A COMPLETE Updated Guide to Kafka! | 1.6 Relics, Light Cones, Teams

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Kafka in version 1.2 has significant changes, specializing in DoT debuffs and detonating them for increased damage. The guide recommends the Prisoner and Glamoth Planar sets for Kafka, with optimal stats and light cone choices outlined for her effectiveness in team compositions.

Insights

  • Kafka excels in applying Damage over Time (DoT) debuffs and can strategically detonate these debuffs for amplified damage, making her a potent choice for wave clear and sustained damage in team compositions.
  • Ruan Mei emerges as a superior option to Asta for building DoT compositions, offering enhanced stats, break efficiency, personal damage, and a unique break extension mechanic that synergizes well with DoT effects, ultimately providing a significant advantage in combat scenarios.

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Recent questions

  • What are Kafka's main abilities in combat?

    Kafka specializes in Damage over Time (DoT) debuffs, inflicting damage over time on the enemy's turn. She can detonate her own and others' DoTs, multiplying the damage instantly without consuming a debuff stack. Her ultimate applies shock and detonates DoTs on all enemies, making her effective for wave clear and damage.

  • Which gear sets are recommended for Kafka in version 1.2?

    The Prisoner set is now recommended for Kafka, offering DEF Ignore and enhancing DoT damage. Additionally, the Glamoth Planar set is ideal for Kafka, providing a DMG boost based on speed and improving overall damage output.

  • What are Kafka's optimal stats for effective gameplay?

    Kafka's optimal stats include 3.5k attack, 29% EHR, and 135 SPD, with variations based on light cones and team composition. These stats ensure she can maximize her Damage over Time (DoT) debuffs and effectively detonate them for increased damage output.

  • How do new units like Guinaifen and Huohuo enhance Kafka's abilities?

    New units like Guinaifen and Huohuo have been introduced to enhance DoT team synergies and sustain. They work well with Kafka by complementing her Damage over Time (DoT) debuffs, creating a strong team composition focused on inflicting damage over time on enemies.

  • What can players expect from the upcoming release of Black Swan in version 2.0?

    Black Swan, a Wind-Nihility unit like Sampo, is set to be released in version 2.0, potentially enhancing the DoT archetype. Players are advised to wait for more information on Black Swan before deciding to pull for E1 or S1, with a review forthcoming in a few weeks. This new unit could bring exciting changes to the Damage over Time (DoT) strategy in the game.

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Summary

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Kafka Version 1.2: DoT Specialist Guide

  • Kafka was released in version 1.2 and has undergone significant changes since then.
  • The guide covers Kafka's kit overview, new features, best relics, light cones, signature buffs, and team compositions.
  • Kafka specializes in Damage over Time (DoT) debuffs, which deal damage over time on the enemy's turn.
  • She can detonate her own and others' DoTs, multiplying the damage instantly without consuming a debuff stack.
  • Kafka's ultimate applies shock and detonates DoTs on all enemies, making her effective for wave clear and damage.
  • The Prisoner set is now recommended for Kafka, offering DEF Ignore and enhancing DoT damage.
  • The Glamoth Planar set is ideal for Kafka, providing a DMG boost based on speed and improving overall damage output.
  • Kafka's optimal stats include 3.5k attack, 29% EHR, and 135 SPD, with variations based on light cones and team composition.
  • Her best light cone remains "Patience is All You Need," with other options like "Good Night Sleep Well" and "Fermata."
  • New units like Guinaifen and Huohuo have been introduced to enhance DoT team synergies and sustain.

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"Ruan Mei excels in DoT compositions"

  • Ruan Mei offers superior stats compared to Asta, with higher amp, break efficiency, personal damage, and a 10% passive SPD boost, making her ideal for building DoT compositions. Her break extension mechanic complements DoT effects, triggering two DoT enemy triggers in a shorter time frame.
  • Black Swan, a Wind-Nihility unit like Sampo, is set to be released in 2.0, potentially enhancing the DoT archetype. It is advisable to wait for more information on Black Swan before deciding to pull for E1 or S1, with a review forthcoming in a few weeks.
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