Our Florence GFL2 guide looks at the arrival of the playful Hydro support unit and whether her bear-throwing kit is worth your pulls in the Girls’ Frontline 2: Exilium update.
On October 16, Florence (PA-15) joins the roster. While she might act like a “little devil,” her role on the board is technically disciplined. She acts as a specialized Hydro anchor who provides healing and buffs while her bear, Arios, tanks damage and disrupts the enemy.
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Florence Overview
Little devilish charm meet absolute battlefield precision.
Florence is a Hydro Support who offers a unique playstyle centered around her summon, Arios. She provides team-wide cleanses, Hydro buffs, and consistent healing. Her bear companion can tank incoming damage and throw wet rocks at enemies, adding utility. Because she provides out-of-turn pressure and high survivability, she is a strong pick for the 2026 Hydro meta.
- Seiyuu: M•A•O
- The Gimmick: Hydro summon mechanics. She manages Arios to absorb damage and trigger Hydro-based support actions.
- Stat Priorities: Attack Boost, Attack, Crit Rate, Crit Damage.
- Recommended Attachments: Phase Strike for efficiency or Hydro Boost for optimization.
Florence’s Skills & Keys
Florence focuses on maintaining the Stimulant buff for allies while Arios manages the frontline. Her playstyle rewards players who use her Ultimate to reposition Arios and apply the Infatuated debuff to enemies.
Understanding Her Keys
- Fatal Thrill (Fixed Key): Essential for early momentum. It grants 3 points of Confectance Index at the start of the battle.
- Self-Pleasure (Fixed Key): Provides sustain. After using active skills, both Florence and Arios recover HP.
- Sensitivity Boost (Fixed Key): Bridges her offensive and support roles. After Florence or Arios attacks, she applies Defense Down II to the target.
- Riposte’s Reward (Fixed Key): Buffs her summon. After Arios launches a counterattack, he gains Attack Up II.
- Master’s Command (Common Key): Simple scaling. It increases Health by 5% and the attack of her physical summons by 7%.
Expansion Key: Thrill Seeker
- This is her primary build anchor. After using Pleasure Trigger, it applies the skill to all allied summons. It also allows Arios to stack Ecstasy, which makes him more durable and powerful as the fight progresses.
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Grab Florence, Sharkry, and Nagant before time runs dry.
Florence debuts alongside Sharkry and Nagant. She is remarkably efficient at V0, making her a high-value one-copy pull for most squads.
Florence (PA-15) Vertebrae Breakpoints:
- V0: Fully functional. She provides the necessary Hydro utility right out of the box.
- V1: A consistency spike. This improves her Skill 2 usage and Ultimate rotation.
- V3: The support target. This helps maintain the Stimulant buff on the whole team.
- V6: The personal damage threshold. This massively increases her personal output.
Verdict: Florence is completely online at V0. You do not need to push for duplicates unless you are maximizing her personal damage for high-end Bossing.
Florence Team Recommendations
Florence serves as a flexible anchor for Hydro and Turbid squads.
The “Oceanic Vanguard” Core
- Main DPS: Tololo
- Sub-DPS: Nikketa (VSK-94)
- Support: Florence (PA-15)
- Sustain: Springfield
- Strategy: This setup uses Springfield and Florence to cycle Hydro buffs. Springfield handles the reactive healing while Florence uses Arios to tank hits and apply defense debuffs for Tololo to exploit.
The “Summoner Storm” Squad
- Main DPS: Zhaohui
- Sub-DPS: Papasha (PPS-43)
- Support: Florence (PA-15)
- Sustain: Ksenia
- Strategy: This team focuses on overwhelm tactics. With Papasha’s Guardian Sentinel and Florence’s Arios, you control more of the board. Florence buffs all summons, making the drones and bears hit significantly harder.
Iaso | Florence’s Signature Weapon
Boost Hydro damage and support your team in style.
- Effect: Increases damage dealt by all physical summons on the field. Before an ally attacks, if the target has Hydro debuffs, Hydro damage is increased.
- Trait: Cleanses 1 debuff from Florence before she uses an active skill and grants a random buff.
The Verdict: A solid investment but optional. Iaso provides great amplification for summon-heavy teams. But the SR version (MAB PA-15) works well for budget builds. Secure V0 Florence before pulling for the weapon.
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Qiuhua, Groza, and Colphne return for a hot rerun.
Qiuhua (Type 97S) returns alongside this update. She remains a mandatory anchor for anyone building a serious Fire team. She only requires V0 to be effective, so this is a great chance to round out your roster.
Additional Outfits
The October update brings high-tier looks to the Boutique:
- Marvelous Yam Pastry (Florence): A sweet and supportive casual look available at a limited-time discount.
- Horizon Cruise (Tololo): A stylish schoolgirl outfit that makes cruising to victory chic.
- Benevolent Herbalist (Qiuhua): The traditional look for the Fire Vanguard returns for a limited rerun.
Closing Thoughts | Florence Breakdown
Florence is a valuable addition to the Hydro roster who brings unique summon interactions and reliable defense shred. She is efficient at V0 and works well alongside existing units like Springfield. If you need a durable support who can distract bosses while buffing your carries, Florence is a fantastic pick. Good luck with your pulls, Commander.
