Antal

endgame support

support buffer debuff healer

Antal is an Electric Supporter who increases ally Electric and Heat DMG and applies Susceptibility to both elements. He provides minor healing through his Talent, making him a versatile support for elemental teams. Rated A-tier because of his strong buffing and debuffing capabilities, though limited to specific elements.

This endgame build transforms Antal into a formidable support by stacking Ultimate Gain Efficiency and team buffing synergies. The OBJ Arts Identifier and Eternal Xiranite set both amplify damage for the entire party, creating a powerful feedback loop with his skills. Every gear piece is chosen to maximize Ultimate uptime, allowing Antal to consistently buff allies and debuff enemies. This setup is ideal for endgame content where sustained buffs and debuffs are essential.

Insights

Core Mechanics

Focus via Specified Research Subject: Applies Electric and Heat Susceptibility to a single enemy.
Amp via Overclocked Moment: Team-wide Electric and Heat Amp buffs for 12s.
Combo Skill EMP Test Site: When an enemy with Focus suffers Physical Status or Arts Infliction, triggers an extra stack.
Talent Improviser: Heals Amped teammates when their skill deals damage (once per 30s per operator).

Scaling

Utility scales primarily with skill levels for stronger buffs/debuffs.
Energy recharge (Ultimate Gain Efficiency) is crucial for frequent Ultimate casts.
Healing from Talent scales with Strength, but is secondary.

Team Role

Antal excels in Electric and Heat teams as a dedicated buffer and debuffer. He sets up an enemy with Focus, making them vulnerable to these elements, then boosts the entire team's damage with Amp. His Combo Skill encourages teams that can apply Physical Status or Arts Inflictions to double up on effects. He pairs well with carries like Laevatain, using his buffs right before their burst windows. The minor healing provides additional sustain.

Weapon

obj_arts_identifier Best

5★ Wand

hypernova_auto Rank 2

4★ Wand

jiminy_12 Rank 3

3★ Wand

Weapon Stat Priority

pursuit arts_intensity_boost intellect_boost

Gear

team_buff

Pieces

armor

tide fall light armor

gloves

core 1

core 2

Stat Priority

1 ultimate_gain_efficiency 2 strength 3 intellect

Explanation

OBJ Arts Identifier is the best weapon as its Pursuit essence grants team-wide Heat and Electric DMG buffs when applying Arts Burst or Physical Status, synergizing perfectly with Antal's Combo Skill.

The Eternal Xiranite set provides an additional team-wide DMG buff whenever Antal applies Amp or Susceptibility, which he does frequently.

All gear pieces focus on Ultimate Gain Efficiency to enable more frequent Ultimate casts, ensuring high uptime on Amp and the set bonus.

The off-piece Tide Fall Light Armor adds more Ultimate Gain Efficiency and Strength for healing.

Notes

Maximizes Ultimate uptime to keep Amp buffs active and trigger Eternal Xiranite set effect.