In the latest update for Arknights (CN), Haruka steps in as a 6★ Abjurer Supporter with a soothing, defensive playstyle that quietly wins tough fights. She wraps allies in protective "bubbles" that grant Sanctuary-like mitigation, then converts enemy pressure into healing and even counter-damage. With a calm Higashinese aesthetic, film-set motifs, and an understated idol charm, Haruka’s design tells a story of resilience and warmth—traits that show up directly in her kit.
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Haruka’s Skills and Talents Explained
Core trait (Abjurer):
o Basic attacks: Deal Arts damage to enemies.
o During skills: Attacks instead heal allies for a percentage of Haruka’s ATK (commonly 75% baseline). With her Module, she can hit or heal multiple targets at once.
Talent 1: Fleeting Glimmer (name may vary by localization)
o Every attack interval, Haruka grants a Bubble (Sanctuary) to an ally in range. The Bubble breaks shortly after the ally is hit, reducing incoming damage and then shattering.
o The Bubble’s Sanctuary percentage scales with promotion (E0 → E2), offering progressively stronger mitigation.
Talent 2: Soaring Hanabi
o When a Bubble breaks, the attached ally is healed for a percentage of Haruka’s ATK. With her Module upgrades, Bubble breaks can also have a chance to restore SP to the ally—a subtle engine for longer fights.
Skill 1: Nocturne of the Warblers
oWhat it does: Boosts Haruka’s ASPD. While active, when a Bubble breaks on any ally, Haruka instantly gives a Bubble to a nearby ally who doesn’t already have one (within surrounding tiles).
oWhen to use: Lane-heavy stages where multiple allies rotate taking hits—S1 chains protection efficiently and feels very comfy on squads with several melee anchors.
Skill 2: Fireflies in the Tranquil Retreat
o What it does: Increases Haruka’s number of healing targets and Bubble targets. While active, every time Haruka heals an ally, nearby enemies around that ally take Arts damage. After the second activation, the skill becomes indefinite and grants Haruka a permanent ATK bonus for the rest of the sortie.
o Why it’s special: The permanent state after two activations turns Haruka into a sustained engine—healing multiple allies while drip-feeding AoE Arts damage around them. Great in prolonged content.
Skill 3: Drifting Fins of the Late Summer
oWhat it does: Expands attack range, increases ATK, slightly reduces attack interval, and strengthens Bubble protection during its duration. Enemies that attack Bubbles can be levitated for a short time and take periodic Arts damage while suspended.
o Use cases: Emergency stabilization during waves, lane control against rushers, and punishing swarms that collapse on your tanks.
Module: BLS-Y “The Belated Memorial”
o Stage 1: Improves trait so Haruka can affect two targets (damage or healing depending on skill state), with stat bumps.
o Stage 2–3: Enhances Talent 2 by adding a chance to restore SP to the ally when a Bubble breaks, enabling smoother rotations and survivability in long fights.
Mastery priority (general recommendation):
1. S2 → Mastery 3 (core gameplay-defining; the permanent state after second cast is invaluable)
2. S3 → Mastery 3 (for high-risk content and reactive control)
3. S1 → Mastery 1–3 if you love Bubble chaining and multi-anchor lanes; otherwise optional
Best Strategies to Use Haruka in Battle
Positioning
o Place her behind or adjacent to your main blocker so her Bubble reliably lands on the unit taking heat.
o With S3’s range expansion, consider central tiles to cover both the frontline and an off-lane.
Team synergies
o Frontline tanks: Mudrock benefits from layered mitigation during her shield downtime; Nearl the Radiant Knight and Horn thrive on stabilized burst windows.
oBruiser DPS: Blaze, Mountain, and Specter the Unchained love preemptive shields and on-break healing to keep trading aggressively.
o Fast-redeploy tacticians: Gravel and Projekt Red can bait hits to pop Bubbles on demand, triggering healing and S2’s counter-damage AoE where you need it.
o Buffers: Warfarin, Skadi the Corrupting Heart, and Girder-style ATK buffs amplify both Haruka’s healing and her S2/S3 incidental damage.
oSP ecosystems: Operators who benefit from small SP drips (or teams leaning on frequent skill rotations) get extra mileage from Haruka’s Module Tier 2/3.
Resource Management for Haruka
Farming her materials
o Prioritize high-AP efficiency nodes for Polyester, Sugar, and Orirock according to current drop-rate tools; convert low-tier drops via crafting only when efficient.
o Chip stages: Supporter/Specialist chip nodes on their weekly rotation; farm ahead for Elite promotions.
oEvent exchanges: Event shops often provide the best rate for mid/high-tier mats—buy out these before grinding low-yield stages.
Efficient LMD and EXP usage
o Raise to E2 50–60 quickly: Her talent scaling and S2/S3 power spikes are worth the investment.
o Skill levels to 7 on the way to mastery: S2 at 7 already feels great; M3 unlocks her late-game identity.
o Module investment: BLS-Y Stage 1 is a noticeable quality-of-life upgrade (multi-target). Stages 2–3 further reward long maps and SP-hungry squads—do them when your core roster is stable.
Maximizing Your Arknights Experience
Plan for limiteds and new arrivals
o Track banner cycles and pre-plan Headhunting Permits and Orundum. If a must-pull limited sits near Haruka’s window, chart a clear threshold so you don’t overspend.
o Certificates: Green and Gold Certs can bridge gaps—convert wisely when your pity is close.
Manage sanity during events
o Always clear event shops before farming permanent nodes. Use sanity potions on high-yield days and focus on mats Haruka needs for mastery and Module.
o Rotate Supply stages (EXP/LMD) in concentrated bursts; avoid bouncing mid-session, which wastes natural regen windows.
While Haruka’s arrival in Arknights (CN) has ignited excitement, it’s crucial to note that she remains exclusively available on the Chinese server, with no official release date announced for global versions. Players outside China could monitor Arknights’ official channels for updates. For those preparing, LootBar offers tailored guides, payment flexibility, and 24/7 support to streamline resource management—ideal for stockpiling Originite Prime and materials ahead of her potential worldwide debut. Remember: Haruka’s defensive prowess and thematic charm are worth the wait, but patience is key in ensuring your squad is ready to leverage her bubble-powered resilience when she finally arrives.✨
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