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Antal
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Antal is an Electric Supporter who excels at boosting Electric and Heat damage for the team. His A-tier rating reflects strong team-wide buffs and debuffs, but his effectiveness is limited to teams that utilize these two elements.
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This build maximizes Antal's supportive capabilities by ensuring high Ultimate uptime and applying strong debuffs to enemies. The Detonation Unit increases Arts damage taken by targets, while the Eternal Xiranite set amplifies ally damage whenever Antal uses his skills. Prioritize Ultimate Gain Efficiency on all gear pieces to maintain constant buffs.
Weapon
Gear
team_damage_buff
armor
redeemer armor
gloves
eternal xiranite gloves
core 1
eternal xiranite power core
core 2
eternal xiranite power core
Explanation
Detonation Unit applies Arts DMG Taken debuff, synergizing with Antal's role of increasing team damage.
Eternal Xiranite set boosts ally damage whenever Antal applies Amp, Protected, Susceptibility, or Weakened.
Redeemer Armor is an off-piece that provides additional Ultimate Gain Efficiency.
Notes
- Focus on stacking Ultimate Gain Efficiency for maximum uptime of team buffs.
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For Heat teams, this build leverages the Stanza of Memorials to boost team ATK after ultimate, and the Qingbo gear set to cycle Combo Skill faster for extra status applications. It works best when another support already carries Eternal Xiranite. Focus on Ultimate Gain and Combo Skill uptime to maintain debuffs and buffs.
Weapon
Gear
combo_skill_cooldown
armor
qingbo light armor
gloves
qingbo gloves
core 1
qingbo cask
core 2
redeemer seal
Explanation
Stanza of Memorials provides a team-wide ATK buff after Antal's Ultimate, which is especially strong at higher Potential levels.
Qingbo set reduces Combo Skill cooldown, allowing Antal to apply additional status stacks more frequently.
Redeemer Seal off-piece adds extra Ultimate Gain Efficiency.
Notes
- Use the Qingbo set when another teammate already has Eternal Xiranite to maximize team buffs.
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A budget build for early game that lets Antal support his team by providing consistent buffs and debuffs. The OBJ Arts Identifier weapon and Catastrophe gear set prioritize Ultimate Gain Efficiency, allowing Antal to cast his ultimate more often. Use this setup until you can obtain the endgame gear sets.
Gear
ultimate_gain
armor
catastrophe heavy armor t1
gloves
miner fists t1
core 1
catastrophe filter
core 2
catastrophe filter
Explanation
OBJ Arts Identifier grants team Heat and Electric DMG whenever Antal applies a Physical Status or Arts Infliction via Combo Skill.
Catastrophe set increases Ultimate Gain Efficiency and provides initial SP at battle start.
Miner Fists T1 off-piece further boosts Ultimate Gain.
Notes
- Early build focuses on Ultimate Gain Efficiency to enable buffs frequently.
Build Insights
Antal is a dedicated support for Electric and Heat compositions. He uses his Battle Skill to apply Focus and Susceptibility on a key enemy, then casts Ultimate to buff the entire team before the main damage rotation. His Combo Skill can amplify existing status effects, and his Talent offers sustain. He works best alongside Electric or Heat hypercarries like Laevatain or Ember, but offers negligible utility to teams of other elements.
Core Mechanics
- Applies a long-duration Focus debuff that inflicts Electric and Heat Susceptibility on a single target.
- Ultimate grants all teammates Electric Amp and Heat Amp, significantly boosting elemental damage.
- Combo Skill adds an extra stack of Physical Status or Arts Infliction when triggered, extending status effects.
- Talent provides minor healing to Amped allies after they deal skill damage.
Scaling
- Scales well with Ultimate Gain Efficiency to maximize uptime of team-wide buffs.
- Potentials enhance Ultimate strength and reduce its cost, improving consistency.
Character Notes
Antal is a 4-star Electric Supporter who specializes in amplifying Electric and Heat damage for his team. He applies a long-lasting Focus debuff that increases elemental susceptibility, and his Ultimate grants both Electric and Heat Amp to all allies. His Combo Skill can extend status effects, and his Talent provides minor healing. He is a cornerstone for Electric and Heat compositions but offers little to teams of other elements.
Playstyle
- Use Battle Skill to apply Focus on priority targets.
- Cast Ultimate before the main damage rotation to buff the team.
- Utilize Combo Skill to add extra stacks of Physical Status or Arts Infliction when triggered.
- Position Antal safely as he is fragile; rely on ranged attacks.
Strengths
- Excellent team buffer for Electric and Heat damage.
- Provides both Amp and Susceptibility debuffs.
- Combo Skill can amplify existing status effects.
- Talent offers minor healing for Amped allies.
Weaknesses
- Only effective in Electric or Heat teams.
- Low personal damage.
- Relies on Ultimate Gain to maintain buff uptime.
- Fragile and requires careful positioning.
Team Guide
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This Electric mono team focuses on maximizing Zhuang Fangyi's damage output through Sunderblade stacks. Antal applies Electric Amp and increases enemy Electric Susceptibility, while Perlica helps stack Electric Infliction for Arclight to consume. Arclight generates SP and enables additional combo skills, ensuring Zhuang Fangyi reaches maximum stacks quickly for massive burst damage.
Explanation
Antal applies Focus and Electric Amp, boosting Zhuang Fangyi's Electric damage significantly.
Arclight provides SP generation and can consume Electrification to trigger extra combo skills.
Perlica applies Electrification and stacks Electric Infliction, enabling Arclight's combo chain.
Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill benefits from up to 9 Sunderblade stacks, which the team builds efficiently.
Strengths
- Extremely high burst damage when Zhuang Fangyi reaches 9 Sunderblade stacks.
- Smooth rotation with multiple combo skill triggers.
Weaknesses
- Relies on precise rotation and positioning to maximize stacks.
- Limited flexibility if any key character is unavailable.
Rotation
- 1Cast Antal's Battle Skill to apply Focus, then activate Zhuang Fangyi's Ultimate.
- 2Use Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill to summon 3 Sunderblades and inflict one stack of Electric Infliction.
- 3Trigger Antal's Combo Skill for a second stack of Electric Infliction.
- 4Perform a Final Strike with Zhuang Fangyi, then trigger Perlica's Combo Skill.
- 5Cast Arclight's Battle Skill to consume Perlica's Electrification, then trigger Zhuang Fangyi's Combo Skill to apply level 2 Electrification.
- 6Trigger Arclight's Combo Skill, then use Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill to consume Electrification (Sunderblades now at 6). Trigger Arclight's Combo Skill again.
- 7Perform a Final Strike with Zhuang Fangyi. Cast Perlica's Battle Skill or Arclight's Ultimate to raise Electric Infliction stacks to 2.
- 8Trigger Zhuang Fangyi's Combo Skill to consume level 2 Electrification. If Arclight's Ultimate was used, do this immediately before Arclight consumes.
- 9Trigger Arclight's Combo Skill, then cast Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill for maximum Sunderblade damage. Trigger Arclight's Combo Skill again.
- 10Use Antal's Ultimate, then Perlica's Ultimate for the Electric Amp.
- 11Cast Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill to trigger another Arclight Combo Skill.
- 12Perform a Final Strike with Zhuang Fangyi to trigger Perlica's Combo Skill. Then use Zhuang Fangyi's Combo Skill for one more Arclight Combo.
- 13Use one more Zhuang Fangyi Battle Skill before her Ultimate duration ends.
Place Perlica before Zhuang Fangyi in the team menu to trigger her Combo Skill first. This rotation aims for 9 Sunderblade stacks to maximize Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill.
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In this Electric team, Antal enhances Avywenna's Thunderlance damage by applying Focus and Electric Amp. Perlica provides Electrification for Arclight to consume, while Arclight generates SP and combo triggers. The rotation focuses on deploying Thunderlances and recalling them with Avywenna's Battle Skill for massive area damage.
Explanation
Antal's Focus debuff and Electric Amp boost Avywenna's Thunderlance damage.
Perlica applies Electrification and Electric Infliction to enable combo skills.
Arclight consumes Electrification to trigger extra combo actions and generate SP.
Avywenna's Thunderlance recall with Battle Skill deals heavy damage based on number of lances deployed.
Strengths
- Strong area damage with Thunderlance recall.
- Simple rotation compared to Zhuang Fangyi variant.
Weaknesses
- Lower single-target burst than Zhuang Fangyi team.
- Requires careful positioning for Thunderlance recall to hit enemies.
Rotation
- 1Cast Antal's Battle Skill to apply Focus, then Perlica's Battle Skill for Electric Infliction. Trigger Antal's Combo Skill.
- 2Perform a Final Strike with Avywenna. Then trigger Perlica's, Avywenna's, and Arclight's Combo Skills in sequence.
- 3Cast Arclight's Battle Skill to consume Electrification, then trigger Arclight's Combo Skill again.
- 4Use Perlica's Battle Skill, then perform Final Strikes with Avywenna. When Avywenna's Combo Skill appears, use Antal's Ultimate if available.
- 5Trigger Avywenna's Combo Skill again to deploy up to six Thunderlances.
- 6Use Avywenna's Ultimate if available, then cast her Battle Skill to recall all Thunderlances. Ensure she is positioned so the lances hit enemies on return.
Start with Antal and Perlica to set up debuffs, then deploy Thunderlances and recall them with Avywenna's Battle Skill for maximum damage.
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Antal excels as a support in Heat teams by amplifying Heat damage and re-triggering Heat Infliction with his Combo Skill. This enables Laevatain to stack Melting Flame more easily. Wulfgard also benefits from Heat synergy and helps stack Melting Flame, while Akekuri provides SP generation and additional Heat Infliction.
Explanation
Antal increases the power of Heat damage and can re-apply Heat Infliction via his Combo Skill.
Laevatain's Melting Flame stacks benefit from multiple Heat Infliction applications.
Wulfgard also scales with Heat and helps build Melting Flame stacks.
Akekuri generates SP for the team and provides another source of Heat Infliction.
Strengths
- Very high sustained Heat damage with Laevatain's Melting Flame.
- Multiple sources of Heat Infliction ensure consistent stacking.
Weaknesses
- Relies on Laevatain as the main damage dealer; team suffers if she is unavailable.
- Requires careful SP management for optimal rotation.
Rotation
- 1Cast Antal's Battle Skill to apply Focus.
- 2Use Wulfgard's Battle Skill to apply 1 stack of Heat Infliction.
- 3Trigger Wulfgard's and Antal's Combo Skills to increase Heat Infliction to 3 stacks.
- 4Perform a Final Strike with Laevatain to gain 3 Melting Flame stacks and restore SP. Cast Akekuri's Battle Skill for another Heat Infliction.
- 5Perform another Final Strike with Laevatain to get the 4th Melting Flame stack.
- 6Use Antal's Ultimate when ready. Wait for SP, then cast Laevatain's enhanced Battle Skill followed by her Combo Skill.
- 7Activate Laevatain's Ultimate when available for massive damage.
Build Heat Infliction stacks using Antal and Wulfgard, then let Laevatain consume them with Melting Flame for amplified damage.
Team Insights
Antal is a versatile support who fits into both Electric and Heat team compositions. His kit revolves around applying Focus (debuff) and Electric Amp or Heat Amp, depending on the team. He excels when paired with Electric damage dealers like Zhuang Fangyi or Avywenna, or with Heat damage dealers like Laevatain. His Combo Skill can re-apply Elemental Infliction, making him invaluable for stacking mechanics. Teams built around Antal should include a SP battery (Arclight for Electric, Akekuri for Heat) and a flexible sub-DPS that benefits from the same element.
Synergy Patterns
- Antal + Arclight: Arclight consumes Electrification triggered by Antal and Perlica, enabling combo chains.
- Antal + Zhuang Fangyi: Antal's amp boosts Zhuang Fangyi's Sunderblade damage significantly.
- Antal + Laevatain: Antal re-applies Heat Infliction to stack Melting Flame faster.
- Antal + Perlica: Perlica applies Electrification that Antal can use for combo skills.
Tips
- In Electric teams, place Perlica before the DPS in the team menu to trigger her Combo Skill first.
- Manage SP carefully to ensure Antal's Ultimate is available during damage windows.
- Position Antal to hit multiple enemies with his Combo Skill for faster stack building.
Availability
v1.4HeadhuntConfidence: 95%
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Potentials
- Arts Talent: Ultimate Electric Amp and Heat Amp increased to 1.1x.
- Improved Automation: Ultimate Energy cost -10%.
- Applied Originium Theory: Defeating focused enemy returns 15 SP.
- Granny's Reminder: Intellect +10, Max HP +10%.
- High Specs Tech Tester: Applying Focus on same target for 20s increases Susceptibility by 4%.
Best Gifts
Cosmic Gate PuzzleBreeze of Kjersch
Antal's favorite gift is the Cosmic Gate Puzzle, but he also appreciates Breeze of Kjersch.
Antal is a member of Endfield Operations Team Z7, a Savra who specializes in Originium technology. He is clever but blunt, often making misplaced comments. He bears a striking resemblance to 12F from the original Arknights, though their connection is unknown.