Case File #mint
B TierMint Build Guide
Mint is a good DPS character thanks to her strong single-target capabilities, as well as her Skill, which has a low cooldown. This allows her to not only deal a lot of damage, but also lets her use it to parry enemy attacks. Her downside, however, is that she is quickly outclassed by other DPS characters later in the game.
Strengths
- Strong single-target damage
- Low cooldown Skill (6s) for frequent damage and parrying
- Can parry enemy attacks with Skill
Weaknesses
- Quickly outclassed by other DPS characters later in the game
Best Arcs
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
- Focus on CRIT DMG, CRIT Rate, DMG, ATK%, and Cycle Intensity in substats.
Module Layout
Required Modules
Bonus: Type III
Total Bonus: +30% CRIT Rate
Substat Priority
- Try to get Modules with these substats to improve Mint's damage output.
Best Teams
Mint serves as Main DPS with Esper Zero and Jiuyuan as Sub-DPS. Esper Zero triggers the Blossom Esper Cycle, while Jiuyuan and Mint empower Vita Buds and Pistils. Sakiri provides buffs and can apply Hexed for extra damage. If Sakiri is unavailable, Adler is a good defensive support alternative.
Alternatives
Start with Jiuyuan 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
Use Jiuyuan at the start and end of the rotation to maximize Lethal Rose Pact uptime.
- Mint's passive increases the damage area of Vita Pistils, making Blossom teams especially effective.
- Ensure to apply buffs before using Mint's Ultimate for maximum damage.
Skill Priority
Perfect Containment
Basic Attack used frequently as Main DPS; upgrade after Ultimate.
Invincible Tornado Slash
Support Skill not used often; low priority for upgrades.
Super Claws
Spam this Skill often due to its low cooldown; upgrade first to maximize damage.
Thunderous Whirlwind Slash
Mint's Ultimate deals massive damage; upgrade after her Skill.
Awakening Priority
Lunch Break
Grants additional Crit Chance against the last enemy, useful against mobs and solo bosses.
Re-examination
Increases the damage of Mint's Skill, which she spams frequently.
First Instinct
Improves CRIT DMG whenever she uses her Skill; 100% uptime due to matching cooldown.
Attendance Bonus
Provides an ATK boost when Blossom or Hexed is triggered.
Elite Member
Deals additional damage to low-health enemies for faster kills.
Task Force Operation
Resets Skill cooldown after a Critical Riposte.
How to Play
Start combat with a Cosmos or Incantation character with full Cycle Energy to swap into Mint and trigger Blossom or Hexed. Use Mint's Skill off cooldown to charge her Ultimate and deal damage. Use her Ultimate when available for massive AoE. When Mint's Cycle Energy is full, swap to a Cosmos character to trigger Blossom, or to an Incantation support to apply Hexed.
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 and helps charge Ultimate.
- Deal massive damage with Mint's Ultimate after applying buffs.
- Run Mint in Blossom teams to empower Vita Pistils with her passive.