Blackbird
Psyche Main DPS
- Rarity
- S
- Element
- Psyche
- Arc
- Gas
- Role
- Main DPS
- Version
- 1.4
- Tier
- T0
Overview
Blackbird is a limited S-rank Psyche character from Phase I of 1.4, using Gas Arcs; her official tags are Main DPS and DMG Buff. Her core is the Redirect Skill Netherplume Rite: one cast fills the Cycle gauge (Instant Cycle), and after she swaps out, Forsaken Bird adds coordinated attacks. Most guides use her as a sub-DPS and buffer in Scorch and Nova teams, and her full mechanics work at A0. Global/Taiwan: September 30, 2026 after maintenance to October 21. Mainland China: September 24 to October 15, 05:59 (UTC+8). Do not mix the two schedules.
Full build guide
Blackbird build guide: skills, signature Arc, teams & Awakenings
Analysis
Netherplume Rite leaves a 15-second Forsaken Feather mark on the enemy; when the on-field ally hits the mark, Forsaken Bird makes an area attack (200% ATK at level 1, at least 2 seconds apart, up to 5 times), so Blackbird should swap out after casting it. The same skill fills the Cycle gauge in one go, so swapping to an adjacent-element ally triggers their Support Skill and an Esper Cycle. Her Ultimate turns her into the Witch of Deliverance for 16 seconds and gives the whole team 20% ATK (15 seconds); witch-form attacks spend Malice for an extra damage ratio.
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- JP VA
- 能登麻美子
Skills
Re-checked on October 18, 2026 against the live global version; sources are in the full build guide.
Fleeting Shadow
A five-hit Psyche combo whose hits build Malice. Hold for Roostcall, which slows enemies; she also has the plunge attack Lingering Affliction and the Perfect Counter Avian Instinct.
Malice
Capped at 60. Entering combat +20, Fleeting Shadow hits +20, Netherplume Rite +40; it cannot be gained in witch form. Every point of Malice that witch-form attacks spend raises their damage ratio.
Netherplume Rite
Applies the 15-second Forsaken Feather mark; when the on-field ally hits a marked enemy, Forsaken Bird makes an area attack (200% ATK at level 1, at least 2 seconds apart, up to 5 times). Casting it fills the Cycle gauge, so swapping straight to an adjacent-element ally triggers their Support Skill and an Esper Cycle (Instant Cycle).
Requies Animarum
Costs 100 energy to become the Witch of Deliverance for 16 seconds: she cannot be interrupted, the timer pauses while she is off-field, and the whole team gains 20% ATK (15 seconds). Casting it again in this form unleashes the finisher Flammae in Unum and ends the form.
Judgment Upon Me
Swap-in support attack that can build or spend Malice; in witch form it changes into a witch-form version.
Thrushsong
Raises the Stain (Psyche + Lakshana) bonus to 30% for 20 seconds; when Nova (Chaos + Psyche) ends, it adds extra Psyche damage and applies Nova once more.
Ever Onward
Gains an extra 20 Malice when she casts her Support Skill.
Skill Multipliers
Re-checked on October 18, 2026 against the live global version; sources are in the full build guide.
- Resonance 3
- Atonement Unveiled: skill levels +1, higher Ultimate-related ratios, and an extra 20 Malice after her Ultimate.
- Resonance 6
- When the Stars Mourn: while Blackbird is in the team, the whole team gains 30% Crit DMG.
Awakenings (M1–M6)
Re-checked on October 18, 2026 against the live global version; sources are in the full build guide.
Renegade: Flammae in Unum consumes all Malice, and Flames of Deliverance's ratio increases by 150%. Top priority for a main DPS.
Wayward Chronicle: witch-form DEF +20% and Flames of Deliverance restores HP; Netherplume Rite ratio +100%. Generally considered the lowest priority.
Blind Spot: DMG ratio from spending Malice +50%. Shares second priority with A6 on the main DPS route.
Bad Seed: after she casts her Ultimate, team DMG +12%, and the team ATK buff is extended to 25 seconds. Priority for the support route.
Revenant: enemy Psyche, Lakshana and Chaos RES -8% for 25 seconds. Priority for the support route.
Mortal Coil: after she casts her Ultimate, her Psyche DMG +25% (25 seconds); outside witch form, each Forsaken Bird hit grants 4 Malice.
Signature Arc
Crime and Punishment
Limited S-rank Gas Arc, only available from the Roostfeather Special Arc banner. Cycle Intensity +72 and Blackbird's Psyche DMG +20%; after she casts her Ultimate, the whole team gains 16% Crit DMG and she gains an extra 32%, for 15 seconds. Values are for M1 (refinement 1); they roughly double at max refinement.
Recommended Arcs
- Crime and Punishment
- Good Boy's Grand Adventure
- Ravenous Blade
- Watch Your Heads!
Recommended Teams
Build Tips
Unlock both passives first, then level Basic Attack, Redirect Skill and Ultimate evenly, with Support Skill last. Set: Devil's Blood: Curse (2 pieces: Psyche DMG +10%; 4 pieces: DMG +18%, rising to +36% against Stain or Nova targets); for a support build, use Speedy Hedgehog instead. Cartridge main stat: Crit DMG or Psyche DMG; substats: Crit Rate ≈ Crit DMG > DMG bonus > ATK% > Cycle Intensity. Updated October 18, 2026 for the global version; skill names are the official English names.
Blackbird — FAQ
Is Blackbird free? How do I get them? +
Blackbird is a S Psyche Main DPS, obtained mainly from gacha banners rather than given out for free.
Is Blackbird worth building? +
Blackbird is rated T0 (top tier) by the community, in the Main DPS role. If you already own them and your team needs this role, they're worth prioritising.
Who voices Blackbird? +
JP VA: 能登麻美子.
Same-element characters
Other Psyche characters — handy for teams and elemental reactions.
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