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Anton vs Cissia

Anton vs Cissia — two Attack agents competing for the same roster slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Anton if…

  • You need a Electric Attack agent and Anton's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Electric Attack DPS gameplay over Cissia's DPS identity.
  • Anton is a serviceable Electric DPS for players lacking premium alternatives, performing adequately at M0.

Pick Cissia if…

  • You need a Electric Attack agent and Cissia's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer DPS gameplay over Anton's Electric Attack DPS identity.
  • Cissia is a top-tier Electric Attack powerhouse with unique mechanics that enable massive DEF ignore for the entire squad.
Verdict

Anton and Cissia are both Attack investments that answer different account needs. Anton (Electric, Electric Attack DPS) shines when Anton is a serviceable Electric DPS for players lacking premium alternatives, performing adequately at M0. Cissia (Electric, DPS) is the better commit when Cissia is a top-tier Electric Attack powerhouse with unique mechanics that enable massive DEF ignore for the entire squad. Compare signature builds, team requirements, and your existing supports before pulling either.

At a Glance

Anton
Stat
Cissia
Electric
Attribute
Electric
Attack
Specialty
Attack
A-Rank
Rank
S-RankWinner
Electric Attack DPS
Primary role
DPS
Direct Attack
Damage type
Direct Attack
CRIT RATE
Scaling focus
CRIT Rate
Electric DPS + Burst Mode Specialist
Playstyle clarity
Electric + AttackWinner
Strong
Self-sustain
Strong
ModerateWinner
Team flexibility
Focused
Qingyi / Rina / Anby
Best support shell
Astra Yao / Trigger
Street Superstar — A-rank · AccessibleWinner
F2P W-Engine path
Drill Rig - Red Axis — A-rank · Accessible
Good
M0 viability
ExcellentWinner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Anton

Strengths
  • Extended invulnerability windows during EX Special and Chain attacks
  • Synergizes effectively with Shock-based team compositions
  • High interrupt resistance during key drill animations
Weaknesses
  • Burst Mode uptime is strictly limited by Energy management
  • Significant damage drop-off when Energy is depleted
  • Animation commitments can be risky against aggressive bosses

Cissia

Strengths
  • High baseline DEF ignore for the whole team
  • Multiple invulnerability frames during core animations
  • Excellent synergy with Stun units for Venom gain
Weaknesses
  • Performance relies heavily on consistent energy consumption
  • Requires proper rotation planning to keep Venom uptime
  • Complex kit requiring attention to multiple stacks

Best Builds (Signature)

Anton

W-Engine

Heartstring Nocturne

Disk Set

Thunder Metal

Disk 4

CRIT Rate% >= CRIT DMG%

Disk 5

Electric DMG%

Disk 6

ATK%

Substats

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

Cissia

W-Engine

Serpentine Seeker

Disk Set

Astral Voice

Disk 4

CRIT Rate%

Disk 5

Electric DMG%

Disk 6

ATK%

Substats

CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = ATK%

Who Should You Pull?

Anton
Pull Anton if…
  • You need a Electric Attack agent and Anton's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Electric Attack DPS gameplay over Cissia's DPS identity.
  • Anton is a serviceable Electric DPS for players lacking premium alternatives, performing adequately at M0.
  • He functions as a solid mid-tier carry, though he lacks the high-end ceiling compared to limited S-rank attackers.
  • Extended invulnerability windows during EX Special and Chain attacks.
Anton Full Guide
Cissia
Pull Cissia if…
  • You need a Electric Attack agent and Cissia's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer DPS gameplay over Anton's Electric Attack DPS identity.
  • Cissia is a top-tier Electric Attack powerhouse with unique mechanics that enable massive DEF ignore for the entire squad.
  • She offers incredible flexibility in team compositions and provides significant utility alongside high personal damage output.
  • Cissia is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.
Cissia Full Guide