Black Beacon

Black Beacon Element Guide: All Elemental Effects, Weaknesses, Counters

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Elemental mechanics are the backbone of Black Beacon’s combat meta, driving anomaly effects, burst damage, and counterplay in every mode. Here’s the definitive guide to all elements, covering effects, weaknesses, counters, and how to build around Overload for maximal DPS.

Elements & Effects Overview

Black Beacon features five core elements (plus Overload):

ElementEffectAnomaly NameDebuff Description
FireHP% Burn over timeBurning/BurnDeals damage over time, stacks for multiple triggers, ideal for chip damage and bosses​
ThunderElectrified, rapid multi-hitAlexrusionEach hit “zaps” the enemy for bonus damage, scales with speed and combos, stacks on DPS​
WaterFreeze/stasisStasisFreezes enemy for 3 seconds, immobilizes, even bosses! Use on fast/hard maps for control​
LightHP% burst, glareGlare“Glare” deals a small burst, then a bigger burst when anomaly meter fills. Great for burst PvE​
DarkErosion/corrosion burstDark CorrosionAccumulates damage received, then deals it in a final burst. Key for boss nukes and PvP​
OverloadExplosive reaction (combo)OverloadTriggers when two anomalies overlap, massive extra burst, lowers enemy Tenacity by up to 1.5x​

Quick Element Effects Table

ElementTrigger EffectBest vs.Countered by
FireBurn (HP% DoT)Tanky/boss mobsWater/Light
ThunderMultiple hit bonusAoE/farmingDark/Light
WaterFreeze/stasisFast/dodgy mobsFire
LightBurst (HP% fixed)Bosses/elite mobsDark
DarkErosion (accum. burst)Burst compsThunder/Light
OverloadDual anomaly = massive burstAll, TenacityRain/stagger clears

Weaknesses & Counters: How to Build

  • Every enemy has 1–2 elemental weaknesses. Hit them with the counter element for bonus anomaly damage (e.g., Unknown Tyrant is weak to Light, ideal for Zero/Shamash).​
  • Mono-element teams struggle to trigger Overload (the meta burst combo). Always mix at least two elements for consistent Overload procs.​

How Overload Works:

  • When you inflict two anomalies within about five seconds, you trigger Overload, causing explosive damage, lowering Tenacity, and boosting the team’s DPS by up to 1.5x.​
  • Team comp tip: Pair Fire and Thunder for rapid anomaly buildup; Water can freeze to lock enemies, setting up Overload with Dark for a massive nuke.

Team Building: Leveraging Elemental Counters

  • Build with Breaker, Destruction, and Assist: All should cover different elements for versatile anomaly application.​
  • For bosses, always bring their element counter, check mob info for weaknesses before running each stage.​
  • For events or PvP, prioritize fast anomaly build-up (Thunder, Fire) to quickly trigger Overload.

Sources & Further Reading

For more elemental strategy breakdowns, bookmark Ultimategacha.com!

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