Esper Cycle & Elements

The core combat system — most new players ignore this and wonder why damage is low.

How Cycles Work

Duo Cycle

Two elements that react together. Minimum viable team — always aim for this first.

Triple Cycle

Three elements chaining reactions. Significantly higher damage ceiling than Duo alone.

Reaction Priority

Trigger reactions on cooldown. A cycle team beats raw stats without reactions.

Cosmos

Charge · Remora

Zero · Chiz · Hotori · Edgar

Incantation

Scorch · Hexed

Baicang · Sakiri · Sagiri · Adler

Chaos

Nova · Discord

Daffodill · Lacrimosa

Lakshana

Blossom · Remora

Hathor · Skia

Anima

Blossom · Hexed

Nanally · Jiuyuan · Mint

Psyche

Discord · Nova

Fadia · Aurelia · Haniel

Team-building rule: Pick your DPS element first, then add supports that trigger reactions. Example: Nanally (Anima) + Sakiri (Incantation). See tier list.