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
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).
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.
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.
Easter Egg Time
Throws 1 magic projectile at the enemy, dealing 1 instance of Psyche DMG.
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
| Priority | Stat | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATK% | Hootie’s buff scales with Haniel’s Base ATK |
| 2 | CRIT Rate | A3 grants +20% in Paranormal Ace — build to complement |
| 3 | CRIT DMG | Personal damage during Ace state |
| 4 | Psyche 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
| Level | Name | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | New here! | Paranormal Cannon ricochet limit increased to 6 |
| A2 | Legendary! | Hootie duration +4s |
| A3 | Assemble! | +20% CRIT Chance in Paranormal Ace state |
| A4 | Seaside! | +100% additional DMG after Ensemble in Ace state |
| A5 | Crisis! | +30% Psyche DMG in Paranormal Ace state |
| A6 | Finale! | 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
- Deploy Hootie immediately at fight start for team-wide ATK buff
- Switch to main DPS after placing Hootie — buff persists off-field
- Use Ultimate when team is ready for burst window (Ace state buffs everyone)
- Ensemble triggers automatically from team attacks — no manual input needed
- 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