Hoderi
Long-range Hunter
Backline Ice Sniper · Mob Lockdown
Overview
The best 5-star in the launch pool. Hoderi is a budget AoE controller who can comfortably anchor a team for 60+ hours of progression. Her ice rounds slow targets by 35% and apply Frost stacks; at 5 stacks, the enemy is frozen for 4 seconds. Free Hoderi from the beginner-up banner is the single biggest power spike most accounts will hit in the first month.
Kit & Skills speculation
Passive — Cold Calculus: every basic attack applies 1 Frost; 5 Frost stacks freeze the target for 4s. Skill 1 — Glacial Volley: 5-round burst, each round applies 1 extra Frost. Skill 2 — Snowdrift Trap: places a 3m ice patch slowing enemies for 8s. Ult — Absolute Zero: AoE blast freezing all enemies in 6m and shattering frozen targets for 200% ATK ice damage.
Recommended Build speculation
Primary stat priority: ATK% > Ice DMG% > Crit Rate > Crit DMG. Weapon: any 4★ rifle works early; Whiteout Mark VII is the budget endgame option. Module: Frostlink (+12% damage to frozen targets). Substat target: enough crit rate to push 50% by character level 60.
Synergies speculation
Hoderi pairs naturally with any frontline tank. Best early-game team: Chen Qianyu + Hoderi + Wulfgard + free starter caster. She handles mob waves while your 6★s focus elites. Mid-game, she stays useful as the cheapest source of crowd control in your roster.
Verdict speculation
A-tier permanent fixture in budget teams. Free from the starter banner — building her is mandatory, not optional.