Jiuyuan
九原
Jiuyuan is an S-Rank Anima-type Burst DPS and Crowd Control specialist from Sterry Express who dual-wields pistols and melee weapons in a hybrid combat style. He is widely regarded as the strongest permanent banner S-Rank character, obtainable from the Standard Board Banner. His core mechanic involves Intel-Guided Arts for marking and grouping enemies, combined with Lethal Rose Pact stacks that detonate for massive Anima burst damage. His versatility as both CC and DPS makes him universally slottable.
Skills
Normal Attack
When Secrets Take Shape — Dual-wield attacks combining pistol fire and melee strikes dealing Anima DMG. Bird's Eye View provides tactical awareness for enhanced accuracy.
Skill
Intel Hunter — Pulls and groups enemies together, dealing Anima DMG. Opportunity Lock-On marks targets for bonus damage. Turning the Tide enhances the next attack based on marked targets.
Ultimate
Final Reckoning — Detonates all Pact Settlement marks for devastating Anima burst DMG. Intel Lock-On can chain for additional strikes on surviving enemies. The ultimate's damage scales with the number of active Pacts.
Passive
Seize the Moment — Blossom-enhanced: generates additional Vita Buds. Whispers at My Command: binding unmarked targets with Lethal Rose Pact grants +15% Anima DMG.
Best Weapons
Sub Stat: ATK% 30%
Swallowtail — Anima DMG +15%. Attachment DMG +10%. After using Ultimate, Attachment DMG increases to +20% for 6 seconds. Does not stack.
How to Get: Free — Complete anomaly commission "Let's Go See a Movie" in New Herland
Sub Stat: CRIT Rate 22%
Pop Rocks — After using Ultimate, ATK +25% for 10 seconds. Does not stack.
How to Get: Battle Pass — Circle Bounty Lv.30 (choose 1 of 5 Fluff weapons)
Sub Stat: ATK% 27.5%
Justice Enforcer — ATK +15%. Against Boss enemies DMG +15%. Unlock Arc: Tiger Whisker Officer — summons tiger whisker companion, each hit deals 1% ATK DMG, lasts 30 seconds. Cooldown: 60 seconds.
How to Get: Gacha — Weapon Banner
Sub Stat: HP% 25%
Picture Frame — When HP is above 50%, ATK +20%. When HP is below 50%, DEF +20%.
How to Get: Available through standard progression
Best Modules
2-Piece: Anima DMG +10%
4-Piece: After using a Skill or Ultimate, CRIT DMG increases by 8% per stack (up to 7 stacks, max 56% CRIT DMG bonus). Stacks reset after 12 seconds of no skill usage.
A verdant Cartridge set themed around mystical forest fireflies that illuminate the path of Anima-type warriors. Fireflies and the Forest is the premier Anima DMG set, providing the highest damage ceiling for sustained Anima DPS characters through its stacking CRIT DMG mechanic. Core set for Nanally, Jiuyuan, and Mint.
2-Piece: CRIT Rate +8%
4-Piece: After dodging an attack, increases CRIT DMG by 20% for 10 seconds. Critical hits have a 25% chance to deal an additional 30% ATK as bonus DMG.
A dark and mysterious Cartridge set that rewards evasive combat and precise timing. Shadow Creed provides consistent Crit-based damage amplification for DPS characters who incorporate dodge mechanics into their rotation. Strong universal DPS option for Jiuyuan, Mint, and Hathor when their elemental-specific sets are unavailable.
Build Notes
Focus on ATK%, Anima DMG, and CRIT DMG. Signature weapon Reality's Refuge (ATK 570, ATK 30% substat, +15-25% Anima DMG). Alternatives: Blow Up the Crowd, Fluff of Fearlessness, Hethereau's Keeper, The Forgotten. Best Cartridge: Fireflies and the Forest. Alternatives: Shadow Creed, Lost Radiance. Best permanent banner DPS — high priority for all accounts.
Team Compositions
Characters that synergize well with Jiuyuan based on shared Esper type or faction: