Hathor reaction core (F2P)
A fully F2P Blossom/reaction core: Zero and Jiuyuan sub-DPS into Hathor's bursts with Mint (or Haniel) supporting — accessible without any banner pulls.
Anima element
Jiuyuan
Anima Solid Arc DPS T0.5
Jiuyuan is a 5★ Anima character of the Solid arc who fills a DPS role and currently sits at the T0.5 tier. This placement marks Jiuyuan as one of the strongest damage options in the current meta.
Best Arcs
- Best
- Reality Refuge
- Alternatives
- Fluff of FearlessnessThe ForgottenHethereau's Keeper
- F2P
- Youthful Fantasy
- Cartridge
- Fireflies and the Forest
Reality Refuge is her premium best-in-slot; the free S-rank Youthful Fantasy is the F2P pick for this Anima burst/sub-DPS. Fireflies and the Forest is the recommended cartridge, ramping Crit DMG as she deals Anima damage.
Recommended setups from community build guides (~June 2026); not the only viable option.
How Jiuyuan plays
Jiuyuan operates as a burst-leaning Anima DPS who thrives on stacking damage through sustained Anima output. Her tempo rewards aggressive rotation: lead with the Ultimate to open a damage window, follow into Skill for the bulk of her payload, and weave Basic Attacks to maintain her offensive ramp. As she lands Anima damage, her Crit DMG escalates, so the longer she stays active the harder she hits. She binds targets through the Lethal Rose Pact, scaling her own ATK while exerting control over grouped enemies. This makes her flexible across damage, burst, control, sub-DPS, and even sustain duties. In a team she slots cleanly as a primary or rotational carry, pairing well with quick-swap enablers who let her detonate Ultimate windows, then rotate out and back in.
Strengths
- High ceiling burst that ramps the longer she deals Anima damage
- Versatile role coverage spanning damage, control, sub-DPS, and sustain
- Strong control through binding multiple targets simultaneously
- Self-buffing ATK that rewards engaging crowded fights
- Excellent F2P accessibility via the free S-rank Youthful Fantasy
- Comfortable T0.5 placement with a clean, repeatable rotation
Weaknesses
- Heavily Crit-dependent, so early gearing feels weak until stats come online
- Ramp-based damage means short windows or rushed swaps underdeliver
- Premium ceiling is gated behind her Signature arc for full payoff
Jiuyuan build details
Skill priority
Prioritise the Ultimate first, since it opens her damage window and anchors the rotation. Level the Skill next, as it delivers the largest share of her Anima payload. Follow with Basic Attack to sustain the Crit DMG ramp between bursts, and finish with the QTE, which supports tagging and rotational entry rather than raw damage.
Stat priority
Run CRIT Rate as your Slot 1 main stat and CRIT DMG on Slot 2 to convert her ramping nature into reliable critical hits. For substats, prioritise CRIT Rate first, then CRIT DMG, then ATK%, and finally DMG%. Securing a healthy Crit ratio early is essential before chasing flat damage multipliers.
Modules & cartridge
Equip the Fireflies and the Forest set as her core BIS module, which builds Crit DMG as she lands Anima damage and amplifies her late-rotation spikes. Allocate stats toward the Crit-focused main stats described above. If running the Fluff of Fearlessness arc instead, switch to a Crit DMG main stat cartridge to balance her Crit ratio.
Awakening nodes
Focus awakening investment on A6, A2, and A5 first, as these deliver the most impactful gains to her damage and ramp. A1, To Know To Balance, adds up to 15% ATK by binding targets with the Lethal Rose Pact, and A4 round out the strongest nodes worth unlocking.
Investment
For the arc, Reality Refuge is her S-rank Signature BIS; Fluff of Fearlessness, The Forgotten, and Hethereau's Keeper serve as alternates, with Youthful Fantasy and Day Off as F2P picks. Prioritise Resonance R1 Doubled Capacity, then R2 Unhindered Passage.