On this continent swept by sea breezes, there emerged a Resonator who could harness the essence of the wind—her name is Soraka. The mere mention of her name evokes the refreshing ocean breeze and the boundless freedom of summer days. As a five-star Aero Pistol Resonator, she excels at dealing damage from the backline while providing powerful support to her allies. Simply put, she is the “Messenger of the Wind” for her team, always paving the way for her allies, reducing enemies’ resistance, and enabling the entire team to perform at their best.
As a Resonator specializing in applying the Aero Corrosion effect, Soraka’s abilities are quite unique. She can apply the Aero Corrosion effect through her basic attacks, Resonance Skills, and Resonance Release, and further enhance the damage enemies receive. This reminds me of something Li-someone often says: “A good Resonator should be like a gentle breeze—capable of direct output while creating more damage opportunities for allies.” Soraka’s skill design perfectly embodies this philosophy. Her Encore skill increases the Aero Corrosion effect on enemies by 100%, while her Resonance Circuit gathers enemies, making it easier for allies to land multi-segment attacks. This design truly showcases the brilliance of the game designers.
So, how can Soraka, the “Messenger of the Wind,” reach her full potential? The answer lies in the order of skill upgrades. Like raising a child, each stage requires different priorities. Upgrading her skills in the following order will allow her to truly “thrive” in battle.
First and foremost, her Resonance Release should be maxed out with ★★★★★, as it is her most powerful output skill and embodies the unrestricted feeling represented by the “Sky” in her name. Next is her Resonance Circuit, which should be upgraded to ★★★, as gathering enemies together is crucial for enabling allies to deal better damage. Then, her basic attack should be upgraded to ★★, as it remains the foundation of her damage output. After that, her Resonance Skill should be upgraded to ★★, as it is her primary method of applying the Aero Corrosion effect. Finally, her Encore skill can be upgraded to ★, as while important, it can be prioritized lower on the list.
When it comes to weapon selection, there is much to explore. As Li-someone said, “Weapons are a Resonator’s partner; a good weapon can turn an ordinary Resonator into a legend.” For Soraka, the ideal weapon is undoubtedly her exclusive weapon: “Melody of the Woods.” This five-star weapon boasts a base attack of 500 and a crit rate of 36%, making it top-tier. Its weapon effects are even more impressive: at R1, it increases attack by 12%, and after applying the Aero Corrosion effect to a target, it boosts Aero damage by 24% for 10 seconds. Additionally, hitting enemies affected by Aero Corrosion lowers their Aero resistance by 10% for 20 seconds, with the same effect not stacking. In short, this weapon is tailor-made for Soraka, maximizing both her damage and support capabilities.
Of course, not everyone can easily obtain an exclusive weapon. In such cases, alternative weapons are needed. Among five-star alternatives, “Smoking Pause” and “Dance with Death” are excellent choices. “Smoking Pause” has a base attack of 588 and a crit rate of 24.3%. Its weapon effect increases Resonance efficiency by 12.8%. After casting the Encore skill, it boosts the attack of the incoming character by 10%, with a maximum of one stack, lasting 14 seconds. While this weapon’s effects may not match the exclusive weapon, they are still sufficient to enhance Soraka’s performance.