Sampo Guide and Best Builds

Introductions

Sampo is a 4-Star Wind Character following the Path of Nihility. Sampo excels as a DoT character quickly building and sustaining up to five stacks of Wind Shear with impressive damage scaling. On top of that he can also inflict significant Toughness damage.
Our Sampo Build Guide will show you the best Lightcones, Relics and Team Compositions to help build the best Sampo.

Sampo's Best Light Cone

Listed below are our recommendations for Light Cones you should build around on your Sampo.

Lies Dance on the Breeze

Increases the wearer's SPD by 18.0 / 21.0 / 24.0 / 27.0 / 30.0%. After the wearer uses an attack, there is a 120.0% base chance to inflict the "Bamboozle" state on every enemy target. While under the "Bamboozle" state, enemy targets have their DEF decreased by 16.0 / 18.0 / 20.0 / 22.0 / 24.0% for 2 turn(s). If the wearer's SPD is higher than or equal to 170, there is a 120.0% base chance to inflict the "Theft" state on every enemy target. While under the "Theft" state, enemy targets have their DEF decreased by 8.0 / 9.0 / 10.0 / 11.0 / 12.0% for 2 turn(s). When "Bamboozle" or "Theft" is repeatedly inflicted, only the most recently inflicted instance takes effect.

Sources: Event Warp (limited)

This is Sampo's best 5-Star Lightcone. The substantial Speed boost lets him act more frequently, helping him stack and refresh Wind Shear consistently while increasing overall DMG output. After each attack, he has a strong chance to apply a DEF reduction to all enemies, which significantly amplifies both his own DoT and his teammates DMG. If his Speed reaches a high threshold, he can inflict an additional DEF reduction effect further increasing team wide DMG.

Holiday Thermae Escapade

Increases the wearer's DMG dealt by 16.0 / 20.0 / 24.0 / 28.0 / 32.0%. After the wearer attacks, there is a 100% base chance to inflict the attacked target with Vulnerability, increasing the DMG they receive by 10.0 / 11.5 / 13.0 / 14.5 / 16.0% for 2 turn(s). Effects of the same type cannot stack.

Sources: Nameless Glory

This 4-Star Lightcone is a great choice for Sampo as it increases his overall DMG as well as having the chance to inflict vulnerability increasing his DMG even further.

Patience Is All You Need

Increases DMG dealt by the wearer by 24.0 / 28.0 / 32.0 / 36.0 / 40.0%. After every attack launched by wearer, their SPD increases by 4.8 / 5.6 / 6.4 / 7.2 / 8.0%, stacking up to 3 times. If the wearer hits an enemy target that is not afflicted by Erode, there is a 100% base chance to inflict Erode to the target. Enemies afflicted with Erode are also considered to be Shocked and will receive Lightning DoT at the start of each turn equal to 60.0 / 70.0 / 80.0 / 90.0 / 100% of the wearer's ATK, lasting for 1 turn(s).

Sources: Event Warp (limited)

This 5-Star Lightcone is great because alongside increasing Sampo's DMG, it also increases his SPD % after each ATK which can be stacked up to 3 times.

Good Night and Sleep Well

For every debuff the target enemy has, the DMG dealt by the wearer increases by 12.0 / 15.0 / 18.0 / 21.0 / 24.0%, stacking up to 3 time(s). This effect also applies to DoT.

Sources: Stellar Warp

This 4-Star Lightcone increases DMG dealt for each debuff the enemy has as well as applying to DoT which is great for Sampo.

It's Showtime

When the wearer inflicts a debuff on an enemy, gains a stack of Trick. Every stack of Trick increases the wearer's DMG dealt by 6.0 / 7.0 / 8.0 / 9.0 / 10.0%, stacking up to 3 time(s). This effect lasts for 1 turn(s). When the wearer's Effect Hit Rate is 80.0% or higher, increases ATK by 20.0 / 24.0 / 28.0 / 32.0 / 36.0%.

Sources: Forgotten Hall Store

This 4-Star Lightcone increases DMG as well as increases ATK % when the wearer's Effect Hit Rate is higher than 80%. Sampo wants to have an EHR of up to 80% so this is a good choice if you want the extra ATK %.

Solitary Healing

Increases the wearer's Break Effect by 20.0 / 25.0 / 30.0 / 35.0 / 40.0%. When the wearer uses their Ultimate, increases DoT dealt by the wearer by 24.0 / 30.0 / 36.0 / 42.0 / 48.0%, lasting for 2 turn(s). When a target enemy suffering from DoT imposed by the wearer is defeated, regenerates 4 / 4.5 / 5 / 5.5 / 6 Energy for the wearer.

Sources: Herta's Store

This 5-Star Lightcone increases Break Effect and boosts the wearer's DoT DMG after using their Ultimate. It also restores Energy when an enemy affected by the wearer's DoT is defeated.

Best Relics and Planar Ornaments for Sampo

Best Relics for Sampo

These are the best Relic Sets to build for Sampo.

Prisoner in Deep Confinement

2-Piece Set: Increases ATK by 12.0%.

4-Piece Set: For every DoT the enemy target is afflicted with, the wearer will ignore 6.0% of its DEF when dealing DMG to it. This effect is valid for a max of 3 DoTs.

Sampo's Best 4-Piece Relic Set. This 4-piece set is great for Sampo as being a DoT character each DoT the enemy is afflicted with will ignore 6% of the enemies DEF upon inflicting DMG. This can be stacked up to a total of 3 DoT rounds. As a DPS this is great for Sampo as his main focus is inflicting as much DMG for as long as possible.

Eagle of Twilight Line

2-Piece Set: Increases Wind DMG by 10.0%.

4-Piece Set: After the wearer uses their Ultimate, their action is Advanced Forward by 25.0%.

This as a 4-Piece set is another great choice for Sampo. As a Wind character this set provides not only increased elemental DMG by 10% but also advances their next action by 25% upon the use of their ultimate.

Best Planar Ornaments

Revelry by the Sea

2-Piece Set: Increases the wearer's ATK by 12.0%. When the wearer's ATK is higher than or equal to 2400/3600, increases the DoT DMG dealt by 12.0%/24.0% respectively.

This is considered Sampo's best Planar Ornament Set providing Sampo with an additional 12% ATK. If their ATK % is higher than 2400/3600 it increases his DoT DMG by 12%/24%. Sampo should easily meet the first requirement due to his build wanting an ATK % of at least 2800+ beforehand.

Firmament Frontline: Glamoth

2-Piece Set: Increases the wearer's ATK by 12.0%. When the wearer's SPD is equal to or higher than 135/160, the wearer deals 12.0%/18.0% more DMG.

This Planar Set is next in line to be one of Sampo's best sets. This set provides him with increased 12% ATK as well as a further increased DMG when his SPD is greater or equal to 135/160 which should be built around.

Space Sealing Station

2-Piece Set: Increases the wearer's ATK by 12.0%. When the wearer's SPD reaches 120 or higher, the wearer's ATK increases by an extra 12.0%.

Another good choice for a set. This set provides Sampo with 12% ATK like the other sets, as well as a further increased ATK by an additional 12% when his SPD is greater than 120 which again this should easily be built around.

Sampo's Stat Priority

Body

Effect Hit Rate

ATK%

Feet

SPD

Planar Sphere

Wind DMG Boost

Link Rope

ATK%

Stat Priority

Effect Hit Rate

SPD

ATK%

Recommended Endgame Stats for Sampo

3000+

DEF

700-800+

ATK

2900-3100+

SPD

134/143

Effect Hit Rate

75%/100%

Traces Priority

Skills Priority

Talent > Ultimate > Skill > Basic

Major Traces Priority

Trap> Defensive Position> Spice Up

Sampo Build Comments

Character Synergy Main DPS vs Sub DPS

Character Synergy

When it comes to Synergy for Sampo the all time go to best partner would be Kafka. Kafka is the best DoT facilitator as she can use her Skill and Ultimate to provide stronger Wind Shear DMG which Sampo cannot do unless he is at E6, as well as can increase all allies DoT with her E1/ E2 to enemies.

Main DPS vs Sub DPS

Sampo shines the most as a Sub-DPS/ DoT character as he focuses mainly on providing Wind Shear DMG as well as debuffing enemies in order for them to take increased DoT. This is what makes him a perfect partner with Kafka. Although he has the ability to take on the role as Main DPS (mainly carried by superbreak), he does not have a high amount of DMG potential and would most likely need a lot of time invested into him to get him to a level where he would be a reliable and solid Main DPS.

Sampo's Best Teams

To learn all about Sampo's synergies and best team compositions, check our dedicated Sampo team page below:

Sampo Teams

Sampo's Best Eidolons

Listed below are the recommended Eidolon focuses for Sampo. There are 3 main Eidolons to focus on with Sampo which are E1, E4 and E6. In particular you will want to mainly focus on E4 and E6 as these provide you with increased Wind Shear DMG which plays a key role in how his character performs as a DPS/DoT character within a team.

E1 raises Sampo's overall DMG, Toughness damage and Energy Regeneration making it one of the most valuable early upgrades and a great pick. E2 ensures that when an enemy affected by Wind Shear is defeated that there is a guaranteed base chance to apply one stack of Wind Shear to all remaining enemies.

E4 is where it all starts to happen, here you can attack an enemy with more than 5 stacks of Wind Shear DMG. His Wind shear deals 8% per hit which overall deals a significant amount of 48% DMG to his enemies.

Lastly with E6 Sampo gains 15% DMG Multiplier which remains permanently for Wind Shear dealing an even more significant amount of 72% ATK per hit up to 5 stacks. This can ultimately provide Sampo with a total of 360% Wind Shear.

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