The Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy is a specialized set that shines for characters like Arlecchino but has limited use outside this niche. Its farming can be challenging, but for those dedicated to maximizing Arlecchino's potential, it's a set worth considering.
Set Effects:
2-Piece Set: Increases ATK by 18%.
4-Piece Set: When the value of a Bond of Life either increases or decreases, the character equipped with this set deals 18% increased DMG for 6 seconds. This effect can stack up to 3 times, providing a maximum damage increase of 54%.
Location:
•Domain: This set can be farmed from the Faded Theater domain located in the Petrichor area of Fontaine.
Best Characters:
•Arlecchino: The set is tailored specifically for Arlecchino, who uses the Bond of Life mechanic extensively in her kit. It's considered her best-in-slot (BiS) artifact set due to how her abilities interact with Bond of Life.
•Other Characters: While primarily designed for Arlecchino, other characters can use this set if they have access to Bond of Life through weapons like:
▪Crimson Moon's Semblance (Arlecchino's signature polearm)
▪Finale of the Deep (craftable 4-star sword)
▪Flowing Purity (craftable 4-star catalyst)
However, the effectiveness is significantly diminished for characters without inherent Bond of Life mechanics since they cannot easily maintain the necessary conditions to benefit from the 4-piece set bonus.
Mechanics:
•Bond of Life: This is a debuff that prevents healing until the Bond of Life value is cleared. Characters like Arlecchino can create and manipulate this effect, thereby continuously triggering the damage bonus from the 4-piece set.
Community Feedback:
•Farming: There's a consensus among players that farming this set can be quite "exhausting" due to RNG (Random Number Generator) in artifact drops. Some have reported needing weeks or even months to get an ideal set, especially if aiming for 5-star artifacts with the right main stats and substats.
•Utility: While the set is potent for Arlecchino, its niche nature means it's not widely applicable. Discussions often revolve around whether the effort to farm this set is worth it compared to using more versatile sets like Gladiator's Finale for other characters or even for Arlecchino herself in different team compositions.
Practical Considerations:
•Team Composition: Since the set's effectiveness relies on the Bond of Life mechanic, team setups should include characters or weapons that can apply or manipulate this effect.
•Artifact Stats: For optimal performance, prioritize main stats like ATK% for the Sands, a suitable DMG Bonus for the Goblet depending on the character's element, and CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG for the Circlet.
