Introduction
- Regular Attack
- Arts Damage
- Position
- Ranged
Minimalist is a Mech-accord Caster who focuses entirely on consistent Arts damage. His main downside is that his kit is very simple and lacks utility compared to his branch mates’ skills. He doesn’t take advantage of his branch’s strengths enough to be an easy recommendation.
Operator Stats
- Health
- 1500
- Attack Power
- 360
- Defense
- 120
- Attack Speed
- 1.3 sec
- Arts Resistance
- 20%
- Block
- 1
- Redeploy Time
- 80 sec
- DP Cost
- 23
- Range
Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 X1 active cell active cell active cell empty cell X2 operator cell active cell active cell active cell X3 active cell active cell active cell empty cell
Due to being a welfare unit, Minimalist has a slightly longer base redeploy time and higher base DP cost than other operators of the same rarity and branch. These are rectified by the easily accessible potential upgrades; however, this means he misses out on a potential stat upgrade.
Strengths
- High average DPS on S2
- Able to store charges with his S2, allowing for a quick burst in some situations
Weaknesses
- Lacks utility and is unable to lock onto targets unlike other Mech-accord Casters, which results in his drone often resetting its trait
Talents
Flash of Insight
When attacking, has a 25% chance to increase that ATK to 150%
It’s a simple talent, helping raise Minimalist’s damage output both off-skill and on-skill. The critical chance applies on hit, so both Minimalist and his drone can crit separately, raising the average proc chance.
Skills
Swift Strike γ
Per Second RecoveryManual Trigger- Initial SP
- 15
- SP Cost
- 35
- Duration
- 35 sec
ATK +45%; ASPD +45
A generic ATK & ASPD increase with good uptime. It doesn’t have much going for it, since Minimalist’s S2 reaches pretty much the same numbers on average compared to this skill during its uptime. S1 also lacks the advantage of reducing wastage by holding charges, and its decently long cycle may make it hard to manage.
Skill Mastery
- Recommended Rank
- None
- Priority
- --
The skill doesn’t offer anything over S2 to warrant mastery. Those wanting to make the most of Minimalist should focus on his other skill instead.
Prodigious Craftsmanship
Per Second RecoveryAuto Trigger- Initial SP
- 4
- SP Cost
- 5
- Duration
- 0 sec
The next attack deals 200% ATK as Arts damage and attacks twice consecutively
Can store 3 charges
Note: Both Minimalist and his drone hit twice and apply the multiplier.
This skill’s average damage output is comparable to the on-skill damage of his branch mates. The charges help make use of downtime, reducing wastage. Its weakness is that it doesn’t have the lock-on ability and utilities of other Mech-accord Casters.
Skill Mastery
- Recommended Rank
- None
- Priority
- --
While it has the damage output to be effective, there are better options, and the lack of anything else to make it stand out ultimately makes it hard to recommend. For those who really want to invest in it, it’s recommended to stick to M2, since it gives the most benefits for a relatively low cost. M3 can be considered for the multiplier increase if you feel M2 lacks the damage output.
Synergy
Bard Supporters
Due to his low ATK stat, multi-hit S2, and large total multiplier, Minimalist disproportionately benefits from the flat ATK buff of Bard Supporters.