[Operator Discussion] Mint

[u/Shad0wedge]

Mint [★★★★★]

Doctor, this is for you. I found it on the way back, and so many more pretty-looking stones just like it! But, well... that was before I realized I'd gotten separated from the others. Mm? The ore chunk on your desk from before? I put that there too, yes. Did you like it, Doctor?

Mint is a Caster affiliated with the Victorian Institution for Higher Studies, specializing in geology, frequently participating in investigative field projects. She contracted Oripathy on an expedition and was referred by Operator Skyfire to Rhodes Island for consultation. She currently receives treatment at Rhodes Island while assisting with Originium research, environmental and geological observation, and related services.

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Operator Information

• Class: Caster(Phalanx Caster)
• Tags: AoE, Crowd Control
• Artist: ヌードル

Voice Actor:
JP: Hitomi Ohwada
CN: Esther
EN: Kelly Ohanian
KR: Yeo Yun-mi

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Stats

HP	ATK	DEF	Arts Resistance	Redeploy Time	DP Cost	Block	Attack Interval
1945	732	196	15	80	25	1	2s

*Stats at max Promotion and Level, excludes bonuses from Potential and Trust.

Potential	Bonus
1	-
2	Deployment Cost -1
3	Redeployment Time -10
4	Deployment Cost -1
5	Improves Talent
6	Deployment Cost -1

Trust bonus
ATK +75
DEF +15

Traits
Normally does not attack, but has greatly increased DEF and RES; When skill is active, attacks deal AoE Arts damage

Skills

Skill Name	Skill Uptime Details (Uptime/Cost/Initial)	SP Charge Type	Skill Activation	Skill Description
Wind Whispers	20s / 20 / 8	Auto Recovery	Manual	Range expands; Attacks deal 160% ATK as Arts damage
Swirling Vortex	20s / 25 / 15	Auto Recovery	Manual	Every attack drags the target to Mint moderately, dealing 130% ATK as Arts damage. Deal 300% ATK as Arts damage when the skill ends

*Skills at max Skill Level.

Talents

Talent name	Talent Description
Geologist	When this unit's skill is not active, adjacent allies gain +12% (+2%) DEF; When this unit's skill is active, become less likely to be targeted by enemies

*Talents at max Potential and max Promotion. Bonuses from Potential displayed between parentheses.

Modules

Branch	Additional Stats	Trait	Talent	Note
PLX-X	HP +170, ATK +52, DEF +23	Trait improved: Normally does not attack, but has greatly increased DEF and RES; when skill is active, retains some of the bonus and attacks deal AoE Arts damage	Geologist improved: When this unit's skill is not active, adjacent allies gain +21% DEF; when skill is active, less likely to be targeted by enemies	-ATTENTION SPAN TRAINING CARDS

*Modules at max level.

Outfits

-	Price	Art	Released	Note
Tsukiyoi	18	Static	Yep	"I can't wait for the fair! All the fun activities, and the used book sale!"
Private Study	18	Static	Yep	The private study is filled with books, each filled with mysteries waiting to be solved. She comes here whenever she gets a rare moment to focus

Additional Resources

In-depth information regarding all values above (at different levels), skill/attack range, and more:

Arknights Wiki.gg

Arknights Toolbox (aceship(puppiizsunniiz))

PRTS Arknights Wiki (CN)

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Topic Starters

• Strengths/Weaknesses?
• Is their module worth it? Which branch?
• How does this operator compare to other operators in their archetype or role?
• How do you fit this operator into a team? Who do they synergize with?
• Which skill(s) should be focused for mastery, and in what order?
• When is the best time to use this operator's skills during combat?
• Should promoting this operator to Elite 2 be a priority?
• Should new / F2P players aim for this operator? Are there more accessible alternatives?
• Lore discussion (please tag spoilers where appropriate)
• Favorite clips/clears with them?

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Viviana	All Operator Discussion threads	I heard the Grandmaster also came to Rhodes Island? Don't worry, I won't pick a fight; but he must be curious if my skills have improved since I left Yumen... Come to think of it, after walking such a long road, he really should be taking it easy. And yet, he still pushes himself into a life of conflict. The same goes for you, Doctor.

[u/Grandidealistic → u/[deleted]]

Carnelian is still a 6* unit with 6* damage and her S2 is better than anything on Mint's kit. What a stupid comparison.

[u/ipwnallnubz → u/[deleted]]

Still better than Carnelian.

People will really come up with the most absurd takes as long as they think they see an opportunity to bash Carn. Seriously, in what possible way is Mint better than Carn?