Team Composition

Global Meta Rankings // Patch 3.0

Last Updated

2026.01.15

R0

Meta Teams

sun and moonMETA
Augusta
Electro
Main DPS
Iuno
Aero
Sub DPS
Shorekeeper
Spectro
Support

One of the most flexible and valuable team. Unmatched adaptation.

Pros
  • Super flexible team on the roster.
  • Each unit can be used to build separate high tier teams.
  • High single target damage and good AoE damage.
  • Includes Shorekeeper, the best general support.
Cons
  • Fixed rotation order limits flexible swapping.
  • Needs to time Augusta's ultimate perfectly in WhiWa.
Tune BreakMETA
Iuno
Aero
Main DPS
Lynae
Spectro
Sub DPS
Mornye
Fusion
Support

Best specialized team. Massive damage buff via Tomb Break mechanics.

Pros
  • Offers a massive 40% additional damage taken buff via Lynae.
  • Highly effective synergy with 'rupture' and 'shifting' effects.
  • High utility: HP restoration and interruption resistance.
  • Remove Iuno and any DPS just works fine.
Cons
  • At S0, Mornye is heavily dependent on Lynae to activate buffs.
  • Interference marker duration (8s) is short for some rotations.
Phrolova carryMETA
Phrolova
Havoc
Main DPS
Qiuyuan
Aero
Sub DPS
Cantarella
Havoc
Support

Phrolova's damage maximization. Rank 0 for both endgame modes.

Pros
  • Undisputed best performance in Whimpering Waves.
  • Massive damage buffs scale with fight duration.
  • You don't have to use Roccia.
  • High personal damage from all members.
Cons
  • Very low budget value (Niche units).
  • Cantarella's kit feels unwieldy to some users.
Fusion AmplificationMETA
Galbrena
Fusion
Main DPS
Lupa
Fusion
Sub DPS
Mornye
Fusion
Support

Explosive fusion damage combining Mornye's amp with Lupa.

Pros
  • Combines 25% All-DMG amp with Fusion resistance reduction.
  • Can complete rotation blindfolded.
  • Exceptionally strong with Mornye S1 (removes restrictions).
Cons
  • Lacks 'interference' triggers without Mornye S1.
  • Requires specific Fusion DPS to maximize value.
Erosion NukeMETA
Cartethyia
Aero
Main DPS
Ciaccona
Aero
Sub DPS
Chisa
Havoc
Support

Highest single-target damage ceiling in TOA.

Pros
  • Unmatched single target damage in Tower of Adversity.
  • Chisa provides significant performance boost.
Cons
  • Extremely expensive (3x Signature Weapons needed).
  • Poor performance in multi-wave content.
  • Currently the only team where Chisa can work good.
  • Ciaccona's rotation is clunky without mastery.
R0.5

Meta Teams

Carlotta Tune-BreakMETA
Carlotta
Glacio
Main DPS
Lynae
Spectro
Sub DPS
Mornye
Fusion
Support

Premium Hypercarry.

Pros
  • Lynae provides top-tier generalist buffs plus off-field damage.
  • Consistent rotation loops with high damage amplification.
Cons
  • Very expensive team.
Galbrena CarryMETA
Galbrena
Fusion
Main DPS
Qiuyuan
Aero
Sub DPS
Shorekeeper
Spectro
Support

'Brain-dead' team with huge AoE and survival.

Pros
  • Easiest team to pilot; simple rotations.
  • High survival rate (CC + Healing).
  • Shorekeeper is high value generally.
Cons
  • Qiuyuan has limited synergy outside specific teams.
Heavy SpectroMETA
Zani
Spectro
Main DPS
Phoebe
Spectro
Sub DPS
Shorekeeper
Spectro
Support

Extremely high damage ceiling but clunky kit. For experts only.

Pros
  • Kinda old but still deals massive damage with the right teammates.
  • Currently the best Spectro team.
  • Very high skill mastery potential thanks to Zani's unique parry mechanic.
Cons
  • A nightmare for casual players.
  • Requires near-flawless play for best results.
  • Relatively expensive team to build.
  • Zani becomes ineffective in WhiWa when enemies scatter.
R1

Meta Teams

Brant Sub-DPSMETA
Lupa
Fusion
Main DPS
Brant
Fusion
Sub DPS
Mornye
Fusion
Support

High AoE but expensive.

Pros
  • Good synergy
  • High AoE.
Cons
  • Very expensive (3 limited characters).
  • Highly restrictive (Mono element).
  • Feels not that good to play compared to other options.

Alternative

Best 1.x DPS
Jiyan
Aero
Main DPS
Ciaccona
Aero
Sub DPS
Iuno
Aero
Support

Jiyan remains competitive with modern supports.

R1.5

F2P Friendly

Phrolova F2PF2P
Phrolova
Havoc
Main DPS
Rover (Havoc)
Havoc
Sub DPS
Danjin
Havoc
Support

No healer needed. Self-sustain clears content.

Carlotta F2PF2P
Carlotta
Glacio
Main DPS
Yangyang
Aero
Sub DPS
Buling
Electro
Support

Accessible, energy-efficient team. Yangyang funnels Energy to Carlotta.

Pros
  • Buling boosts Skill DMG.
  • Super simple and fast rotations.
Cons
  • Lower damage ceiling.
  • S6 Buling is needed.
R2

Alternative

Mornye Standard
Jinhsi
Spectro
Main DPS
Zhezhi
Glacio
Sub DPS
Mornye
Fusion
Support

Competent generalist support alternative to Shorekeeper/Verina.

Pros
  • Competent third generalist healer/support.
  • Simple playstyle and explosive animations.
Cons
  • Significantly worse than Shorekeeper at S0 without synergy.
  • No quick-swap synergy (needs field time).
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