5★ (Cartethyia signature) Swords (迅刀)

Defier's Thorn — Best Characters in 2026

Cartethyia's signature Sword. It boosts Aero DMG and her Aero Erosion detonation, which is her biggest burst. Best-in-slot.

Weapon Type
Swords (迅刀)
Rarity
5★ (Cartethyia signature)
Best On
1 character
Alternatives
10 similar

Best Characters for Defier's Thorn in 2026

How to get the most out of it

Cartethyia's signature Sword. It boosts Aero DMG and her Aero Erosion detonation, which is her biggest burst. Best-in-slot; master the two-form swap to use it fully.

Alternatives & Similar Swords (迅刀)s

Red Spring · 5★ (Camellya signature) Commando of Conviction · 4★ (standard banner) Rover's 5★ signature Sword · 5★ (Rover signature) Blazing Brilliance · 5★ (Changli signature) Unflickering Valor · 5★ (Brant signature) Qiuyuan's signature Sword · 5★ (Qiuyuan signature) Hiyuki's signature Sword · 5★ (Hiyuki signature) Aemeath's signature Sword · 5★ (Aemeath signature) Glint of Clouds · 5★ (Qingxiao signature) Any 5★ Sword (signature) · 5★ (standard / limited)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should use Defier's Thorn?

It is best on Cartethyia. Cartethyia's signature Sword. It boosts Aero DMG and her Aero Erosion detonation, which is her biggest burst. Best-in-slot.

Is Defier's Thorn worth pulling?

Only if the characters above are core to your account. The gap between a signature weapon and a refined 4-star alternative is usually 10-20%, which is less valuable than an additional character.

What are the alternatives to Defier's Thorn?

Other strong swords (迅刀) options include Red Spring, Commando of Conviction, Rover's 5★ signature Sword, Blazing Brilliance.

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