Doll Info :: Derringer
Derringer
Type: HG
Rarity: 4 *
Obtainable from:
- • Limited-time event 【Mirror Stage】 rescue reward
Affects All
- Increases damage by 12%
- Increases evasion by 10%
- (values at 5x dummy links)
| Stat | Value (per dummy link) |
|---|---|
| HP | (x1) (x2) (x3) (x4) (x5) |
| RECOV | (x1) (x2) (x3) (x4) (x5) |
| DMG | |
| ROF | Max cap |
| ACC | |
| EVA | |
| CRIT % | % |
Equipment
Hidden Wound
ICD: S.
CD: S.
Doll review
Overview
Derringer is the newest addition to the DPS HG niche, which Python and Deagle dominate. Thus, she can be looked at through two different lenses: as a support DPS in an unconventional RFHG team, and as an option for cheap farming.
As a support DPS HG, Derringer not only lacks the great tiles both Deagle and Python have (24% Damage versus 30% Damage, and lacks Crit Rate buffing entirely), but she also has a weirdly shaped tile where she’d only buff one RF if positioned on Pos 4 or 7. Because Pos 4 is hotly contested by Python, who has a better DPS and can buff RFs with her passive, and by dedicated support HGs with much better tiles than hers, and that buffs both RFs, Derringer would feel less pressure in RFHG teams that can afford an HG on Position 7. However, this position is often owned by Deagle, who has much better tiles and tile coverage than her.
As a DPS HG for cheap farming, Derringer presents an acceptable DPS which means she can make up for a buffer HG in 5 HG teams. However, because 5HG teams are very niche in nature, levelling up Derringer solely for that purpose doesn’t make much sense.
Pros
Adequate DPS in 5HG
She can adequately replace a buffer HG in 5HG setups, by making up for the lack of buffs with her DPS
Cons
Average Tiles buffs
Her tiles buff Damage and Evasion. While the Damage buff is welcomed by RFs and ARs, the Evasion buff is mostly unwarranted, especially since newer content brings enemies with either too high Accuracy stats, or Skills that bypass Evasion
Bad Tile formation
Her Tetris tile format means that she only buffs one RF when position in Pos 4 or Position 7. Position 4 is hotly contested by dedicated support HGs that have significantly better tiles than her (SAA Mod, 5-7, Stechkin Mod, K5) and by Python, her direct competitor, which buffs both RFs, on top of having excellent tiles.
Lacks niche her rivals have
Deagle has a solid niche in dealing against shielded enemies (such as Patroller), while Python has a ballooning Damage that allows her to easily farm armored enemies, as well as support applications due to her buff reflection. Derringer lacks a niche where she can shine.