Song of Broken Pines GUIDE
Understand Song of Broken Pines
Useful when…
- Supporting a Physical-damage claymore user with ATK and Physical DMG Bonus.
- Providing nearby party members a temporary Normal ATK SPD and ATK increase after building four sigils.
How does the four-sigil effect activate?
At R1, ATK increases by 16%. Normal or Charged Attack hits grant a Sigil of Whispers, at most once every 0.3 seconds. Upon reaching four sigils, all are consumed and nearby party members receive Banner-Hymn for 12 seconds: Normal ATK SPD increases by 12% and ATK by 20%. After activation, no new sigils can be gained for 20 seconds. At R5, the passive ATK bonus is 32%, and Banner-Hymn grants 24% Normal ATK SPD and 40% ATK. The four-sigil requirement, buff duration, and lockout remain.
Who can use the party buff?
The buff applies to nearby party members, but it takes the wielder's Normal or Charged hits to build its four sigils. Its speed increase specifically names Normal Attacks. Ultimate Overlord's Mega Magic Sword provides ATK and Energy Recharge with an additional ATK amount linked to Merusea Village Melusines helped. A Teaspoon of Transcendence emphasizes ATK and Stellar-Conduct or Stellar Swirl reaction damage after Charged hits. A Thousand Blazing Suns ties ATK and CRIT DMG to Skill or Burst use, with additional Nightsoul conditions. These are distinct personal effects and conditions.
How should copies and levels be spent?
Ascension progresses through six stages. Refinement consumes a duplicate and raises the passive ATK increase as well as Banner-Hymn's attack-speed and ATK bonuses. It does not reduce the 20-second sigil lockout or make the buff last longer. Ascend for level progression; refine when the stronger party buff merits using another copy.
What are the timing limitations?
The buff does not appear immediately when attacks begin: four sigils must first be collected. Once it activates, the wielder cannot gain new sigils for 20 seconds, even though the buff lasts 12 seconds. Also, the speed bonus is Normal ATK SPD, so do not read it as a general increase to all attack actions.
Limitations and tradeoffs
- The party buff requires four Normal or Charged hit sigils before activation.
- A 20-second sigil lockout follows activation; refinement does not shorten it.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Expecting the party buff immediately instead of building four sigils first.
- Assuming Normal ATK SPD affects Charged Attacks or that refinement removes the lockout.
Effects and reference details
Refinement effects
R1 A part of the "Millennial Movement" that wanders amidst the winds. Increases ATK by 16%, and when Normal or Charged Attacks hit opponents, the character gains a Sigil of Whispers. This effect can be triggered once every 0.3s. When you possess 4 Sigils of Whispers, all of them will be consumed and all nearby party members will obtain the "Millennial Movement: Banner-Hymn" effect for 12s. "Millennial Movement: Banner-Hymn" increases Normal ATK SPD by 12% and increases ATK by 20%. Once this effect is triggered, you will not gain Sigils of Whispers for 20s. Of the many effects of the "Millennial Movement," buffs of the same type will not stack.
R2 A part of the "Millennial Movement" that wanders amidst the winds. Increases ATK by 20%, and when Normal or Charged Attacks hit opponents, the character gains a Sigil of Whispers. This effect can be triggered once every 0.3s. When you possess 4 Sigils of Whispers, all of them will be consumed and all nearby party members will obtain the "Millennial Movement: Banner-Hymn" effect for 12s. "Millennial Movement: Banner-Hymn" increases Normal ATK SPD by 15% and increases ATK by 25%. Once this effect is triggered, you will not gain Sigils of Whispers for 20s. Of the many effects of the "Millennial Movement," buffs of the same type will not stack.
R3 A part of the "Millennial Movement" that wanders amidst the winds. Increases ATK by 24%, and when Normal or Charged Attacks hit opponents, the character gains a Sigil of Whispers. This effect can be triggered once every 0.3s. When you possess 4 Sigils of Whispers, all of them will be consumed and all nearby party members will obtain the "Millennial Movement: Banner-Hymn" effect for 12s. "Millennial Movement: Banner-Hymn" increases Normal ATK SPD by 18% and increases ATK by 30%. Once this effect is triggered, you will not gain Sigils of Whispers for 20s. Of the many effects of the "Millennial Movement," buffs of the same type will not stack.
R4 A part of the "Millennial Movement" that wanders amidst the winds. Increases ATK by 28%, and when Normal or Charged Attacks hit opponents, the character gains a Sigil of Whispers. This effect can be triggered once every 0.3s. When you possess 4 Sigils of Whispers, all of them will be consumed and all nearby party members will obtain the "Millennial Movement: Banner-Hymn" effect for 12s. "Millennial Movement: Banner-Hymn" increases Normal ATK SPD by 21% and increases ATK by 35%. Once this effect is triggered, you will not gain Sigils of Whispers for 20s. Of the many effects of the "Millennial Movement," buffs of the same type will not stack.
R5 A part of the "Millennial Movement" that wanders amidst the winds. Increases ATK by 32%, and when Normal or Charged Attacks hit opponents, the character gains a Sigil of Whispers. This effect can be triggered once every 0.3s. When you possess 4 Sigils of Whispers, all of them will be consumed and all nearby party members will obtain the "Millennial Movement: Banner-Hymn" effect for 12s. "Millennial Movement: Banner-Hymn" increases Normal ATK SPD by 24% and increases ATK by 40%. Once this effect is triggered, you will not gain Sigils of Whispers for 20s. Of the many effects of the "Millennial Movement," buffs of the same type will not stack.
