Theorylytics

Alice vs Miyabi

Alice vs Miyabi — two Anomaly agents competing for the same roster slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Alice if…

  • You need a Physical Anomaly agent and Alice's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Physical Anomaly DPS gameplay over Miyabi's Anomaly Carry identity.
  • Alice is a top-tier Physical Anomaly DPS who functions as a premier Disorder enabler.

Pick Miyabi if…

  • You need a Ice Anomaly agent and Miyabi's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Anomaly Carry gameplay over Alice's Physical Anomaly DPS identity.
  • Miyabi represents the pinnacle of current Ice Anomaly output, offering unmatched synergy with Disorder-based teams.
Verdict

Alice and Miyabi are both Anomaly investments that answer different account needs. Alice (Physical, Physical Anomaly DPS) shines when Alice is a top-tier Physical Anomaly DPS who functions as a premier Disorder enabler. Miyabi (Ice, Anomaly Carry) is the better commit when Miyabi represents the pinnacle of current Ice Anomaly output, offering unmatched synergy with Disorder-based teams. Compare signature builds, team requirements, and your existing supports before pulling either.

At a Glance

Alice
Stat
Miyabi
Physical
Attribute
Ice
Anomaly
Specialty
Anomaly
S-Rank
Rank
S-Rank
Physical Anomaly DPS
Primary role
Anomaly Carry
Anomaly / Disorder
Damage type
Anomaly / Disorder
Anomaly Proficiency
Scaling focus
CRIT Rate
Physical Anomaly + Disorder Enabler
Playstyle clarity
Ice Anomaly + Disorder Enabler
Strong
Self-sustain
Strong
Focused
Team flexibility
Focused
Yuzuha / Astra Yao
Best support shell
Nangong Yu / Astra Yao / Yuzuha
Weeping Gemini — A-rank · Accessible
F2P W-Engine path
Rainforest Gourmet — A-rank · Accessible
Excellent
M0 viability
Excellent

Strengths & Weaknesses

Alice

Strengths
  • Polarized Assault ignores anomaly buildup thresholds for rapid disorder triggers.
  • Passive scaling converts excess Anomaly Mastery into high Proficiency gains.
  • Extensive invulnerability windows across core active skills [L99, L124, L139].
Weaknesses
  • Strict dependency on squad mates to trigger anomalies to maximize disorder damage.
  • Blade Etiquette does not replenish naturally during active combat windows.
  • Performance is heavily gated by specific anomaly synergy within the team.

Miyabi

Strengths
  • High invulnerability uptime during Shimotsuki Stance
  • Strong synergy with Disorder-focused team compositions
  • Passive Ice Resistance reduction for squad damage output
Weaknesses
  • Dependent on Fallen Frost management to maximize DPS
  • Cannot reapply Icefire state if Frostburn is active
  • Requires careful rotation planning for Optimal Disorder triggers

Shared Team Members

With Alice

Buffs and enables Alice with low field time and strong team utility.

With Miyabi

Buffs and enables Miyabi with low field time and strong team utility.

With Alice

Buffs and enables Alice with low field time and strong team utility.

With Miyabi

Buffs and enables Miyabi with low field time and strong team utility.

With Alice

Secondary Anomaly / Disorder partner that amplifies Alice's damage windows.

With Miyabi

Secondary Anomaly / Disorder partner that amplifies Miyabi's damage windows.

Best Builds (Signature)

Alice

W-Engine

Practiced Perfection

Disk Set

Fanged Metal

Disk 4

Anomaly Proficiency > ATK%

Disk 5

PEN Ratio% > Physical DMG% > ATK%

Disk 6

Anomaly Mastery

Substats

Anomaly Proficiency > ATK% > PEN > ATK

Miyabi

W-Engine

Hailstorm Shrine

Disk Set

Branch & Blade Song(4-PC)

Disk 4

CRIT Rate%

Disk 5

Ice DMG%

Disk 6

ATK%

Substats

CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = ATK%

Who Should You Pull?

Alice
Pull Alice if…
  • You need a Physical Anomaly agent and Alice's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Physical Anomaly DPS gameplay over Miyabi's Anomaly Carry identity.
  • Alice is a top-tier Physical Anomaly DPS who functions as a premier Disorder enabler.
  • She is highly viable at M0 and offers significant damage ceiling increases with vertical investment.
  • Alice is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.
Alice Full Guide
Miyabi
Pull Miyabi if…
  • You need a Ice Anomaly agent and Miyabi's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Anomaly Carry gameplay over Alice's Physical Anomaly DPS identity.
  • Miyabi represents the pinnacle of current Ice Anomaly output, offering unmatched synergy with Disorder-based teams.
  • Her ability to self-sustain Fallen Frost stacks and shred Ice Resistance makes her a core investment for any endgame account.
  • Miyabi is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.
Miyabi Full Guide