Mint
Who is Mint?
Mint is a T2 Anima-attribute Sub DPS and Nova reaction contributor. Prydwen describes her as "a reliable mid-tier pick who doesn't require heavy investment to get going" — she builds reactions and Ultimate gauge at a decent pace without bottlenecking team rotation. Her gameplay revolves around Critical Riposte (counterattacks after perfect dodges), which resets her Skill cooldown at A1, enabling sustained damage loops. As an A-rank all Awakenings are obtainable, improving CRIT, longer Cadenza uptime, and stronger Ultimate damage over time. She is a good option for players who prefer Anima teams but cannot access S-rank Anima DPS.
Kit Summary
Dodge counter mechanic — dealing burst damage on perfect dodge. A1 Awakening resets Skill cooldown every time a Critical Riposte is performed against an enemy.
Redirect Skill increases Super Claws DMG by 40%; grants 2 additional Cycle Rate after casting. A1 resets its cooldown via Critical Riposte.
Contributes to Blossom reaction and Hex (Anima + Incantation) teams.
All 6 Awakenings obtainable over time — Task Force Operation (A1) is the highest priority.
Build Guide
🔮 Best Relic / Echo Set
Fireflies and the Forest (4-piece): 32% free CRIT Rate from 4x Type III modules (8% CRIT Rate per Type III from console bonus). Pairs with CRIT-focused substats for a substantial CRIT Rate floor before gear.
⚔ Best Light Cone / Weapon
Fluff of Fleetness (best-in-slot): CRIT DMG substat; best overall performance for personal damage output. Clear Skies (alternative): Increases Anima DMG dealt by her Skill and Ultimate.
📊 Substats Priority
👥 Best Teams
Blossom team: Mint + Zero + Jiuyuan + Sakiri — Blossom proc from swapping between Zero (Cosmos) and Anima characters; Sakiri buffs ATK and provides Incantation for Hex.
Hex team: Mint + Baicang + Sakiri + support — Anima + Incantation = Hex reaction; Mint contributes Anima coverage in budget Hex compositions.
F2P Verdict
Mint is an A-rank — all Awakening copies are obtainable over time without limited pulls. Task Force Operation (A1) is the first and most important priority — it transforms her playstyle by resetting her Skill on every Critical Riposte, enabling her damage loop. After A1: First Instinct (A5) → Attendance Bonus (A3). Fluff of Fleetness is her best Arc — obtain it when accessible.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the A1 Awakening change Mint?
A1 (Task Force Operation) causes every successful Critical Riposte (dodge counter) to reset the cooldown of her Ultimate (Super Claws). This transforms her from a character with a normal Ultimate cooldown into one who can continuously loop Ultimate resets through consistent perfect dodges — significantly increasing her sustained damage output.
What is the Blossom reaction?
Blossom triggers burst damage when specific Esper Cycles fill a Blossom gauge. Mint's Anima attribute contributes to Blossom alongside Zero (Cosmos) and Nanally (Anima). Swapping between Zero and Anima characters triggers Blossom procs — the Mint + Zero + Jiuyuan team stacks Blossom frequently.
When should I use Mint over Jiuyuan?
Mint is for players who do not have Jiuyuan or want a more active, dodge-focused playstyle. Jiuyuan (T0.5) has higher damage output and is a passive quickswap — Mint (T2) requires active dodge counters and A1 to perform at her ceiling. Both contribute Anima for Blossom and Hex reactions.