Billy vs Hugo
Billy vs Hugo — two Attack agents competing for the same roster slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Billy if…
- You need a Physical Attack agent and Billy's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer DPS gameplay over Hugo's Ice Attack DPS identity.
- Billy is a solid, accessible Physical attacker who excels at mid-to-long-range sustained damage.
Pick Hugo if…
- You need a Ice Attack agent and Hugo's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Ice Attack DPS gameplay over Billy's DPS identity.
- Hugo is a high-ceiling Ice Attack specialist who excels at exploiting Stun windows with his massive Totalize damage multipliers.
Billy and Hugo are both Attack investments that answer different account needs. Billy (Physical, DPS) shines when Billy is a solid, accessible Physical attacker who excels at mid-to-long-range sustained damage. Hugo (Ice, Ice Attack DPS) is the better commit when Hugo is a high-ceiling Ice Attack specialist who excels at exploiting Stun windows with his massive Totalize damage multipliers. Compare signature builds, team requirements, and your existing supports before pulling either.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Billy
- Safe mid-to-long-range attack distance
- High AoE damage potential with piercing shots
- Increased damage output while in Crouching Shot
- Stationary playstyle leaves him vulnerable to knockback
- Core passive damage buff lost if repositioning incorrectly
- Requires proper team synergy to maximize Ultimate potential
Hugo
- Incredible burst damage during Stun windows
- High Crit stat uptime via Dark Abyss Reverb
- Excellent scaling with Stun-focused supports
- Stun window consumption limits team synergy
- Dependent on precise timing for max Totalize value
- Mechanical complexity higher than average Attack units
Best Builds (Signature)
W-Engine
The Brimstone(S5)
Disk Set
Woodpecker Electro(4-PC)
Disk 4
CRIT Rate%
Disk 5
Physical DMG%
Disk 6
ATK%
Substats
CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = ATK%
W-Engine
Myriad Eclipse
Disk Set
Hormone Punk
Disk 4
CRIT DMG% > CRIT Rate%
Disk 5
Ice DMG% > ATK% = PEN Ratio%
Disk 6
ATK%
Substats
CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK% > Flat ATK > PEN
Who Should You Pull?
- You need a Physical Attack agent and Billy's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer DPS gameplay over Hugo's Ice Attack DPS identity.
- Billy is a solid, accessible Physical attacker who excels at mid-to-long-range sustained damage.
- He is a great investment for new players needing a reliable main DPS before pulling for high-tier limited units.
- Safe mid-to-long-range attack distance.
- You need a Ice Attack agent and Hugo's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Ice Attack DPS gameplay over Billy's DPS identity.
- Hugo is a high-ceiling Ice Attack specialist who excels at exploiting Stun windows with his massive Totalize damage multipliers.
- Pull if you have established Ice supports like Lycaon, but consider skipping if you lack a reliable Stun-focused team core.
- Incredible burst damage during Stun windows.