If you want to use her in single target situations then she really need her dupes. But the more you put into her, the more she will give back.
Recommended keys
Key 2. One Fell Swoop
Key 4. Strong Support
Key 5. Limit Break
BiS weapons
Skylla (signature SSR)
Planeta (before v3 Klukai) (standard SSR)
Should I get dupes?
The more the better, V3 is minimum to use her in bosses scenarios and V6 is the last breakpoint. If you can't get V6, it's still better to invest in other elements unless you don't have to care about budget.