Hugin
The Raven's Beak
Detective
★★★★★
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GravitasSignature Weapon: Sword + GunCombat Style:Striker DPSIdentity:Heroprotagonistdpsbalancedstarter
Trait: Detective's TraitBorn from the depths of the mind. Used to awaken the Detective's Psyche.A thought that emerges forth from amid layers of rigorous logic...Hugin or Munin: the builds are not identical
Both Detectives share their base stats, ability names and Psyches, but 14 of their 15 ability multipliers diverge. Compare them side by side.
The Silver Palace MC, explained
Hugin is one of the two versions of the Detective. Where the raven names come from, and what picking the male or female MC changes.
S tier (Build around them)
Thus Spake the Raven leaves a Gravity Field that applies Time Dilation, and no other carry provides its own crowd control. Occam's Razor turns parries into Gravity Overdrive, so defending feeds the loop rather than interrupting it. Hugin's damage sits in the 4th combo hit at 288% by Lv.20, the Lv.2 charged attack and the Tactical Assault, which makes him the charged-attack and swap-in build of the two Detectives. He is guaranteed on every account, so every other S-tier pick stays a choice rather than a requirement.
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HP5,292
ATK529
DEF529About Hugin
"Let's cut to the chase. Can't have the witness dying before the testimony is taken." Hugin is the male build of the Detective, the protagonist of Silver Palace, carrying the banner 'The Raven's Beak' (the female build carries 'The Raven's Claws'). Rational, reliable, clear-minded, and efficient, he is gifted with powerful skills of observation and analysis, and driven by loss he searches for the truth behind the death of a loved one. After leaving Silvernia for three years following a disaster, he has returned to a city where conspiracies fester beneath the facade of peace, and where a fragile justice system and opaque noble politics have set the stage for those who seek the truth. This is the golden age of detectives. A preview build's Character Identity screen confirms Hugin as a Gravitas character with a Striker DPS Combat Style and Hero identity. His kit: Basic Attack 'Double-Edged Sword: Truth & Deceit' is a 5-hit Gravitas combo that builds Ammunition and can chain into Skill 'Raven Slayer', Ultimate 'Thus Spake the Raven' leaps into a powerful attack that creates a time-dilating Gravity Field, Tactical Assault '"One-Half" of a Retaliation' is a flurry switch-in attack that builds Gravity Overdrive, and Passive 'Occam's Razor' stacks Ultimate DMG off Raven Slayer's Charged Shot and grants Gravity Overdrive on a successful parry. See Munin for the shared protagonist profile.
In the Dichotomy Beta story, Hugin is the same returning protagonist covered in the Detective profile: branded the 'queen slayer' after the Evermore disaster, back in Silvernia to trace the marked bullet that killed his sibling, and pulled by Chief Inspector Lorin into the Nameless Ashes case that becomes the Cinderellas. The beta follows a single Detective, and the male and female builds share this story. See the Munin profile and the Silver Palace story recap for the full account.
- Personality
- The male Detective. Rational, reliable, clear-minded, and efficient, searching for the truth behind the death of a loved one.
- Appearance
- Light lavender hair and denim blue irises with bright red pupils. He typically has a calculated expression. Wears a black hat with white ribbon, white shirt with black leather vest, and fights with a silvery cane, gun, and silver sword. A raven motif is prominent in his design.
Interactive investigation map
See where Hugin fits on the Detective Board
Trace Hugin's ties to other characters, factions, locations, and lore on Silvernia's interactive investigation wall. Drag cards, isolate a subject, and follow each string to its evidence.
Hugin Gameplay Showcase (Dichotomy beta)
Gameplay and ultimate footage recorded during the Silver Palace Dichotomy beta, 57 seconds.
The male Detective build, The Raven's Beak, in action, captured from the Dichotomy beta.
Skills
Levelling all 5 of Hugin's skills to Lv. 10 each, and unlocking every node, costs 221,810 Ounce plus Hero's Instinct, Hero's Insight, Hero's Challenge, Hero's Legacy, Everburning Chain Sword and Twin Argent Strands. Hugin's Identity is Hero, which is what puts the Hero line on this list rather than another Identity's.
Double-Edged Sword: Truth & Deceit
Press the Basic Attack button to perform a combo of up to 5 hits, dealing Gravitas DMG. The 3rd hit grants 1 Ammunition. The 5th hit grants 2 Ammunition. The 5th hit can directly chain into the 3rd hit of Raven Slayer by consuming 1 Ammunition and pressing the Skill button. Parrying an enemy attack will not break the Basic Attack combo.
Upon triggering a Perfect Dodge, press the Basic Attack button to immediately unleash the 5th hit of the Basic Attack combo, interrupting any enemies hit.
Charged Attack
Lv. 1: Hold the Basic Attack button to unleash a flurry of attacks, dealing Gravitas DMG. Lv. 2: Hold the Basic Attack button to unleash a flurry of attacks, dealing Gravitas DMG and granting 1 Ammunition. Additionally grants 15 Gravity Overdrive upon hitting an enemy.
Before the 3rd hit of Raven Slayer ends, press the Basic Attack button to immediately unleash a Lv. 2 Charged Attack.
Pursuit Attack
After Dodging or during a Dash, press the Basic Attack button to unleash a Pursuit Attack, dealing Gravitas DMG.
Master the ephemeral truths, and leverage the shadowing schemes.
Values by skill level
| Level | 1st-hit DMG | 2nd-hit DMG | 3rd-hit DMG | 4th-hit DMG | 5th-hit DMG | Lv. 1 Charged Attack | Lv. 2 Charged Attack | Perfect Dodge Counter | Pursuit Attack DMG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lv. 1 | 26.3% | 33.4% | 38.2% | 66.9% | 114.6% | 59.7% | 143.3% | 95.5% | 47.8% |
| Lv. 5 | 35.7% | 45.5% | 52% | 91% | 155.9% | 81.2% | 194.9% | 129.9% | 65% |
| Lv. 10 | 52.5% | 66.8% | 76.4% | 133.6% | 229.1% | 119.3% | 286.4% | 190.9% | 95.5% |
| Lv. 15 | 77.1% | 98.2% | 112.2% | 196.4% | 336.6% | 175.3% | 420.8% | 280.5% | 140.3% |
| Lv. 20 | 113.4% | 144.3% | 164.9% | 288.5% | 494.6% | 257.6% | 618.3% | 412.2% | 206.1% |
Nodes
CRIT DMG +7.5%
Ounce×1,695
Hero's Instinct×2CRIT DMG +7.5%Ounce×1,440Hero's Instinct×4Show upgrade costs by level
Ounce×1,250Hero's Instinct×3Ounce×2,325Hero's Instinct×5Ounce×3,400
Hero's Insight×3Ounce×4,475Hero's Insight×5Ounce×5,550
Hero's Challenge×3Ounce×6,625Hero's Challenge×5Ounce×7,700
Hero's Legacy×3
Everburning Chain Sword×1Ounce×8,775Hero's Legacy×5Everburning Chain Sword×2Ounce×9,850Hero's Legacy×8Everburning Chain Sword×3
Twin Argent Strands×1
Raven Slayer
Press the Skill button to consume 1 Ammunition and fire off a shot dealing Gravitas DMG. Up to 3 shots can be fired in a row, accumulating 10/20/30 Gravity Overdrive respectively.
The 2nd shot can directly be chained into the 5th hit of a Basic Attack combo by pressing the Basic Attack button.
Upon reaching full Gravity Overdrive, hold the Skill button to consume it all and unleash a Charged Shot that pierces all enemies in its path, dealing Gravitas DMG and increasing Ultimate DMG by 6 for 10%s.
Max Ammunition: 6. Max Gravity Overdrive: 100.
Keep your evidence as plentiful and ready as your ammunition.
Values by skill level
| Level | Skill DMG | 1st-hit DMG | 2nd-hit DMG | 3rd-hit DMG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lv. 1 | 223.3% | 26.3% | 46.6% | 71.6% |
| Lv. 5 | 303.8% | 35.7% | 63.3% | 97.5% |
| Lv. 10 | 446.3% | 52.5% | 93.1% | 143.2% |
| Lv. 15 | 655.8% | 77.1% | 136.8% | 210.4% |
| Lv. 20 | 963.5% | 113.4% | 200.9% | 309.1% |
Nodes
CRIT DMG +7.5%Ounce×1,440Hero's Insight×2CRIT DMG +7.5%Ounce×1,820Hero's Insight×4CRIT DMG +7.5%Ounce×1,945Hero's Challenge×2Everburning Chain Sword×1Show upgrade costs by level
Ounce×1,250Hero's Instinct×3Ounce×2,325Hero's Instinct×5Ounce×3,400Hero's Insight×3Ounce×4,475Hero's Insight×5Ounce×5,550Hero's Challenge×3Ounce×6,625Hero's Challenge×5Ounce×7,700Hero's Legacy×3Everburning Chain Sword×1Ounce×8,775Hero's Legacy×5Everburning Chain Sword×2Ounce×9,850Hero's Legacy×8Everburning Chain Sword×3Twin Argent Strands×1
Thus Spake the Raven
Upon reaching full charge, press the Ultimate button to leap into the air and unleash a powerful attack, dealing Gravitas DMG and creating a Gravity Field. The Gravity Field applies Time Dilation and deals Gravitas DMG to enemies within, lasting 3s.
"Reset the board! Nevermore!"
Values by skill level
| Level | Skill DMG |
|---|---|
| Lv. 1 | 388.5% |
| Lv. 5 | 528.6% |
| Lv. 10 | 776.6% |
| Lv. 15 | 1141.1% |
| Lv. 20 | 1676.7% |
Nodes
CRIT Rate +6%Ounce×1,945Hero's Challenge×4Everburning Chain Sword×1CRIT Rate +6%Ounce×2,135Hero's Challenge×6Everburning Chain Sword×1Show upgrade costs by level
Ounce×1,250Hero's Instinct×3Ounce×2,325Hero's Instinct×5Ounce×3,400Hero's Insight×3Ounce×4,475Hero's Insight×5Ounce×5,550Hero's Challenge×3Ounce×6,625Hero's Challenge×5Ounce×7,700Hero's Legacy×3Everburning Chain Sword×1Ounce×8,775Hero's Legacy×5Everburning Chain Sword×2Ounce×9,850Hero's Legacy×8Everburning Chain Sword×3Twin Argent Strands×1
Half Retaliation
Switch in the selected character while having sufficient Reactor Energy to unleash a flurry of attacks that deal Gravitas DMG and grant up to 100 Gravity Overdrive.
Clad in armour wrought from trust and regret.
Values by skill level
| Level | Skill DMG |
|---|---|
| Lv. 1 | 139.7% |
| Lv. 5 | 190% |
| Lv. 10 | 279.2% |
| Lv. 15 | 410.3% |
| Lv. 20 | 602.8% |
Nodes
CRIT Rate +6%Ounce×1,695Hero's Challenge×8Everburning Chain Sword×1CRIT Rate +6%Ounce×1,440Hero's Legacy×3Everburning Chain Sword×2CRIT Rate +6%Ounce×1,440Hero's Legacy×6Everburning Chain Sword×2Show upgrade costs by level
Ounce×1,250Hero's Instinct×3Ounce×2,325Hero's Instinct×5Ounce×3,400Hero's Insight×3Ounce×4,475Hero's Insight×5Ounce×5,550Hero's Challenge×3Ounce×6,625Hero's Challenge×5Ounce×7,700Hero's Legacy×3Everburning Chain Sword×1Ounce×8,775Hero's Legacy×5Everburning Chain Sword×2Ounce×9,850Hero's Legacy×8Everburning Chain Sword×3Twin Argent Strands×1
Occam's Razor
Hitting an enemy with Raven Slayer's Charged Shot increases Ultimate DMG by 10%, stacking up to 2 times and lasting 6s.
Parrying an attack grants 5 Gravity Overdrive.
"Entities should not be multiplied beyond necessity."
Nodes
Gravitas DMG Bonus +6%Ounce×1,820Hero's Legacy×9Everburning Chain Sword×3Gravitas DMG Bonus +6%Ounce×1,945Hero's Legacy×12Everburning Chain Sword×3Show upgrade costs by level
Ounce×1,250Hero's Instinct×3Total to max every skill
Ounce×221,810Hero's Instinct×41Hero's Insight×38Hero's Challenge×52Hero's Legacy×94Everburning Chain Sword×38Twin Argent Strands×4Upgrade materials are published through Lv. 10, while the value curves above run to Lv. 20.
How to play Hugin
The protagonist, and the roster's only Gravitas unit. The loop mixes sword combos with gunshots, banking Ammunition and Gravity Overdrive toward a Charged Shot that also strengthens the Ultimate.
- 1
Run the 5-hit Basic Attack combo
The 3rd and 5th hits grant Ammunition, and parrying does not break the chain
- 2
Chain the 5th hit into Raven Slayer
Spends Ammunition for gunshots and accumulates Gravity Overdrive
- 3
Alternate Raven Slayer shots back into the Basic Attack combo
The 2nd shot chains into the 5th hit, which is what keeps the loop unbroken
- 4
Release the Charged Shot at full Gravity Overdrive
The Passive stacks Ultimate DMG off it, so this is what sets up the Ultimate
- 5
Press Ultimate for the Gravity Field
Time Dilation slows enemies inside it, which is how the long combos land without targets escaping
Best Implements for Hugin
Implement stats are fixed rather than rolled, so a set is a decision you make once. The short answer is Embers and Flame. See the equipment guide for how the four slots and the Epiphany fit together.
Embers and Flame
BestCRIT Rate +15%Increases the holder's CRIT Rate by 15%. When the character's CRIT Rate exceeds 70%, each Ultimate use also increases their Basic Attack DMG by 15% for 16s.
Why Hugin: The loop alternates sword combos with gunshots, so Basic Attack DMG is a large share of the total. Clear 70% CRIT Rate and every Ultimate adds 15% to it for 16 seconds, which lines up with the Gravity Field window.
The Hunter and the Hunted
AlternativeATK % +12%Increases the holder's ATK by 12%. When the character's Ultimate Charge Efficiency exceeds 150%, their ATK is further increased by 12%.
Why Hugin: Flat ATK scales the whole kit evenly, including the Charged Shot that strengthens the Ultimate, if crit is already handled by Motive and Epiphany.
Best Epiphany for Hugin
One Epiphany per character, and the effect never changes: duplicates raise the substats and leave the effect text alone. The short answer is The Morgue Street Murder. See the equipment guide for where the slot sits, or all 30 Epiphanies.
ATK % +24%Increases the holder's Gravitas DMG by 15%. They gain Black Cat upon using their Tactical Assault, increasing their Gravitas DMG by 13% for 16s. With every 3 skills used, they gain 1 stack of Crimson Mask, lasting 16s and stacking up to 2 times. When using their Ultimate, Black Cat and Crimson Mask stacks both increase that instance of Ultimate DMG by 8%, up to a maximum of 24%.
Why Hugin: The only Gravitas title in the game, and the Detective is the only Gravitas unit on the roster. Black Cat triggers on Tactical Assault, Crimson Mask stacks every third skill, and both feed the Ultimate that the Charged Shot already strengthens.
The Sword in Silvernia
Alternative
DMG Bonus +18%Increases the holder's CRIT Rate by 15%. When their CRIT Rate exceeds 50%, each 1% over 50% grants 2.5% CRIT DMG, up to a maximum of 125%.
Why Hugin: If the Gravity Overdrive loop is already at 50% CRIT Rate from Motive and Implements, this converts the surplus into up to 125% CRIT DMG across both the sword combo and the gunshots.
The Destined Death
Alternative
DMG Bonus +15%Increases the holder's CRIT Rate by 15%. When their CRIT Rate exceeds 50%, each 1% over 50% grants 0.8% ATK, up to a maximum of 40%.
Why Hugin: The Lv.20 version of the surplus-CRIT-Rate clause The Sword in Silvernia runs at Lv.60, paying ATK rather than CRIT DMG. The Gravity Overdrive loop already sits at the 50% CRIT Rate both of them read from, so it converts on day one of an account.
Building Hugin with someone? Send them the rotation.
Psyches
Detectives' Golden Age
Upon using Tactical Assault, the Detective gains 3 Ammunition, and the DMG of their next 2 Charged Skills is increased by 10%.
Crow Flies the Nest
Increases the Detective's ATK by 13% for 16s when their skills hit an enemy, stacking up to 2 times.
Falling From the Heights
When the Detective hits an enemy with a Tactical Assault or skill, the target becomes marked. When a Charged Skill hits a marked enemy, the mark is consumed to deal an additional 16.4% Skill DMG.
Defying Gravity
Increases the Detective's Ultimate DMG by 30%, and Gravity Field's duration to 5s.
True Reflections
After the Detective uses their Tactical Assault, they increase the ATK of all characters on the team by 20% for 40s.
Thought and Memory
The first enemy hit by the Detective's Charged Skill takes +45% DMG.
Potential Break Costs
Each Potential Break raises Hugin's level cap to the level shown. Taking Hugin through all 6 costs 134,400 Ounce plus Rectified Darkmatter Concentrate, Gold Mistletoe, Crude Metal-Blooded Claw, Intact Metal-Blooded Claw, Rare Metal-Blooded Claw and Heirloom Metal-Blooded Claw. Hugin is Gravitas, so the Reactor Attribute material is Rectified Darkmatter Concentrate.
Hugin Stats by Level
Key levels below. Drag the slider at the top of the page for any level from 1 to 80.
| Level | HP | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv. 1 | 720 | 72 | 24 |
| Lv. 20 | 1,692 | 169 | 121 |
| Lv. 30 | 2,340 | 234 | 195 |
| Lv. 40 | 2,988 | 298 | 270 |
| Lv. 50 | 3,636 | 363 | 344 |
| Lv. 60 | 4,284 | 428 | 418 |
| Lv. 70 | 4,932 | 493 | 493 |
| Lv. 80 | 5,292 | 529 | 529 |
Stats, skills, Psyches and costs on this page: last checked . Values can change as the game updates.
Team Synergies
Gravitas crit carry with self-provided enemy slow
Strengths
- The Ultimate supplies its own crowd control, which no other carry does
- Sword and gun alternation keeps the rotation varied and fluid
- Guaranteed on every account
Weaknesses
- No support on the roster is designed for Gravitas, so part of every buff is wasted
- The only Gravitas unit, so attribute resonance cannot be shared
Best partners
The Gravity Field's slow holds targets still for her spinning attacks, and both units scale on crit, so one set of crit buffs serves both.
Weaker pairings
She is the best crit buffer available to him, but her Ignis half is dead weight on a Gravitas carry. No support is built for him yet.
Pro Tip: Check the team building guide for how the four slots, attribute sharing, and the Power budget fit together.
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