Hoshimiya has become a representative S-level character in the 1.4 version of “Zero” with its unique frost attribute and abnormal damage mechanism. Her combat style is not centered on a single point burst, but on calm, precise, high-frequency control and accumulated slashes to build an overall advantage. Her way of fighting is a combination of technology and construction concepts, emphasizing rhythm and structure. Therefore, her development requires careful consideration. From the sound engine, drive disk, skill priority to lineup matching, every link is the accumulation before the ice blade slash. This guide will break down the key points of Hoshimiya’s development from a construction perspective, and restore her true appearance of a sharp sword that is as cold as a hundred miles.
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### 1. Brief description of the core mechanism of the character
Hoshimiya’s core mechanism is composed of two elements: **Frost attribute attack** and **Abnormal state chain**. Her normal attack and special skills can inflict ice and fire status on the enemy, quickly stack abnormal meter; after charging the sword-drawing skill, it causes large-scale frost damage and resets the battlefield order. The finishing skill is the end and starting point of the abnormal and slashing rhythm, with powerful resource recovery and high-frequency attack functions.
Its output method can be understood as a closed loop of “control-suppression-clearing the field”. Players need to master the order of releasing each skill to maintain continuous coverage of ice, fire and frost burn status.
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### 2. Skill priority: the core starting point of the rhythm chain
1. **Normal attack: extremely critical**
* Not only a source of damage, but also a basic means of accumulating frost points;
* The premise of drawing the sword comes from its stable combo.
2. **Special skills: the key link to build a cycle**
* Two-stage attack, which can quickly accumulate abnormalities and frost;
* The first stage has a fast close-range effect, and the second stage can be linked.
3. **Linking skills: Enhance teamwork**
* Can provide additional abnormal stacking and damage in non-master state;
* Suitable for PVE multi-band battles.
4. **Final skills: A powerful means to reset the battle situation**
* Can redirect abnormal layers to key enemies;
* Combined with the timing of drawing the sword, it can achieve the maximum kill.
5. **Support skills and dodge skills: basic defense support**
* The key is to build a sustainable rhythm in a difficult environment or speed pass challenge;
* Can be upgraded appropriately, but the priority is lower than the main skills.
**Recommended upgrade order: Normal attack = Special skill > Link skill > Finishing skill > Support / Dodge**
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### 3. Detailed explanation of the selection of the sound engine: the kinetic core of the output chain
#### 1. **First choice: Gravel Star Palace (exclusive to the sound engine)**
* **Critical hit rate** Up to 24%, basic attack 743;
* Combined with the drive disk entry to build a high-frequency critical hit circuit;
* The skill triggers the additional damage effect to significantly amplify the output during the sword drawing period.
#### 2. **Alternative solution: Chimeric compiler**
* Attack 684, penetration rate 24%;
* After the special skill is released, it obtains abnormal mastery and is suitable for abnormal construction.
#### 3. **Practical substitute: Twin Crying Star / Electric Shock Lip Gloss**
* Twin Crying Star is suitable for the dual abnormal system;
* Electric Shock Lip Gloss is suitable for use when there are many abnormal auxiliary characters.
> **Brief analysis of recommended ranking**: Click on the Falling Star Palace > Chimeric Compiler > Twin Weeping Stars ≈ Electric Lip Color
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### 4. Driver disk configuration recommendations: Basic engineering for building maximum output
#### A. Single-core main C construction (Critical burst type)
* **Recommended set**: 4 pieces of Broken Branch Sword Song + 2 pieces of Woodpecker Electronic Music
* **Applicable scenario**: Hoshimi Ya is the main C of the whole team, pursuing maximum burst.
* **Core benefit**: Critical rate + critical damage two-way enhancement, with special weapons to achieve high-frequency sword-drawing and slashing.
#### B. Abnormal linkage construction (control coordination type)
* **Recommended set**: 4 pieces of Polar Heavy Metal + 2 pieces of Woodpecker Electronic Music
* **Applicable scenario**: Match with abnormal characters such as Yuecheng Liu and Bernice;
* **Core benefit**: Freezing or breaking ice triggers additional damage, and requires higher abnormal frequency
#### Driver disk item priority:
* **Main item selection**:
* No. 4: Critical hit rate / Abnormal mastery
* No. 5: Attack power / Penetration rate
* No. 6: Attack power / Abnormal control
* **Sub-item sorting**:
* Single C build: Critical hit rate > Critical damage > Attack power > Abnormal mastery
* Abnormal build: Abnormal mastery > Attack power > Critical hit rate > Penetration rate
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### 5. Team design: The slashing blade also needs a sword hand
#### Single core burst type
* **Combination 1**: Hoshimi Masa + Qingyi + Wright
→ Qingyi assists with ice and fire coverage, Wright shares the pressure, and Hoshimi Masa stabilizes the slash.
* **Combination 2**: Hoshimi Masa + Lucy + Cangjiao
→ Lucy pulls group abnormalities, Cangjiao provides energy/rotation, and the slashing cycle is smoother.
#### Abnormal linkage type
* **Combination 1**: Hoshimi-ya + Tsukishiro Ryu + Caesar
→ Tsukishiro Ryu is the main force for abnormal preparation, Caesar improves abnormal proficiency and group control frequency.
* **Combination 2**: Hoshimi-ya + Bernice + Nicole/Lina
→ Bernice strengthens the control chain, Nicole/Lina supplements treatment and assistance, forming a freezing chain
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### VI. Combat skills and loop construction
#### Practical skills suggestions:
* Release two normal attacks at the beginning → Enter the first special skill → Follow the second special skill → Immediately enter the sword drawing and charging
* If the frostburn has not been triggered after the sword drawing, switch to the auxiliary character to spread the abnormality or pull the finishing move to redirect
* For the boss unit, consider drawing the sword immediately after the finishing move to hit the frostburn core
#### Common misunderstandings:
* Insufficient energy when drawing the sword leads to rhythm interruption;
* Unstable ice and fire coverage leads to low frostburn frequency;
* Unbalanced stacking of drive disk items and unstable output curve.
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### VII. Conclusion: A sword falls with frost, breaking the enemy’s front bones
The cultivation of Hoshimi Miyabi is never a smooth road relying on resources, but a careful calculation of each item, and the deduction and adjustment of each skill release sequence. She is not an explosive character, but she can form an elegant suppression style through precise rhythm control and mechanism mastery. Her knife is not a flamboyant fire, but a quiet frost blade, coldly falling in the enemy’s blind spot.
To truly understand the combat logic of Hoshimiya is to learn to accumulate momentum between combos and strike after silence. That knife, not noisy, not ostentatious, but can cut off the enemy’s last hope of resistance. She is a restrained, logical, and controlling character, and her strength lies in whether you understand every one of her actions.