Hysilens-led DoT-Break squads smash Pure Fiction 3.8 Stage 4 (11/24/2025–01/05/2026) for 60k points in just 4 cycles. Core lineup: Hysilens/Kafka/Black Swan/Gallagher. Those DoTs rack up 2 Grit each; hit Surging Grit for +30-50% DMG. F2P-friendly: Prisoner relics, 120% EHR, tight SP rotations, zero Eidolons needed.
Diving into Hysilens & Firefly Hybrid DoT-Break Teams
Picture this: Hysilens drops her Ultimate, Maelstrom Rhapsody – a 3-turn zone that slashes enemy ATK by 15% and shreds 25% DEF (Lv10 talent). Boom, 8 DoT stacks per target (12 at E6, dealing 75-85% damage). Her Talent, Sirenic Serenade, layers on 4 weaker DoTs (10-15% dmg), while her Skill's Overtone Hum debuff sneaks in via Basic ATK. In Pure Fiction? Each DoT enemy nets +2 Grit. Stack to 100 Grit, and Surging Grit kicks in – 30% more DoT DMG taken, plus instant DoT pops.
Low-investment setup shines here. Aim for 120% EHR (triggers A6 for +15% DMG and 10% extra over 60%, capping at 90%). SPD at 120+ (134's the sweet spot), ATK 3400+.
Farm Prisoner in Deep Confinement relics (2Pc +12% ATK, 4Pc ignores 6% DEF per DoT, up to 18%). Grab a 4★ LC like Good Night at S5 (100.5% DPS). Gallagher or Luocha handle those Talent DoTs.
Why These Hybrids Dominate Pure Fiction 3.8
Grit mechanics? Ultimates give +5 per enemy hit; mob kills splash % max HP to elites. Hysilens' zone turns 5-enemy waves into DoT festivals – perfect for PF's 4-cycle cap and 60k points per stage. Stage 4 splits: Lightning/Fire weaknesses first half, Physical/Ice second. (Back in Stage 3, Hysilens/Kafka/Black Swan/Huohuo hit 60k easy.)
Stack those DoTs for 2 Grit per enemy. Surge to 100 Grit – +50% DMG taken. Refresh the zone every 3 turns. Simple, right?
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Core Team Breakdown
Main crew: Hysilens (DPS queen), Kafka (Sub-DPS/DoT detonator), Black Swan (DoT DPS with DEF shred), Gallagher (Sustain/Break enabler). Kafka brings 100% ATK buff if she's ≥75% EHR, triggering multi-DoTs like a boss. Black Swan ramps Arcana stacks fast with her extras. Gallagher? SP-positive AoE Ultimate, plus Quid Pro Quo for energy regen.
Variants to mix it up:
Hysilens/Kafka/Ruan Mei/Gallagher (Ruan Mei doubles DoTs post-break).
Hysilens/Kafka/Robin/Huohuo (Robin boosts DMG/DoT triggers; Huohuo piles on ATK buff/energy).
F2P: Hysilens/Kafka/Sampo E4+/Gallagher (closes half the DPS gap).
Hysilens applies main DoTs. Kafka leads with Skill/Ult. Gallagher keeps the AoE sustain flowing.
Firefly slips in via Gallagher's Break focus; Hysilens owns DoT (A4 detonates everything, A2 zone grants +1 SP). Sustain picks: Gallagher > Luocha > Aventurine (pre-E1 Trend of the Universal Market adds DoT). Huohuo as energy alt.
Best Relics and Light Cones
Relics: Prisoner in Deep Confinement rules (2Pc +12% ATK, 4Pc ignores 18% DEF max). Alt: Firmament Frontline: Glamoth (2Pc +12% ATK, +12/18% DMG at 135/160 SPD).
Ornaments: Revelry by the Sea (+12% ATK, +12-24% DoT at 2400/3600 ATK). Pan-Cosmic (+10% EHR, +25% ATK from EHR, max 25%).
Stats priority: EHR > ATK% > SPD > ATK. Body: EHR/ATK%; Feet: ATK%; Sphere: Physical/ATK%; Rope: ATK%. Endgame targets: HP 2800+, DEF 800+, ATK 3400+, EHR 120%, SPD 120+ (126-129 with LC buff).
LCs (% DPS): Why Does the Ocean Sing S1 (114%, EHR +40-60%, 80% Enthrall +5-10% DoT/target, ally SPD +10-20%); Reforged Remembrance S1 (113.3%); Good Night S5/Eyes of the Prey S5 (100.5%, +20-40% EHR).
Prisoner 4Pc + Revelry. EHR Body if your LC lacks it. Hit that 2400+ ATK threshold – farm it.
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F2P angle: Prisoner flexes for Firefly Break hybrids; Eyes S5 + Prisoner hits 100% baseline. Subs: EHR > ATK > SPD (120% EHR caps A6; SPD 134 for 0-cycle tunes).
Trace and Eidolon Priorities
Traces: A2 first (zone start +1 SP). A4 next (detonate all DoTs). A6 seals it (+15% DMG/10% EHR>60%). Then Ultimate > Talent > Skill > Basic.
Eidolons (% from E0): E1 +61.9%; E4 +119.1%; E6 +177.6% (+30% more DoTs). E0? Totally viable for PF 60k.
Max A6 upfront. Unlock A4 for bursts. E1 nets 70% cumulative boost.
Ultimate/Talent follow for zone/DoT power. E0 clears 60k; E6 loves DoT volume. (Editor's take: E0 feels plenty punchy in PF – saves your Jades.)
Rotation and Gameplay Guide
PF Rotation:
Kick off: A2 zone +1 SP.
Kafka Skill/Ult for triggers.
Hysilens Skill (debuff), Basic (SP saver), Ult refresh.
Allies pile Talent DoTs; Gallagher AoE sustains.
Energy flows from 1-3 Skills/cycle via kills/hits; SPD 120+ (250 AV). SP? Basics conserve, Cipher generates. Kafka multi-triggers; Gallagher Breaks on frequent hits.
Ever wonder why it clicks so smooth? That SP efficiency – pure magic.
Performance Benchmarks
Triple DoT setups clear 60k in 4 cycles on Stage 4 (11/24/2025–01/05/2026). Grit delivers 30% DoT boost, instant DMG on active stacks. Low-investment? 60k with F2P LCs. Peak DPS: Sig LC +120% EHR. No Kafka? -50% DPS drop – unless Sampo E4+ carries.
Stage 3 historicals hit 60k waves. A6 + Revelry? 24% DoT at 3600 ATK.
How It Stacks Up Against Other Teams
Data shows hybrids edge pure DoT (Grit loves both, thanks to Gallagher). DoT's +2 Grit per stack beats pure Break; Hysilens' 25% DEF shred seals it.
| Aspect | Hysilens Hybrid | Pure DoT | Pure Break |
|-------------|-----------------|----------|------------| | Grit Gen | High (2/DoT) | High | Medium | | Sustain | Gallagher SP+ | Huohuo | Ruan Mei | | Points | 60k | 60k | 50k |
Hybrids layer DoT on Firefly Break – best of both worlds. (My runs confirm: Feels snappier than pure setups.)
Common Mistakes and Pitfalls
EHR under 120%? Kiss A6's 90% DMG goodbye. Ditch Kafka? 50% DPS tank. SP bloat: >3 Skills/cycle kills flow.
Quick fixes:
EHR Body first.
Basic after debuff.
Kills fuel Ult energy.
Skip Prisoner? That's 18% DEF ignore gone. Ult timing off? PF defeats fix it.
Advanced Tips and Variations
E6 Hysilens hypercarry: +12 DoTs/turn. F2P twist: Hysilens/Kafka/Sampo E4+/Gallagher.
SPD 126-129 with LC buff. Pre-farm Revelry for 3.8.
Patch 3.8 Physical weaknesses? Hysilens feasts.
FAQ
What’s the best low-investment Hysilens team for Pure Fiction 3.8?
Hysilens/Kafka/Black Swan/Gallagher – 60k with Prisoner relics, 120% EHR.
How does Hysilens amp DoT-Break hybrids?
Zone dumps 8 DoTs/turn, 25% DEF shred; Gallagher Breaks via hits.
F2P relics for Hysilens?
Prisoner 4Pc + Revelry; EHR Body, ATK Feet/Rope.
Pure Fiction 3.8 rotation for hybrids?
Kafka Ult. 2. Hysilens Skill/Basic/Ult. 3. Allies Talent DoTs. 4. Gallagher AoE.
E0 Hysilens viable in PF?
Yep, 60k clears; E1 adds +62% DPS.
Hysilens vs pure Kafka DoT teams?
Hybrid wins with 2 Grit/DoT; blend 'em for peak performance.