Theorylytics
Daffodill

chaos · Liquid

Daffodill

DPS

VS
Mint

anima · Liquid

Mint

DPS

Daffodill vs Mint

Daffodill vs Mint — cross-Attribute DPS matchup (Chaos vs Anima).

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Daffodill if…

  • Your roster needs a Chaos DPS more than another Anima DPS.
  • You prefer Daffodill's Witness This Finale + Assist Synergy identity over Mint's Thunder Gale Slash + Genesis.
  • Chaos stagger / shield-break specialist on the Standard Board.

Pick Mint if…

  • Your roster needs an Anima DPS more than another Chaos DPS.
  • You prefer Mint's Thunder Gale Slash + Genesis identity over Daffodill's Witness This Finale + Assist Synergy.
  • Worth building if she is free/early and you need Anima field time — not worth chasing as a banner goal over S-Rank supports.
Verdict

Daffodill (Chaos) and Mint (Anima) are both DPS picks, but they shore up different Attribute gaps. Prefer Daffodill when chaos stagger / shield-break specialist on the Standard Board. Prefer Mint when worth building if she is free/early and you need Anima field time — not worth chasing as a banner goal over S-Rank supports. Check signature Arcs, team shells, and who you already own before committing pulls.

At a Glance

Daffodill
Stat
Mint
Chaos
Attribute
Anima
DPS
Role
DPS
Liquid
Arc family
Liquid
S-RankWinner
Rarity
A-Rank
Damage: A Team Utility: B Ease of Use: BWinner
Endgame ratings
Damage: B Team Utility: B Ease of Use: B
CRIT Rate
Scaling focus
CRIT Rate
Witness This Finale + Assist Synergy
Playstyle
Thunder Gale Slash + Genesis
Moderate
Team flexibility
HighWinner
Sakiri / Iroi / Fadia
Best support shell
Sakiri / Jiuyuan / Iroi
Shiny Days — Best lower-rarity Liquid Arc while chasing S-Rank.
F2P Arc
Clear Skies — Best lower-rarity Liquid Arc while chasing S-Rank.Winner
Good
A0 viability
Good

Strengths & Weaknesses

Daffodill

Strengths
  • Liquid Arc compatibility keeps gear shared with same-family characters.
  • Chaos stagger and shield pressure on the Liquid Arc line.
Weaknesses
  • Team comps above cover premium, alt, and budget shells — swap partners by what you own.
  • Pull targets are editorial — weigh against your account needs and limited banner plans.

Mint

Strengths
  • Liquid Arc compatibility keeps gear shared with same-family characters.
  • Dual-blade tempo and Liquid Arc sharing make her a flexible A-Rank Anima filler.
Weaknesses
  • Team comps above cover premium, alt, and budget shells — swap partners by what you own.
  • Pull targets are editorial — weigh against your account needs and limited banner plans.

Shared Team Members

SakiriSakiri

With Daffodill

Frequent Assists + ATK buff.

With Mint

ATK and grouping for Mint’s pathing Skill.

IroiIroi

With Daffodill

Keeps the Assist engine running.

With Mint

Sustain for an A-Rank carry in harder content.

Best Builds (Signature)

Daffodill

Arc

Youthful Fantasy

Cartridge

Diabolos (4pc)

Main stats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG · Chaos DMG · ATK%

Substats

CRIT Rate → CRIT DMG → ATK%

Mint

Arc

Clear Skies

Cartridge

Fireflies and the Forest (4pc)

Main stats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG · Anima DMG · ATK%

Substats

CRIT Rate → CRIT DMG → ATK%

Who Should You Pull?

Daffodill
Pull Daffodill if…
  • Your roster needs a Chaos DPS more than another Anima DPS.
  • You prefer Daffodill's Witness This Finale + Assist Synergy identity over Mint's Thunder Gale Slash + Genesis.
  • Chaos stagger / shield-break specialist on the Standard Board.
  • Chaos stagger and shield pressure on the Liquid Arc line.
Daffodill Full Guide
Mint
Pull Mint if…
  • Your roster needs an Anima DPS more than another Chaos DPS.
  • You prefer Mint's Thunder Gale Slash + Genesis identity over Daffodill's Witness This Finale + Assist Synergy.
  • Worth building if she is free/early and you need Anima field time — not worth chasing as a banner goal over S-Rank supports.
  • Mint is cheaper to acquire and still covers the Anima DPS slot.
  • Dual-blade tempo and Liquid Arc sharing make her a flexible A-Rank Anima filler.
Mint Full Guide