When any squad member enters the field through a Quick Assist, Chain Attack, Defensive Assist, or Evasive Assist, the equipper gains 5 Energy. This effect can trigger once every 5s. When the equipper consumes 25 or more Energy, the DMG dealt by all squad members increases by 10%, stacking up to 2 times, and lasting 20s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. Only one instance of this effect can exist in the same squad.
This is the agent's engine by design - not necessarily the one people actually run. For what is actually equipped, see below.
CORE SKILL
Lv. 7
Core Passive: "Graceful Andante"
During the Idyllic Cadenza state, when other squad members switch in through a Quick Assist, Chain Attack, Defensive Assist, or Evasive Assist, and when Astra Yao expends Energy to release Tremolo to attack, both Astra Yao and the incoming character's ATK are increased. The increase is equal to 35% of Astra Yao's initial ATK, up to a maximum of 1,200. The effect lasts for 20s and can be extended up to 30s with repeated triggers.
Additional Ability: "Moonlit Frenzy"
When another character in your squad is an Attack, Anomaly, or Rupture character:
When Energy is consumed to trigger a Precise Assist or Basic Attack: Finale, Astra Yao will additionally follow up with 1 Tremolo and 3 Tone Clusters.
SKILLS
Basic AttackLv. 12
Basic Attack: "Capriccio"
Press to activate:
Perform up to three attacks forward, dealing Ether DMG.
During the 3rd hit, hold to charge, drawing enemies in and expanding the attack range for a stronger attack.
After using other skills, hold to initiate the 3rd hit directly.
Basic Attack: Interlude
While in the Idyllic Cadenza state, press to activate:
Release Tremolo forward to attack, dealing Ether DMG.
A Quick Assist will be triggered when this skill hits an enemy.
Basic Attack: Chorus
While in the Idyllic Cadenza state, press during a Perfect Dodge to activate:
Launch multiple Tremolo attacks at enemies in front, dealing massive Ether DMG.
A Quick Assist will be triggered when this skill hits an enemy.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Basic Attack: Finale
While in the Idyllic Cadenza state, hold to activate:
Release Tremolo forward to attack, dealing Ether DMG and exit the Idyllic Cadenza state.
Upon activation of the skill, it grants Astra Yao the buff from Core Passive: "Graceful Andante".
With enough Energy, consumes Energy to follow up with 1 Tremolo and 3 Tone Clusters. This Tremolo attack released is considered an EX Special Attack.
DodgeLv. 12
Dodge: "Mini Waltz"
Press to activate:
A quick dash dodge.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack: "Lunar Eclipse Melody"
Press during a dodge to activate:
Attack ahead, dealing Ether DMG.
When triggered, dragging the joystick allows movement in the corresponding direction.
Dodge Counter: "Umbrella Waltz"
Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate:
Attack enemies in front, dealing Ether DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
AssistLv. 12
Quick Assist: "One Luminous Sky"
When the active character is launched, press to activate:
Attack enemies in front, dealing Ether DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Evasive Assist: "Two Hearts"
When the on-field character is about to be attacked, press to activate:
Dodges the enemy's attack and activates Vital View.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist Follow-Up: "Three Lifetimes of Fate"
Press after an Evasive Assist to activate:
Release an energy beam forward, dealing Ether DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Special AttackLv. 12
Special Attack: "Windchimes & Oaths"
Press to activate:
Quickly move away, then release Tremolo, dealing Ether DMG, and enter the Idyllic Cadenza state.
During activation, dragging the joystick enables movement in the direction held.
Hold to charge during activation, drawing enemies in, and follow up with 1 to 4 Tremolos depending on the charge duration.
A Quick Assist will be triggered when this skill hits an enemy.
Character is invulnerable when quickly moving away.
Idyllic Cadenza
After entering the Idyllic Cadenza state, Astra Yao increases all squad members' DMG by 20% and CRIT DMG by 25%.
While in the Idyllic Cadenza state, Astra Yao cannot move, but pressing will activate Basic Attack: Interlude, and pressing will activate a dodge. After triggering a Perfect Dodge, press to activate Basic Attack: Chorus.
While in this state, Astra Yao's Anti-Interrupt Level is increased, and the DMG she takes is reduced by 40%. After switching to another character, Astra Yao will remain on the field and become Invulnerable. When switching back to her, she will automatically follow up with Special Attack: "Windchimes & Oaths".
During this state, hold to activate Basic Attack: Finale, exiting the Idyllic Cadenza state, or hold to exit the Idyllic Cadenza state directly.
Chord
For every 25 Energy, Astra Yao will have 1 Chord.
While in the Idyllic Cadenza state, when Astra Yao has Chords, a Quick Assist can be triggered in the following situations:
· When the active character's attack hits an enemy, once per 3s.
· When the active character's heavy attack hits an enemy, once per 1s.
When other squad members switch in through a Quick Assist, Chain Attack, Defensive Assist, or Evasive Assist, Astra Yao will consume 25 Energy and release 1 Tremolo to attack. This Tremolo attack released is considered an EX Special Attack.
After triggering a Quick Assist, quickly press to switch characters and trigger a Precise Assist, causing Astra Yao to follow up with 3 Tone Clusters to attack. When other squad members switch in through a Chain Attack, Defensive Assist, or Evasive Assist, it will automatically trigger a Precise Assist.
Chain AttackLv. 12
Chain Attack: "Tipsy Concerto"
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate:
Use song to channel energy into a blast, dealing massive Ether DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
A Quick Assist is triggered when this skill hits an enemy.
After the skill, Astra Yao enters the Idyllic Cadenza state.
Ultimate: "Fantasian Sonata"
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate:
Use song to channel energy into a blast, dealing massive Ether DMG, and restoring 2950 HP to all squad members.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
A Quick Assist is triggered when this skill hits an enemy.
After the skill, Astra Yao enters the Idyllic Cadenza state.
After the skill, the next two Quick Assists will be replaced by Chain Attacks.
Before all replacement chances are used up, a Quick Assist is triggered whenever any squad member hits an enemy with a Chain Attack or Ultimate.
WHAT THE CORE SKILL GIVES
Core Skill A
Base Energy Regen
+0.12
Core Skill B
Base ATK
+25
Core Skill C
Base Energy Regen
+0.12
Core Skill D
Base ATK
+25
Core Skill E
Base Energy Regen
+0.12
Core Skill F
Base ATK
+25
MINDSCAPE CINEMA
M1
12-Tone Equal Temperament
When Astra Yao's attack hits an enemy, the target's All-Attribute RES is reduced by 6%, stacking up to 3 times and lasting 30s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. Upon entering the battlefield, Astra Yao immediately gains 1,000 Decibels. This effect can trigger once every 180s in Investigation Zone Mode. When activating her Ultimate, all squad members gain 1 stack of Song of Protection for 60s. When attacked by an enemy, consume Song of Protection, granting Invulnerability for 1s.
"What is the 12-tone equal temperament?"
"12-tone equal temperament is a musical tuning system, just like how children have to line up, sounds need to be in order too."
"But sounds probably don't like lining up, just like children!"
—Astra Yao's music teacher, recalling when she was six.
M2
Art of Greed
The ATK buff from Core Passive: "Graceful Andante" is further increased by 19%, with an increased maximum of 400. While in the Idyllic Cadenza state, when other squad members switch in through a Quick Assist, Chain Attack, Defensive Assist, or Evasive Assist, Astra Yao will additionally follow up with 1 Tremolo and 3 Tone Clusters to attack. This effect can trigger once every 3s.
"The shiniest thing in the world is, of course, love!"
Just like a bird gathering shiny things for its nest, an artist's inner greed is probably to gather all the love in the world. By gathering all the love, one can create the most beautiful melody.
M3
Interwoven Staff Notation
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
A blank musical staff is a set of parallel lines that never intersect, like souls that have never met, quietly waiting for their melodies to intertwine into a song.
"Let's fill it with notes! And lots and lots of tied notes. It'll make a fantastic song!"
And that's how a new song was created, stretching across 136 bars, all connected with ties...
M4
"Hair Upon Your Nape"
After activating a Chain Attack or Ultimate, within 15s, Astra Yao can trigger a Quick Assist even if she does not have Chords. When the attack hits an enemy, the interval for triggering a Quick Assist is reduced to 1s. While in the Idyllic Cadenza state, when other squad members enter the field via a Quick Assist, they will receive different buffs based on their specialty, and this effect can be triggered once every 3s for the entire squad: Attack: The next Quick Assist heavy attack on an enemy will deal extra DMG equal to 300% of Astra Yao's ATK; Anomaly: The next Quick Assist will have 50% increased Anomaly Buildup; Stun: The next Quick Assist will inflict 50% increased Daze.
One hand hovers over the piano
Not sure which note will bring me peace
A sad minor key
Or gentle melody of longing?
I seek your shadow through the score
I close my eyes, and see you more
Such as the hair upon your nape
M5
Proxy and Silk String
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
"Eve! I've just realized something huge — both you and {M#Wise}{F#Belle} are tall and slim!"
"...And your point being...?"
"You're both my favorite people!"
Astra beamed with joy, as if she had uncovered an earth-shattering secret.
M6
We Are the World
While in the Idyllic Cadenza state, the DMG multiplier for Tremolo and Tone Clusters released or followed up with will increase to 200% of the original, and CRIT Rate is increased by 80%. When triggering a Precise Assist, Astra Yao will automatically follow up with the charged 3rd-hit of Basic Attack: "Capriccio", with a 80% increased CRIT Rate. This effect can trigger once every 10s.
The turmoil in the world originates from the solitude of the human heart. If everyone's heart was reciprocated, perhaps all the suffering, sadness, and silence in the world would vanish?
If we could weave this connection with song, would all the cracks heal, and all the pain turn into a beautiful melody, filling the silence? At that point, the world would no longer be a lonely island.
"This song is dedicated to the world!"
WHAT OTHERS RUN
3,240 builds
W-Engines
Elegant Vanity45.5%
Kaboom the Cannon23.3%
Bashful Demon20.2%
The Vault8%
Drive Disc sets
71.4%4pAstral Voice2pSwing Jazz
7.4%4pAstral Voice2pHormone Punk
6.5%4pAstral Voice2pMoonlight Lullaby
5.4%4pMoonlight Lullaby2pSwing Jazz
Main stats, slots 4–6
Slot 4
Percent ATK89.8%
CRIT Rate5.9%
CRIT DMG2.6%
Slot 5
Percent ATK94.9%
Ether DMG Bonus2.8%
PEN Ratio1.2%
Slot 6
Energy Regen79%
Percent ATK19.9%
Percent HP0.3%
Collected from the builds of players clearing endgame: Shiyu Defense and Deadly Assault. This is a statistic of choice, not a recommendation: it shows what is equipped more often, not what is stronger. A deliberate off-meta build lands at the bottom of this list while still being perfectly workable.
TEAMS
10,909 runs
Astra Yao + Miyabi + Nangong Yu21.3%
BANGBOOSnap 29%Biggest Fan 22.2%Resonaboo 14%Sharkboo 8.6%
Team percentages are a share of this agent's runs; bangboo percentages are a share of that team's own runs. These count Shiyu Defense and Deadly Assault runs, not builds, and do not add up with the build counts above.
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