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Norma Hollowell

Norma Hollowell

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Best Norma Hollowell Build Guide

Written by Phạm Ngọc Bảo Châu ·

Playstyle Overview

Norma Hollowell is a Fire Stun Agent who builds Daze passively through turrets with very little field time. Her EX Special Attack puts her in En-Nah Barrage for 32s, summoning two En-Nah Turrets that fire on their own, while her Additional Ability grants the whole team 20% DMG.

The standout mechanic is her Preheated Chamber gauge: at 80%, hold Basic Attack for Hat Trick and the incoming ally's Quick Assist becomes a free Chain Attack. Her Core Passive converts CRIT Rate above 50% into CRIT DMG and Daze, so build her to 100% CRIT Rate. The catch: she has little burst Daze outside her Ultimate and leans heavily on her Signature W-Engine.

Best W-Engines

1
Chief SidekickS1
Chief Sidekick

Base ATK 713 · CRIT Rate 24%

Best in slot and one of the most important W-Engines for a supportive slot: CRIT Rate for her Core Passive, flat Impact to offset her low base, Fire RES ignore, off-field Energy Regen and a team-wide DMG buff. Since her Mindscapes past M2 are underwhelming, going to S5 can be the better investment.
Tùy Tùng Của Thiên Tài ›

Lực Xung Kích của người trang bị tăng 30/33/36/39/42 điểm, sát thương gây ra sẽ bỏ qua 15/17.2/19.5/21.7/24% Kháng DMG Hỏa của mục tiêu. Khi người trang bị không phải nhân vật đang thao tác, Tự Hồi Năng Lượng tăng 0.4/0.46/0.52/0.58/0.64 điểm/s. Khi người trang bị phát động Siêu Chiến Kỹ gây DMG Hỏa, sẽ khiến sát thương do Người Đại Diện toàn đội gây ra tăng 12.5/14.4/16.3/18.1/20%, duy trì 30s, tối đa cộng dồn 2 tầng, kích hoạt trùng lặp sẽ làm mới thời gian duy trì, trong cùng một chiêu thức kích hoạt tối đa 1 lần, hiệu ứng này là duy nhất trong toàn đội.

2
Steam OvenS5
Steam Oven

ATK 594 · Energy Regen 50%

The best A-Rank option: Energy Regen means more frequent EX Special Attacks, and an Energy Regen Disc 6 makes its effect easier to keep up. It does lack Daze and damage, though.
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.

3
Blazing LaurelS1
Blazing Laurel

ATK 713 · Impact 18%

The runner-up pick with Fire or Ice Agents: her Basic Attack and Hat Trick easily keep Wilt stacked to boost allies' CRIT DMG, and its Impact makes up for the missing CRIT Rate.
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.

4
Hellfire GearsS1
Hellfire Gears

ATK 684 · Impact 18%

The second-best pick outside Fire/Ice teams and the best F2P option: its off-field Energy Regen is even higher than her Signature's, and her cheap EX Special Attack keeps one Impact stack up easily. At S5 its Daze matches an S5 Signature, though it falls far behind on team DMG.
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.

5
The Simmering PotS5
The Simmering Pot

ATK 594 · Impact 15%

Usable, but worse than both Hellfire Gears and Steam Oven; only use it if nothing else is available.
Lẩu Cay Dầu Ớt ›

Khi phát động Đột Kích Chi Viện, Điểm Choáng mà người trang bị gây cho mục tiêu tăng 7,2% / 8,2% / 9,2% / 10,2% / 11,5%, sát thương người trang bị gây ra tăng 7,2% / 8,2% / 9,2% / 10,2% / 11,5%, duy trì 30s, khi kích hoạt trùng lặp sẽ làm mới thời gian duy trì.

6
Roaring Fur-naceS1
Roaring Fur-nace

ATK 713 · ATK% 30%

Raises the Daze of EX Special Attacks, Chain Attacks and Ultimates and buffs team DMG on Fire Chain Attacks/Ultimates, although the buff is lower than her Signature's.
Tiger Spirit Rising ›

The Daze dealt by the equipper's EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, and Ultimate increases by 28%.

When using a Chain Attack or Ultimate to deal Fire DMG, the DMG dealt by all squad members increases by 10%, stacking up to 2 times and lasting 30s. The duration of each stack is calculated separately. Triggers once per use of a skill. Only one instance of this effect can exist in the same squad.

Best Drive Discs

1
4
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.

2
Swing Jazz
2-pc ›
2-piece:

Energy Regen increases +20%

King of the Summit is the natural choice: Norma easily exceeds 50% CRIT Rate and her cheap EX Special Attack keeps the buff up. Once at 100% CRIT Rate, pair it with an Energy Regen 2-piece like Swing Jazz or Moonlight Lullaby for more EX Special Attacks.
2
4
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.

2
Woodpecker Electro
2-pc ›
2-piece:

CRIT Rate +8%

Use 2-piece Woodpecker Electro (+8% CRIT Rate) when you're below 100% CRIT Rate so her Core Passive reaches its full value.
3
4
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.

2
Moonlight Lullaby
2-pc ›
2-piece:

Energy Regen +20%

The best set alongside Armorers like Claret, since King of the Summit's CRIT DMG does nothing for them. Hat Trick gives you Quick Assists almost on demand, so Astral Voice is easy to keep up. The 2-piece can also be Swing Jazz or Woodpecker Electro.
4
4
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.

2
Shockstar Disco
2-pc ›
2-piece:

Impact +6%

Pick 2-piece Shockstar Disco when you need extra Impact to hit a specific Daze breakpoint in a fight.

Best Main Stats

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

Best Sub Stats

  1. 1CRIT Rate (up to 100% in combat)
  2. 2CRIT DMG
  3. 3ATK%
  4. 4PEN
  5. 5Flat ATK

Endgame Stats

ATK
2400+
HP
9500+
DEF
800+
CRIT Rate
80% – 100%
CRIT DMG
100%+

Her Core Passive only works above 50% CRIT Rate and caps at 100%, making it her most important stat. Disc 5 depends on teammates: Fire DMG with Sunna, PEN Ratio with Rina, ATK% with Nicole. Use an Impact Disc 6 if you need to hit a Daze breakpoint (such as an extra Stun); otherwise Energy Regen is better as it means more EX Special Attacks.

Skill Priority

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

Her Core Skill determines her bonus CRIT DMG and Daze, so level it first. Her turrets scale with her Special Attack level and form the backbone of both her Daze and damage. Next come her Ultimate (her only burst Daze) and Assist; Basic Attack and Dodge can stay low.

Best Teams for Norma Hollowell

Most Used Teams Right Now

Norma's most used team in both Shiyu Defense and Deadly Assault. Free Chain Attacks help Claret keep Crimson Inscription up and build Gash fast, and Norma sustains Astral Voice easily; Rina adds DEF and PEN Ratio.
Her second most used team. Norma's extra Chain Attacks help Starlight - Billy build his unique resource and make his combos more lenient, offsetting his long Ultimate animation.

Attack Teams

Evelyn takes most of the field time while Norma and Astra Yao support from off-field. Swap to Norma now and then to refresh her turrets and give Evelyn extra Chain Attacks.
Pyrois has one of the hardest-hitting Chain Attacks in the game, gains Decibels from it and has a cheaper Ultimate, making Norma a perfect match. The Norma + Sunna duo brings enough buffs, Daze and damage to suit almost any Attack DPS.
Sigrid's Chain Attack is an Unbridled Spear attack and boosts her Converging Spear damage, so every extra Chain Attack from Norma is very valuable.

Rupture Team

A fairly popular team: Yixuan uses the Stun windows Norma opens to burst. Since Ultimates make up much of Yixuan's damage, though, Dialyn is usually the better partner.

F2P Team

Pyrois is the main damage source while Norma and Nicole support; Nicole shreds enemy DEF.

Best Bangboo for Norma Hollowell

Ultra Jake shares Norma's External Strategy Department faction, so its Additional Ability is always active; it's the pick for Armorer teams. With Evelyn and Astra Yao (Stars of Lyra), use Snap; in Rupture teams use Miss Esme if you have her at 3 stars or higher, or Excaliboo. In the F2P team, Knightboo is the main pick. Booressure and Avocaboo are general alternatives; Sumoboo fits Armorer teams.

Skills

Basic Attack: Engineering Insurance

Press Basic to activate:
Performs up to four attacks forward, dealing Fire DMG.

Basic Attack: Hat Trick

When Norma is the active character and is in combat, she gains 1.5% Preheated Chamber per second.
When Top Hat Companion is on her head, hold Basic to activate:
After firing, Norma throws out Top Hat Companion, ordering it to unleash a round of aerial fire, dealing Fire DMG and storing the current Preheated Chamber.
When the skill hits an enemy, it triggers the previous character's Quick Assist. This effect can trigger once every 5s.
Once Top Hat Companion has been thrown out, it will accumulate and retain Preheated Chamber at the same speed on behalf of Norma. Norma does not need to stay on the field during this period.
After Norma retrieves the Top Hat Companion, she immediately gains the stored Preheated Chamber.
When holding Basic, the Top Hat Companion will accelerate toward Norma.
If retrieving the Top Hat Companion would raise Preheated Chamber to 80% or higher, the Top Hat Companion will automatically accelerate toward Norma.
When Norma switches from on field to off field while in combat, if Preheated Chamber is not full, Top Hat Companion automatically enters the battlefield.
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
Basic Attack
Bội Số DMG Đòn 152.5%
Bội Số DMG Đòn 276.3%
Bội Số DMG Đòn 3147%
Bội Số DMG Đòn 4282.8%
Bội Số Choáng Đòn 124.4%
Bội Số Choáng Đòn 231.3%
Bội Số Choáng Đòn 357.6%
Bội Số Choáng Đòn 4133.4%
Basic Attack
Bội Số DMG114.1%
Bội Số Choáng51.6%

Mindscape Cinema

Which Mindscapes Are Worth It?

M1 is her most valuable Mindscape, and M2 is also very strong. Past M2 the value drops noticeably, so taking her Signature to S5 may be the better investment. M4 is useful depending on team and fight, while M6 is her weakest upgrade, though still meaningful.

  • M1
    Armor-Piercing and High-Explosive Warheads lower enemies' All-Attribute RES by 15% for 15s, and the turrets' enhanced missile state lasts 12s. The RES shred needs refreshing via EX Special Attacks or enhanced turrets.
  • M2
    Each Tech Divide stack grants 6% Stun DMG Multiplier (60% total), a rarely saturated multiplier; Hat Trick also restores 25 Energy (20s cooldown) for more EX Special Attacks.
  • M4
    When Preheated Chamber is spent for a Chain Attack, Norma and the incoming ally gain 200 Decibels, enabling extra Ultimates in some fights; team-dependent, and especially good with Pyrois.
  • M6
    Whenever an enemy is Stunned, missiles rain down for 6s (counted as Ultimate DMG); Armor-Piercing Warheads gain 30% Daze and High-Explosive Warheads 30% DMG.
M1

Visionary ExtremismRecommended

The duration of the En-Nah Turret's missile bay deployed by EX Special Attack: Explosive Experiment increases to 12s.
When an Armor-Piercing Warhead or High-Explosive Warhead from any skill hits an enemy, the target's All-Attribute RES is reduced by 15% for 15s.

Advance! By any means necessary!
Too many things are chasing us in this dying world: the pitch-black frontier, our fleeting lifespan.
Human life and civilization are more fragile than a Bangboo's logic core.
The only way to stay ahead of destruction is to keep moving forward, by any means necessary.
"Besides, the first to witness a new horizon always sees the most beautiful view, don't they?"
M2

Axiom of Universal UnityRecommended

The Stun DMG Multiplier granted by each stack of Tech Divide in Norma's Additional Ability: Advantage in Numbers is increased to 6%.
When Norma uses Basic Attack: Hat Trick while in combat, she gains 25 Energy. This effect can trigger once every 20s.

The world of physicists is constantly overturned by new theories. The order ordinary people rely on is just as often shattered by unexpected events and conflict.
The ties that bind all things are always mysterious, both incredibly intimate and incredibly fragile, impossible to fully comprehend.
"Bring Bangboo and Roscaelifer to greater heights? You mean 'the byproduct of chasing curiosity,' right?"
M3

Natural-Born Villain Paradox

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

It's another calm, peaceful day in Roscaelifer, with clear skies and a gentle breeze.
But for the Bangboo, there may still be one ultimate supervillain...
"Why is it that the smartest genius in every kids' cartoon always ends up becoming the bad guy...?"
"Seriously, what's so great about those crazy scientists whose budget and hairline are both hanging on by a thread?"
M4

Bangboo Superiority TheoryRecommended

When Norma consumes Preheated Chamber to trigger a Chain Attack, both Norma and the corresponding Agent gain 200 Decibels.

Without a doubt, Bangboo are the most loyal companions humanity has had in the past century, the most efficient tools, and perhaps even... the most powerful weapons.
Like any child yet to be taught or any blade yet to find a worthy owner, a Bangboo can serve anyone, whether it's the righteous Phaethon or the most ruthless villain.
"First of all, I'm a pacifist who happens to love Bangboo."
"Second, part of my job is making sure the sharpest sword stays in our hands."
M5

En-Nah Big Bang

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

According to archived External Strategy Department records, a project led by the young researcher Norma rapidly pushed the performance limits of mass-produced Bangboo to new heights.
Before being promoted to Chief Technician of the ESD, Norma's most important assignment was proving that she wouldn't one day launch Booastrum into orbit.
"Higher! Faster! Stronger!"
"The only things limiting imagination are courage and the R&D budget!"
M6

The Primary Cause of GeniusRecommended

After any squad member Stuns an enemy, Norma will continuously summon missiles to bombard random enemies on the field for 6s. A missile is launched every 0.75s, dealing Fire DMG equal to 200% of Norma's ATK to enemies within the area. This DMG is considered Ultimate DMG. Repeated triggers reset the duration. This effect can trigger once every 30s.
The Daze inflicted by Armor-Piercing Warhead increases by 30%, and the DMG dealt by High-Explosive Warhead increases by 30%.

Every great creation begins with curiosity and a happy accident. Perhaps the birth of the very first Bangboo soul was nothing more than Lady Sunbringer's fascination with the mysteries of life.

Base Stats

Stats at Lv.60

HP
7799
ATK
687
DEF
582
Impact
106
CRIT Rate
5%
CRIT DMG
50%
Anomaly Proficiency
99
Anomaly Mastery
98
PEN Ratio
0%
Energy Regen
1.2

Stats by level

LevelHPATKDEF
162711047
101392168104
10+1822207136
202673271199
20+3104310231
303955375295
30+4385414327
405236479390
40+5666518422
506517582486
50+6948622519
607799687582

Profile

Faction
External Strategy Department
Gender
Female
Height
150
Birthday
JUL 26
Signature W-Engine
Chief Sidekick
Voice actors (English)
Madeline Dorroh
Voice actors (Chinese)
王晓彤
Voice actors (Japanese)
花井美春
Voice actors (Korean)
김윤채

"Đạo Tặc Lổ Hổng và Bangboo có cùng khối lượng rồi xuống từ Roscaelifer, ai sẽ chạm đất trước nhỉ~"
Norma Hollowell

"Norma, không được nói tóc của khách như "tổ chim bị quét bởi mạch xung điện từ" đâu nhé. Lần sau có thể nói - "Tạo hình của quý khách tràn đầy sức sống". Nào, đọc lại theo tôi một lần nữa."
- Velina đang bổ sung "Sổ Tay Nghi Thức Công Vụ Của Cục Kế Hoạch Ngoại Vụ"

"Phá hủy là mẹ của sáng tạo, cô trưởng phòng kỹ thuật thường hay nói vậy. Đây cũng là lý do chúng tôi bố trí thiết bị phòng cháy chữa cháy cứ mỗi ba mươi mét dọc hành lang - để sức sáng tạo được phát huy tối đa..."
- Nhân viên Cục Đối Ngoại toát mồ hôi

“Um ne um ne um ne! (Nếu không chặn đứng được những lời ngọt ngào ấy, lỡ sa vào cái bẫy của cô ta...)"
- Nói xong, các nạn nhân Bangboo của Norma trong Hội Tương Trợ chìm vào khoảng lặng sâu thẳm

"Chuỗi Tác Chiến B - Um Ne Mưa Đạn! Chuỗi Tác Chiến A - Mũi Khoan Đùng Đùng! Chuỗi Tác Chiến Z - Bạn sẽ không muốn biết đâu"
- Norma, đang khoe khoang kho vũ khí mà cô ấy tự hào

Story

Details
Norma, Chief Technician of the External Strategy Department and a central figure within Marcel Group's technological center. No matter how long or complicated her titles may sound, the young Miss Norma is without question a titan in the field of Bangboo technology. Even Lady Sunbringer herself may not understand every gear and chip inside a Bangboo body better than Norma does.

She fits every stereotype people have about genius scientists: her engineering skills are exceptional, while her people skills are inversely proportional. She takes Velina's "Etiquette Manual" seriously, and is equally serious about never following it.

A firm believer in performance above all, she was once feared by Bangboo due to her radical Bangboo modification techniques and somewhat less-than-Bangboo-centered approach, earning a reputation as a terrifying scientist who would stop at nothing for her research. ...The safety engineers at the External Strategy Department lab may share a similar view.

It's less that the title of "Chief Technician" crowned Norma in the field of Bangboo technology, and more that Norma herself represents the pinnacle of the Marcel Group's technological achievements.
She has absolute confidence in her own technology and is always driven by a curiosity to pursue new things and push boundaries. As for the methods she uses to satisfy that curiosity, depending on one's perspective, they could be described as either "innocent" or "terrifying."

She possesses sharp insight, capable of noticing connections between things that most people would never understand, and her methods of solving problems are often wildly unconventional.

Although feared by Bangboo, she still somehow manages to rope many of them into participating in her experiments. The key is her surprisingly impressive social skills with Bangboo and preschool-aged children alike, though those skills only seem effective on the innocent and inexperienced.

Her methods often leave both people and Bangboo who do not understand her intentions feeling uneasy, yet her deep dedication to Bangboo technology stems not only from scientific curiosity but also from the burden of carrying on Lady Sunbringer's technological legacy.
Now if the Bangboo at home ever come down with some strange malfunction, we'll know where to find a "doctor"~!

I think I finally understand how pets feel when they don't want to go to the vet.

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