Overview
Serval is a 4★ Lightning Erudition from Jarilo-VI, playing Sub-DPS in most teams. Lightning Erudition AoE DPS who extends Shock duration on enemies.
How to Play
Serval clears waves through AoE. Spread debuffs or Breaks across all targets, then detonate with Skill and Ultimate on the largest cluster. Apply effects to the full wave first, then funnel damage through AoE bursts.
Optimal Rotation
Turn 1: Serval Ultimate on the full wave → Skill on the largest cluster → Basic Attacks until Ultimate returns. In MoC, Break side targets first so AoE passives trigger.
Strengths
Serval excels in Lightning Erudition teams from Jarilo-VI. Flexible off-field value that frees Skill Points for your Main DPS. As a 4★, they punch above their rarity with the right investment.
Weaknesses
Serval is weaker on pure single-target boss floors unless adds spawn mid-fight. Bosses with no waves reduce AoE value.
Investment Priority
E0 Serval clears story and Simulated Universe. For Memory of Chaos, level talents to at least 6/8/8, farm recommended relics from their build page, and hit Speed breakpoints with SPD boots. Max a 4★ Light Cone at S5 before chasing Eidolons — duplicates are cheaper and scale well.
Serval best build summary
For the current meta, Serval is a 4★ Lightning Erudition Sub-DPS. Serval excels as a Sub-DPS on the Erudition path. This build guide covers relic sets, light cones, stat priorities, and team compositions updated for Version 3.4. Prioritize these relic directions: The Ashblazing Grand Duke (4pc); Genius of Brilliant Stars (4pc). Top Light Cone options include The Birth of the Self. Full stat priorities and tiered gear lists live on the Serval build page.
Best Serval team synergy
Serval performs best when teammates cover sustain and either buffs or debuffs that match their kit. Erudition Core: Serval / Bronya / Tingyun / Luocha — Flexible template — swap supports based on your roster and content. Meta Template: Serval / Sparkle / Huohuo / Acheron — Adjust for your account — focus on path and element synergy. Compare ready-made rotations in the StarPatch teams database, then open each teammate's build page before farming.
Serval investment & farming order
Spend Trailblaze Power in this order for Serval: character level and ascension → Light Cone level → major traces (Ultimate → Skill → Basic Attack) → recommended relic sets. Eidolons: E0 Serval is viable for all story and most endgame content. Higher Eidolons improve damage, comfort, or team utility but are not required. Use the farming guide for domain routing, and redeem active promo codes for Guides and Aether before long farm sessions.
Serval FAQ
Is Serval worth building? If you need a Sub-DPS on the Erudition path or Lightning coverage, yes — start with the linked build page. What should you farm first? Levels and Light Cones before relics. Players looking at Serval often also check Kafka, Acheron, Silver Wolf, Topaz & Numby. For pull priority context, compare them on the StarPatch tier list after each patch.