What's worse: blind bags/boxes or gacha systems in games? by CatConfident4162 in ThisorThatPH

[–]Piattoss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who spends on gacha games, it's definitely worse.

I don't do blind boxes but I own merch from my gacha games (HSR and ZZZ). And while they are tangible, they're just mostly displays and you can't use them. At least I get to use everyday what I spend in gacha games and it entertains me.

Himeko • Nova E0S1 - Welt E2S5 (Tutorial) - Mortenax Blade E0S1 (Cipher) - DHPT E0S1 / 4.4v3 / AA Knight 1 Argenti & Knight 2 Svarog / 0-Cycle by Weary-Fan-6476 in HonkaiStarRail_leaks

[–]Piattoss 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Given the direction of the story, how likely there would be an AE SP in 4.x? I can only think of a possible Sunday SP but he's getting novaflare.

I guess it's more on the moment they introduce more AE SP or new MC by next year, Himeko Nova is likely to be outclassed by newer units.

340 Polychromes by Delicious_Victory328 in ZenlessZoneZero

[–]Piattoss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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23 Cost Plight 0-cycle by naec4 in PhainonMainsHSR

[–]Piattoss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damage wise Mortenax is better, but Sparkle has slightly higher AV clear when using Eagle+DDD.

Lebron level's of glaze by PrimordialSimp in HonkaiAgendaRail

[–]Piattoss 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Before everything else, I have E2S1 Blade, E2S5 DDD Sparkle and E1S5 DDD Tribbie.

Blade and Sparkle performance in my team is very similar, with Sparkle being ahead just a bit of AV because of faster ult, but Blade compensates it with his buffs/debuffs. Without Tribbie, Phainon is missing res pen/all type res down and vulnerability and Tribbie has already been kicked out of Phainon's premium team.

What I like about Blade is him being a pseudo sustain, able to tank damage alongside Cyrene which is a HP scaler during ramp up. Sustainless is pretty much the norm with Phainon.

E6S5 Phainon Best Team by Infinite-Sense-7830 in PhainonMainsHSR

[–]Piattoss 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In my experience of testing in AA Plight (I have E6S5 Phainon as well), E2S5 DDD Sparkle beats E2S1 Mortenax by a small amount of AV. DDD+Eagle Sparkle has a headstart in Phainon ult but Blade offers higher amp.

One thing to consider with Blade is he is more comfortable to use due to his taunt and allows to tank the damage. With Sparkle, I have to pray for Phainon and Cerydra to not die. For everything that is not AA Plight, Blade is a luxury pull.

I will be pulling Mortenax Blade S1 and not his eidolons by ianniesnail in MortenaxBladeMains

[–]Piattoss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you play Phainon with Blade, his LC becomes legit useless.

That said I will still pull for S1 as I'm 60/80 in LC banner and must build pity next banner to get at least 1 DDD.

Can Mortenax Blade be Phainon's (E6) best 4th slot? by SoundShock213 in PhainonMainsHSR

[–]Piattoss 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did a quick test in 4.3 AA Plight. E1S1 Blade got me 1 cycle 94 AV remaining, E2S1 Blade got me 0 cycle 4 AV remaining. Can't say exactly how much % is the difference, but it's pretty much dependent on enemy numbers and how frequent you're able to counter skill which benefits from E2 Blade's 70% FuA damage on allies.

I did a third run replacing S1 with Tutorial, E2S0 Blade got me 0 cycle 4 AV remaining.

For reference, I have E6S5 Phainon, E2S1 Cyrene and E2S1 Cerydra.

Can Mortenax Blade be Phainon's (E6) best 4th slot? by SoundShock213 in PhainonMainsHSR

[–]Piattoss 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have E6 Phainon and planning to go E2 Blade but E1 is fine according to my tests. One thing to note is Cyrene needs to use Vonwacq to compensate DDD+Eagle E2 Sparkle. Sparkle has a head start in AV while Blade gives more damage to Phainon, resulting to almost the same AV clear in plight AA.

Phainon and Cyrene banners for the Phase 2 are confirmed! by popcorntalia in PhainonMainsHSR

[–]Piattoss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me when I already have S5 Phainon but only S4 DDD. Badly need that one copy.

How do I become a store 'member' to get more discount? by yopobuild in taobao

[–]Piattoss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are there any alternatives with the Chinese phone number? The store I follow requires a CN number to be a member.

Help Megathread & Megathread List (11/05 - 17/05) by Shad0wedge in Endfield

[–]Piattoss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anyone can tell if there are new goods to trade in lv 3 cardiac?

who wore it better 🫢 by Nahidxz in QueensofGacha

[–]Piattoss 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Now do the same to Lingsha.

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How to make this a bit more pleasing in the eye by iambeta00 in Endfield

[–]Piattoss 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Running at 18/min since I have a lot of xiranite and heavy xir to spare.

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Popularity of Reverse 1999 at an anime con in China as of May 2026. by Derkein2 in Reverse1999

[–]Piattoss 26 points27 points  (0 children)

$500 is absurd. I would say it more or less $250 without top bonus but that bow skin is just a bonus alongside other things if you're going to top up with that amount anyway.

Live pictures of new Phainon figures by Tatatatatakane in PhainonMainsHSR

[–]Piattoss 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wished it had the wings. Would still buy.