Core strengths
AoE crowd control, team ATK buff, triggers Scorch for DoT amplification, 'Eating Mode' locks down enemies, versatile across many team comps.

NTE character build
Incantation specialist available from the S-class selector after 50 pulls. Excels at crowd control and AoE mob clearing while buffing team ATK.
AoE crowd control, team ATK buff, triggers Scorch for DoT amplification, 'Eating Mode' locks down enemies, versatile across many team comps.
Incantation/Gas-based buffs and debuffs. Eating Mode provides AoE control and ATK buff. Ultimate amplifies Scorch damage on all enemies. Passive reduces enemy defense.
Energy Recharge / ATK% / Incantation DMG. Focus on ER until 180%, then build ATK for stronger buffs. 4-piece Incantation set.
Sakiri is a S Tier S-Rank Incantation/Gas Esper whose main job is buff / control / sub-dps. Incantation specialist available from the S-class selector after 50 pulls. Excels at crowd control and AoE mob clearing while buffing team ATK. They are a priority investment when they fit your roster, especially if you need their role covered.
The rating is based on practical account value rather than raw damage alone: role compression, team fit, element coverage, and how expensive the character is to make useful. For Sakiri, the standout points are aoe crowd control, team atk buff, triggers scorch for dot amplification, 'eating mode' locks down enemies, versatile across many team comps. Because they are not a free pickup, the build should be weighed against your current pull and material plans.
In combat, Sakiri plays as a buff option with Incantation element coverage and Gas arc typing. Incantation/Gas-based buffs and debuffs. Eating Mode provides AoE control and ATK buff. Ultimate amplifies Scorch damage on all enemies. Passive reduces enemy defense. This makes them easiest to justify when your team already supports that damage type or needs the utility attached to their kit.
Recommended teammates are Nanally, Hotori and Baicang. If you do not own those exact characters, look for replacements that preserve the same jobs: a stable damage source, a way to amplify Incantation output, and enough survival or control to keep rotations consistent. For ready-made examples, compare the best NTE teams.
Start with Energy Recharge / ATK% / Incantation DMG. Energy Recharge / ATK% / Incantation DMG. Focus on ER until 180%, then build ATK for stronger buffs. 4-piece Incantation set. Do not over-farm perfect substats before your core team has usable gear; a stable baseline build usually gives more account progress than chasing one ideal piece.
Prioritize Sakiri when your account needs a buff or when Incantation coverage unlocks a better team shell. Based on vote trends, community sentiment is fairly balanced. Use that as a signal to test the character against your own roster instead of treating any tier placement as permanent.
For broader comparisons, return to the NTE tier list or review the ranked NTE best characters page before spending scarce upgrade materials.