Shiyu Defense
30,825avg score
177 Teams · 3.2.2
Nicole Demara
A
Ether
SupportCunning Hares
EtherSupportCunning HaresReleasedJul 4, 2024
Faction
- Membership
- Cunning Hares
- Birthday
- NOV 11
Observed results
Recent Endgame Performance
Avg. endgame scores from observed submissions.About these results
Deadly Assault
28,363avg score
187 Teams · 3.2.3
Overview
Nicole groups enemies and applies DEF reduction through her Energy Field. She takes a short setup turn before handing damage to the carry, who needs to act while the debuff is active.
Role
Quick-swap debuffer and grouping support.
Playstyle
Place the Energy Field immediately before the carry's important attacks, then take the Quick Assist and refresh during longer damage windows.
Why It Works
Field hits repeatedly apply DEF reduction; a compatible teammate adds Ether amplification to the same target.
Watch For
The debuff fades shortly after the last hit; keep the handoff quick.
Playstyle
Combat Flow
Gather / position enemies → EX Energy Field → Quick Assist to carry → Burst while debuff persists → Refresh field if needed
Key Notes
EX, Chain and Ultimate all provide an Energy Field and assist prompt.
Holding EX costs extra Energy; use it for a purpose rather than automatically.
Enhanced bullets can also reapply DEF reduction.
DEF reduction does not amplify DEF-ignoring Sheer damage.
Build & Investment
Best W-Engines
Standard alternative · S
Weeping Cradle
Useful Energy and damage amplification, with short buff uptime to manage.
Craftable · A
Slice of Time
A resource-support fallback when stronger buffing options are unavailable.
Best Drive Disc Sets
General support · 4-piece
Moonlight Lullaby
EX or Ultimate refreshes the team buff; Mastery improves Ether application.
Quick Assist teams · 4-piece
Astral Voice
Use when assists maintain stacks and another Agent is not already carrying it.
2-piece Pairings
Main Stats
Disc 4
- ATK%
- AlternativeAnomaly Proficiency
Disc 5
- Ether DMG
- AlternativeATK%
Disc 6
- Energy Regen
- AlternativeATK%
Reliable field refreshes matter more than personal damage. Use ATK Disc 6 only with sufficient Energy.
Recommended Substats
- Anomaly Proficiency / ATK%
- PEN
- ATK
Teams
Recommended Teammates
Most-played compositions in our calculations. These reflect popularity and what players actually use, not a power ranking.
364 teams6 recent contexts
Most Played With
Limited recent evidence; percentage shares are unavailable.
Skills
Basic Attack
Basic Attack: Cunning Combo
Press [Basic Attack] to activate: Unleashes up to 3 strikes, dealing Physical DMG.
- 1st-Hit DMG Multiplier
- 78.5% + (54.6%/3)*3
- 2nd-Hit DMG Multiplier
- 71.6% + (72.4%/4)*4
- 3rd-Hit DMG Multiplier
- 248.6% + (360.8%/20)*20
- 1st-Hit Daze Multiplier
- 29.4% + (31.9%/3)*3
- 2nd-Hit Daze Multiplier
- 44.4% + (42.1%/4)*4
- 3rd-Hit Daze Multiplier
- 157.1% + (209.2%/20)*20
Basic Attack: Do As I Please
After using a Special Attack, EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate, Nicole can reload, and her Basic Attack and Dash Attack are enhanced, increasing the power of her bullets.
- 1st-Hit DMG Multiplier
- 78.5% + (98.9%/3)*3
- 2nd-Hit DMG Multiplier
- 71.6% + (131.8%/4)*4
- 3rd-Hit DMG Multiplier
- 248.6% + (659%/20)*20
- 1st-Hit Daze Multiplier
- 29.4% + (31.9%/3)*3
- 2nd-Hit Daze Multiplier
- 44.4% + (42.1%/4)*4
- 3rd-Hit Daze Multiplier
- 157.1% + (209.2%/20)*20
Dodge
Dodge: Speed Demon
Press [Dodge] to activate: A quick dash dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. Drag the joystick to dodge, then hold [Dodge] to reload while dodging, enhancing Basic Attacks and Dash Attacks up to 8 times.
Dash Attack: Jack in the Box
When dragging the joystick during a dodge, press [Basic Attack]: Dashes in the target direction and strikes nearby enemies, dealing Physical DMG. When not dragging the joystick during a dodge, press [Basic Attack]: Vaults backward and launches a ranged strike against enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG. Automatically reloads after the attack to enhance her Basic Attack and Dash Attack, up to 8 times.
- Forward Dash DMG Multiplier
- 83% + (235%/13)*13
- Backward Vault DMG Multiplier
- 120.5%
- Forward Dash Daze Multiplier
- 44.4% + (68.2%/13)*13
- Backward Vault Daze Multiplier
- 90.8%
Dodge Counter: Diverted Bombard
Press [Basic Attack] during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Dodge backwards and send a ranged strike at enemies in front, dealing Ether DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. Automatically reloads after the attack to enhance Basic Attack and Dash Attack up to 8 times.
- DMG Multiplier
- (182.5% + 182.5%)
- Daze Multiplier
- (123.5% + 123.5%)
Dash Attack: Do As I Please
- Forward Dash DMG Multiplier
- 83% + (235%/13)*13
- Forward Dash Daze Multiplier
- 44.4% + (68.2%/13)*13
Assist
Quick Assist: Emergency Bombard
When the active character is launched, press [Assist] to activate: Dodge backwards and send a ranged strike at enemies in front, dealing Ether DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. Automatically reloads after the attack to enhance Basic Attack and Dash Attack up to 8 times.
- DMG Multiplier
- (63.6% + 63.6%)
- Daze Multiplier
- (48.2% + 48.2%)
Defensive Assist: The Hare Strikes Back!
When the character on field is about to be attacked, press [Assist] to activate: Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
- Light Defensive Daze Multiplier
- 371%
- Heavy Defensive Daze Multiplier
- 467.9%
- Chain Defensive Daze Multiplier
- 227.6%
Assist Follow-Up: Window of Opportunity
Press [Basic Attack] after a Defensive Assist to activate: Charge forward and bombard enemies, dealing Ether DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
- DMG Multiplier
- 754.4%
- Daze Multiplier
- 496.4%
Special / EX Special
Special Attack: Sugarcoated Bullet
Press [Special Attack] to activate: Unleashes a ranged strike against enemies in front, dealing Ether DMG. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill. Automatically reloads after the attack to enhance Basic Attack and Dash Attack up to 8 times.
- DMG Multiplier
- (52.7% + 52.7%)
- Daze Multiplier
- (38.2% + 38.2%)
EX Special Attack: Stuffed Sugarcoated Bullet
With enough Energy, press [EX Special Attack] to activate: A powerful ranged strike, generating an energy field that pulls enemies towards its center to deal Ether DMG. Hold [EX Special Attack] down to charge up this attack, during which a small energy field is generated at the muzzle as Energy is consumed, dealing bonus DMG to enemies nearby. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. A Quick Assist is triggered when this skill hits an enemy. Automatically reloads after the attack to enhance Basic Attack and Dash Attack up to 8 times.
- Charged Attack DMG Multiplier
- 430.6%
- Bombard DMG Multiplier
- (215.3% + 215.3%)
- Energy Field DMG Multiplier
- 774.2%
- Charged Daze Multiplier
- 270%
- Bombard Daze Multiplier
- (135% + 135%)
- Energy Field Daze Multiplier
- 486.4%
- Charged Attack Energy Cost
- 20 Energy/sec
- Bombard Energy Cost
- 60
Chain Attack / Ultimate
Chain Attack: Ether Shellacking
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: Unleashes a powerful ranged strike at enemies in a small area, generating an energy field that pulls enemies towards its center to deal Ether DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. A Quick Assist is triggered when this skill hits an enemy. Automatically reloads after the attack to enhance Basic Attack and Dash Attack up to 8 times.
- Bombard DMG Multiplier
- (210.4% + 210.4%)
- Energy Field DMG Multiplier
- 566.8%
- Bombard Daze Multiplier
- (38.2% + 38.2%)
- Energy Field Daze Multiplier
- 101.6%
Ultimate: Ether Grenade
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press [Ultimate] to activate: Unleashes a powerful ranged strike at enemies in a small area, generating an energy field that pulls enemies towards its center to deal Ether DMG. When using this skill, other squad members recover 10 Energy. The next character to switch in gains an additional 20 Energy. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. A Quick Assist is triggered when this skill hits an enemy. Automatically reloads after the attack to enhance Basic Attack and Dash Attack up to 8 times.
- Bombard DMG Multiplier
- 1293.6%
- Energy Field DMG Multiplier
- 1746.6%
- Bombard Daze Multiplier
- 54.7%
- Energy Field Daze Multiplier
- 73.9%
Core Skill & Additional Ability
Core Passive: Mechanical Case
After hitting an enemy with a Special Attack, EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate, Nicole can reload, enhancing her Basic Attack and Dash Attack. When her enhanced bullets or Energy Field hits an enemy, the target's DEF is reduced by 40% for 3.5s.
Additional Ability: Hare of Many Burrows
When another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction: When Nicole's Core Passive: Mechanical Case applies a debuff to an enemy, all units deal 25% more Ether DMG to the target for 3.5s.
Mindscape Cinema
M1
Supercharged Bomb
The DMG and the Anomaly Buildup inflicted by Nicole's EX Special Attack increases by 16%. For each additional 0.1s of charging when Nicole activates her EX Special Attack, the duration of the energy field created at the target location increases by 0.15s
M2
Charging Device
Nicole recovers 5 Energy when Core Passive: Mechanical Case's debuff is triggered. This effect can trigger once every 15s.
M3
A Hare's Cunning
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
M4
Field Expansion
When Nicole uses her EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate, the diameter of the energy field generated at the target location is increased by 3m.
M5
Industry Star
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
M6
Corrupting Energy Field
When Nicole's energy fields deal DMG to an enemy, all units' CRIT Rate against that enemy increases by 1.5%, stacking up to 10 times, and lasting 12s. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.
Stats & progression
Level 60
Maximum promotionHP8145
ATK574
DEF622
Level 60 Maximum promotion | HP8145 | ATK574 | DEF622 |
| Level | HP | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 655 | 93 | 50 |
| 10 | 1903 | 173 | 145 |
| 20 | 3242 | 261 | 248 |
| 30 | 4580 | 347 | 349 |
| 40 | 5919 | 433 | 451 |
| 50 | 7257 | 520 | 554 |
| 60 | 8145 | 574 | 622 |