Introduction — Blackbird
Blackbird is an S-Rank Psyche character in Neverness to Everness. Our Blackbird guide and best builds cover everything you need to know about her, including skills, Awakenings, weapons, gear, team compositions, and more. To learn more about Blackbird, use the tabs above to switch to our build information for Blackbird or their team compositions guide.
Blackbird's Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
Extremely flexible. Can serve as a Main DPS, Sub DPS, or Support.- Instantly fills the Esper Cycle Gauge with her Redirect Skill.
- Witch of Deliverance duration pauses while off-field.
Weaknesses
Would really like some Awakenings and her signature Arc if played as a main DPS (still strong without).- Lacks meaningful synergy with current Lakshana characters.
Blackbird's Character Upgrade Materials
| Ascension Level | Materials |
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| Level 20 |
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| Level 30 |
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| Level 40 |
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| Level 50 |
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| Level 60 |
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| Level 70 |
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Blackbird's Skill Upgrade Materials
| Ability to Max Level | Materials |
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| Basic Attack Redirect Skill Ultimate Support Skill |
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Blackbird's Skills
Fleeting Shadow
Basic Attack
Lv. 10
Basic Attack: Fleeting Shadow:
Uses Chain Cage to perform up to 5 consecutive attacks, dealing Psyche DMG. Gains Malice after hitting an enemy.
Uses Chain Cage to perform up to 5 consecutive attacks, dealing Psyche DMG. Gains Malice after hitting an enemy.
Basic Attack: Roostcall:
Hold Basic Attack during the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd hit of Fleeting Shadow to trigger Roostcall, imprisoning the target with Chain Cage, dealing Psyche DMG, and greatly reducing their Movement Speed for a set duration. Gains Malice after hitting an enemy.
Hold Basic Attack during the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd hit of Fleeting Shadow to trigger Roostcall, imprisoning the target with Chain Cage, dealing Psyche DMG, and greatly reducing their Movement Speed for a set duration. Gains Malice after hitting an enemy.
Basic Attack: Lingering Affliction:
Press Basic Attack while airborne to plunge, dealing 1 instance of Psyche DMG to an area upon impact. Increases DMG based on fall height by up to 100%. Gains Malice after hitting an enemy.
Press Basic Attack while airborne to plunge, dealing 1 instance of Psyche DMG to an area upon impact. Increases DMG based on fall height by up to 100%. Gains Malice after hitting an enemy.
Critical Riposte: Avian Instinct:
Triggers when Blackbird uses Fleeting Shadow after a Critical Dodge, attacking the target to deal Psyche DMG. Gains Malice after hitting an enemy.
Triggers when Blackbird uses Fleeting Shadow after a Critical Dodge, attacking the target to deal Psyche DMG. Gains Malice after hitting an enemy.
Basic Attack: Pyreflame:
Blackbird is engulfed in flames, and the Witch of Deliverance emerges from the blaze, unleashing up to 5 consecutive attacks that deal Psyche DMG. Consumes Malice after hitting an enemy.
Blackbird is engulfed in flames, and the Witch of Deliverance emerges from the blaze, unleashing up to 5 consecutive attacks that deal Psyche DMG. Consumes Malice after hitting an enemy.
Basic Attack: Bestowed Grace:
Hold Basic Attack during the 2nd hit of Pyreflame to trigger Bestowed Grace. The Witch of Deliverance rises into the air, briefly charges up, then deals Psyche DMG over a large area. Consumes Malice after hitting an enemy.
Hold Basic Attack during the 2nd hit of Pyreflame to trigger Bestowed Grace. The Witch of Deliverance rises into the air, briefly charges up, then deals Psyche DMG over a large area. Consumes Malice after hitting an enemy.
Basic Attack: Tidings Unto All:
Hold Basic Attack during Bestowed Grace or Flames of Deliverance to trigger Tidings Unto All, dealing multiple instances of Psyche DMG to the target. Consumes Malice after hitting an enemy.
Hold Basic Attack during Bestowed Grace or Flames of Deliverance to trigger Tidings Unto All, dealing multiple instances of Psyche DMG to the target. Consumes Malice after hitting an enemy.
Basic Attack: Searing Scar:
Press Basic Attack while the Witch of Deliverance is airborne to plunge, dealing 1 instance of Psyche DMG to an area upon impact. Increases DMG based on fall height, by up to 100%. Consumes Malice after hitting an enemy.
Press Basic Attack while the Witch of Deliverance is airborne to plunge, dealing 1 instance of Psyche DMG to an area upon impact. Increases DMG based on fall height, by up to 100%. Consumes Malice after hitting an enemy.
Critical Riposte: Born of Calamity:
Triggers when the Witch of Deliverance uses Pyreflame after a Critical Dodge, attacking the target to deal Psyche DMG. Consumes Malice after hitting an enemy.
Triggers when the Witch of Deliverance uses Pyreflame after a Critical Dodge, attacking the target to deal Psyche DMG. Consumes Malice after hitting an enemy.
Invocation:
Generates varying amounts of Malice upon casting Fleeting Shadow, Roostcall, Lingering Affliction, Avian Instinct, Last Word, or Netherplume Rite.
Grants Malice immediately upon entering battle.
Prevents Malice from being gained while in the Witch of Deliverance state. Allows Malice to be consumed after casting Pyreflame, Searing Scar, Bestowed Grace, Tidings Unto All, Born of Calamity, Flames of Deliverance, or Naught but Mercy to deal additional Malice DMG.
Generates varying amounts of Malice upon casting Fleeting Shadow, Roostcall, Lingering Affliction, Avian Instinct, Last Word, or Netherplume Rite.
Grants Malice immediately upon entering battle.
Prevents Malice from being gained while in the Witch of Deliverance state. Allows Malice to be consumed after casting Pyreflame, Searing Scar, Bestowed Grace, Tidings Unto All, Born of Calamity, Flames of Deliverance, or Naught but Mercy to deal additional Malice DMG.
Skill/Break Multipliers
Fleeting Shadow: 1st Instance DMG Ratio: 47.4%
Fleeting Shadow: 2nd Instance DMG Ratio: 97.4% *2
Fleeting Shadow: 3rd Instance DMG Ratio: 60.2% *4
Fleeting Shadow: 4th Instance DMG Ratio: 51.6% *5
Fleeting Shadow: 5th Instance DMG Ratio: 72.8% *5
Roostcall DMG Ratio: 227.7%
Lingering Affliction DMG Ratio: 95.2%
Avian Instinct DMG Ratio: 254.9%
Pyreflame: 1st Instance DMG Ratio: 65% *2
Pyreflame: 2nd Instance DMG Ratio: 44.4% *5
Pyreflame: 3rd Instance DMG Ratio: 42% *6
Pyreflame: 4th Instance DMG Ratio: 270.9%
Pyreflame: 5th Instance DMG Ratio: 94.2% *6
Bestowed Grace DMG Ratio: 86.4% *5
Tidings Unto All DMG Ratio: 80.8% *5
Searing Scar DMG Ratio: 111.9%
Born of Calamity DMG Ratio: 251.9%
Malice Limit: 60
DMG Ratio increased per Malice point: 51.83%
Malice generated by Fleeting Shadow: 20
Malice generated by Roostcall.: 4.1
Malice generated by Lingering Affliction.: 1.7
Malice generated by Avian Instinct: 4.6
Malice generated by Last Word: 20
Malice generated by entering combat: 20
Malice cost by Pyreflame: 12
Bestowed Grace and Tidings Unto All consume Malice: 7
Malice cost by Searing Scar: 0.9
Malice cost by Born of Calamity: 2.1
Fleeting Shadow Cycle Energy: 27
Pyreflame Cycle Energy: 30
Fleeting Shadow: 2nd Instance DMG Ratio: 97.4% *2
Fleeting Shadow: 3rd Instance DMG Ratio: 60.2% *4
Fleeting Shadow: 4th Instance DMG Ratio: 51.6% *5
Fleeting Shadow: 5th Instance DMG Ratio: 72.8% *5
Roostcall DMG Ratio: 227.7%
Lingering Affliction DMG Ratio: 95.2%
Avian Instinct DMG Ratio: 254.9%
Pyreflame: 1st Instance DMG Ratio: 65% *2
Pyreflame: 2nd Instance DMG Ratio: 44.4% *5
Pyreflame: 3rd Instance DMG Ratio: 42% *6
Pyreflame: 4th Instance DMG Ratio: 270.9%
Pyreflame: 5th Instance DMG Ratio: 94.2% *6
Bestowed Grace DMG Ratio: 86.4% *5
Tidings Unto All DMG Ratio: 80.8% *5
Searing Scar DMG Ratio: 111.9%
Born of Calamity DMG Ratio: 251.9%
Malice Limit: 60
DMG Ratio increased per Malice point: 51.83%
Malice generated by Fleeting Shadow: 20
Malice generated by Roostcall.: 4.1
Malice generated by Lingering Affliction.: 1.7
Malice generated by Avian Instinct: 4.6
Malice generated by Last Word: 20
Malice generated by entering combat: 20
Malice cost by Pyreflame: 12
Bestowed Grace and Tidings Unto All consume Malice: 7
Malice cost by Searing Scar: 0.9
Malice cost by Born of Calamity: 2.1
Fleeting Shadow Cycle Energy: 27
Pyreflame Cycle Energy: 30
Break Values
| Attack | Break Values | Total Break |
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| Fleeting Shadow: 1st Instance DMG Ratio | 0.141 | 0.141 |
| Fleeting Shadow: 2nd Instance DMG Ratio | 0.291 *2 | 0.582 |
| Fleeting Shadow: 3rd Instance DMG Ratio | 0.18 *4 | 0.72 |
| Fleeting Shadow: 4th Instance DMG Ratio | 0.154 *5 | 0.77 |
| Fleeting Shadow: 5th Instance DMG Ratio | 0.217 *5 | 1.085 |
| Roostcall DMG Ratio | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Lingering Affliction DMG Ratio | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Avian Instinct DMG Ratio | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pyreflame: 1st Instance DMG Ratio | 0.162 *2 | 0.324 |
| Pyreflame: 2nd Instance DMG Ratio | 0.111 *5 | 0.555 |
| Pyreflame: 3rd Instance DMG Ratio | 0.105 *6 | 0.63 |
| Pyreflame: 4th Instance DMG Ratio | 0.678 | 0.678 |
| Pyreflame: 5th Instance DMG Ratio | 0.236 *6 | 1.416 |
| Bestowed Grace DMG Ratio | 0.217 *5 | 1.085 |
| Tidings Unto All DMG Ratio | 0.203 *5 | 1.015 |
| Searing Scar DMG Ratio | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Born of Calamity DMG Ratio | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Netherplume Rite
Redirect Skill
Lv. 10
Netherplume Rite:
Uses Chain Cage to deal Psyche DMG to the target and inflict a Forsaken Feather mark on targets hit for a set duration. Casts to gain Malice.
While Forsaken Feather is active, triggers Forsaken Bird to perform a coordinated attack when another active ally deals DMG to the marked target. Forsaken Bird deals Psyche DMG in an area around the target. Triggers no more than once every 2s, up to 5 times in total.
Uses Chain Cage to deal Psyche DMG to the target and inflict a Forsaken Feather mark on targets hit for a set duration. Casts to gain Malice.
While Forsaken Feather is active, triggers Forsaken Bird to perform a coordinated attack when another active ally deals DMG to the marked target. Forsaken Bird deals Psyche DMG in an area around the target. Triggers no more than once every 2s, up to 5 times in total.
Flames of Deliverance:
Charges toward the target at high speed while Blackbird is in the Witch of Deliverance state, dealing Psyche DMG. Consumes Malice after hitting an enemy.
Activation: Activates after Witch of Deliverance performs the 5th hit of Pyreflame or casts No Quarter. This skill is inactive by default.
Charges toward the target at high speed while Blackbird is in the Witch of Deliverance state, dealing Psyche DMG. Consumes Malice after hitting an enemy.
Activation: Activates after Witch of Deliverance performs the 5th hit of Pyreflame or casts No Quarter. This skill is inactive by default.
Skill/Break Multipliers
Netherplume Rite DMG Ratio: 199.9% *4
Forsaken Bird: Coordinated Attack DMG Ratio: 399.8%
Flames of Deliverance DMG Ratio: 209.9% *4
Forsaken Feather Duration: 15s
Malice generated by Netherplume Rite: 40
Malice cost by Flames of Deliverance: 13
Netherplume Rite Cycle Energy: 100
Flames of Deliverance Cycle Energy: 7
Forsaken Bird: Coordinated Attack DMG Ratio: 399.8%
Flames of Deliverance DMG Ratio: 209.9% *4
Forsaken Feather Duration: 15s
Malice generated by Netherplume Rite: 40
Malice cost by Flames of Deliverance: 13
Netherplume Rite Cycle Energy: 100
Flames of Deliverance Cycle Energy: 7
Break Values
| Attack | Break Values | Total Break |
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| Netherplume Rite DMG Ratio | 0.325 *4 | 1.3 |
| Forsaken Bird: Coordinated Attack DMG Ratio | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Flames of Deliverance DMG Ratio | 0.2 *4 | 0.8 |
Requies Animarum
Ultimate
Lv. 10
Requies Animarum:
Transforms into the Witch of Deliverance and launches multiple attacks, dealing massive Psyche DMG to the target.
Gains Hitstun Immunity and increases Movement Speed while in the Witch of Deliverance state, which lasts for a set duration. Reverts to Blackbird when the duration ends. The duration does not decrease while she is off-field.
Increases the entire team' ATK after casting Requies Animarum.
Transforms into the Witch of Deliverance and launches multiple attacks, dealing massive Psyche DMG to the target.
Gains Hitstun Immunity and increases Movement Speed while in the Witch of Deliverance state, which lasts for a set duration. Reverts to Blackbird when the duration ends. The duration does not decrease while she is off-field.
Increases the entire team' ATK after casting Requies Animarum.
Flammae in Unum:
Exits the Witch of Deliverance state and launches multiple attacks against the target, dealing massive Psyche DMG.
Exits the Witch of Deliverance state and launches multiple attacks against the target, dealing massive Psyche DMG.
Skill/Break Multipliers
Requies Animarum DMG Ratio: 93.4% *9
Flammae in Unum DMG Ratio: 179.9% *7
Witch of Deliverance Duration: 16s
Team ATK Up: 20%
ATK Up Duration: 15s
Flammae in Unum DMG Ratio: 179.9% *7
Witch of Deliverance Duration: 16s
Team ATK Up: 20%
ATK Up Duration: 15s
Break Values
| Attack | Break Values | Total Break |
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| Requies Animarum DMG Ratio | 0.278 *9 | 2.502 |
| Flammae in Unum DMG Ratio | 0.357 *7 | 2.499 |
Judgment Upon Me
Support Skill
Lv. 10
Judgment Upon Me:
The bird will deliver everything it finds to me. Transforms into Lonesome Bird and deals Psyche DMG to the target. Gains Malice after hitting an enemy.
The bird will deliver everything it finds to me. Transforms into Lonesome Bird and deals Psyche DMG to the target. Gains Malice after hitting an enemy.
Naught but Mercy:
Accept the Witch's blessing. Deals Psyche DMG while in the Witch of Deliverance state. Consumes Malice after hitting an enemy.
Accept the Witch's blessing. Deals Psyche DMG while in the Witch of Deliverance state. Consumes Malice after hitting an enemy.
Skill/Break Multipliers
Judgment Upon Me DMG Ratio: 399.8%
Naught but Mercy DMG Ratio: 399.8%
Malice cost by Naught but Mercy: 1.7
Naught but Mercy DMG Ratio: 399.8%
Malice cost by Naught but Mercy: 1.7
Break Values
| Attack | Break Values | Total Break |
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| Judgment Upon Me DMG Ratio | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Naught but Mercy DMG Ratio | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Thrushsong
Passive Skill
Stain Enhancement: Increases Stain's base DMG Bonus to 30% and extends its duration to 20s.
Nova Enhancement: When Nova ends, deals additional Mental DMG equal to 20% of the actual total DMG taken by the target while Nova was active (excluding DMG dealt by the Support Skill that triggered Nova and by Nova itself), up to 1,000× Blackbird's Base ATK. This additional DMG is not affected by any other DMG Buffs or Debuffs. Inflicts Nova on the target once afterward.
Prevents Nova inflicted by this effect from triggering the Nova reapplication effect again.
Nova Enhancement: When Nova ends, deals additional Mental DMG equal to 20% of the actual total DMG taken by the target while Nova was active (excluding DMG dealt by the Support Skill that triggered Nova and by Nova itself), up to 1,000× Blackbird's Base ATK. This additional DMG is not affected by any other DMG Buffs or Debuffs. Inflicts Nova on the target once afterward.
Prevents Nova inflicted by this effect from triggering the Nova reapplication effect again.
Ever Onward
Passive Skill
Grants 20 Malice when Blackbird casts Judgment Upon Me.
Skill/Break Multipliers
Malice generated by Judgment Upon Me: 20
Blackbird's Life Skills
Lucky Encore
Life Skill
Lv.1 - Increases daily Bless attempts in The Witch's House Divination by 1.
A new Bless effect replaces the existing one.
Lv.2 - Increases daily Lost Tales attempts in The Witch's House Divination by 1.
Lv.3 - Increases daily Bless attempts in The Witch's House Divination by 1.
A new Bless effect replaces the existing one.
Lv.4 - Increases daily Treasure Hunt attempts in The Witch's House Divination by 1.
Lv.5 - Increases daily Bless attempts in The Witch's House Divination by 1.
A new Bless effect replaces the existing one.
Now You Don't
Life Skill
Lv.1 - Costs 1 additional City Stamina per Shadow-n-Seek match.
Lv.2 - Costs 1 additional City Stamina per Shadow-n-Seek match.
Blackbird's Awakenings
These are simply listed in order of appearance inside the game. You can pick any one of these when you acquire dupes, and can freely switch between them at any time.
Renegade
A1
Consumes all Malice after Witch of Deliverance casts Flammae in Unum.
Increases the DMG Ratio of Flames of Deliverance by 150%.
WaywardChronicle
A2
Increases the DMG Ratio of Netherplume Rite by 100%.
Increases DEF by 20% while in the Witch of Deliverance state. Restores HP equal to 400% of Base ATK after successfully casting Flames of Deliverance.
Blind Spot
A3
Increases the DMG Ratio of Blackbird's attacks that consume Malice by 50%.
Bad Seed
A4
Extends the duration of the ATK Bonus granted to all allies after casting Requies Animarum to 25s. Increases all allies' DMG dealt by 12% during this time.
Revenant
A5
Mortal Coil
A6
Increases the caster's Psyche DMG by 25% for 25s after casting Requies Animarum.
Grants 4 Malice after Forsaken Bird performs a coordinated attack while Blackbird is not in the Witch of Deliverance state.
Blackbird's Resonances
Resonances are bonuses unlocked when you acquire 3 and 6 copies of a character.
Atonement Unveiled
3 Awakenings
Increases the skill levels of Fleeting Shadow, Pyreflame, Netherplume Rite, Flames of Deliverance, Requies Animarum, and Flammae in Unum by 1.
Increases Requies Animarum's DMG Ratio by 100% and Flammae in Unum's DMG Ratio by 50%.
Grants 20 Malice after casting Requies Animarum.
When The Stars Mourn
6 Awakenings
Increases the entire team's Crit DMG by 30% while Blackbird is on the team.
Blackbird Voice Actors
EN
Xanthe Huynh
JP
能登 麻美子（Noto Mamiko）
CN
井琉 (Jing Liu)
KR
문유정（Moon Yoo-jeong）
Blackbird Guide & Best Builds
To learn all about Blackbird's best weapons, gear and builds, check our dedicated Blackbird build guide below:
Changelog
- 21 Oct. 2026: Guide updated for the release of Akane.
- 30 Sep. 2026: Guide updated for launch.
- 25 Aug. 2026: Initial guide for Blackbird added.
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