HERO GUIDE

Francisca

SSR

Strategist Lucia · Hero Guide　·　2025.05.28　·　Vanguard / Ranged / Magic

Intro

Hero Guide – Francisca

Sailing across oceans, commanding the seas—conquering raging waves is the destiny of every seafarer. In the Republic Navy, gender has never been the measure of one's worth—only strength and courage define one's status. Francisca was once the most feared pirate leader of the Surging Islands, but after being recruited by the Republic Navy, she transformed into one of its most sought-after high officers. Cunning and ruthless, powerful and stunning—in the opportunity-filled land of the Aaron Republic, she is, without a doubt, the prime example of rising through sheer ability. "Fuck them up, lads!"

Skill Breakdown

Effects are objective game data

Core 1

Cannonstorm

Grant own brigade's troop: Every 1 turn(s) after a basic attack, there is a(n) 40% chance to deal Magic DMG 253.75% of own BRV to 1 enemy troop. If the current target has Frontline Call: Mark, deal an extra Magic DMG 465.5% of own BRV to the target.

Lv.4The skill DMG receives a slight bonus based on own MOR, and the activation chance receives a slight bonus based on own SPD.Lv.7The skill DMG receives an extra bonus based on own MOR, and the activation chance receives an extra bonus based on own SPD.

Lucia：This skill has a chance to deal single-target DMG to an enemy troop. If it hits a troop with Mark, it deals massive extra DMG, leaving the enemy Hero no room to fight back.

Core 2

Frontline Call

Grant own brigade's troop: Every 1 turn(s) after a basic attack, there is a(n) 60% chance to increase own Magic DMG dealt by 16.31% for 3 turn(s), up to 3 stack(s), and there is a(n) 100% chance to give the target undispellable Frontline Call: Mark for 3 turn(s).

Lv.4The skill effect receives a slight bonus based on own MOR, and the activation chance receives an extra bonus based on own SPD.Lv.7The skill effect receives an extra bonus based on own MOR, and the activation chance receives a large bonus based on own SPD.

Lucia：This is Francisca's core skill. While increasing Magic DMG, it also applies Mark to the enemy team. When Cannonstorm or Cunning Ambush hits a troop with Mark, it deals extra DMG. Mark lasts for 3 turns and cannot be removed, and if it triggers consecutively, multiple enemy troops may end up marked at once.

Core 3

Cunning Ambush

Grant own brigade's troop: Every 1 turn(s) after a basic attack, there is a(n) 60% chance to deal Magic DMG 183.75% of own BRV to 1 enemy troop. If the current target has Frontline Call: Mark, deal an extra Magic DMG 234.5% of own BRV to the target.

Lucia：Similar to Cannonstorm, but this skill has a higher activation chance, giving it a higher chance to hit Marked troops and more easily trigger Mark's extra DMG.

Exclusive Weapon

Crimson Kiss

Stats

Exclusive Weapon	Not Evolved	Max.
Troop BRV	+40%	+80%
MOR	+11	+21
SPD	+3	+5

Pirates never negotiate. Pirates never show mercy. This alchemical firearm, forged from molten gold and deep-sea blacksteel, has accompanied its master through countless storm-swept adventures at sea. Adorned with a vivid crimson hue along its barrel and grip—much like fresh blood—it reflects the tempestuous, battle-hardened spirit of its wielder: relentless in the face of enemies, and utterly unforgiving.

Not Evolved

EX Weapon Core 1

EX Weapon Effect

Every 1 turn(s), there is a(n) 50% chance to increase the DMG dealt by own brigade's troop by 8.4% for 1 turn(s), and after activation, there is a(n) 50% chance to further increase the DMG dealt by own brigade's troop by another 8.4% 2 times, for 1 turn(s). The chances are independent to each other.

Max.

EX Weapon Core 1

EX Weapon Effect

Every 1 turn(s), there is a(n) 50% chance to increase the DMG dealt by own brigade's troop by 50.4% for 1 turn(s), and after activation, there is a(n) 50% chance to further increase the DMG dealt by own brigade's troop by another 50.4% 2 times, for 1 turn(s). The chances are independent to each other.

Lucia：Crimson Kiss gives Francisca multiple independent chances to gain a DMG dealt increase. When luck is on her side, all three can trigger at once, granting a massive DMG boost.

Recommended Team

Lucia's take

Francisca

SSR

Vanguard・Aaron Republic

Ellie

SSR

Shield・The Holy Church

Catherine

SSR

Shield・The Holy Church

Upgrade Priority

1Frontline Call

2Cannonstorm

3Cunning Ambush (1TP)

Francisca　Frontline Call > Cannonstorm Frontline Call lets Francisca apply Mark to the enemy, and when her other skills hit a Marked target, they deal high extra DMG. However, how to increase the hit chance is something to think about—whether by using Cunning Ambush's higher activation chance, or pairing with multiple protection Heroes to gain more chances to apply Mark and thus more chances to hit it.

Ellie　Healing Brew > Vital Sprout Healing Brew ensures the troop with the highest current damage taken gets a large amount of healing, while Vital Sprout uses powerful sustained healing to ensure the whole team's survival.

Catherine　Guarding Light > Merciful Heart Can effectively protect our core DPS with Bless, and the extra HP Recovery effect makes the main DPS's survivability and DMG output more stable.

Alternative Comps

Alternatively, try the substitutions below: (Francisca + Donietta + Samael): Both Donietta and Samael can provide solid protection and healing, helping Francisca extend the fight and deal more DMG. (Francisca + Frey + Tachibana Chiyo): Paired with Frey's Follow-up DMG increase, the team's overall destructive power becomes even stronger, while Tachibana Chiyo can effectively protect both DPS Heroes, and also gets better HP Recovery when paired with MOR-type Heroes.

Lucia's Summary

Francisca is a straightforward yet devastatingly destructive Hero. Through her EX Weapon, Crimson Kiss, and Frontline Call, she can stack up a huge amount of DMG increase within a single turn. If her skills also successfully activate at the same time and hit an enemy troop with Mark, devastating DMG will tear through the opponent. However, the chance of multiple effects occurring simultaneously isn't that high, so team synergy is needed to raise the odds of success—either by adding more DPS to quickly whittle down the enemy and create more chances to hit Mark, or by bringing a stable healer to extend the fight. Whichever strategy you choose, the strongest navy commander—one who masters both strategy and strength—can conquer anything.

—— Strategist Lucia · Hero Guide

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