Mint vs Skia
Mint vs Skia — cross-Attribute DPS matchup (Anima vs Lakshana).
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Mint if…
- Your roster needs an Anima DPS more than another Lakshana DPS.
- You prefer Mint's Thunder Gale Slash + Genesis identity over Skia's Pack Howl + Shadow Spike.
- Worth building if she is free/early and you need Anima field time — not worth chasing as a banner goal over S-Rank supports.
Pick Skia if…
- Your roster needs a Lakshana DPS more than another Anima DPS.
- You prefer Skia's Pack Howl + Shadow Spike identity over Mint's Thunder Gale Slash + Genesis.
- Playable A-Rank Lakshana option, but usually outclassed by limited S-Ranks for endgame.
Mint (Anima) and Skia (Lakshana) are both DPS picks, but they shore up different Attribute gaps. 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. Prefer Skia when playable A-Rank Lakshana option, but usually outclassed by limited S-Ranks for endgame. Check signature Arcs, team shells, and who you already own before committing pulls.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Mint
- 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.
- 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.
Skia
- Gas Arc compatibility keeps gear shared with same-family characters.
- Straightforward Lakshana Gas kit — easy early carry when S-Rank options are missing.
- 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
With Mint
ATK and grouping for Mint’s pathing Skill.
With Skia
Groups enemies into Skia’s AoE and buffs ATK for Spike damage.
With Mint
Best free ATK aura before Sakiri.
With Skia
Gugu ATK aura is the budget Sakiri substitute.
With Mint
Simple heal/battery.
With Skia
Heals through Skia’s aggressive gap-closes.
Best Builds (Signature)
Arc
Clear Skies
Cartridge
Fireflies and the Forest (4pc)
Main stats
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG · Anima DMG · ATK%
Substats
CRIT Rate → CRIT DMG → ATK%
Arc
Contemplative Cat
Cartridge
Street Boxer (4pc)
Main stats
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG · Lakshana DMG · ATK%
Substats
CRIT Rate → CRIT DMG → ATK%
Who Should You Pull?
- Your roster needs an Anima DPS more than another Lakshana DPS.
- You prefer Mint's Thunder Gale Slash + Genesis identity over Skia's Pack Howl + Shadow Spike.
- Worth building if she is free/early and you need Anima field time — not worth chasing as a banner goal over S-Rank supports.
- Dual-blade tempo and Liquid Arc sharing make her a flexible A-Rank Anima filler.
- Your roster needs a Lakshana DPS more than another Anima DPS.
- You prefer Skia's Pack Howl + Shadow Spike identity over Mint's Thunder Gale Slash + Genesis.
- Playable A-Rank Lakshana option, but usually outclassed by limited S-Ranks for endgame.
- Straightforward Lakshana Gas kit — easy early carry when S-Rank options are missing.