Honkai Impact 3rd: Jovial Deception: Shadowdimmer (Songque) Gameplay Guide

Songque’s S-rank battlesuit "Jovial Deception: Shadowdimmer" (released in v7.6) is a Stardust Physical DMG dealer who wields the new Mechanism Staff. Her kit features dual forms, burst flexibility, and critical team synergies, making her a top-tier physical DPS against Stardust enemies.  

⚔️ I. Core Mechanics & Playstyle  

1. Dual Forms & Resource System:  

   - Feathered Leaf Spirit Phase (Base Form):  

     - Generates Shadow Terraces (up to 3; 6 with signature weapon) via attacks, evasion, or QTE. Each type has unique effects:  

       - Heavenly Bird & Pearl (ATK 1/Evasion): Deals DMG.  

       - Family Reunion (ATK 2/Plunge): Pulls enemies.  

       - Full House (ATK 3/QTE): Explodes for AoE DMG.  

     - Weapon Skill: Consumes 3/6 Shadow Terraces to deal massive Physical DMG and refill Branch Kinetic Energy (BKE).  

     - Branch ATK: At max BKE, unleashes Spirit Phase: Dragon’s Journey for high burst DMG. Detonates Stardust enemies’ Critical Index instantly.  

   - Piercing Gold Divine Light (Star Ring Burst):  

     - Activated via Wheel of Fate Star Ring. Transforms attacks into agile melee combos.  

     - Uses Whimsy instead of Shadow Terraces. Skill spamming refills BKE rapidly.  

     - Branch ATK: Divine Light: Marvelous Show deals multi-hit Physical DMG and also detonates Stardust Critical Index. 

2. Key Utilities:  

   - Ultimate: Can be used during Star Ring Burst to exit early, refunding Star Ring energy based on remaining duration. Optimizes rotation timing.  

   - QTE: Triggers on Time Slow or ally Ultimate/QTE damage. Accelerates team rotations.  

   - Critical Passive: Boosts team DMG vs. Stardust enemies and absorbs Stardust Residues for extra hits.  

🔄 II. Optimal Rotations & Combos  

Base Rotation (Feathered Leaf Spirit Phase):  

1. Generate 3/6 Shadow Terraces via ATK sequences.  

2. Use Weapon Skill → Refill BKE.  

3. Branch ATK for burst.  

4. Ultimate to dump energy.  

Star Ring Burst Rotation (Piercing Gold Divine Light):  

1. Activate Star Ring Burst (enter Divine Light form).  

2. Spam ATK to gain Whimsy.  

3. Use Weapon Skill (consumes Whimsy) → Refill BKE.  

4. Branch ATK for high-frequency DMG.  

5. End early with Ultimate if needed (e.g., phase transitions).  

> ⭐ Pro Tip: Always detonate Branch ATK on Stardust enemies to skip Critical buildup!  

👥 III. Top Team Compositions  

| Team | Synergy | Rotation Notes |  

|------|---------|----------------|  

| Songque + Seele + Deng (Meta) | Seele buffs Phys DMG; Deng adds Crit Rate & shield breaks | Seele setup → Deng QTE/Ult → Songque QTE → Burst |  

| Songque + Seele + Senadina | Strong vs. groups; lacks Deng’s Crit | Relies on S2 Seele for smooth rotations |  

| Songque + Senadina + Deng | Balanced DMG & break; easier rotations | Deng/Seele swap → Senadina QTE → Songque burst |  

Support Roles:  

- Seele: Provides Phys DMG/CRIT DMG buffs.  

- Deng: Boosts Crit Rate via stigmata; shield-breaking.  

- Senadina: Enhances AoE and residue control.  

🛡️ IV. Gear Recommendations  

1. Weapons:  

   - Best: Ten Aspects Purification (or PRI-ARM Ten Aspects Purification: Revolving Heaven) → Raises Shadow Terrace cap to 6, boosting DMG and BKE gain.  

   - F2P Option: Craftable 4★ Faultless Verdict.  

2. Stigmata:  

   - Signature Set: Leaf’s Insight (Phys DMG + Crit boost).  

   - Alternatives: Shakespeare Adrift (2-pc) + Marco Polo (M) for early game.  

3. Skill Discount: During v7.6, her skill upgrades cost 20% less Gold! Prioritize passives and Branch ATK.  

🎯 V. Advanced Tips  

- Star Ring Management: End burst early with Ultimate to save energy for next rotation—ideal when bosses phase shift.  

- Residue Control: In base form, use Weapon Skill with 3+ Terraces; in burst, use ATK Sequence 3 to absorb residues.  

- Rank Priorities:  

  - S: Unlocks core mechanics.  

  - SS: Adds Time Fracture on skill use + burst DMG.  

  - SSS: Boosts Ultimate DMG & energy recovery.  

> 💎 Pull Strategy: Her banner guarantees the character in 90 pulls (first 10-pull half-off). Use event-supplied 5x Supply Cards to save crystals.  

Songque excels in burst windows and Stardust nuking. Pair her with Seele/Deng, time her Star Ring exits, and detonate Crit Indexes to dominate high-tier content! 🌟