Miyabi
A main Ice Anomaly (Frostbite) DPS who crits extremely hard — she inflicts anomaly while bursting damage like a pure Attack unit.
Tier S+ · Anomaly · Frost. BiS: Hailstorm Shrine. A main Ice Anomaly (Frostbite) DPS who crits extremely hard — she inflicts anomaly while bursting damage like a pure Attack unit.
Best W-Engines
Recommended Drive Discs
Branch & Blade Song boosts CRIT DMG while an Anomaly is active, 2pc 
Woodpecker Electro adds CRIT Rate.
Polar Metal strongly buffs Ice DMG for Frostbite, safe when you haven't farmed Branch & Blade yet.4: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG · 5: Ice DMG · 6: ATK%
CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK% > Anomaly Proficiency > flat ATK/PEN
Skill priority: Basic Attack = Special Attack (EX) > Assist > Chain Attack > Dodge
Worth pulling and maxing out: Miyabi is one of the strongest DPS in the game, blending Anomaly and CRIT so she's both easy to play and high-ceiling. Her only weakness is a heavy reliance on her signature Hailstorm Shrine and the need for solid CRIT investment to hit full power; with her own engine she's nearly unrivaled in the Ice role.
Level 60 targets (game8's table): beginner ATK 2,400 / Crit Rate 40% / Crit DMG 80%; M0 WITH signature ATK 2,800 / CR 68% / CD 120%; M0 WITHOUT signature ATK 2,800 / CR 68% / CD 150%; M2 with signature ATK 3,000+ / CR 53% / CD 150%. The key threshold: aim for ~80% Crit Rate IN COMBAT (after Soukaku/Astra buffs) because her Core's Anomaly Buildup scales with Crit Rate up to a 100% cap (per gamewith + prydwen). Substat priority: Crit Rate > Crit DMG > ATK% > Anomaly Proficiency.
1) OPENER: enter with 3 Fallen Frost, use Basic / EX Special to apply Frostbite. 2) Swap to an Anomaly partner (Burnice/Soukaku…) to trigger Disorder → Miyabi refunds Fallen Frost. 3) LOOP: swap back, and once at 6 Fallen Frost HOLD Basic to charge the 3-stage Shimotsuki → detonate Frostburn-Break, then quick-swap on the break. 4) If Fallen Frost is <=5, fire enhanced EX Special twice in a row (each stage grants 2 Fallen Frost) for both damage and refill. 5) ULTIMATE: grants 3 Fallen Frost + 30% Ice DMG for ~12s; use it to open a burst window, then repeat from step 3.
Shimotsuki (charged) attacks ignore up to 36% DEF (6 stacks x 6% per Fallen Frost consumed); hitting Frostburn targets grants +20% Anomaly Buildup for 10s. Small (~10%) bump, just seasoning.
The biggest single jump (~+43% dmg). Basic + Dodge Counter +30% dmg; start battle with 6 Fallen Frost and a PERMANENT +15% Crit Rate; 5th basic restores 1 Fallen Frost. STOP HERE (M2): the ideal cap for most players — the +15% Crit lets Miyabi stand alone like an Attacker and lowers her reliance on an Anomaly partner (game8 and gamewith both recommend M2). Note: prioritize her signature Hailstorm Shrine BEFORE buying mindscapes.
All skills +2 levels. A small flat bump with no gameplay change — low value, just a stepping stone to M4.
Frostburn-Break +30% dmg and generates 250 extra Decibels on trigger. Very small bump (~6%), mostly slightly faster Ultimate uptime — not worth pulling for on its own.
All skills +2 levels again. Still just flat numbers, a bridge to M6 — low value.
The second big jump (~+74% dmg): Shimotsuki Stance +30% dmg and auto-releases 1-2 extra charged draws consuming Fallen Frost without breaking the combo. Very strong but whale-tier — most players stop at M2; only those with spare resources aim straight for M6 (M3-M5 in between are filler).
- Anomaly + CRIT hybrid: her anomalies can CRIT, so she stacks Frostbite/Disorder while bursting like a pure Attacker.
- Long invincibility frames while charging — very hard to interrupt or punish.
- Self-sufficient Fallen Frost economy via Disorder → high uptime, and charged attacks make up 60%+ of her damage for very consistent output.
- Flexible teams: works from F2P mono-ice (Soukaku/Lycaon) up to premium comps with Astra Yao.
- Very stat-hungry: needs ~80% in-combat Crit Rate to max anomaly buildup plus high Crit DMG — demanding disc RNG and farming.
- Heavily reliant on her signature Hailstorm Shrine (the only Anomaly engine giving CRIT); off-signature she performs at only ~70%.
- Complex rotation with long combos and quick-swaps — higher execution skill than a plain point-and-shoot Attacker.
Excellent in Shiyu Defense: single-target burst teams (mono-ice with Lycaon/Soukaku, or with Astra) — her charged bursts melt bosses in the stun window, making her a top single-side clearer; game8 rates her the strongest attacker.
Also strong in Deadly Assault: shines most with Disorder teams (Ice-Electric with Yanagi, Ice-Fire with Burnice, or Ice-Physical with Piper) to pile anomaly damage on multiple high-HP foes — regularly a top scorer.
Basic Attack2
Basic Attack: Kazahana
Press to activate: Unleashes up to five slashes ahead, the first two deal Physical DMG, and the last three deal Frost DMG. Block enemy attacks during the 5th hit of the Basic Attack.
Basic Attack: Shimotsuki
With at least 2 points of Fallen Frost, hold to activate: Hoshimi Miyabi sheaths her blade, enters Shimotsuki Stance and starts to charge up. Every level of charge will consume 2 points of Fallen Frost, up to a maximum of three levels of charge. When releasing , or when Fallen Frost is completely depleted, Hoshimi Miyabi will draw her blade and unleash a powerful slash ahead based on the current charge level, dealing massive Frost DMG. She then exits Shimotsuki Stance. Character is invulnerable during Shimotsuki Stance. Hoshimi Miyabi can have up to 6 points of Fallen Frost. Upon entering the battlefield, Hoshimi Miyabi immediately obtains 3 points of Fallen Frost.
Dodge3
Dodge: Mizutori
Press to activate: A quick dash dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. While dodging, repeatedly press or hold to activate: A dash dodge that covers a lot of ground. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack: Fuyubachi
Press during a dodge to activate: Slashes enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.
Dodge Counter: Kan Suzume
Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Slashes enemies in front, dealing Frost DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist3
Quick Assist: Dancing Petals
When the on-field character is launched, press to activate: Slashes enemies in front, dealing Frost DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Defensive Assist: Drifting Petals
When the on-field character is about to be attacked, press to activate: Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist Follow-Up: Falling Petals
Press after a Defensive Assist to activate: Charges and slashes enemies in front, dealing Frost DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Special Attack2
Special Attack: Miyuki
Press to activate: Quickly draws her blade and slashes ahead, dealing Frost DMG. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
EX Special Attack: Hisetsu
With enough Energy, press to activate: Rush forward, unleashing powerful slashes against enemies along the way, dealing massive Frost DMG. Upon activating this skill, gain 2 points of Fallen Frost. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. After using this skill, with enough Energy, press again to activate: Consume extra Energy and unleash a powerful follow-up attack against enemies in front, dealing massive Frost DMG. Upon activating this skill, gain 2 points of Fallen Frost. Character is invulnerable while using this skill
Chain Attack2
Chain Attack: Spring's Call
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: Unleashes a powerful slash at enemies in front in a large area, dealing massive Frost DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Ultimate: Lingering Snow
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate: Unleashes powerful slashes at enemies ahead in a large area then pauses, before unleashing a Finishing Move, dealing massive Frost DMG. Upon activating this skill, gain 3 points of Fallen Frost and increase Ice DMG by 30% for 12s. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Core Skill2
Core Passive: Searing Cold
When Hoshimi Miyabi deals Frost DMG, she applies Icefire to the target, lasting 30s. When accumulating Frost Anomaly Buildup against targets with Icefire, increases Frost Anomaly Buildup Rate by 100% of Hoshimi Miyabi's CRIT Rate, up to a maximum increase of 80%. As Hoshimi Miyabi accumulates Frost Anomaly Buildup, it has its own independent Attribute Anomaly Buildup gauge and triggers Freeze, Shatter, and Frostbite that can react with other Attribute Anomalies, including Ice Attribute Anomaly, to trigger Disorder. When Hoshimi Miyabi applies Frostbite to enemies with Icefire, it will consume the Icefire to trigger Frostburn - Break, dealing Frost DMG equal to 750% of Hoshimi Miyabi's ATK and causing the target to enter the Frostburn state. All squad members accumulate 14% more Anomaly Buildup against enemies under the Frostburn state, but Hoshimi Miyabi cannot reapply Icefire to these enemies. The Frostburn state ends when Frostbite expires. While this state remains active, triggering another Attribute Anomaly will overwrite Frostbite and remove Frostburn. Upon triggering Frostburn - Break, Hoshimi Miyabi obtains 1 point of Fallen Frost. This effect can trigger once every 10s.
Additional Ability: Bask in Frost
When another character in your squad is a Support character or shares the same Faction: Basic Attack: Shimotsuki DMG increases by 60%. When any squad member triggers Disorder, Hoshimi Miyabi obtains 2 points of Fallen Frost and Basic Attack: Shimotsuki during the next Shimotsuki Stance will ignore 30% of the target's Ice RES.
What is the best W-Engine for Miyabi?
Miyabi performs best with Hailstorm Shrine. See alternatives and required stats in the Gear section above.
Is Miyabi worth pulling?
Worth pulling and maxing out: Miyabi is one of the strongest DPS in the game, blending Anomaly and CRIT so she's both easy to play and high-ceiling. Her only weakness is a heavy reliance on her signature Hailstorm Shrine and the need for solid CRIT investment to hit full power; with her own engine she's nearly unrivaled in the Ice role.
What is the best team for Miyabi?
Miyabi works best in the Standard Mono Ice team. Full members and rotation are in the Teams section.
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