Hathor
"Express Courier"
Overview
Updated: Apr 29, 2026Hathor is an S-Rank Lakshana Solid DPS who channels her courier efficiency through the Express Delivery Power system. She accumulates stacks to fuel devastating Cyclone Strikes during her Emergency Delivery state, riding a motorcycle made of thorns.
Skills
Basic Attack: Thorn Barrage
Performs up to 5 consecutive thorn strikes dealing Lakshana DMG.
Five-Star Tracking
Hold to charge and apply tracking mark. Grants 3 Express Delivery Power if target attacks during 5s effect. Tap for quick Lakshana DMG.
Emergency Delivery
Enters Emergency Delivery state. Skill upgrades to Cyclone Strike (thorn motorcycle barrage). ATK bonus based on Express Delivery Power stacks.
Quick Delivery
Quick thorn strike dealing Lakshana DMG on entry. Generates Express Delivery Power.
Express Efficiency
Express Delivery Power gained from Skill (+2), Five-Star Tracking (+3), Critical Riposte (+1/5s), defeating targets (+1). Consumed by Cyclone Strike.
Overview
Hathor is an efficient courier of the Sterry Express who enjoys creating comprehensive task schedules. In combat, she channels this efficiency through her Express Delivery Power system — accumulating stacks to fuel devastating Cyclone Strikes during her Emergency Delivery state. She rides a motorcycle made of thorns for her Ultimate, delivering burst damage in rapid succession.
Her defining strength is the Cyclone Strike loop during Emergency Delivery: each consecutive strike becomes stronger (via A4 CRIT stacking), creating an escalating burst window that rewards sustained field time.
Key Mechanics
Express Delivery Power (Stack System)
| Source | Stacks Gained |
|---|---|
| Skill cast (tap) | +2 |
| Five-Star Tracking (hold Skill, target attacks) | +3 |
| Critical Riposte | +1 per 5 seconds |
| Defeating targets | +1 per kill |
| A1 Enhancement | First Skill hold grants 6 stacks |
| A2 Enhancement | Stacks granted when tracking effects expire |
| Usage | Effect |
|---|---|
| Emergency Delivery ATK bonus | Scales with stack count |
| Cyclone Strike consumption | Spends stacks for damage |
| Optimal Entry | Build maximum stacks before activating Ultimate |
Build as many stacks as possible before using Ultimate. The ATK bonus during Emergency Delivery scales directly with your stack count at activation.
Emergency Delivery State (Ultimate)
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Activation | Ultimate (Feast of Gluttony) |
| Skill Upgrade | Becomes Cyclone Strike (thorn motorcycle barrage) |
| ATK Bonus | Based on Express Delivery Power at activation |
| Movement Speed | Increased during state |
| Stack Generation | No longer gains stacks during this state |
| Termination | Ends when switching characters |
| A4 Enhancement | +25% CRIT Chance per Cyclone Strike (resets on exit) |
| A6 Enhancement | +30% CRIT DMG during entire state |
Emergency Delivery is Hathor’s primary damage window. Do NOT switch characters during this state — it ends immediately. Spam Cyclone Strike continuously for maximum burst output.
Five-Star Tracking (Counter Mechanic)
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Activation | Hold Skill during charge |
| Duration | 5 seconds |
| Trigger | Target attacks during effect |
| Reward | 3 Express Delivery Power stacks |
| Strategy | Use against Bosses with predictable attack patterns |
Five-Star Tracking is a counter mechanic that rewards reading enemy attack patterns. Against Bosses, hold Skill right before their attack animation for guaranteed stack generation.
Best Build
Arc (Weapon)
| Priority | Arc | Why |
|---|---|---|
| BiS | Street Boxer | Offensive bonuses suited to burst DPS playstyle |
| Alt | Shadow Creed | General CRIT scaling for Cyclone Strike |
| Budget | Lost Radiance | Accessible option with energy generation |
Cartridge Set
Street Boxer (4-piece) provides offensive bonuses that complement Hathor’s burst-focused Emergency Delivery playstyle.
Alternative: Shadow Creed for maximum CRIT stacking.
Stat Priority
| Slot | Main Stat | Sub-Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1 | ATK% | CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Lakshana DMG% |
| Module 2 | Lakshana DMG% | CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% |
| Module 3 | CRIT DMG | ATK% > CRIT Rate > Energy Regen |
ATK% is the top priority because it scales all damage including Cyclone Strike. CRIT DMG is especially valuable because A6 provides +30% CRIT DMG in Emergency Delivery, and A4 provides escalating CRIT Rate per Cyclone Strike (reducing the need for CRIT Rate substats).
Skill Priority
Ultimate > Skill > Support Skill > Basic Attack
Ultimate receives the highest priority because Emergency Delivery is Hathor’s entire damage identity.
Awakening Priority
| Priority | Level | Effect | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | A4 | Engine Resonance — +25% CRIT per Cyclone Strike | Escalating burst — 3rd Strike = 75% bonus CRIT |
| 2nd | A6 | Daily Life Walkthrough — +30% CRIT DMG in Emergency Delivery | Unconditional burst amplifier |
| 3rd | A1 | Elite Courier — First Skill hold grants 6 stacks | Faster stack building |
| 4th | A5 | Regular Sandwich — +1% DMG per stack gained (up to 15%) | Scaling damage bonus |
| 5th | A2 | Thorn Dominion — Stacks when tracking expires | More consistent stack generation |
| 6th | A3 | Lost Wings — +15% damage to non-Boss targets | Mob content only |
A4 is transformative: each consecutive Cyclone Strike gains +25% CRIT Chance. By the 3rd strike, Hathor has +75% bonus CRIT, making every subsequent hit nearly guaranteed to crit.
Resonance
| Level | Effect |
|---|---|
| R1 Doubled Capacity | Increases skill levels by 1 |
| R2 Unhindered Passage | Ignores 10% of target’s DEF in Emergency Delivery |
R2 provides a flat DEF ignore that benefits all damage during the burst window, making it especially valuable against high-DEF bosses.
Best Teams
Energy Generation Team
| Slot | Character | Element | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main DPS | Chiz | Cosmos | Grain DPS |
| Sub DPS | [Esper Zero](/characters/esper-zero/) | Cosmos | Rift Blossom + passive healing |
| Support | Jiuyuan | Lakshana | Charged reaction + energy |
| Healer/DPS | Hathor | Lakshana | Healing + Remora trigger + burst |
Hathor provides Remora triggers (Cosmos→Lakshana) and contributes significant burst damage during Emergency Delivery windows. Dual Lakshana with Jiuyuan provides elemental resonance.
Budget Sustain Team
| Slot | Character | Element | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main DPS | Nanally | Anima | Authority DPS |
| Healer | Edgar | Cosmos | Sustained healing |
| Sub DPS | Hathor | Lakshana | Burst DPS + Remora trigger |
| Buffer | Haniel | Psyche | ATK buff + Nova trigger |
Hathor fills the sub-DPS role, contributing burst damage during Nanally’s Authority downtime while providing Remora triggers from element switching.
V1.1 Stain Team
| Slot | Character | Element | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main DPS | Chaos | Lakshana | Crime Charge DPS |
| Sub DPS | Hathor | Lakshana | Burst + Lakshana resonance |
| Sub DPS | [Esper Zero](/characters/esper-zero/) | Cosmos | Blossom + passive healing |
| Buffer | Haniel | Psyche | ATK buff + Nova trigger |
Dual Lakshana provides elemental resonance for both Chaos and Hathor. Hathor covers field time during Chaos’s cooldowns with Emergency Delivery burst.
Gameplay Tips
Hathor’s standard rotation begins with building Express Delivery Power stacks: hold Skill (Five-Star Tracking) against enemies with predictable attacks for +3 stacks, tap Skill for +2 stacks, and use Support Skill entries for additional generation. Once stacks are maximized, activate Ultimate to enter Emergency Delivery.
During Emergency Delivery, spam Cyclone Strike continuously. Do NOT switch characters — the state ends immediately on switch. With A4, each consecutive Cyclone Strike gains +25% CRIT Chance, so the longer you stay in the state, the stronger each hit becomes. This creates an escalating damage curve that rewards sustained field time.
The 12-second Remora extension (from Lakshana→Cosmos switching) makes Hathor valuable even as a quick-swap character. Enter with Support Skill to trigger Remora, then build stacks for the next Emergency Delivery window.
Against Bosses, learn their attack patterns to consistently trigger Five-Star Tracking. The 3-stack reward from successful counters significantly accelerates stack building.
Trivia
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name Origin | Egyptian goddess Hathor — goddess of love, beauty, and music |
| Design | Has only one wing, symbolizing fallen angels or broken beings |
| Unique Trait | One of only two characters that can ride a motorcycle (with Esper Zero) |
| Affiliation | Sterry Express courier |
| Personality | Obsessed with efficiency and comprehensive task schedules |
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