Sanhua
Snow Waltz
Free—Sanhua is the standard Basic Attack amp support. Liberation “Glacial Gaze” creates a Glacier and deals a Glacio Liberation hit. Best with Camellya / Encore / Roccia. Basic Attack Outro is wasted on Liberation-only hypercarries. Skip when you never field Basic Attack carries (still excellent early investment).
Sanhua is a 4★ Glacio Support who fights with a Sword. Liberation “Glacial Gaze” creates a Glacier and deals a Glacio Liberation hit. Forte “Clarity of Mind” times Forte Detonate against Ice/Glacio setups for amplified basics. Outro “Silversnow” amplifies the incoming Resonator’s damage on Outro handoff.
Overview
Quick Build
Weapon
Best-in-slot 5★ Sword
Signature / premium option when available — largest personal damage or utility spike.
Echo Set
Moonlit Clouds (5pc)
Default Sonata match for this role/element package.
4-Cost
Energy Regen
Main stat
3-Cost
Glacio DMG / ATK%
Main stat
1-Cost
ATK%
Substats
Energy Regen > ATK% > CRIT
Strengths
- Liberation “Glacial Gaze” creates a Glacier and deals a Glacio Liberation hit — team value spikes when this window is online every rotation.
- Forte “Clarity of Mind” times Forte Detonate against Ice/Glacio setups for amplified basics, so resource banking is mandatory, not optional filler.
- Outro “Silversnow” 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
- Value collapses if you cannot use the Amplification niche on Outro “Silversnow”.
- ER / Concerto investment competes with DPS Echo farming until Liberation is reliable.
- 4★ ceiling is real — expect to rotate them out when a premium option takes the same niche.
Forte Priority
“Silversnow” — amplifies the incoming Resonator’s damage on Outro handoff.
“Glacial Gaze” — creates a Glacier and deals a Glacio Liberation hit. Level first.
“Clarity of Mind” — times Forte Detonate against Ice/Glacio setups for amplified basics.
Setup and energy / Concerto generation.
Entry heal/buff — useful but not always the first upgrade.
Stat Priority
Swap to Sanhua → “Eternal Frost” setup → “Glacial Gaze” / “Clarity of Mind” buffs → “Silversnow” to amplify the on-fielder.
Refine timings once you learn Concerto breakpoints for your specific team.
Weapons
CRIT Rate / ATK%
Any well-refined 5★ Sword with CRIT or ATK.
Why it works —Flexible premium stand-in while farming signature.
ATK% / Energy Regen
Accessible Sword option for early investment.
Why it works —Best F2P path — refine and swap off once a 5★ lands.
Echoes
Team Compositions
Camellya core with Sanhua: Shorekeeper locks Stellarealm CRIT Rate/DMG plus heal so Camellya can greed the full Liberation window. Sanhua opens Stellarealm / heals, then Camellya takes the buffed damage window.
Camellya is the on-fielder this shell is built around — Sanhua keeps them alive and buffed through Liberation.
Shorekeeper’s Stellarealm is the premium generalist seat — party CRIT Rate/DMG, heal, and DMG amp so Camellya can greed the full Liberation window.
Sanhua enables this shell — keep Outro / setup online every rotation for Camellya + Shorekeeper.
Forte & Resonance Chain
Forte
Basic Attack Sanhua performs up to 5 consecutive attacks, dealing Glacio DMG. Heavy Attack Sanhua consumes STA to launch attacks, dealing Glacio DMG. Mid-air Attack Sanhua consumes STA to perform a Mid-Air Plunging Attack, dealing Glacio DMG. Dodge Counter Use Basic Attack after a successful Dodge to attack the target, dealing Glacio DMG.
Sanhua sends an air blade to create 1 Ice Prism on the ground, dealing Glacio DMG.
Sanhua deals Glacio DMG and creates 1 Glacier.
Sanhua swings her blade downward and creates 1 Ice Thorn, dealing Glacio DMG.
The incoming Resonator has their Basic Attack DMG Amplified by 38% for 14s or until they are switched out.
When the target's Off-Tune Level is full, the Resonator may cast Tune Break on the target.
Heavy Attack: Detonate When holding Basic Attack, a cursor moves back and forth on the Forte Gauge. Release Basic Attack while cursor falls in the "Frostbite" area, to perform Heavy Attack Detonate, dealing Glacio DMG considered as Heavy Attack DMG. Ice Burst Sanhua's Heavy Attack Detonate detonates all "Ice Thorns", "Ice Prisms" and "Glaciers" within her attack range, dealing Glacio DMG. Ice Burst deals Resonance Skill DMG. Frostbite Area The "Frostbite" area expands with every 1 stack of "Clarity". "Clarity" stacks up to 2 times. Sanhua obtains 1 stack of "Clarity" upon performing Basic Attack 5. Sanhua obtains 1 stack of "Clarity" upon casting Intro Skill Freezing Thorns. Sanhua obtains 1 stack of "Clarity" upon casting Resonance Skill Eternal Frost. Sanhua obtains 2 stack(s) of "Clarity" upon casting Resonance Liberation Glacial Gaze. Upon casting Heavy Attack Detonate, all "Clarity" is removed.
Damage dealt by Sanhua's Resonance Skill increased by 20% for 8s after casting her Intro Skill.
Damage dealt by Sanhua's Forte Circuit Ice Burst is increased by 20% for 8s after casting Basic Attack 5.
Has a chance to produce special dishes when cooking.
Resonance Chain
Basic Attack V increases Sanhua's Crit. Rate by 15% for 10s.
Is it worth getting?
Small 4★ bump: Basic Attack V increases Sanhua's Crit. Take Wavebands when they appear on rate-up; never the reason you pull the banner.
Heavy Attack Detonate STA cost is reduced by 10. When Sanhua casts Resonance Skill Eternal Frost, her resistance to interruption is enhanced for 10s.
Is it worth getting?
Meaningful upgrade: Lowers a Forte / resource cost on the main generator. Strong when it lands, but weigh it against a new limited teammate.
Sanhua's damage dealt is increased by 35% against targets with HP below 70%.
Is it worth getting?
Situational S3: Sanhua's damage dealt is increased by 35% against targets with HP below 70%.
Resonance Liberation Glacial Gaze restores 10 Resonance Energy. DMG of the next Heavy Attack Detonate within 5s is increased by 120%.
Is it worth getting?
Side-grade: Refunds Energy / Concerto / Forte resources mid-rotation. Happy if it drops; not a planned stopping point.
Crit. DMG of Forte Circuit Ice Burst is increased by 100%. Ice Creations (Ice Thorn, Ice Prism, and Glacier) will explode even if they are not detonated.
Is it worth getting?
Late luxury: Flat CRIT bump tied to a specific combat state. Grab it if you overshoot toward S6 — never hard-pity for S5 alone.
After an Ice Prism or a Glacier is detonated, all team members' ATK is increased by 10% for 20s, stacking up to 2 times.
Is it worth getting?
Whale ceiling: Raises party ATK from a Stellarealm / team aura. Only chase if Sanhua is your dedicated main and S0–S2 already feel finished.
Sanhua is designed to work at S0. Extra Sequences are comfort from rate-up dupes, not requirements.
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