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Summary

In this in-depth guide, the video covers the mechanics and strategies for playing the character Viven in a game, focusing on her inner and outer stacks, animations, and ability combos. Viewers learn how to manage stack conversions, avoid overstacking, and optimize damage using EX skills, chain attacks, and parries. The video emphasizes the importance of animation cancelling, especially when Viven is in the air, and details how to effectively cycle through stacks for maximum efficiency. Additional tips on gear and equipment, particularly anomaly proficiency and mastery, are also provided to help players enhance Viven’s performance in-game.

Takeaways

• 😀 Generate **inner stacks** using basic attacks, EX skills, and other abilities like dodge counters and chain attacks.
• 😀 Convert **inner stacks** to **outer stacks** by using Viven’s dive while in floating stance.
• 😀 Use **EX skills** and other character abilities to consume **outer stacks**, which trigger additional damage linked to attribute anomalies.
• 😀 Always maintain **outer stacks** as long as possible to maximize damage potential. Avoid letting them drop to zero.
• 😀 **Animation cancelling** is key for saving time. Swap out during the float or dive animations to keep the action flowing.
• 😀 Avoid **overstacking** by managing the conversion of stacks. Generating stacks beyond the maximum limit wastes resources.
• 😀 Use the **'Oh Button'** (holding dodge while using EX skill) to prevent unnecessary conversions when you're about to go into the air, saving outer stacks.
• 😀 **Chain attacks** with Viven should be prioritized as they provide two extra inner stacks, which are crucial for conversions.
• 😀 Clang Clang (parrying) is an essential mechanic for generating stacks with Viven. Always parry when possible to build up resources.
• 😀 Focus on gear that boosts **Anomaly Proficiency (AP)** and **Anomaly Mastery** rather than purely attack stats for maximizing Viven’s damage output.

Q & A

What are the two types of stacks in Viven's gameplay?

The two types of stacks are inner stacks and outer stacks. Inner stacks are generated by various actions like basic attacks, EX skills, ultimate, dodge counters, clang clang parries, and chain attacks. These inner stacks are then converted into outer stacks by entering floating stance and performing a dive.

How do you convert inner stacks into outer stacks?

To convert inner stacks into outer stacks, Viven must enter floating stance, which can be done by performing actions that generate inner stacks. Once in floating stance, performing a dive will convert those inner stacks into outer stacks.

What is the significance of the outer stacks in Viven’s gameplay?

Outer stacks are crucial because they are consumed when Viven's other characters use EX skills or trigger attribute anomalies, resulting in extra damage based on the anomaly inflicted. Maintaining and consuming these stacks efficiently is key to maximizing her damage output.

Why should you avoid overstacking in Viven’s gameplay?

Overstacking occurs when you generate more stacks than the maximum limit (five for inner stacks). This results in wasted stacks, which reduces overall effectiveness. It's important to maintain the stack limit to prevent loss of potential damage.

How can animation cancelling be applied in Viven's gameplay?

Viven has built-in animation cancelling. For example, after using her EX skill, if she is about to float into the air, swapping characters immediately cancels the animation and allows for faster execution of further actions, such as consuming outer stacks.

When should you use Viven’s ultimate skill in her combo rotation?

Viven’s ultimate should generally be used first in the rotation to generate five inner stacks, which can be converted to outer stacks. This ensures you don’t overstack and helps in maintaining a continuous flow of damage.

What is the 'Oh button' and how does it help in avoiding overstacking?

The 'Oh button' refers to holding dodge while using EX skills when you have a large number of outer stacks. This prevents the stacks from being converted, avoiding overstacking and allowing you to maintain a more efficient stack usage.

Why is chain attacking important for Viven?

Chain attacking is important because Viven gains two inner stacks from each chain attack, which can then be converted into outer stacks. This helps in generating the necessary stacks for Viven to perform her off-field damage efficiently.

What are the key priorities when selecting gear for Viven?

The main priorities when selecting gear for Viven are anomaly proficiency and anomaly mastery. These stats enhance her off-field damage, as her abilities scale off of anomaly proficiency, improving her overall effectiveness in battle.

What is the best W engine for Viven, and why?

The best W engine for Viven is the Weeping Gemini, as it provides significant AP boosts. If you don’t have it, Grace’s W engine is also a viable option, but it performs better when paired with characters like Yanagi or Miyabi rather than Viven herself.