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Goldenglow is a 6★ Mech-Accord Caster who specializes in DPS. As a Mech-Accord Caster, Goldenglow is similar to Core Casters, but controls a Drone (not to be confused with the RIIC resource or the enemy type) that attacks enemies in tandem with her, dealing Arts damage equal to 20% of Goldenglow's ATK that increases by 15% in subsequent attacks against one target up to 110%. To offset this quirk, Goldenglow has a noticeably lower attack interval than other Casters but with a lower ATK as well.
Goldenglow's skills allows her to cause serious damage and make use of her Drones more effectively, especially as all three of them gives additional Drone(s) and have the Drones lock onto an enemy where it will continue attacking the target even after they left Goldenglow's range until the enemy is defeated at which the Drones return to her:
- The first skill, Scattering Sparks, gives Goldenglow a second Drone and buffs her ATK and ASPD while active, providing a simple yet effective increase to her DPS.
- The second skill, Surging Current, permanently gives Goldenglow a second Drone, buffs her ATK, and extends her attack range by adding 2-tile extensions to her sides once fully charged. Surging Current can be useful for prolonged operations such as Annihilation but is also effective in most others due to the extended range and DPS increase.
- The third skill, Crystalline Shine, stops Goldenglow from attacking but gives her two additional Drones and buffs the Drones' ATK, allows them to lock onto enemies anywhere on the map, and makes their attacks Slow the victim for a short time while active. Even though Goldenglow herself cannot engage enemies, having three Drones basically triples her ATK and being able to target enemies across the battlefield allows Goldenglow to zap enemies into oblivion long before they can reach her or her allies, and the Slow effect can also hinder their advance. However, one should watch out for enemies with Taunt, as they would make Crystalline Shine less effective by forcing Goldenglow's Drones to attack them over priority targets like bosses.
Goldenglow's first talent, Beacon's Wrath, gives a 10% chance (which is actually pseudo-random) that a Drone self-destructs when attacking while her skill is active, dealing heavy Arts damage to enemies in a small area; Drones "destroyed" this way immediately returns to Goldenglow. Though having a low chance, Beacon's Wrath can provide a substantial increase to Goldenglow's DPS especially in conjunction with Crystalline Shine for giving her three Drones; if all three of them self-destructs in a quick succession, it will cause massive Arts damage! Her second talent, Precise Redirection, causes Goldenglow and her Drones to ignore some of the target's RES when attacking, meaning she won't have to worry much when facing enemies with RES.
Goldenglow's base skill, Electromagnetic Charge α (Discharge at Elite 2), speeds up the drone recovery rate by 10% (20% for Discharge) when she is assigned to a Power Plant.
Overall, Goldenglow is an excellent Mech-Accord Caster who can use her Drones to deliver focused or widespread shock therapy to enemies, even if they are across the battlefield. We may have to wait for a long time for the Pink Doggo Catto (see Trivia) to arrive in Arknights, but at least our patience is well worth the trouble!
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