Theorylytics

Lucia vs Sunna

Lucia vs Sunna — 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 Sunna'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 Sunna if…

  • You need a Physical Support agent and Sunna's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Support gameplay over Lucia's Support identity.
  • Sunna provides exceptional team-wide ATK and DMG buffs while enabling unique off-field damage triggers via her Cat's Gaze mechanic.
Verdict

Lucia and Sunna 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. Sunna (Physical, Support) is the better commit when Sunna provides exceptional team-wide ATK and DMG buffs while enabling unique off-field damage triggers via her Cat's Gaze mechanic. Compare signature builds, team requirements, and your existing supports before pulling either.

At a Glance

Lucia
Stat
Sunna
Ether
Attribute
Physical
Support
Specialty
Support
S-Rank
Rank
S-Rank
Support
Primary role
Support
Buffs / Utility
Damage type
Buffs / Utility
CRIT Rate
Scaling focus
CRIT Rate
Support + Ether
Playstyle clarity
Physical Support + Off-field DMG
Strong
Self-sustain
Strong
Focused
Team flexibility
ModerateWinner
Dialyn / Ju Fufu
Best support shell
Zhao / Nangong Yu / Dialyn
Kaboom the Cannon(S5) — A-rank · Accessible
F2P W-Engine path
Kaboom the Cannon — A-rank · AccessibleWinner
Excellent
M0 viability
Excellent

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

Sunna

Strengths
  • Provides substantial ATK buffs up to 525 based on initial stats
  • Cat's Gaze allows for powerful off-field coordinated attacks
  • High invulnerability frames on multiple skill animations
Weaknesses
  • Requires careful management of Claw Sharpener stacks for optimal output
  • Buff uptime depends on maintaining Ether Veil or EX skills
  • Cat's Gaze only triggers on the primary target, limiting multi-target burst

Shared Team Members

With Lucia

Opens stun windows so Lucia can dump burst damage safely.

With Sunna

Opens stun windows so Sunna can dump burst damage safely.

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%

Sunna

W-Engine

Thoughtbop

Disk Set

Moonlight Lullaby (4-PC)

Disk 4

CRIT Rate%

Disk 5

Physical DMG%

Disk 6

ATK%

Substats

CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = 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 Sunna'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
Sunna
Pull Sunna if…
  • You need a Physical Support agent and Sunna's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Support gameplay over Lucia's Support identity.
  • Sunna provides exceptional team-wide ATK and DMG buffs while enabling unique off-field damage triggers via her Cat's Gaze mechanic.
  • She is a premier support choice for high-end Physical and Anomaly-based squads looking to maximize burst output.
  • Sunna is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.
Sunna Full Guide