Caster5 ★Arknights · Global · Reviewed guide
Caster Amiya is a 5-star Core Caster with an Elite 2 skill that deals true damage. Use Chimera against a priority target and plan for Amiya to retreat when the skill ends.
POWER INDEX
80/100Accessible single-target Arts and a distinct true-damage window. Long setup and forced retreat constrain repeated burst use.
View the rubric ↗One operator with separate skill kits. The planner tracks each form’s build separately.
Train this first
Unlock Chimera first for the true-damage option. Train mastery if Amiya is a regular answer to targets with high resistance.
Upgrade value
HighAcquisition priority
HighTraining difficulty
ModerateS3 deals true damage, which helps against high defense and Arts resistance. She is obtained through story progression.
S3 forces retreat afterward. S2’s automatic timing and post-skill downtime can be awkward if waves arrive unevenly.
Promote to Elite 2 to unlock S3 and support story progression. Master it if you regularly use her for true damage.
Values at the maximum level of each Elite phase, before trust, potential, skills, or modules.
| Phase | Level | HP | ATK | DEF | RES | DP cost | Block | Redeploy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E0 | 50 | 958 | 390 | 81 | 10 | 18 | 1 | 70 s |
| E1 | 70 | 1198 | 514 | 110 | 15 | 20 | 1 | 70 s |
| E2 | 80 | 1480 | 612 | 121 | 20 | 20 | 1 | 70 s |
S1 · E0 Lv 1
Increases attack speed for steadier Arts damage. Use it when you need a predictable window with manual timing.
Manual · Charges by time
| Rank | SP cost | Initial SP | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 7 | 32 | 10 | 30 s |
| M1 | 32 | 10 | 30 s |
| M2 | 32 | 10 | 30 s |
| M3 | 30 | 15 | 30 s |
S2 · E1 Lv 1
Fires repeated attacks in a burst and leaves Amiya briefly unable to act afterward. Watch which wave is present when it activates.
Automatic · Charges by time
| Rank | SP cost | Initial SP | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 7 | 100 | 0 | 25 s |
| M1 | 100 | 0 | 25 s |
| M2 | 100 | 0 | 25 s |
| M3 | 100 | 0 | 25 s |
S3 · E2 Lv 1 · Train first
Expands attack range and converts her attacks to true damage. Prepare a replacement or finish the target before the forced retreat.
Manual · Charges by time
| Rank | SP cost | Initial SP | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 7 | 120 | 0 | 30 s |
| M1 | 120 | 0 | 30 s |
| M2 | 120 | 0 | 30 s |
| M3 | 120 | 0 | 30 s |
At E2 Lv 1 · base potential
Attacks restore SP, with extra recovery on defeating an enemy.
E2 Lv 50 · standard module
Supports Amiya’s core Arts role and improves her SP talent at later stages.
Yes. Chimera deals true damage, so ordinary defense and Arts resistance do not reduce it. Plan around its duration and the forced retreat at the end.
No. They are story-unlocked class forms of Amiya. Each form has its own skill kit.
Global snapshot 2026-11-09 · Global debut 2020-01-16 · AI-generated fan illustration · Terra Wiki kit reference ↗
