Tidecall Version 2.4 Kathryne Analysis： The Grand Finale of a Dual-Form Swordsman

The highly anticipated version 2.4 of “Crescent Tide” is about to arrive on schedule. Among the many exciting features of this version, nothing has sparked more excitement than the debut of a dual-form female swordsman. She is Kathryne, the swordsman with the ultimate singularity. Today, let’s delve into her skills and exclusive weapon to help you navigate the gacha journey more smoothly and further.
First, let’s start with the basic information about this new character:
Rarity: 5-star
Element: Anemo
Weapon: Sword
At this point, I recall a famous gamer’s quote: “A character’s strength isn’t just about their skills but also their exclusive weapon.” While that’s true, let’s still go over the basic information about this new character before diving deeper.
Exclusive Weapon
Kathryne’s exclusive weapon shares her name, “Kathryne.” This weapon boasts impressive enhancements in both base attack and HP:
Base Attack: 413
HP: 77.0%
One-star effect:
HP increases by 12%
Ignores 8% of the target’s defense after using a Normal Attack or an Elemental Skill
Deals 20% additional damage to targets with more than one layer of Wind Erosion effect
At this point, I’m reminded of a meme: One player asked about this weapon, and another replied, “This weapon alone could clear stages even without the character.” While exaggerated, it highlights the weapon’s power.
Skill Analysis
Kathryne Form
Kathryne’s Normal Attacks, Charged Attacks, or Elemental Skills summon three different “Shadows of the Sword.” These shadows can be absorbed through Plunge Attacks, and the total number of absorbed types determines the additional damage dealt.
Honestly, this skill explanation sounds a bit complicated, but don’t worry—we’ll break it down. Simply put, Kathryne summons three different “Shadows of the Sword” when using Normal Attacks, Charged Attacks, or Elemental Skills. These shadows can be absorbed through Plunge Attacks, and the total number of absorbed types determines the additional damage dealt.
Fleurs de Lis Form
When Resonance Energy is fully charged, tap Resonance Release to transform into “Fleurs de Lis” form. Each type of absorbed “Shadow of the Sword” grants different buffs:
Enhanced Plunge Attack: Tap the left key while airborne
Second part of Fleurs de Lis Elemental Skill: After releasing the first part of the Elemental Skill in Fleurs de Lis form, tap E again
Second part of Fleurs de Lis Charged Attack: After holding the left key in Fleurs de Lis form, tap the left key again
Temporary transformation back to Kathryne: In “Fleurs de Lis” state, if “Resolve” is less than 120 points, tap R again
Resonance Unleash: Wind Blade Fury: In “Fleurs de Lis” form, when “Resolve” reaches 120 points, tap R
In simpler terms, players can maximize Kathryne’s potential with the following operation sequence:
Elemental Skill to start
Four Normal Attacks followed by E
Plunge Attack
After transforming, continue Normal Attacks and try to use E as much as possible
Release the ultimate when “Resolve” reaches 120 points
Normal Attack: Kathryne
Performs up to 4 consecutive attacks dealing Anemo damage, considered as Wind Erosion damage.
Fourth Normal Attack: Applies 2 layers of Wind Erosion effect to the target and summons the “Sword of Authority.”