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Evelyn vs Soldier 11

Evelyn vs Soldier 11 — two Attack agents competing for the same roster slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Evelyn if…

  • You need a Fire Attack agent and Evelyn's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer DPS gameplay over Soldier 11's Attack identity.
  • Evelyn is a powerhouse Fire attacker who excels at crowd control through her unique Binding Seal mechanic.

Pick Soldier 11 if…

  • You need a Fire Attack agent and Soldier 11's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Attack gameplay over Evelyn's 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

Evelyn and Soldier 11 are both Attack investments that answer different account needs. Evelyn (Fire, DPS) shines when Evelyn is a powerhouse Fire attacker who excels at crowd control through her unique Binding Seal mechanic. 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

Evelyn
Stat
Soldier 11
Fire
Attribute
Fire
Attack
Specialty
Attack
S-Rank
Rank
S-Rank
DPS
Primary role
Attack
Direct Attack
Damage type
Direct Attack
CRIT Rate
Scaling focus
CRIT Rate
Fire + AttackWinner
Playstyle clarity
Fire DPS + Rhythm-based
Strong
Self-sustain
Strong
Focused
Team flexibility
ModerateWinner
Lighter / Astra Yao / Dialyn
Best support shell
Lighter / Sunna / Astra Yao
Starlight Engine — A-rank · Accessible
F2P W-Engine path
Starlight Engine — A-rank · Accessible
ExcellentWinner
M0 viability
Good

Strengths & Weaknesses

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

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

Shared Team Members

With Evelyn

Opens stun windows so Evelyn can dump burst damage safely.

With Soldier 11

Opens stun windows for Soldier 11's burst.

With Evelyn

Buffs and enables Evelyn with low field time and strong team utility.

With Soldier 11

Buffs and enables Soldier 11 with low field time.

Best Builds (Signature)

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%

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?

Evelyn
Pull Evelyn if…
  • You need a Fire Attack agent and Evelyn's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer DPS gameplay over Soldier 11's Attack 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
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 Evelyn's 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