S-Rank Anima DPS

Nanally

"The Underboss"

Overview

Nanally is an S-Rank Anima Plasma character who excels as a Main DPS through devastating follow-up attacks. Her gameplay revolves around maintaining Ichi-daime's Authority, granted by her Skill, to unleash relentless combos and summon the Underboss during her Ultimate for massive sustained damage.

Skills

Normal

Basic Attack: Family Business

Performs up to 4 consecutive strikes. During Ichi-daime's Authority, Basic Attacks are enhanced with additional Anima DMG and increased hit count.

Skill

Colucci Howling Technique

Activates Ichi-daime's Authority, granting enhanced Basic Attacks and increasing CRIT DMG for the duration. Authority lasts 12 seconds and can be extended through Awakenings.

Ultimate

Summon: The Underboss

Summons the Underboss to fight alongside Nanally for 10 seconds, dealing continuous Anima follow-up damage. The Underboss attacks independently and benefits from Nanally's CRIT stats.

Passive

Fair Duel

When any team member deals Esper Cycle DMG while Ichi-daime's Authority is active, triggers a follow-up attack dealing Anima DMG. Has a 2-second internal cooldown.

Dodge

Evasive Maneuver

Performs a quick backstep. Perfect Dodge triggers a Critical Riposte dealing Anima DMG and briefly slowing nearby enemies.

Build Priority

Nanally’s build focuses on maximizing CRIT DMG and maintaining high uptime on Ichi-daime’s Authority. Since her kit naturally provides substantial CRIT Rate through passives, prioritize CRIT DMG and ATK% substats on your modules.

Stat Priority

PriorityStatReason
1CRIT DMGPrimary damage multiplier, scales with follow-ups
2ATK%Direct damage increase across all abilities
3CRIT RateAim for ~70% total
4Anima DMG%Boosts all elemental damage output

Best Cartridge: Fireflies and the Forest

The recommended Cartridge provides bonuses that synergize with Nanally’s follow-up attack playstyle, as each hit can trigger and maintain stacks.

Alternative: Shadow Creed

Gameplay Tips

Rotation

  1. Open with Skill (Colucci Howling Technique) to activate Authority
  2. Perform 2-3 Basic Attack strings to build energy
  3. Use Ultimate (Summon: The Underboss) while Authority is active
  4. Continue Basic Attacks to maximize follow-up damage
  5. Reactivate Skill when Authority expires

Awakening Priority

For players with multiple copies of Nanally, the recommended Awakening order is:

  1. A6 - Because We’re Family (extends Authority duration)
  2. A3 - Call Me the Boss (follow-up on Authority hits)
  3. A5 - Followers Everywhere (team follow-up synergy)
  4. A1 - Gang Formation (Ultimate energy from follow-ups)