Theresia
Her value rises when the team can create safe shock/control-style windows and follow up before the pressure fades.
Signal skills
DragonSword: Awakening Signal Skills
Signal Skills are important because they connect one character's setup to another character's payoff. A character with strong connector value may rank higher than raw damage alone suggests.
Signal value
What makes a Signal Skill good
| Factor | What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Trigger | How easily the team creates the condition. | A strong effect is less useful if it rarely activates. |
| Timing | Whether the follow-up lands during the enemy's vulnerable window. | Good timing turns control into real damage. |
| Connector role | Whether the character links setup, damage, or safety. | Connector characters often make teams feel smoother. |
| Recovery | Whether the team can reset after the sequence. | Boss fights punish teams that spend every tool at once. |
Examples by role
How Signal logic changes recommendations
Lute
Lute is useful as a connector because flexible support DPS can help teams bridge setup and conversion.
Reina
Reina-style launch teams need Signal timing that supports airborne windows instead of interrupting the juggle plan.
FAQ
Signal Skill questions
Are Signal Skills more important than tier?
They can be. A lower-ranked character may become valuable if their Signal Skill completes your team loop.
Should beginners optimize Signal timing?
Beginners should first learn simple role order: setup, window, follow-up. Precise optimization can come later.
How does this affect builds?
Builds should support the Signal role. A connector needs uptime and reliability; a finisher needs damage inside the window.