Vanguard5 ★Arknights · Global · Reviewed guide
Texas is a 5-star Pioneer Vanguard who generates DP and can stun groups with Sword Rain. Her squad talent also gives you more DP at the start.
POWER INDEX
82/100Offers opening DP and a manual area stun in one slot. Frontline durability and stun immunity limit her value on some stages.
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Train Sword Rain for DP and a controllable area stun. Go further when you need a tighter first activation.
Upgrade value
HighAcquisition priority
MediumTraining difficulty
ModerateSword Rain combines DP with a deliberate stun window. Her talent adds opening DP when she is in the squad.
She can be fragile when left alone against high damage, and the stun only helps against eligible enemies.
Build S2 at rank 7. Master it when initial timing or its stun window matters in stages you play.
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 | 996 | 299 | 208 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 70 s |
| E1 | 70 | 1365 | 410 | 274 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 70 s |
| E2 | 80 | 1950 | 500 | 343 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 70 s |
S1 · E0 Lv 1
Generates DP automatically. Use it for low-attention openings that do not need an interrupt.
Automatic · Charges by time
| Rank | SP cost | Initial SP | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 7 | 38 | 14 | — |
| M1 | 37 | 16 | — |
| M2 | 36 | 18 | — |
| M3 | 35 | 20 | — |
S2 · E1 Lv 1 · Train first
Generates DP and inflicts area Arts hits with stun. Activate it when the wave is in range or a particular attack needs interruption.
Manual · Charges by time
| Rank | SP cost | Initial SP | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 7 | 40 | 26 | — |
| M1 | 40 | 27 | — |
| M2 | 40 | 28 | — |
| M3 | 40 | 30 | — |
At E2 Lv 1 · base potential
Increases starting DP when Texas is included in the squad.
E2 Lv 50 · standard module
Improves opening deployment efficiency when Texas is your first operator.
Kroos clears enemies while Texas charges the opening skill.
Texas helps fund the setup before Mountain takes over the lane.
Start with S2. It gives you a manual stun window in addition to DP, which is the main reason to choose Texas for a pressured opening.
Place her where enemies pass through Sword Rain’s area, with a stronger blocker ready to take over if the lane stays dangerous.
Global snapshot 2026-11-09 · Global debut 2020-01-16 · AI-generated fan illustration · Terra Wiki kit reference ↗
