Theorylytics

Lucia vs Rina

Lucia vs Rina — two Support agents competing for the same roster slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Lucia if…

  • You need a Ether Support agent and Lucia's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Support gameplay over Rina's Support identity.
  • Lucia is a transformative Support unit whose ability to scale off Max HP while providing massive damage buffs and team sustainability makes her essential for top-tier Ether compositions.

Pick Rina if…

  • You need a Electric Support agent and Rina's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Support gameplay over Lucia's Support identity.
  • Rina is a specialized support essential for enabling Electric teams through reliable PEN Ratio buffs.
Verdict

Lucia and Rina are both Support investments that answer different account needs. Lucia (Ether, Support) shines when Lucia is a transformative Support unit whose ability to scale off Max HP while providing massive damage buffs and team sustainability makes her essential for top-tier Ether compositions. Rina (Electric, Support) is the better commit when Rina is a specialized support essential for enabling Electric teams through reliable PEN Ratio buffs. Compare signature builds, team requirements, and your existing supports before pulling either.

At a Glance

Lucia
Stat
Rina
Ether
Attribute
Electric
Support
Specialty
Support
S-Rank
Rank
S-Rank
Support
Primary role
Support
Buffs / Utility
Damage type
Buffs / Utility
CRIT Rate
Scaling focus
Anomaly Proficiency
Support + EtherWinner
Playstyle clarity
Electric + Support
StrongWinner
Self-sustain
Moderate
Focused
Team flexibility
ModerateWinner
Dialyn / Ju Fufu
Best support shell
Zhao
Kaboom the Cannon(S5) — A-rank · Accessible
F2P W-Engine path
Slice of Time — A-rank · AccessibleWinner
ExcellentWinner
M0 viability
Good

Strengths & Weaknesses

Lucia

Strengths
  • Provides massive Sheer Force increases based on her initial Max HP
  • Extends duration of powerful team-wide buffs like Ether Veil via active combat
  • Grants team-wide survivability through Max HP percentage increases
Weaknesses
  • Requires careful management of Dream Points to maintain the Dream state
  • Aftershock mechanics have a fixed internal cooldown
  • Highly dependent on reaching specific Max HP thresholds for maximum output

Rina

Strengths
  • Provides substantial PEN Ratio buffs to the entire squad
  • Enables consistent off-field Electric damage and support
  • Possesses excellent team-wide Energy generation capabilities
Weaknesses
  • Puppet positioning can be clunky in highly mobile encounters
  • Lower personal damage output compared to offensive supports
  • Buff potential is heavily tied to maintaining high PEN Ratio stats

Best Builds (Signature)

Lucia

W-Engine

Dreamlit Hearth(S1)

Disk Set

Moonlight Lullaby(4-PC)

Disk 4

HP%

Disk 5

HP%

Disk 6

HP%

Substats

CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = ATK%

Rina

W-Engine

Weeping Cradle

Disk Set

Moonlight Lullaby

Disk 4

ATK% = Anomaly Proficiency

Disk 5

PEN Ratio%

Disk 6

Energy Regen >= ATK%

Substats

Anomaly Proficiency > ATK% > PEN = FLAT ATK

Who Should You Pull?

Lucia
Pull Lucia if…
  • You need a Ether Support agent and Lucia's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Support gameplay over Rina's Support identity.
  • Lucia is a transformative Support unit whose ability to scale off Max HP while providing massive damage buffs and team sustainability makes her essential for top-tier Ether compositions.
  • Her unique Dream state mechanics allow for consistent uptime on critical combat buffs, ensuring your team remains dominant in extended encounters.
  • Lucia is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.
Lucia Full Guide
Rina
Pull Rina if…
  • You need a Electric Support agent and Rina's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Support gameplay over Lucia's Support identity.
  • Rina is a specialized support essential for enabling Electric teams through reliable PEN Ratio buffs.
  • She is highly recommended if you main Electric DPS characters but can be skipped if your account focus lies elsewhere.
  • Provides substantial PEN Ratio buffs to the entire squad.
Rina Full Guide