The stage of the cosmos hums with a silent music, a rhythm defined by the clash of stellar jades and the desperate breath of combat. In this grand symphony, I, a seeker of celestial truths, have learned that the most profound melodies are not played by the soloist, but by the ensemble. For years, the role of the supporter, the Harmony, felt bound by a singular cadence—the swift steps of the Messenger. We danced to that tune, knowing it was potent, yet yearning for another verse to enrich our composition. Then, as the celestial wheel turned to version 2.6, a new relic whispered from the ancient archives: Sacerdos' Relived Ordeal. It was not just a new set of equipment; it was a new philosophy for the art of support, a promise to elevate a single star to blinding brilliance. This is my chronicle, a player's poetic reflection on weaving this new harmony into the fabric of my teams.

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The essence of Sacerdos' burden is one of focused empowerment. Its two-piece blessing is straightforward, a welcome gust that propels the wearer forward. Yet, its four-piece soul reveals its true purpose: when my skill or ultimate graces a single, chosen ally, it begins to weave a crescendo of critical potential upon them. Each application is a stitch in a grander tapestry, layering up to a magnificent 38% increase in their Critical Damage. This is not a blanket of buffs for the whole chorus; it is a spotlight, intensely focused on the prima donna of destruction. It asks of me, the supporter, a question of intent: who shall be my magnum opus?

This focused nature means its symphony is not for every conductor. Among the Harmony orchestra, only the soloists, those whose buffs are intimate and directed, can truly channel its power. It sings for the characters who whisper secrets of strength into one ear alone. For my teams built around a singular, devastating crescendo—a hyper-carry whose every strike must be a masterpiece of critical ruin—this relic set is the perfect prelude.

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My first muse for this new artifact was the Foxian beauty, Tingyun. In her, I found a natural virtuoso for the Sacerdos' composition. Both her skill, a gift of crackling Benediction, and her ultimate, a torrent of energizing lightning, are dedicated solos. Cloaking her in this relic felt like completing a circuit. Now, when I play her part, she does not merely grant Attack and Damage; she becomes a crucible for critical potential. The target, already humming with her energy, finds their strikes imbued with a deeper, deadlier edge. She is the perfect conductor, using every tool in her repertoire to build the four-piece effect to its glorious peak, ensuring our chosen star shines with unrelenting, critical fury.

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Then came Sparkle, the quantum enigma whose very name speaks of possibility. She was already a maestro of Critical Damage, her skill a key that unlocked torrents of destructive potential in a single ally. Adorning her with Sacerdos' Relived Ordeal was like giving a master painter an even finer brush. Though her ultimate paints the battlefield with a broader stroke, her skill—the core of her rhythm—is a precise, repeating motif. On every turn, I direct her flourish to the same star, and with each repetition, the critical damage bonus deepens, settling at that full, potent 38%. She maintains the cadence flawlessly, a metronome of escalating ruin, making her arguably the set's most sublime and synergistic performer.

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The final piece of this trinity is the stalwart commander, Bronya. Her story is similar to Sparkle's, a testament to disciplined, turn-by-turn empowerment. Her ultimate is a rallying cry for all, but her skill—"The Belobog March"—is a commanding order for one. This is the gesture that activates the relic's magic. My playstyle with Bronya is one of relentless tempo; I aim to use that skill on every single turn, advancing my damage-dealer and gifting them a damage bonus. This constant, rhythmic application makes stacking and maintaining the Sacerdos' effect effortless. It integrates seamlessly into her existing symphony, adding a rich, new layer of critical depth to the ally she champions with such unwavering focus.

Crafting the Ensemble: A Conductor's Notes

Integrating this relic into my strategies has been a journey of thoughtful composition. Here are the key harmonies I've discovered:

  • The Core Duet: This set demands a partnership. It is meaningless without a primary damage-dealer (DPS) who thrives on Critical Hit metrics. Characters whose power is unlocked through high Crit Rate and Crit Damage become true forces of nature under this focused buff.

  • Synergistic Melodies: The two-piece effect's 12% Speed boost is itself a treasure. I often ponder the symphonic possibilities:

    • Full Sonata (4-Piece Sacerdos): For the pure, hyper-carry focus. This is the path for Tingyun, Sparkle, and Bronya when I want to compose a piece around one stellar soloist.

    • Harmonic Fugue (2-Piece Sacerdos / 2-Piece Messenger): When speed is the paramount tempo. This combination grants a staggering 12%+ speed from relic sets alone, perfect for supporters who must act before the DPS to set the stage, or for meeting specific speed thresholds in the Memory of Chaos or the latest Apocalyptic Shadow challenges.

  • The Silent Players: It is crucial to remember the voices this relic does not amplify. Harmony characters like Hanya or Yukong, whose valuable buffs are bestowed upon the entire team, cannot conduct its single-target power. For them, the old melodies of the Messenger or the new tunes of other sets remain their score.

The New Score for 2025 and Beyond

As we navigate the celestial seas in 2025, the meta continues to evolve with new characters and forgotten halls of challenge. The value of Sacerdos' Relived Ordeal, however, feels timeless in its niche. It represents a strategic depth, a choice to forgo widespread support for a singular, overwhelming zenith of power. In game modes that punish us with towering, monolithic foes—where defeating one key target swiftly is the path to victory—this relic set is my secret weapon. It allows my supporters to become not just buffers, but dedicated architects of a single, cataclysmic event.

For fellow players who find joy in perfecting a duet, in watching one character transcend their limits under a dedicated guardian's care, farming this relic set is a pilgrimage worth making. It has transformed my gameplay from a broad strategy into a focused art form. In the grand, poetic struggle of the Astral Express, sometimes the most powerful statement is not a chorus, but a single, perfectly executed, critically resonant note that shatters the silence of the void.