Willow
Who is Willow?
Willow is a 6-star Plant-afflatus carry and the second cornerstone of the Poison team archetype. Her kit transforms [Poison] stacks into [Hag's Bane] — a special Poison variant whose Genesis DMG scales with how many times it has been triggered that turn — enabling massive ramp damage in extended fights and multi-action rotations. Her Ultimate enters a channel that raises her Max Moxie and depletes it each turn to continuously inflict Hag's Bane. Prydwen notes she becomes dramatically weaker without Tuesday, whose Array concentrates Poison stacks to fuel Willow's conversion loop; without Tuesday her damage drops to below Jessica's level.
Kit Summary
Transforms [Poison] stacks into [Hag's Bane] on enemy targets. [Hag's Bane] Genesis DMG scales with trigger count per turn — the more it fires, the more each instance deals.
Inflicts 2 instances of [Poison] on 2 enemies at the start of each round, prioritising targets with the most stacks.
When any ally actively attacks with an incantation, Willow inflicts 2 additional [Poison] on the primary target (up to 2 times per round).
Increases Max Moxie and depletes it each turn to continuously trigger Hag's Bane — the core of her extended-fight damage ramp.
Build Guide
🔮 Best Relic / Echo Set
Resonance: Incantation Might and DMG Bonus to scale [Hag's Bane] Genesis DMG output. Some Critical Rate investment to improve personal incantation damage before the channel begins. Her channel makes her relatively stat-hungry — prioritise DMG Bonus% nodes.
⚔ Best Light Cone / Weapon
Thunderous Applause (signature BiS, prydwen): Tailor-made to amplify [Hag's Bane] Genesis DMG and Willow's ramp-up during channel phases. Brave New World (accessible alternative): 18% Ultimate Might with no Gluttony requirement — supports her channel Ultimate rotation at a lower investment cost.
📊 Substats Priority
👥 Best Teams
Premier Poison: Tuesday + Willow + Jessica + Sotheby — Tuesday's Array stacks all [Poison] sources under one target enabling maximum Hag's Bane triggers; Jessica provides AP-free trigger and card generation; Sotheby sustains [Poison] uptime.
Budget Poison: Willow + Sotheby + Kanjira + sustain — a functional alternative if Tuesday is unavailable, though output is noticeably lower.
F2P Verdict
Willow is a limited 6-star. She requires Tuesday to perform at her ceiling, which adds a second limited unit to the investment requirement. F2P players should evaluate whether they own or plan to pull Tuesday before committing resources to Willow. Her Thunderous Applause signature is her BiS, but Brave New World is a serviceable substitute.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Willow's Hag's Bane mechanic work?
Willow converts existing [Poison] stacks on enemies into [Hag's Bane], a special Poison variant that deals Genesis DMG scaling with how many times it has been triggered that turn. The more triggers in a single round — from Jessica's follow-up, Tuesday's Array actions, and Willow's own channel — the exponentially higher each instance hits.
Does Willow need Tuesday?
Yes, practically speaking. Prydwen states her damage drops so dramatically without Tuesday that Jessica actually outperforms her. Tuesday's Array concentrates Poison stacks on a single target and enables the multi-action density that fuels Hag's Bane's ramp scaling.
What is Willow's best psychube?
Thunderous Applause is her signature BiS, designed to amplify [Hag's Bane] Genesis DMG and her channel rotation. Brave New World (18% Ultimate Might, no Gluttony required) is the recommended accessible alternative.
Is Willow worth pulling without a Poison team?
No. Willow is narrowly designed for the Poison archetype and specifically requires Tuesday to reach her ceiling. If you do not have Tuesday and do not plan to pull her, Willow offers very little value outside a dedicated Poison composition.