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Traits

Restores the HP of allies

Operator Description

Shining, Sarkaz healer, will do everything she can to provide medical care for the squad.

Operator Quote

Simple, yet a mystery you can't seem to solve no matter what.

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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

Shining's Token A white pendant. It looks normal, but it cannot be stained by dust.

Talent

DEF of allies within range +20
Info
DEF of allies within range +25 (+5)
Info
DEF of allies within range +40
Info
DEF of allies within range +45 (+5)
Info
DEF of allies within range +60
Info
DEF of allies within range +65 (+5)
Info
ASPD +10
Info
ASPD +13 (+3)
Info
Talents from Module Upgrades

Stats

Level:
HP
ATK
DEF
Arts Resist
0
Redeploy Time
70
DP Cost
18
Block
1
Attack Interval
2.85

Skills

SP Cost:
50
49
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
40
Initial SP:
0
0
0
10
10
10
14
16
18
20
SP Charge Type
Skill Activation
Duration
20 Seconds
20 Seconds
20 Seconds
20 Seconds
20 Seconds
20 Seconds
20 Seconds
20 Seconds
20 Seconds
20 Seconds
Skill Effect
ATK +45%; ASPD +10
ATK +48%; ASPD +10
ATK +50%; ASPD +10
ATK +58%; ASPD +10
ATK +61%; ASPD +10
ATK +64%; ASPD +10
ATK +67%; ASPD +20
ATK +70%; ASPD +20
ATK +75%; ASPD +20
ATK +80%; ASPD +20
Detailed Skill Info
atk 0.45
attack_speed 10
atk 0.48
attack_speed 10
atk 0.5
attack_speed 10
atk 0.58
attack_speed 10
atk 0.61
attack_speed 10
atk 0.64
attack_speed 10
atk 0.67
attack_speed 20
atk 0.7
attack_speed 20
atk 0.75
attack_speed 20
atk 0.8
attack_speed 20
SP Cost:
8
8
8
7
7
7
7
6
6
5
Initial SP:
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
SP Charge Type
Skill Activation
Duration
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Skill Effect
The next heal grants the target a Barrier that lasts for 2 seconds
The barrier can absorb damage equal to 20% of Shining's ATK and increases the target's DEF by +20%; Can store 1 charge(s)
The next heal grants the target a Barrier that lasts for 2 seconds
The barrier can absorb damage equal to 23% of Shining's ATK and increases the target's DEF by +20%; Can store 1 charge(s)
The next heal grants the target a Barrier that lasts for 2 seconds
The barrier can absorb damage equal to 25% of Shining's ATK and increases the target's DEF by +20%; Can store 1 charge(s)
The next heal grants the target a Barrier that lasts for 2 seconds
The barrier can absorb damage equal to 28% of Shining's ATK and increases the target's DEF by +25%; Can store 1 charge(s)
The next heal grants the target a Barrier that lasts for 2 seconds
The barrier can absorb damage equal to 30% of Shining's ATK and increases the target's DEF by +25%; Can store 1 charge(s)
The next heal grants the target a Barrier that lasts for 2 seconds
The barrier can absorb damage equal to 33% of Shining's ATK and increases the target's DEF by +25%; Can store 1 charge(s)
The next heal grants the target a Barrier that lasts for 3 seconds
The barrier can absorb damage equal to 35% of Shining's ATK and increases the target's DEF by +35%; Can store 2 charge(s)
The next heal grants the target a Barrier that lasts for 3 seconds
The barrier can absorb damage equal to 40% of Shining's ATK and increases the target's DEF by +35%; Can store 2 charge(s)
The next heal grants the target a Barrier that lasts for 3 seconds
The barrier can absorb damage equal to 45% of Shining's ATK and increases the target's DEF by +35%; Can store 2 charge(s)
The next heal grants the target a Barrier that lasts for 3 seconds
The barrier can absorb damage equal to 50% of Shining's ATK and increases the target's DEF by +50%; Can store 3 charge(s)
Detailed Skill Info
def 0.2
atk_scale (Attack Scale) 0.2
duration 2
ct 1
def 0.2
atk_scale (Attack Scale) 0.23
duration 2
ct 1
def 0.2
atk_scale (Attack Scale) 0.25
duration 2
ct 1
def 0.25
atk_scale (Attack Scale) 0.28
duration 2
ct 1
def 0.25
atk_scale (Attack Scale) 0.3
duration 2
ct 1
def 0.25
atk_scale (Attack Scale) 0.33
duration 2
ct 1
def 0.35
atk_scale (Attack Scale) 0.35
duration 3
ct 2
def 0.35
atk_scale (Attack Scale) 0.4
duration 3
ct 2
def 0.35
atk_scale (Attack Scale) 0.45
duration 3
ct 2
def 0.5
atk_scale (Attack Scale) 0.5
duration 3
ct 3
SP Cost:
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
Initial SP:
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
105
110
115
SP Charge Type
Skill Activation
Duration
60 Seconds
60 Seconds
60 Seconds
60 Seconds
60 Seconds
60 Seconds
60 Seconds
60 Seconds
60 Seconds
60 Seconds
Skill Effect
ATK +20%
All allies within range DEF +30%
ATK +20%
All allies within range DEF +35%
ATK +20%
All allies within range DEF +40%
ATK +30%
All allies within range DEF +45%
ATK +30%
All allies within range DEF +50%
ATK +30%
All allies within range DEF +55%
ATK +40%
All allies within range DEF +60%
ATK +40%
All allies within range DEF +70%
ATK +40%
All allies within range DEF +80%
ATK +50%
All allies within range DEF +100%
Detailed Skill Info
def 0.3
atk 0.2
def 0.35
atk 0.2
def 0.4
atk 0.2
def 0.45
atk 0.3
def 0.5
atk 0.3
def 0.55
atk 0.3
def 0.6
atk 0.4
def 0.7
atk 0.4
def 0.8
atk 0.4
def 1
atk 0.5

Modules

Lvl: 60
Trust: 100 (10,070 Points)
Availability: na
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Equip Trait
Healing increased by 15% when healing a ground unit
Equip Attribute Bonuses
Stat Value
atk 35
attack_speed 5
Unlock Information
Materials
x4
x2
x80000
Missions
During battle, have Shining use Creed Field a total of 6 times (excluding Support Units)
Clear Main Theme 5-8 with a 3-star rating; The only Medic Operator that can be deployed is your own Shining
'Followers'
Lvl. 1
Lvl: 60
Trust: 100 (10,070 Points)
Availability: na
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Equip Trait
When healing allied units with less than 50% HP, increases heal amount by 15%
Equip Attribute Bonuses
Stat Value
atk 45
def 13
Unlock Information
Materials
x4
x2
x80000
Missions
During battle, have Shining use Auto Protect a total of 35 times (excluding Support Units)
Clear Side Story NL-5 with a 3-star rating; You must deploy your own Shining, and allow no Operators to be defeated

RIIC Base Skills

(善解人意)
Room Type:
Dormitory
When this Operator is assigned to a Dormitory, restores +0.55 Morale per hour to another Operator assigned to that Dormitory whose Morale is not full (Only the strongest effect of this type takes place)
Mercy Lvl: 1
(慈悲)
Room Type:
Dormitory
When this Operator is assigned to a Dormitory, restores +0.75 Morale per hour to another Operator assigned to that Dormitory whose Morale is not full (Only the strongest effect of this type takes place)

Quick Evaluation

+ Talent: Passively increases the DEF of allies within range
+ S3: Operators can tank Physical Damage with ease (outside a certain future event)
+ Enables Healing Defenders (which usually don't have large/any Defense boosts) to survive harder hitting enemies
+ Prevents your Defenders from getting 1-shot by some bosses if you are under-leveled
- As the team gets stronger and survivability becomes less of an issue, the other utility/support based healers become more appealing.
- DEF buffs don't help against Arts Damage.

Operator Overview

In order to bring salvation to those in pain, one must be ready to make the ultimate sacrifice.” 

This enigmatic Sarkaz healer has earned the admiration and respect of her fellow Operators for her empathy, dedication, and passion for the protection of life. Shining is a 6★ single-target Medic who specializes in powerful healing and DEF support

Her Talent, Black Fiend's Protection, as well as her second and third Skill, all provide DEF buffs to her allies. Auto-Protect places a temporary shield on Shining’s healing target, increasing the Operator’s DEF and absorbing damage for a short time. The Skill also holds multiple charges as it levels, so Shining can build charges of Auto-Protect between enemy waves to blunt the next wave's initial assault. Her third Skill, Creed Field, greatly increases the DEF of allies in her range for a considerable amount of time. This Skill can be used quickly after deployment, has a long duration, and provides a considerable boost to healing strength, making it a great burst option for emergency situations or when fighting bosses. If the Doctor wants to use Shining in a non-DEF situation, her first Skill, Creed, significantly increases her healing power and gives her a small speed bonus.

Shining is a premier tank healer, and her DEF-enhancing support is great against most enemies in the game. Combined with her ability to quickly throw out very large heals, she excels at keeping frontline Operators alive. Her amazing abilities come at a cost, though--specifically, her DP cost, which is quite high. It should also be noted that Shining’s DEF buffs do nothing against enemies who deal Arts damage. Despite this, having Skills for both sustained and burst healing makes Shining a great Medic in any mission. Invest in this Sarkaz healer, and she will absolutely shine on the battlefield.

Newbie Tier List Explanation

Her DEF buffs and damage shields help Operators survive enemies that would otherwise smash them.

Elite Promotion Discussion

  • 3rd Skill - Creed Field - A huge Defense buff to all Allies within her range and an ok output buff.  On top of an impressive 60 second duration (almost as impressive as her summer skin),  this is a really amazing Skill for supporting your blocking Operators against hard- hitting physical attackers.  A crazy-long cooldown, being limited to allies within her range, and not doing anything to mitigate Arts damage limit its overall usefulness to more niche situations.  Also, her buff is additive to the +DEF provided by Defender Skills and Talents and not multiplicative (for those of us allergic to Math: that is a bad thing).  That being said, the majority of enemies deal physical damage, so this is not a Skill that should be ignored.

  • Talent 2 - Code of Law - An ok attack speed buff that improves her throughput and is welcome since Medics have long Attack Intervals.

  • Talent 1 upgrade - Black Fiend’s Protection - An improvement to the flat Defense increase.

Skill Discussion

Skill
Mastery
Story
Advanced
Roguelike
S3M3 C- B None
S2M3 C- C- C-

In an era where straight tanking is generally not the ideal solution, Shining has seen a dramatic drop in viability. She is almost always outclassed by the far more versatile and lower rarity options. On top of that, her Mastery gains are fairly unimpressive and best left to personal desire. This is especially true for Roguelike players where her Hope cost only lowers her value further. The exception to this, and the place she still holds value, is in enabling Aak buffs. It is a modestly popular strategy in Advanced situations (or just for fun), and S3 Mastery is frequently required for ranged units to survive the stim. But if that doesn't interest you, she is a pretty safe skip.

Alternatively, if you have no interest in Aak buffing, S2 can be an appealing option due to S3’s ludicrous SP cost. However, it is a very low priority option. There are many better ST Medics to consider Mastering before Shining such as Warfarin, the Elemental Medics, and the Therapist Medics.

Integrated Strategies Tier List Explanation

General IS Notes

+ Good healing capabilities.
+ Can protect against Physical damage.
- Very low versatility.
- Rarely worth the Hope cost over other alternatives.

IS2 Specific Notes

Most damage in this gamemode is either Arts-based (including Neural Drones) or not strong enough to be worth using Shining for. Even Boss 2, who deals large amounts of Physical damage, prefers Multi-target Medics as the damage is map-wide. Generally never worth the Hope cost over lower rarity Operators.

Good Relics

Relic Interactions

Doesn't specially benefit from any relic set.

Recommended Promotion

E2 heavily recommended for access to S3.

Operator Featured Articles

Skill Upgrade Costs

Level Requisites Materials
1 ➝ 2
Lv1
x5
2 ➝ 3
Lv1
x5
x6
x4
3 ➝ 4
Lv1
x8
x3
4 ➝ 5
Lv1
x8
x5
x3
5 ➝ 6
Lv1
x8
x6
6 ➝ 7
Lv1
x8
x4
x5
Skill Level Requisites Materials
1
Lv1 8h
x6
x4
x5
Lv1 16h
x12
x4
x10
Lv1 24h
x15
x6
x4
2
Lv1 8h
x6
x4
x7
Lv1 16h
x12
x4
x7
Lv1 24h
x15
x6
x5
3
Lv1 8h
x6
x4
x5
Lv1 16h
x12
x4
x7
Lv1 24h
x15
x6
x6

Overall Skill Cost

Elite Upgrade Costs

Level Materials
x30000
x5
x6
x5
x180000
x4
x4
x5

Overall Elite Cost

Total Cost

Operator Profile

Artist Ryuzakiichi
CV Risa Shimizu
CV (EN) Jane Jackson
CV (CN) 琦雯
CV (KR) 金仙惠
Gender Female
Place of Birth Kazdel
Birthday Oct. 7
Race Sarkaz
Height 175cm
Combat Experience
7 years
Infection Status Non-infected as confirmed by medical report. As a Sarkaz, not being infected is both a blessing and a curse.
Team
Physical Strength Standard
Mobility Normal
Physiological Endurance Standard
Tactical Planning Normal
Combat Skill Excellent
Originium Adaptability Outstanding

Profile

Shining is a Sarkaz medic, a former member of the Sarkaz medic group 'Confessor' and current member of the infected assistance group, 'Followers.' She is an authority in fields such as Originium Arts, field medicine, medical theories, and clinical medicine.
She is now a Medic Operator at Rhodes Island, contributing her knowledge on Originium Arts theories and providing medical support for many an operation.

Clinical Analysis

Increase Trust to 25.
Imaging tests reveal clear, normal outlines of internal organs, and no abnormal shadows have been detected. Originium granules have not been detected in the circulatory system and there is no sign of infection. At this time, this Operator is believed to be non-infected.

[Cell-Originium Assimilation] 0%
Operator Shining shows no signs of Oripathy.

[Blood Originium-Crystal Density] 0.1u/L
Shining frequently visits areas with high rates of Oripathy, but so far seems unaffected.

Archive File 1

Increase Trust to 50.
Operator Shining has great expertise in medical Originium. She has offered numerous theories to the Rhodes Island medical department that advanced knowledge regarding Originium.
According to Shining, she pioneered the field with her colleagues to alleviate the pain of the Infected. Her empathy and dedication has earned her the admiration of many of her fellow Operators.
Further observations suggest she could possibly offer even more with her Originium Arts... As battle reports indicated, Shining not just could heal hurt Operators, but also 'protect' them from combat damage with Originium Arts.
Any specific conclusions must await further research by Caster Operators.

Archive File 2

Increase Trust to 100.
It is said that Operator Shining would demonstrate certain unique Originium Arts in private gatherings. It was described as a warm glow moving slowly in a dark room before gradually expanding, then even dancing on the wall and changing color. The performance seemed to captivate the children at Rhodes Island.
Compared to the radiant light emitted by Nearl and other Operators, Shining's glow appeared more solid and tangible.
As for the nature of the aura, why she left her own kind, what has she been through emotionally, what is the Sarkaz's role in various political bodies and similar questions, Shining always declined to answer.

Archive File 3

Increase Trust to 150.
[Debriefing Sec-J12]
Let me tell you...
Shining's healing expertise in no way means she's your typical frail medical genius.
True, no one saw her in actual combat. Yes, she seemed warm and gentle like sunset, and even a bit lonely... Very much unlike a warrior, right?
You must all feel she's incredible only in resolve and medical skills? Perhaps that she possessed Originium Arts of a different kind? That must be what you're thinking, since that's what you've ever seen her do.
But I must you, she is the mightiest swordfighter I've ever seen.
I know, I know, several commandos and rather reckless people are great swordfighter.
However, I'm telling you, Shining doesn't take a backseat to any of them. No way. I was foolish to assume what she has in her hand all the time is a normal Arts staff...
I don't know why she doesn't use a sword. Her expression was... loathing? As if blades disgusted her, or maybe she was disgusted to wield a blade... I'm not sure.
Anyway, she has been hiding her sword skills from Rhodes Island.
Proof?
I'm still alive and here for the debriefing, isn't that proof enough? Why would I lie?
Let's put it this way, sunset wasn't just a metaphor.
I suspect she could turn bright daylight into night in an instant.
Yeah, that's a hyperbole, but you don't get that how I feel right now!
At the time, I was severely wounded, just barely able to lift my head. I saw her interposing herself in front of a platoon of heavily armed enemies.
......To save the rest of us who were felled by the ambush.
Just her alone.
I'm thinking this isn't the first time it has happened.
Honestly, it happened in a flash, like her name.

——A surviving Operator of a classified mission.

Such a story... You should treat it as hallucinatory side effect of my healing Arts.

——Shining's response to the log

Archive File 4

Increase Trust to 200.

The 'Confessor' is a secret Sarkaz organization. Even I don't have much intel on them.
It's impossible for Shining to be a mundane Sarkaz traveling healer, judging by her reaction upon meeting Amiya for the first time: subtle, but conspicuous, when it's common knowledge among humans.
So, on which side does she stand?
The Redeemers are not a simple Sarkaz outfit like she made it out to be. If another so-called Redeemer crisis should arise, is she tight enough with us for her to merely stand by, or even fight alongside us?
Her past must be as enigmatic as her emotions. It's impossible to try to figure her out solely based upon her behavior.
Maybe we could learn her true thoughts if someone like the Doctor can get her to lower her guard.
Anyone who could understand her, I'm sure, would never divulge any of her secrets to any agency.

——Kal'tsit

Promotion Record

Upgrade to Elite LV2.

Miss Shining's statement in her debate with Dr. Kal'tsit in the medical department is allegedly something that many Medic Operators have taken to heart.
'Few things are more important to Rhodes Island than the dedication and reliability of its Operators. Likewise, few things are more important to medics than patients who value their own lives.'
It very well reflected the wish of many medical staff that their patients recognize just how precious life is while undergo treatment.
Miss Shining not only wants to save those fighting to live, but to also protect them. To her, healing and protection are perhaps one and the same.

Voice Lines

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Appointed as Assistant Greetings, Doctor... Is there anything you'd like to discuss?
Talk 1 You look quite pale... You say your chest hurts? Don't overwork yourself, please get some rest. Don't be afraid, I'm right beside you. Everything will be okay...
Talk 2 You've seen my healing Arts somewhere before?... That must have been your imagination. Yes, our memories do deceive us on occasion…
Talk 3 'Confessarius?' Where did you learn this word? My apologies, but I'm afraid I cannot continue this topic.
Talk after Promotion 1 We Sarkaz combined our inherent Arts affinity with the power of Originium to develop new healing Arts, we've been doing this for quite some time to succour those who drag themselves in the mire.
Talk after Promotion 2 Now, you ask? Now we have nothing left. That war bereaved us of all hope.
Talk after Trust Increase 1 Who is Nearl to me? Well... She's a travel companion, and I trust her with my very life.
Talk after Trust Increase 2 There are those who will sacrifice their all to deliver others from their pain. And Nearl, she is just the kind.
Talk after Trust Increase 3 Once upon a time, I followed someone who shone bright as the beacon of hope, until wicked machinations took the light away. But this time, the incandescence will cease nevermore, even at the cost of my life...
Idle This quiet… it reminds me of my time back home.
Onboard I am Shining, the roaming medic. I look familiar to you? It is possible our paths have crossed.
Watching Battle Record The power to merely heal wounds... is not enough.
Promotion 1 A medic's hand cannot reach all those in need.
Promotion 2 Yes. I must be more than a medic—I will live on as a guardian. As has always been my goal. Doctor, please bear witness to my oath.
Added to Squad To the battlefield, are we not?
Appointed as Squad Leader A battle for our own delieverence, is it not?
Depart War, ever inevitable.
Begin Operation May the war grant us the redemption we seek... or will it?
Selecting Operator 1 Let's begin.
Selecting Operator 2 Yes, I'm listening.
Deployment 1 Flourish, or perish.
Deployment 2 'Tis but a flash in the drift of time.
In Battle 1 Your life is mine to protect.
In Battle 2 Fear not.
In Battle 3 Grief, ever echoes in our souls.
In Battle 4 Agony, ever etched on our hearts.
4-star Result Our wills and spirits are ever burning against the fiercest enemies.
3-star Result No matter the sins, all will fall to ashes with lives at the end of time.
Sub 3-star Result Return not to the battlefields. You will find no redemption here.
Operation Failure Victory and loss... are insignificant moments in an endless cycle.
Assigned to Facility I will be fine, so long as I have a quiet place to be alone.
Tap Yes? What is it?
Trust Tap It's been some time since I've known such serenity. I can even hear your heartbeat.
Title Arknights.
Greeting How are you feeling today, Doctor?