Neverness to Everness

Skia

ETD-4, Lieutenant

A-Rank

Lakshana Gas DPSMain DPS

About

Skia's first positive impression of the Bureau occurred when he was updating his resume. He decided to give the job at the Bureau a try when he was invited to apply, but the formality of a resume was still required. Since leaving his previous job, he hadn't bothered to think of resumes and job applications... Now, he had no choice but to polish up his old resume. He uploaded a new ID photo, replacing the original one—he nearly didn't recognize the young man in the portrait anymore—then clicked submit. —This is usually where the systems tell him "face not detected, please upload an appropriate portrait" and what not. Strangely, the file was submitted without issue. Skia let out a quiet sigh of relief. Although he had long since stopped caring about facing prejudice based on his looks, having to make an extra trip to compensate for system inadequacies and disrupting his established workflow... that would have been truly intolerable.

Character Info

Rarity A-Rank

Element

Lakshana

Esper Type Gas

Role

DPSMain DPS

Compatible Arcs

Contemplative Cat

5★

Fluff of Finesse

5★

Good Boy's Grand Adventure

5★

Normal Attack

Lakshana

Arresting Art

Deals Lakshana DMG. Inflicts Fang Thrust on a target when hit, allowing up to 3 per target.

Basic Attack: Arresting Art

Performs up to 5 consecutive attacks using steady martial arts techniques, dealing Lakshana DMG. Splits 1 Fang Thrust from his shadow to pursue each target hit. Locks each target with up to 3 Fang Thrusts simultaneously.

Basic Attack: Territory Control

Strikes in the air and plunges, dealing 1 instance of Lakshana DMG to an area upon impact. Increases DMG based on fall height, up to 200%.

Fang Thrust

Splitting from Skia's shadow, these shattered shadows resemble the fangs of a giant beast. They automatically track and attach to targets, disappearing after dealing 1 instance of Lakshana DMG.

Critical Riposte: Pen to Paper

Triggers when using Arresting Art after a Critical Dodge. Strikes enemies with ink-splash shadows, dealing 1 instance of Lakshana DMG to an area and reducing Break.

"The doggo... This dark stuff comes out with doggo punches... pretty impressive."

Skill

Lakshana

Shadow Hound Chase

Deals Lakshana DMG and enters Tailed state. Applies 3 Fang Thrusts to the target on hit, then enters Shadow Hound Gnaw. Tailed Prevents Fang Thrusts from disappearing after dealing damage to targets during the state. Shadow Hound Gnaw Removes this state when hit by ground damage. Launches 1 additional attack from Fang Thrusts when touching a target marked by them. Press Basic Attack or switch characters during the duration to exit this mode and deal 1 instance of Lakshana DMG.

A workflow designed for pursuit. Enters the Tailed state, leaps into own shadow, and deals 6 instances of Lakshana DMG to an area. Splits 3 Fang Thrusts from shadow for each target hit, then enters Shadow Hound Gnaw mode. Tailed Prevents Fang Thrusts from disappearing after dealing damage to targets during the state. Shadow Hound Gnaw Allows movement on ground or wall surfaces, similar to Shadow Hound mode. Remains undetected when approaching enemy targets. Grants immunity to certain attacks, but cancels the mode when hit by ground damage. Triggers additional attacks from Fang Thrusts whenever touching an enemy already marked by them. Press Basic Attack or switch characters to exit this mode during its duration. Moves forward at the edge of a high place to end this mode. Deals 1 instance of Lakshana DMG to an area upon exiting the mode.

Some nimble troublemakers might think they can escape ETD's pursuit... They should check what's lurking beneath their feet.

Ultimate

Lakshana

The Pack

Deals Lakshana DMG. After casting, Fang Thrust's damage is increased, and applies a control effect on each hit.

A workflow designed for suppression. Throws a spinning lighter, causing his shadow to spread across the ground in all directions, dealing 1 instance of Lakshana DMG to an area. Converges multiple shadows on a single location like well-trained canines, dealing 3 instances of Lakshana DMG to an area. Increases Fang Thrust's damage after casting The Pack (including collision damage in Shadow Hound Gnaw mode) and inflicts a control effect on targets with each attack.

The consequences of "non-compliance."

Chain Skill

Lakshana

Arrest Warrant

The relentless shadows cannot be shaken off. Commands the shadow like a police canine to bite the target, dealing 1 instance of Lakshana DMG to an area.

Passive

Suppression

Remora Enhancement: Inflicts an additional Remora on a target when Fang Thrust locks onto them in Remora state.

Usually, there's no need for physical intervention—Skia can subdue targets with just his shadows, keeping facilities undamaged. Plus, he helps with cleanup... According to a BAC cafeteria survey, 84% of staff welcome Skia at their work site—less hassle for them!

Passive

Apprehension

Increases Fang Thrust damage by 10% for 15s after casting The Pack, including collision damage in Shadow Hound Gnaw mode.

Your body might be free to move, but your shadow is held in an iron grip, rendering you immobile... Quite the peculiar sensation.

Passive

Shadow Hound

Hold Movement and Dodge to enter Shadow Hound mode Shadow Hound Lurks within his shadow, allowing movement on ground and wall surfaces. Cannot be detected by enemies. Grants immunity to certain attacks, but ends if hit by ground damage. Press Basic Attack or switch characters to cancel. Reaching the edge of elevated positions and moving forward also cancels the mode.

Fadia once asked Skia what position his body feels like when submerged in shadows. Unable to describe it, Skia told her to use her imagination. He'd rather not know what images that sparked in her mind.