Theorylytics

Anton vs Harumasa

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

Pick Harumasa if…

  • You need a Electric Attack agent and Harumasa's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer DPS gameplay over Anton's Electric Attack DPS identity.
  • Harumasa is a top-tier Electric Attack unit with exceptional mobility and a high damage ceiling through his Awakened state mechanics.
Verdict

Anton and Harumasa 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. Harumasa (Electric, DPS) is the better commit when Harumasa is a top-tier Electric Attack unit with exceptional mobility and a high damage ceiling through his Awakened state mechanics. Compare signature builds, team requirements, and your existing supports before pulling either.

At a Glance

Anton
Stat
Harumasa
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 + AttackerWinner
Strong
Self-sustain
Strong
ModerateWinner
Team flexibility
Focused
Qingyi / Rina / Anby
Best support shell
Trigger / Rina / Qingyi
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

Harumasa

Strengths
  • High invulnerability frames during Dash Attacks
  • Strong burst damage via Awakened state
  • Excellent synergy with Attribute Anomaly procs
Weaknesses
  • Requires constant stack management
  • Dependent on X-Marked windows for optimal DPS
  • Complex animation cancels required for peak performance

Shared Team Members

With Anton

Buffs and enables Anton with strong team utility.

With Harumasa

Buffs and enables Harumasa with low field time.

With Anton

Builds Daze so Anton can capitalize on stun windows.

With Harumasa

Opens stun windows for Harumasa's burst.

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

Harumasa

W-Engine

Cordis Germina

Disk Set

Thunder Metal

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 Harumasa'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
Harumasa
Pull Harumasa if…
  • You need a Electric Attack agent and Harumasa's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer DPS gameplay over Anton's Electric Attack DPS identity.
  • Harumasa is a top-tier Electric Attack unit with exceptional mobility and a high damage ceiling through his Awakened state mechanics.
  • His ability to mark enemies and engage in repeated high-damage Dash attacks makes him a premier DPS choice for Section 6 teams.
  • Harumasa is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.
Harumasa Full Guide