Lucia: Pyroath is Punishing: Gray Raven’s definitive Fire DPS—built for fast-paced combat, slick animations, and melt-your-screen burst potential. With her signature sword Flamewing of Dawn ignited by fire, she delivers one of the highest damage ceilings in the current meta.
But Pyroath isn’t just flashy—she’s efficient. With the right team, orb control, and gear setup, she becomes a top-tier unit in both Phantom Pain Cage (PPC) and Norman Revival Plan. She excels in AoE-heavy content, and with the proper build, she can dominate boss fights through precise Signature rotations and sustained elemental damage.
This guide walks through everything you need to know to maximize Lucia’s power: gear recommendations, optimal memory sets, meta team comps, skill rotation tips, and investment advice. Whether you're a new Commandant or a veteran chasing leaderboard clears, this guide will help you make the most of her fiery potential.
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Who Is Lucia: Pyroath?
- Role: S-Rank Fire DPS Construct
- Element: Fire
- Weapon: Flamewing of Dawn (6★)
- Specialty: Fast rotation, signature burst, consistent uptime, and multiple warzone wave destroyer
Lucia thrives in fast rotation teams and excels at delivering burst damage multiple times. She shines when paired with Amplifiers like Vera: Geiravor, who fuel her elemental output and help her rotations easier and faster.
She’s viable in all major content:
- Phantom Pain Cage: Top scorer vs latest bosses
- Norman Revival Plan: Fire-clear staple
- Warzone: Fast wave clearing
- End-game modes: Stylish, satisfying, and reliable
Core Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths:
Top-tier AoE and burst potentialFluid and fast orb usageScales well with gear and team synergyFlashy animations and satisfying gameplay
Weaknesses:
- Signature Weapon is highly recommended
- The very high skill ceiling
- There are so many versions of different rotation
Different Memory Builds
Best set and build for Fire contents
Recommended memory:
- 4Heraclitus, 4Cottie – to spam and ultimately multiple times
Resonance Priority:
- Top: Attack
- Bottom: Ultimate / Signature Move
Best set and build for Plasma contents
Recommended memory:
- 4Heraclitus, 2Cottie, and 2 Wilde – to spam and ultimate multiple times. Additional Plasma damage
Resonance Priority:
- Top: Attack
- Bottom: Ultimate / Signature Move
Best Weapon & CUB
Weapon
- Flamewing of Dawn – Pyroath’s signature weapon
- Mist Netherlight – 5-star alternative
CUB Options
- Corvus - Best-in-slot for burst damage and orb enhancements
- Wrathfang - for fire enhancements and orb enhancements
Best Team Compositions
Lucia works best in structured Fire teams and Plasma teams for PPC and Warzone game modes.
Standard Fire Team:
- Lucia: Pyroath (DPS)
- Vera: Geraivor (Amplifier/Sub-DPS)
- Watanabe: Epitaph(Shred/Tank)
Plasma Team:
- Lucia: Pyroath (DPS)
- Lilith: Daemonissa (Amplifier/Plasma Battery Charger)
- Nanami: Star Trail (Shred/Tank/Sub-DPS)
Mode Performance Breakdown
Mode |
Rating |
Notes |
Phantom Pain Cage |
5/5 |
One of the fastest bursts and the highest damage ceiling |
Warzone |
5/5 |
DPS with the fastest wave-clearing |
Clash Reflection |
5/5 |
Can challenge anything you throw at her |
Norman Revival Plan |
5/5 |
Easily stomps the game mode |
Should You Invest in Pyroath?
Lucia: Pyroath is one of the smartest DPS investments in the game—especially if you’re committed to a Fire team and fire warzone
Rank-by-Rank Overview:
- S: Solid baseline, but needs orb support and a strong Amplifier to shine.
- SS: Smoother orb rotation and better Signature uptime—an ideal breakpoint for casual and mid-tier content.
- SS3: The ideal power spike. At this level, her energy issues simply go away. Spamming ultimate or signature move at this investment won't be an issue.
- SSS: Huge spike in Signature Move damage. Excellent for high-end Phantom Pain Cage scoring and Norman clears.
- SSS+: Peak performance. At this level, Lucia becomes one of the top Fire DPS Constructs in the entire game.
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Conclusion
Lucia: Pyroath isn’t just meta—she’s the definition of Fire-based dominance in Punishing: Gray Raven. Her high-speed swordplay, elemental burst, and stylish kit make her a fan-favorite DPS and a core member of any serious Fire team. Whether you’re clearing Norman affix bosses or optimizing score in Phantom Pain Cage, Pyroath delivers consistent performance with satisfying flair.
Her value grows exponentially with investment. At S-rank, she’s a great entry point into Fire comps. At SS, her orb flow becomes smoother. At SSS+, she becomes a leaderboard-worthy Construct capable of carrying high-difficulty content on her own. Few characters scale as elegantly as Pyroath does with the right support.
She also benefits greatly from synergy with Amplifiers like Vera: Geiravor, whose QTE field and energy support create the ideal burst window for Pyroath’s Signature Move. With the right setup, you can loop bursts, maximize uptime, and create a rhythm of perfectly timed rotations.
Lucia is also extremely viable across all game modes—Warzone, Norman Revival Plan, Phantom Pain Cage, and even Co-op—thanks to her fast combos and strong AoE presence. Her gameplay loop rewards precision and timing, making her not only effective but deeply satisfying to use.
With a strong kit, wide mode applicability, and long-term viability, Pyroath remains one of the smartest elemental DPS investments in 2025. Whether you play for score, aesthetics, or both, Lucia is the Construct that delivers.
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