The Fool
Who is The Fool?
The Fool is a 3-star Star-afflatus Tank who combines [Taunt] with a [Counter] that applies [Corrode] and deals Genesis DMG. Their Ultimate extends the Counter duration and also reduces enemy Moxie, adding disruption to their tanking role. Insight I provides a defensive passive for the first 2 rounds of each battle. Their low 3-star stats mean they struggle to absorb hits for long, and their [Taunt] only lasts 1 round, requiring frequent reapplication. Occasionally used alongside aliEn T for overlapping taunt coverage in low-rarity challenge modes.
Kit Summary
When hit during Counter state, applies [Corrode] dealing Genesis DMG — passive damage ticking on enemies who target The Fool.
Extends Counter duration and drains enemy Moxie, combining sustained disruption with the tanking role.
Defensive passive that improves survivability at the very start of a fight when burst damage is most dangerous.
Build Guide
🔮 Best Relic / Echo Set
HP and DEF resonance to maximise survivability; Critical DEF and Critical Resist Rate as secondary options for tougher content.
⚔ Best Light Cone / Weapon
A Free Heart: Cheap, free budget tank psychube providing 8% HP and up to 20% DMG Taken Reduction below 50% HP — the most accessible option for a tanking role.
📊 Substats Priority
👥 Best Teams
Budget taunt duo: The Fool + aliEn T + DPS + healer — rotating [Taunt] between the two tanks keeps an enemy locked off high-priority targets for consecutive rounds.
F2P Verdict
Available from the standard gacha pool at 3-star rarity. Received a free cosmetic skin as an event reward in Patch 2.5 (Critter Crash). No significant investment needed beyond Insight I.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does The Fool's [Corrode] work?
When The Fool is in Counter state and an enemy hits them, [Corrode] is applied to that enemy, dealing Genesis DMG over time — it turns their tanking role into passive pressure on the attacker.
Is The Fool better than aliEn T?
They serve slightly different purposes. aliEn T actively enters [Taunt] each cycle and has mass CC on his Ultimate; The Fool's Counter is more autonomous and adds [Corrode] plus Moxie drain. They complement each other when used together.