The Arrival of the King of the Wind: Deconstructing Saber’s Combat Philosophy and Design Essence
In the upcoming 3.4 version of 崩坏：星穹铁道, a highly anticipated character, Saber, will make her debut. This five-star, wind-attribute character not only possesses formidable offensive capabilities but also comes equipped with a unique skill set, making her a potential core member of many players’ teams. In this article, we will delve into Saber’s skills, exclusive light column, and star soul effects to help you unlock her full potential in the game.
First, let’s take a look at the basic information about this “King of the Wind.” Saber has a five-star rarity, is wind-attribute, and follows the “Destruction” pathway. These base attributes already hint at her immense combat potential. Next, we will analyze her abilities in detail.
Exclusive Light Column: The Thankless Coronation
Saber’s exclusive light column, titled “A Thankless Coronation,” not only enhances her base attributes but also grants her powerful combat capabilities. The light column’s base attributes include 952.6 HP, 582.12 Attack, and 529.20 Defense. These values provide Saber with a solid foundation, ensuring she can both deal damage and survive in combat.
The light column’s skill effects are divided into two parts:
King of Knights: The wearer’s critical hit damage increases by 36%-72% based on the light column’s level. Additionally, when the wearer uses their ultimate skill, their Attack increases by 40%-80% based on the level.
Special Effect: When the wearer’s energy reaches or exceeds 300 points, Saber will recover energy equal to 10% of her energy cap and gain a 40%-80% increase in Attack for 2 turns.
This light column’s design fully embodies Saber’s qualities as a damage-dealing character, enhancing both her personal output and the team’s sustained combat ability through its energy recovery mechanism.
Normal Attack: Founder of the Wind Domain
Saber’s normal attack, “Wind King’s Barrier,” deals damage equivalent to 100% of her Attack to a single enemy. While this attack may seem straightforward, it provides the foundation for her other skills.
Notably, when Saber uses her ultimate skill, “Golden Royal Authority,” she gains 2 points of “Furnace Resonance” and deals 150% of her Attack as wind-attribute damage to all enemies. If the number of enemies is 2 or fewer, she deals an additional 150%/70% of her Attack as damage. This mechanism allows Saber to deliver strong output against both single and multiple enemies.
Battle Skill: The Storm of the Iron Hammer
Saber’s battle skill, “Wind King’s Hammer,” deals 150% of her Attack as wind-attribute damage to a single enemy and also affects nearby enemies, dealing 75% of her Attack as damage. More importantly, this skill is closely tied to the “Furnace Resonance” mechanism. When Saber has “Furnace Resonance,” using this skill will consume these resonance points to potentially restore full energy. The damage multiplier of the skill increases by 14% for each resonance point consumed. If energy cannot be fully restored, Saber will immediately gain 2 points of “Furnace Resonance.”
This skill’s design is ingenious, encouraging players to use abilities strategically while creating a complete cycle of resonance point consumption and acquisition.
Ultimate Skill: The Sword of Victory’s Oath
Saber’s ultimate skill, “The Sword of Victory’s Oath,” is undoubtedly one of her most powerful abilities. She will deal damage to all enemies, showcasing her true strength as the “King of the Wind.”