Xiang Kong Growth Guide: Efficient Combat Style with Assistance and Damage Output

The Growth Guide for Natsu: From Support to Damage Dealer Evolution
Hello everyone, today we’re going to talk about Natsu from the game, a character who looks gentle but hides a deadly edge. As a 5-star Anemo (Wind) element handgun resonator, she can deal damage from the backline, support her teammates, and is versatile in her roles. Don’t let her gentle appearance fool you; once she’s on the field, enemies will be overwhelmed by her Erosion effects.
First, let’s talk about her basic information. Natsu is a 5-star Anemo element handgun character positioned as a Sub-DPS and Support. She specializes in applying Erosion effects on enemies and enhancing the damage they receive. In simpler terms, her job is to make enemies easier to hit while making her teammates’ attacks more powerful.
What’s her combat mechanism like? Her 4th basic attack, Resonance Skill, and Resonance Burst can all apply Erosion effects on enemies. Her Encore Skill increases the Erosion effect on enemies by 100%, essentially putting a “Please attack me” tag on them. Additionally, her Resonance Circuit can gather enemies together, making it easier for teammates to perform multi-segment attacks. This is not just considerate; it’s like being the best helper for your team.
Now that we know her basic abilities, how should we develop her? Let’s dive into the details.
First, the priority for skill upgrades. As a Support and Damage Dealer, Natsu’s skill upgrades should focus on the following points:

Resonance Burst: 5-star, must be maxed. This is her primary damage output and the key skill for applying Erosion effects.
Resonance Circuit: 3-star. This skill can gather enemies, making it easier for teammates to attack.
Normal Attack: 2-star. While her output relies mainly on skills, basic attacks are still necessary.
Resonance Skill: 2-star. This skill can support teammates and enhance the team’s overall combat power.
Encore Skill: 1-star. Although important, its priority can be lower as it’s mainly for support.

Next, let’s talk about weapon choices. As a Damage Dealer, Natsu needs weapons with high Critical Hit stats. Here are some recommended weapons:

Exclusive Weapon – “Between the Trees” (5-star): Base attack of 500 with a 36% Critical Hit rate. The weapon effect increases attack by 12%, and after applying Erosion effects, Anemo damage bonus increases by 24%. This weapon is tailor-made for Natsu.
Alternative Weapon – “Static Smoke” (5-star): Base attack of 588 with a 24.3% Critical Hit rate. The weapon effect increases Resonance efficiency by 12.8%, and after using Encore Skill, the on-field character’s attack increases by 10%.
“Dance of Death” (5-star): Base attack of 500 with 72% Critical Damage. The weapon effect increases attack by 12%, and when using Variation Skill or Resonance Burst, Resonance Skill damage bonus increases by 48%.

If you don’t have these 5-star weapons, you can also choose the following 4-star weapons:

“Fated Love” (4-star): Base attack of 463 with an 18.2% attack bonus. The weapon effect increases damage to enemies with abnormal effects by 8%.
“Paradox Jet” (4-star): Base attack of 413 with a 30.4% attack bonus. The weapon effect grants 10 Resonance energy when using Resonance Skill and increases attack by 20%.
“Penetrating Gun – Type 26” (4-star): Base attack of 388 with a 36.5% attack bonus. The weapon effect increases attack by 12% every 5 seconds when the character is not damaged.

Remember, weapons are a crucial part of Natsu’s kit, so choose one that fits your playstyle and resources.