Duchess Complete Guide — Light Burst & Replay Nightfarer (Hidden)
One-liner: Hidden trickster class with a unique damage-replay mechanic. High skill ceiling, low forgiveness. S-tier in pre-made trios; risky for randoms.
Unlock Method
Section titled “Unlock Method”- Defeat the first Nightlord (Gladius)
- Receive “Old Pocket Watch” as drop
- Bring to the Witch NPC at Roundtable Hold
- Duchess unlocks immediately
| Stat | Grade |
|---|---|
| HP | C |
| FP | C |
| Stamina | B |
| Strength | D |
| Dexterity | A |
| Intelligence | C |
| Faith | C |
| Arcane | B |
Kit Breakdown
Section titled “Kit Breakdown”Skill: Restage (Δ+L2)
Section titled “Skill: Restage (Δ+L2)”- Replays the last ~5 seconds of damage dealt to current target
- Includes teammate damage
- Effectively doubles a burst window
- Cooldown: ~20s
Ultimate: Finale (L1)
Section titled “Ultimate: Finale (L1)”- Team-wide stealth for ~8 seconds
- Enemies lose aggro
- Setup for backstab combos or escape
Special Ability: Elegant Step
Section titled “Special Ability: Elegant Step”- Multi-roll capability — press dodge repeatedly for chain dodges
- Best i-frame distribution in the game
Recommended Builds
Section titled “Recommended Builds”T0 (Pre-made Trio) — “Burst Replayer”
Section titled “T0 (Pre-made Trio) — “Burst Replayer””| Slot | Choice |
|---|---|
| Weapon | Duchess Rapier (starting) → Purple |
| Relic 1 | Bleed on starting weapon |
| Relic 2 | Critical damage boost |
| Relic 3 | Flask heals nearby allies |
Advanced — “Stealth Assassin”
Section titled “Advanced — “Stealth Assassin””| Slot | Choice |
|---|---|
| Relic 1 | Backstab damage amplifier |
| Relic 2 | Finale duration extension |
| Relic 3 | Stamina regen |
Performance vs Nightlords
Section titled “Performance vs Nightlords”| Nightlord | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gladius | ★★★★ | Replays bleed bursts |
| Adel | ★★★★ | Poison + bleed combo |
| Gnoster | ★★★★★ | Stealth = anti-aggro perfect |
| Maris | ★★★ | Risky melee |
| Libra | ★★★★ | OK |
| Fulgor | ★★★★ | Replay bull charges |
| Caligo | ★★★ | Frost slows dodging |
| Heolstor | ★★★★ | Finale during one-shot setup |
Tips & Tricks
Section titled “Tips & Tricks”- Restage immediately after team burst — doubles their damage
- Finale is a setup tool, not an escape — use it before big damage windows
- Elegant Step = chain dodge through boss combos
- Pair with Recluse: replay her Mixed Magic for double cast
- Pair with Executor: replay his bleed crit window
Common Mistakes
Section titled “Common Mistakes”- ❌ Using Restage on cooldown (wasted on small damage)
- ❌ Using Finale as defense (it doesn’t make you invincible)
- ❌ Greeding chain dodges (each dodge has stamina cost)
Trio Synergy
Section titled “Trio Synergy”S-tier in pre-made. Pairs incredibly with damage-bursty allies (Executor, Recluse). B-tier with randoms because timing is everything.
Q: How long does Restage replay window last? A: 5 seconds rewind, instant replay of those 5 seconds.
Q: Does Finale stealth break on damage? A: Yes — first attack breaks invisibility.
Q: Can Restage save teammates from death? A: No — only replays damage dealt, not damage taken.