SHORT ANSWER
Start with the route anchor
The simplest Fire anchor for Amber's repeated Dragon Breath events.
Load Long Tong's route in PlannerWeapon choices that match the run you have
The simplest Fire anchor for Amber's repeated Dragon Breath events.
Tradeoff: Do not let one missing Fire relic make you abandon a working weapon.
A Fire alternative that keeps the companion and weapon on the same element.
Tradeoff: Its firing pattern may offer less comfortable uptime in some rooms.
A Fire boss-focused option when the companion already covers room pressure.
Tradeoff: It is less flexible when the run needs fast crowd coverage.
How to choose the weapon during a run
- Keep the active element. Switching away from the element your relics and Tarot reference costs more than a higher rarity label usually gives back.
- Check the event rhythm. Reload, first shot, final shot, skill use, and companion triggers only matter when the weapon produces them often enough.
- Match the room. Use the crowd guidance for packs and the boss guidance for a long single-target phase; one weapon does not have to win both jobs equally.
- Switch for a reason. Move when the new weapon fixes a real failure, such as reload downtime, missing room coverage, or an element the rest of the build has already abandoned.
Bosses reward sustained Fire pressure and Ever-Burning coverage. Use Fury as a finishing window and keep the weapon firing while Amber works.
Let Dragon Breath and spread effects handle packs while the main weapon preserves safe spacing. If rooms overwhelm you, choose coverage before the highest boss ceiling.
If the recommended weapon never appears
Ember Spark or a Fire support piece never appears.
Keep the element your current weapon and relics already support, then prioritize companion uptime, frequency, and survival.
Do not: Do not hold an empty slot for one exact Fire gun while Amber is already contributing with another element.