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Erneste

Erneste - S rarity character from Horizon Walker
Erneste Future Crystal

Erneste

S Cost 4

Erneste, born the daughter of the Imperial Mercenary Commander, took over the mercenary company at a young age when her father could no longer lead.

Profile
Age: 20
Race: Human (Noctis Nebula)
Homeland: The Empire, Lamivia
Height: 162cm
Birthday: November 11th

Base Stats

Level 60, full EX (EX 6)

Core Stats
STR Melee ATK TEC Ranged ATK INT Magic ATK VIT Max HP AGI Evasion & AP Rec.
14
STR
10
TEC
9
INT
11
VIT
14
AGI
Combat
Max HP 704
Melee ATK 192
Ranged ATK 140
Magic ATK 128
Speed 92
Starting AP* 140
AP Recovery 118
Accuracy 102
Evade 188
Crit Rate 10%
Crit DMG 150%
Block Rate 0

* Starting AP is the total AP at the start of battle: each character's own base starting AP plus their AP Recovery (shown above). The AP Recovery portion grows with AGI as you raise EX stages.

Attributes
Boost DEF
Slash 0 0
Pierce 0 0
Crush 0 0
Heat 0 0
Cold 0 0
Electric 0 0
Immaterial 0 0
Poison 0 0

Character Story

Erneste, born the daughter of the Imperial Mercenary Commander, took over the mercenary company at a young age when her father could no longer lead. Unfortunately, during one of her missions, she was cursed by a sorcerer, compelled to utter vile words regardless of the situation.

Not long after, this curse caused a breakdown in her relationship with her subordinates—the mercenaries lost trust in her as Erneste's words turned increasingly spiteful. Eventually, she was abandoned by her own men. Fortunately, thanks to the kindness of Maximilia, she managed to escape safely to Earth during the Great Escape.

However, her notorious reputation made it hard for anyone to accept her. That was when Yeon Chae-young, who had heard of her talent, approached her, offering a chance to put her skills to use for the Federation. Erneste accepted the offer.

Skills

All skills shown at maximum level

Erneste was reworked on September 10, 2026. The current version is shown here; the pre-rework text is preserved in the Rework Archive at the bottom of this page.

Pole Break

Skill AP 45

Swings the greatsword widely to attack enemies. Deals Slash DMG equal to 114% of melee ATK to enemies in a fan-shaped area.

Damage: 114% of Melee ATK

Gotta Protect Myself!

Passive

Increases Block Chance by 38%. Block Chance is capped at 75%.

Formation Destruction

Skill AP 60 CD 2

Charges towards the target with a half-swording technique, colliding forcefully, then swings the sword widely to attack surrounding enemies. Leaps low at the target, dealing Slash DMG equal to 190% of melee ATK to the target and all enemies within a 2.5m radius, and knocks them back 2.5m.

Damage: 190% of Melee ATK

Crisis to Opportunity!

Passive

On a successful block, gains an immediate opportunity for a counterattack. During counterattack, Melee ATK increases by 95%.

Declaration of Victory

Skill AP 45 CD 3

Raises the sword high and declares victory, boosting the morale of allies. Grants the [Declaration of Victory] effect to self and allies within a 5m radius for 2R. - [Declaration of Victory]: Increases each target's Melee ATK by 76% of the caster's Melee ATK, and increases SPD by 95.

Unique Traits

Snake-tongue

Unique Trait

Activates the Level 1 passive skill [Snake-tongue]. [Snake-tongue]: Delivers some encouraging words (?) to boost the morale of the allies deployed alongside her. At the start of each Round, grants allies [Now That You Mention It...!] for 1R and enemies [Now That You Mention It...?] for 1R. [Now That You Mention It...!]: Increases Melee ATK by 10%. [Now That You Mention It...?]: Reduces Melee ATK by 10%.

Tactical Commander

Unique Trait

Activates the Level 3 passive skill [Command]. [Command]: From the start of any turn until the end of that turn, increases Melee ATK for self and nearby allies by 10% for each ally within 5m.

Marlon

Unique Trait

Strength 1, Technic 1, Intelligence 1

Interested

Gift Level 5 Unique Trait

Interested in the Chosen Human. Unlocks at Gift Affection Level 5: becomes active after reaching 2,000 affection points through gift-giving.

Unlocks at Gift Affection Level 5: This trait becomes active after reaching 2000 affection points through gift-giving.

Gift Affection Level 5 Bonus:
  • Melee ATK +10%

Community Build

Recommended build from the community spreadsheet by Envy, Liauw & Gamekee. View the full sheet .

Weapon

Dawnbringer weapon

Dawnbringer

Weapon Melee Attack Power 14.3 (91)

Melee ATK 5.5% (35%)

Substats Priority

  1. Melee Attack
  2. Starting AP

Stigma

Reckoning of Sin stigma artLate GameReckoning of Sin

Set 2: Increases AP Recovery by 4% during combat.

Set 4: At the start of combat gain 30 AP.

On successful hit, inflict [Price of Sin] on the target. [Price of Sin]: Reduces Elements DEF by 200. The effect ends when the target is hit.

Reckoning of Sin stigma artEarly-Mid GameReckoning of Sin

Set 2: Increases AP Recovery by 4% during combat.

Set 4: At the start of combat gain 30 AP.

On successful hit, inflict [Price of Sin] on the target. [Price of Sin]: Reduces Elements DEF by 200. The effect ends when the target is hit.

Traits to Get

  • FerociousMelee Attack +7%, Max HP -5%
  • AggressiveMelee Attack +5%, Accuracy -5%
  • PowerfulMelee Attack +4%
  • OverworkedAP Recovery +4%, Max HP -5%
  • EfficientAP Recovery +4%, Immaterial defense -50
  • PropheticStarting AP +5

Skill Leveling Priority

  1. 1Skill 2: Declaration of Victory
  2. 2Passive 1: Gotta Protect Myself!
  3. 3Skill 1: Formation Destruction
  4. 4Passive 2: Crisis to Opportunity!
  5. 5Basic Attack: Pole Break

Weapon: Dawnbringer

Base stats grow with weapon level (Lv 1 to Lv 60). EX raises (EX 1 to EX 5) only improve the unique skill.

Dawnbringer
Two-handed sword EX

Basic Stats (Lv 1 → Lv 60)

Melee ATK (rating) 14.3 → 91
Melee ATK (%) +5.5% → +35%

Unique Skill: Frontline Charisma

Unique
Skill values at raise:
EX 5

Increases Block Chance by 62% during battle. On a successful attack, increases the target's DMG Taken by 30% for 2R. Block Chance is capped at 75%.

Signature Skill: Our Protector

Signature

Increases SPD by 100% and Melee ATK by 300% during battle. Extends the duration of [Declaration of Victory] to 3R and additionally increases the affected target's Melee ATK by 200% of the caster's Melee ATK. On a successful attack, creates an aftershock in a 4m-radius circular area around the caster, pulling in enemies and dealing additional Slash DMG equal to 180% of Melee ATK. Unlocks the 'Frontline Disruptor' skill. Frontline Disruptor Leaps low toward the designated location, sweeping through the surrounding area with a slash. Deals Slash DMG equal to 120% of Melee ATK to enemies within a 2.5m-radius circular area around the designated location. Knocks back enemies hit by the attack.

Requires Erneste: only takes effect while Erneste has this weapon equipped. Fixed: no weapon level or EX scaling.

Skins

Erneste Default skin N01 Erneste Default portrait icon

Default

Erneste Swimsuit skin S01 Erneste Swimsuit portrait icon

Swimsuit

Erneste Barely-Maid skin S02 Erneste Barely-Maid portrait icon

Barely-Maid

Erneste Bikini Armor skin S03 Erneste Bikini Armor portrait icon

Bikini Armor

Gift Preferences

Need 2000 points of affection to reach Level 5 to unlock trait bonus and also get gold and game currency too

Level 5 Affection Bonus

Affection Bonus
Melee ATK: +10%

Favorite Gifts

These gifts give bonus points (20+ more) and are highly valued by this character

Setflix Membership Voucher B

Setflix Membership Voucher

Base: 10 + Bonus: +20 = Total: 30
For Max Affection: 67 gifts
Found in:
Ordinary Gift Box Ordinary Gift Box

Liked Gifts

These gifts give 10 points more and are appreciated by this character

Soju B

Soju

Base: 10 + Bonus: +10 = Total: 20
For Max Affection: 100 gifts
Found in:
Ordinary Gift Box Ordinary Gift Box
Hotel Restaurant Meal Voucher A

Hotel Restaurant Meal Voucher

Base: 20 + Bonus: +10 = Total: 30
For Max Affection: 67 gifts
Found in:
Luxurious Gift Box Luxurious Gift Box
Strategy Simulation Board Game S

Strategy Simulation Board Game

Base: 30 + Bonus: +10 = Total: 40
For Max Affection: 50 gifts
Found in:
Brilliant Gift Box Brilliant Gift Box
Luxurious Gift Box Luxurious Gift Box

Alternative High-Value Option

Queen's Tiara provides the highest affection points (100) for any character, regardless of preferences

Queen's Tiara EX

Queen's Tiara

Base: 100 + Bonus: +0 = Total: 100
For Max Affection: 20 gifts
Found in:
Brilliant Gift Box Brilliant Gift Box

Rework Archive

Erneste and her signature weapon Dawnbringer were reworked in the September 10, 2026 update. The sections above show the current version; the pre-rework text is preserved below for reference. Values in {} list every raise rank. September 10th maintenance patch notes.

Erneste's five skills, her stats, and her rarity stages were not changed by this rework.

Dawnbringer, Unique Skill: Frontline Charisma

Before

During battle, increases Block Chance by {12,15,18,21,24}%. After using a Support, Charge, Leap, Teleportation, or Self-Mobility skill, at the end of the turn, increases all allies' SPD by {36%,42.75%,49.5%,56.25%,63%} for 2 Rounds. Stacks up to 3 times.

After

Increases Block Chance by {22,32,42,52,62}% during battle. On a successful attack, increases the target's DMG Taken by {10,15,20,25,30}% for 2R. Block Chance is capped at 75%.

Dawnbringer, Signature: Our Protector (with Frontline Disruptor)

Before

Increases the caster's SPD by 70% during battle and boosts all allies' Basic ATK DMG (excluding the caster) by 10%. Extends the duration of [Declaration of Victory] to 3 rounds, additionally increasing the target ally's Melee ATK by 36% of the caster's base Melee ATK. Also increases each ally's Ranged ATK and Magic ATK by 55% of the total Melee ATK gained from [Declaration of Victory]. Unlocks the skill [Frontline Disruptor] for use.

Frontline Disruptor: Leaps forward in a sweeping motion, striking nearby enemies. Gains the [Courageous Charge] effect for 2 rounds and deals Slash DMG equal to 120% of Melee ATK to enemies within a 2.5m radius at the target location. Knocks targets back and inflicts [Faultline].

- [Courageous Charge]: Increases Elemental DEF by 60. Inflicts Fixed DMG equal to 340% of Melee ATK to countered enemies.

- [Faultline]: Increases DMG taken by 8%. Ends at the start of the caster's turn.

After

Increases SPD by 100% and Melee ATK by 300% during battle. Extends the duration of [Declaration of Victory] to 3R and additionally increases the affected target's Melee ATK by 200% of the caster's Melee ATK. On a successful attack, creates an aftershock in a 4m-radius circular area around the caster, pulling in enemies and dealing additional Slash DMG equal to 180% of Melee ATK. Unlocks the skill [Frontline Disruptor] for use.

Frontline Disruptor: Leaps low toward the designated location, sweeping through the surrounding area with a slash. Deals Slash DMG equal to 120% of Melee ATK to enemies within a 2.5m-radius circular area around the designated location. Knocks back enemies hit by the attack.

Unique Trait: Snake-tongue

Before

Activates the Level 1 passive skill [Snake-tongue]. [Snake-tongue]: Once per round, at the end of own turn, delivers an encouraging word (?) to boost morale among allies. Increases SPD of all allies except self by 10% for 1 round. Has a low chance to decrease ACC of enemies by 20%.

After

Activates the Level 1 passive skill [Snake-tongue]. [Snake-tongue]: Delivers some encouraging words (?) to boost the morale of the allies deployed alongside her. At the start of each Round, grants allies [Now That You Mention It...!] for 1R and enemies [Now That You Mention It...?] for 1R. [Now That You Mention It...!]: Increases Melee ATK by 10%. [Now That You Mention It...?]: Reduces Melee ATK by 10%.

Unique Trait: Tactical Commander

Before

Activates the Level 3 passive skill [Command]. [Command]: At the start of any turn until the end, for each ally within a 5m radius, increases melee ATK of self and nearby allies by 5%.

After

Activates the Level 3 passive skill [Command]. [Command]: From the start of any turn until the end of that turn, increases Melee ATK for self and nearby allies by 10% for each ally within 5m.