Candace Build Guide — Best Weapons, Artifacts & Teams

Overview

Quick Build

Weapon

CRIT Hits have a 60% / 70% / 80% / 90% / 100% chance to generate a small amount of Elemental Particles, which will regen

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed Fate

Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 25% of Energy Recharge. A maximum of 75% bonus DMG can be obtained in this way.

Sands

HP % / Energy Recharge

Main stat

Goblet

HP % / Hydro DMG

Main stat

Circlet

HP % / CRIT Rate

Substats

Energy Recharge > CRIT Rate > HP % > Flat HP

Strengths

The unique ability to provide a Hydro Infusion means Candace always has some niche setups.
Candace's Elemental Burst increases the amount of Elemental DMG a Characters Normal Attacks deal.
Great AoE Hydro Application.

Weaknesses

Incredibly High Energy Recharge requirements.
Low overall DMG output, primarily acting instead as a buffer.
C1 and C6 are incredibly important to Candace's overall functionality.

Talent Priority

Sacred Rite: Wagtail's TidePriority: Max (10)

Start Candace's talent materials on Sacred Rite: Wagtail's Tide; it's what you actually press every rotation.

Sacred Rite: Heron's SanctumPriority: High (8-10)

Level Candace's Sacred Rite: Heron's Sanctum after the priority talent; it smooths rotations and secondary damage.

Gleaming Spear - Guardian StancePriority: Low (1-6)

Lowest ROI on Candace. Level Gleaming Spear - Guardian Stance only after the rest of the kit is comfortable.

Substat Priority

SandsHP % / Energy Recharge

GobletHP % / Hydro DMG

CircletHP % / CRIT Rate

SubstatsEnergy Recharge > CRIT Rate > HP % > Flat HP

HP30,000-40,000

ATK1,000-1,300

CRIT Rate45-60%

Candace Standard Rotation

Standard

Candace is mainly played as an off-field support who provides Hydro application, Normal Attack DMG buffs, and Hydro infusion for applicable characters. Her Elemental Burst, Sacred Rite: Wagtail's Tide, is the most important part of her kit and should be used consistently every rotation. Her Elementa

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Candace is mainly played as an off-field support who provides Hydro application, Normal Attack DMG buffs, and Hydro infusion for applicable characters.

Weapons

5-star Weapons

Favonius LanceSBIS

Energy Recharge 30.6% · Base ATK 565

CRIT Hits have a 60% / 70% / 80% / 90% / 100% chance to generate a small amount of Elemental Particles, which will regenerate 6 Energy for the character. Can only occur once every 12s / 10.5s / 9s / 7.5s / 6s.

Engulfing LightningABIS

Energy Recharge 55.1% · Base ATK 608

ATK increased by 28% / 35% / 42% / 49% / 56% of Energy Recharge over the base 100%. You can gain a maximum bonus of 80% / 90% / 100% / 110% / 120% ATK. Gain 30% / 35% / 40% / 45% / 50% Energy Recharge for 12s after using an Elemental Burst.

Staff of HomaABIS

CRIT DMG 66.2% · Base ATK 608

HP increased by 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40%. Additionally, provides an ATK Bonus based on 0.8% / 1% / 1.2% / 1.4% / 1.6% of the wielder's Max HP. When the wielder's HP is less than 50%, this ATK Bonus is increased by an additional 1% / 1.2% / 1.4% / 1.6% / 1.8% of Max HP.

Skyward SpineB

Energy Recharge 36.8% · Base ATK 674

Increases CRIT Rate by 8% / 10% / 12% / 14% / 16% and increases Normal ATK SPD by 12%. Additionally, Normal and Charged Attacks hits on opponents have a 50% chance to trigger a vacuum blade that deals 40% / 55% / 70% / 85% / 100% of ATK as DMG in a small AoE.

Kitain Cross SpearB

Elemental Mastery 110 · Base ATK 565

Increases Elemental Skill DMG by 6% / 7.5% / 9% / 10.5% / 12%. After Elemental Skill hits an opponent, the character loses 3 Energy but regenerates 3 / 3.5 / 4 / 4.5 / 5 Energy every 2s for the next 6s. This effect can occur once every 10s.

Prototype StarglitterBF2P Best

Energy Recharge 45.9% · Base ATK 510

After using an Elemental Skill, increases Normal and Charged Attack DMG by 8% / 10% / 12% / 14% / 16% for 12s. Max 2 stacks. Prototype Starglitter is a craftable Energy Recharge option for Candace.

4-star Weapons

DeathmatchB

CRIT Rate 36.8% · Base ATK 454

If there are at least 2 opponents nearby, ATK is increased by 16% / 20% / 24% / 28% / 32% and DEF is increased by 16% / 20% / 24% / 28% / 32%. If there are fewer than 2 opponents nearby, ATK is increased by 24% / 30% / 36% / 42% / 48%.

The CatchBF2P Best

Energy Recharge 45.9% · Base ATK 510

Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 16% / 20% / 24% / 28% / 32% and Elemental Burst CRIT Rate by 6% / 7.5% / 9% / 10.5% / 12%. The Catch is a strong free-to-play option that improves Candace's Elemental Burst damage while also providing Energy Recharge.

Artifact Sets

SEmblem of Severed FateBest in Slot

2pcEnergy Recharge +20%

4pcIncreases Elemental Burst DMG by 25% of Energy Recharge. A maximum of 75% bonus DMG can be obtained in this way.

Emblem of Severed Fate is Candace's best artifact set in most situations. The 2-piece Energy Recharge bonus helps with her high Burst requirements, while the 4-piece effect improves her Elemental Burst damage based on he...

Sands

HP % / Energy Recharge

Goblet

HP % / Hydro DMG

Circlet

HP % / CRIT Rate

ANoblesse Oblige

2pcElemental Burst DMG +20%

4pcUsing an Elemental Burst increases all party members' ATK by 20% for 12s. This effect cannot stack.

Noblesse Oblige is a strong supportive alternative if your team benefits from ATK buffs and no other character is already holding the set.

Sands

HP % / Energy Recharge

Goblet

HP % / Hydro DMG

Circlet

HP % / CRIT Rate

Team Compositions

Arlecchino

Main DPS

Candace

Support

Kaedehara Kazuha

Support

Bennett

Sustain

This high-tier Vaporize team utilizes Arlecchino as the primary Pyro DPS, leveraging Candace to provide Hydro application and Normal Attack buffs. The combination of Kazuha's crowd control and shred alongside Bennett's massive ATK buff allows Arlecchino to output peak damage through consistent Vaporize reactions.

Character Synergy

ArlecchinoMain DPS

Acts as the on-field Pyro carry, benefiting from Hydro aura to trigger Vaporize.

CandaceSupport

Provides persistent off-field Hydro application via her Burst and buffs Arlecchino's Normal Attacks.

Kaedehara KazuhaSupport

Uses Swirl to trigger Viridescent Venerer shred and grants Elemental DMG bonuses to the team.

BennettSustain

Creates a field that provides a massive flat ATK buff and healing for the active character.

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Talents & Constellations

Talents

Normal AttackGleaming Spear: Guardian Stance

Performs up to 4 consecutive spear strikes.

Normal Attack

1st Ascension PassiveAegis of Crossed Arrows

If Candace is hit by an attack in the Hold duration of Sacred Rite: Heron's Sanctum, that skill will finish charging instantly.

Passive

4th Ascension PassiveCelestial Dome of Sand

Characters affected by the Prayer of the Crimson Crown caused by Sacred Rite: Wagtail's Tide will deal 0.5% increased DMG to opponents for every 1,000 points of Candace's Max HP when they deal Elemental DMG with their Normal Attacks.

Passive

Utility PassiveTo Dawn's First Light

Decreases climbing Stamina consumption for your own party members by 20%. Not stackable with Passive Talents that provide the exact same effects.

Passive

Constellations

C1Returning Heiress of the Scarlet SandsPull Target

The duration of Prayer of the Crimson Crown effect triggered by Sacred Rite: Wagtail's Tide is increased by 3s.

Is it worth getting?

Candace's Returning Heiress of the Scarlet Sands is a high-value stop: The duration of Prayer of the Crimson Crown effect triggered by Sacred Rite: Wagtail's Tide is increased by 3s.

C2Moon-Piercing Brilliance

When Sacred Rite: Heron's Sanctum hits opponents, Candace's Max HP will be increased by 20% for 15s.

Is it worth getting?

Nice-to-have on Candace — Moon-Piercing Brilliance: When Sacred Rite: Heron's Sanctum hits opponents, Candace's Max HP will be increased by 20% for 15s. Not a must-pull breakpoint for most accounts.

C3Hunter's Supplication

Increases the Level of Sacred Rite: Wagtail's Tide by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Is it worth getting?

Pure talent bump on Candace's Sacred Rite: Wagtail's Tide. Pick it up after the nodes that change the rotation, not before.

C4Sentinel Oath

Shortens the Hold CD of Sacred Rite: Heron's Sanctum to be the same as that of the Tapping CD.

Is it worth getting?

Situational for Candace's Sentinel Oath: Shortens the Hold CD of Sacred Rite: Heron's Sanctum to be the same as that of the Tapping CD. Take it if you already own earlier constellations.

C5Heterochromatic Gaze

Increases the Level of Sacred Rite: Heron's Sanctum by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Is it worth getting?

Pure talent bump on Candace's Sacred Rite: Heron's Sanctum. Pick it up after the nodes that change the rotation, not before.

C6The Overflow

When characters (excluding Candace herself) affected by the Prayer of the Crimson Crown caused by Sacred Rite: Wagtail's Tide deal Elemental DMG to opponents using Normal Attacks, an attack wave will be unleashed that deals AoE Hydro DMG equal to 15% of Candace's Max HP. This effect can trigger once every 2.3s and is considered Elemental Burst DMG.

Is it worth getting?

Candace's C6 (The Overflow) helps when you lean into that part of the kit: When characters (excluding Candace herself) affected by the Prayer of the Crimson Crown caused by Sacred Rite: Wagtail's Tide deal….

C0 Candace is fully functional. The unique ability to provide a Hydro Infusion means Candace always has some niche setups.

Alternatives to Candace

Not sure Candace is right for you? Compare against other characters to find your best pull.

SigewinneHydroHealer

Sigewinne leans on Rebound Hydrotherapy, which restores HP to all nearby party members except Sigewinne herself. Pick Sigewinne when you want Healer duty instead of Candace's Support pattern.

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AinoHydroSupport

Aino leans on Musecatcher, which deals AoE Hydro DMG to nearby opponents. Same Hydro Support neighborhood as Candace, with different field-time and supports.

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DahliaHydroShield Support

Dahlia leans on Immersive Ordinance, which summons the Sacramental Shower in different ways depending on whether you Tap or Hold it. Different job than Candace's Support slot — compare teams before swapping.

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MonaHydroSupport

Mona leans on Stellaris Phantasm, which supports a Main DPS by using her Elemental Burst, Stellaris Phantasm, to apply Omen through the. Competes with Candace for the same seat; the better fit is the kit your roster already feeds.

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