Ezra
Who is Ezra?
Ezra Theodore is a 6-star Star-afflatus shielder and support who grows mushrooms to buff allies and debuff enemies. His Euphoria system gives players two distinct builds: Bloodtithe Ezra becomes a healer whose [HP Loss] mechanics integrate seamlessly with Bloodtithe carries, while Dynamo Ezra becomes a Dynamo shielder providing Crit buffs and [Dynamo] transfer to the team. Both paths offer Moxie generation and Eureka support. Prydwen notes Dynamo Ezra is the more played variant due to the lack of dedicated Dynamo sustain, though Bloodtithe Ezra is fully viable alongside Nautika and Semmelweis.
Kit Summary
Ezra plants mushrooms that persist on the field, applying passive debuffs to enemies (reducing DEF) and providing Crit Rate buffs to allies each round.
Ezra sacrifices his own HP to power some abilities; his Genesis DMG scales off Max HP, rewarding high HP investment.
Converts his shield incantation to a healing incantation; integrates with Bloodtithe teams via HP-loss healing synergy.
Grants [Dynamo] transfer to allies with his actions, enabling Dynamo carries. Aurora After Winter becomes compelling here for team-wide Crit DMG.
Build Guide
🔮 Best Relic / Echo Set
Resonance: Max HP investment is the highest priority in both build paths — his Genesis DMG scales off Max HP and his Bloodtithe-Euphoria healing output also scales with HP. Crit Rate from mushroom passives compounds with HP investment for a low-resonance-cost offensive contribution.
⚔ Best Light Cone / Weapon
Beyond Wonderland (Bloodtithe BiS, prydwen): HP% substat and 21% Crit Rate both scale perfectly with Bloodtithe Ezra whose HP recovery ties to Max HP scaling. Healing Bonus also boosts his converted heal incantation. Aurora After Winter (Dynamo path BiS, prydwen): 12–24% Crit DMG for all allies after stacking fits Dynamo teams perfectly; HP% substat still synergises with his kit. Fighter's Best Wishes (F2P budget): 16% HP substat; DMG Taken Reduction procs reliably since Ezra is consistently below 80% HP.
📊 Substats Priority
👥 Best Teams
Dynamo sustain: Ezra + Charon + Lucy/Brume + flex — Ezra is the only dedicated Dynamo healer/shielder, making him near-mandatory for Dynamo teams wanting a sustain slot.
Bloodtithe: Ezra + Nautika + Semmelweis + Sentinel — Ezra's HP-loss healing fills the sustain slot while his mushroom Crit buffs amplify Nautika's HP-scaling burst.
F2P Verdict
Ezra Theodore is a limited 6-star. Beyond Wonderland is his Bloodtithe BiS and Fighter's Best Wishes is a solid F2P budget option in either path. His Dynamo role is unique — no other sustain character fills this slot, giving him lasting value even for F2P players who cannot chase newer limited supports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Euphoria path should I choose for Ezra?
Dynamo path sees more play currently because it is the only dedicated sustain for Dynamo teams. Bloodtithe path is fully valid if you have Nautika and Semmelweis — Bloodtithe Ezra's HP-loss healing integrates cleanly and his mushroom Crit buffs amplify HP-scaling carries. If in doubt, build Dynamo first.
What is Ezra's best psychube?
Beyond Wonderland for Bloodtithe builds: the HP% substat and 21% Crit Rate align with his HP-scaling Genesis DMG and healing output. Aurora After Winter for Dynamo builds: 12–24% Crit DMG for all allies after stacking and the HP% substat both serve his kit. Fighter's Best Wishes is an accessible F2P option in either path.
Why is Ezra AP-intensive?
He needs to regularly plant and refresh his mushrooms using incantation slots, which competes for AP with your DPS characters. Mastering the cadence of when to plant vs. when to pass AP to carries is the core skill of playing Ezra well.
Is Ezra the only Dynamo healer?
As of version 3.4, yes — Prydwen notes that Dynamo teams have no dedicated sustain other than Ezra. This gives him a permanently valuable niche that newer releases have not yet displaced.