Layla

Lore

A Rtawahist student who specializes in Theoretical Astrology. Heavily prone to somnambulism and locked in a grinding war with sleep deprivation, the problem of restful slumber is a most troubling one to her.

Meta

• Title: Fantastical Evening Star
• Birthday: 18 November
• Association: Sumeru
• Affiliation: Sumeru Akademiya
• Constellation: Luscinia
• Element: Cryo
• Release: 2022-11-02
• Chinese voice actor: Min Yang
• Japanese voice actor: Aoi Koga
• English voice actor: Erica Hart
• Korean voice actor: Kim I-an

Base Stats

• Base HP: 1298
• Base ATK: 21
• Base DEF: 72
• CRIT Rate: 9.6%
• CRIT DMG: 50%
• Extra: Cryo DMG Bonus +24

Why This Character Is Good

As a Shielder, Layla turns short buff windows into high value Superconduct conversions.

Layla rewards timing-based combos: weave Normal Attacks between Skill and Burst to maintain buffs and trigger Superconduct.

Abilities

• Normal Attack - Obsidian Sequence: Performs up to 5 strikes with sword techniques. Charged Attack consumes stamina to release a stronger Cryo strike.
• Elemental Skill - Obsidian Sigil (CD 12s): Marks nearby enemies with a sigil, dealing Cryo DMG and granting a short team buff tied to Superconduct.
• Elemental Burst - Cascade Manifest (Cost 80): Unleashes sustained Cryo damage in an area and amplifies the on-field character reaction damage for 12s.

Talent Values

• Normal Attack (Lv.10): 182% total combo multiplier
• Elemental Skill (Lv.10): 440% Cryo DMG
• Elemental Burst (Lv.10): 620% Cryo DMG
• Passive Bonus: +15% Elemental DMG Bonus for 10s

Passive Talents

• A1: Triggering Superconduct grants Layla 20 Elemental Mastery for 8s (max 3 stacks).
• A4: After using Elemental Burst, all party members gain 12% Cryo DMG Bonus for 10s.
• Utility: Expedition time in Sumeru is reduced by 25%.

Constellations

• C1 Obsidian Opening: Elemental Skill gains 1 additional charge.
• C2 Cascade Oath: Burst duration increases by 3s and grants 15% Cryo RES shred.
• C3 Refined Motion: Elemental Skill level +3.
• C4 Tactical Convergence: Party gains 80 Elemental Mastery for 8s after Burst cast.
• C5 Everbright Form: Elemental Burst level +3.
• C6 Obsidian Zenith: Normal and Charged Attacks gain infusion and deal bonus Cryo DMG based on Elemental Mastery.

Food Specialty

• Layla's Festival Platter: Reduces sprinting stamina consumption by 25% for 900s.

Ascension Cost

• Mora: 2092530
• Hero's Wit: 419
• Boss Drops: 50
• Local Specialty: 172
• Common Drops: 30

Ascension Materials

• Treasure Hoarder Insignia
• Silent Filament Beyond Starlight
• Calla Lily
• Shivada Jade Sliver
• Slime Concentrate

Talent Materials

• Energy Nectar
• Handguard
• Tempered Filament Beyond Resonance
• Varunada Lazurite Sliver
• Chaos Gear

Build Suggestions

• Artifact: Echoes Of Khaenriah - Layla needs uptime, reaction consistency, and burst scaling, all supported by this set.
• Recommended Weapon: Ancient Compass (Sword, ★★★★★) - Option 1 fits Cryo teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Superconduct damage windows.

Weapons

• Ancient Compass (Sword, ★★★★★): Option 1 fits Cryo teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Superconduct damage windows.
• Burnished Needle (Sword, ★★★★): Option 2 fits Cryo teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Superconduct damage windows.
• Silent Compass (Sword, ★★★★): Option 3 fits Cryo teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Superconduct damage windows.

Teammates

• Ayaka (Healer): Ayaka adds value as Healer because As a Healer, Ayaka helps stabilize team tempo around Freeze.
• Aether (Main DPS): Aether adds value as Main DPS because Aether offers consistent value as a Main DPS, especially during Superconduct windows.
• Chasca (Shielder): Chasca adds value as Shielder because Chasca slots well into Cryo teams thanks to steady pressure and Superconduct triggers.