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Benjamin build guide

Benjamin is a Lightning Main DPS / Sub DPS. Prioritize Awakening A4 for Skill damage; A6 for permanent Nightmare Rush. Focus stats on CDR / Boss Damage / Weak / CDmg.

Lightning · Main DPS / Sub DPS · Last verified 2026-08-12 · All characters · Lightning builds

Benjamin build recommendations

Last verified: 2026-08-12

Benjamin can stay on field or use a shorter Skill window before switching.

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Quick setup

Role
Main DPS / Sub DPS
Element
Lightning
Recommended awakening
A4 for Skill damage; A6 for permanent Nightmare Rush
Stat focus
CDR / Boss Damage / Weak / CDmg
Skill priority
Skill >> Support = Ult > BA

What to prioritize

Recommended awakening
A4 for Skill damage; A6 for permanent Nightmare Rush
Signature priority
Compare this after your core build is set
Skill priority
Skill >> Support = Ult > BA
Target stats
CDR / Boss Damage / Weak / CDmg
Stat priority
CDR / Boss Damage / Weak / CDmg

How the build plays

Damage9 / 10
Field timeVariable
Support10sec lightning affliction
BreakingMid
A69 / 10

Input sequence

  1. Use Skill, cancel with Basic Attack or dash, then repeat or switch out.

Artifacts

Primary
Suffocating Darkness
Alternative
Frenzied Struggle

His signature boosts Special Skill and Tag-out burst. Frenzied Struggle for raw ATK if you lack his signature.

Monsterlings

Primary
Avardan
Alternative
Amon or Taglock

Same DPS set as other attackers. All three raise team output.

Team options

Lightning support

  • Penny (main Lightning DPS)
  • Yeonhwa (support)
  • Benjamin (sub DPS + Lightning support Skill)

Benjamin and Yeonhwa combine support skills so Penny can deal Lightning damage non-stop with minimal swaps.

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Common questions

Is Benjamin worth building in MONGIL: STAR DIVE?

Benjamin is a Lightning Main DPS / Sub DPS. Prioritize Awakening A4 for Skill damage; A6 for permanent Nightmare Rush. Focus stats on CDR / Boss Damage / Weak / CDmg.

What Awakening should I prioritize for Benjamin?

Recommended Awakening for Benjamin: A4 for Skill damage; A6 for permanent Nightmare Rush.

What stats does Benjamin need?

Target stats: CDR / Boss Damage / Weak / CDmg. Priority order: CDR / Boss Damage / Weak / CDmg.

What is the best rotation for Benjamin?

Use Skill, cancel with Basic Attack or dash, then repeat or switch out.

Who pairs well with Benjamin?

Lightning support: Penny (main Lightning DPS), Yeonhwa (support), Benjamin (sub DPS + Lightning support Skill). Benjamin and Yeonhwa combine support skills so Penny can deal Lightning damage non-stop with minimal swaps.

Character details

  • ElementLightning
  • ClassAssassin
  • Community roleMain DPS / Sub DPS
  • Rarity4 star
  • RangeMelee
  • ReleaseGlobal Release [1.0]

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