Catcher
Cendgame support
support defender shield debuff
Catcher is a Physical Element Vanguard Defender with some support capabilities. He brings damage mitigation through shields from his Combo Skill and some healing with specific weapons, but the shield condition (ally below 40% HP or enemy charging) makes it unreliable. He provides Weaken and Vulnerability debuffs, which help Physical teams, but overall his sustain is weak compared to dedicated healers or shielders, limiting his effectiveness in harder content.
Designed as Catcher's best support build for endgame, this configuration emphasizes team utility over personal damage. Former Finery and Frontiers gear combine to give him consistent off-field healing, shorter Combo Skill cooldown, and a damage buff for the entire team. It turns him into a durable supporter who keeps allies alive while amplifying Physical DPS.
Insights
Core Mechanics
- Battle Skill: Rigid Interdiction raises a shield, grants Protection to nearby allies, recovers SP, and retaliates with a Vulnerability stack when hit.
- Combo Skill: Timely Suppression automatically triggers when an ally falls below 40% HP or an enemy begins a charge; it provides a shield that scales with Catcher's DEF.
- Ultimate: Textbook Assault deals Physical DMG, applies Weaken and Vulnerability. Talent Comprehensive Mindset adds shockwaves for extra damage.
Scaling
- Catcher scales primarily with Will (increases DEF via talent and healing with Former Finery) and DEF (enhances shield strength). Damage output is modest, so building him as a tanky support is optimal. Early game he can use F2P weapons like OBJ Heavy Burden, while endgame leans into healing and team buffs.
Team Role
Catcher serves as a defensive support who shields allies and debuffs enemies. His Vulnerability debuff boosts physical damage, making him a decent fit in Physical-oriented teams. The Frontiers gear set further lets him amplify team damage after using the Battle Skill for SP recovery. He pairs well with characters who need protection to survive, but his requirement for low HP or specific enemy actions restricts his consistency.
Weapon
former_finery Best
6★ Claymores
obj_heavy_burden Rank 2
5★ Claymores
seeker_of_dark_lung Rank 3
5★ Claymores
Weapon Stat Priority
efficacy will_boost hp_boost
Gear
team_buff
Pieces
armor
gloves
core 1
core 2
Explanation
Former Finery is chosen over alternatives because it converts Catcher's high Will into periodic healing for protected operators, greatly improving his sustain role. The HP boost further thickens his shields.
The Frontiers set directly reduces Combo Skill downtime and enables a party-wide damage amp, turning Catcher's self-SP recovery into a team buff.
OBJ Heavy Burden is a strong alternative if Former Finery is unavailable; it offers high DEF when applying Weaken, reinforcing his shields. Seeker of Dark Lung can be used in Arts-burst teams but is less synergistic.
Notes
- This setup maximizes Catcher's supporting potential by boosting Will for healing and DEF, reducing Combo Skill cooldown, and granting team-wide DMG amplification.
- Former Finery heals Protected allies when they take damage, and its Will scaling increases healing efficiency and DEF via his talent.
- Frontiers gear set provides +15% Combo Skill CDR and a team DMG buff when Catcher recovers SP, which synergizes with his Battle Skill.