Pyrois emerges as a groundbreaking addition to the agent roster, carrying the distinction of being the very first special Agent aligned with the Phaethon faction. Bearing the Infinity Rank and channeling the elusive Ether Element, this blade-wielder brings a clever blend of accessibility and tactical depth that veteran commanders and fresh recruits alike can appreciate. From the moment Pyrois steps into the Hollow, their presence feels different — a quiet hum of stored potential waiting to be unleashed.
Designed as a main DPS powerhouse, Pyrois makes a strong first impression. Their combat loop is refreshingly straightforward, yet layered with subtle decision-making that keeps engagements from ever feeling monotonous. Attacking enemies builds Kinetic Energy; once that invisible gauge swells to its peak, a single well-timed EX Special Attack converts all that momentum into a rapid Decibel surge. The payoff is immediate — the Ultimate gauge fills in a flash, and that is where Pyrois truly shines.
What sets this Agent apart is not just how they enter their Ultimate state, but what they can do once they are in it. Instead of a single canned animation, Pyrois pauses the chaos of battle and offers a moment of choice. Four distinct ultimates invite the commander to read the flow of combat and respond accordingly. It feels almost like Pyrois is asking, "What flavor of devastation do we need right now?"
The four options break down like this:
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🡅 Upward Cleave (Ultimate 1) – Unleashes twin enhanced forward slashes of raw Ether damage and temporarily supercharges basic attacks against Dazed enemies. Ideal when a stun window just opened and you want to squeeze every drop of punishment out of it.
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🡇 Downward Surge (Ultimate 2) – Releasing a wide-area burst, this option grants a hefty Energy Regen buff and bolsters Pyrois’s defenses enormously. When the pressure is on and survival matters as much as damage, this ultimate turns Pyrois into a resilient frontliner.
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🡄 Leftward Thrust (Ultimate 3) – A charged, piercing slash that later empowers heavy attacks to deal bonus damage. Useful for sustained pressure against tanky elites, where you know the fight will drag on a little longer.
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🡆 Rightward Gravity Well (Ultimate 4) – Summons a black hole that continuously damages enemies inside its pull, and enables the Totalize effect on heavy strikes: an early Daze finisher that wrecks enemy posture. Nothing says "fight’s over" like watching a boss slump early from accumulated stagger.
Honestly, having that many ultimates in one kit might sound intimidating, but Pyrois handles it with an effortless grace. The learning curve is gentle — pick the one that suits the moment and watch the ether sparks fly. There’s a quiet satisfaction in realizing you just adapted your finisher in real time without breaking a sweat.
When it comes to gearing up, Pyrois benefits most from W-Engines that pump offensive stats to the moon. The current recommendations focus on maximizing Ether DMG, CRIT, and ATK — the holy trinity of any self-respecting main DPS. Among the top picks, signature options that provide unconditional damage multipliers and bonus effects on Ultimate activation stand out. The synergy feels so natural it’s almost as if the weapons were forged from the same ether as Pyrois themself.
Drive Disc selection is equally important. The newly released 4-piece set The Sky Ablaze has quickly become the go-to for Pyrois, boosting Critical Damage and Attack stats in a way that perfectly complements their scaling. For the 2-piece slot, any set that pushes Crit Rate or Crit DMG higher works beautifully — the aim is to reach that comfortable threshold where every slash carries the weight of a critical hit. In 2026’s evolving meta, these Discs keep Pyrois firmly planted at the top of damage charts.
Stat priority should tilt heavily toward offense:
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CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG – as much as possible, chasing that golden 1:2 ratio or better.
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ATK% – the backbone of every basic and heavy attack’s output.
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Ether DMG Bonus – where available, as it directly amplifies their core element.
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Anomaly Proficiency can be nudged if you have sub-stats to spare, but raw damage stats always take precedence.
A mental note from seasoned players: don’t stress about hitting some magical number right away. Pyrois performs well even with decent gear; min-maxing is a journey, not a requirement.
Teambuilding follows a clean and effective formula. Pyrois occupies the Main DPS slot, demanding field time to weave auto-attacks and build Kinetic Energy. Pairing them with a capable Stun agent creates those crucial damage windows. Currently, Norma fits like a glove — she stuns quickly and provides off-field damage buffs, essentially rolling out a welcome mat for Pyrois to step in and go wild. Other Stun agents can substitute if they offer comparable team-wide amplifiers.
For the support role, the goal is to inflate Pyrois’s damage potential even further. The celestial songstress Astra Yao remains the premium pick, her buffs turning an already strong Agent into a borderline unfair force of nature. Free-to-play alternatives exist and work admirably, ensuring the team stays flexible without sacrificing too much performance.
Looking at the whole package, Pyrois feels like a love letter to players who want impactful choices without a headache. Their kit is approachable enough for newcomers to pick up and immediately contribute, yet those same four ultimate pathways offer depth for theorycrafters to explore optimal rotations. In a landscape crowded with complicated kits and tight timing, this Agent stands as a reminder that elegance sometimes beats complexity. Pyrois doesn’t shout for attention; they simply sidestep the noise and let their blade do the talking.