Theorylytics

Harumasa vs Pyrois

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

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Harumasa if…

  • You need a Electric Attack agent and Harumasa's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer DPS gameplay over Pyrois's Main DPS identity.
  • Harumasa is a top-tier Electric Attack unit with exceptional mobility and a high damage ceiling through his Awakened state mechanics.

Pick Pyrois if…

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

Harumasa and Pyrois are both Attack investments that answer different account needs. Harumasa (Electric, DPS) shines when Harumasa is a top-tier Electric Attack unit with exceptional mobility and a high damage ceiling through his Awakened state mechanics. 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

Harumasa
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 + Attacker
Playstyle clarity
Ether + Attacker
Strong
Self-sustain
Strong
Focused
Team flexibility
Focused
Trigger / Rina / Qingyi
Best support shell
Dialyn / Astra Yao / Sunna
Starlight Engine — A-rank · Accessible
F2P W-Engine path
Sol Exuvia(S5) — S-rank · Accessible
Excellent
M0 viability
Excellent

Strengths & Weaknesses

Harumasa

Strengths
  • High invulnerability frames during Dash Attacks
  • Strong burst damage via Awakened state
  • Excellent synergy with Attribute Anomaly procs
Weaknesses
  • Requires constant stack management
  • Dependent on X-Marked windows for optimal DPS
  • Complex animation cancels required for peak performance

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 Harumasa

Buffs and enables Harumasa with low field time.

With Pyrois

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

With Harumasa

Opens stun windows for Harumasa's burst.

With Pyrois

Opens stun windows so Pyrois can dump burst damage safely.

Best Builds (Signature)

Harumasa

W-Engine

Cordis Germina

Disk Set

Thunder Metal

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?

Harumasa
Pull Harumasa if…
  • You need a Electric Attack agent and Harumasa's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer DPS gameplay over Pyrois's Main DPS identity.
  • Harumasa is a top-tier Electric Attack unit with exceptional mobility and a high damage ceiling through his Awakened state mechanics.
  • His ability to mark enemies and engage in repeated high-damage Dash attacks makes him a premier DPS choice for Section 6 teams.
  • Harumasa is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.
Harumasa 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 Harumasa'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