A-Rank Psyche Buff

Haniel

"Genius Transfer Student"

Overview

Haniel is an A-Rank Psyche Solid character who excels as a team buffer through her portable speaker Hootie. Her kit provides ATK buffs to all characters while Hootie is active, and her Paranormal Ace state further amplifies team damage through Ensemble triggers and additional attack bonuses.

Skills

Normal

Basic Attack: Genesse Technique

Fires magic projectiles, performing up to 5 consecutive attacks that deal Psyche DMG. Includes Paranormal Cannon (charged shot) and Paranormal Entrance (plunge attack).

Skill

Guardian of the Silent Moonlit Forest

Throws portable speaker Hootie, dealing Psyche DMG. While active, all characters gain ATK bonus based on Haniel's Base ATK. Attacks build Four-Part Harmony stacks (max 1 per 0.5s); 4 stacks trigger Ensemble dealing Psyche DMG around Hootie.

Ultimate

A Melody Named Haniel

Releases enhancement field, entering Paranormal Ace state. All characters gain ATK bonus. Ensemble triggers additional Symphony around active character with increased DMG/range. Active character's next attack deals additional damage for 3s after Ensemble.

Support

Easter Egg Time

Throws 1 magic projectile at the enemy, dealing 1 instance of Psyche DMG.

Passive

It's Friendship!

Nova Enhancement: Drains 8% of Haniel's Base ATK from target at 200% efficiency, adds to all team members' ATK when Nova ends (cap: 16% Base ATK or 20% enemy ATK). It's Bond!: Grants Plot Armor stacks on Ensemble, increasing Paranormal Cannon ricochet cap.

Overview

Haniel is a free character obtainable through pre-registration milestones (30 million pre-registrations). She dreams of becoming “a beautiful high school girl who saves the world” and fights with magic projectiles and her portable speaker Hootie. As a buffer, she provides consistent ATK bonuses to the entire team.

Build Priority

Stat Priority

PriorityStatReason
1ATK%Hootie’s buff scales with Haniel’s Base ATK
2CRIT RateA3 grants +20% in Paranormal Ace — build to complement
3CRIT DMGPersonal damage during Ace state
4Psyche DMG%Elemental bonus for personal damage

Best Cartridge: Speedy Hedgehog

Provides utility bonuses for Haniel’s support-focused role.

Alternative: Devil’s Blood: Curse

Key Mechanics

Hootie (Portable Speaker)

  • Placed on field via Skill
  • Grants ATK bonus to ALL characters based on Haniel’s Base ATK
  • Stays on field when switching characters
  • Only 1 Hootie can exist; recasting refreshes duration
  • Attacks build Four-Part Harmony → 4 stacks = Ensemble

Paranormal Ace State (Ultimate)

  • Additional ATK bonus to all characters
  • Ensemble triggers bonus Symphony around active character
  • Active character gets additional damage for 3s after each Ensemble
  • Hootie’s duration timer paused during Ace state

Plot Armor (Passive)

  • Gained from Ensemble triggers (1 stack normal, 2 in Ace state)
  • Increases Paranormal Cannon ricochet cap
  • Max 5 stacks

Awakening Priority

LevelNameEffect
A1New here!Paranormal Cannon ricochet limit increased to 6
A2Legendary!Hootie duration +4s
A3Assemble!+20% CRIT Chance in Paranormal Ace state
A4Seaside!+100% additional DMG after Ensemble in Ace state
A5Crisis!+30% Psyche DMG in Paranormal Ace state
A6Finale!Hootie CD reduced by 4s

Resonance

  • R1 Prequel: Increases skill levels by 1
  • R2 Sequel: +12% team CRIT DMG while in Paranormal Ace state

Gameplay Tips

  1. Deploy Hootie immediately at fight start for team-wide ATK buff
  2. Switch to main DPS after placing Hootie — buff persists off-field
  3. Use Ultimate when team is ready for burst window (Ace state buffs everyone)
  4. Ensemble triggers automatically from team attacks — no manual input needed
  5. Haniel is one of the best F2P supports due to free acquisition

Trivia

  • Haniel is of Hebrew origin meaning “Grace of God”
  • Also the name of one of the 7 archangels in Jewish tradition
  • Her design is inspired by typical gamers
  • Her outfit features “Generation Z” text