Position
Attack Type
Tags
Archetype
Traits
Deals Arts damage and Slow the target for a short time
sluggish = 0.8
Operator Description
Earthspirit, Supporter Operator of Rhodes Island, will provide reliable support on the battlefield when she's on duty.
Operator Quote
Is she hearing things again?
Obtain Approach
Recruitment & Headhunting
| Headhunting: Yes | Recruitment: Yes |
| Release Date (CN) | 4/30/2019 |
|---|---|
| Release Date (Global) | 1/16/2020 |
| Recruitment Pool Date (CN) | 4/30/2019 |
| Recruitment Pool Date (Global) | 1/16/2020 |
Potentials
Potential Item
Earthspirit's Token
A small piece of weirdly-shaped ore. Put it beside your ear to hear the low sounds of a liquid.
Potentials
-1
-4
+21
-1
Trust extra status
+50
Talent
Extends Slow duration slightly
* Extends Slow duration by 0.1
* Extends Slow duration by 0.1
Info
Extends Slow duration moderately
* Extends Slow duration by 0.13
* Extends Slow duration by 0.13
Info
Talents from Module Upgrades
Stats
HP
ATK
DEF
Arts Resist
10
Redeploy Time
70
DP Cost
12
Block
1
Attack Interval
1.9
Skills
- Skill 1
- Skill 2
SP Cost:
40
40
40
37
37
37
37
37
37
35
Initial SP:
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
5
5
10
SP Charge Type
Skill Activation
Duration
25 Seconds
25 Seconds
25 Seconds
25 Seconds
25 Seconds
25 Seconds
25 Seconds
25 Seconds
25 Seconds
25 Seconds
Skill Effect
ATK +20%
ATK +25%
ATK +30%
ATK +35%
ATK +40%
ATK +45%
ATK +50%
ATK +60%
ATK +70%
ATK +80%
| atk | 0.2 |
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| atk | 0.25 |
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| atk | 0.3 |
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| atk | 0.35 |
|---|
| atk | 0.4 |
|---|
| atk | 0.45 |
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| atk | 0.5 |
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| atk | 0.6 |
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| atk | 0.7 |
|---|
| atk | 0.8 |
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SP Cost:
60
58
56
54
52
50
48
46
44
40
Initial SP:
0
0
0
5
5
5
10
10
10
15
SP Charge Type
Skill Activation
Duration
25 Seconds
25 Seconds
25 Seconds
25 Seconds
25 Seconds
25 Seconds
25 Seconds
25 Seconds
25 Seconds
25 Seconds
Skill Effect
Stops attacking; Enemies within range are Slow every 1.8 seconds
Stops attacking; Enemies within range are Slow every 1.8 seconds
Stops attacking; Enemies within range are Slow every 1.8 seconds
Stops attacking; Enemies within range are Slow every 1.7 seconds
Stops attacking; Enemies within range are Slow every 1.7 seconds
Stops attacking; Enemies within range are Slow every 1.7 seconds
Stops attacking; Enemies within range are Slow every 1.6 seconds
Stops attacking; Enemies within range are Slow every 1.55 seconds
Stops attacking; Enemies within range are Slow every 1.5 seconds
Stops attacking; Enemies within range are Slow every 1.4 seconds
| interval | 1.8 |
|---|---|
| sluggish | 0.8 |
| interval | 1.8 |
|---|---|
| sluggish | 0.8 |
| interval | 1.8 |
|---|---|
| sluggish | 0.8 |
| interval | 1.7 |
|---|---|
| sluggish | 0.8 |
| interval | 1.7 |
|---|---|
| sluggish | 0.8 |
| interval | 1.7 |
|---|---|
| sluggish | 0.8 |
| interval | 1.6 |
|---|---|
| sluggish | 0.8 |
| interval | 1.55 |
|---|---|
| sluggish | 0.8 |
| interval | 1.5 |
|---|---|
| sluggish | 0.8 |
| interval | 1.4 |
|---|---|
| sluggish | 0.8 |
Modules
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Equip Trait
Attacks deal Arts damage, and Slow the enemy for a moderate period of time
Equip Attribute Bonuses
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| max_hp | 90 |
| def | 20 |
Additional Information
Unlock Information
| Materials |
|---|
x1
x4
x20000
|
| Missions |
|---|
| Have Earthspirit use Quicksand Conversion a total of 6 times (excluding Support Units) |
| Clear Intermezzo DM-2 with a 3-star rating; You must deploy your own Earthspirit, and only Vanguard and Sniper Operators are allowed for the remaining units |
RIIC Base Skills
Catastrophe Messenger α
Lvl: 1
(天灾信使·α)
Room Type:
Office
When this Operator is assigned to the HR Office, HR contacting speed +30%
Clocking Out On Time
Lvl: 1
(准时下班)
Room Type:
Office
When this Operator is assigned to the HR Office, HR contacting speed +45% and Morale consumed per hour +2
Geology β
Lvl: 1
(火山学家)
Room Type:
Factory
When this Operator is assigned to a Factory, Originium formula related productivity +35%
Quick Evaluation
+ Trait: Attacks slow enemies
+ S2: AoE slow effect to all enemies in her Range for a good duration
- S1: +ATK% is suboptimal because she has low ATK to begin with
- S2: She doesn't attack
- low base stats
+ S2: AoE slow effect to all enemies in her Range for a good duration
- S1: +ATK% is suboptimal because she has low ATK to begin with
- S2: She doesn't attack
- low base stats
Operator Overview
“Some rocks talk to me, you know... and they talk a lot! Some of them even squabble... so much that I lose sleep over it. You think I'm kidding? Do I look like I'm kidding?”
A geologist who specializes in field surveys, early Catastrophe warnings, and talking to the chunk of Originium on her staff. She may or may not be hearing things, but either way, it doesn’t detract from her skill as a Slow-focused Supporter Operator.
Earthspirit’s entire kit focuses around applying and maintaining the Slow debuff on her enemies. Her Talent, Geological Survey, increases the duration of her Slow effects. Her unique Skill, the manually activated Quicksand Conversion, trades damage for AoE Slowing power: while active, Earthspirit stops attacking and instead repeatedly Slows all targets within her attack range.
Earthspirit has terrible base stats, in particular her HP and DEF, which are some of the worst out of all 4★ Operators in Arknights. Her terrible ATK also means that if you’re using Earthspirit, it’s purely to Slow down large groups of enemies; she has very little use beyond that. On the flip side, that means she just needs Skill Levels and an E1 promotion to do her job, making her fairly low-investment, even for a 4★. She doesn’t win battles on her own, but in the right situation Earthspirit can be a helpful complement to the performance of other, stronger Operators.
Newbie Tier List Explanation
Doesn't attack during her main slowing skill, and it just isn't effective enough to justify its use.
Skill Discussion
 |
S2M3 | None | ||
Note: This unit does not have Mastery grades. This means the unit is generally not one worth spending the resources of Mastery on. However this write-up should help with skill selection, should you want to use the unit regardless.
To be polite, Earthspirit is a rough unit. She needs full Mastery and Module level 3 just to reach 100% Slow uptime, which is an enormous investment cost considering she deals no damage while slowing. Use Ethan instead for your low rarity stalling needs. If you absolutely insist, go with S2, but she's the sort of unit that if you're raising, you're beyond my advice already.
Base Skill Analysis
In the content patch for the [A Walk In The Dust] event on CN, Earthspirit gained the following RIIC base skill:
- Elite 1: HR Office Skill that increases HR contacting speed by 45% but also increases Morale consumption +2 per hour.
Skill Upgrade Costs
| Level | Requisites | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ➝ 2 |
Lv1
|
x2
|
| 2 ➝ 3 |
Lv1
|
x2
x3
|
| 3 ➝ 4 |
Lv1
|
x3
x2
|
| 4 ➝ 5 |
Lv1
|
x3
x2
|
| 5 ➝ 6 |
Lv1
|
x3
x2
|
| 6 ➝ 7 |
Lv1
|
x4
x2
|
| Skill | Level | Requisites | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
Lv1
8h
|
x2
x1
x4
|
|
Lv1
16h
|
x4
x2
x3
|
|
|
Lv1
24h
|
x6
x2
x2
|
|
| 2 |
|
Lv1
8h
|
x2
x1
x3
|
|
|
Lv1
16h
|
x4
x2
x2
|
|
|
|
Lv1
24h
|
x6
x2
x2
|
Overall Skill Cost
Elite Upgrade Costs
Total Cost
Operator Profile
 Artist |
HUG |
|---|---|
 CV |
Aoi Yuuki |
 CV (EN) |
Sarah Wiedenheft |
| CV (CN) |
瞿子兰 |
| CV (KR) |
蔡敏智 |
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Leithanien |
| Birthday | Apr. 5 |
| Race | Caprinae |
| Height | 161cm |
| Combat Experience |
None
|
| Infection Status | Showed physical signs of Originium poisoning, infection confirmed by medical examination. |
| Nation |
|---|
| Physical Strength | Normal |
|---|---|
| Mobility | Standard |
| Physiological Endurance | Normal |
| Tactical Planning | Standard |
| Combat Skill | Standard |
| Originium Adaptability | Excellent |
Profile
Earthspirit is a geologist. She fills the gaps we have in fields such as environmental assessment, battlefield analysis, and terrain utilization.
She currently serves with a support squad performing geological surveys, early Catastrophe warnings and other related services for Rhodes Island.
She currently serves with a support squad performing geological surveys, early Catastrophe warnings and other related services for Rhodes Island.
Clinical Analysis
Increase Trust to 25.Imaging tests for this Operator showed blurry outlines of internal organs with visible dark spots. Unusually high concentrations of Originium particles were present in her circulatory system, indicating infection and confirming her as Infected at this stage.
[Cell-Originium Assimilation] 14%
Operator Earthspirit showed physical signs of crystal formation, with lesioned arms.
[Blood Originium-Crystal Density] 0.31u/L
Infection entering mid-stage, but still manageable.
[Cell-Originium Assimilation] 14%
Operator Earthspirit showed physical signs of crystal formation, with lesioned arms.
[Blood Originium-Crystal Density] 0.31u/L
Infection entering mid-stage, but still manageable.
Archive File 1
Increase Trust to 50.Operator Earthspirit is dedicated to her job. When she lowers her head to study a stone, it becomes the entire focus of her world. The joke is that even if you replaced Earthspirit's lunch with a pile of red clay, she wouldn't even notice until the end of the work day. And as much as her efforts pay off and her research bears fruit, she still makes sure to stop working at the proper time each day.
She is committed to maintaining a proper work-life balance by beginning and ending her research on time. Even since becoming Infected, she still keeps this commitment to what she considers a good lifestyle. Her professionalism and determination all stem from her personal approach to life, and she won't let anyone get in the way of that approach.
Of course, there are times when it will be necessary to ask Earthspirit to work overtime, at which point we will have to pay her a substantial overtime bonus, as well as endure her eye rolling.
Still, when you watch Earthspirit work, when you see her intense focus, and her meticulous appearance, you will know at once that she is one of the most professional Operators you could hope to meet.
She is committed to maintaining a proper work-life balance by beginning and ending her research on time. Even since becoming Infected, she still keeps this commitment to what she considers a good lifestyle. Her professionalism and determination all stem from her personal approach to life, and she won't let anyone get in the way of that approach.
Of course, there are times when it will be necessary to ask Earthspirit to work overtime, at which point we will have to pay her a substantial overtime bonus, as well as endure her eye rolling.
Still, when you watch Earthspirit work, when you see her intense focus, and her meticulous appearance, you will know at once that she is one of the most professional Operators you could hope to meet.
Archive File 2
Increase Trust to 100.As a geological researcher, her passion for rocks began when she was still in school. According to Earthspirit, studying the soil composition of samples from different eras will help us better understand the history of the land (she used at least four descriptors for the 'land' alone). The study of rocks is the most fundamental discipline in the field, and also the most important.
Earthspirit's specialty is field surveys. She knows the formation, layout and history of all manner of different rocks and sediment, as well as what danger different forms of terrain could present to people. She never thought, though, that she would end up applying her expertise in battle.
Earthspirit's specialty is field surveys. She knows the formation, layout and history of all manner of different rocks and sediment, as well as what danger different forms of terrain could present to people. She never thought, though, that she would end up applying her expertise in battle.
Archive File 3
Increase Trust to 150.Earthspirit became infected while collecting Originium samples in the field. She seems rather apathetic towards her infection, however, because it failed to enhance her connection to Originium or any other geological formation. In fact, it has turned out to be a major hindrance to her work. She completely trusts the course of treatment offered to her because she hasn't the time to worry about her affliction.
To raise funds for her research, Earthspirit would also provide early Catastrophe warnings to towns and cities nearby while performing field surveys. Therefore making her a Herald of Catastrophe (despite her repeated insistence that it's only a second job, people still sought out her expertise).
Among the Herlads of Catastrophe, Earthspirit and Provence are friends (Provence still performs her duties as a Herald of Catastrophe while serving as a Rhodes Island Operator). Earthspirit also mentors volcanologist and fellow Caprinae, Eyjafjalla, on occasion.
To raise funds for her research, Earthspirit would also provide early Catastrophe warnings to towns and cities nearby while performing field surveys. Therefore making her a Herald of Catastrophe (despite her repeated insistence that it's only a second job, people still sought out her expertise).
Among the Herlads of Catastrophe, Earthspirit and Provence are friends (Provence still performs her duties as a Herald of Catastrophe while serving as a Rhodes Island Operator). Earthspirit also mentors volcanologist and fellow Caprinae, Eyjafjalla, on occasion.
Archive File 4
Increase Trust to 200.According to Earthspirit, the hunk of Originium on her staff often speaks to her. Before arriving at Rhodes Island, it was unintelligible chatter. But now she finds she can understand some of what it has to say.
Earthspirit finds this unnerving, but since her staff was custom-enchanted with Leithanian Arts and sonar projection added for geological surveys, she couldn't give it up. So she has to live with the voice and get used its chattering as part of her job.
Since no one but Earthspirit can hear the voice and no other Operators have complained, treatment for chronic occupational stress-related tinnitus should be considered.
Earthspirit finds this unnerving, but since her staff was custom-enchanted with Leithanian Arts and sonar projection added for geological surveys, she couldn't give it up. So she has to live with the voice and get used its chattering as part of her job.
Since no one but Earthspirit can hear the voice and no other Operators have complained, treatment for chronic occupational stress-related tinnitus should be considered.
Voice Lines
Default
| Appointed as Assistant | Doctor, I've finished sorting the Originium from the other ores, as you requested. Is there anything else? |
|---|---|
| Talk 1 | Oripathy is indeed troublesome. I can't even go on operations without approval from Dr. Kal'tsit. Oripathy shortens one's lifespan, you say? Yes, that's true, but I don't really mind. |
| Talk 2 | This tuning fork? It's actually a staff — not only a weapon but also useful for geological surveys. I find it always comes in handy. |
| Talk 3 | Without Rhodes Island, I'd probably still be a full-time geological researcher. And without you people... I'd probably already be dead. |
| Talk after Promotion 1 | What? I have dark circles under my eyes? Aw, I knew it… |
| Talk after Promotion 2 | What's that behind me, you ask? Well... ah, never mind, it's really hard to explain. I'll tell you when we have more time. |
| Talk after Trust Increase 1 | Some rocks talk to me, you know. They chatter and even squabble away. Sometimes, I lose sleep because of it… You think I'm kidding? Do I look like I'm kidding? |
| Talk after Trust Increase 2 | Provence is as careless as always. She needs to be careful or she'll end up like me, seriously ill. You'd better give her a good talking-to. |
| Talk after Trust Increase 3 | Astonishing...! Look at this, Doctor! This surface... it couldn't have been formed without high pressure in the crust three hundred and fifty thousand years ago. Isn't it incredible…? Guess what, Doctor? The theory is correct! Those who refuted it are the true fools! |
| Idle | Doctor—oh, you're sleeping? You must be tired from all your hard work. |
| Onboard | I'm Earthspirit, a geology scholar and Caster, reporting in. I work eight hours each day. Make me work any more and you'll have to pay me extra. |
| Watching Battle Record | Hm, is this academic data, or something else? |
| Promotion 1 | We must continue to refine our scientific method. |
| Promotion 2 | Forgive my bluntness, but do bear in mind you are paying me only a single salary. No matter how far you promote me, I won't do more than a single person's work. |
| Added to Squad | Understood. |
| Appointed as Squad Leader | I hope this squad performs well in all types of extreme environment. |
| Depart | Don't worry, we'll be right back. |
| Begin Operation | We can't let them misuse Originium like this. |
| Selecting Operator 1 | Here. |
| Selecting Operator 2 | What's the battle plan? |
| Deployment 1 | I'm ready. |
| Deployment 2 | Where are the enemies? |
| In Battle 1 | Sink into the earth! |
| In Battle 2 | The power of the earth... |
| In Battle 3 | This ends here! |
| In Battle 4 | You shouldn't have set foot here. |
| 4-star Result | What the enemy was doing… would only bring disaster. |
| 3-star Result | All enemies have been dealt with. |
| Sub 3-star Result | A fine victory, Doctor. |
| Operation Failure | How is this possible…? |
| Assigned to Facility | This environment is quite suitable for research. |
| Tap | Um... |
| Trust Tap | This piece of ore is… for me? Really? But… it must be very expensive, no? |
| Title | Arknights. |
| Greeting | Doctor, time to get to work. |
Operator Records
Record: Extra Work
Unlock: E2, Level 1, Trust Required: 50
Record: Distant Relic
Unlock: E2, Level 60, Trust Required: 200
Paradox Stages
Stage Name: mem_skgoat_1
Unlock: E2, Level 1
Description:
Earthspirit does repeatedly stress she has nowhere close to enough talent for Arts, but she has sufficient ability to integrate her own knowledge with Originium Arts theory, and can in appropriate places apply Originium Arts to induce quicksand formation in the ground, troubling enemy movement.Doctor, we request that together with the formidable bounty hunter Skadi, you help her repel these headache-inducing enemies.
Should you spend too long, she'll consider this as overtime!
