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Arknights: Endfield
Arknights: Endfield
Catcher
Operator File

Catcher

Physical Defender Greatsword

Catcher is a Physical Defender who can protect his team, weaken enemies and apply Physical Status. He specializes in damage mitigation through shields and providing Vulnerability debuffs to enemies.

Defender Support

Release

2026-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Build Guide

Stat Priority

Will
Strength
HP
DEF

Skill Leveling Priority

Combo Skill
Ultimate
Battle Skill
Basic Attack

Skills

Basic Tactics

Basic Tactics

Basic

An attack with up to 4 sequences that deals Physical DMG. As the controlled operator, Final Strike also deals 22 Stagger. Dive attack performed in mid-air becomes a dive attack that deals Physical DMG to nearby enemies. Finisher attack performed near a Staggered enemy becomes a finisher that deals massive Physical DMG and recovers some SP.

BATK SEQ 1 Multiplier: 35%BATK SEQ 2 Multiplier: 39%BATK SEQ 3 Multiplier: 54%BATK SEQ 4 Multiplier: 71%Dive ATK Multiplier: 80%Finisher ATK Multiplier: 400%
Physical
Rigid Interdiction

Rigid Interdiction

Battle

Raises a shield that can block attacks, grants Protection to self and nearby operators, and immediately returns some SP. When attacked while the said shield is raised, perform a retaliation bash that deals Physical DMG and applies 1 stack of Vulnerability to the attacking enemy.

Damage Multiplier: 178%Stagger: 20Protection: 90%SP Return: 30
Physical
Timely Supression

Timely Supression

Combo

A powerful downward punch that deals Physical DMG to the enemy, while granting shields to self and another teammate (controlled operator prioritized). DEF can further increase Shield points. Triggers when an enemy starts charging up a skill, or when the controlled operator is attacked and falls below 40% HP.

SEQ1 Damage Multiplier: 25%SEQ2 Damage Multiplier: 100%Stagger: 10Base Shield: 360Shield Increase per Defense: 2.25Shield Duration: 10s
Physical
Textbook Assault

Textbook Assault

Ultimate

Swings the greatsword to perform 2 consecutive slashes to deal Physical DMG and apply Weaken, followed by a powerful downward slam that deals massive Physical DMG and applies Knock Down to all enemies within the area of effect.

SEQ1 Damage Multiplier: 89%SEQ1 Stagger Multiplier: 5SEQ2 Damage Multiplier: 120%SEQ2 Stagger: 5SEQ3 Damage Multiplier: 178%SEQ3 Stagger: 10Weakness Effect: 20%Weakness Duration: 8s
Physical

Kit Analysis

Strengths

  • + Provides team protection through Battle Skill shield
  • + Applies Vulnerability debuff when shield is active and character is attacked
  • + Can heal allies with proper weapon (Former Finery)
  • + Grants shields to self and teammate with Combo Skill
  • + Applies Weaken and Vulnerability with Ultimate
  • + Good SP generation for team support
  • + F2P friendly with accessible builds

Weaknesses

  • − Shield requires taking damage to be effective for healing
  • − Combo Skill trigger is unreliable (requires enemy charge or low HP)
  • − Outclassed by other Operators in pure damage or sustain roles
  • − Ultimate requires getting hit while using Battle Skill for Vulnerable application
  • − Relies on specific conditions to maximize effectiveness

Team Compositions

F2P Physical Team

Endministrator

Endministrator

Chen Qianyu

Chen Qianyu

Akekuri

Akekuri

Catcher

Catcher

F2P Friendly team that focuses on Physical Damage. Akekuri for SP Generation, Catcher for protection and more Physical Status.

Insights

Summary

Catcher is a Physical Defender who specializes in team protection through shields and applying Vulnerability debuffs to enemies.

Playstyle

Catcher balances defensive utility with offensive support, using shields to protect allies while applying debuffs that increase team damage output.

Difficulty

Medium

Pros

  • +Provides team protection through Battle Skill shield
  • +Applies Vulnerability debuff when shield is active and character is attacked
  • +Grants shields to self and teammate with Combo Skill
  • +Applies Weaken and Vulnerability with Ultimate
  • +Good SP generation for team support
  • +F2P friendly with accessible builds

Cons

  • −Shield requires taking damage to be effective for healing
  • −Combo Skill trigger is unreliable (requires enemy charge or low HP)
  • −Outclassed by other Operators in pure damage or sustain roles
  • −Ultimate requires getting hit while using Battle Skill for Vulnerable application
  • −Relies on specific conditions to maximize effectiveness

Tips

  • Use Battle Skill proactively to generate SP and apply Vulnerability when taking hits
  • Position Catcher to protect key damage dealers with his shield and Combo Skill
  • Time Ultimate to apply Weaken before major damage phases
  • Prioritize Combo Skill and Ultimate for maximum team support
  • Equip Former Finery weapon for additional healing capabilities

Common Mistakes

  • !Don't rely solely on Catcher for team survival - he's support-focused
  • !Avoid using Ultimate without active Battle Skill for full debuff application
  • !Don't expect consistent Combo Skill activation - position accordingly
  • !Don't ignore shield timing - it's crucial for healing and debuff application
  • !Avoid using Catcher in content requiring pure tanking or damage

Synergy Notes

  • Pairs well with Physical damage dealers who benefit from Vulnerability debuffs
  • Excellent in F2P Physical teams with Endministrator and Chen Qianyu
  • Works best with operators who can capitalize on Weaken and Vulnerability effects
  • Synergizes with SP-hungry team compositions due to good SP generation