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Black Swan (Currency Wars)

Last updated 2026-05-03

Black Swan is a 5 cost Icon Off Field Off Field character featured in Currency Wars: Zero-Sum Game.

Character Details

Stat ✦✦ ✦✦✦
Icon HP HP Amplification 60% 108% 500%
Icon On Field Base On Field Strength 100 160 220
Icon Off Field Base Off Field Strength 200 320 2000
Icon SPD Amplification SPD Amplification 45% 60% 300%
Icon Healing Strength Base Healing Strength 60 60 60
Icon Shield Strength Base Shield Strength 60 60 60

Abilities

Ability Type Effect
Ability Decadence, False Twilight

Decadence, False Twilight
Skill (Change) Use during action. Black Swan acts at 200%/250%/300% SPD.
Deals Wind DMG equal to 300%/375%/1,500% of Black Swan's ATK to one designated enemy and adjacent targets. At the same time, there is a 100% base chance of reducing the DEF of the target and the adjacent targets by 20.0%/30.0%/40.0%, lasting for 3 turn(s).
Eidolon Linnutee Flyway

Bliss of Otherworld's Embrace
Ultimate (Change) Use when Energy is full.
Skill regenerates 30 Energy. Additionally, when "Arcana" deals DMG at the start of an enemy target's turn, Black Swan regenerates 0.5 Energy for each "Arcana" stack.

Inflicts "Epiphany" state on all enemy targets for 2 turn(s). Then deals Wind DMG to all enemy targets equal to 500%/625%/2,500% of Black Swan's ATK.
While in the "Epiphany" state, enemy targets take 25%/35%/50% increased DMG. For every 1 stack of "Arcana" inflicted, there is a 100% fixed chance to additionally increase the number of "Arcana" stacked this time by 1. And "Arcana" stacks won't be halved after dealing DMG at the start of the turn.
Ability Loom of Fate's Caprice

Loom of Fate's Caprice
Talent (Change) When enemy targets enter combat or receive 1 instance of DoT, they have a 65% base chance to be inflicted with 1 stacks of "Arcana." After the ally squad launches an attack, there is a 65% base chance to apply 1 stacks of "Arcana" to the target.
While afflicted with "Arcana," enemy targets are considered as also being Wind Sheared, Bleeding, Burned, and Shocked. At the start of each turn, they receive Wind DoT equal to 300%/375%/1,500% of Black Swan's ATK, after which the stacks are halved. Each stack of "Arcana" increases this DMG's multiplier by 20.0%/25.0%/100.0%. "Arcana" can stack up to 50 times. Stacks can exceed the limit, but excess stacks are removed after DMG is dealt.
DMG dealt by "Arcana" ignores 20% of the target's DEF. Only when "Arcana" deals DMG at the start of an enemy target's turn, adjacent targets receive 1 extra instance of Wind DoT equal to 300%/375%/1,500% of Black Swan's ATK.
Ally squad DMG dealt increases by 72%/90%/120%.

Unique Bond

Bond Destiny Diviner Icon Destiny Diviner
Bond Members
WindBond: The Planet of FestivitiesBond: DoTBond: Destiny DivinerBlack SwanOff Field Black Swan
Bond Effect
Black Swan can open the Fortunetelling Room after participating in a total of 2 battles, and can choose 1 Revelation Card to receive its enhancement.
  1. Black Swan can open the Fortunetelling Room after participating in battles, and can choose 1 Revelation Card to receive its enhancement.

Revelation Cards

When Black Swan opens the Fortunetelling Room, the player can choose 1 Revelation Card out of 3. Placing Black Swan on the field for the first time can also open the Fortunetelling Room.

Name Effect Gold Coin Cost Notes
Assertion At the start of each wave and when a Boss Enemy transitions phases, deals True DMG to all enemies equal to 10% of their respective Max HP. Only takes effect when Black Swan activates Character Empowerment. 5 Can only be purchased once.
Deep Arcana Increases "Arcana's" stack limit by 49. Only takes effect when Black Swan activates Character Empowerment. 5 Can only be purchased once.
Primal Arcana Enemies are immediately afflicted with 15 stack(s) of "Arcana" upon entering combat. The DMG multiplier for "Arcana" increases by 5%. Only takes effect when Black Swan activates Character Empowerment. 5 Can only be purchased once.
Agile Ally squad gains 16% SPD Amplification. 5 Can only be purchased once.
Lucky Strike Increases the drop rate of 5-Cost characters in the Store by 3%. 5 Can only be purchased once.
Blank Card Increases Black Swan's Off-Field Strength by 25%. 0 Always in stock when opening the Fortunetelling Room. Stackable.
Moment of Revelation Immediately obtain all Revelation Cards and three privileged equipment (Light Speed Propeller: Privilege, Decapitation Operation: Privilege, Charging Sail: Privilege).

Equipment Light Speed PropellerEquipment Decapitation OperationEquipment Charging Sail

0 Available immediately when obtaining 3-star Black Swan.

Off-Field Eidolon/Light Cone

Off-Field Eidolon

The following effects only apply when this character is off-field.

Icon Name Level
Eidolon Seven Pillars of Wisdom
Seven Pillars of Wisdom 1
Enemy targets afflicted with Wind Shear, Bleed, Burn, or Shock will have their corresponding Wind, Physical, Fire, or Lightning RES respectively reduced by 25%.
Eidolon Weep Not For Me, My Lamb
Weep Not For Me, My Lamb 2
When enemy targets enter combat, there is a 100% base chance to inflict 30 stack(s) of "Arcana" on them.
Eidolon As Above, So Below
As Above, So Below 3
Increases Black Swan's Independent DMG Amplification by 5%, and increases the ally squad's Independent DMG Amplification by 2%.
Eidolon In Tears We Gift
In Tears We Gift 4
While in the "Epiphany" state, enemy targets take 10% increased DMG. And at the start of every turn or when they get defeated, regenerates 8 Energy for Black Swan.
Eidolon Linnutee Flyway
Linnutee Flyway 5
Increases Black Swan's Independent DMG Amplification by 5%, and increases the ally squad's Independent DMG Amplification by 2%.
Eidolon Pantheon Merciful, Masses Pitiful
Pantheon Merciful, Masses Pitiful 6
Increases the max stackable count of "Arcana" by 30. When Character Empowerment is active, attacks from the ally squad increase the number of stacks of "Arcana" inflicted on the target by 1.

Off-Field Light Cone

Takes effect when the character equips this Light Cone and is off-field.

Light Cone Effect
Light Cone Reforged Remembrance Icon
Reforged Remembrance
Increases Black Swan's Independent DMG Amplification by 12%/18%/24%/30%/36%

Recommended Equipment

Equipment Tags Stats Effect Synthesis
Formula
Equipment Light Speed Propeller
Light Speed Propeller
SPD
DPS
Icon Break Efficiency Break Efficiency 25%
Icon SPD Amplification SPD Amplification 10%
During combat, for every 10 SPD the wearer has, they gain 2% On-Field Strength and 1% Off-Field Strength. Equipment Aether Drill + Equipment Roller Skates
Equipment Decapitation Operation
Decapitation Operation
Elite
DPS
Icon Break Efficiency Break Efficiency 25%
Icon SPD Amplification SPD Amplification 10%
Icon On Field On-Field Strength 20%
Icon Off Field Off-Field Strength 20%
Increases the wearer's DMG dealt to Elite and Boss targets by 40% and boosts Weakness Break Efficiency by 25%. Equipment Aether Drill + Equipment Peace Pistol
Equipment Bloodthirsty
Bloodthirsty
AoE ATK
DPS
Icon HP HP Amplification 10%
Icon On Field On-Field Strength 30%
Icon Off Field Off-Field Strength 30%
After the wearer defeats 1 enemies, DMG Amplification increases by 25%. Equipment Flower of Life + Equipment Folding Knife

Change History

Version 4.2

  • Adjusted abilities.
    • Loom of Fate's Caprice
      • Old: When enemy targets enter combat or receive 1 instance of DoT, they have a 65% base chance to be inflicted with 1 stacks of "Arcana." After the ally squad launches an attack, there is a 65% base chance to apply 1 stacks of "Arcana" to the target.
        While afflicted with "Arcana," enemy targets are considered as also being Wind Sheared, Bleeding, Burned, and Shocked. At the start of each turn, they receive Wind DoT equal to 300%/375%/1,500% of Black Swan's ATK, after which the stacks are halved. Each stack of "Arcana" increases this DMG's multiplier by 15.0%/18.8%/75.0%. "Arcana" can stack up to 50 times. Stacks can exceed the limit, but excess stacks are removed after DMG is dealt.
        DMG dealt by "Arcana" ignores 20% of the target's DEF. Only when "Arcana" deals DMG at the start of an enemy target's turn, adjacent targets receive 1 extra instance of Wind DoT equal to 300%/375%/1,500% of Black Swan's ATK.
        Ally squad DMG dealt increases by 72%/90%/120%.
      • New: When enemy targets enter combat or receive 1 instance of DoT, they have a 65% base chance to be inflicted with 1 stacks of "Arcana." After the ally squad launches an attack, there is a 65% base chance to apply 1 stacks of "Arcana" to the target.
        While afflicted with "Arcana," enemy targets are considered as also being Wind Sheared, Bleeding, Burned, and Shocked. At the start of each turn, they receive Wind DoT equal to 300%/375%/1,500% of Black Swan's ATK, after which the stacks are halved. Each stack of "Arcana" increases this DMG's multiplier by 20.0%/25.0%/100.0%. "Arcana" can stack up to 50 times. Stacks can exceed the limit, but excess stacks are removed after DMG is dealt.
        DMG dealt by "Arcana" ignores 20% of the target's DEF. Only when "Arcana" deals DMG at the start of an enemy target's turn, adjacent targets receive 1 extra instance of Wind DoT equal to 300%/375%/1,500% of Black Swan's ATK.
        Ally squad DMG dealt increases by 72%/90%/120%.

Version 4.0

  • Adjusted stats.
    • Old:
      • Icon SPD AmplificationSPD Amplification: 42%/60%/300%
    • New:
      • Icon SPD AmplificationSPD Amplification: 45%/60%/300%
  • Adjusted abilities.
    • Character Empowerment description
      • Old: Arcane Insight
        Inflicts stackable DoT "Arcana" on enemies. When "Arcana" triggers during enemy turns, this unit regenerates Energy. Ultimate can maintain "Arcana" stacks.
      • New: Arcane Insight
        Inflicts stackable DoT "Arcana" on enemies. When "Arcana" triggers during enemy turns, this unit regenerates Energy. The stackable count for "Arcana" can exceed the limit.
    • Decadence, False Twilight
      • Old: Use during action. Black Swan acts at 200%/250%/300% SPD.
        Deals Wind DMG equal to 300%/375%/1,500% of Black Swan's ATK to one designated enemy and adjacent targets. At the same time, there is a 100% base chance of inflicting 1 stack of "Arcana" on the target and the adjacent targets. Additionally, there is a 100% base chance of reducing the DEF of the target and adjacent targets by 20.0%/30.0%/40.0% for 3 turn(s).
      • New: Use during action. Black Swan acts at 200%/250%/300% SPD.
        Deals Wind DMG equal to 300%/375%/1,500% of Black Swan's ATK to one designated enemy and adjacent targets. At the same time, there is a 100% base chance of reducing the DEF of the target and the adjacent targets by 20.0%/30.0%/40.0%, lasting for 3 turn(s).
    • Bliss of Otherworld's Embrace
      • Old: Use when Energy is full.
        Skill regenerates 30 Energy. Additionally, when "Arcana" deals DMG at the start of an enemy target's turn, Black Swan regenerates 0.5 Energy for each "Arcana" stack.

        Inflicts "Epiphany" on all enemies for 2 turn(s).
        While afflicted with "Epiphany," enemies take 25%/35%/50% increased DMG in their turn. Additionally, if enemies are also inflicted with "Arcana," they are considered to be simultaneously afflicted with Wind Shear, Bleed, Burn, and Shock. After "Arcana" causes DMG at the start of each turn, its stacks are not reset. This non-reset effect of "Arcana" stacks can be triggered up to 1 time(s) for the duration of "Epiphany." The trigger count resets when "Epiphany" is applied again.
        Deals Wind DMG equal to 500%/625%/2,500% of Black Swan's ATK to all enemies.
      • New: Use when Energy is full.
        Skill regenerates 30 Energy. Additionally, when "Arcana" deals DMG at the start of an enemy target's turn, Black Swan regenerates 0.5 Energy for each "Arcana" stack.

        Inflicts "Epiphany" state on all enemy targets for 2 turn(s). Then deals Wind DMG to all enemy targets equal to 500%/625%/2,500% of Black Swan's ATK.
        While in the "Epiphany" state, enemy targets take 25%/35%/50% increased DMG. For every 1 stack of "Arcana" inflicted, there is a 100% fixed chance to additionally increase the number of "Arcana" stacked this time by 1. And "Arcana" stacks won't be halved after dealing DMG at the start of the turn.
    • Loom of Fate's Caprice
      • Old: When enemy targets enter combat or receive 1 instance of DoT, they have a 65% base chance to be inflicted with 1 stacks of "Arcana." After the ally squad launches an attack, there is a 65% base chance to apply 1 stacks of "Arcana" to the target.
        While afflicted with "Arcana," enemy targets receive Wind DoT equal to 300%/375%/1,500% of Black Swan's ATK at the start of each turn. Each stack of "Arcana" increases this DMG's multiplier by 15.0%/18.8%/75.0%, then resets to 1 stack. "Arcana" can stack up to 50 times.
        When "Arcana" deals DMG at the start of an enemy target's turn, Black Swan triggers additional effects based on the number of "Arcana" stacks inflicted on the target:
        When there are 3 or more stacks, deals Wind DoT equal to 300%/375%/1,500% of Black Swan's ATK to adjacent targets, with a 65% base chance of inflicting 1 stack of "Arcana" on adjacent targets.
        When there are 7 or more stacks, allows the current instance of DoT dealt to ignore 20% of the target's and adjacent targets' DEF.
        Increases DMG dealt by Black Swan by 72%/90%/120%.
      • New: When enemy targets enter combat or receive 1 instance of DoT, they have a 65% base chance to be inflicted with 1 stacks of "Arcana." After the ally squad launches an attack, there is a 65% base chance to apply 1 stacks of "Arcana" to the target.
        While afflicted with "Arcana," enemy targets are considered as also being Wind Sheared, Bleeding, Burned, and Shocked. At the start of each turn, they receive Wind DoT equal to 300%/375%/1,500% of Black Swan's ATK, after which the stacks are halved. Each stack of "Arcana" increases this DMG's multiplier by 15.0%/18.8%/75.0%. "Arcana" can stack up to 50 times. Stacks can exceed the limit, but excess stacks are removed after DMG is dealt.
        DMG dealt by "Arcana" ignores 20% of the target's DEF. Only when "Arcana" deals DMG at the start of an enemy target's turn, adjacent targets receive 1 extra instance of Wind DoT equal to 300%/375%/1,500% of Black Swan's ATK.
        Ally squad DMG dealt increases by 72%/90%/120%.
  • Adjusted Off-Field Eidolons.
    • Weep Not For Me, My Lamb
      • Old: When an enemy target afflicted with "Arcana" is defeated, there is a 100% base chance of inflicting 6 stack(s) of "Arcana" on adjacent targets.
      • New: When enemy targets enter combat, there is a 100% base chance to inflict 30 stack(s) of "Arcana" on them.
    • In Tears We Gift
      • Old: While in the "Epiphany" state, enemy targets have their Effect RES reduced by 10% and Black Swan regenerates 8 Energy at the start of these targets' turns or when they are defeated. This Energy regeneration effect can only trigger up to 1 time while "Epiphany" lasts. The trigger count is reset when "Epiphany" is applied again.
      • New: While in the "Epiphany" state, enemy targets take 10% increased DMG. And at the start of every turn or when they get defeated, regenerates 8 Energy for Black Swan.
    • Pantheon Merciful, Masses Pitiful
      • Old: When character is empowered, attacks from the ally squad increase the target's "Arcana" stack by 1.
      • New: Increases the max stackable count of "Arcana" by 30. When Character Empowerment is active, attacks from the ally squad increase the number of stacks of "Arcana" inflicted on the target by 1.

Version 3.8

  • Adjusted stats.
    • Old:
      • Icon SPD AmplificationSPD Amplification: 24%/36%/300%
    • New:
      • Icon SPD AmplificationSPD Amplification: 42%/60%/300%

Version 3.7

  • Black Swan (Currency Wars) was released.

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