Selecting the best Circuit and Insignia in Crystal of Atlan is essential for optimizing your build and maximizing damage output. While they don’t replace your main gear, Circuits and Insignias significantly enhance your stats—especially when chosen with proper synergy in mind.
This guide will walk you through a practical, step-by-step method to choose the right Circuit and Insignia based on your build’s main stats, elemental focus, and current gear setup. Whether you’re an Elementalist stacking elemental damage or a Berserker chasing crit builds, the right combination of Circuit and Insignia can elevate your performance across all content.
Understand Your Stat Priorities First
Before choosing any Circuit or Insignia, go to your character’s Attributes → Details menu. This section gives you a full breakdown of your base stats, sub stats, and elemental values—the latter of which act as multipliers in Crystal of Atlan.
By understanding which stats your class and weapons scale with (e.g., Intelligence, Strength, Agility), you can select supporting Circuits and Insignias that fill in missing power or amplify your strengths.
How to Choose the Best Circuit in Crystal of Atlan
Circuits are enhancement modules that boost offensive or survivability stats, depending on their type and rarity. While early-game players may experiment with any rarity, serious builds should focus only on Epic Circuits due to their potential to unlock four sub attributes.
Circuit Types and Main Attributes:
Radiant Circuit: Boosts ATK
Time Circuit: Increases Crit Rate, Crit DMG, ATK Speed, Cooldown Rate
Netherlight Circuit: Enhances Base HP
Stellar Circuit: Increases Elemental DMG, Skill DMG, Basic Attack DMG
Each Circuit serves a different purpose, and the right one depends on your class:
Elementalist or magic-based builds benefit from Stellar Circuits
Crit-based physical classes (like Berserker) may prefer Time Circuits
Tankier builds may experiment with Netherlight Circuits, though these are less common in DPS-focused metas
Epic Circuit Selection Tips:
Only invest in Epic Circuits that have at least three sub stats aligned with your build.
For example, an Elementalist should prioritize sub stats like Elemental DMG, Crit DMG, and ATK Speed.
In early game, Time Circuits with Crit DMG are effective for most classes. Later, transition to Crit Rate or Elemental-focused Stellar Circuits depending on your gear.
Circuit Upgrade Strategy:
Circuit upgrades are resource-intensive, especially at higher levels.
Do not upgrade Circuits unless their main attribute and at least 3 sub stats directly benefit your build.
The stat boost from sub attributes can often be more valuable than the main stat itself.
Elemental synergy matters—if your weapon deals Frost damage, seek circuits that boost Frost or Elemental DMG.
How to Choose the Best Insignia in Crystal of Atlan
Insignias are gear slot-based modifiers that increase damage, survivability, or stat balance. Each gear piece (Weapon, Helmet, Gloves, etc.) has its own pool of compatible Insignias. The key is to align the Insignia with your build’s core stat priorities and elemental focus.
Insignia Prioritization by Gear Slot
Here are top recommendations per slot, especially for damage-based builds:
Weapon Insignia
Witch, Krag, or Mechanical Core: Best for Elemental Damage builds
Mystic Insignia: Good for early-game damage
Helmet Insignia
Claudius: Late-game staple for stat balance
HexChess Guard: Strong alternative if Claudius is unavailable
Andre: Prioritize for Elemental builds
Kernnos: Physical damage users
Breastplate Insignia
Void Bladematron, Leotids, Claudius: Well-rounded choices
Ophelia: Specializes in Elemental enhancement
Gloves Insignia
Ophelia: For crit or elemental builds
HexChess Guard and Leotids: Versatile options depending on build
Pants Insignia
Goramos: Universal pick across all roles
Sawblade Mech: Only viable for Bounty Hunter or Berserker
Shoes, Necklace, and Bracers
Void Bladematron: Best for speed and attack synergy
Joker, Electric Whip Guard, Thunderbolt Striker: Boost elemental builds and crit stats
Ring Insignia
Andre: For Elemental Damage
Kernnos: For raw ATK/Crit builds
Seal Insignia
Goramos: One of the best all-around Insignias available
Talisman Insignia
Tower Shield Mech: A reliable standard for utility and defense balance
Insignia Selection Strategy
Prioritize Epic or Gold-tier Insignias, as they offer better base and sub stats
Until then, use the best Purple or Blue-tier Insignia available that matches your build
Focus on damage-oriented stats: ATK, Crit Rate, Crit DMG, Elemental DMG
Make sure the Insignia’s elemental bonuses match your weapon’s element
Early Game Tip: Focus on Crit Rate to increase consistency
Late Game Tip: Shift to Crit DMG and Elemental DMG for larger multipliers
Final Thoughts
Choosing the best Circuit and Insignia in Crystal of Atlan is less about following a single formula and more about understanding your build’s needs. Start by analyzing your primary and secondary stats, then match circuits and insignias that boost those attributes effectively.
Time Circuits and Crit-based insignias offer great value early on, while Elemental builds benefit from Stellar Circuits and matching elemental Insignias in the late game. Always upgrade selectively—resources are limited, and investing in the right items early will save you significant time and frustration down the line.
With the right combination of gear synergy, stat awareness, and elemental alignment, you can build a character that performs at its peak in both PvE and PvP content.