Designation Selection Permit: Best 6-Star Pick

The Designation Selection Permit grants one free 6-star from the Basic Headhunting (Standard) Banner, which features five characters. Choosing wisely can shape early team building, especially since one of these characters, Ardelia, is already given to all players shortly after launch along with her signature weapon. Her kit provides top-tier support, and her first Potential boosts Physical and Arts Susceptibility by 8%, but because she’s already free, the permit is best used on another 6-star.

Ember

Ember functions as a healer and shielder, offering unmatched sustain. Her Battle Skill and Ultimate can Knock Down enemies, adding Vulnerability stacks for Physical teams. However, she lacks damage buffs or debuffs beyond this utility. While she can be built with supportive gear, other characters provide more value. Ember is a strong survivalist but offers little else.

Lifeng

Lifeng excels at building Vulnerability stacks through Knock Down, making him a core piece for Physical teams. He deals high personal damage as main or sub-DPS, and applies Physical Susceptibility plus a Link buff via his Combo Skill. The caveat is that Physical teams are not currently meta-leading, so choosing Lifeng is a long-term investment.

Pogranichnik

Pogranichnik is a hybrid support/sub-DPS essential for Physical teams. He consumes Vulnerability stacks to trigger Breach, boosting physical damage taken by enemies. As a Vanguard, he recovers Skill Points, and his Ultimate increases team ATK%, Art Intensity, and further SP recovery. His personal damage is modest, but the utility makes him a strong pick for Physical-focused rosters.

Last Rite

Last Rite stands out as the premier DPS on the standard banner. While her Combo
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