Theorylytics

Anby vs Lighter

Anby vs Lighter — two Stun agents competing for the same roster slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Anby if…

  • You need a Electric Stun agent and Anby's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Electric Stunner gameplay over Lighter's Stun identity.
  • Anby is an exceptional, reliable stunner available from the start, making her highly accessible for any account.

Pick Lighter if…

  • You need a Fire Stun agent and Lighter's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Stun gameplay over Anby's Electric Stunner identity.
  • Lighter is a premier Fire Stun agent who significantly enhances party performance through RES reduction and Stun duration extension.
Verdict

Anby and Lighter are both Stun investments that answer different account needs. Anby (Electric, Electric Stunner) shines when Anby is an exceptional, reliable stunner available from the start, making her highly accessible for any account. Lighter (Fire, Stun) is the better commit when Lighter is a premier Fire Stun agent who significantly enhances party performance through RES reduction and Stun duration extension. Compare signature builds, team requirements, and your existing supports before pulling either.

At a Glance

Anby
Stat
Lighter
Electric
Attribute
Fire
Stun
Specialty
Stun
A-Rank
Rank
S-RankWinner
Electric Stunner
Primary role
Stun
Daze / Stun
Damage type
Daze / Stun
CRIT RATE
Scaling focus
CRIT Rate
Stun Specialist + Electric Synergy
Playstyle clarity
Stun + Fire
StrongWinner
Self-sustain
Moderate
Moderate
Team flexibility
Moderate
Nicole / Rina
Best support shell
Lycaon / Astra Yao / Lucy
Steam Oven — A-rank · AccessibleWinner
F2P W-Engine path
Precious Fossilized Core — A-rank · Accessible
Excellent
M0 viability
Excellent

Strengths & Weaknesses

Anby

Strengths
  • High invulnerability frames during EX Special and Dodge Counter allow for aggressive positioning.
  • Efficient Daze amplification following the 3rd hit of her basic attack combo.
  • Excellent synergy with the Cunning Hares faction for additional energy gain.
Weaknesses
  • Damage output is significantly lower than dedicated Attack-specialty agents.
  • Requires specific sequence execution to trigger optimal Daze, which can be interrupted.
  • Heavy reliance on EX Special usage to maintain maximum stun efficiency.

Lighter

Strengths
  • Extends Stun duration via the Collapse effect
  • Reduces both Ice and Fire enemy RES
  • Provides significant party-wide elemental DMG buffs
Weaknesses
  • Performance heavily tied to managing Morale meter
  • Requires active field time to maximize Elation stacks
  • Damage output is secondary to his primary utility

Best Builds (Signature)

Anby

W-Engine

Hellfire Gears

Disk Set

King of the Summit

Disk 4

CRIT Rate% >= CRIT DMG%

Disk 5

Electric DMG% > ATK%

Disk 6

Impact

Substats

CRIT RATE = CRIT DMG > ATK% > PEN = ATK

Lighter

W-Engine

Blazing Laurel

Disk Set

King of the Summit (4-PC)

Disk 4

CRIT Rate% >= CRIT DMG%

Disk 5

ATK% = Fire DMG% = PEN Ratio%

Disk 6

Impact

Substats

CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = ATK%

Who Should You Pull?

Anby
Pull Anby if…
  • You need a Electric Stun agent and Anby's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Electric Stunner gameplay over Lighter's Stun identity.
  • Anby is an exceptional, reliable stunner available from the start, making her highly accessible for any account.
  • She performs admirably at M0, providing consistent crowd control that remains viable throughout all endgame content.
  • Anby is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.
Anby Full Guide
Lighter
Pull Lighter if…
  • You need a Fire Stun agent and Lighter's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Stun gameplay over Anby's Electric Stunner identity.
  • Lighter is a premier Fire Stun agent who significantly enhances party performance through RES reduction and Stun duration extension.
  • His ability to provide substantial team-wide buffs while maintaining elite break potential makes him a high-priority acquisition for Fire and Ice team compositions.
  • Lighter is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.
Lighter Full Guide