Want to makeFinnala unstoppable on the battlefield? Curious which weapons and Artifacts let her shine, or which teammates make her even stronger? This guide walks you through her best gear, optimal builds, and ideal team setups for both PvP and PvE, helping you maximize her defense, damage, and support potential!

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What we have

  • Finnala Overview
  • Best Weapons
    • Best PvP Weapons
    • Best PvE Weapons
  • Best Artifacts
    • Best PvP Artifacts
    • Best PvE Artifacts
  • Recommended Teammates
    • PvP Team
    • PvE Team
  • Conclusion

Finnala Overview

Rarity

Element

Role

Usable Weapon-Types

4-Star

Solar

Defense

Auto Rifle→Sword

Finnala is a dedicated protector of humanity, embodying the Iron Laws and the Traveler's light. She values discipline, perseverance, and teamwork, and uses her strength to safeguard her allies and purge the Traveler's enemies.

Finnala serves as both a frontline attacker and adefensive support, excelling in team coordination by boosting her allies' strength while leading attacks, andproving especially strong against elite foes and challenging enemies, ensuring that objectives are well defended.

Best Weapons

Best PvP Weapons

Primary

Rarity：Exotic

Sweet Business

Base Power：2150~5030

  • Huge magazine and Intrinsic Trait reduce reload downtime.
  • Shreds bosses by focusing weak spots.
  • Can reload with Heavy Ammo pickups when needed.

Rarity：Mythic

Sworn Oath(Best)

Base Power：1600-4550

  • Balanced and easy to use.
  • Extra damage in second half of mag, so avoid early reloads.
  • No big weaknesses, but no standout strengths.

Heavy

Rarity：Mythic

Nobunaga

Base Power 1600-4550

  • Heavy Attack dash covers sword's melee-only weakness.
  • Final blow speed boost helps close gaps.
  • Relies on strong Trait rolls for best performance.

Rarity：Exotic

Partridge Sky (Best)

Base Power 2150-5030

  • Heavy Attack AoE guarantees damage.
  • Battle Cry is strong but weaker in PvP.
  • Swords struggle in PvP unless you can close the gap.

In PvP,Sworn Oath is her most reliable Primary. It is consistent and avoids the spin-up drawback of Sweet Business. For the Heavy slot, Nobunaga is the best choice. ItsHeavy Attack dash helps close gaps. Most other Swords struggle to reach skilled opponents. If you can stay alive, Sweet Business is still strong. It becomes powerful once fully spun up.

Best PvE Weapons

Primary

Rarity：Mythic

Sworn Oath(Best)

Base Power 1600-4550

  • Balanced and easy to use.
  • Extra damage in second half of mag.
  • Needs good Traits and Mods to shine.

Rarity：Exotic

Sweet Business

Base Power 2150-5030

  • Huge mag and Intrinsic Trait minimize reloads.
  • Shreds bosses when hitting weak spots.
  • Save Heavy Ammo for reloads when needed.

Heavy

Rarity：Exotic

Partridge Sky (Best)

Base Power: 2150-5030

  • Passives make it stronger at mobbing than most swords.
  • Use Light Attacks after Heavy Attacks to maximize passives.
  • Unlock Catalyst upgrades to boost mobbing further.

Rarity：Mythic

Makeshift Ending

Base Power: 1600-4550

  • Use Heavy Attack with full energy for max damage.
  • Broken shields are risky but give a final blow buff.
  • Needs strong Traits for best performance.

Rarity：Mythic

Nobunaga

Base Power: 1600-4550

  • Ideal for speedrunning and moving between groups.
  • Use Heavy Attack at full energy for max damage.
  • Requires good Trait rolls to reach full potential.

Rarity：Mythic

CLY2 Kakalik

Base Power 1600-4550

  • Gains a charge rate buff when approaching enemies.
  • Requires strong Traits for full potential.
  • Culture Clash Perk Upgrade excels against Fallen and Cabal.

In PvP, Finnala's weapon choices are more flexible. You can use any Primary, but Sworn Oath is recommended to pair with Partridge Sky as the Heavy.

Best Artifacts

Best PvP Artifacts

Slot1

Best Choice

Bulwark Evolution

It can reach about 36% damage reduction at max stacks. Slow but high-damage attacks can counter it, though this is rare. Be cautious at the start of fights before Armored is fully stacked.

Alternate Optionst

Chiaroscuro

It's a useful emergency tool when HP is low. Damage reduction helps, but reduced healing is a downside. Staying below 50% HP is risky, so it's better to avoid that state altogether.

Healing Radiation

It's a handy emergency tool for low HP. Damage reduction helps, but reduced healing is a drawback. Staying below 50% HP is risky, so it's best to avoid it.

Slot2

Best Choice

Unrelenting Evolution

Damage reduction is always useful and encourages stacking multiple sources. However, it can narrow build options since you need other ways to gain Armored.

Alternate Optionst

Inverted Tenacity

It's a great emergency tool when HP gets too low and helps Supports react and heal you. However, being below 38% HP is risky, so it's better to avoid that situation.

Resolute Radiation

Damage reduction is always valuable and works especially well in PvP, where debuffs are more common. It's less useful on teams that can keep you safe and prevent debuffs.

Slot3

Best Choice

Predator Evolution

It boosts damage on defense-focused builds but can limit options if the user lacks multiple ways to gain damage resistance. Spread out damage reduction during long fights to maintain max stacks.

Alternate Optionst

Upright Vengeance

It encourages a high-risk, high-reward playstyle and requires constant healing to stay effective. Often, there are safer ways to gain a damage buff.

Bellicose Radiation

It's useful when constantly taking damage over time and works best when affected by a weak DoT. In PvE, it's less effective since a good team can prevent DoT effects.

Slot4

Best Choice

Sympathetic Evolution

It's a good way to boost damage on defense-oriented builds. The more sources of damage reduction, the stronger the buff. Proper cooldown management is needed to maximize its effects.

Alternate Optionst

Inverted Survival

It's a handy emergency tool for repositioning when vulnerable, but the buffs don't always justify the HP cost. It's less effective on teams that can keep you safe and fully healed.

Rampaging Radiation

It encourages a high-risk, high-reward playstyle and requires careful cooldown management to avoid losing too much HP. A supportive build or teammates are essential since losing HP is always risky.

In PvP game modes, it's recommended to use an Artifact set that revolves around stacking damage reduction. This is because there are characters who can apply anti-heal, and the best way for Finnala to survive without healing is through damage reduction.

Best PvE Artifacts

The advantages of Artifacts are similar to those mentioned above, so they will not be listed again here.

Slot1

Best Artifact

Chiaroscuro

Alternate Options

Bulwark Evolution

Healing Radiation

Slot2

Best Artifact

Inverted Tenacity

Alternate Options

Unrelenting Evolution

Resolute Radiation

Slot3

Best Artifact

Upright Vengeance

Alternate Options

Predator Evolution

Bellicose Radiation

Slot4

Best Artifact

Inverted Survival

Alternate Options

Sympathetic Evolution

Rampaging Radiation

In PvE, anti-heal effects are rare unless specified in the activity, giving Finnala more flexibility with her Artifact set. Still, using a defensive set is recommended since she's a Defense character who attracts enemy aggro.

Recommended Teammates

PvP Team

Finnala

Gwynn

Attla

Gwynn is a strong diving partner who can help redirect aggro. Finnala's Signature 1 can combo into Gwynn's Signature 2, while Finnala's Signature 2 helps handle enemy gunfire from outside melee range.

Finnala can heal Finnala more easily since she's often on the move and can apply Blind for extra safety. However, Finnala is harder to keep safe compared to other Defense characters.

These are some of the characters that pair well with Finnala in PvP game modes. However, as a note, they're good specifically with Finnala, and other characters may be better teammates depending on who else is on the team.

PvE Team

Finnala

Jolder

Attla

Jolder can split Taunts to redirect aggro from many enemies, while Finnala adds debuffs for a defensive Status set. She can struggle if the team lacks offensive support.

Finnala often provides better healing than Tan-2, as Finnala needs to move into melee range. She can apply Blind for added safety but must stay protected since Finnala can't offer extra support outside of Taunts.

These are some of the characters that pair well with Finnala in PvE game modes. Although, they may be less effective depending on the mission's scenario, so make sure to check if they'll be a generally good pick first.

Conclusion

With the right weapons, Artifacts, and teammates, Finnala can dominate both PvP and PvE battles. Want to power her up even faster? Head over to  LDShop to recharge with huge discounts and maximize your advantage on the battlefield!

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Rich Experienced Game Editor

Rich is a passionate gamer and strategy explorer who loves uncovering hidden mechanics, experimenting with team comps, and sharing tips that actually help players succeed. She has a talent for breaking down complex systems into easy-to-understand guides, making even the trickiest battles feel manageable. When she’s not diving into virtual worlds, you might find her debating game lore, hunting for easter eggs, or enjoying a snack while plotting her next in-game strategy. Rich’s goal? Helping fellow gamers have more fun while leveling up their skills.