Marechaussee Hunter is a potent artifact set for characters with HP manipulation mechanics, offering significant boosts to both Normal and Charged Attack damage and CRIT Rate. Its effectiveness hinges on consistent HP changes, making team synergy crucial. If you need visual aids or further gameplay advice, I can generate images or provide more detailed strategies.
Set Effects:
•2-Piece Set: Increases Normal and Charged Attack DMG by 15%.
•4-Piece Set: When current HP increases or decreases, CRIT Rate will be increased by 12% for 5 seconds. Max 3 stacks.
Location:
•Domain: This artifact set can be obtained from the Denouement of Sin domain in the Belleau Region of Fontaine, specifically near the Belleau Region's Statue of The Seven.
Best Characters:
•Lyney: He was introduced with this update, and his mechanics directly benefit from this set due to his HP fluctuation. His Charged Attacks and Normal Attacks are enhanced by both the 2-piece and 4-piece effects.
•Neuvillette: His Charged Attacks benefit from the 2-piece bonus, and his HP management, especially when paired with characters like Furina, can maximize the 4-piece effect's CRIT Rate boost.
•Wriothesley: His playstyle involves HP loss through Charged Attacks, making this set an excellent choice to increase his damage output significantly.
•Hu Tao: With Furina in the team, Hu Tao can make use of this set for her Charged Attack damage and the additional CRIT Rate when her HP fluctuates.
•Xiao: His HP loss during his Burst can trigger the set's CRIT Rate increase, although other sets like Vermillion Hereafter might compete for the best option depending on team composition.
Mechanics:
•HP Fluctuation: The effectiveness of the 4-piece set relies on the character's HP changing, either through self-damage mechanics, healing, or external sources like Furina's abilities. This makes it particularly potent for characters with built-in HP manipulation.
Community Feedback:
•Versatility and Power: There's a consensus that Marechaussee Hunter is one of the strongest artifact sets for characters who can manage their HP effectively, offering significant damage boosts through both direct attack damage and CRIT Rate.
•Farming: Players often discuss the challenge of getting good substats on this set, especially since it's farmed alongside the Golden Troupe set, which might not be needed by all players, leading to some dissatisfaction with the drop rates.
Practical Considerations:
•Team Composition: Characters benefiting from this set often pair well with Furina, who can manipulate team HP for continuous effect activation. The set's full potential is realized in teams where HP management is a core strategy.
•Artifact Stats: For optimal use, prioritize main stats like ATK% for Sands, relevant Elemental DMG Bonus for Goblet, and CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG for Circlet, considering the set's inherent CRIT Rate boost.
Lore:
•Historical and Mythological Elements: The set's lore is tied to the Marechaussee Phantom, a detective force in Fontaine, with artifacts themed around hunting, justice, and the mechanisms of old clockwork devices, reflecting the region's cultural and historical narrative.
