Anby vs Lycaon
Anby vs Lycaon — 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 Lycaon's Stun identity.
- Anby is an exceptional, reliable stunner available from the start, making her highly accessible for any account.
Pick Lycaon if…
- You need a Ice Stun agent and Lycaon's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Stun gameplay over Anby's Electric Stunner identity.
- Lycaon is the premier Ice-type Stun character, essential for maximizing enemy Daze windows in high-end compositions.
Anby and Lycaon 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. Lycaon (Ice, Stun) is the better commit when Lycaon is the premier Ice-type Stun character, essential for maximizing enemy Daze windows in high-end compositions. Compare signature builds, team requirements, and your existing supports before pulling either.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Anby
- 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.
- 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.
Lycaon
- High Daze output via charged skills
- Significant invulnerability frames during EX Special and Chain Attacks
- Strong synergy with Ice-based team members
- Requires proper energy management for optimal performance
- Charged attack playstyle can be interrupted if not timed correctly
- Performance is heavily dependent on specific W-Engine stats
Best Builds (Signature)
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
W-Engine
Blazing Laurel
Disk Set
King of the Summit
Disk 4
CRIT Rate% >= CRIT DMG%
Disk 5
Ice DMG% > ATK%
Disk 6
Impact
Substats
CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = ATK%
Who Should You Pull?
- You need a Electric Stun agent and Anby's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Electric Stunner gameplay over Lycaon'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.
- You need a Ice Stun agent and Lycaon's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Stun gameplay over Anby's Electric Stunner identity.
- Lycaon is the premier Ice-type Stun character, essential for maximizing enemy Daze windows in high-end compositions.
- His ability to consistently apply massive Stun makes him a cornerstone for any competitive team focusing on Ice synergies.
- Lycaon is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.