Case File #mint
B TierMint Build Guide
Mint is a solid DPS character thanks to her strong single-target damage and a low-cooldown Skill that can also be used to parry enemy attacks. She performs best in Blossom teams where she can amplify Vita Pistil damage. However, she is quickly outclassed by other DPS characters later in the game.
Strengths
- Strong single-target damage output
- Very low Skill cooldown of 6 seconds, allowing frequent casts and easy parrying
- Charges her Ultimate quickly with constant Skill usage
- Excellent in Blossom teams, boosting Vita Pistil area and damage
Weaknesses
- Outclassed by other DPS characters in the late game
- Relies on team synergies (Blossom/Hexed) to reach full potential
- Limited utility outside of her damage role
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 and CRIT Rate substats to maximize damage.
- DMG% and ATK% are also valuable, with Cycle Intensity being less important.
Module Layout
Required Modules
Bonus: Type III (+7.5% CRIT Rate)
Total Bonus: +30% CRIT Rate
Substat Priority
- This layout activates the 4-piece set effect of Fireflies and the Forest while maximizing CRIT Rate from the bonus module.
- Aim for CRIT DMG and CRIT Rate substats above all else on each module.
Best Teams
Mint acts as the main DPS in a Blossom-focused team. Esper Zero helps trigger Blossom consistently, Jiuyuan boosts Vita Buds and Pistils, and Sakiri provides support buffs and applies Hexed for bonus damage.
Mint
Main DPS
Primary damage dealer; uses Skill frequently to trigger and empower Blooms.
Zero
Sub-DPS
Triggers Blossom reactions and deals off-field damage.
Jiuyuan
Sub-DPS
Enhances Vita Buds and Pistils with her Blossom passive.
Sakiri
Support
Applies buffs to increase team damage and applies Hexed for extra burst.
Alternatives
Start with a Cosmos or Incantation character that has full Cycle Energy to swap into Mint and trigger Blossom or Hexed immediately.
Use Mint's Skill constantly to build Ultimate energy and deal damage.
Fire Mint's Ultimate when it is ready to hit multiple enemies for massive damage.
When Cycle Energy is full, swap to a Cosmos character to trigger Blossom, or to an Incantation support to apply Hexed.
- Sakiri can be replaced by Adler for a more defensive team.
- Ensure Jiuyuan's Lethal Rose Pact is active during Mint's damage windows.
Skill Priority
Perfect Containment (Basic Attack)
As a Main DPS, Mint will be using her Basic Attack often. Upgrade it after her Ultimate to maximize her damage output.
Invincible Tornado Slash (Support Skill)
Upgrading Mint's Support Skill is not a priority, as you won't be using it that often.
Super Claws (Skill)
Because you will be spamming Mint's Skill a lot, it is important to upgrade it first to maximize your damage.
Thunderous Whirlwind Slash (Ultimate)
Mint's Ultimate can deal a large amount of damage, so improve its damage by upgrading it after her Skill.
Awakening Priority
Lunch Break
Gives Mint additional Crit Chance when facing the last enemy. This applies not only when fighting mobs, but also when fighting solo bosses.
Re-examination
Because you can spam Mint's Skill, getting this Awakening is a must, as it increases the damage that her Skill deals.
First Instinct
Improves Mint's CRIT DMG whenever she uses her Skill. This additional CRIT DMG has 100% uptime because the effect's duration and the Skill's cooldown are the same.
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, allowing you to kill them faster.
Task Force Operation
Whenever Mint performs a Critical Riposte, her Skill will become available to use again.
How to Play
Mint plays as an on-field DPS who spams her low-cooldown Skill to build Ultimate and trigger Blossom reactions. Use her Ultimate for massive AoE burst damage, and always try to open fights with a Blossom or Hexed trigger by swapping from a compatible character.
Rotations
- 1Jiuyuan Skill → Sakiri Hold Skill → Sakiri Ultimate → Esper Zero Skill → Esper Zero Ultimate → Swap to Mint (Blossom Trigger) → Mint Skill → Mint Ultimate → Spam Normal Attacks → Use Skill Whenever Off Cooldown → Jiuyuan Ultimate
Tips
- Use Mint's Skill often: It has a 6-second cooldown, one of the shortest in the game. This helps charge her Ultimate and deal good damage to multiple enemies.
- Deal massive damage with Mint's Ultimate: Use it whenever available after applying buffs to maximize its large-area damage.
- Run Mint in Blossom teams: Her passive increases Vita Pistil damage area, and pairing with Jiuyuan and Esper Zero creates devastating Blossom reactions.