Matilda
Who is Matilda?
Matilda is a 5-star Star-afflatus DPS carry who is obtained for free through the in-game mail after completing stage 1-4. She is crit-oriented and can apply [Confusion] debuff through her skills, opening unique team synergy options. Her "Ingenious Etude" functions as a powerful opener at level 2 or above when combined with a buffed state. However, she has below-average base Critical Technique for a crit-focused character, low multipliers, and requires significant setup to reach her potential. Prydwen notes her kit does not work in her favour and she has been outpaced by newer Star-afflatus DPS options.
Kit Summary
Functions best at skill level 2+ in a pre-buffed state — the opener sets her crit rotation in motion but requires setup turns.
She can apply [Confusion] to enemies through her incantations, a rare debuff that enables specific team synergies and has standalone utility in some boss fights.
Crit-oriented but with below-average base Critical Technique, requiring external crit support (Lorelei, Sonetto) to close the gap.
Received an Euphoria that increases Crit Rate and Crit DMG on Inspiration attacks and grants Eureka — partially refreshes her viability in Inspiration compositions.
Build Guide
🔮 Best Relic / Echo Set
Resonance: Critical Rate and Critical DMG are the priority. Penetration Rate helps her lower-than-average multipliers land more reliably against tankier enemies.
⚔ Best Light Cone / Weapon
Brave New World (accessible option): Stacking Incantation Might after her Ultimate suits her opener-into-burst rotation. Genuinity (alternative, prydwen): Incantation Might and Penetration Rate help compensate for her low multipliers and below-average Critical Technique.
📊 Substats Priority
👥 Best Teams
Budget Crit team: Matilda + Lorelei + Sonetto + healer — both Lorelei and Sonetto are free; Lorelei's Crit DMG% buff partially covers Matilda's Critical Technique shortfall.
[Confusion] synergy: Matilda + Charlie + buffer + sustain — both apply [Confusion], layering the debuff for teams that benefit from enemy confusion.
F2P Verdict
Matilda is completely free — obtained through the in-game mail after stage 1-4. She has one free Portray from logging in during her debut patch. No pulls required. Build her as a starter carry but plan to transition to stronger DPS options as you progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Matilda worth investing in?
She is worth basic investment as a free starter DPS, but her below-average Critical Technique and low multipliers mean she falls behind the curve quickly. Build her to carry you through early content, then transition to stronger characters.
What is [Confusion] and how useful is it?
[Confusion] is a debuff Matilda can apply through certain incantation ranks. It is a relatively rare status effect with limited but real utility in specific boss fights. Pairing her with Charlie, who also applies [Confusion], creates layered crowd control in [Confusion]-beneficial compositions.
Did her Euphoria upgrade help her?
Her Euphoria adds Crit Rate and Crit DMG bonuses on Inspiration attacks and grants Eureka stacks, which partially revives her for Inspiration-focused compositions. It does not fix her fundamental multiplier issues but gives her a niche in Eureka/Inspiration teams as a budget option.