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Orphie & Magus vs Soldier 11

Orphie & Magus vs Soldier 11 — two Attack agents competing for the same roster slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Orphie & Magus if…

  • You need a Fire Attack agent and Orphie & Magus's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Attack gameplay over Soldier 11's Attack identity.
  • Orphie & Magus provide high-uptime team buffs through their 'Zeroed In' mechanic and excel at consistent, off-field Aftershock damage.

Pick Soldier 11 if…

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

Orphie & Magus and Soldier 11 are both Attack investments that answer different account needs. Orphie & Magus (Fire, Attack) shines when Orphie & Magus provide high-uptime team buffs through their 'Zeroed In' mechanic and excel at consistent, off-field Aftershock damage. 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

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

Strengths & Weaknesses

Orphie & Magus

Strengths
  • Automatic off-field skill triggering
  • High team-wide ATK buffing via Zeroed In
  • Strong DEF-shred potential in optimized teams
Weaknesses
  • Requires careful Energy management for off-field uptime
  • Bottled Heat resource limits peak performance
  • Team synergy relies heavily on Stun/Support teammates

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 Orphie & Magus

Buffs and enables Orphie & Magus with low field time and strong team utility.

With Soldier 11

Buffs and enables Soldier 11 with low field time.

Best Builds (Signature)

Orphie & Magus

W-Engine

Bellicose Blaze

Disk Set

Shadow Harmony

Disk 4

CRIT DMG% = CRIT Rate%

Disk 5

Fire DMG% >= ATK%

Disk 6

Energy Regen >= ATK%

Substats

CRIT DMG = CRIT Rate > 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?

Orphie & Magus
Pull Orphie & Magus if…
  • You need a Fire Attack agent and Orphie & Magus's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Attack gameplay over Soldier 11's Attack identity.
  • Orphie & Magus provide high-uptime team buffs through their 'Zeroed In' mechanic and excel at consistent, off-field Aftershock damage.
  • Their kit allows for seamless integration into Fire-element squads, making them a top-tier pull for any account prioritizing damage reliability.
  • Orphie & Magus is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.
Orphie & Magus 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 Orphie & Magus's Attack 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