Version 6.3 adds two new artifact sets that support off-field characters, reactive damage systems, and conditional scaling. Both sets align with the emerging meta defined by Lunar Crystallization and new Geo Hydro interactions, while also rewarding advanced rotation and character investment.
Winds of Rising Time: Offensive Scaling with Conditional CRIT.
The two piece bonus provides a reliable ATK +18 percent, which immediately places it among generalist offensive sets. The four piece effect is where the core identity emerges. After the wearer hits an enemy with any type of offensive action (Normal Attack, Charged Attack, Skill, or Burst), they gain Blessing of Wind and Ballad, granting ATK +25 percent for six seconds.
A major distinction is that this effect can activate even while the wearer is off-field, allowing characters to maintain persistent attack buffs during rotations. The design supports units who deliver periodic or sustained damage without active field time.
If the wearer has completed Witch’s Homework, the buff upgrades into Resolve of Wind and Ballad, adding a 20 percent CRIT Rate increase to the already active ATK bonus. This converts a basic stat bump into a hybrid scaling bonus that increases value across both early and late game investment.
This conditional scaling transforms Winds of Rising Time into a high ceiling DPS set favored by characters who juggle off-field uptime with limited field presence. The combination of ATK and CRIT Rate makes it competitive with top tier offensive sets and potentially superior during extended rotations or multi target scenarios.
Dawn Song of the Morning Star and Moon: Lunar Reaction Amplification.
This set connects directly with the Lunar Crystallization reaction, which is exclusive to Geo and Hydro interactions. The two piece bonus grants Elemental Mastery +80, positioning the set as a reaction oriented option rather than a conventional DPS booster.
The four piece effect activates only when the wearer is off-field, increasing Lunar Reaction damage by 20 percent. This reinforces rotation based team structures that rely on characters who trigger reactions and then leave the field.
If the party’s Moonsign Level is at least Ascendant Gleam, the set adds another 40 percent Lunar Reaction damage, making a total of 60 percent increased damage while off-field. This is one of the largest conditional multipliers applied to a single reaction type.
However, these effects disappear three seconds after the wearer takes the field. This creates a deliberate gameplay loop where players are rewarded for optimizing rotations and positioning rather than face tanking or extended control.
The design suggests synergy with multi unit Lunar teams, fast apply Hydro or Geo characters, and supports that enable steady reaction triggers. It also caters to players who build team wide Elemental Mastery to maximize scaling.
Meta Context and Team Building Trends
The arrival of Lunar focused artifact sets signals a shift toward reaction centric Geo damage, critical strike mechanics, and off-field dominance. Winds of Rising Time enables dual scaling for DPS roles, while Dawn Song converts support characters into reaction amplifiers with massive impact on team damage output.
Both sets encourage complex rotations, frequent swapping, and field time management. Teams that can generate consistent Geo Hydro reactions will benefit exponentially from the Lunar damage multipliers, especially during high density encounters.
Players should anticipate advanced builds combining ATK stacking, CRIT scaling, and Elemental Mastery, tailored to consistent reaction uptime rather than isolated burst windows.
