Haniel
哈尼娅
Haniel is an A-Rank Psyche-type all-rounder from Sterry Express who wields a portable speaker called Hootie. Despite being A-Rank, Haniel is rated S-tier and widely considered the best free support in the game — obtainable through pre-registration rewards, main story progression, and Abyss Floor 10, providing enough copies for A2 without any gacha. Her kit covers DPS, Support, Healing, and Buffing simultaneously, making her universally slottable in virtually any team composition.
Skills
Normal Attack
Genesse Technique — Fires Psyche energy projectiles dealing moderate damage. Paranormal Cannon delivers a charged shot and Paranormal Entrance repositions Haniel.
Skill
Guardian of the Silent Moonlit Forest — Throws Hootie (her portable speaker) at enemies, dealing Psyche DMG and triggering support effects. Ace Sweep can chain for additional strikes.
Ultimate
A Melody Named Haniel — Enters Paranormal Ace state, dramatically enhancing all abilities and providing team-wide buffs. Easter Egg Time triggers bonus effects during this state.
Passive
It's Friendship! — Nova-enhanced: drains ATK from the target to buff the active character. It's Bond!: Ensemble triggers grant Plot Armor (damage immunity) to the active character.
Best Weapons
Sub Stat: ATK% 27.5%
Defeat the King — Off-field: active character ATK +10%. Dealing DMG: ATK +2% (max 4 stacks, 2s CD, resets on character switch). On-field: Psyche DMG +12%. Normal attack dealing Psyche DMG adds +2% (max 10 stacks, 0.3s CD, resets on switch).
How to Get: Free — Rhythm Master anomaly commission in Illusion Town, defeat King boss
Sub Stat: DEF% 38.5%
Nacupeda — HP +24%. After using Ultimate, randomly triggers one of the following (30s CD): (1) Heal lowest HP teammate for 20% Max HP, (2) Grant 20% Max HP shield for 15 seconds, (3) Heal all party members for 10% HP.
How to Get: Free — Collect 100 Mhm! Coins in Nacupeda Pool, exchange at Mall > Arc Shop > Arc Exchange
Best Modules
2-Piece: Charge Efficiency +12%
4-Piece: After using Ultimate, all party members gain ATK +15% for 10 seconds. This effect can trigger once every 15 seconds.
An adorable yet powerful support Cartridge set featuring a spiky hedgehog motif. Speedy Hedgehog is the go-to set for support characters who need high Charge Efficiency for frequent Ultimate usage while providing team-wide ATK buffs. Universally strong on Haniel, Sakiri, and Esper Zero for quick-swap support roles.
2-Piece: HP +10%
4-Piece: Healing Bonus +20%. Healing effects have a 30% chance to grant the target 10% Energy.
A cozy Cartridge set themed around a mystical nighttime tavern, providing powerful sustain amplification for healers and support characters. Thea's Night Tavern is essential for Edgar's healing build and serves as a strong alternative for Haniel, dramatically increasing healing output through its HP and Healing Bonus combination.
Build Notes
Build for Energy Recharge and ATK% to maintain high buff uptime. Signature weapon Blow Up the Crowd (+10% ATK to active character while off-field). Alternative: The Forgotten. Best Cartridge: Speedy Hedgehog (Charge Efficiency +12%, party ATK +15% on Ultimate). Alternative: Thea's Night Tavern. Top priority: obtain and build her as early as possible — she's free and S-tier.
Team Compositions
Characters that synergize well with Haniel based on shared Esper type or faction: