Arlan Guide
Arlan
Lightning (Destruction) — build teams that match Path role before chasing signatures.
Arlan follows the Destruction Path with Lightning damage type. Build relics and Light Cones that reinforce that role—speed tuning for supports, break or crit packages for carries. Compare with your existing roster; Path overlap can make skips rational even for strong kits. Infobox snapshot via Fandom; verify traces/LC recommendations each patch.
Version 4.1 live after 4.0 Planarcadia launch
Live:Ashveil and Hyacine are current banners, with Hyacine ending April 8 and Ashveil continuing to April 21, 2026.
Next:Phase 2 of 4.1 runs Boothill plus Ashveil through April 21, with 4.2 teased as anniversary content.
Instant Tech
Read Arlan's in-game kit: note field-time needs vs quick-swap value.
Before farming limited domains, clear one ER or survivability floor that stops failed bursts.
Compare vs recent banner mates — overlap often matters more than abstract power.
Strengths
- Clear Lightning identity for team-building.
- Weapon (Destruction) gives obvious build targets.
Weaknesses
- Patch/banner competition can move value quickly.
- Needs honest trace/Echo investment — not a zero-setup win.
Common Mistakes
- Chasing perfect relic substats before core traces are online.
- Running teams that fight over skill points every turn.
- Assuming a Light Cone is optional when the kit math assumes it.
Build Plan
Build Priority
Traces that unlock the character's win condition first, then relic main stats that stabilize the intended rotation (speed breakpoints, effect hit rate, or break as needed).
Gear Focus
Relics + Light Cone should answer the unit's primary check: survival, SP economy, debuff consistency, or pure damage.
Premium Team
Premium teams pair Arlan with top supports on the same weakness-plan without starving action economy.
Budget Team
Budget teams accept slower clears by leaning on f2p light cones and flexible healers/shielders.
Rotation tip: Open with supports, align Arlan's main window, then exit before buffs expire.
Upgrade order: Trace materials: core skill → talent → leftovers. Plan weekly boss drops ahead of banner end.
Dupes: Eidolon power spikes differ; E0 baseline is the honest comparison point for most accounts.
Verdict
Arlan is a Destruction pick with Lightning typing. Invest when you can finish traces and a sane cone path.
Art & splash gallery
Key art, wish splashes, and promo shots for Arlan — tap any card to open the wiki page.
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