Eula

Eula
EulaNameEula
TitleDance of the Shimmering Wave
OccupationKnights of Favonius
AssociationMONDSTADT
RarityRaritystrRaritystrRaritystrRaritystrRaritystr
WeaponWeapon Claymore
ElementElement Cryo
Day of Birth25
Month of Birth10
Vision (Introduced)Cryo
Constellation (Introduced)Aphros Delos
Chinese Seuyu子音
Japanese Seuyu佐藤利奈
English SeuyuSuzie Yeung
Korean SeuyuKim Hyeon-ji
DescriptionThe Spindrift Knight, a scion of the old aristocracy, and the Captain of the Knights of Favonius Reconnaissance Company. The reason for which a descendant of the ancient nobles might join the Knights remains a great mystery in Mondstadt to this very day.
Character Ascension Materials
Shivada Jade Sliver
Shivada Jade Fragment
Shivada Jade Chunk
Shivada Jade Gemstone
Crystalline Bloom
Dandelion Seed
Damaged Mask
Stained Mask
Ominous Mask
Skill Ascension Materials
Teachings of Resistance
Guide to Resistance
Philosophies of Resistance
Dragon Lord's Crown
Crown of Insight

Table of Content
Stats
Skills
Skill Ascension
Related Items
Gallery
Sounds
Quotes
Stories

Stats

LvHPAtkDefCritRate%CritDMG%Bonus CritDMG%MaterialsTotal Materials
1103026.6358.455.0%50.0%0%
20267169.07151.635.0%50.0%0%
Shivada Jade Sliver1
Dandelion Seed3
Damaged Mask3
Mora20000
Shivada Jade Sliver1
Dandelion Seed3
Damaged Mask3
Mora20000
20+355491.9201.755.0%50.0%0%
405317137.51301.885.0%50.0%0%
Shivada Jade Fragment3
Crystalline Bloom2
Dandelion Seed10
Damaged Mask15
Mora40000
Shivada Jade Sliver1
Dandelion Seed13
Damaged Mask18
Mora60000
Shivada Jade Fragment3
Crystalline Bloom2
40+5944153.73337.495.0%50.0%9.6%
506839176.87388.295.0%50.0%9.6%
Shivada Jade Fragment6
Crystalline Bloom4
Dandelion Seed20
Stained Mask12
Mora60000
Shivada Jade Sliver1
Dandelion Seed33
Damaged Mask18
Mora120K
Shivada Jade Fragment9
Crystalline Bloom6
Stained Mask12
50+7675198.49435.775.0%50.0%19.2%
608579221.87487.095.0%50.0%19.2%
Shivada Jade Chunk3
Crystalline Bloom8
Dandelion Seed30
Stained Mask18
Mora80000
Shivada Jade Sliver1
Dandelion Seed63
Damaged Mask18
Mora200K
Shivada Jade Fragment9
Crystalline Bloom14
Stained Mask30
Shivada Jade Chunk3
60+9207238.09522.715.0%50.0%19.2%
7010119261.68574.55.0%50.0%19.2%
Shivada Jade Chunk6
Crystalline Bloom12
Dandelion Seed45
Ominous Mask12
Mora100K
Shivada Jade Sliver1
Dandelion Seed108
Damaged Mask18
Mora300K
Shivada Jade Fragment9
Crystalline Bloom26
Stained Mask30
Shivada Jade Chunk9
Ominous Mask12
70+10746277.9610.115.0%50.0%28.8%
8011669301.76662.485.0%50.0%28.8%
Shivada Jade Gemstone6
Crystalline Bloom20
Dandelion Seed60
Ominous Mask24
Mora120K
Shivada Jade Sliver1
Dandelion Seed168
Damaged Mask18
Mora420K
Shivada Jade Fragment9
Crystalline Bloom46
Stained Mask30
Shivada Jade Chunk9
Ominous Mask36
Shivada Jade Gemstone6
80+12296317.98698.095.0%50.0%38.4%
9013226342.03750.885.0%50.0%38.4%

Skills

Active Skils

Normal Attack: Favonius Bladework - EdelNormal Attack: Favonius Bladework - Edel
Normal Attack
Performs up to 5 consecutive strikes.

Charged Attack
Drains Stamina over time to perform continuous slashes.
At the end of the sequence, performs a more powerful slash.

Plunging Attack
Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
Lv1Lv2Lv3Lv4Lv5Lv6Lv7Lv8Lv9Lv10Lv11Lv12Lv13Lv14Lv15
1-Hit DMG89.73%97.04%104.34%114.77%122.08%130.43%141.9%153.38%164.86%177.38%191.72%208.6%225.47%242.34%260.75%
2-Hit DMG93.55%101.17%108.78%119.66%127.27%135.98%147.94%159.91%171.87%184.93%199.88%217.47%235.06%252.65%271.84%
3-Hit DMG56.8% + 56.8%61.42% + 61.42%66.04% + 66.04%72.65% + 72.65%77.27% + 77.27%82.56% + 82.56%89.82% + 89.82%97.09% + 97.09%104.35% + 104.35%112.28% + 112.28%121.36% + 121.36%132.04% + 132.04%142.72% + 142.72%153.4% + 153.4%165.05% + 165.05%
4-Hit DMG112.64%121.81%130.98%144.08%153.25%163.72%178.13%192.54%206.95%222.67%240.68%261.86%283.03%304.21%327.32%
5-Hit DMG71.83% + 71.83%77.68% + 77.68%83.53% + 83.53%91.88% + 91.88%97.73% + 97.73%104.41% + 104.41%113.6% + 113.6%122.79% + 122.79%131.97% + 131.97%142% + 142%153.48% + 153.48%166.99% + 166.99%180.49% + 180.49%194% + 194%208.74% + 208.74%
Charged Attack Spinning DMG68.8%74.4%80%88%93.6%100%108.8%117.6%126.4%136%147%159.94%172.87%185.81%199.92%
Charged Attack Final DMG124.4%134.52%144.65%159.12%169.24%180.81%196.72%212.64%228.55%245.9%265.79%289.18%312.57%335.96%361.48%
Charged Attack Stamina Cost40 / s40 / s40 / s40 / s40 / s40 / s40 / s40 / s40 / s40 / s40 / s40 / s40 / s40 / s40 / s
Max Duration5s5s5s5s5s5s5s5s5s5s5s5s5s5s5s
Plunge DMG74.59%80.66%86.73%95.4%101.47%108.41%117.95%127.49%137.03%147.44%159.37%173.39%187.41%201.44%216.74%
Low/High Plunge DMG149.14% / 186.29%161.28% / 201.45%173.42% / 216.62%190.77% / 238.28%202.91% / 253.44%216.78% / 270.77%235.86% / 294.6%254.93% / 318.42%274.01% / 342.25%294.82% / 368.25%318.67% / 398.03%346.71% / 433.06%374.75% / 468.08%402.79% / 503.11%433.38% / 541.32%
Icetide VortexIcetide Vortex
Sharp frost, swift blade.

Press
Slashes swiftly, dealing Cryo DMG.
When it hits an opponent, Eula gains a stack of Grimheart that stacks up to 2 times. These stacks can only be gained once every 0.3s.

Grimheart
Increases Eula's resistance to interruption and DEF.

Hold
Wielding her sword, Eula consumes all the stacks of Grimheart and lashes forward, dealing AoE Cryo DMG to opponents in front of her.
If Grimheart stacks are consumed, surrounding opponents will have their Physical RES and Cryo RES decreased.
Each consumed stack of Grimheart will be converted into an Icewhirl Brand that deals Cryo DMG to nearby opponents.

"So the waves roiled, swallowing the crown of the nobles. And ever after did each drop amidst the icy waves reflect a golden crown, each and every droplet of the spray shining with its light."
Lv1Lv2Lv3Lv4Lv5Lv6Lv7Lv8Lv9Lv10Lv11Lv12Lv13Lv14Lv15
Press DMG146.4%157.38%168.36%183%193.98%204.96%219.6%234.24%248.88%263.52%278.16%292.8%311.1%329.4%347.7%
Hold DMG245.6%264.02%282.44%307%325.42%343.84%368.4%392.96%417.52%442.08%466.64%491.2%521.9%552.6%583.3%
Icewhirl Brand DMG96%103.2%110.4%120%127.2%134.4%144%153.6%163.2%172.8%182.4%192%204%216%228%
DEF Bonus30% Per Stack30% Per Stack30% Per Stack30% Per Stack30% Per Stack30% Per Stack30% Per Stack30% Per Stack30% Per Stack30% Per Stack30% Per Stack30% Per Stack30% Per Stack30% Per Stack30% Per Stack
Grimheart Duration18s18s18s18s18s18s18s18s18s18s18s18s18s18s18s
Physical RES Decrease16%17%18%19%20%21%22%23%24%25%25%25%25%25%25%
Cryo RES Decrease16%17%18%19%20%21%22%23%24%25%25%25%25%25%25%
RES Decrease Duration7s7s7s7s7s7s7s7s7s7s7s7s7s7s7s
Press CD4s4s4s4s4s4s4s4s4s4s4s4s4s4s4s
Hold CD10s10s10s10s10s10s10s10s10s10s10s10s10s10s10s
Glacial IlluminationGlacial Illumination
Brandishes her greatsword, dealing Cryo DMG to nearby opponents and creating a Lightfall Sword that follows her around for a duration of up to 7s.
While present, the Lightfall Sword increases Eula's resistance to interruption. When Eula's own Normal Attack, Elemental Skill, and Elemental Burst deal DMG to opponents, they will charge the Lightfall Sword, which can gain an energy stack once every 0.1s.
Once its duration ends, the Lightfall Sword will descend and explode violently, dealing Physical DMG to nearby opponents.
This DMG scales on the number of energy stacks the Lightfall Sword has accumulated.
If Eula leaves the field, the Lightfall Sword will explode immediately.

It is easy to sink. But even so, she desires to freeze this oncoming tide.
Lv1Lv2Lv3Lv4Lv5Lv6Lv7Lv8Lv9Lv10Lv11Lv12Lv13Lv14Lv15
Skill DMG245.6%264.02%282.44%307%325.42%343.84%368.4%392.96%417.52%442.08%466.64%491.2%521.9%552.6%583.3%
Lightfall Sword Base DMG367.05%396.92%426.8%469.48%499.36%533.5%580.45%627.4%674.34%725.56%784.25%853.26%922.27%991.29%1066.57%
DMG Per Stack74.99%81.1%87.2%95.92%102.02%109%118.59%128.18%137.78%148.24%160.23%174.33%188.43%202.53%217.91%
Maximum Stacks303030303030303030303030303030
CD20s20s20s20s20s20s20s20s20s20s20s20s20s20s20s
Energy Cost808080808080808080808080808080

Passive Skills

Aristocratic IntrospectionAristocratic Introspection
When Eula crafts Character Talent Materials, she has a 10% chance to receive double the product.
Roiling RimeRoiling Rime
If 2 stacks of Grimheart are consumed upon unleashing the Holding Mode of Icetide Vortex, a Shattered Lightfall Sword will be created that will explode immediately, dealing 50% of the basic Physical DMG dealt by a Lightfall Sword created by Glacial Illumination.
Wellspring of War-LustWellspring of War-Lust
When Glacial Illumination is cast, the CD of Icetide Vortex is reset and Eula gains 1 stack of Grimheart.

Constellations

Tidal IllusionTidal Illusion
Every time Icetide Vortex's Grimheart stacks are consumed, Eula's Physical DMG is increased by 30% for 6s.
Each stack consumed will increase the duration of this effect by 6s up to a maximum of 18s.
Lady of SeafoamLady of Seafoam
Decreases the CD of Icetide Vortex's Holding Mode, rendering it identical to Press CD.
Lawrence PedigreeLawrence Pedigree
Increases the Level of Glacial Illumination by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
The Obstinacy of One's InferiorsThe Obstinacy of One's Inferiors
Lightfall Swords deal 25% increased DMG against opponents with less than 50% HP.
Chivalric QualityChivalric Quality
Increases the Level of Icetide Vortex by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Noble ObligationNoble Obligation
Lightfall Swords created by Glacial Illumination start with 5 stacks of energy. Normal Attacks, Elemental Skills, and Elemental Bursts have a 50% chance to grant the Lightfall Sword an additional stack of energy.

Skill Ascension

Sounds

TitleENCNJPKR
Party Switch
Opening Chest
Normal Attack
Medium Attack
Heavy Attack
Taking Damage (Low)
Taking Damage (High)
Battle Skill #1
Battle Skill #2
Battle Skill #3
Sprinting Starts
Jumping
Climbing
Heavy Breathing (Climbing)
Open World Gliding (Start)
Open World Idle
Fainting

Quotes

Audio Language:
TitleVoiceOver
Hello
Chat: Etiquette
Chat: Bladework
Chat: Rules
When It Rains
When Thunder Strikes
When the Sun Is Out
Good Morning
Good Afternoon
Good Evening
Good Night
About Eula: The Knights
About Eula: Bearing
About Eula: Scout
About Eula: Dance
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
About Us: Commonality
About Us: Feud
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 6
About the Vision
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
Something to Share: Bone Whistle
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
Something to Share: Wine-Tasting
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
Interesting Things
About Amber
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
About Jean
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
About Lisa
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
About Barbara
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
About Varka
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
About Venti
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
About Razor
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
About Sucrose
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
About Diluc
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
About Diona
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
About Yanfei: Encounter
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
About Yanfei: Assessment
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
About Mika: Communication
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
About Mika: Returning
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
More About Eula: I
More About Eula: II
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 3
More About Eula: III
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
More About Eula: IV
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 5
More About Eula: V
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 6
Eula's Hobbies
Eula's Troubles
Favorite Food
Least Favorite Food
Receiving a Gift: I
Receiving a Gift: II
Receiving a Gift: III
Birthday
Feelings About Ascension: Intro
* Unlocks at ascension phase 1
Feelings About Ascension: Building Up
* Unlocks at ascension phase 2
Feelings About Ascension: Climax
* Unlocks at ascension phase 4
Feelings About Ascension: Conclusion
* Unlocks at ascension phase 6
Elemental Skill: I
Elemental Skill: II
Elemental Skill: III
Elemental Skill: IV
Elemental Skill: V
Elemental Skill: VI
Elemental Burst: I
Elemental Burst: II
Elemental Burst: III
Sprint Start: I
Deploying Wind Glider: I
Opening Treasure Chest: I
Opening Treasure Chest: II
Opening Treasure Chest: III
Low HP: I
Low HP: II
Low HP: III
Ally at Low HP: I
Ally at Low HP: II
Fallen: I
Fallen: II
Fallen: III
Heavy Hit Taken: I
Heavy Hit Taken: II
Joining Party: I
Joining Party: II
Joining Party: III

Stories

TitleText
Character DetailsEula's role within the Knights of Favonius is Captain of the Reconnaisance Company.
The nature of her work means that she rarely sets foot in the city — she spends most of her time out in the wild, leading her team of scouts as they hunt down Abyss Order operatives and other monsters.
Known as the Spindrift Knight, Eula wields her blade with consummate skill, but perhaps more importantly, she is well-versed in strategy and possesses great courage and excellent intuition. Grand Master Varka had nothing but the highest praise for her, even declaring once that she was the Dandelion Knight's equal on the battlefield.
On the face of it, to have two such outstanding knights attending to the defense of Mondstadt in a single generation should be a cause for nothing but celebration. But dig a little deeper and there is a fundamental difference between Jean and Eula.
For Eula is a descendant of the once-aristocratic Lawrence Clan. The blood that flows through her veins once flowed through those of Mondstadt's oppressors during one of the darkest periods of the city's history.
Consequently, Eula has been viewed with contempt by the citizens of Mondstadt since birth. The Lawrence name stands for a legacy of depravity and despotism that stains Mondstadt's past and scars the minds of its citizens even to this day.
So, whenever Eula appears, old wounds resurface. People despise the aristocracy, and this does no favors for her reputation.
However, Eula is strong-willed and in spite of everything, she joined the Knights of Favonius and rose to the rank of Captain.
When people in the city voiced their reservations, she would respond head-on, claiming that her chosen course of action was out of a desire for "vengeance." This matter-of-fact confession would alarm them all the more and has convinced everyone that she joined the Knights of Favonius only to serve as a mole for the former aristocracy.
One person who sees things differently is Acting Grand Master Jean. In fact, she speaks rather fondly of Eula.
"The rumors are all groundless. The Spindrift Knight is simply misunderstood, that's all."
Character Story 1On the one hand, she is a descendant of the disgraced Lawrence Clan, the scion of a corrupt aristocracy. On the other, she is one of the top two sword fighters in Mondstadt.
In other words, Eula is equal parts tainted blood and superior swordsmanship.
There is no knowing when she might strike, nor what she might take from you... In the eyes of the citizens of Mondstadt, the Reconnaissance Captain is as unpredictable and tumultuous as the waves on a stormy sea.
Eula responds with a cold haughtiness to accusations of this nature. To any who dare insinuate such things to her face, she replies, "How dare you. Hmph, I will remember this."
She is consumed by the desire to avenge herself, but is often on the move far away from the city. Sometimes upon her return to Mondstadt, she will brandish her greatsword and march straight to the Knights of Favonius headquarters.
On one occasion, two fresh recruits standing guard on their first day on patrol watched just such a scene play out before their eyes. Alarmed and unsure how to respond, they ultimately did not dare to intervene. Instead, they simply watched on helplessly while Eula made a beeline for Master Jean's office.
Much to their surprise, however, hours passed and no sound of a struggle was heard from within.
Still worried, the guards raised their concerns to Cavalry Captain Kaeya and Librarian Lisa as they were passing by.
"The Reconnaissance Captain is back again? When you saw her, was she marching towards Jean's office with her sword in hand, looking like she wanted to settle a score?"
"Goodness, I must head there straight away. How can they have a tea break without me?"
Lisa hurried to Jean's office the moment she finished speaking. Meanwhile, Kaeya took the two guards outside and explained to them whilst trying to suppress a fit of the giggles:
"We all know that the Acting Grand Master is a good judge of character, don't we? The Knights of Favonius are interested in a person's ability, not their family history. That's why she gives up her time to spar with the Reconnaissance Captain. In doing so, she can preserve the dignity of the Knights of Favonius while also providing a way of settling old grievances. Quite brilliant, don't you think?"
"Ohh... S—So that's how it is..." "...So 'tea break' is code for 'sparring'...?"
This kind of thing occurs almost on a monthly basis. But... if they're engaged in some sort of strange sparring ritual in there for the sake of settling old grievances and honing their fighting skills... How come they don't make a ton of noise?
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 2
Character Story 2In truth, Eula is nothing like the fearsome predator many imagine her to be. On the contrary, constantly being met with prejudice at every turn means she is often the victim.
At one time, shops would refuse to sell her their goods, restaurants would put no care and attention into her orders, and the citizens on her patrol route would refuse to cooperate with her. So, Eula's work is fraught with difficulties.
When conflict arises, Eula fights back with a sternly worded threat to indicate that she will remember this grievance and make the offending party pay for it one day. It seems to work like a magic spell, because as soon as these words are uttered, the conflict ceases immediately without ever having to escalate to the level of an all-out confrontation.
Funnily enough, although people always have their guard up around Eula, she is a law-abiding citizen and has never harmed another Mondstadter in her life. She may come across as having a somewhat frosty demeanor, but she is entirely scrupulous in her speech and conduct.
No one can ever find fault with her actions, and as people gradually get to know her, their morbid fear of her will dissipate. They will also start to realize her threats of vengeance are nothing more than a figure of speech that simply serve as a verbal warning in the moment.
Eula, who may or may not be working to bring down the Knights of Favonius from the inside... Eula, who may or may not be an aristocrat mole... New recruits in the Knights of Favonius find her the most difficult person to deal with.
When Jean sends a new recruit to track down Eula in the wilds and deliver a new set of verbal orders, they always receive the same response: "If you have to resort to tasking the descendant of your former oppressors with doing your work, then perhaps you are not as strong as I thought."
But despite the antagonism in her words, she will complete her newly assigned tasks to perfection. The new recruit is invariably forced to admit that with her abilities, it is no wonder she was able to achieve a captaincy within just a few years of joining the Knights.
Everyone knows Eula as the frosty and antagonistic Spindrift Knight, the aristocrat who has a score to settle with the Knights of Favonius, an openly hostile and potentially dangerous individual... but is this really the truth of who she is?
On the way back, the new recruit thinks back over Eula's every action.
"What was that kind and resilient look I saw in her eyes when she wasn't looking at me? She seems to take her work seriously... So, surely she can be relied on after all?"
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 3
Character Story 3Mondstadt is a city of freedom and happiness where even the descendants of a disgraced former ruling class can find true friends.
Fortunately, there is one person whom Eula can rely on to be her spokesperson to the Mondstadt masses, and that person is Outrider Amber.
Everybody loves Amber, so when she is around, shopkeepers will sell their wares to Eula at the normal price. If they're in an especially good mood, they may even exchange a few words with her during the process. It is at moments like this that Eula shows her most agreeable side.
Because of this, and because Amber is just so nice, she'll often accompany Eula on trips out, or even run all her errands for her and deliver the goods straight to her home.
Amber is also the reason that the city folk end up hearing all about the Reconnaissance Captain's accomplishments out in the field. Each time Amber informs them of Eula's long list of achievements in battle, they can't help but let out a little gasp of surprise.
Early one weekend morning, Amber stood atop a makeshift stage of wooden crates and began announcing Eula's latest highlights: "Recently, the Knights of Favonius Reconnaissance Captain saved the life of a woman at Dornman Port. After further investigation with this woman's close cooperation, she then proceeded to successfully capture all the Abyss Order operatives hiding in the vicinity of the port. The woman in question was a renowned legal expert from Liyue, and the Knights of Favonius have since received official correspondence from the Liyue Communications Office thanking the Reconnaissance Captain for her deeds..."
Whether because Amber's persistent efforts have overcome historical prejudices or because Eula's achievements as a knight have quelled the long-standing fear in people's hearts, Eula's life has changed noticeably in recent years. Most of the city folk are no longer openly hostile towards her, and she has won over the members of the Knights of Favonius with her consistent results in the field.
As for the members of the Reconnaissance Company under her leadership, they support her unconditionally. They always have her back when they head out to Mondstadt's outskirts to defend the peace of their nation.
Of course, the person who has always tirelessly rooted for Eula, and who is now the most delighted to see people's attitudes towards her change, is Amber. They had been friends for a long time before Eula ever joined the Knights of Favonius, and as the beloved mentee of Amber's grandfather, the first Outrider, Eula has her complete trust.
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
Character Story 4One might not expect this from her frosty attitude and sharp tongue, but Eula is a talented chef.
The Reconnaissance Company today prides itself on having the best field rations in the Knights of Favonius. One staple of their inventory is a moon-shaped pie. Though a field ration, this wonderfully delicious and highly portable food is loved by all who try it.
The Reconnaissance Company's designated chef once admitted that when developing this item, she was inspired by the captain's own baked goods. She extended the baking time to make the crust tougher and also substituted a few highly perishable ingredients with ones that last longer, reducing the cost while significantly prolonging the shelf life.
Even after such a major change to the recipe, the pie still tasted delicious. So, whenever the scouts are snacking, they can't help but wonder: If this is the field ration version, how delicious must the captain's original recipe taste?
The answer to this question is buried deep within the pages of a dusty old book in the library. The Lawrence Clan may have been overthrown a long time ago, but they have never given up hope of one day rising again and reclaiming their place as the ruling class. So that they are always prepared for this monumental moment, their offspring are subjected to an educational regime so unbelievably harsh that it is considered borderline abusive.
"Noble obligations" must be performed to absolute perfection in every possible sense, and these obligations cover etiquette, ritual, and study as well as cooking and other domestic chores.
In the eyes of the Lawrence Clan, "Post-liberation Mondstadt lacks etiquette and taste. When the day comes for our clan to seize power once more, there shall be none who are qualified to be our servants. We must be cautious. We must never stoop to the level of the commoners and set foot in the quagmire of vulgarity."
The Lawrence Clan's culinary arts teacher was particularly strict. If your dough was missing a half-spoonful of flour, or if your condiment was a few grains of salt short, or if you were two seconds late removing something from the oven, you were likely to be both scolded and disciplined. As far as Eula is concerned, the haute cuisine revered by the aristocrats is just another worthless consequence of people dogmatically following outdated rules.
For this reason, the only kind of person who Eula will permit to try her own home baking is someone who she... respects...? No, that would be taking it too far. Rather, it should be someone who she grudgingly accepts "will keep following me around and bothering me, seemingly undeterred by my warnings, despite having crossed me many times to date."
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 5
Character Story 5Besides traditional etiquette, art is the second most highly prized asset to the aristocrats, known as the "second soul."
The "Dance of Sacrifice" — a ritual used by illustrious families to display their nobility — is thought of as the crystallized form of this soul, the prize gem in the ruler's scepter.
Folklore holds that Mondstadt's most illustrious clans jointly created the Dance of Sacrifice long before the aristocracy's reign of bloodshed began.
The third act, which represents the Lawrence Clan, is a solo dance known as "Flickering Candlelight." The most important part of the Dance of Sacrifice, it was performed by the most senior dancer, who was typically the eldest daughter of the clan.
The Lawrence Clan would summon top dancers to serve as tutors for the eldest daughter and ensure it was performed to perfection. Bleeding toes were seen as a point of pride and a rite of passage for every dancer.
This ancient ceremony was a continuous tradition for so long that even today, long after being expelled by the people of Mondstadt, the Lawrence Clan still honors it.
However, without the grand banquet and the gorgeous stage that once featured prominently in ceremonial performances, the Dance of Sacrifice is now far from the grandiose affair it once was. Furthermore, the stringent requirements regarding the dancer's posture and movements have also been relaxed due to the lack of tutors. In the end, the Lawrence Clan reluctantly decided that it could no longer be a mandatory part of the curriculum, and they relegated it to an artistic pastime.
Over time, the negative connotations and elitist expectations associated with this dance have faded away, and today it survives simply as a graceful dance.
As the eldest daughter of the present-day Lawrence Clan, Eula found it to be a relaxing pastime in her youth and a welcome respite from her other grueling courses of study.
Today, Eula appears to have put her artistic pursuits behind her. At least, no one pictures dancing when they think of the Spindrift Knight.
Nevertheless, a distinctly dance-like aesthetic can be observed in Eula's bladework, along with an elegant rhythm and musicality that are difficult to capture in words.
As her greatsword rises and falls and sways to and fro, her distinctive and graceful poise is like that of a dancer under the moonlight: faraway, immaculate, and sublime.
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 6
Glaciers and WavesEula is the bearer of the Lawrence family crest, the "Glacial Seal." It is the highest martial symbol of the clan and represents the spirit of the Lawrence Clan in the early days of Mondstadt before their fall from grace: cold and unsullied, undaunted by any flame, composed and unshaken in all circumstances.
Few among their number have passed the clan's trials in a thousand years, and the hopes of the clan are passed down from one seal-bearer to the next.
Eula was still quite young when she underwent the trial but she passed with ease, taking up the seal in the process. Then she departed with that badge of honor in her possession and has barely contacted the clan since.
Her icy sword is a manifestation of the strength represented by the seal, striking with the cold, brutal force of a relentless blizzard and driving her foes into retreat.
Yet, sharp and bright as ice as she is, she has the title of "Spindrift Knight," a name that leads many who hear it to assume that she manipulates Hydro instead of Cryo.
There is a story behind that misunderstanding — the story of a habit.
Eula carries an exquisitely crafted bone whistle with her at all times. Each time she blows it, the vivid sound of ocean waves rings out loud and clear, far and wide.
Since the area her company is in charge of borders the sea, reproducing the sound of waves can be an excellent means of disturbing the enemy's judgment, or of deceiving less intelligent monsters into believing that a tsunami is inbound, causing them to flee in panic.
Using this unique combat tactic has helped Eula emerge victorious against larger forces than her own on numerous occasions, and has also earned her the moniker of "Spindrift Knight."
Of course, a bone whistle is capable of imitating many other sounds, and Eula has her reasons for imitating the ocean waves.
It would seem that something akin to the "Glacier Knight" should suit her better.
But perhaps Eula herself prefers the rolling waves to the cold and unyielding ice...
Roaming freely across the world, gentle but firm with the reefs and sands in their dominion...
Yes, she yearns not to be sharp and rigid like ice, but to be free and unbound like the ocean spray.
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 4
VisionWhere do "grievances" come from?
Dire straits in the present? Or the misfortunes of the past?
And what does "vengeance" mean?
To right wrongs and rebalance the scales of justice in one's favor? Or to drive one's foes into a pit of agony?
"Restore the clan's former glory, win the respect of the common folk, stand once more at the apex of rulership"... These things were utterly unimportant to Eula.
She had never experienced the great humiliation of her clan — and all the torment she had endured in life had been at their own hands. She attempted to free herself from their shackles, yet struggled to obtain recognition from the outside world.
Her talk of grievances and vengeance was but a habit, a signal, a shield.
For someone in her unique circumstances and position, what remarks should she just laugh off, and what ideas should she hold onto?
How should she fight this battle to break free, once and for all, from the great burden of her bloodline?
It was with all these questions and more circling around in her mind that Eula came under the tutelage of a long-forgotten old outrider. From him, she learned an open-mindedness and down-to-earth persistence that she had never previously encountered.
Before grappling with grievances and vengeance, before questions of clan and outsider, she first had to discover herself.
Her survival mechanism... her means of self-preservation... her grit and determination...
She may articulate it in terms of "grievances" and "vengeance," but nothing can change what it is at its core: something both strong and kind.
Eula finally found herself on a gentle path of revenge that was hers alone... and the moment she set foot on that path, there it appeared before her — her Vision.
* Unlocks at Friendship Lv. 6

31 responses to “Eula”

  1. One of my favorite characters in the game… and I loved her even more after her background controversy back in the days (it was just so funny to see that my girl also upsets some snowflake SJW edgelords). One of my strongest damage dealers, where it comes with so much satisfaction to just time her Ult perfectly to a point where it hits with 500k+… and even considered her DPS is not exactly the best of course. Thx Hoyo for introducing me to one of my hardest Simp-Targets… 😛

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