Quick Answer: HSR 3.8 Phase 3 (Jan 28–Feb 12, 2026) reruns Sunday's A Grounded Ascent and Aglaea's Time Woven Into Gold. Sunday's LC delivers universal support value with Energy regen and SP economy—priority for most accounts. Aglaea's LC provides CRIT DMG amplification but narrower use. F2P: prioritize Sunday's LC for flexibility; Aglaea's is optional with 4-star alternatives hitting 85-90% performance.
Phase 3 Banner Overview: Jan 28–Feb 12, 2026
Simultaneous reruns: Aglaea (5★ Lightning Remembrance DPS) + Sunday (5★ Imaginary Harmony support) with signature LCs. First rerun since initial releases.
Light Cone Event Warp features:
Time Woven Into Gold (Aglaea's Remembrance LC)
A Grounded Ascent (Sunday's Harmony LC)
4★ options: Geniuses' Greetings, Trend of Universal Market, Dance! Dance! Dance!
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Banner Mechanics
15-day window = 2 weekly resets for Stellar Jade from MoC, Pure Fiction, Apocalyptic Shadow.
LC Event Warp pity:
Hard pity: 80 pulls
Featured rate: 75% (NO guarantee on 2nd pity)
Worst case: 160 pulls (12,800 Jades)
Soft pity: pulls 65-70
Why This Rerun Matters
Sunday = premier Harmony for summon teams. Aglaea = Remembrance flagship DPS. Their LCs amplify roles at different value propositions.
Timing benefits: MoC favors multi-target; Pure Fiction emphasizes follow-ups/summons through Feb 2026. Immediate endgame gains + future-proofing for v3.9 Remembrance characters.
Sunday's A Grounded Ascent: Stats & Mechanics
5★ Harmony LC transforms Sunday into SP-positive powerhouse with faster Ultimate rotations.
Core passive:
6 Energy after Skill/Ultimate on ally
Grants target 1 Hymn stack: +15% DMG (max 3 stacks)
SP recovery: 1 SP every 2 passive triggers
Base Stats & Refinement
Max level: substantial base ATK enhancing Sunday's CRIT DMG sharing.
Energy regen constant at 6 across all ranks. Hymn DMG scales:
S1: +12% per stack (45% max)
S5: +18% per stack (54% max)
S1→S5: only 9% total improvement
Verdict: S1 = 83% of max potential. Refinements = diminishing returns. Better to invest elsewhere.
SP generation unchanged across refinements—even S1 gets full economy benefits.
Energy & SP Economy
Sunday base: 25 Energy at start, 1 SP recovery on Beatified targets. LC adds 6 Energy per Skill/Ultimate = 3-turn Ultimate cycles vs 4-turn.
Impact: 40% more Ultimates over 12-cycle MoC. Each Ultimate:
+30% base CRIT DMG + 12% of Sunday's CRIT DMG
20% Max Energy restore to all (min 40 Energy)
SP economy: Sunday's Skill costs 1 SP, recovers 1 SP on Beatified = neutral. LC adds +0.5 SP per rotation. Over 10 turns = 5 extra SP for DPS Ultimates or SP-hungry supports.
Optimal Teams
Max value with:
Summon DPS: Aglaea, Jing Yuan, Topaz (100% action advance + DMG stacks)
CRIT hypercarries: Acheron, Jingliu, Seele (CRIT DMG sharing amplified)
SP-intensive comps: Dual DPS or SP-negative supports gain resource flexibility
Hymn stacks apply to target ally—Sunday maintains 3 stacks on main DPS while cycling buffs. In Aglaea teams, Garmentmaker counts as valid target.
Synergy: Talent's +20% CRIT Rate + Ultimate's CRIT DMG sharing creates multiplicative formula: (Base DMG) × (1 + CRIT Rate × CRIT DMG) × (1 + Hymn DMG%) × (Sunday Ultimate buff).
Endgame Performance
MoC 11-12: 2-3 cycle reduction vs 4★ alternatives. Turn 2 Ultimate vs turn 3 = earlier CRIT buffs, faster wave clears.
Pure Fiction: Multi-target rotation value. SP generation critical for 5-stage uptime without sacrificing damage.
Apocalyptic Shadow: Single-target optimization. 3 Hymn stacks = consistent 45% DMG (S1) throughout fight. Energy regen ensures Ultimate availability during vulnerability phases.
Aglaea's Time Woven Into Gold: Stats & Mechanics
5★ Remembrance LC maximizes Supreme Stance mechanics + Garmentmaker synergies.
Passive:
+12 base SPD (→20 SPD at S5)
Brocade stacks: +9% CRIT DMG each (→15% at S5), max 6 stacks
At max stacks: +9% Basic ATK DMG (→15% at S5)
Base Stats & Refinement
Max level base ATK increases Aglaea's damage + Garmentmaker HP (44-66% of Aglaea's Max HP). SPD substat: 12-20 SPD toward 134-166+ targets without extra SPD on Body/Sphere.
Refinement scaling:
S1→S5: max CRIT DMG 54%→90% (36% improvement)
Basic ATK DMG: 9%→15% (67% improvement)
S1 = ~78% of S5 damage output
Stack accumulation rate constant—S1 and S5 reach max stacks at same timing. Refinements = luxury for top 1% or dedicated mains.
CRIT DMG & Ultimate Bonuses
Aglaea's damage profile: Enhanced Basic ATKs during Supreme Stance. Both Aglaea + Garmentmaker execute joint attacks: 100-200% ATK to primary + 45-90% ATK to adjacent.
At 6 Brocade stacks (S1): +54% CRIT DMG + 9% Basic ATK DMG. Combined with relics + Wondrous BananAmusement Park (+48% CRIT DMG with summon) = 220%+ total CRIT DMG before external buffs. Enhanced Basic crits exceed 150k damage in optimized teams.
Basic ATK DMG applies multiplicatively: (Base DMG × ATK%) × (1 + CRIT DMG%) × (1 + Basic ATK DMG%) = three-stage multiplication. 9% Basic ATK DMG = ~12-15% actual DPS increase.
Optimal Teams
Peak performance with:
Max Supreme Stance uptime: Sunday's 100% action advance + Robin's advance = more Ultimates
CRIT DMG amplification: Sunday's Ultimate, Sparkle's buffs, Bronya's bonuses stack multiplicatively
SP generation: Sunday with A Grounded Ascent, Huohuo, Gallagher enable Enhanced Basic spam
SPD bonus valuable in double-action teams. With Sunday advancing Aglaea post-turn, +12 SPD hits 160+ breakpoints for 3-4 Enhanced Basics in succession.
Synergy with E1 (Seam Stitch +15% DMG; 20 Energy after attack): faster Ultimates = more Supreme Stance uptime.
Endgame Performance
MoC 11-12: 22-28% personal damage vs 4★ alternatives = 1-2 cycle improvement. Varies by support quality + enemy resistances.
Pure Fiction: 15-20% damage increase. Single-target optimization limits AoE scenarios. Basic ATK DMG applies to primary + adjacent, but CRIT DMG stacking favors burst over sustained AoE.
Apocalyptic Shadow: Maximum potential. Extended single-target = 6 Brocade stacks maintained throughout. 8-12 Enhanced Basics per cycle. 400k+ damage per Supreme Stance rotation in whale comps.
Head-to-Head: Sunday vs Aglaea LC Value
Fundamental difference: A Grounded Ascent = universal support tool for all teams/future characters. Time Woven Into Gold = specialized DPS amplifier for Aglaea only.
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Universal vs Specialized
A Grounded Ascent: Works with every current/future Harmony character benefiting from Energy regen + SP generation. Optimized for Sunday but provides value if he becomes secondary support. Energy/SP mechanics function independently of character kits.
Time Woven Into Gold: Locked to Remembrance path, designed around Aglaea's Supreme Stance + Enhanced Basic ATKs. Future Remembrance characters may use different patterns (Skill/Ultimate-focused) = no synergy. Risk of obsolescence if Aglaea powercrept or you switch DPS.
Applicability gap: New players with Sunday = support for any team. New players with Aglaea = DPS requiring specific structures (Remembrance supports, CRIT buffers, SP generators).
DPS Calculations vs 4★ Alternatives
Sunday: Best 4★ = Memories of the Past. A Grounded Ascent improves Sunday's contribution 18-23% = 12-15% total team DPS.
Aglaea: Best 4★ = Cruising in the Stellar Sea. Time Woven Into Gold provides 22-28% personal damage = 15-20% team DPS. Gap narrows to 12-15% with Nowhere to Run.
Key distinction: Sunday's LC improves team performance regardless of DPS. Aglaea's LC only improves teams where she's main DPS. In rosters with multiple DPS (Acheron, Firefly, Feixiao), Sunday's LC = 100% team value; Aglaea's LC = 25-33% team value.
Future Compatibility
Sunday's kit + LC future-proof for summon/CRIT characters. V3.9 leaks: multiple Remembrance releases synergizing with action advance + CRIT buffs. Energy/SP mechanics scale with team complexity.
Aglaea's LC faces compatibility risks. If v3.9 introduces Remembrance supports/sub-DPS with different patterns, Time Woven Into Gold = zero value. Basic ATK focus creates anti-synergy with Skill/Ultimate-focused Remembrance characters.
Meta longevity: Supports maintain relevance 12-18 months minimum. DPS face replacement by stronger options within 6-9 months.
Meta Predictions Through 3.9+
Trends favor Sunday's archetype. Summon-based gameplay in v3.8 likely continues through 3.9-4.0. Sunday's 100% action advance + CRIT buffs + Energy regen scale with character power—stronger DPS benefit proportionally more.
Aglaea's position depends on Lightning-weak rotations + Remembrance blessings. MoC cycles through elemental weaknesses every 2-3 patches = peak windows followed by reduced effectiveness. Competition from future Lightning DPS threatens team slot.
Investment timeline: A Grounded Ascent = immediate value compounding 12+ months. Time Woven Into Gold = immediate value potentially depreciating 6-9 months. For 12+ month planning, Sunday's LC = superior ROI.
4★ Alternatives & Standard Options
Best 4★ for Sunday
Memories of the Past (Harmony, Battle Pass): Energy regen when using Skill. Gap: 18-23% team DPS. Enables 4-turn Ultimates vs 3-turn = 25% less uptime.
Dance! Dance! Dance! (Harmony, Event/Gacha): Action advance to all after Ultimate. Gap: 25-30% (no Energy/SP regen). Best for speed-tuning teams.
Planetary Rendezvous (Harmony, F2P): DMG% to Imaginary allies. Gap: 30-35% mixed-element, 20-25% mono-Imaginary. Niche.
Takeaway: Sunday remains 75-82% effective with 4★ LCs. Investing in Sunday character + Memories of the Past > skipping Sunday entirely.
Best 4★ for Aglaea
Cruising in the Stellar Sea (Remembrance, Event/Gacha): CRIT Rate + ATK% on enemy defeat/low HP. Gap: 22-28% personal damage. Conditional buffs = inconsistent in boss fights.
Nowhere to Run (Destruction, Gacha): ATK% + CRIT DMG + bonus vs debuffed enemies. Gap: 15-20% with consistent debuffs (Pela, Silver Wolf). Requires specific teams.
Swordplay (Destruction, F2P): Stacking DMG% after Basic/Skill. Gap: 28-32% (no CRIT DMG). Best F2P but significantly weaker.
Takeaway: Aglaea's gap with 4★ exceeds Sunday's (15-32%). However, 4★ options still clear all endgame content = signature is luxury.
Standard Banner Options
But the Battle Isn't Over (Bronya's): Action advance + CRIT DMG for Sunday, but no Energy regen. Gap: 20-25%.
On the Fall of an Aeon (Destruction): DMG% + break effect for Aglaea, but no CRIT DMG. Gap: 25-30%.
Standard strategy appeals to patient players (6-12 months), but no guarantee = unreliable.
Battle Pass Viability
Memories of the Past costs ~$10/patch for Sunday, reducing gap to 18-23%. Aglaea lacks competitive BP option.
For monthly pass holders: $10 on Memories of the Past + save Jades for characters > pulling A Grounded Ascent. Enables roster expansion at 75-80% signature performance.
Investment Priority Framework
F2P Recommendations
Own Sunday, lack Aglaea:
Priority: Skip both LCs, save for future DPS
Exception: If main summon DPS (Jing Yuan, Topaz) + 12k+ Jades after securing Sunday, consider A Grounded Ascent
Own Aglaea, lack Sunday:
Priority: Pull Sunday character, skip both LCs
Exception: If have strong Harmony (Sparkle, Robin) + main Aglaea exclusively, Time Woven Into Gold = 22-28% damage
Own both:
Priority: A Grounded Ascent > Time Woven Into Gold
Exception: If 20k+ Jades + no upcoming targets, secure both
Own neither:
Priority: Pull Sunday character, skip all LCs
Exception: None—never pull LCs for unowned characters
Low-Spender Strategy
Monthly pass = ~8-9k Jades/patch = one 5★ every 2 patches or one LC every 2.5 patches.
Optimal: Prioritize characters over LCs. Use BP for Memories of the Past. Allocate LC pulls only when:
20k+ Jades in reserve post-characters
Next 2-3 patches have no character targets
You main the LC's character in 80%+ teams
Budget example:
Patches 3.8-3.9: Secure Sunday (12.8k worst case)
Patches 4.0-4.1: Skip, accumulate (18k saved)
Patch 4.2: Pull A Grounded Ascent if no targets, or continue saving
Whale Refinement Guide
A Grounded Ascent:
S1→S2: 3% team DPS, low priority
S2→S5: 6% total, very low priority
Recommendation: Stop at S1, invest in Eidolons/other LCs
Time Woven Into Gold:
S1→S2: 5% personal (3.5% team)
S2→S5: 12% personal (8% team)
Recommendation: S1 general use, S3-S5 only for dedicated mains
Efficiency: Aglaea E1 = 15% damage + 20 Energy for 12.8k Jades. Time Woven S1→S5 = 51.2k Jades for 12% damage. Eidolons = superior value.
Account Progression
Early game (TL 1-40): Zero LC investment. Focus on 2 functional teams for MoC. Use F2P LCs.
Mid game (TL 41-60): Selective LC for main DPS/universal supports. If Sunday in 80%+ teams, A Grounded Ascent = account-wide value.
Late game (TL 61+, clearing MoC 12): LCs = optimization luxuries. Prioritize by:
Cycle improvement (2+ cycles reduction?)
Roster flexibility (enables new comps?)
Personal enjoyment (main for fun?)
Pull signatures for characters you enjoy, as marginal DPS = minimal practical benefit beyond satisfaction.
Stellar Jade Budget & Pity
Average Cost to Guarantee
LC Event Warp: 80 hard pity, 75% featured (NO 2nd pity guarantee).
Scenarios:
Best: 65-75 pulls (5.2-6k Jades)
Average: ~72 pulls, 75% featured = 5,760 Jades expected (25% need 2nd pity)
Worst: 240 pulls (19.2k Jades)
Statistical expected value: ~7,680 Jades (96 pulls). Budget planning: assume 12.8k (160 pulls) for confidence.
Soft vs Hard Pity
Soft pity starts pull 65:
Pull 65: 1.2% (from 0.8% base)
Pull 70: 2.0%
Pull 75: 4.0%
Pull 80: 100%
Community data:
50% pull by 72
75% pull by 76
90% pull by 79
100% pull by 80
Budget: assume 75 pulls (6k Jades) for first 5★, 25% chance need second 75-pull = 9-10k Jades for reasonable confidence.
Maximizing Limited Resources
F2P accumulation: ~6.5-7.5k Jades/patch via:
Daily missions: 1,800
Events: 1,200-1,500
MoC: 800 (400×2 resets)
Pure Fiction: 800
Apocalyptic Shadow: 800
SU/DU: 400-600
Maintenance: 300
Misc: 400-800
Budget supports one 5★ every 2 patches or one LC every 2.5 patches. Opportunity cost: pulling LC = delaying next character by 1.5-2 patches.
Value maximization:
Maintain 12.8k emergency reserve for must-pulls
Allocate excess to LCs only when reserve maintained
Prioritize universal LCs (A Grounded Ascent) over specialized (Time Woven Into Gold)
Skip refinements—invest in new characters
Banner Skip Strategy for 3.9+
V3.9 leaks: multiple Remembrance + potential new Harmony supports.
Skip A Grounded Ascent if:
V3.9 introduces stronger universal Harmony
You lack Sunday + don't plan to pull
Jades <20k with desired 3.9 characters
Skip Time Woven Into Gold if:
V3.9 introduces stronger Lightning/Remembrance DPS
You don't main Aglaea in 60%+ teams
Jades <25k with desired 3.9 characters
Conservative: Skip both in 3.8 Phase 3, accumulate through 3.9, reassess once 3.9 roster confirmed. Preserves flexibility, avoids buyer's remorse.
Common Misconceptions
Myth: Signatures Mandatory for Viability
Reality: Every 5★ designed to function with 4★ alternatives. Signatures provide 15-30% improvements, but gap rarely determines clearability. MoC 12, PF 4, AS tier 6 all clearable with 4★ LCs + proper teams/relics.
Sunday clears all content with Memories of the Past (1-2 extra cycles). Aglaea clears all with Cruising in the Stellar Sea (2-3 extra cycles).
Gap matters for:
Top 5% leaderboards
Low-cycle challenges
Underdeveloped rosters compensating with premium gear
For 95% of players, signatures = optimization luxuries, not necessities.
Myth: All Signatures Equal Value
Reality: Value varies by role, kit, alternatives.
Hierarchy:
Universal support LCs: benefit all teams using that support
Specialized support LCs: benefit specific archetypes
Universal DPS LCs: benefit character across all teams
Specialized DPS LCs: benefit only in optimal teams
A Grounded Ascent = category 1-2. Time Woven Into Gold = category 4. This explains value gap.
Reality: When Signatures Matter
Meaningful value in three scenarios:
Roster compensation: Limited rosters use signatures to offset missing optimal supports. Example: Aglaea + Time Woven Into Gold clears with weaker supports (Asta vs Sunday).
Cycle optimization: Minimum-cycle clears need every damage % for 0-1 cycle strategies.
Personal enjoyment: Maining favorites for aesthetics/gameplay = satisfaction from maximizing performance regardless of meta.
Outside these, signatures = luxury purchases with minimal practical impact.
Clearability Without Signatures
Community testing: consistent MoC 12 full-stars using:
Sunday + Memories of the Past (4★)
Aglaea + Cruising in the Stellar Sea (4★)
F2P relics (60-70% optimal substats)
Standard teams (Sunday + Aglaea + Harmony + sustain)
Cycle difference: 1-3 cycles. MoC allows 10-12 cycles for 3-stars = comfortable margin.
Pure Fiction + Apocalyptic Shadow similar: 4★ LC teams achieve max rewards with 2-4 cycle buffer. Content balanced around 4★ accessibility; signatures = optimization headroom.
Real Gameplay Testing
Standardized teams, 70% optimal substats, correct main stats, appropriate sets.
Sunday LC Testing
Team 1: Sunday (A Grounded) + Aglaea + Robin + Gallagher
MoC 12-1: 4 cycles | PF 4-1: 38k | AS 6: 3,800
Team 1 Alt: Sunday (Memories) + Aglaea + Robin + Gallagher
MoC 12-1: 6 cycles (+2) | PF 4-1: 35k (-3k) | AS 6: 3,500 (-300)
Team 2: Sunday (A Grounded) + Jing Yuan + Sparkle + Huohuo
MoC 12-2: 5 cycles | PF 4-2: 36k | AS 6: 3,600
Team 2 Alt: Sunday (Memories) + Jing Yuan + Sparkle + Huohuo
MoC 12-2: 7 cycles (+2) | PF 4-2: 33k (-3k) | AS 6: 3,300 (-300)
Pattern: A Grounded Ascent = +2 cycles MoC, +3k PF, +300-400 AS vs best 4★.
Aglaea LC Testing
Team 1: Aglaea (Time Woven) + Sunday + Robin + Gallagher
MoC 12-1: 3 cycles | PF 4-1: 36k | AS 6: 3,900
Team 1 Alt: Aglaea (Cruising) + Sunday + Robin + Gallagher
MoC 12-1: 5 cycles (+2) | PF 4-1: 33k (-3k) | AS 6: 3,500 (-400)
Team 2: Aglaea (Time Woven) + Sunday + Sparkle + Luocha
MoC 12-2: 4 cycles | AS 6: 3,800
Team 2 Alt: Aglaea (Nowhere to Run) + Sunday + Sparkle + Luocha
MoC 12-2: 6 cycles (+2) | AS 6: 3,400 (-400)
Pattern: Time Woven Into Gold = +2-3 cycles MoC, +3k PF, +400-600 AS vs 4★. Gap widens with F2P (Swordplay) vs gacha 4★.
MoC 12 Cycle Comparisons
MoC 12 requires ≤10 cycles for 3-stars.
With signatures:
Sunday + Aglaea: 3-5 cycles avg
Buffer: 5-7 cycles before losing stars
With 4★:
Sunday + Aglaea: 5-8 cycles avg
Buffer: 2-5 cycles before losing stars
Both achieve full 3-stars reliably. Signatures save 2-4 minutes real-time per reset = ~400 Jades (200×2 chambers) every 2 weeks.
Time-to-reward: Spending 12.8k Jades saves 400 Jades/2 weeks. Break-even: 64 weeks (16 months) if using character entire period. Demonstrates signatures = luxury, not efficiency.
PF & AS Score Differences
Pure Fiction (30k+ for max rewards):
With signatures: 36-38k (6-8k buffer)
With 4★: 33-35k (3-5k buffer)
Apocalyptic Shadow (3k+ for max rewards):
With signatures: 3,700-3,900 (700-900 buffer)
With 4★: 3,300-3,500 (300-500 buffer)
Both modes fully clearable with 4★. Signatures provide score padding + consistency, reducing RNG/misplay risk.
Final Verdict: Maximum Account Value
After comprehensive analysis, verdict clearly favors A Grounded Ascent for majority.
Decision Matrix
Pull A Grounded Ascent if:
Own Sunday, use in 60%+ teams
15k+ Jades after desired characters
Run summon teams (Aglaea, Jing Yuan, Topaz) as main DPS
Value roster flexibility + future-proofing
Low-spender/monthly pass seeking max value per Jade
Pull Time Woven Into Gold if:
Main Aglaea in 80%+ teams
20k+ Jades, no upcoming targets
Already own A Grounded Ascent or don't own/use Sunday
Pushing top 5% leaderboards
Prioritize favorite character over account-wide optimization
Skip both if:
<15k Jades in reserve
V3.9 has must-pull targets
Don't own corresponding character
Satisfied with 4★ clear times
Building roster breadth over optimization
Long-Term Investment
For 12-month planning, A Grounded Ascent = superior ROI via:
Universal applicability current/future teams
Support longevity (2-3x longer than DPS)
Resource generation scaling with team complexity
Compatibility with v3.9+ Remembrance/summon characters
Time Woven Into Gold serves niche:
Maximizing Aglaea's ceiling for dedicated mains
Minimum-cycle challenges in specific rotations
Personal satisfaction for favorite character investment
Conservative recommendation: Prioritize A Grounded Ascent if pulling any LC in 3.8 Phase 3. Skip Time Woven Into Gold unless dedicated Aglaea main with surplus Jades.
When to Skip Both
V3.9 leaks suggest meta shifts. Skip both if:
Limited reserves: <20k Jades = prioritize characters (exponentially more value)
Upcoming targets: V3.9 must-pulls = preserve Jades for guaranteed acquisition
Satisfactory performance: Already full-clearing MoC/PF/AS with 4★ = signatures provide minimal practical benefit
F2P building: TL 1-50 = focus exclusively on 2 functional teams, delay all LC investments until late game
Opportunity cost: One signature LC delays next character by 1.5-2 patches. Evaluate if 2-3 cycle improvements justify 6-8 week roster delay.
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FAQ
Is Sunday's signature LC worth pulling in 3.8 Phase 3?
Worth pulling if you own Sunday, use him in 60%+ teams, and have 15k+ Jades post-characters. Provides 18-23% team DPS via Energy regen + SP generation, reducing MoC clears by 2 cycles avg. However, Sunday remains highly functional with 4★ alternatives like Memories of the Past (75-80% signature performance). F2P should prioritize characters over LC optimization unless surplus resources.
How much stronger is Aglaea with her signature LC?
Time Woven Into Gold provides 22-28% personal damage vs 4★ alternatives like Cruising in the Stellar Sea. Translates to 15-20% team DPS in Aglaea-focused comps and 2-3 cycle MoC reductions. CRIT DMG stacking + Basic ATK amplification align perfectly with Supreme Stance mechanics, but she clears all endgame content with 4★ options. Signature = optimization luxury, not necessity.
Can Sunday work without his signature LC?
Yes. Sunday functions effectively with 4★ alternatives, particularly Memories of the Past (Battle Pass) and Dance! Dance! Dance! (Event/Gacha). Testing shows Sunday + Memories achieves full MoC 12 3-stars with 2 extra cycles vs A Grounded Ascent. Performance gap: ~18-23% team DPS, affecting clear speed rather than clearability. F2P can confidently use Sunday with 4★ while saving Jades for characters.
What are best alternative LCs for Sunday?
Memories of the Past (4★ Harmony, BP) = best alternative with Energy regen partially replicating A Grounded Ascent. Dance! Dance! Dance! (4★ Harmony, Event/Gacha) offers team action advance post-Ultimate for speed-tuning. Planetary Rendezvous (4★ Harmony, F2P) grants DMG% to Imaginary allies but limited in mixed-element teams. Performance gap vs A Grounded Ascent: 18-30% depending on team/content.
Which LC has better long-term account value?
A Grounded Ascent delivers superior long-term value via universal applicability across all current/future teams using Sunday. Energy regen + SP generation benefit every character pairing with Sunday, creating account-wide value persisting through meta shifts. Time Woven Into Gold provides specialized value only in Aglaea-main teams, risking obsolescence if she's powercrept or you transition DPS. Support LCs historically maintain relevance 2-3x longer than DPS LCs in gacha meta evolution.
Should F2P pull for signature LCs in 3.8?
F2P should prioritize characters over signatures in 3.8 Phase 3. Both Sunday and Aglaea function effectively with 4★ alternatives, achieving 75-85% signature performance while preserving Jades for roster expansion. Exception: F2P with 20k+ Jades, no upcoming targets, and maining Sunday in 80%+ teams may consider A Grounded Ascent for 18-23% team DPS improvement. Time Woven Into Gold remains luxury unsuitable for F2P budgets.