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Norma vs Lycaon

Norma vs Lycaon — two Stun agents competing for the same roster slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Norma if…

  • You need a Fire Stun agent and Norma's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Stun gameplay over Lycaon's Stun identity.
  • Norma is a premier Fire-attribute Stun specialist who offers substantial squad utility via resistance shred and consistent Daze application.

Pick Lycaon if…

  • You need a Ice Stun agent and Lycaon's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Stun gameplay over Norma's Stun identity.
  • Lycaon is the premier Ice-type Stun character, essential for maximizing enemy Daze windows in high-end compositions.
Verdict

Norma and Lycaon are both Stun investments that answer different account needs. Norma (Fire, Stun) shines when Norma is a premier Fire-attribute Stun specialist who offers substantial squad utility via resistance shred and consistent Daze application. Lycaon (Ice, Stun) is the better commit when Lycaon is the premier Ice-type Stun character, essential for maximizing enemy Daze windows in high-end compositions. Compare signature builds, team requirements, and your existing supports before pulling either.

At a Glance

Norma
Stat
Lycaon
Fire
Attribute
Ice
Stun
Specialty
Stun
S-Rank
Rank
S-Rank
Stun
Primary role
Stun
Daze / Stun
Damage type
Daze / Stun
CRIT Rate
Scaling focus
CRIT Rate
Fire + Stun
Playstyle clarity
Ice + Stun
Moderate
Self-sustain
StrongWinner
Moderate
Team flexibility
Moderate
Lucy / Ben / Astra Yao
Best support shell
Soukaku / Lucia / Lighter
Hellfire Gears — A-rank · Accessible
F2P W-Engine path
Precious Fossilized Core — A-rank · Accessible
Excellent
M0 viability
Excellent

Strengths & Weaknesses

Norma

Strengths
  • High Daze output through specialized warheads
  • Effective off-field presence via En-Nah Turrets [L117, L122]
  • All-Attribute RES shred capabilities at M1
Weaknesses
  • High reliance on energy management to keep En-Nah Barrage active
  • Specific positioning required to maximize turret missile frequency
  • Performance is gated by the En-Nah Barrage duration

Lycaon

Strengths
  • High Daze output via charged skills
  • Significant invulnerability frames during EX Special and Chain Attacks
  • Strong synergy with Ice-based team members
Weaknesses
  • Requires proper energy management for optimal performance
  • Charged attack playstyle can be interrupted if not timed correctly
  • Performance is heavily dependent on specific W-Engine stats

Best Builds (Signature)

Norma

W-Engine

Chief Sidekick

Disk Set

King of the Summit

Disk 4

CRIT Rate%

Disk 5

Fire DMG%

Disk 6

ATK%

Substats

CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = ATK%

Lycaon

W-Engine

Blazing Laurel

Disk Set

King of the Summit

Disk 4

CRIT Rate% >= CRIT DMG%

Disk 5

Ice DMG% > ATK%

Disk 6

Impact

Substats

CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = ATK%

Who Should You Pull?

Norma
Pull Norma if…
  • You need a Fire Stun agent and Norma's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Stun gameplay over Lycaon's Stun identity.
  • Norma is a premier Fire-attribute Stun specialist who offers substantial squad utility via resistance shred and consistent Daze application.
  • She is an essential pull for players looking to optimize high-end Fire teams through her unique turret-based mechanics.
  • Norma is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.
Norma Full Guide
Lycaon
Pull Lycaon if…
  • You need a Ice Stun agent and Lycaon's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Stun gameplay over Norma's Stun identity.
  • Lycaon is the premier Ice-type Stun character, essential for maximizing enemy Daze windows in high-end compositions.
  • His ability to consistently apply massive Stun makes him a cornerstone for any competitive team focusing on Ice synergies.
  • Lycaon is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.
Lycaon Full Guide