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Cissia vs Pyrois

Cissia vs Pyrois — two Attack agents competing for the same roster slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Cissia if…

  • You need a Electric Attack agent and Cissia's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer DPS gameplay over Pyrois's Main DPS identity.
  • Cissia is a top-tier Electric Attack powerhouse with unique mechanics that enable massive DEF ignore for the entire squad.

Pick Pyrois if…

  • You need a Ether Attack agent and Pyrois's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Main DPS gameplay over Cissia's DPS identity.
  • Pyrois acts as a premier Ether main DPS capable of massive bursts and stun manipulation.
Verdict

Cissia and Pyrois are both Attack investments that answer different account needs. Cissia (Electric, DPS) shines when Cissia is a top-tier Electric Attack powerhouse with unique mechanics that enable massive DEF ignore for the entire squad. Pyrois (Ether, Main DPS) is the better commit when Pyrois acts as a premier Ether main DPS capable of massive bursts and stun manipulation. Compare signature builds, team requirements, and your existing supports before pulling either.

At a Glance

Cissia
Stat
Pyrois
Electric
Attribute
Ether
Attack
Specialty
Attack
S-Rank
Rank
S-Rank
DPS
Primary role
Main DPS
Direct Attack
Damage type
Direct Attack
CRIT Rate
Scaling focus
CRIT Rate
Electric + Attack
Playstyle clarity
Ether + Attacker
Strong
Self-sustain
Strong
Focused
Team flexibility
Focused
Astra Yao / Trigger
Best support shell
Dialyn / Astra Yao / Sunna
Drill Rig - Red Axis — A-rank · Accessible
F2P W-Engine path
Sol Exuvia(S5) — S-rank · AccessibleWinner
Excellent
M0 viability
Excellent

Strengths & Weaknesses

Cissia

Strengths
  • High baseline DEF ignore for the whole team
  • Multiple invulnerability frames during core animations
  • Excellent synergy with Stun units for Venom gain
Weaknesses
  • Performance relies heavily on consistent energy consumption
  • Requires proper rotation planning to keep Venom uptime
  • Complex kit requiring attention to multiple stacks

Pyrois

Strengths
  • High base damage scaling on Ether attacks
  • Access to multiple utility-focused Ultimate branches
  • Strong invulnerability frames during signature combos
Weaknesses
  • Dependent on Solar Prominence management
  • Rotationally complex for optimal performance
  • Vulnerable during startup of specific animations

Shared Team Members

With Cissia

Buffs and enables Cissia with low field time and strong team utility.

With Pyrois

Buffs and enables Pyrois with low field time and strong team utility.

With Cissia

Opens stun windows so Cissia can dump burst damage safely.

With Pyrois

Opens stun windows so Pyrois can dump burst damage safely.

Best Builds (Signature)

Cissia

W-Engine

Serpentine Seeker

Disk Set

Astral Voice

Disk 4

CRIT Rate%

Disk 5

Electric DMG%

Disk 6

ATK%

Substats

CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = ATK%

Pyrois

W-Engine

Sol Exuvia(S5)

Disk Set

The Sky Ablaze (4-PC)

Disk 4

CRIT Rate% > CRIT DMG%

Disk 5

PEN Ratio% > Ether DMG% > ATK%

Disk 6

ATK%

Substats

CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = ATK%

Who Should You Pull?

Cissia
Pull Cissia if…
  • You need a Electric Attack agent and Cissia's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer DPS gameplay over Pyrois's Main DPS identity.
  • Cissia is a top-tier Electric Attack powerhouse with unique mechanics that enable massive DEF ignore for the entire squad.
  • She offers incredible flexibility in team compositions and provides significant utility alongside high personal damage output.
  • Cissia is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.
Cissia Full Guide
Pyrois
Pull Pyrois if…
  • You need a Ether Attack agent and Pyrois's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Main DPS gameplay over Cissia's DPS identity.
  • Pyrois acts as a premier Ether main DPS capable of massive bursts and stun manipulation.
  • Their unique ability to cycle through multiple Ultimate branches makes them incredibly flexible for various combat encounters.
  • Pyrois is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.
Pyrois Full Guide