Arlan
Who is Arlan?
Arlan is a 4★ Lightning DPS following the Destruction Path. His gimmick is spending HP instead of Skill Points — he deals more damage the lower his health, but his raw ceiling is significantly below every 5★ DPS and most 4★ alternatives. Passable in early game but rarely used in endgame as of version 4.2. No reliable data from Prydwen scanner pool reflects how infrequently he is fielded.
Kit Summary
Consumes HP instead of SP to deal AoE Lightning DMG — makes him SP-positive but self-destructs his health.
Deals Lightning DMG to all enemies with a bonus based on missing HP.
Gains a stackable ATK buff when HP falls below 50%.
SP-free DPS in early exploration or pre-endgame squads.
Build Guide
🔮 Best Relic / Echo Set
4pc Band of Sizzling Thunder (Lightning DMG + ATK after Skill) + Space Sealing Station (planar, ATK boost)
⚔ Best Light Cone / Weapon
Nowhere to Run (4★, ATK + heal on kill) or A Secret Vow (4★, DMG vs enemies with higher HP). Both are F2P-accessible.
📊 Substats Priority
👥 Best Teams
Arlan + any healer + any buffer + flex. Works best with a dedicated sustain such as Natasha or Gallagher who can offset his self-damage.
F2P Verdict
Standard pool — obtainable via Stellar Jade pulls at any time. E0 is fine for story content. His kit does not scale well with Eidolons; invest elsewhere if possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arlan worth building?
Only for early story content. His self-damage gimmick requires a healer dedicated to him, and his output is far below 5★ and most other 4★ DPS units by mid-game.
Does Arlan need his signature Light Cone?
He has no signature. Nowhere to Run is his best 4★ option and is obtainable from the standard banner.