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How the Ultimate bonus scales

At S1, the wearer gains 36% CRIT DMG. When they use their Ultimate, Ultimate DMG increases by 0.36% for each point of Max Energy, counting no more than 180 Energy. At the 180-point cap, that formula gives a 64.8% Ultimate DMG increase (180 × 0.36%). At S5, the rate is 0.6% per point, so 180 points give 108%. Max Energy above 180 does not increase the amount counted by this effect. The formula concerns Max Energy, not current Energy.

Use and alternatives

Its Ultimate-specific bonus is most relevant when the wearer's damage includes an Ultimate and their Max Energy reaches the cap. A Dream Scented in Wheat instead grants CRIT Rate and boosts Ultimate and Follow-Up ATK DMG. After the Charmony Fall grants Break Effect and increases SPD after the wearer's Ultimate for 2 turns. A Star That Lights the Night describes Assist Skill and Sail effects, with its supplied values listing no DEF ignore; compare it only for a wearer whose Assist Skill mechanics make those effects relevant. The three options do not share the same conditions.

Investment

Promotion raises the Light Cone's level. Superimposition improves CRIT DMG and the per-point Ultimate DMG rate; the 180 Max Energy cap does not change. Promotion is the direct equipment progression. Consider spending another copy on superimposition when the wearer regularly uses Ultimate DMG and benefits from the larger per-point rate.

Limitations and tradeoffs

• Its damage bonus applies to Ultimate DMG, not all damage.
• Energy above 180 Max Energy is not counted.
• The comparison involving A Star That Lights the Night has supplied parameters showing zero DEF ignore; do not infer a nonzero value.