Pulchra vs Lycaon
Pulchra vs Lycaon — two Stun agents competing for the same roster slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Pulchra if…
- You need a Physical Stun agent and Pulchra's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Stun gameplay over Lycaon's Stun identity.
- Pulchra is a highly specialized Stun unit that excels at enabling off-field Aftershock damage through her unique Binding Trap debuff.
Pick Lycaon if…
- You need a Ice Stun agent and Lycaon's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Stun gameplay over Pulchra's Stun identity.
- Lycaon is the premier Ice-type Stun character, essential for maximizing enemy Daze windows in high-end compositions.
Pulchra and Lycaon are both Stun investments that answer different account needs. Pulchra (Physical, Stun) shines when Pulchra is a highly specialized Stun unit that excels at enabling off-field Aftershock damage through her unique Binding Trap debuff. 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
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pulchra
- High Daze output via Hunter's Gait state
- Significant damage multiplier for Aftershock-focused teams
- Excellent synergy for coordinating Quick Assists
- Damage output heavily reliant on specific team compositions
- Energy management required for consistent EX Special uptime
- Requires proper timing for triggered assists to maximize effectiveness
Lycaon
- High Daze output via charged skills
- Significant invulnerability frames during EX Special and Chain Attacks
- Strong synergy with Ice-based team members
- 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
Shared Team Members
With Pulchra
Buffs and enables Pulchra with low field time and strong team utility.
With Lycaon
Buffs and enables Lycaon with low field time and strong team utility.
Best Builds (Signature)
W-Engine
Blazing Laurel
Disk Set
King of the Summit
Disk 4
CRIT Rate%
Disk 5
Physical DMG%
Disk 6
ATK%
Substats
CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = ATK%
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?
- You need a Physical Stun agent and Pulchra's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Stun gameplay over Lycaon's Stun identity.
- Pulchra is a highly specialized Stun unit that excels at enabling off-field Aftershock damage through her unique Binding Trap debuff.
- She is a top-tier choice for squads relying on synergy with Aftershock mechanics, though her effectiveness is tied to team composition.
- High Daze output via Hunter's Gait state.
- You need a Ice Stun agent and Lycaon's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Stun gameplay over Pulchra'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.