Baicang
"White Aspect"
Overview
Updated: Apr 29, 2026Baicang is an S-Rank Incantation Synthesis DPS whose combat revolves around generating three types of Power Words on enemies — Bless, Silence, and Objurgate — each triggering different effects during his domain Ultimate. He is the captain of ETD-4 within the Bureau of Anomaly Control.
Skills
Basic Attack: Formless Words
Performs up to 4 consecutive book strikes dealing Incantation DMG. Every 3 hits generates a Bless Power Word.
Unrestrained Words
After dodge: generates Silence (single-target). After Formless/Unrestrained Words: generates Objurgate (AoE). Consumes 3% current HP.
Domain of Words
Creates a domain that triggers all Power Words on field. Bless heals, Silence deals single-target burst, Objurgate deals AoE damage.
Silent Entry
Quick entry dealing Incantation DMG. Generates a Silence Power Word.
Word Authority
ATK +20% base. Generating Power Words costs 3% current HP (halved below 50% HP). Maximum 3 Power Words on field (4 at A3).
Overview
Baicang is the captain of ETD-4 within the Bureau of Anomaly Control. His combat style revolves around generating three types of Power Words on enemies — Bless, Silence, and Objurgate — each triggering different effects during his domain Ultimate. He has strong synergy with other ETD-4 members (Skia, Fadia, Lacrimosa) through special interaction mechanics.
His defining strength is the Domain of Words: when activated with maximum Power Words on field, it triggers a devastating combination of healing, single-target burst, and AoE damage simultaneously.
Key Mechanics
Power Word System
| Power Word | Generation Method | Domain Effect | HP Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bless | Every 3 Basic Attack hits | Heals Baicang for 5% Max HP | 3% current HP |
| Silence | Skill after dodge, Support Skill | High single-target damage | 3% current HP |
| Objurgate | Skill after Formless/Unrestrained Words | AoE damage | 3% current HP |
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Maximum on Field | 3 (4 at A3) |
| HP Cost | 3% current HP per generation (halved below 50% HP) |
| Detonation | Domain of Words (Ultimate) triggers all active Power Words |
| Optimal Setup | Fill all Power Word slots before activating Domain |
Power Word generation costs HP, making sustained healing or shielding important for Baicang teams. At A4, Domain triggers restore +5% Max HP per Power Word, partially offsetting the HP cost.
Domain of Words (Ultimate)
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Effect | Triggers all Power Words on field simultaneously |
| Duration | Standard (16s at A5) |
| A1 Enhancement | Silence trigger: +30% next Skill DMG. Objurgate trigger: -4s Skill CD |
| A4 Enhancement | +5% Max HP restored per Power Word trigger |
| A5 Enhancement | Duration extended to 16 seconds |
| A6 Enhancement | +30% CRIT Rate during entire domain |
Domain of Words is Baicang’s primary damage window. Enter with maximum Power Words for the strongest burst, then continue generating and detonating Power Words within the domain for sustained damage.
HP Management
| HP Range | Power Word Cost | Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| Above 50% | 3% current HP per generation | Generate aggressively |
| Below 50% | 1.5% current HP per generation | Cost halved — safe to spam |
| A4 Recovery | +5% Max HP per Power Word in domain | Domain partially heals back the cost |
Baicang’s HP cost mechanic means he benefits greatly from healers (Edgar) or tanks (Fadia) who can offset the self-damage.
Best Build
Arc (Weapon)
| Priority | Arc | Why |
|---|---|---|
| BiS | Crimson: Twin Butterflies | Offensive bonuses suited to sustained damage style |
| Alt | Lost Radiance | Energy generation for faster Domain cycling |
| Budget | Devil’s Blood: Curse | Accessible option with offensive bonuses |
Cartridge Set
Crimson: Twin Butterflies (4-piece) provides offensive bonuses that complement Baicang’s sustained Power Word generation and Domain burst.
Alternative: Lost Radiance for maximum Domain uptime.
Stat Priority
| Slot | Main Stat | Sub-Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1 | ATK% | CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > Incantation DMG% |
| Module 2 | Incantation DMG% | CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK% |
| Module 3 | CRIT Rate | CRIT DMG > ATK% > Energy Regen |
ATK% is the top priority because of the base +20% ATK passive and Power Word damage scaling. CRIT Rate synergizes with A6 (+30% during Domain), so aim for ~40% base CRIT Rate → 70% during Domain.
Skill Priority
Ultimate > Skill > Basic Attack > Support Skill
Ultimate receives the highest priority because Domain of Words is Baicang’s primary damage window and scales with level.
Awakening Priority
| Priority | Level | Effect | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | A3 | Curses Spoken Into Being — Power Word limit to 4 | +33% more Power Words per Domain = +33% more damage |
| 2nd | A6 | White Aspect — +30% CRIT Rate during Domain | Massive burst amplification |
| 3rd | A5 | In Honor of Moonlight — Domain duration to 16s | More time to generate and detonate Power Words |
| 4th | A2 | Soul Caller — +6% ATK per Power Word (up to 4 stacks) | Scaling ATK bonus |
| 5th | A4 | Or Perhaps Blessings — +5% Max HP per trigger in Domain | Sustain during Domain |
| 6th | A1 | Yo, Captain! — +30% Skill DMG on Silence, -4s CD on Objurgate | Rotation acceleration |
A3 is the most impactful awakening because it increases the Power Word cap from 3 to 4, directly increasing Domain burst damage by 33%.
Resonance
| Level | Effect |
|---|---|
| R1 Earth Sequence | Increases skill levels by 1 |
| R2 Remained Captain | Grants all allies 20% ATK and Execution effect during Domain |
R2 is extremely powerful — 20% team ATK during Domain makes Baicang a team buffer in addition to being a DPS.
ETD-4 Synergy
| Teammate | Trigger | Effect | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skia | Switch to Baicang while Skia is in stealth | Immediate attack + Silence generation | 30s |
| Fadia | Fadia’s HP drops below 20% | Baicang attacks and heals her + generates Silence | 30s |
| Lacrimosa | Switch to Baicang while Lacrimosa is in bat form | Triggers a super jump | 30s |
These synergies provide free Silence generation and bonus attacks, making full ETD-4 teams more efficient at Power Word cycling.
Best Teams
Full ETD-4 Team
| Slot | Character | Element | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main DPS | Baicang | Incantation | Power Word DPS |
| Buffer | Sakiri | Incantation | ATK buff + Incantation resonance |
| Sub DPS | Skia | Lakshana | Stealth burst + Silence trigger |
| Tank | Fadia | Psyche | Damage redirect + HP threshold trigger |
The signature ETD-4 team. Skia’s stealth triggers free Silence generation, Fadia’s HP threshold triggers bonus attacks, and Sakiri provides the ATK buff that amplifies all Power Word damage.
Discord Break Team
| Slot | Character | Element | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main DPS | Baicang | Incantation | Power Word DPS |
| Breaker | Daffodill | Chaos | Break specialist + Scorch trigger |
| Buffer | Sakiri | Incantation | ATK buff + Incantation resonance |
| Tank | Fadia | Psyche | Damage redirect |
Daffodill provides Scorch triggers (Chaos→Incantation) and Break specialization. Baicang’s Domain burst during Break windows deals massive damage.
Sustain Team
| Slot | Character | Element | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main DPS | Baicang | Incantation | Power Word DPS |
| Healer | Edgar | Cosmos | Sustained healing for HP cost |
| Sub DPS | Skia | Lakshana | Stealth burst |
| Tank | Fadia | Psyche | Damage redirect |
Edgar’s sustained healing offsets Baicang’s HP cost from Power Word generation. The healing domain (13s) aligns well with Baicang’s Domain duration (16s at A5).
Gameplay Tips
Baicang’s standard rotation begins with Power Word setup: Basic Attack combo (3 hits = Bless) → Dodge → Skill (Silence) → Basic Attack combo → Skill (Objurgate). Once 3-4 Power Words are on field, activate Domain of Words for simultaneous detonation.
During Domain, continue generating and detonating Power Words. The A1 enhancement (+30% Skill DMG on Silence trigger, -4s CD on Objurgate trigger) accelerates the rotation within Domain, allowing multiple cycles of generation → detonation.
Alternate between Formless Words (Basic Attack) and Unrestrained Words (Skill variants) to generate different Power Word types. Silence (from dodge → Skill) is highest single-target damage; Objurgate (from combo → Skill) is best for AoE.
Enter Domain with maximum Power Words on field for the strongest initial burst. At A3 (4 Power Words), this means setting up 4 Words before Ultimate activation.
Manage HP carefully: Power Word generation costs 3% current HP. Below 50% HP, the cost halves to 1.5%. Teams without dedicated healing should be cautious about over-generating Power Words outside of Domain (where A4 provides healing).
Trivia
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name | 白藏 (Báicáng) — “White Hidden/Stored” |
| Title | Captain of ETD-4, Bureau of Anomaly Control |
| Design | Scholarly aesthetic with mystical book weapon |
| Specialty | Power Word system — unique in NTE |
| Team Synergy | Special interactions with all ETD-4 members |
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