The leader of the Sons of Calydon biker gang is here! Caesar is the first S-ranked Physical defense agent who can shield bash her way to victory.
Her gameplay offers a unique blend of Zhongli’s shielding and Candace’s counter abilities (from Genshin Impact), with an added bonus where shielded agents, including herself, grant a massive 1000 ATK boost to on-field characters. This effect is reminiscent of Bennett’s buff but with a near-permanent duration.
In this ONE Esports article, we cover the best Caesar build making sure she becomes the best defender in your entire team.
Best Caesar build
Recommended W-Engines
Caesar is known for her defensive playstyle, focusing on utilizing her EX Special Attack: Parry Counter to deal damage and protect her team. This ability allows Caesar to use her shield both offensively and defensively by applying Daze to enemies while creating powerful shields for her party.
When Caesar activates her EX Special Attack: Parry Counter or triggers Retaliation through abilities like EX Special Attack: Overpowered Shield Bash, she provides a powerful Radiant Aegis shield for the entire team.
Here’s a breakdown of her best W-Engines:
| W-ENGINE | STATS | W-ENGINE EFFECTS |
| Tusks of Fury | Base ATK: 714 Impact:18% | Invincible Rider: The Shield value provided by the equipper increases by 30%. When any squad member triggers Interrupt or Perfect Dodge, all squad members’ DMG increases by 18% and Daze dealt increases by 12% for 20s. Repeated triggers reset the duration and passive effects of the same name do not stack. |
| Original Transmorpher | Base ATK: 594 HP: 25% | Starlight Knight Flying Kick: Increases Max HP by 11%. When attacked, the equipper’s Impact is increased by 14.5% for 12s. |
| Spring Embrace | Base ATK: 594ATK: 25% | Hot Spring Soup: Reduces DMG taken by 10.5%. When attacked, the equipper’s Energy Generation Rate increases by 14.5% for 12s. When the equipper switches off-field, this buff will be transferred to the new on-field character with its duration refreshed. Passive effects of the same name do not stack. |
| Big Cylinder | Base ATK: 624 DEF: 40% | Ten Ton Top: Reduces DMG taken by 12%. After being attacked, the next attack to hit an enemy will trigger a critical hit and deal 960% of the equipper’s DEF as additional DMG. This effect can be triggered once every 7.5s. |
| Peacekeeper – Specialized | Base ATK: 624 Attack: 25% | Standard Blocking Technique: While Shielded, the equipper’s Energy Regen increases by 0.4/s. The Anomaly Buildup of EX Special Attacks and Assist Follow-Ups increases by 36%. |
| Bunny Band | Base ATK: 594 DEF: 40% | Pet the Bunny: Increases Max HP by 11.6%. Increases the equipper’s ATK by 14.5% when they are shielded. |
The Tusk of Fury is the ideal W-Engine for Caesar, providing a substantial 30% increase to the shield value she grants. Additionally, when any squad member triggers an Interrupt or Perfect Dodge, the entire squad benefits from an 18% increase in damage and a 12% increase in Daze dealt for 20 seconds.
The Original Transmorpher offers a 25% HP boost to Caesar, which enhances her shield durability. Additionally, it increases her Impact by 14.5% for 12 seconds when she’s attacked.
For the battle pass W-engine, Spring Embrace increases her energy generation by 14.5% for 12 seconds if she’s attacked, which is ideal for keeping her EX attack uptime. Additionally, If Caesar switches out, the buff is transferred to the new on-field character, making it highly efficient for managing team energy.
Big Cylinder is an alternative free-to-play option. This engine reduces damage taken by 12% and allows Caesar’s next attack to be a guaranteed critical hit, dealing 960% of her DEF as additional damage.
Peacekeeper – Specialized is another alternative free-to-play option for players who are opting to enhance the Anomaly Buildup of her EX Special Attacks and her shield uptime.
Lastly, The Bunny Band provides an ATK increase by 14.5% whenever Caesar is shielded, which of course is most of the time.
Recommended Drive Discs
Caesar excels at applying Daze through her EX Special Attack and the powerful shields she provides to the team.
To maximize her potential, the right Drive Disc sets are essential for boosting her shield strength and Daze output.
Here are the best Drive Disc combinations for Caesar:
| CAESAR DRIVE DISC | DRIVE DISC DESCRIPTION |
| Proto Punk | 2-Pieces: Shield Effect +15%. 4-Pieces: When any squad member triggers a Defensive Assist or Evasive Assist, all squad members deal 15% increased DMG, lasting 10s. Passive effects of the same name do not stack. |
| Shockstar Disco | 2-Pieces: Increases Impact by 6%. 4-Pieces: Basic Attacks, Dash Attacks, and Dodge Counters inflict 20% more Daze to the main target. |
| Swing Jazz | 2-Pieces: Energy Regen increases by 20%. 4-Pieces: Launching a Chain Attack or Ultimate increases all squad members’ DMG by 15% for 12s. Passive effects of the same name do not stack. |
| Freedom Blues | 2-Pieces: Increases Anomaly Proficiency by 30. 4-Pieces: When an EX Special Attack hits an enemy, reduce the target’s Anomaly Buildup RES to the equipper’s Attribute by 20% for 8s. This effect does not stack with others of the same attribute. |
The 4-piece Proto Punk set is highly recommended. This set excels in boosting Caesar’s shield strength and overall defensive capabilities, which are essential for her role as a defensive tank and party-wide shield and buff provider.
Pair it with either a 2-piece Shockstar Disco for a 6% boost to Impact, enhancing Caesar’s ability to Daze enemies with her shield attacks, or a 2-piece Swing Jazz to improve Energy Regen, allowing Caesar to use her EX Special Attack more frequently.
Alternatively, if you already have a strong defensive setup, consider building 4-piece Freedom Blues paired with a 2-piece Shockstar Disco. This setup will increase the Daze inflicted by Caesar’s Basic Attacks and Dash Attacks, while maintaining a solid anomaly buildup.
Alternatively, pairing it with 2-piece Freedom Blues boosts her Anomaly Proficiency, which is beneficial for hybrid builds that rely on physical anomaly interactions.
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