Jade Set Ups
This section will showcase the standard Souljade setups for each damage type,
including their respective strengths and weaknesses.
Ensure you replace the (Ice/Thunder)-Wielding Souljade with the one corresponding to your hero's favored element.
See Element Jades for more info.
In terms of damage output, right now Burn builds are at the top, followed by Thunder builds, and lastly Ice builds.
The following builds are listed with no particular order in mind aside from their main damage source.
Difficulty denotes how hard it is to use it effectively, while Power denotes the DPS ceiling in respect to other builds.
Light Blue Souljade names means they can be acquired on Normal and above difficulty.
Purple Souljade names means they can be acquired on Hard and above difficulty.
Red Souljade names means they can be acquired on Nightscream difficulty.
Build Sections
Burn Builds
Thunder Scorch
Core Souljades
Thunderpull
Thunder Counter
Thunderproof
Draco Stride
Optional Souljades
Incineration
Copper Ward
Defuse • Flaming Blade
Sap
Hero • Element Jade
Potential Plan
Wielding Type
Ice-Wielding
Target Attributes
x4 [Scorching], x7 [Windfall], x6 Health, x6 Attack, x1 Counter triggers Recovery
Optional Attributes
Increase DMG to Boss & Defuse triggers Recovery.
Description
This build relies heavily on the [Scorching] Rare Attribute for its damage output.
It makes use of Thunderpull, Thunder Counter, Thunderproof, and 0 Thunder-Wielding to counter Divine Thunder frequently,
allowing for repeated activation of [Scorching]. Combined with Draco Stride, this converts into Hydroflare damage for massive bursts of damage.
Currently, this build has the highest potential damage output in the game, with it mainly excelling in Yama's Abyss.
[Scorching] +9 or higher is recommended for optimal performance.
Counter triggers Recovery recommended to prevent having to stop for heals over extended fights.
Difficulty
Power
Thunder Lotus Scorch
Souljades
Thunderpull
Thunder Counter
Thunderproof
Mighty Lotus Counter
Thunderous Lotus
Draco Stride
Potential Plan
Wielding Type
Ice-Wielding
Target Attributes
x4 [Scorching], x7 [Windfall], x6 Health, x6 Attack, x1 Counter triggers Recovery
Optional Attributes
Increase DMG to Boss & Defuse triggers Recovery.
Description
This build relies heavily on the [Scorching] Rare Attribute for its damage output.
It makes use of Thunderpull, Thunder Counter, Thunderproof, and 0 Thunder-Wielding to counter Divine Thunder frequently,
allowing for repeated activation of [Scorching]. Combined with Draco Stride, this converts into Hydroflare damage for massive bursts of damage.
Standing close to the enemy to hit them with Lotus Impacts will charge your Thunderpull significantly faster.
[Scorching] +9 or higher is recommended for optimal performance.
Counter triggers Recovery recommended to prevent having to stop for heals over extended fights.
Difficulty
Power
Ice Build
Ice Lotus
Core Souljades
Successive Ice Blast
Ghastbloom
Elemental Lotus
Tundra Might
Interchangeable Core Souljades
Choose only one as a core Souljade.
Sub-Zero Seal
Frostbound Lotus
Optional Souljades
Frozen Blast
Arcane Thunder
Hero • Element Jade
Potential Plan
Wielding Type
Ice-Wielding
Target Attributes
x4 [Moderation], x8 [Windfall], x6 Ice Blast DMG, x6 Attack
or
x12 [Windfall], x6 Attack, x6 Ice Blast DMG
Optional Attributes
Increase DMG to Boss & Melee Weapon DMG.
Description
Attack enemies to build Frostbite on them and trigger Ice Blasts for massive damage.
The Successive Ice Blast Souljade increases the number of Ice Blast hits, multiplying damage by 1.65x and raising the number of Lotus spawned by Elemental Lotus from 1 to 3.
If Frozen Blast is chosen, it reduces Ice Blast's cooldown from 6s to 4s.
Sub-Zero Seal builds Frostbite on your constantly, for a constantly active attack buff.
Frostbound Lotus builds Frostbite on you from your Lotus Impacts and provides a slightly larger, albeit less consistent attack buff.
Using Arcane Thunder lets you trigger Ice Blasts on distant enemies and adds extra damage to your ability casts.
Outside of Yama's Abyss, this build has the highest consistent damage output.
Being frozen from Frostbite can be avoided by Defusing it at the right time.
[Moderation] +100% turns this into a powerful Mod build.
Difficulty
Power
Ice-Thunder Lotus
Souljades
Successive Ice Blast
Ghastbloom
Elemental Lotus
Thunderpull
Thunder Counter
Mighty Lotus Counter
Potential Plan
Wielding Type
Ice-Wielding
Target Attributes
x4 [Moderation], x8 [Windfall], x6 Ice Blast DMG, x6 Attack;
x4 [Moderation], x4 [Scorching], x4 [Windfall], x6 Ice Blast DMG, x6 Attack
or
x12 [Windfall], x6 Attack, x6 Ice Blast DMG
Optional Attributes
Increase DMG to Boss & Melee Weapon DMG.
Description
A hybrid build that utilizes Thunderpull and Thunder Counter to maximize Lotus summons through Mighty Lotus Counter.
This build is effective for both mobbing and bossing, while also avoiding the drawback of freezing yourself from Frostbite.
[Moderation] +100% turns this into a powerful Mod build, while [Scorching] adds some extra damage to your Thunder Counters.
If you use [Scorching], make sure to grab Water and Fire Raged on the Potential Tree in place of Aegis-Break Rage.
Recommended Heroes
Yueshan or Tarka Ji
Difficulty
Power
Poison Build
Poison Lotus
Core Souljades
Noxious Blast
Ghastbloom
Toxified Lotus
Pestilent Pool
Infectious Touch
Optional Souljades
Miasma Drive
Venomous Lotus
Arcane Thunder
Hero • Element Jade
Potential Plan
Wielding Type
Poison-Wielding
Target Attributes
x4 [Moderation], x6-8 [Windfall], x6 Poison Blast DMG, x6 Attack, x0-2 Increase DMG to Boss
or
x12 [Windfall], x6 Poison Blast DMG, x6 Attack
Optional Attributes
Increase DMG to Boss & Melee Weapon DMG.
Description
Poison Blasts activate Noxious Blast, applying 1 stack of [Toxified] to the enemy, and Pestilent Pool,
which generates a poison pool that applies up to 2 [Toxified] stacks to enemies standing within it.
Standing in the pool for 2 seconds inflicts [Toxified] on yourself, allowing you to transfer 2 [Toxified] stacks to the enemy by using a
Martial Skill, Defuse Counterattack, or the 3rd attack in any uncharged attack combo (excluding Greatsword and Polesword) via Infectious Touch.
When an enemy reaches 6 stacks of [Toxified], Toxin Blast activates, dealing major damage to the surrounding area.
Each stack of [Toxified] applied to enemies summons a Lotus, which explodes when exceeding 4 or upon expiration, damaging the nearest enemy.
[Moderation] +75% or higher recommended if pursuing a Mod version of this build.
Difficulty
Power
Thunder Builds
Thunder Lotus
Souljades
Thunderpull
Thunder Counter
Mighty Lotus Counter
Ghastbloom
Thunderous Lotus
Thunderproof
Potential Plan
Wielding Type
Thunder-Wielding
Target Attributes
x12 [Windfall], x6 Divine Thunder DMG, x6 Attack
Optional Attributes
Increase DMG to Boss, Melee Weapon DMG, & Counter triggers Recovery.
Description
Thunderpull builds up Thundershock as you hit enemies with your powerful Element attack, eventually summoning Divine Thunder that you can parry with Thunder Counter to deal massive damage to enemies in front of you. For every successful parry, you will summon a Lotus Flower that'll deal damage to enemies it hits around you.
Difficulty
Power
Element Jades
With so many choices in Souljades and Potential Plans, it can be hard to know what build to go with. This section will help for choosing the most optimal Element Souljades as well as what Potential Plans they best combo with. Souljades with "• Element" in their name gain bonus elemental damage for that corresponding type of Wielding they have, making it so you're able to activate Ice Blasts, Divine Thunder or Poison Blasts faster on enemies using the special attacks they give. They also generally have better DPS than their base counterpart.
Table of Contents
- I. Viper Ning
- II. Feria Shen
- III. Tianhai
- IV. Temulch & Yoto Hime
- V. Tarka Ji
- VI. Kurumi
- VII. Valda Cui
- VIII. Yueshan
- IX. Matari
- X. Wuchen
- X. Tessa
Viper Ning
Best used with Ice or Poison Potential Plans. 
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Feria Shen
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Tianhai
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Temulch & Yoto Hime
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Tarka Ji
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Kurumi
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Valda Cui
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Yueshan
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Matari
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Wuchen
Best used with Ice Potential Plans. |
Tessa
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Potential Plans
The way you design your Potential Plans will be the backbone of your playstyle. This page will show you a variety of viable Potential Plans you can work with and where they are most effective.
Video Introduction
Table of Contents
Burn
The following Potential Plan is focused on maximizing the damage you deal from Burns, particularly under the Hydroflare effect.
Hydroflare
Focuses on procing Hydroflare and using your Martial Skill Aegis-Break on enemies for damage output.
Poison
The following Potential Plan are focused on maximizing the damage you deal with Poison effects.
Toxic Lotus
The staple Potential Plan for Poison Souljade Set Ups. Has access to Aegis-Break Rage for powerful Martial Skill Aegis-Breaks, and greatly benefits from Lotus Flowers.
Thunder
The following Potential Plan are focused on maximizing the damage you deal with Divine Thunder effects.
Thunder Lotus
The staple Potential Plan for Thunder Souljade Set Ups. Features Aegis-Break Rage and plenty of healing from Counters and Defuses.
Ice
The following Potential Plan are focused on maximizing the damage you deal with Ice effects.
Frost Lotus
Alongside boosting Ice Blast accumulation, also gives the option to use your Martial Skill Aegis-Break for consistent high DPS.