Stellar Affinity Ann
★4 Support Trekker — Boosted rate-up companion alongside Eleanor.
Ann is a ★4 Support Trekker in Stellar Affinity, appearing with boosted rates in the With Graceful Steps Elegance Arrives limited recruitment running alongside Eleanor from September 7, 2026 after maintenance through September 28, 2026 19:59 (UTC-7). While not the headline character, Ann’s rate-up status makes her notably easier to acquire during this window than through standard recruit.
Character overview
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Rarity | ★4 (Rate-up) |
| Element | Support |
| Style | Assist / Buffer |
| Recruitment | With Graceful Steps Elegance Arrives (Sep 7–28, 2026) |
| Role | Team support and buff amplification |
Ann fills a support niche in the roster. Her kit is designed to amplify the capabilities of her teammates, making her a valuable addition to squads focused on maximizing carry damage or sustaining longer combat encounters.
Ann’s kit and role
Ann occupies a Support / Buffer position in team compositions. Key aspects:
- Team amplification — boosts the effectiveness of primary damage dealers
- Buff provision — provides stat increases or damage multipliers to allies
- Sustain synergy — works well with healers and tanks to stabilize fights
- Rate-up window — significantly easier to acquire during the Eleanor banner
Why Ann matters in the current meta
Ann’s value goes beyond simple stat buffs. In the current v1.15 meta, team compositions increasingly reward characters who can amplify burst windows and sustain damage dealers through extended fights. Ann’s Assist/Buffer classification positions her as a bridge between your primary DPS and your sustain layer — she does not replace dedicated healers, but she makes every healer in your roster more efficient by amplifying the damage they enable.
During the current banner window, Ann appears alongside Eleanor as a ★4 rate-up. This is not incidental — Ann’s buff profile complements Eleanor’s weapon-switching burst windows. If you are pulling for Eleanor, treating Ann as a bonus carry rather than an afterthought maximizes the value of each pull spent during this limited window.
Artifact recommendations for Ann
Ann’s artifact build should prioritize set bonuses that amplify her support amplification rather than personal damage. Full support artifact sets — those that increase ally damage, skill damage, or provide team-wide stat bonuses — outperform personal damage sets on Ann. Prioritize artifacts with energy regeneration bonuses if your team struggles with ultimate timing, since Ann’s buffs are most effective when aligned with burst windows.
Refrain from building Ann with crit-focused artifacts. Her kit is designed around enabling teammates, not personal damage contributions. Artifacts that reduce cooldowns or increase buff duration on allies will outperform raw attack statistics.
Pull vs save decision framework
Before spending tickets on Ann, evaluate your roster honestly:
- Do you have at least one dedicated buffer or amplifier already built? If no, Ann fills a genuine gap.
- Is your primary DPS already hitting damage ceilings in current content? If yes, Ann’s amplification may unlock the next progression threshold.
- Do you plan to pull for Eleanor? If yes, Ann is essentially free bonus value on the same banner.
- Are you building toward a specific team archetype that demands two supports? If yes, Ann and Teresa together provide layered coverage.
If two or more of these point toward pulling, prioritize Ann. If you are spread thin across multiple banners or already have robust support coverage, save tickets for the next limited character.
Team composition with Ann
Ann pairs well with:
- Primary damage dealers who benefit from buff amplification
- Other support characters for layered buff stacks
- Healers who need additional team protection
- Burst-oriented DPS characters during their weapon-switching or ultimate windows
For specific composition advice, consult best teams and team builds.
Related pages
- Eleanor — ★5 Limited headliner of this banner
- Teresa — ★4 rate-up companion alongside Ann
- Tier list — character assessment
- Best teams — team composition examples
- Current events — active banner status
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
When is Ann available with boosted rates?
Ann has boosted rates through the With Graceful Steps Elegance Arrives limited recruit from September 7, 2026 after maintenance through September 28, 2026 19:59 (UTC-7).
What rarity is Ann?
Ann is a ★4 Support Trekker.
What role does Ann play?
Ann is a Support/Buffer character who amplifies team performance and provides buff effects to allies.
Should I pull for Ann or focus on Eleanor?
Prioritize Eleanor if you want the limited ★5 headliner. Ann is a bonus if you need support coverage or want to build around Eleanor's kit.
How does Ann compare to Teresa?
Both are ★4 rate-up companions with support capabilities. Ann focuses on buff amplification while Teresa offers additional utility. Pull based on your roster gaps.