4★ (shop, R5) 4★ / F2P Picks
Swordplay — Best Characters in 2026
Stacks DMG per hit; at R5 it is the best free Hunt cone and rivals some 5★ for single-target.
Weapon Type
4★ / F2P Picks
Rarity
4★ (shop, R5)
Best On
3 characters
Alternatives
17 similar
Best Characters for Swordplay in 2026
How to get the most out of it
A shop 4★ (R5). Stacks DMG per hit; at R5 it is the best free Hunt cone and rivals some 5★ for single-target. Great on Dan Heng/Seele.
Alternatives & Similar 4★ / F2P Pickss
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who should use Swordplay?
It is best on Hunt DPS, Dan Heng, Seele. Stacks DMG per hit; at R5 it is the best free Hunt cone and rivals some 5★ for single-target.
Is Swordplay worth pulling?
It is a 4-star option, so you will likely obtain it through normal wishes. Refinement rank matters far more than whether you own it at all.
What are the alternatives to Swordplay?
Other strong 4★ / f2p picks options include A Secret Vow, Good Night and Sleep Well, Past and Future, Landau's Choice.