Sword Dance
- Common element
- Grass
- Common role
- DPS
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Each skill used grants 1 stack of [Sword Dance], up to 4 stacks, lasting 15s. Each basic attack costs 1 stack of [Sword Dance] to deal 180% extra damage.
- Notable carriers
- Budsquire, Thornblade
How Sword Dance works
Each skill used grants 1 stack of [Sword Dance], up to 4 stacks, lasting 15s. Each basic attack costs 1 stack of [Sword Dance] to deal 180% extra damage.
What it affects:
- DPS
- DPS picks are ranked on ATK, skill damage, ultimate power.
Aniimo with Sword Dance
2 Aniimo carry Sword Dance. Tier and rank come from MetaBot’s meta ladder for each role.
| Creature | Meta tier | Key skills | Good teammates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budsquire DPS | B #19 DPS | Thorny Defense, Thorny Impact | Magmarex, Glacy, Tromber |
| Thornblade DPS | S #3 DPS | Elegant Waltz, Thorny Defense, Thorny Impact | Magmarex, Glacy, Tromber |
Budsquire
ThornbladeTraits like Sword Dance
- Bloom ClusterWhen casting Whirling Blossom Rain or landing the final hit of a basic attack, all Irisalis clones fire floral beams at the target, each with 15 Might. If an Irisalis clone’s attack hits, this Aniimo gains 1 Dance Power. After accumulating 9 Dance Power, the next skill cast costs 50% less EP. When Fainted, it turns back into a flower and blooms again, restoring vitality. Can trigger once every 180s.
- Grand SorcererFor 5s after using a skill, basic attack hits deal additional damage equal to 6 Might.
- Lunar PowerWhen not attacking with an advantageous element, final damage increases by 30%. Casting a skill or Ultimate grants 4 stacks of [Silver Moon Mark]. Each basic attack hit consumes 1 stack, deals [?]% extra damage, and restores [?]% HP.
- Raging RampageBuilds [Rage] during battle. Basic attacks grant 2 points, every 10 EP spent on skills grants 10, and taking damage grants 2. At 100 points, enters the [Enraged] state. [Enraged] increases own skill damage by 30%, increases the EP recovery rate by [?]%, and prevents [Rage] gain. Lasts 20s.
- Solar GraceWhen not attacking with an advantageous element, final damage increases by [?]%. Every 4 basic attacks grants [Solar Halo], enhancing the next skill.
- Battle FervorDefeating a target grants 1 stack of Battlelust, increasing damage by [?]% for 20s. Stacks up to 2 times.
- Biting WindWhen dealing damage to targets with more than 5 stacks of [Ice Debuff], increases Crit Rate of that damage by [?]%.
- Disco AniimoWhile on Turf, Damage Amp increases by [?]%. After entering battle, each skill hit grants 1 [Dance Power]. Hitting multiple targets does not grant extra [Dance Power]. At 24, the next skill costs no EP.
Sword Dance is an Aniimo trait: Each skill used grants 1 stack of [Sword Dance], up to 4 stacks, lasting 15s. Each basic attack costs 1 stack of [Sword Dance] to deal 180% extra damage. 6 forms carry Sword Dance, including Budsquire, Budsquire · Towerwood Form, Thornblade, Thornblade · Prismana, Thornblade · Thunderstorm Form. Most Sword Dance carriers are Grass (6). By role, DPS Aniimo carry Sword Dance most (6). Sword Dance affects Damage, Basic attacks. Its best carrier is Thornblade, S tier as a DPS.
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Sword Dance FAQ
What does Sword Dance do in Aniimo?
Sword Dance: Each skill used grants 1 stack of [Sword Dance], up to 4 stacks, lasting 15s. Each basic attack costs 1 stack of [Sword Dance] to deal 180% extra damage.
Which Aniimo have Sword Dance?
Sword Dance is carried by Budsquire, Budsquire · Towerwood Form, Thornblade, Thornblade · Prismana, Thornblade · Thunderstorm Form, Thornblade · Towerwood Form.
Which role benefits most from Sword Dance?
DPS Aniimo carry Sword Dance most often (6).
What does Sword Dance affect?
Sword Dance affects Damage, Basic attacks.
Which Aniimo uses Sword Dance best?
Thornblade is the strongest carrier of Sword Dance (S tier, DPS); its key skills are Elegant Waltz, Thorny Defense, Thorny Impact.