1. Cipher Introduction and Features
Cipher provides an unremovable 40% DEF reduction and doesn't require Effect Hit Rate.
Can accumulate ally damage to deliver powerful refresh damage.
Has an additional attack, making it feel great when used with Ratio.
Can inflict debuffs when equipped with the Incessant Rain or Resolution Shines As Pearls of Sweat Light Cone, making it good for Acheron as well.
2. Cipher's Weaknesses
Cipher is fragile and loses HP quickly when hit.
Can mitigate weaknesses with a standard team composition including a healer or tank.
Requires caution for Cipher's survival in no-heal, no-tank compositions.
3. Cipher Party Composition Overview
Plays a key role for debuff-reliant DPS characters like Ratio and Acheron.
When used universally, will be explained by dividing into Castoria, Herta, and Hypercarry parties.
4. Cipher in Acheron Parties
Cipher compensates for Acheron's lack of single-target damage.
Cipher's ultimate can accumulate and refresh Acheron's damage.
The frequency of debuff infliction varies depending on whether Cipher has their signature Light Cone.
Sweat Cipher may suffer losses in Acheron's ultimate stacks.
Recommended to refer to the video regarding Sweat Cipher's Effect Hit Rate.
5. Cipher in Ratio Parties
Cipher fulfills the debuff count required for Ratio.
Provides Ratio convenience by maintaining 40% DEF reduction and always keeping "Cornerstone" active.
High damage increase effect.
Possible to clear 3.3 Chaos Iracle with Himeko, Topaz, Cipher, and Ratio composition.
6. Cipher in Ratio Parties
Through Cipher, Ratio can secure a follow-up attack sub-DPS to fill ultimate stacks.
Cipher can provide Ratio with the Void Shackles.
Can replace 4-star Pela, Guinaifen, Topaz.
7. Cipher in Universal Parties: Castoria
Cipher can be a good choice in situations where one slot is vacant in the Castoria party.
Provides convenience compared to existing supports.
8. Cipher in Universal Parties: Herta
Cipher can be used as a replacement for Topaz, but synergy differences occur.
Since it replaces Topaz's high-end potential, performance differences exist.
9. Cipher in Universal Parties: Hypercarry
Cipher performs a similar role to 5-star Pela.
Difficult to beat the Sunday Trip, Sunday Robin engine.
A usable universal choice if you're not pursuing the highest potential.