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Anton vs Soldier 11

Anton vs Soldier 11 — 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 Soldier 11's Attack identity.
  • Anton is a serviceable Electric DPS for players lacking premium alternatives, performing adequately at M0.

Pick Soldier 11 if…

  • You need a Fire Attack agent and Soldier 11's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Attack gameplay over Anton's Electric Attack DPS identity.
  • Soldier 11 is a reliable Fire main DPS who thrives in rhythm-based combat, making her excellent for players who enjoy active timing mechanics.
Verdict

Anton and Soldier 11 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. Soldier 11 (Fire, Attack) is the better commit when Soldier 11 is a reliable Fire main DPS who thrives in rhythm-based combat, making her excellent for players who enjoy active timing mechanics. Compare signature builds, team requirements, and your existing supports before pulling either.

At a Glance

Anton
Stat
Soldier 11
Electric
Attribute
Fire
Attack
Specialty
Attack
A-Rank
Rank
S-RankWinner
Electric Attack DPS
Primary role
Attack
Direct Attack
Damage type
Direct Attack
CRIT RATE
Scaling focus
CRIT Rate
Electric DPS + Burst Mode Specialist
Playstyle clarity
Fire DPS + Rhythm-based
Strong
Self-sustain
Strong
Moderate
Team flexibility
Moderate
Qingyi / Rina / Anby
Best support shell
Lighter / Sunna / Astra Yao
Street Superstar — A-rank · AccessibleWinner
F2P W-Engine path
Starlight Engine — A-rank · Accessible
Good
M0 viability
Good

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

Soldier 11

Strengths
  • High sustained Fire damage output
  • Invulnerability frames during core skills
  • Strong block/counter utility
Weaknesses
  • High skill ceiling due to timing requirements
  • Damage drops significantly if rhythm is broken
  • Dependent on EX Special for optimal uptime

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

Soldier 11

W-Engine

Heartstring Nocturne

Disk Set

Puffer Electro

Disk 4

CRIT Rate%

Disk 5

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 Soldier 11's Attack 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
Soldier 11
Pull Soldier 11 if…
  • You need a Fire Attack agent and Soldier 11's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Attack gameplay over Anton's Electric Attack DPS identity.
  • Soldier 11 is a reliable Fire main DPS who thrives in rhythm-based combat, making her excellent for players who enjoy active timing mechanics.
  • She is best suited for accounts lacking consistent Fire damage or those who value her specific OBOLS Squad synergy.
  • High sustained Fire damage output.
Soldier 11 Full Guide