Guide to Lantern "Lone Destruction: Shadowchaser" in Honkai Impact 3rd: Builds, Teams & Advanced Tactics

Lantern "Lone Destruction: Shadowchaser" is an S-rank BIO-type Fire DPS introduced in Version 7.5, specializing in multi-gunplay mechanics, kinetic burst nuking, and stellar synergy via the Fate's Wheel Star Ring. This guide covers optimal builds, rotations, and strategies for Memorial Arena, Superstring Dimension (SSD), and Elysian Realm.  

🔥 1. Core Mechanics & Playstyle  

Key Abilities  

- Tri-Gun System:  

  - Switch between Rapid-Fire Crossbow, Shotgun, and Submachine Gun using Weapon Skill. Mid-attack/dodge swaps trigger Barrage Shift, summoning clones for extra hits.  

- Barrage Energy :  

  - Generated via Normal Attacks, dodges, or QTE. At max (300), hold ATK to unleash Branch Attack: AoE fire damage + black hole (groups enemies). Grants:  

    - Energy refund.  

    - Scorching Barrage: +30% team Fire DMG taken (enemies).  

    - +40% Ultimate DMG (self).  

- Ultimate: Triple Annihilation:  

  - Summons clones for coordinated fire nuke. Triggers Time Fracture (slows enemies) and extends Scorching Barrage.  

- Star Ring Synergy:  

  - Fate's Wheel (Leader): During Star Ring Burst, off-field allies become Shadow Servants, dealing synchronized fire damage. Branch Attacks consume Concentrated Energy for clone strikes.  

  - World Star: Converts energy to Resonance Charges for team-wide burst support.  

Role  

- Hypercarry DPS: Excels in AoE nuking and enemy grouping.  

- Flex Enabler: Adapts to Fate's Wheel (selfish DPS) or World Star (quickswap) teams.  

⚙️ 2. Optimal Builds  

Weapons  

| Weapon | Role | Effect |  

|------------|----------|------------|  

| Eternal Night: Lone Star (BiS) | Hypercarry | +40% Fire DMG; Branch/Ult refund 15 SP. |  

| Surtr's Grasp (F2P) | Burst Support | +30% Branch ATK DMG; energy gain +40%. |  

| Key of Radiance | Hybrid | Boosts team energy regen +20% ATK. |  

Stigmata  

- Lantern's Vigil (4pc BiS):  

  - 2pc: +25% Fire DMG.  

  - 3pc: Ultimate applies Ignite Vulnerability (+20% team DMG); Star Ring Burst +50% Fire DMG.  

- Alternatives: Thales (T/B) + Leeuwenhoek (M).  

- Main Stats: ATK/CRIT DMG (Time) → Fire DMG (Goblet) → CRIT Rate (Circlet).  

- Substats: CRIT Rate (70%+) > CRIT DMG > ATK% > SP Regen (130%+).  

👥 3. Team Compositions  

Fate's Wheel Core (Optimal)  

| Character | Role | Synergy |  

|---------------|----------|-------------|  

| Lantern (Shadowchaser) | Main DPS | Triggers Shadow Servants + burst nukes. |  

| Sirelis (Shattered Swords) | Sub-DPS | Applies Ice/Fire RES shred (-40%); QTE chains. |  

| Hsinia (Deep Anchor) | Support | Star Ring energy battery; gathers enemies. |  

- Rotation:  

  1. Hsinia: Ultimate (group enemies).  

  2. Sirelis: QTE → Ice RES shred.  

  3. Lantern: QTE → Branch Attack → Ultimate.  

World Star Flex  

- Lantern + Hsinia + Eden:  

  - Hsinia: Activates Resonance Charges for quickswap.  

  - Eden: SP regen for ult spam.  

- Use Case: Vs. ice-weak bosses (e.g., SSS Husk-Nihilius).  

Traditional Fire Team  

- Lantern + Ai Hyperion + Truth Bronya:  

  - Lacks Star Ring synergy but viable for early-game players.  

🎮 4. Advanced Playstyle  

Burst Rotation (Fate's Wheel)  

1. Energy Setup: Normal Attack ×4 → Barrage Shift (max energy).  

2. Debuff: Trigger QTE → Apply Scorching Barrage.  

3. Nuke: Ultimate → Branch Attack (during Star Ring Burst).  

4. Reset: Swap to supports; repeat after cooldowns.  

Key Techniques  

- QTE Optimization: Enter when enemies take 15 hits/Time Fracture ends → Full energy refund.  

- Animation Cancel: Dash after Branch Attack to skip recovery.  

- Energy Loop: With Eternal Night, spam Branch Attacks for 0-SP rotations.  

🌌 5. Elysian Realm Build  

Signet Priority  

- Core: Scorching Core (Elysia): +100% Branch/Ult DMG; energy cap +150.  

- Support:  

  - Kalpas II: +25% Total DMG (HP trade).  

  - Eden II: SP regen + Ultimate CDR.  

Boss Strategy:  

  - Vs. Herrscher of Dominance: Save Ultimate for clone phase;黑洞 groups clones for AoE clear.  

⚠️ 6. Constellation & Investment  

- C0: Viable with F2P gear.  

- C2 (Game-Changer): Ultimate grants Barrage Shift reset; +30% CRIT DMG.  

- C6: Star Ring Burst duration +100%; Shadow Servants gain AoE explosions.  

- Farm Priority:  

  - Fire Shards: Universal Mirage Stage 6.  

  - SP Chips: Foundry (prioritize Recharge Rate V).  

💎 7. Pros & Cons  

| Strengths | Weaknesses |  

|---------------|----------------|  

| Top-tier AoE burst + grouping | Single-target DPS relies on精准 positioning |  

| Flexible in Fate's Wheel/World Star teams | SP-hungry without Eden/Sirelis |  

| Powercreeps Flamechaser (VK Himeko) | C2 needed for endgame SSD efficiency |