I still remember the first time I witnessed the Shorekeeper materialize—a shimmering entity of pure energy that defied human comprehension. As a Rover navigating the treacherous Black Shores during the Great Resonance Crisis of 2025, her sudden appearance felt like a lifeline amidst chaos. She wasn’t just another Resonator; she was a manifestation of the shores’ desperate plea for balance. Though bound to my journey, her true potential unfolded when I realized she could elevate any team composition. Was she merely a guardian, or the ultimate key to surviving WuWa’s endgame? That question haunted me as I delved into optimizing her build, uncovering layers of strategy I’d never anticipated.

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Her synergy with Rover is undeniable—those passive combat bonuses feel tailor-made for my playstyle—but where she truly shines is as a universal buffer. During the Celestial Tower raid last month, I paired her with Aalto and Calcharo, and her healing turned a near-wipe into a flawless victory. But let’s cut to the chase: her power hinges entirely on your build choices. Skimp on Echoes or Energy Regen, and she’s just a flickering shadow; optimize them, and she becomes the backbone of your squad. I learned this the hard way after underestimating her early on—what a mistake that was!

🔮 Echoes: The Heartbeat of Her Support

Choosing the right Echo transformed her from fragile to formidable. My top picks:

  • Fallacy of No Return: This beast deals HP-based damage while boosting Energy Regen by 10% and team ATK by 10% for 20 seconds. Hold the skill for continuous Spectro DMG—perfect for when you need her to chip in offensively. I slapped this on during the Phantom Tide event and watched our DPS spike by 25%! 💥

  • Bell-Borne Geochelone: Zero damage, but oh boy, that 10% team DMG Bonus and shielding saved my squad from annihilation in the Frostfang Abyss. It’s like wrapping your team in a protective cocoon.

🌌 Echo Sets: Buffs or Bursts?

This is where most players fumble. Do you prioritize healing or energy? Here’s my breakdown:

Set Effect Best For
Rejuvenating Glow 15% team ATK buff + enhanced healing Pure support builds
Moonlit Clouds 22.5% Energy Regen + next Resonator ATK boost Hybrid damage/support

I default to Rejuvenating Glow—it amplifies her core identity as a healer—but if another Resonator already uses it, Moonlit Clouds becomes a brilliant plan B. Why limit yourself to one playstyle? Sometimes I switch mid-dungeon based on the boss’s phase. 🌀

📊 Stat Priorities: HP or Bust?

Her kit scales with HP, making it non-negotiable for slot 1 and 4. But here’s where things get messy:

  • Slot 4: HP or Healing Bonus (though Crit DMG works for her Discernment nuke, which always crits—tempting, right?).

  • Slot 3: Stack Energy Regen until 250%. Beyond that? Spectro DMG for spice!

I once ignored Energy Regen for more HP, thinking bigger heals trumped everything. Big error—without that 250% threshold, her ultimate charged slower than a glacier melting. Now I balance both, and her rotations feel buttery smooth. ⚖️

⚔️ Weapons: Signature or Substitutes?

Energy Regen and HP stats dominate here. My tier list:

  1. Stellar Symphony (5★): Her signature weapon—absurd Energy Regen + Concerto Energy boosts. Feels like cheating!

  2. 4-Star Alternatives:

  3. Comet Flare for F2P players

  4. Variation for hybrid builds

  5. Rectifier#25 for early-game stability

  6. Cosmic Ripples/Rime-Draped Sprouts (5★): Viable but clunky—why force a square peg into a round hole?

During my alt-account grind, Rectifier of Voyager carried me until pity kicked in. It’s a solid crutch, but Stellar Symphony? That’s where magic happens. ✨

🎯 Forte Priority: Healer or Hybrid?

Your playstyle dictates everything. Want max heals? Focus:

  1. Resonance Liberation & Skill (core healing)

  2. Intro Skill (scales Discernment DMG too!)

Prefer damage? Skip Resonance Liberation and pump:

  • Intro Skill ➔ Forte Circuit ➔ Basic ATK

I’ve respec’d her skills three times this month alone—sometimes you need burst heals for co-op raids; other times, solo content demands her Discernment nukes. Flexibility is her secret weapon. 🔧

Yet as I stand here in 2025, watching meta shifts from the Zephyr nerfs to the new Void Ranger expansion, I wonder: Will Shorekeeper’s reliance on HP scaling keep her relevant when power creep redefines WuWa’s endgame? Or is her ethereal nature timeless, adapting to whatever chaos the shores conjure next? Only the tides know for sure… 🌊