Case File #mint
B TierMint Build Guide
Mint is a good single-target DPS with a strong, low-cooldown Skill that can also be used to parry enemy attacks. She deals high damage and can spam her Skill, but she is quickly outclassed by other DPS characters later in the game.
Strengths
- Strong single-target damage.
- Skill has a very low cooldown, letting her deal frequent damage and parry attacks.
- Can quickly charge her Ultimate and deal massive area damage.
- Thrives in Blossom teams by increasing the damage area of Vita Pistils.
Weaknesses
- Outclassed by other DPS characters later in the game.
- Support Skill is low priority and not used often.
- Relies on buffs and team setup to maximize Ultimate damage.
Best Arcs
Paper Squadron: Increases Anima DMG dealt by the wearer's Redirect Skill and Ultimate by 20%.
Inspiration Terminator: Grants the wearer 10 Ultimate Energy when casting a Redirect Skill. Triggers up to once every 20s.
Film - MANISH: Increases Break Intensity by 48. Increases DMG by 10% against Broken units.
Best Cartridge
Epic (2): Anima DMG +10%. Legendary (4): Increases wearer's CRIT DMG by 8% when a nearby enemy takes Anima DMG from the Team, up to 7 stacks. Each stack lasts 10s. Effect remains active when the character is off-field.
Best Main Stat: CRIT DMG or Anima DMG Bonus
- Prioritize CRIT DMG or Anima DMG Bonus as the main stat.
- Aim for CRIT DMG, CRIT Rate, DMG, ATK%, and Cycle Intensity as substats.
Module Layout
Required Modules
Bonus: Type III (+7.5% CRIT Rate)
Total Bonus: +30% CRIT Rate
Substat Priority
- This layout activates Fireflies and the Forest's 4-piece effect while maximizing the bonus Module.
- Look for Modules with the listed sub stats to improve Mint's damage output.
Best Teams
Mint acts as the Main DPS while Zero and Jiuyuan provide Sub-DPS damage and enable Blossom. Sakiri supports with buffs and Hexed, or Adler can fill in as a defensive support.
Mint
Main DPS
Main damage dealer; her passive increases the damage area of Vita Pistils.
Zero
Sub-DPS
Helps trigger the Blossom Esper Cycle and can quickly retrigger Blossom.
Jiuyuan
Sub-DPS
Empowers Vita Buds and Pistils with Lethal Rose Pact; use at the start and end of the rotation.
Sakiri
Support
Applies buffs and Hexed to increase team damage.
Alternatives
Start with Jiuyuan Skill → Sakiri Hold Skill → Sakiri Ultimate → Zero Skill → Zero Ultimate → swap to Mint to trigger Blossom → Mint Skill → Mint Ultimate → spam Normal Attacks → use Mint's Skill whenever off cooldown → Jiuyuan Ultimate.
Use Jiuyuan at the start and end of the rotation to maximize Lethal Rose Pact uptime and damage.
Apply buffs before Mint uses her Ultimate.
When Mint's Cycle Energy is full, swap to a Cosmos character to trigger Blossom empowered by Mint's passive.
- This team provides two buffs to Blossom reactions, increasing the damage of produced Vita Buds and Pistils.
- Sakiri can apply Hexed on enemies, which Mint can take advantage of to deal massive damage.
Skill Priority
Perfect Containment
As a Main DPS, Mint will use her Basic Attack often. Upgrade it after her Ultimate to maximize damage output.
Ultimate: Invincible Tornado Slash
Upgrading Mint's Support Skill is not a priority, as you won't use it that often.
Ultimate: Super Claws
Because you will be spamming Mint's Skill a lot, upgrade it first to maximize your damage.
Ultimate: Thunderous Whirlwind Slash
Mint's Ultimate can deal a large amount of damage, so improve its damage after her Skill.
Awakening Priority
Lunch Break
Gives Mint additional Crit Chance when facing the last enemy. This applies against mobs and solo bosses.
Re-examination
Because Mint can spam her Skill, this is a must-have; it increases the damage her Skill deals.
First Instinct
Improves Mint's CRIT DMG whenever she uses her Skill. The effect has 100% uptime because its duration matches the Skill's cooldown.
Attendance Bonus
Provides Mint with an ATK boost whenever a character triggers Blossom or Hexed against an enemy.
Elite Member
Allows Mint to deal additional damage to low-health enemies, helping you kill them faster.
Task Force Operation
Whenever Mint performs a Critical Riposte, her Skill becomes available to use again.
How to Play
Mint is a single-target DPS who excels at using her low-cooldown Skill to charge her Ultimate and parry attacks. She performs best in Blossom teams where her passive enlarges Vita Pistil damage areas.
Rotations
- 1Jiuyuan Skill → Sakiri Hold Skill → Sakiri Ultimate → Zero Skill → Zero Ultimate → Swap to Mint (Blossom Trigger) → Mint Skill → Mint Ultimate → Spam Normal Attacks → Use Skill Whenever Off Cooldown → Jiuyuan Ultimate
Tips
- Start combat with a Cosmos or Incantation character at full Cycle Energy, then swap to Mint to immediately trigger Blossom or Hexed.
- Use Mint's Skill often; its 6-second cooldown helps charge her Ultimate and deals good multi-target damage.
- Use Mint's Ultimate as soon as it is available and after buffs are applied to maximize its large-area damage.
- Run Mint in Blossom teams with Jiuyuan and Zero to overwhelm enemies with empowered Vita Pistils.