Imaginary
The Hunt
Dr. Ratio
Member of the Intelligentsia Guild
TierB
RolesMain DPS
Release1.6
Dr. Ratio is an Imaginary Hunt single-target damage dealer built around Follow-Up ATKs and debuffs. His Skill triggers his Talent's Follow-Up ATK (guaranteed at 3 debuffs), grants him stacking CRIT buffs per debuff, and his Ultimate lets his teammates' attacks trigger even more Follow-Ups. He is easy to build and still clears content with the right debuffers, but his multipliers have fallen behind the current meta.
Follow-Up DPS
Light Cones
Baptism of Pure Thought BiS
5★
Signature and clear best in slot as long as the target keeps 3 debuffs: CRIT DMG, DMG and DEF ignore for his Follow-Ups after his Ultimate.
CRIT DMG +20%, +8% more per debuff on the target (up to 3), and the Ultimate grants +36% DMG and lets Follow-Up ATKs ignore 24% DEF for 2 turns.
Worrisome, Blissful
5★
Topaz's signature: CRIT Rate and Follow-Up DMG, and its Tame debuff counts as a debuff for him.
CRIT Rate +18% and Follow-Up ATK DMG +30%; Follow-Up ATKs apply Tame, raising allies' CRIT DMG against the target by 12% per stack (up to 2).
Only Silence Remains
4★
Accessible 4★ (S5): ATK, and CRIT Rate against 2 enemies or fewer; more situational.
ATK +16%, and CRIT Rate +12% when there are 2 or fewer enemies on the field.
Cruising in the Stellar Sea
5★
Standard 5★: CRIT Rate and ATK after defeating enemies.
CRIT Rate +8% (+8% more against enemies at 50% HP or less), and defeating an enemy grants +20% ATK for 2 turns.
In the Night
5★
Seele's signature: CRIT Rate; needs extra SPD to get its stacks.
CRIT Rate +18%; each 10 SPD above 100 grants +6% Basic ATK and Skill DMG and +12% Ultimate CRIT DMG (up to 6 stacks).
See You at the End
4★
4★ option: CRIT DMG plus Skill and Follow-Up DMG.
CRIT DMG +24%, and Skill and Follow-Up ATK DMG +24%.
Relics
Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters
×4
Best set: DMG against debuffed enemies, CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG that double after he applies a debuff (his Skill does).
Set effects
2pIncreases DMG dealt to enemies with debuffs by 12%.
4pIncreases CRIT Rate by 4%. The wearer deals 8%/12% increased CRIT DMG to enemies with at least 2/3 debuffs. After the wearer inflicts a debuff on enemy targets, the aforementioned effects increase by 100%, lasting for 1 turn(s).
Wastelander of Banditry Desert
×4
Close alternative: Imaginary DMG and CRIT Rate against debuffed enemies.
Set effects
2pIncreases Imaginary DMG by 10%.
4pWhen dealing DMG to debuffed enemy targets, the wearer has their CRIT Rate increased by 10%. And when they deal DMG to Imprisoned enemy targets, their CRIT DMG increases by 20%.
Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters
×2
The Ashblazing Grand Duke
×2
2+2 mix: DMG against debuffed enemies and Follow-Up ATK DMG.
Set effects
2pIncreases DMG dealt to enemies with debuffs by 12%.
2pIncreases the DMG dealt by Follow-Up ATK by 20%.
The Wind-Soaring Valorous
×4
Follow-Up and Ultimate DMG option.
Set effects
2pIncreases ATK by 12%.
4pIncreases the wearer's CRIT Rate by 6%. After the wearer uses a Follow-Up ATK, increases DMG dealt by Ultimate by 36%, lasting for 1 turn(s).
Planar ornaments
Duran, Dynasty of Running Wolves
×2
Best choice: his teams trigger plenty of Follow-Up ATKs to keep 5 Merit stacks (Follow-Up DMG and 25% CRIT DMG).
Set effects
2pWhen an ally character uses a Follow-Up ATK, the wearer gains 1 stack of "Merit," stacking up to 5 time(s). Each stack of "Merit" increases the DMG dealt by the wearer's Follow-Up ATKs by 5%. When there are 5 stacks, additionally increases the wearer's CRIT DMG by 25%.
Izumo Gensei and Takama Divine Realm
×2
Lots of CRIT Rate if another Hunt character is in the team (Topaz, Moze).
Set effects
2pIncreases the wearer's ATK by 12%. When entering battle, if at least one teammate follows the same Path as the wearer, then the wearer's CRIT Rate increases by 12%.
Firmament Frontline: Glamoth
×2
ATK and DMG at 135 SPD or more.
Set effects
2pIncreases the wearer's ATK by 12%. When the wearer's SPD is equal to or higher than 135/160, the wearer deals 12%/18% more DMG.
Inert Salsotto
×2
CRIT Rate and Follow-Up/Ultimate DMG.
Set effects
2pIncreases the wearer's CRIT Rate by 8%. When the wearer's current CRIT Rate reaches 50% or higher, the DMG dealt by the wearer's Ultimate and Follow-Up ATK increases by 15%.
Main stats
Body
CRIT Rate
/ CRIT DMG
Feet
SPD
/ ATK%
Planar Sphere
Imaginary DMG Boost
/ ATK%
Link Rope
ATK%
Substat priority
1SPD
2CRIT Rate
3CRIT DMG
4ATK%
Stat targets
- SPD: 134 (recommended), 143 or 161
- CRIT Rate: 90–100% including Summation
- CRIT DMG: 180–200%+ including Summation
- ATK: 2,700–3,100+
Talent priority
Talent
Skill
Ultimate
Basic ATK
Major Trace priority: Summation (A2) > Deduction (A6) > Inference (A4).
Teams
Recommended teams
Follow-Up team
Topaz and Aventurine both apply debuffs and Follow-Ups, and Robin is the premier amplifier for Follow-Up teams.
Debuff generalist
Cipher's debuffs guarantee his Follow-Ups while Robin and Aventurine cover buffs and shields.
Guide
How to play
How he works
- Skill + Talent (Intellectual Midwifery + Cogito, Ergo Sum). His Skill deals Imaginary DMG and has a 40% fixed chance, +20% per debuff on the target, to trigger a 270% ATK Follow-Up ATK: 3 debuffs guarantee it.
- Summation (A2). Each Skill grants CRIT Rate +2.5% and CRIT DMG +5% per debuff on the target, stacking up to 6 times.
- Inference (A4). His Skill lowers the target's Effect RES by 10%, which also counts as a debuff.
- Deduction (A6). Against targets with 3+ debuffs, +10% DMG per debuff (up to +50% at 5).
- Ultimate: Syllogistic Paradox (140 Energy). Applies Wiseman's Folly: the next 2 attacks by his teammates on that target each trigger his Follow-Up ATK.
Rotation
- Let your debuffers act first so the target has at least 3 debuffs.
- Use his Skill on the boss every turn to trigger Follow-Ups and stack Summation.
- Use his Ultimate on the main target, then let your teammates hit it to cash in Wiseman's Folly.
Tips
- Pick teammates who apply debuffs constantly (Silver Wolf, Pela, Jiaoqiu, Topaz, Moze, Aventurine's Light Cone).
- He is Skill Point-hungry: pair him with SP-positive supports.
- Aim for about 134 SPD first, then a good CRIT ratio.
Strengths
- Strong single-target damage with high Toughness damage from his Follow-Ups
- Easy CRIT ratio thanks to his Traces
- Many viable relic sets
- Was given away for free, so many players own him
Weaknesses
- Low multipliers compared to recent damage dealers
- Needs 3 debuffs on the target for consistent Follow-Ups
- Expensive 140-Energy Ultimate
- Essentially single-target only
Notable dupes · Eidolon
E1
Big upgrade
Summation stacks up to 10 and starts the battle at 4 stacks.
E2
Big upgrade
Each Follow-Up hit deals extra Imaginary Additional DMG per debuff on the target (up to 4 times).
E4
Optional
+15 Energy each time his Talent triggers.
E6
Solid upgrade
Wiseman's Folly triggers one more time, and his Follow-Up ATK DMG rises by 50%.
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Updated September 25, 2026 · Version 4.5