Anton Ivanov
Who is Anton Ivanov?
Anton Ivanov is a 4-star Electric Attack agent from Belobog Heavy Industries — a cheerful young man with a reckless fighting style who uses electrified handguns. One of the standard 4-star characters, he provides a budget option for Electric Attack DPS before premium Electric carries are obtained. His kit has a unique HP threshold mechanic that boosts his damage when health is low, rewarding aggressive play. He is most relevant as an early-game Electric carry or a cheap filler in Electric teams.
Kit Summary
Rapid 3-hit handgun combo dealing Electric DMG; fast generation of charge and Forte stacks.
Fires a powered-up Electric burst; when HP is below 50%, the damage multiplier and hit count increase significantly — his core risk/reward mechanic.
On dodge assist, rapid Electric shots generating charge; maintains combat flow without losing EX Special readiness.
Extended Electric shooting cinematic with AoE coverage; reduces HP threshold timing pressure by restoring a portion of health before immediately entering low-HP burst mode.
Build Guide
🔮 Best Relic / Echo Set
Thunder Metal (4pc) — Electric DMG Bonus + stacking Electric DMG on hit. Same set as premium Electric carries — efficient to farm and upgrade.
⚔ Best Light Cone / Weapon
Cannon Rotor (4★ Attack W-Engine) or any ATK/Electric standard W-Engine — budget-friendly options that keep his DPS output consistent.
📊 Substats Priority
👥 Best Teams
Budget Electric: Anton + Anby Demara + Rina (fully F2P Electric team — Anton DPS, Anby Stuns, Rina Electric pen)
Standard Electric: Anton + Nicole + Soukaku (Nicole grouping utility; Soukaku ATK buff)
F2P Verdict
Anton is obtainable from the standard Permanent Channel banner — freely acquired through normal play.
His low-HP damage buff requires a careful balance: a healer keeps him alive while dipping below the 50% HP threshold for burst windows.
Rina (4-star standard) is his best accessible support — her Electric pen debuff significantly boosts his Electric burst damage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Anton worth investing in?
Anton is a solid early-game Electric DPS. For mid-to-late game, Harumasa or Yanagi are significantly stronger investments. Build Anton for free to cover your early Electric DPS needs while saving Polychrome for a premium Electric carry.
Is the low-HP mechanic risky?
Playing Anton at low HP to trigger his damage buff requires a reliable healer or defensive support. Rina's shield or a healer teammate keeps his HP manageable. The risk is real but learnable — most players find a comfortable rhythm within a few encounters.
Does Anton work with Harumasa?
Both are Electric Attack agents who compete for the same DPS slot. They do not synergise as a duo. Choose one as your primary Electric DPS and pair them with a Stun agent + support. Harumasa is the S-rank upgrade from Anton when available.