Lighter

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Sons of Calydon

Best Lighter Build Guide

Written by Phạm Ngọc Bảo Châu · Updated 6 Oct 2026

Playstyle Overview

Lighter is a Fire Stun Agent from the Sons of Calydon who specializes in buffing Fire and Ice DPS units. His Core Passive Accelerant builds Morale; the 5th hit of his Basic Attack puts him into Morale Burst, where his punch combo lowers enemy Ice and Fire RES by 15% and his finisher extends the Stun duration by 3s.

His Additional Ability (needs an Attack teammate or a faction mate) gives the whole team stacking Ice and Fire DMG, capped at 75%, making him a natural fit for Evelyn, Miyabi, Ellen or Hugo. His combo is front-loaded, so he needs little field time and is simple to play. On the downside, his Daze comes in bursts, leaving occasional gaps, and you need about 270 combat Impact to max his buff.

Best W-Engines

Blazing Laurel

ATK 713 · Impact 18%

His signature and naturally his best: its high Impact throughout the rotation makes the full Additional Ability easy to reach, and it raises the team's Ice and Fire CRIT DMG by up to 30%.

Flowing Flame ›

Upon launching a Quick Assist or Perfect Assist, the equipper's Impact increases by 25% for 8s. When the equipper launches and hits an enemy with a Basic Attack, apply Wilt to the target for 30s, stacking up to 20 times, repeated triggers reset the duration. When any squad member hits an enemy, for every stack of Wilt applied to the target, the CRIT DMG of the Ice DMG and Fire DMG dealt by that attack increases by 1.5%. Only one of this effect can be active at a time in the same squad.

*Stats shown are at Base level.

Ice-Jade Teapot

ATK 713 · Impact 18%

A surprisingly strong alternative if you own it: Lighter stacks it enough for a big combat Impact bonus, which with its base Impact is enough for his Additional Ability, plus a short 20% team DMG buff.

Ringing Melody ›

When a Basic Attack hits an enemy, gain 1 stack of Tea-riffic. Each stack of Tea-riffic increases the user’s Impact by 0.7%, stacking up to 30 times, and lasting for 8s. The duration of each stack is calculated separately. Upon acquiring Tea-riffic, if the equipper possesses stacks of Tea-riffic greater than or equal to 15, all squad members’ DMG is increased by 20% for 10s.

Passive effects of the same name do not stack.

*Stats shown are at Base level.

Hellfire Gears

ATK 684 · Impact 18%

A reasonable non-limited choice that can max his Additional Ability, with some inconvenience: its combat Impact depends on using his EX Special and its follow-up before the Morale combo, which restricts your options.

Passionate Construction ›

While off-field, the equipper's Energy Regen increases by 0.6/s.

When using an EX Special Attack, the equipper's Impact is increased by 10% for 10s, stacking up to 2 times. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.

*Stats shown are at Base level.

Precious Fossilized Core

ATK 594 · Impact 15%

Excellent for any Stunner, especially in Deadly Assault thanks to big Daze bonuses against high-HP enemies, where it can even beat S-Rank W-Engines despite being craftable. Weaker in other content but still viable.

Behemoth Hunter ›

When the target's HP is no lower than 50%, the equipper inflicts 10% more Daze to the target. When the target's HP is no lower than 75%, this bonus is further increased by 10%.

*Stats are shown at base level

The Restrained

ATK 684 · Impact 18%

Can't fully activate his Additional Ability, so his support value drops, but it still provides enough Impact for a decent buff and solid Daze.

Binding Chains ›

When an attack hits an enemy, DMG and Daze from Basic Attacks increase by 6% for 8s, stacking up to 5 times. This effect can trigger at most once during each skill. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.

*Stats shown are at Base level.

Steam Oven

ATK 594 · Energy Regen 50%

An A-Rank alternative: Impact grows with the Energy he holds and lingers for 8s after it's spent, which works if you bank Energy before his combo.

Thick Broth ›

For every 10 Energy accumulated, the equipper's Impact increases by 2%, stacking up to 8 times. After Energy is consumed, this bonus remains for 8 more seconds. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.

*Stats shown are at Base level.

Best Drive Discs

King of the Summit

4-pc ›

2-piece:

Increases Daze of attacks by 6%

4-piece:

When the equipper is a Stun character and uses an EX Special Attack or Chain Attack, increases CRIT DMG of all squad members by 15%, and when the equipper's CRIT Rate is more than or equal to 50%, further increases CRIT DMG by 15%, lasting 15s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. Passive effects of the same name do not stack.

Shockstar Disco

2-pc ›

2-piece:

Impact +6%

His best set: the 4-piece gives the team up to 30% CRIT DMG after an EX Special or Chain Attack as long as Lighter has 50%+ CRIT Rate, and 2-piece Shockstar Disco (recommended) adds Impact. Weak if the team isn't CRIT-based, and it can't be stacked twice in one team.

King of the Summit

4-pc ›

2-piece:

Increases Daze of attacks by 6%

4-piece:

Swing Jazz

2-pc ›

2-piece:

Energy Regen increases +20%

Swap 2-piece Shockstar Disco for 2-piece Swing Jazz (+20% Energy Regen) to use his EX Special more often; the Energy spent also refills his Morale faster.

Astral Voice

4-pc ›

2-piece:

ATK +10%

4-piece:

Whenever any squad member enters the field using a Quick Assist, all squad members gain 1 stack of Astral, up to a maximum of 3 stacks, and lasting 15s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. Each stack of Astral increases the DMG dealt by the character entering the field using a Quick Assist by 8%. Only one of this effect can be active at a time in the same squad.

King of the Summit

2-pc ›

2-piece:

Increases Daze of attacks by 6%

A strong generic support set that boosts characters entering via Quick Assist. Use it when another teammate already wears 4-piece King of the Summit or the team isn't CRIT-based; keep an eye on its uptime.

Best Main Stats

Disc 4CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Disc 5ATK% / Fire DMG / PEN Ratio
Disc 6Impact

Best Sub Stats

1CRIT Rate
2CRIT DMG
3ATK%
4PEN
5Flat ATK

Endgame Stats

Impact: 170 – 195+
CRIT Rate: 50%+ (needed for King of the Summit)
CRIT DMG: 100 – 120%+ (optional)
ATK: 1700 – 2000+ (optional)
HP: 10500+
DEF: 800+

Impact drives both his Daze and his buff strength: every point above 170 strengthens each Ice/Fire DMG stack, and he needs about 270 combat Impact to reach the 75% cap, which is hard without an S-Rank W-Engine. Keep CRIT Rate at 50%+ for King of the Summit; ATK and CRIT DMG are just a bonus.

Skill Priority

Core Skill
›Basic Attack
›Special Attack
›Chain Attack
›Assist
›Dodge

Level his Core Skill first to raise the Impact he gains from spending Morale. Basic Attack (his Morale Burst punch combo) and Special Attack provide most of his Daze, followed by Chain Attack/Ultimate. Assist is also worth leveling since he usually enters via Quick Assist; Dodge comes last.

Best Teams for Lighter

Most Used Teams Right Now

Lighter's most used team in Deadly Assault. He's a top Stun pick for Evelyn thanks to his Fire DMG buff and Fire RES shred, while Astra Yao buffs the team and enables more frequent Chain Attacks.

Sigrid de L'Azur

Lighter

Astra Yao

His most used team in Shiyu Defense and the second most used in Deadly Assault: Sigrid is an Ice DPS, so she gets the full value of Lighter's Ice DMG buff and Ice RES shred.

Ice Teams

Lighter and Soukaku both pile Ice DMG buffs onto Ellen, while Lighter also lowers enemy Ice RES.

Hugo needs two Stunners to reach his full potential; Lighter and Lycaon Stun quickly in tandem, and Lighter also boosts Ice DMG and shreds Ice RES for both Hugo and Lycaon.

Anomaly Team

Lighter also works with Ice/Fire Anomaly Agents: he boosts Miyabi's Ice DMG and shreds RES so her Anomalies hit harder. Lucy, a fellow Sons of Calydon member, unlocks his Additional Ability while keeping a long-lasting ATK buff up.

F2P Team

Lighter's Additional Ability is easy to unlock with any Attack Agent, so he fits a standard CRIT DPS team. Ben can replace Nicole, since Ben's Additional Ability also activates with Lighter on the team.

Best Bangboo for Lighter

Pick your Bangboo by team: Snap with Evelyn and Astra Yao (two Stars of Lyra members), or Cryboo and Rocketboo. The Ice team with Soukaku and Ellen uses Sharkboo, or Penguinboo and Knightboo; the Hugo team uses Robin (needs a Mockingbird member). The Anomaly team with Lucy and Miyabi uses Rocketboo, or Cryboo, Magnetiboo, Baddieboo and Red Moccus (two Sons of Calydon members).

In the F2P team, Sumoboo adds Daze when a Stunner is present; Booressure and Knightboo also work.

Skills

Basic Attack: L-Form Thundering Fist

Press or hold Basic to activate:

Perform up to five forward strikes, dealing Physical DMG and Fire DMG.

During the 3rd hit of the Basic Attack, drag the Move, and repeatedly press or hold Basic to unleash a series of melee follow-up attacks. Release the Move to follow up with the 4th hit of the Basic Attack.

While performing the startup light punch in the 5th hit of the Basic Attack, drag the Move and repeatedly press or hold Basic to keep alternating between the light punch and 4th hit of the Basic Attack. Release the Move to follow up with the subsequent jab combo.

Continue repeatedly pressing or holding Basic to extend the duration of the jab combo.

When you stop pressing or holding Basic, or when the combo reaches its maximum duration, launches a Finishing Move forward. Lighter is invulnerable during the Finishing Move.

During the 5th hit of the Basic Attack, Lighter takes 40% less DMG.

While in the Morale Burst state, Anti-Interrupt Level is increased during the 5th hit of his Basic Attack, and the DMG reduction effect is increased to 80%.

Skill levelLv.12

Basic Attack: L-Form Thundering Fist
1st-Hit DMG Multiplier	78.8%
2nd-Hit DMG Multiplier	96.4%
3rd-Hit DMG Multiplier	111.4%
Follow-Up 1st-Hit DMG Multiplier	173.8%
Follow-Up 2nd-Hit DMG Multiplier	96.1%
Follow-Up 3rd-Hit DMG Multiplier	116.4%
Follow-Up 4th-Hit DMG Multiplier	65.8%
Follow-Up 5th-Hit DMG Multiplier	178.1%
4th-Hit DMG Multiplier	158.1%
5th-Hit Startup DMG Multiplier	327.5%
5th-Hit Combo DMG Multiplier	246.1%
5th-Hit Finisher DMG Multiplier	210.2%
5th-Hit Startup DMG Multiplier (Morale Burst)	355.4%
5th-Hit Combo DMG Multiplier (Morale Burst)	729.5%
5th-Hit Finisher DMG Multiplier (Morale Burst)	239.6%
5th-Hit Powerful Finisher DMG Multiplier (Morale Burst)	871%
1st-Hit Daze Multiplier	29.5%
2nd-Hit Daze Multiplier	49.4%
3rd-Hit Daze Multiplier	70.9%
Follow-Up 1st-Hit Daze Multiplier	91.3%
Follow-Up 2nd-Hit Daze Multiplier	50.8%
Follow-Up 3rd-Hit Daze Multiplier	61.3%
Follow-Up 4th-Hit Daze Multiplier	34.9%
Follow-Up 5th-Hit Daze Multiplier	93.8%
4th-Hit Daze Multiplier	114.6%
5th-Hit Startup Daze Multiplier	194.4%
5th-Hit Combo Daze Multiplier	122%
5th-Hit Finisher Daze Multiplier	120.2%
5th-Hit Startup Daze Multiplier (Morale Burst)	204.5%
5th-Hit Combo Daze Multiplier (Morale Burst)	128.4%
5th-Hit Finisher Daze Multiplier (Morale Burst)	138.3%
5th-Hit Powerful Finisher Daze Multiplier (Morale Burst)	199.5%

Dodge: Shadowed Slide

Press Dodge to activate:

A quick dash dodge.

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Press Dodge while the character is attacking to activate:

Perform a quick shuffle dodge in the direction of the Move.

This skill will not interrupt the combo count for Basic Attacks.

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Dash Attack: Charging Slam

Press Basic during a dodge to activate:

Rapidly strikes enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.

Dodge Counter: Blazing Flash

Press Basic during a Perfect Dodge to activate:

Strike enemies in front, dealing Fire DMG.

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

After using the skill, press or hold Basic to immediately follow up with the 5th hit of the Basic Attack.

Skill levelLv.12

Dash Attack: Charging Slam
DMG Multiplier	180.1%
Daze Multiplier	68.1%

DMG Multiplier	373.3%
Daze Multiplier	253.4%
Bội Số Choáng	253.4%

Quick Assist: Blazing Flash - Guard

When the on-field character is launched, press Switch to activate:

Strike enemies in front, dealing Fire DMG.

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

After using the skill, press or hold Basic to immediately follow up with the 5th hit of the Basic Attack.

Defensive Assist: Swift Break

When the on-field character is about to be attacked, press Switch to activate:

Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze.

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Assist Follow-Up: Charging Slam - Stab

Press Basic after a Defensive Assist to activate:

Strike enemies in front, dealing Fire DMG.

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

After using this skill, press or hold Basic to immediately follow up with the 5th hit of the Basic Attack.

Skill levelLv.12

Quick Assist: Blazing Flash - Guard
DMG Multiplier	140.1%
Daze Multiplier	104.9%

Light Defensive Daze Multiplier	407.7%
Heavy Defensive Daze Multiplier	514.4%
Chain Defensive Daze Multiplier	250.4%
Bội Số Đỡ Choáng Liên Tục
DMG Multiplier	439.8%
Daze Multiplier	273.6%
Bội Số DMG	439.8%
Bội Số Choáng	273.6%

Special Attack: V-Form Sunrise Uppercut

Press Special to activate:

Strikes enemies in front with an uppercut, dealing Fire DMG.

Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.

Press Special during a shuffle dodge to activate:

Strike forward with a series of punches, dealing Fire DMG.

This skill will not interrupt the combo count for Basic Attacks.

Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.

EX Special Attack: V-Form Sunrise Uppercut - Full Distance

With enough Energy, press EX to activate:

Leaps into the air with a powerful uppercut, striking enemies in front and dealing massive Fire DMG.

Press EX again during this skill to spend additional Energy to perform a powerful follow-up attack, dealing massive Fire DMG.

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

After using this skill, press or hold Basic to follow up with the 4th hit of the Basic Attack.

With enough Energy, press EX during the shuffle dodge to activate:

Strike forward with a powerful punch combo, dealing massive Fire DMG.

This skill will not interrupt the combo count for Basic Attacks.

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

After using this skill, press or hold Basic to immediately follow up with the 5th hit of the Basic Attack.

Skill levelLv.12

Special Attack: V-Form Sunrise Uppercut
DMG Multiplier	72.6%
Daze Multiplier	55%

DMG Multiplier	973.6%
Follow-Up DMG Multiplier	586.4%
Daze Multiplier	605.9%
Follow-Up Daze Multiplier	372%
Activation Energy Cost	40
Follow-Up Energy Cost	20
Truy Kích Tiêu Hao Năng Lượng	20 điểm

Chain Attack: V-Form Scorching Sun

When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate:

Unleashes a powerful strike at enemies in front in a small area, dealing massive Fire DMG.

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Ultimate: W-Form Crowned Inferno

When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press Ultimate to activate:

Unleashes a powerful strike in a large area around, dealing massive Fire DMG.

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Skill levelLv.12

Chain Attack: V-Form Scorching Sun
DMG Multiplier	1424.9%
Daze Multiplier	410.7%

DMG Multiplier	3016.1%
Daze Multiplier	1421.5%
Bội Số Choáng	1421.5%

Core Passive: Accelerant

Lighter automatically gains Morale over time, at a rate of 2.9 points per second. For each point of Energy consumed by any squad member, Lighter recovers an additional 0.26 Morale, up to a maximum of 100. When Morale reaches 80, the next time Lighter switches into battle he immediately launches a Quick Assist. Once Morale is 80 or higher, executing the 5th hit of his Basic Attack puts Lighter in the Morale Burst state, enhancing the power of the startup light punch, jab combo, and the Finishing Move of the 5th hit of his Basic Attack. When a skill hits an enemy with its power increased, it will continuously consume Morale. With every 10 points of Morale consumed, Lighter's Impact increases by 1%, up to a maximum increase of 10%, and lasting 6s.

In the Morale Burst state, Lighter will no longer automatically gain Morale over time. If his Morale is exhausted during a startup light punch or jab combo, he will automatically follow up with a more powerful Finishing Move. In the Morale Burst state, when startup light punches or jab combos hit enemies, the target's Ice RES and Fire RES are reduced by 15%, lasting 30s. In the Morale Burst state, when the Finishing Move hits an enemy, it applies the Collapse effect on the target, extending its Stunned duration by 3s. The Collapse effect can trigger only once on the same target before they recover from Stun.

When the Finishing Move of the 5th hit of his Basic Attack hits an enemy, when he switches off field, or when his Morale runs out, Lighter will leave the Morale Burst state, keeping any unspent Morale.

*Stats shown are at Base level.

Additional Ability: Fighting Spirit

When another character in your squad is an Attack character or shares the same Faction:

While under the Morale Burst state, when the 5th hit of Lighter's Basic Attack hits an enemy, all squad members gain a stack of Elation, stacking up to 20 times and lasting 30s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. For each stack of Elation, an Agent's Ice DMG and Fire DMG increase by 1.25%.

When obtaining Elation, if Lighter's Impact exceeds 170, every additional 10 points of Impact will increase the buff effect provided by each stack of Elation by an extra 0.25%. When any squad member launches a Chain Attack, it will refresh the duration of all squad members' Elation. Elation can increase the Ice DMG and Fire DMG of Agents by a maximum of 75%.

Skill levelLv.7

Interval Impact Increase	2%
Maximum Increase Limit	20%
Base Impact	-

Mindscape Cinema

Which Mindscapes Are Worth It?

M2 is the best stopping point if you invest further: a higher Stun DMG Multiplier and a 20% stronger Ice/Fire DMG buff. M1 and M6 are both great, while M4 is only good. M3 and M5 only add skill levels and are not counted.

M1
His finisher extends Stun by 5s instead of 3, enemies lose another 10% Ice and Fire RES, and his enhanced finisher on Morale depletion deals 30% more DMG: longer burst windows for your DPS.
M2
Enemies hit by his Stun-extending effect take a 25% higher Stun DMG Multiplier, and his Additional Ability's Ice/Fire DMG buff becomes 120% as strong: the biggest team-wide gain.
M4
While off-field, Lighter raises the active character's Energy Regen by 10%, and he restores 4 Energy to off-field teammates when entering Morale Burst.
M6
Morale recovers twice as fast, and his heavy hits deal extra Fire DMG starting at 250% ATK, scaling strongly with Impact above 170, enough to make him a real damage source.

The ChampionRecommended

Among the debuffs imposed by Core Passive: Accelerant, the Collapse effect increases Stun duration by 5s, while further reducing Ice RES and Fire RES by 10%. The more powerful Finishing Move that follows when Lighter's Morale is completely exhausted during a startup light punch or jab combo deals 30% increased DMG.

Victory for the champion is crucial. By facing off against the strongest fighter from the opposing side, he eliminates the threat to his leader — bringing an immense morale uplift to the team.

For him, only victory deserves recognition.

"The Champion cannot be defeated."

Red ScarfRecommended

When applying Collapse via Core Passive: Accelerant to enemies, the target's Stun DMG Multiplier increases by 25%. The increase to Ice DMG and Fire DMG provided by Elation from Additional Ability: Fighting Spirit increases to 120% of the original.

As the "Red Scarf" of the Sons of Calydon, Lighter is quite famous in the Outer Ring, and not just because of his fists, but also due to... his unique way of speaking.

"I enjoy taking it easy... but you wouldn't manage without me, would you?"

Mercenary Leader

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

"I'm probably the last person anyone should pick as their leader."

SunglassesRecommended

When Lighter is off-field, the Energy Regen for the on-field character is increased by 10%. Upon entering the Morale Burst state, Lighter restores 4 Energy for off-field characters. This effect can trigger once every 18s.

"You're asking why I wear sunglasses? Uh... it's because I get queasy at the sight of blood, I guess."

Decision Maker

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

"Give me an order, and I'll carry it out. It's that simple."

Lighter adjusted his sunglasses with a carefree smile.

"Just don't put me in charge of making decisions."

SurvivorRecommended

Lighter's Morale recovery efficiency is increased to 200% of its original value. When Lighter lands a heavy strike on enemies during a Basic Attack, Dodge Counter, Special Attack, EX Special Attack, Quick Assist, Assist Follow-Up, Chain Attack, or Ultimate, it will trigger the Blazing Impact effect, dealing 250% of ATK as Fire DMG. This effect can trigger once every 8s on each enemy. If Lighter's Impact exceeds 170 points, each additional point will further increase the multiplier of Blazing Impact by 5%, up to a maximum increase of 500%. The more powerful Finishing Move that follows when Lighter's Morale is completely exhausted during a light punch or jab combo will trigger an additional activation of Blazing Impact when hitting an enemy, ignoring the effect's cooldown.

If given the chance to do it all over again, he would never opt to be the only survivor.

Unfortunately, fate is rarely a choice.

Base Stats

Stats at Lv.60

HP: 8253
ATK: 722
DEF: 612

Stats by level

Level	HP	ATK	DEF
1	677	109	49
10	1503	166	109
10+	1935	213	143
20	2853	277	210
20+	3285	325	244
30	4203	389	310
30+	4635	436	343
40	5553	500	410
40+	5984	548	444
50	6903	612	511
50+	7335	659	545
60	8253	722	612

Profile

Faction: Sons of Calydon
Gender: Male
Height: 185 cm
Birthday: Dec 27
Release version: 1.3
Signature W-Engine: Blazing Laurel
Voice actors (English): Aleks Le
Voice actors (Chinese): 张沛 (Zhang Pei)
Voice actors (Japanese): 高橋広樹 (Takahashi Hiroki)
Voice actors (Korean): 정의한 (Jeong Eui-Han)

"Is anyone up for challenging the undefeated Champion?"

"You may not have the skill to defeat me, but could you not bleed so much?"

"I know, fainting at the sight of blood isn't very impressive for 'The Champion.'"

"Or is this your way of bringing us both down?"

Story

Agent Profile: Lighter

Lighter, the Champion of the Sons of Calydon and an ex-mercenary.

In the Outer Ring, the Champion of a team refers to the one responsible for dealing with the opponent's strongest fighter in a gang fight, and they often need to participate in one-on-one duels. Their victory is crucial, as it brings glory and morale to the entire team.

"The Champion can perish, but cannot lose."

A red scarf is what identifies the Champion of the Sons of Calydon.

Even if the opponent doesn't know Lighter, they'll know who he is just from seeing that red scarf.

From what is currently known, Lighter is actually very low profile. He only steals the spotlight on the battlefield when he acts on his obligations as Champion.

Note: Lighter is the second Red Scarf of the Sons of Calydon. He teasingly refers to the previous Red Scarf as "Brother" or "predecessor."

Increase Trust to Close to unlock more

Lighter was once the leader of a mercenary troupe.

After a certain accident, Lighter disbanded his group of mercenaries and ended up in serious debt. Lighter chose to fight in an underground arena to pay back what he owed.

Later, Lighter was discovered by Big Daddy, who paid a huge sum to hire him to join the Sons of Calydon and take Billy's previous position.

Cooperation Notes:

Belle

Didn't Lighter say that he'd faint at the sight of blood? And that's why he always keeps his shades on?

Can someone who faints at the sight of blood really be a Champion? And even fight underground boxing matches...?

Wise

This feels like a poorly crafted excuse...

Knock Knock - Impressions of Lighter:

- So... how many people has Lighter defeated?