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Anton vs Ye Shunguang

Anton vs Ye Shunguang — 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 Ye Shunguang's S-Rank Physical DPS identity.
  • Anton is a serviceable Electric DPS for players lacking premium alternatives, performing adequately at M0.

Pick Ye Shunguang if…

  • You need a Physical Attack agent and Ye Shunguang's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer S-Rank Physical DPS gameplay over Anton's Electric Attack DPS identity.
  • Ye Shunguang is a premier Physical Attack unit who dominates through her Enlightened Mind state and unique Veil Vulnerability mechanics.
Verdict

Anton and Ye Shunguang 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. Ye Shunguang (Physical, S-Rank Physical DPS) is the better commit when Ye Shunguang is a premier Physical Attack unit who dominates through her Enlightened Mind state and unique Veil Vulnerability mechanics. Compare signature builds, team requirements, and your existing supports before pulling either.

At a Glance

Anton
Stat
Ye Shunguang
Electric
Attribute
Physical
Attack
Specialty
Attack
A-Rank
Rank
S-RankWinner
Electric Attack DPS
Primary role
S-Rank Physical DPS
Direct Attack
Damage type
Direct Attack
CRIT RATE
Scaling focus
CRIT Rate
Electric DPS + Burst Mode Specialist
Playstyle clarity
Physical + AttackWinner
Strong
Self-sustain
Strong
ModerateWinner
Team flexibility
Focused
Qingyi / Rina / Anby
Best support shell
Sunna / Zhao / 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

Ye Shunguang

Strengths
  • Integrated block mechanic provides defensive utility during offensive sequences
  • High invulnerability frames during core Enlightened Mind animations
  • Veil Vulnerability bypasses standard Stun DMG limitations
Weaknesses
  • Requires active management of Qingming Sword Force for optimal combos
  • Dependent on entering Enlightened Mind to access full damage potential
  • Combat effectiveness drops significantly if stamina management is poor

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

Ye Shunguang

W-Engine

Cloudcleave Radiance

Disk Set

White Water Ballad

Disk 4

ATK% > CRIT DMG%

Disk 5

PEN Ratio% = ATK%

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 Ye Shunguang's S-Rank Physical 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
Ye Shunguang
Pull Ye Shunguang if…
  • You need a Physical Attack agent and Ye Shunguang's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer S-Rank Physical DPS gameplay over Anton's Electric Attack DPS identity.
  • Ye Shunguang is a premier Physical Attack unit who dominates through her Enlightened Mind state and unique Veil Vulnerability mechanics.
  • She offers exceptional sustained DPS and survivability, making her a top-tier carry for endgame content.
  • Ye Shunguang is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.
Ye Shunguang Full Guide