Memory Traces in Ash Echoes are the key gear items that define your character’s stats, combat skills, and meta viability. Building the right Memory Trace set around your Leader unlocks the highest-level “Engraving,” which buffs your team across all content. Here’s the definitive guide to the top Memory Traces in the current meta (November 2025).
What Are Memory Traces?
Memory Traces are equipment cards you slot into your Leader. Only the Leader’s traces matter for teamwide effects. Memory Traces can be upgraded (up to LVL 3 skills unlock at maximum), and SSR traces offer unique active and passive bonuses influencing both offense and sustain.
How Traces Work
Mechanic
Details
Slot System
6 Traces are slotted for a complete set (like gear slots)
Engravings
Your equipped set creates an “Engraving,” transferring all stats/skills to your whole team
Upgrading
Traces upgraded with dupes/tokens, enhancing stats & unlocking higher-tier skills
Best Memory Traces (SSR, Current Meta)
Name
Best For
Effect/Skill Highlight
Source
Silent Yesterday
All-around/Starter
Max Humidity: broad stat boost, universally useful
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