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Anby vs Trigger

Anby vs Trigger — 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 Trigger's Stun identity.
  • Anby is an exceptional, reliable stunner available from the start, making her highly accessible for any account.

Pick Trigger if…

  • You need a Electric Stun agent and Trigger's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Stun gameplay over Anby's Electric Stunner identity.
  • Trigger is an S-rank Stun powerhouse that enables unique coordinated playstyles through Aftershock mechanics.
Verdict

Anby and Trigger 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. Trigger (Electric, Stun) is the better commit when Trigger is an S-rank Stun powerhouse that enables unique coordinated playstyles through Aftershock mechanics. Compare signature builds, team requirements, and your existing supports before pulling either.

At a Glance

Anby
Stat
Trigger
Electric
Attribute
Electric
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 + Electric
Strong
Self-sustain
Strong
Moderate
Team flexibility
Moderate
Nicole / Rina
Best support shell
Zhao / Astra Yao
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.

Trigger

Strengths
  • High base Daze output via specialized Sniper Stance mechanics
  • Increases enemy Stun DMG multiplier without requiring a Stun state
  • Enables team coordinated attacks that bypass normal cooldowns
Weaknesses
  • Purge resource management required for consistent support uptime
  • Sniper Stance makes positioning vital to avoid movement-based interrupts
  • Highly dependent on active team member attack frequency

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

Trigger

W-Engine

Spectral Gaze

Disk Set

King of the Summit

Disk 4

CRIT Rate%

Disk 5

Electric DMG% > ATK%

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 Trigger'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
Trigger
Pull Trigger if…
  • You need a Electric Stun agent and Trigger's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Stun gameplay over Anby's Electric Stunner identity.
  • Trigger is an S-rank Stun powerhouse that enables unique coordinated playstyles through Aftershock mechanics.
  • She provides massive team-wide synergy by increasing Stun multipliers and facilitating coordinated support attacks.
  • Trigger is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.
Trigger Full Guide