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Anton vs Evelyn

Anton vs Evelyn — 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 Evelyn's DPS identity.
  • Anton is a serviceable Electric DPS for players lacking premium alternatives, performing adequately at M0.

Pick Evelyn if…

  • You need a Fire Attack agent and Evelyn's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer DPS gameplay over Anton's Electric Attack DPS identity.
  • Evelyn is a powerhouse Fire attacker who excels at crowd control through her unique Binding Seal mechanic.
Verdict

Anton and Evelyn 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. Evelyn (Fire, DPS) is the better commit when Evelyn is a powerhouse Fire attacker who excels at crowd control through her unique Binding Seal mechanic. Compare signature builds, team requirements, and your existing supports before pulling either.

At a Glance

Anton
Stat
Evelyn
Electric
Attribute
Fire
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
Fire + AttackWinner
Strong
Self-sustain
Strong
ModerateWinner
Team flexibility
Focused
Qingyi / Rina / Anby
Best support shell
Lighter / Astra Yao / Dialyn
Street Superstar — A-rank · AccessibleWinner
F2P W-Engine path
Starlight Engine — 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

Evelyn

Strengths
  • High base burst potential via Binding Seal
  • Reliable crowd control through tethering
  • Damage reduction during primary skill animations
Weaknesses
  • Requires precise management of Burning Embers resource
  • Complex rotation necessitates practice for optimal damage
  • Reliance on specific team compositions for Additional Ability

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

Evelyn

W-Engine

Heartstring Nocturne

Disk Set

Hormone Punk

Disk 4

CRIT DMG% > CRIT Rate%

Disk 5

PEN Ratio% > Fire 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 Evelyn'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
Evelyn
Pull Evelyn if…
  • You need a Fire Attack agent and Evelyn's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer DPS gameplay over Anton's Electric Attack DPS identity.
  • Evelyn is a powerhouse Fire attacker who excels at crowd control through her unique Binding Seal mechanic.
  • Her high ceiling and ability to ignore enemy defenses make her a top-tier investment for those looking to optimize their fire-element compositions.
  • Evelyn is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.
Evelyn Full Guide