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EtherAnomalyStrikeAngels of Delusion

Best Aria Build Guide

Written by Phạm Ngọc Bảo Châu ·

Playstyle Overview

Aria is an Ether Anomaly DPS who bursts during Stun with chains of Ablooms. Her key move is the 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Perfect Pitch. Each one that lands on an enemy with an Anomaly triggers an Abloom that scales with her initial Anomaly Mastery, plus 50% if the target is Stunned. She builds Ether Anomaly very quickly, and her Ultimate opens an Ether Veil for the team.

In her rotation, you build Fandom Power, then chain Perfect Pitch 3rd hits while the enemy is Stunned. Build Anomaly Mastery and Anomaly Proficiency. She is easy to play and flexible with gear, but depends on Stuns and on Ether Veils from her teammates.

Best W-Engines

1
Angel in the ShellS1
Angel in the Shell

ATK 713 · Anomaly Mastery 30%

Her signature and best option. The Anomaly Mastery main stat maxes her Abloom scaling, and you also get 90 Anomaly Proficiency, bonus DMG against Anomaly-afflicted enemies and Anomaly DMG (a barely diluted multiplier). The buff only lasts 15s, so refresh it now and then by swapping her in or using a Special.
Energetic Strike ›

Increases the equipper's Anomaly Proficiency by 90. When the equipper is an Ether character, and comes on-field or uses a Special Attack or EX Special Attack, they gain a buff: DMG dealt to enemies afflicted with Attribute Anomalies increases by 20%, and all Attribute Anomaly DMG they trigger increases by 10%, lasting 15s. Repeated triggers reset the duration, and the effect is removed when switching off-field.

*Stats shown are at Base level.

2
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Flight of Fancy

ATK 713 · Anomaly Proficiency 90

Vivian's signature gives lots of Anomaly Proficiency, and since all of Aria's attacks are Ether, its stacks stay maxed. Anomaly Buildup Rate doesn't raise her Abloom ratio, but in Vortex teams (with Velina) it becomes her best option, about 2–7% ahead of her signature.
Silver Spiked Feathers ›

Increases Anomaly Buildup Rate by 40%. When the equipper deals Ether DMG, their Anomaly Proficiency increases by 20 for 5s, stacking up to 6 times. This effect can trigger once every 0.5s, and repeated triggers reset the duration.

*Stats shown are at Base level.

3
Electro-Lip GlossS5
Electro-Lip Gloss

ATK 594 · Anomaly Proficiency 75

A strong A-Rank option with Anomaly Proficiency, ATK and bonus DMG. Aria keeps enemies under Corruption almost constantly, so the effect is practically always on. On average it's less than 5% behind Flight of Fancy.
Kiss of Death ›

When there are enemies inflicted with Attribute Anomaly on the field, the equipper's ATK increases by 10% and they deal an additional 15% more DMG to the target.

*Stats are shown at base level

4
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Weeping Gemini

ATK 594 · ATK% 25%

The craftable option. Its Anomaly Proficiency can get very high and only expires when the target recovers from Stun, so it's usually full during burst. But Aria wants fast Stuns and cycles few Anomalies, so the stacks build slowly. It's best avoided in Stunner teams.
Lingering Cries ›

Whenever a squad member inflicts an Attribute Anomaly on an enemy, the equipper gains a buff that increases Anomaly Proficiency by 30, stacking up to 4 times. This effect expires when the target recovers from Stun or is defeated. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.

*Stats are shown at base level

5
Fusion CompilerS1
Fusion Compiler

ATK 684 · PEN Ratio 24%

Usable since Aria often casts Full-Sugar Electronica - No Ice and her cheap EX Special. The catch is that each stack lasts only 8s, so it's hard to maintain and you'll need dedicated routing.
Data Flood ›

Increases ATK by 12%.

When using a Special Attack or EX Special Attack, the equipper’s Anomaly Proficiency is increased by 25 for 8s, stacking up to 3 times.

The duration of each stack is calculated separately.

*Stats shown are at Base level.

Best Drive Discs

1
4
Phaethon's Melody
4-pc ›
2-piece:

Anomaly Mastery +8%.

4-piece:

When any squad member uses an EX Special Attack, the equipper's Anomaly Proficiency increases by 45 for 8s. If the character using the EX Special Attack is not the equipper, the equipper's Ether DMG is increased by 25%.

2
Freedom Blues
2-pc ›
2-piece:

Anomaly Proficiency +30

The strongest set if you manage it well. It gives more Anomaly Proficiency, and its DMG bonus doesn't depend on Stun. That matters because Ablooms scale from the Anomaly currently on the enemy. Teammates have to keep casting EX Specials to maintain it, so only pick it if you're willing to swap often. Pair it with 2-piece Freedom Blues or Chaos Jazz.
2
4
Shining Aria
4-pc ›
2-piece:

Ether DMG +10%

4-piece:

When the equipper's Basic Attack hits an enemy, their Anomaly Proficiency increases by 36, lasting 8s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. When any enemy on the field is Stunned, the equipper's DMG increases by 25% for 18s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.

2
Phaethon's Melody
2-pc ›
2-piece:

Anomaly Mastery +8%.

The easiest set to use. It gives Anomaly Proficiency and a DMG bonus while any enemy is Stunned, so it scales with the number of Stuns. 2-piece Phaethon's Melody adds Anomaly Mastery for her Ablooms. Keep in mind that only Anomalies built during Stun benefit from the DMG bonus.
3
4
Shining Aria
4-pc ›
2-piece:

Ether DMG +10%

4-piece:

When the equipper's Basic Attack hits an enemy, their Anomaly Proficiency increases by 36, lasting 8s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. When any enemy on the field is Stunned, the equipper's DMG increases by 25% for 18s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.

2
Freedom Blues
2-pc ›
2-piece:

Anomaly Proficiency +30

If your Freedom Blues (or Chaos Jazz) pieces have better substats, swap the 2-piece for them to get extra Anomaly Proficiency.

Best Main Stats

  • Disc 4Anomaly Proficiency
  • Disc 5Ether DMG / ATK%
  • Disc 6Anomaly Mastery

Best Sub Stats

  1. 1Anomaly Proficiency
  2. 2ATK%
  3. 3PEN
  4. 4Flat ATK

Endgame Stats

ATK
2600 – 2900+
HP
9500+
DEF
750+
Anomaly Proficiency
330 – 420+
Anomaly Mastery
184 – 244

Disc 6 is always Anomaly Mastery, since her Abloom ratio scales with initial Anomaly Mastery. Anomaly Proficiency is still the best stat for Corruption damage. On Disc 5, Ether DMG usually edges out ATK%. PEN Ratio isn't recommended.

Skill Priority

  1. Core Skill
  2. ›Basic Attack
  3. ›Special Attack
  4. ›Chain Attack
  5. ›Assist
  6. ›Dodge

Her Core Skill matters most, since it gives stats and sets her Abloom ratio. Basic Attack (Perfect Pitch) is her most used skill and comes next, followed by Special Attack and Chain Attack/Ultimate, which are key to her burst. Assist and Dodge come last, with Assist slightly ahead because it helps with Daze in double-Support teams.

Best Teams for Aria

Most Used Teams Right Now

The Angels of Delusion team, most used in Shiyu Defense. Nangong Yu is the ideal Stunner thanks to her strong buffs and Anomaly damage. Sunna frequently opens Ether Veils to feed Aria Fandom Power while also raising the Stun DMG Multiplier.
The most used team in Deadly Assault, with very high average scores in both modes. Aria's Anomaly buildup is among the highest in the game, so she triggers Vortex constantly with Velina. This is considered her best team, and Flight of Fancy shines here.

Nangong Yu Teams

This team swaps Sunna for Yuzuha's strong buffs and posts very high average scores in Deadly Assault. That said, Yuzuha's Anomaly buildup bonuses add less alongside Nangong.
An Abloom team. Promeia boosts the squad's Abloom DMG and lets Ablooms ignore DEF, while Aria triggers Ablooms nonstop during Stun.

Vortex & Double Support Teams

A Vortex variant without Remielle. Yuzuha fills the supportive slot, while Aria and Velina keep triggering Vortex.
The best double-Support pairing. Sunna opens Ether Veils, and both give strong buffs and plenty of Daze. One of them can run an Impact Disc 6 and 2-piece King of the Summit to hit Stun breakpoints. Be careful not to trigger Ablooms on Yuzuha's Physical Anomaly, as it tanks your damage.

F2P Team

Anby provides Stun and Nicole shreds DEF so Aria can burst with Ablooms. Both are easy to obtain.

Best Bangboo for Aria

Biggest Fan is the main pick when you have at least 2 Angels of Delusion members (Aria plus Nangong Yu or Sunna). The alternatives are Resonaboo and Devilboo (need 2 Ether Agents), or Baddieboo.

In the F2P team, Booressure provides Energy with Nicole as the Support. Resonaboo and Devilboo also fit since Aria and Nicole are both Ether.

Skills

Basic Attack: Sweet Melody

Press Basic to activate:

Launches up to four consecutive attacks forward, dealing Ether DMG.

After hitting an enemy with the fourth hit, 1 Fandom Power is generated on the field after the attack ends.

Basic Attack: Perfect Pitch

Hold Basic to activate:

Aria enters a charging state and can reach three levels of charge. Releasing Basic or reaching the maximum charge time causes Aria to unleash a powerful downward attack forward based on the current charge level, dealing massive Ether DMG.

If there is Fandom Power nearby while Aria is charging, she will absorb the Fandom Power, with each absorbed Fandom Power instantly increasing charge level by 1 and granting 1 stack of a buff that increases the next Basic Attack: Perfect Pitch's Ether Anomaly Buildup by 10%. This buff can stack up to 2 times and is removed after the attack ends.

After the 4th hit of Basic Attack: Sweet Melody, Special Attack: Full-Sugar Electronica - No Ice, an EX Special Attack, the 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Perfect Pitch, a Quick Assist, a Chain Attack, or an Ultimate, if there are at least 2 Fandom Power nearby, hold Basic to consume 2 Fandom Power and quickly activate the 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Perfect Pitch. After the 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Perfect Pitch, a Chain Attack, or an Ultimate, if there are at least 2 Fandom Power nearby, the 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Perfect Pitch can also be quickly activated by pressing Basic within a short window, consuming 2 Fandom Power.

Anti-Interrupt Level is increased while charging, and received DMG is reduced by 40%.

Character is invulnerable while using this attack.

Basic Attack: Sweet Melody
1st-Hit DMG Multiplier67.3%
2nd-Hit DMG Multiplier144.2%
3rd-Hit DMG Multiplier188.4%
4th-Hit DMG Multiplier388.9%
1st-Hit Daze Multiplier52%
2nd-Hit Daze Multiplier102.1%
3rd-Hit Daze Multiplier124.1%
4th-Hit Daze Multiplier249.2%
Basic Attack: Perfect Pitch
Charge Level One Attack DMG Multiplier363%
Charge Level Two Attack DMG Multiplier415.1%
Charge Level Three Attack DMG Multiplier550%
Charge Level Three Attack DMG Multiplier (Coordinated)550% + 83.1%
Enhanced Charge Attack DMG Multiplier642.1%
Enhanced Charge Attack DMG Multiplier (Coordinated)642.1% + 83.1%
Charge Level One Attack Daze Multiplier232.4%
Charge Level Two Attack Daze Multiplier265.2%
Charge Level Three Attack Daze Multiplier165%
Charge Level Three Attack Daze Multiplier (Coordinated)165% + 25.2%
Enhanced Charge Attack DMG Multiplier165%
Enhanced Charge Attack Daze Multiplier (Coordinated)165% + 25.2%

Mindscape Cinema

Which Mindscapes Are Worth It?

M1 is the best stopping point and very strong, since it lets Ablooms CRIT. M6 is outstanding and considered one of the best damage Mindscapes around. M2 is strong on paper but depends on the boss, and M4 mainly helps you line up Ultimates. M3 and M5 only add skill levels.

  • M1
    Ablooms can CRIT (CRIT Rate scales with Anomaly Mastery above 100). That's a completely undiluted multiplier, worth up to roughly 25% more Abloom damage with enough Anomaly Mastery. She also ignores 10% Ether Anomaly Buildup RES, which is very valuable in Vortex teams.
  • M2
    Attacks and Ablooms ignore 16% DEF, plus 8% more during Moment of Delusion. It's very strong on paper, but less effective against bosses with low base DEF.
  • M4
    Each Abloom grants 4 Energy and 70 Decibels (10s cooldown). That's not enough for an extra Ultimate, but it helps your 3rd and 4th Ultimates line up with the start of Stuns.
  • M6
    She starts with 1200 Decibels and stays in Moment of Delusion permanently. Her enhanced Perfect Pitch and Ultimate deal 40% more Ether DMG, and she keeps gaining All-Out Cheering whenever enemies get an Anomaly. This can add dozens of extra Ablooms over a Deadly Assault fight.
M1

Energetic Sound WavesRecommended

When Aria's Basic Attack, Special Attack, or EX Special Attack deals DMG to enemies, it ignores 10% of the target's Ether Anomaly Buildup RES.

Additionally, when Aria triggers Abloom, it has a chance to trigger a critical hit. The base CRIT Rate is 25%, and CRIT DMG is 25%. If initial Anomaly Mastery exceeds 100, each additional point of initial Anomaly Mastery increases this effect's CRIT Rate by 0.5%.

"You see them? Everyone out there is waiting for us. So when the lights come up, we have to be full of energy. That's what it means to be an idol."

—A few whispered words before going on stage.

M2

Fantastical BeatRecommended

When Aria attacks or triggers Abloom, it ignores 16% of the target's DEF. During Moment of Delusion, attacks and Abloom triggers also ignore an additional 8% of the target's DEF.

We don't have to sing it yet. Just close our eyes, feel it, and accept it. Then, on stage, through our performance, we'll make the whole audience fall in love with it.

M3

Delulu

Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2

"Whether it's a dream or just a delusion, we just need to keep running toward a better version of ourselves. Everyone is worthy of being appreciated, and every effort will be remembered by someone."

M4

Mechanical AngelRecommended

When Aria triggers Abloom, she gains 4 Energy and 70 Decibels. This effect can trigger once every 10s.

My wings are moonlight forged from tempered steel,

with lines of code, each vibration made real.

Gears bite into the rhythm of destiny,

while silent electricity roars through me.

M5

Tears in the Rain

Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2

I once saw a city swallowed by the Hollows, its order reshaped by Ether. Everything beautiful was consumed by darkness, sinking into the long river of time... like tears fading in the rain.

M6

Construct's DreamRecommended

Upon entering the battlefield, Aria immediately gains 1,200 Decibels.

In Investigation Zone mode, this effect can trigger once every 180s.

After Aria enters Moment of Delusion, she will not exit it, and enhanced Basic Attack: Perfect Pitch and her Ultimate deal 40% increased Ether DMG.

While in Moment of Delusion, when an enemy on the field enters an Anomaly state, Aria gains 1 stacks of All-Out Cheering. This effect can occur once every 6s.

When gaining the All-Out Cheering effect, if already at 3 stacks of All-Out Cheering, any excess All-Out Cheering is converted into 2 Fandom Power and generated on the field.

Do you still remember that night in September, when love was born?

Do you still remember the dancing on the stage, in those days when we fell into delusions?

Base Stats

Stats at Lv.60

HP
7749
ATK
788
DEF
619
Impact
87
CRIT Rate
5%
CRIT DMG
50%
Anomaly Proficiency
115
Anomaly Mastery
116
PEN Ratio
0%
Energy Regen
1.2

Stats by level

LevelHPATKDEF
162312450
101383191110
10+1811235144
202657310212
20+3084355246
303930430313
30+4358474348
405203549416
40+5630593450
506476668518
50+6904713552
607749788619

Profile

Faction
Angels of Delusion
Gender
Female
Height
150 cm
Birthday
Jun 7
Release version
2.6
Signature W-Engine
Angel in the Shell
Voice actors (English)
Rebecca Wang
Voice actors (Chinese)
静宸 (Jing Chen)
Voice actors (Japanese)
前田佳織里 (Kaori Maeda)
Voice actors (Korean)
차영희 (Cha Young-hee)

"Together, let's create the most bea~utiful stage in the world!"

"When delusion spreads, everything around you turns into a hazy kaleidoscope of colors..."

"So leave your worries at the door! Follow me, and let's dive into the world of music~"

"Lights, music! 3, 2, 1... Angels of Delusion!"

Story

Details

Aria is the lead vocalist and center of the Angels of Delusion. Bright and full of energy, she always shines on stage, bringing warmth and strength to all Delulus. She has a near-perfect voice, even though she was never professionally trained. At first, Aria only sang because she loved her idol, the retired songstress Cersea, copying her performances and singing along, until she realized she had a gift for song of her own. Though Aria's vocal skills are undeniably professional, she lacks a solid foundation in dance. Even with dedicated practice, she can still get flustered when faced with more complex moves. Still, fans deeply appreciate her attitude of "even if I can't dance well, I'll still give it everything I've got." "Pushing herself to the limit, wrestling with her own limbs to try and keep up with the rhythm... that's our Angels of Delusion lead vocalist!" —One Delulu sobbing after a show.

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Unlike her bright, glamorous stage persona, Aria's true form is an A-H0L0 Type Intelligent Tactical Construct, built for combat. However, as she took part in more combat operations, she slowly grew to hate the feeling of "bringing pain to others." After being abandoned in a Hollow alongside others of the same model, she was awakened once more by Cersea's singing. In Eridu, she saw how such a voice could spark hope in people and draw them into "delusions," and it was then that the desire to sing began to take root within her. By chance, she once served as Cersea's "voice double," but after Cersea retired, she returned to normal life. It was only after being invited by Nangong and Sunna to join the Angels of Delusion that Aria truly stepped onto the stage, meeting the Delulus who loved her voice face-to-face. Perhaps shaped by her past experiences, Aria feels deeply insecure about her identity as a construct. When she switches to her construct form, she becomes shy and timid, speaking slowly and hesitantly. But the moment she activates her energetic idol projection, she instantly returns to her bright, outgoing, high-energy self, shining like a little sun on her teammates and the Delulus in the audience.

Cooperation Notes:

Belle

An idol performing on stage with a virtual avatar... Does that count as being a virtual idol?

Wise
Uh... That doesn't feel quite right, Belle... but I honestly don't know how to refute it...

Ghi Chú Hợp Tác

Belle

Thần tượng dùng hình tượng ảo để biểu diễn trên sân khấu... liệu có được tính là "Thần Tượng Ảo" không?

Wise

Không phải... Belle... Hmm... Cảm thấy không phải như vậy... nhưng thật khó phản bác...

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