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Trailblazer (Elation · Caelus)

Thunder Elation support and damage dealer

Released Apr 22, 2026

Trailblazer (Elation · Caelus) gains Punchline from attacks and can boost an ally with the Ultimate. If the chosen ally has an Elation Skill, the Ultimate triggers that skill; otherwise, it advances their action.

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Trailblazer (Elation · Caelus) GUIDE

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Useful when…

Triggering an ally’s Elation Skill through the Ultimate.
Advancing a non-Elation ally instead.
Adding Punchline-scaled Elation damage while Certified Banger is active.

Ultimate and ally effect

The Ultimate gains five Punchline and grants one chosen ally 30% CRIT DMG for three turns, while dispelling Crowd Control debuffs on that ally. If the target has an Elation Skill, the Trailblazer grants them ten Certified Banger and immediately has them use their Elation Skill, taking into account a fixed 20 Punchline. If the target lacks an Elation Skill, their action advances by 50% instead. These are conditional alternatives.

Resources and damage

After using an attack, the Talent restores 10 Energy and gains three Punchline. While the Trailblazer holds Certified Banger, the Skill adds Lightning Elation DMG to all enemies, calculated using the highest Certified Banger value among allies. The Skill itself deals Lightning damage to all enemies and gains 20 Certified Banger. The Elation Skill makes eight random-target Lightning Elation hits, then deals a final amount split evenly among enemies.

Technique and progression

The Technique has a low chance to grant 10% Elation or a high chance to grant 20% Elation to all allies for three turns. These are chance-weighted outcomes, not equal-probability results. The Ultimate, Skill, Talent, and Elation Skill have separate progression tracks; available trace boosts include ATK, CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, and Elation.

Conditional effects

Certified Banger is required for the Skill’s extra Elation damage, and its calculation uses the highest such value among allies. The Ultimate’s action advance applies only if its target does not have an Elation Skill; otherwise, the ally gets the immediate Elation Skill use. The fixed 20 Punchline is the amount the triggered Elation Skill takes into account.

Limitations and tradeoffs

The Ultimate’s effect depends on whether its chosen ally has an Elation Skill.
The Skill’s additional Elation damage requires Certified Banger.

Common mistakes to avoid

Expecting the Ultimate to both advance an ally and trigger their Elation Skill.
Treating the fixed 20 Punchline as an explicit expenditure.
Assuming the Technique guarantees either Elation bonus at equal probability.

Effects and reference details

Make Some Noise · Basic ATK

Deals Lightning DMG equal to 50% of Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy.

Ability descriptions by source level. Purchased caps and bonus levels are separate.

Source level	Effect
1	Deals Lightning DMG equal to 50% of Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy.
2	Deals Lightning DMG equal to 60% of Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy.
3	Deals Lightning DMG equal to 70% of Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy.
4	Deals Lightning DMG equal to 80% of Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy.
5	Deals Lightning DMG equal to 90% of Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy.
6	Deals Lightning DMG equal to 100% of Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy.
7	Deals Lightning DMG equal to 110% of Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy.
8	Deals Lightning DMG equal to 120% of Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy.
9	Deals Lightning DMG equal to 130% of Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy.
10	Deals Lightning DMG equal to 140% of Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy.

Let the Storm Rage On · Skill

Deals Lightning DMG equal to 30% of the Trailblazer's ATK to all enemies and gains 20 point(s) of "Certified Banger."

Ability descriptions by source level. Purchased caps and bonus levels are separate.

Source level	Effect
1	Deals Lightning DMG equal to 30% of the Trailblazer's ATK to all enemies and gains 20 point(s) of "Certified Banger."
2	Deals Lightning DMG equal to 33% of the Trailblazer's ATK to all enemies and gains 20 point(s) of "Certified Banger."
3	Deals Lightning DMG equal to 36% of the Trailblazer's ATK to all enemies and gains 20 point(s) of "Certified Banger."
4	Deals Lightning DMG equal to 39% of the Trailblazer's ATK to all enemies and gains 20 point(s) of "Certified Banger."
5	Deals Lightning DMG equal to 42% of the Trailblazer's ATK to all enemies and gains 20 point(s) of "Certified Banger."
6	Deals Lightning DMG equal to 45% of the Trailblazer's ATK to all enemies and gains 20 point(s) of "Certified Banger."
7	Deals Lightning DMG equal to 48.75% of the Trailblazer's ATK to all enemies and gains 20 point(s) of "Certified Banger."
8	Deals Lightning DMG equal to 52.5% of the Trailblazer's ATK to all enemies and gains 20 point(s) of "Certified Banger."
9	Deals Lightning DMG equal to 56.25% of the Trailblazer's ATK to all enemies and gains 20 point(s) of "Certified Banger."
10	Deals Lightning DMG equal to 60% of the Trailblazer's ATK to all enemies and gains 20 point(s) of "Certified Banger."
11	Deals Lightning DMG equal to 63% of the Trailblazer's ATK to all enemies and gains 20 point(s) of "Certified Banger."
12	Deals Lightning DMG equal to 66% of the Trailblazer's ATK to all enemies and gains 20 point(s) of "Certified Banger."
13	Deals Lightning DMG equal to 69% of the Trailblazer's ATK to all enemies and gains 20 point(s) of "Certified Banger."
14	Deals Lightning DMG equal to 72% of the Trailblazer's ATK to all enemies and gains 20 point(s) of "Certified Banger."
15	Deals Lightning DMG equal to 75% of the Trailblazer's ATK to all enemies and gains 20 point(s) of "Certified Banger."

May the Trailblaze Fly You Starward · Ultimate

Gains 5 Punchline point(s). Increases the CRIT DMG of one designated ally by 30% for 3 turn(s), and dispels Crowd Control debuffs on them.
If the target has Elation Skill, they additionally gain 10 point(s) of "Certified Banger" and immediately use their Elation Skill 1 time, taking into account a fixed amount of 20 Punchline point(s). If the enemy target is defeated before the Elation Skill is unleashed, then the Elation Skill is instead launched on a newly entering enemy target.
If the target does not have Elation Skill, their action advances by 50%.

Ability descriptions by source level. Purchased caps and bonus levels are separate.

Source level	Effect
1	Gains 5 Punchline point(s). Increases the CRIT DMG of one designated ally by 30% for 3 turn(s), and dispels Crowd Control debuffs on them. If the target has Elation Skill, they additionally gain 10 point(s) of "Certified Banger" and immediately use their Elation Skill 1 time, taking into account a fixed amount of 20 Punchline point(s). If the enemy target is defeated before the Elation Skill is unleashed, then the Elation Skill is instead launched on a newly entering enemy target. If the target does not have Elation Skill, their action advances by 50%.
2	Gains 5 Punchline point(s). Increases the CRIT DMG of one designated ally by 32% for 3 turn(s), and dispels Crowd Control debuffs on them. If the target has Elation Skill, they additionally gain 10 point(s) of "Certified Banger" and immediately use their Elation Skill 1 time, taking into account a fixed amount of 20 Punchline point(s). If the enemy target is defeated before the Elation Skill is unleashed, then the Elation Skill is instead launched on a newly entering enemy target. If the target does not have Elation Skill, their action advances by 50%.
3	Gains 5 Punchline point(s). Increases the CRIT DMG of one designated ally by 34% for 3 turn(s), and dispels Crowd Control debuffs on them. If the target has Elation Skill, they additionally gain 10 point(s) of "Certified Banger" and immediately use their Elation Skill 1 time, taking into account a fixed amount of 20 Punchline point(s). If the enemy target is defeated before the Elation Skill is unleashed, then the Elation Skill is instead launched on a newly entering enemy target. If the target does not have Elation Skill, their action advances by 50%.
4	Gains 5 Punchline point(s). Increases the CRIT DMG of one designated ally by 36% for 3 turn(s), and dispels Crowd Control debuffs on them. If the target has Elation Skill, they additionally gain 10 point(s) of "Certified Banger" and immediately use their Elation Skill 1 time, taking into account a fixed amount of 20 Punchline point(s). If the enemy target is defeated before the Elation Skill is unleashed, then the Elation Skill is instead launched on a newly entering enemy target. If the target does not have Elation Skill, their action advances by 50%.
5	Gains 5 Punchline point(s). Increases the CRIT DMG of one designated ally by 38% for 3 turn(s), and dispels Crowd Control debuffs on them. If the target has Elation Skill, they additionally gain 10 point(s) of "Certified Banger" and immediately use their Elation Skill 1 time, taking into account a fixed amount of 20 Punchline point(s). If the enemy target is defeated before the Elation Skill is unleashed, then the Elation Skill is instead launched on a newly entering enemy target. If the target does not have Elation Skill, their action advances by 50%.
6	Gains 5 Punchline point(s). Increases the CRIT DMG of one designated ally by 40% for 3 turn(s), and dispels Crowd Control debuffs on them. If the target has Elation Skill, they additionally gain 10 point(s) of "Certified Banger" and immediately use their Elation Skill 1 time, taking into account a fixed amount of 20 Punchline point(s). If the enemy target is defeated before the Elation Skill is unleashed, then the Elation Skill is instead launched on a newly entering enemy target. If the target does not have Elation Skill, their action advances by 50%.
7	Gains 5 Punchline point(s). Increases the CRIT DMG of one designated ally by 42.5% for 3 turn(s), and dispels Crowd Control debuffs on them. If the target has Elation Skill, they additionally gain 10 point(s) of "Certified Banger" and immediately use their Elation Skill 1 time, taking into account a fixed amount of 20 Punchline point(s). If the enemy target is defeated before the Elation Skill is unleashed, then the Elation Skill is instead launched on a newly entering enemy target. If the target does not have Elation Skill, their action advances by 50%.
8	Gains 5 Punchline point(s). Increases the CRIT DMG of one designated ally by 45% for 3 turn(s), and dispels Crowd Control debuffs on them. If the target has Elation Skill, they additionally gain 10 point(s) of "Certified Banger" and immediately use their Elation Skill 1 time, taking into account a fixed amount of 20 Punchline point(s). If the enemy target is defeated before the Elation Skill is unleashed, then the Elation Skill is instead launched on a newly entering enemy target. If the target does not have Elation Skill, their action advances by 50%.
9	Gains 5 Punchline point(s). Increases the CRIT DMG of one designated ally by 47.5% for 3 turn(s), and dispels Crowd Control debuffs on them. If the target has Elation Skill, they additionally gain 10 point(s) of "Certified Banger" and immediately use their Elation Skill 1 time, taking into account a fixed amount of 20 Punchline point(s). If the enemy target is defeated before the Elation Skill is unleashed, then the Elation Skill is instead launched on a newly entering enemy target. If the target does not have Elation Skill, their action advances by 50%.
10	Gains 5 Punchline point(s). Increases the CRIT DMG of one designated ally by 50% for 3 turn(s), and dispels Crowd Control debuffs on them. If the target has Elation Skill, they additionally gain 10 point(s) of "Certified Banger" and immediately use their Elation Skill 1 time, taking into account a fixed amount of 20 Punchline point(s). If the enemy target is defeated before the Elation Skill is unleashed, then the Elation Skill is instead launched on a newly entering enemy target. If the target does not have Elation Skill, their action advances by 50%.
11	Gains 5 Punchline point(s). Increases the CRIT DMG of one designated ally by 52% for 3 turn(s), and dispels Crowd Control debuffs on them. If the target has Elation Skill, they additionally gain 10 point(s) of "Certified Banger" and immediately use their Elation Skill 1 time, taking into account a fixed amount of 20 Punchline point(s). If the enemy target is defeated before the Elation Skill is unleashed, then the Elation Skill is instead launched on a newly entering enemy target. If the target does not have Elation Skill, their action advances by 50%.
12	Gains 5 Punchline point(s). Increases the CRIT DMG of one designated ally by 54% for 3 turn(s), and dispels Crowd Control debuffs on them. If the target has Elation Skill, they additionally gain 10 point(s) of "Certified Banger" and immediately use their Elation Skill 1 time, taking into account a fixed amount of 20 Punchline point(s). If the enemy target is defeated before the Elation Skill is unleashed, then the Elation Skill is instead launched on a newly entering enemy target. If the target does not have Elation Skill, their action advances by 50%.
13	Gains 5 Punchline point(s). Increases the CRIT DMG of one designated ally by 56% for 3 turn(s), and dispels Crowd Control debuffs on them. If the target has Elation Skill, they additionally gain 10 point(s) of "Certified Banger" and immediately use their Elation Skill 1 time, taking into account a fixed amount of 20 Punchline point(s). If the enemy target is defeated before the Elation Skill is unleashed, then the Elation Skill is instead launched on a newly entering enemy target. If the target does not have Elation Skill, their action advances by 50%.
14	Gains 5 Punchline point(s). Increases the CRIT DMG of one designated ally by 58% for 3 turn(s), and dispels Crowd Control debuffs on them. If the target has Elation Skill, they additionally gain 10 point(s) of "Certified Banger" and immediately use their Elation Skill 1 time, taking into account a fixed amount of 20 Punchline point(s). If the enemy target is defeated before the Elation Skill is unleashed, then the Elation Skill is instead launched on a newly entering enemy target. If the target does not have Elation Skill, their action advances by 50%.
15	Gains 5 Punchline point(s). Increases the CRIT DMG of one designated ally by 60% for 3 turn(s), and dispels Crowd Control debuffs on them. If the target has Elation Skill, they additionally gain 10 point(s) of "Certified Banger" and immediately use their Elation Skill 1 time, taking into account a fixed amount of 20 Punchline point(s). If the enemy target is defeated before the Elation Skill is unleashed, then the Elation Skill is instead launched on a newly entering enemy target. If the target does not have Elation Skill, their action advances by 50%.

That Smile Hits Different · Talent

After using an attack, regenerates a fixed amount of 10 Energy and gains 3 Punchline point(s).
When the Trailblazer holds "Certified Banger," their Skill additionally deals 15% Lightning Elation DMG to all enemies. This DMG is calculated using the highest "Certified Banger" value among all allies.

Ability descriptions by source level. Purchased caps and bonus levels are separate.

Source level	Effect
1	After using an attack, regenerates a fixed amount of 10 Energy and gains 3 Punchline point(s). When the Trailblazer holds "Certified Banger," their Skill additionally deals 15% Lightning Elation DMG to all enemies. This DMG is calculated using the highest "Certified Banger" value among all allies.
2	After using an attack, regenerates a fixed amount of 10 Energy and gains 3 Punchline point(s). When the Trailblazer holds "Certified Banger," their Skill additionally deals 16.5% Lightning Elation DMG to all enemies. This DMG is calculated using the highest "Certified Banger" value among all allies.
3	After using an attack, regenerates a fixed amount of 10 Energy and gains 3 Punchline point(s). When the Trailblazer holds "Certified Banger," their Skill additionally deals 18% Lightning Elation DMG to all enemies. This DMG is calculated using the highest "Certified Banger" value among all allies.
4	After using an attack, regenerates a fixed amount of 10 Energy and gains 3 Punchline point(s). When the Trailblazer holds "Certified Banger," their Skill additionally deals 19.5% Lightning Elation DMG to all enemies. This DMG is calculated using the highest "Certified Banger" value among all allies.
5	After using an attack, regenerates a fixed amount of 10 Energy and gains 3 Punchline point(s). When the Trailblazer holds "Certified Banger," their Skill additionally deals 21% Lightning Elation DMG to all enemies. This DMG is calculated using the highest "Certified Banger" value among all allies.
6	After using an attack, regenerates a fixed amount of 10 Energy and gains 3 Punchline point(s). When the Trailblazer holds "Certified Banger," their Skill additionally deals 22.5% Lightning Elation DMG to all enemies. This DMG is calculated using the highest "Certified Banger" value among all allies.
7	After using an attack, regenerates a fixed amount of 10 Energy and gains 3 Punchline point(s). When the Trailblazer holds "Certified Banger," their Skill additionally deals 24.37% Lightning Elation DMG to all enemies. This DMG is calculated using the highest "Certified Banger" value among all allies.
8	After using an attack, regenerates a fixed amount of 10 Energy and gains 3 Punchline point(s). When the Trailblazer holds "Certified Banger," their Skill additionally deals 26.25% Lightning Elation DMG to all enemies. This DMG is calculated using the highest "Certified Banger" value among all allies.
9	After using an attack, regenerates a fixed amount of 10 Energy and gains 3 Punchline point(s). When the Trailblazer holds "Certified Banger," their Skill additionally deals 28.12% Lightning Elation DMG to all enemies. This DMG is calculated using the highest "Certified Banger" value among all allies.
10	After using an attack, regenerates a fixed amount of 10 Energy and gains 3 Punchline point(s). When the Trailblazer holds "Certified Banger," their Skill additionally deals 30% Lightning Elation DMG to all enemies. This DMG is calculated using the highest "Certified Banger" value among all allies.
11	After using an attack, regenerates a fixed amount of 10 Energy and gains 3 Punchline point(s). When the Trailblazer holds "Certified Banger," their Skill additionally deals 31.5% Lightning Elation DMG to all enemies. This DMG is calculated using the highest "Certified Banger" value among all allies.
12	After using an attack, regenerates a fixed amount of 10 Energy and gains 3 Punchline point(s). When the Trailblazer holds "Certified Banger," their Skill additionally deals 33% Lightning Elation DMG to all enemies. This DMG is calculated using the highest "Certified Banger" value among all allies.
13	After using an attack, regenerates a fixed amount of 10 Energy and gains 3 Punchline point(s). When the Trailblazer holds "Certified Banger," their Skill additionally deals 34.5% Lightning Elation DMG to all enemies. This DMG is calculated using the highest "Certified Banger" value among all allies.
14	After using an attack, regenerates a fixed amount of 10 Energy and gains 3 Punchline point(s). When the Trailblazer holds "Certified Banger," their Skill additionally deals 36% Lightning Elation DMG to all enemies. This DMG is calculated using the highest "Certified Banger" value among all allies.
15	After using an attack, regenerates a fixed amount of 10 Energy and gains 3 Punchline point(s). When the Trailblazer holds "Certified Banger," their Skill additionally deals 37.5% Lightning Elation DMG to all enemies. This DMG is calculated using the highest "Certified Banger" value among all allies.

Attack

Attacks an enemy, and after entering combat, reduces their Toughness of the corresponding Type.

We Are So Back! · Technique

After using Technique, randomly gains 1 of the following effects:
A low chance to gain "Hearty Laughter": Increases Elation by 30%.
A high chance to gain "Irrepressible Laughter": Increases Elation by 20%.
When the next battle begins, increases all allies' Elation stat by the corresponding amount for 3 turn(s).

Ability descriptions by source level. Purchased caps and bonus levels are separate.

Source level	Effect
1	After using Technique, randomly gains 1 of the following effects: A low chance to gain "Hearty Laughter": Increases Elation by 30%. A high chance to gain "Irrepressible Laughter": Increases Elation by 20%. When the next battle begins, increases all allies' Elation stat by the corresponding amount for 3 turn(s).

I Said "Elation," Did I Stutter? · Elation Skill

Deals 8 instances of DMG, with each instance dealing 10% Lightning Elation DMG to one random enemy. At last, deals 30% Lightning Elation DMG, which is split evenly among all enemies.

Ability descriptions by source level. Purchased caps and bonus levels are separate.

Source level	Effect
1	Deals 8 instances of DMG, with each instance dealing 10% Lightning Elation DMG to one random enemy. At last, deals 30% Lightning Elation DMG, which is split evenly among all enemies.
2	Deals 8 instances of DMG, with each instance dealing 11% Lightning Elation DMG to one random enemy. At last, deals 33% Lightning Elation DMG, which is split evenly among all enemies.
3	Deals 8 instances of DMG, with each instance dealing 12% Lightning Elation DMG to one random enemy. At last, deals 36% Lightning Elation DMG, which is split evenly among all enemies.
4	Deals 8 instances of DMG, with each instance dealing 13% Lightning Elation DMG to one random enemy. At last, deals 39% Lightning Elation DMG, which is split evenly among all enemies.
5	Deals 8 instances of DMG, with each instance dealing 14% Lightning Elation DMG to one random enemy. At last, deals 42% Lightning Elation DMG, which is split evenly among all enemies.
6	Deals 8 instances of DMG, with each instance dealing 15% Lightning Elation DMG to one random enemy. At last, deals 45% Lightning Elation DMG, which is split evenly among all enemies.
7	Deals 8 instances of DMG, with each instance dealing 16.25% Lightning Elation DMG to one random enemy. At last, deals 48.75% Lightning Elation DMG, which is split evenly among all enemies.
8	Deals 8 instances of DMG, with each instance dealing 17.5% Lightning Elation DMG to one random enemy. At last, deals 52.5% Lightning Elation DMG, which is split evenly among all enemies.
9	Deals 8 instances of DMG, with each instance dealing 18.75% Lightning Elation DMG to one random enemy. At last, deals 56.25% Lightning Elation DMG, which is split evenly among all enemies.
10	Deals 8 instances of DMG, with each instance dealing 20% Lightning Elation DMG to one random enemy. At last, deals 60% Lightning Elation DMG, which is split evenly among all enemies.
11	Deals 8 instances of DMG, with each instance dealing 21% Lightning Elation DMG to one random enemy. At last, deals 63% Lightning Elation DMG, which is split evenly among all enemies.
12	Deals 8 instances of DMG, with each instance dealing 22% Lightning Elation DMG to one random enemy. At last, deals 66% Lightning Elation DMG, which is split evenly among all enemies.
13	Deals 8 instances of DMG, with each instance dealing 23% Lightning Elation DMG to one random enemy. At last, deals 69% Lightning Elation DMG, which is split evenly among all enemies.
14	Deals 8 instances of DMG, with each instance dealing 24% Lightning Elation DMG to one random enemy. At last, deals 72% Lightning Elation DMG, which is split evenly among all enemies.
15	Deals 8 instances of DMG, with each instance dealing 25% Lightning Elation DMG to one random enemy. At last, deals 75% Lightning Elation DMG, which is split evenly among all enemies.

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