considered Resonance Liberation DMG. Basic Attack - Foreclaimed Self Stage 3, 4, and 5 each applies Glacio Chafe 1 time on hit. Heavy Attack - Foreclaimed Self In Foreclaimed Self, hold Normal Attack to enter Hold Breath, continuously consuming STA. When Normal Attack is released or STA is depleted, Hiyuki leaves the Hold Breath state and thrusts forward, dealing Glacio DMG, considered Resonance Liberation DMG. Press Normal Attack within a certain period after casting this skill to perform Basic Attack - Foreclaimed Self Stage 2. If Hiyuki is attacked by an enemy within a certain period during the thrust, neutralize that instance of damage, Stagnate nearby targets, and become immune to interruptions for a certain period afterward while reducing all incoming DMG by 100%. Press Normal Attack within a certain period after triggering this effect to chain into Basic Attack - Foreclaimed Self Stage 4 instead. Heavy Attack - Bitterfrost: Foreclaimed Self When Whiteout Bitterfrost is full, Heavy Attack - Foreclaimed Self is replaced with Heavy Attack - Bitterfrost: Foreclaimed Self. Hold Normal Attack and consume STA and 3 stacks of Whiteout Bitterfrost to gain 1 point of Snowforged Blade, dealing Glacio DMG, considered Resonance Liberation DMG. Heavy Attack - Bitterfrost: Foreclaimed Self applies Glacio Chafe 1 time on hit. If Hiyuki is airborne while casting this skill, she'll land on the ground first. Mid-air Attack - Foreclaimed Self While in Foreclaimed Self, Mid-air Attack - Present Self is replaced by Mid-air Attack - Foreclaimed Self. Consume STA to perform up to 3 consecutive attacks in Mid-air, dealing Glacio DMG, considered Resonance Liberation DMG. Stage 3 is a Plunging Attack. Mid-air Attack - Foreclaimed Self Stage 2 & 3 apply Glacio Chafe 1 time on hit. The Mid-air Attack - Foreclaimed Self cycle will not be reset by casting skills other than Basic Attack - Iai within a short period. Hold Normal Attack while airborne to perform a Plunging Attack at the cost of STA. Dodge Counter - Foreclaimed Self While in Foreclaimed Self, Dodge Counter - Present Self is replaced by Dodge Counter - Foreclaimed Self. Press Normal Attack within a certain period after a successful Dodge to attack the target, dealing Glacio DMG, considered Resonance Liberation DMG. Press Normal Attack within a certain period after casting this skill to perform Basic Attack - Foreclaimed Self Stage 3.

Resonance SkillFrostblight

Resonance Skill - Present Self Deal Glacio DMG. Casting this skill enhances the next Basic Attack - Present Self Stage 3, which now restores 100 points of Dedication when cast. Switching to another Resonator ends this effect. Press or hold Normal Attack within a certain period after casting this skill to perform Basic Attack - Present Self Stage 3. While in Foreclaimed Self, Resonance Skill - Present Self is replaced by Frostblight: Jade Cleave and Frostblight: Petalfall: Frostblight: Jade Cleave While on the ground, press Resonance Skill to pull in nearby targets and deal Glacio DMG, removing the targets' Frostbind. This skill shares a Cooldown with Frostblight: Petalfall. Frostblight: Petalfall While in mid-air, press Resonance Skill to pull in nearby targets and deal Glacio DMG, removing the targets' Frostbind. This skill shares a Cooldown with Frostblight: Jade Cleave.

Resonance LiberationForeclaiming

Foreclaiming: Inward Vision Foreclaiming: Inward Vision becomes available after casting Heavy Attack - Frost Splinter: Present Self. While in Present Self, press Resonance Liberation to cast this skill, dealing Glacio DMG. Upon casting this skill, gain 3 points of Frostharden Iai, remove 300 points of Dedication and Frostheart. Then, enter Foreclaimed Self and restore 50 points of Frostheart. Foreclaiming: Inward Vision applies 4 stacks of Glacio Chafe on hit. Casting Foreclaiming: Inward Vision does not consume Resonance Energy. Foreclaiming: Blade Liberation While in Foreclaimed Self, Foreclaiming: Blade Liberation can be cast via the following ways: - Press Resonance Liberation and release to cast Foreclaiming: Blade Liberation. If Hiyuki has 3 points of Snowforged Blade, consume all Snowforged Blade. Otherwise, this cast does not consume Snowforged Blade. - Hold Resonance Liberation to enter a charging state. During this state, consume 1 point of Snowforged Blade periodically. Release Resonance Liberation to cast Foreclaiming: Blade Liberation. If no Snowforged Blade is consumed when Resonance Liberation is released, Hiyuki will continue to charge the attack and cast the skill automatically after certain time. Foreclaiming: Blade Liberation will also be cast automatically when Snowforged Blade depletes. Hiyuki deals Glacio DMG. Each point of Snowforged Blade consumed increases the DMG Multiplier of this attack. Casting the skill consumes 300 points of Dedication and Frostheart, and ends Foreclaimed Self.

Inherent SkillEphemeral Realm

Once Hiyuki leaves the combat state or recovers after being knocked out, when she stays out of combat for 4s with fewer than 1 point of Snowforged Blade, restore 1 point.

Inherent SkillFine Snow

When a Resonator in the team applies Glacio Chafe or Havoc Bane, Hiyuki gains 1 stack of Snow Rust. Snow Rust stacks up to 3 times. Each Resonator can trigger this effect only once in this way. Based on Hiyuki's current stacks of Snow Rust, the following bonuses are unlocked: 1 stack of Snow Rust: When Hiyuki is the active Resonator in the team, {{Extra Effect|Glacio Bite|Glacio Bite|When Glacio Bite is inflicted, the target's Glacio Bite will be triggered based on its current max stack limit. Glacio Bite can be inflicted on frozen targets. Glacio Bite is also considered Glacio Chafe and Glacio Bite DMG is also considered Glacio Chafe DMG.

Intro SkillFrostedge

Deal Glacio DMG, considered Resonance Liberation DMG, and apply Glacio Chafe 1 time on hit. In Present Self, casting this skill restores 200 points of Dedication. Press or hold Normal Attack within a certain period after casting this skill to cast Basic Attack - Present Self Stage 3. In Foreclaimed Self, press Normal Attack within a certain period after casting this skill to cast Basic Attack - Foreclaimed Self Stage 2.

Forte CircuitEverfrost Dominion

Glacio Bite - While Hiyuki is in the team, Glacio Chafe inflicted by nearby Resonators in the team is converted to {{Extra Effect|Glacio Bite|Glacio Bite|When Glacio Bite is inflicted, the target's Glacio Bite will be triggered based on its current max stack limit. Glacio Bite can be inflicted on frozen targets. Glacio Bite is also considered Glacio Chafe and Glacio Bite DMG is also considered Glacio Chafe DMG.

Outro SkillSnowlight Blessing

Glacio DMG dealt by nearby Resonators other than Hiyuki in the team is Amplified by 20% against targets affected by Glacio Chafe for 20s.

Resonance Chain

1
S1
2
S2
3
S3
4
S4
5
S5
6
S6
S1Springless

The DMG Multipliers of Basic Attack - Foreclaimed Self, Heavy Attack - Foreclaimed Self, Mid-air Attack - Foreclaimed Self, and Dodge Counter - Foreclaimed Self are increased by 120%. Basic Attack - Foreclaimed Self Stage 3 now has an increased range and pulls enemies within range toward the center. Hiyuki is immune to interruptions while casting Basic Attack - Foreclaimed Self Stage 4 & 5. Casting Foreclaiming: Inward Vision enhances the next Basic Attack - Foreclaimed Self Stage 1 & 2, which now inflict Glacio Chafe 1 time on hit.

Is it worth getting?

Modest S1: The DMG Multipliers of Basic Attack - Foreclaimed Self. Helpful padding, not a build-defining unlock.

S2To Burn Cold in SilencePull Target

Basic Attack - Iai's DMG Multiplier is increased by 125%. Inherent Skill Ephemeral Realm's effect becomes the following one: Once Hiyuki leaves the combat state or recovers from being knocked out, after staying out of combat for 4s, restore 3 point of Snowforged Blade. Once Hiyuki leaves the combat state or recovers from being knocked out, after staying out of combat for 4s, the following effects are triggered once: - While in Foreclaimed Self, restore 3 point points of Frostharden Iai. - Reset the Cooldown of 2 charges of Frostblight: Jade Cleave. - Restore an additional 50 points of Frostheart for the next 2 cast of Frostblight: Jade Cleave or Frostblight: Petalfall.

Is it worth getting?

Defining stop for many accounts: Adds RES / DEF shred or a large DMG Bonus clause. Pull here if you main Hiyuki; this is the Sequence that changes how the kit is played.

S3No Self, No Bound

Inherent Skill Fine Snow gains the following effect: 2s after a Resonator joins the team or Hiyuki is revived, Hiyuki gains 1 stack of Snow Rust. Hiyuki can obtain up to 1 stack of Snow Rust in this way. The DMG Multipliers of Heavy Attack - Frost Splinter: Present Self and Heavy Attack - Bitterfrost: Foreclaimed Self are increased by 160%. At 2 stacks of Snow Rust, while Hiyuki is the active Resonator in the team, the DMG Multiplier of the additionally applied Glacio Bite DMG each time she inflicts Glacio Chafe is increased by 488%.

Is it worth getting?

Situational S3: Adds RES / DEF shred or a large DMG Bonus clause.

S4Like Reeds on Tides

Casting Resonance Skill - Present Self, Frostblight: Jade Cleave, or Frostblight: Petalfall increases the DMG dealt by all nearby Resonators in the team by 20% for 30s. Restore 18% of Max HP while casting Frostblight: Jade Cleave or Frostblight: Petalfall.

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.

S5Vessel of Thousand WishesSkip

The DMG Multipliers of Resonance Skill - Present Self, Frostblight: Jade Cleave, and Frostblight: Petalfall are increased by 80%.

Is it worth getting?

Late luxury: Adds RES / DEF shred or a large DMG Bonus clause. Grab it if you overshoot toward S6 — never hard-pity for S5 alone.

S6Into a Night Without EndSkip

The Crit. DMG of Foreclaiming: Inward Vision and Foreclaiming: Blade Liberation is increased by 500%. At 2 stacks of Snow Rust, the effect "While Hiyuki is the active Resonator in the team, each time she applies Glacio Chafe, she additionally deals an instance of Glacio Bite DMG with a fixed DMG Multiplier" changes to "While Hiyuki is the active Resonator in the team, each time a Resonator in the team applies Glacio Chafe, she additionally deals an instance of Glacio Bite DMG with a fixed DMG Multiplier." At 2 stacks of Snow Rust, Hiyuki's Crit. DMG is increased by 40%. At 3 stacks of Snow Rust, the total Glacio Bite DMG taken by targets within a certain range of the active Resonator in the team is increased by 25%.

Is it worth getting?

Whale ceiling: Flat CRIT bump tied to a specific combat state. Only chase if Hiyuki is your dedicated main and S0–S2 already feel finished.

Hiyuki is fully usable at S0. Most dedicated mains stop at S2 before chasing higher Wavebands. First stop: S2. Endgame target: S2.

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