Melania
Who is Melania?
Melania is a 6-star Beast-afflatus Support and the cornerstone of Ultimate-focused team compositions in R:1999. She is a powerful ramping Ultimate Support capable of massively increasing Ultimate DMG stats across the team permanently, while also generating loads of Moxie and even stealing Moxie from enemies. Her Euphoria upgrade introduced the [Moxie Extraction] mechanic and made [Fixed Plan] grant the next Ultimate up to 36% Crit Rate and Crit DMG. Prydwen notes she remains the best pick for buffing Ultimate Might, though recent Ultimate teams increasingly prefer newer supports for their primary core.
Kit Summary
A debuff Melania inflicts on targets after actively attacking. Enemies with [Passion Drain] lose Moxie when they hit allies — Melania steals that Moxie.
Her main Moxie-stealing tool. Single-target hit that inflicts [Passion Drain], shutting down enemy Moxie generation while fueling her own.
Fixed leech rate of +20% Moxie (up to +50% under [Thief Master]). Base 300% multiplier at rank 3.
Gained after casting her Ultimate. Post-Euphoria, [Fixed Plan] increases the next ally Ultimate's Crit Rate and Crit DMG by up to 36% each.
Inflicts stacks on targets that allow the attacker to gain Moxie when attacked — accelerates team rotation.
ATK, then Critical Rate and Critical DMG.
Build Guide
🔮 Best Relic / Echo Set
Resonance: Post-Euphoria Melania favors a bit more Crit in her plan because [Fixed Plan] scales with Crit. ATK-primary with Critical Rate and Critical DMG nodes. Portray: P1 for the early spike.
⚔ Best Light Cone / Weapon
One with the Flow (BiS post-Euphoria, prydwen first): Her Moxie storage counts as a Force Field, so this psychube has a chance to give her extra Moxie on every incantation — speeds up rotations significantly. Luxurious Leisure (pre-Euphoria BiS; still strong post-Euphoria): 18% Ultimate Might + 15–27% DMG Bonus directly scales her personal damage. Another Story: Good substitute for Luxurious Leisure — same 18% Ultimate Might, plus 8–24% DMG Bonus if you set up rank 2/3 incantations.
📊 Substats Priority
👥 Best Teams
Ultimate / Moxie team: Centurion + Melania + Getian + Medicine Pocket — Centurion scales Moxie-based damage, Melania adds Ultimate Might and Crit buffs via [Fixed Plan], Getian provides consistent [Admonition] casts, Medicine Pocket keeps the team safe with passive healing and Crit debuffs (sourced directly from prydwen Centurion page).
Bloodtithe flex: Melania and Flutterpage can substitute for Sentinel in Bloodtithe teams when Rubuska covers sustain (prydwen).
Moxie / Ultimate: Melania also works beside any carry that benefits from [Passion Drain] Moxie drain — pairs naturally with Centurion and Regulus.
F2P Verdict
One with the Flow (BiS) and Luxurious Leisure are both obtainable without direct signature spending. Melania is a limited 6-star who debuted in Version 1.1 alongside Pickles. Her value scales with how many Ultimate-cycling carries you run — she is a force multiplier, not a standalone DPS. F2P players should note she is AP-greedy, which can strain team resource management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melania good in Reverse: 1999?
Yes — prydwen rates her S/S+ tier. She is the best Ultimate Might buffer in the game, generates and steals Moxie via [Passion Drain], and after her Euphoria her [Fixed Plan] grants the next Ultimate up to 36% Crit Rate and Crit DMG. Her main limitation is that the current top Ultimate teams (Moldir, Getian, Kassandra) have grown their own preferred supports.
What is the best psychube for Melania?
One with the Flow is her best-in-slot post-Euphoria (prydwen): her Moxie storage counts as a Force Field, letting this psychube generate extra Moxie on every incantation to speed up rotations. Pre-Euphoria, Luxurious Leisure is BiS. Another Story is a good budget substitute with the same 18% Ultimate Might.
What team does Melania want?
She thrives in Moxie-cycling and Ultimate-focused teams. A strong line is Centurion + Melania + Getian + Medicine Pocket: Centurion ramps Moxie damage, Melania amplifies Ultimate Might and Crit, Getian adds [Admonition] casts, and Medicine Pocket provides passive healing. She also slots into Bloodtithe teams as a flex alongside Flutterpage.
Does Melania need her Euphoria upgrade?
Her Euphoria is a meaningful upgrade: it adds [Moxie Extraction] (allies gain Moxie when attacked by [Passion Drain] targets) and upgrades [Fixed Plan] to grant the next Ultimate up to 36% Crit Rate and Crit DMG each. It also makes One with the Flow her new BiS. She functions pre-Euphoria but is noticeably stronger with it.