Sampo
Who is Sampo?
Sampo is a 4★ Wind DoT amplifier following the Nihility Path. He applies Wind Shear (stackable Wind DoT) via his Skill and AoE, and his Ultimate applies a teamwide DoT vulnerability debuff — increasing all DoT damage enemies receive. He is the premier budget Kafka DoT partner and remains useful even in later patches as an accessible DoT amplifier. Source: prydwen.gg.
Kit Summary
Deals Wind DMG to a single target, bouncing to adjacent enemies; applies Wind Shear (stackable Wind DoT, up to 5 stacks).
Deals Wind DMG to all enemies and applies DoT Vulnerability — all enemies take more DoT damage for 2 turns.
When Wind Shear is triggered, deals additional Wind DMG based on stacks.
Budget DoT amplifier for Kafka; the only 4★ that applies a teamwide DoT vulnerability debuff.
Build Guide
🔮 Best Relic / Echo Set
4pc Prisoner in Deep Confinement (DoT DMG amp + DEF shred vs DoT enemies) + Firmament Frontline: Glamoth (planar, ATK% + DMG when SPD≥135/160)
⚔ Best Light Cone / Weapon
Good Night and Sleep Well (4★ Nihility, stackable DMG vs debuffed enemies — standard pool) or Eyes of the Prey (4★, Effect Hit Rate + DoT DMG)
📊 Substats Priority
👥 Best Teams
Kafka + Sampo + Ruan Mei + Gallagher (premier F2P DoT team — clears endgame content).
Kafka + Sampo + Pela + sustain (DEF shred variant).
F2P Verdict
Given free via story content early in the game. Standard pool for Eidolons. E6 increases his Wind Shear stacks to 8 — a large damage increase. Very rewarding to farm Eidolons for if running a DoT team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sampo good without Kafka?
His Wind Shear DoTs deal less damage without Kafka amplifying them, but his DoT vulnerability Ultimate still benefits any team running DoT characters like Guinaifen or Luka.
What Effect Hit Rate does Sampo need?
80%+ to reliably apply and stack Wind Shear. Below that threshold, stacks fall off and his DoT output drops sharply.