Position
Attack Type
Tags
Archetype
Traits
Does not attack and ignores the Deployment Limit, but has a long Redeployment Time
Operator Description
Thermal-EX (a.k.a. THRM-EX), Specialist robot of Rhodes Island, is assigned by Engineer Closure to carry out combat missions.
Operator Quote
He knows that he's a robot.
Obtain Approach
Recruitment
Operator can only be obtained through Recruitment (using Recruitment Permits).
| Headhunting: No | Recruitment: Yes |
| Release Date (CN) | 5/1/2020 |
|---|---|
| Release Date (Global) | 12/30/2020 |
| Recruitment Pool Date (CN) | 5/1/2020 |
| Recruitment Pool Date (Global) | 12/30/2020 |
Potentials
Potential Item
THRM-EX's Token
A luminous heat storage core; The following is imprinted on the package in bold, black letters: 'FEEL THE PASSION!'
Potentials
Trust extra status
+90
Talent
3 seconds after deployment, inflicts 300% ATK as Physical damage to enemies in the nearby 8 tiles and applies 10% Fragile effect for 8 seconds, then automatically retreats from battle
Info
3 seconds after deployment, inflicts 320% ATK as Physical damage to enemies in the nearby 8 tiles and applies 18% Fragile effect for 8 seconds, then automatically retreats from battle
Info
3 seconds after deployment, inflicts 340% ATK as Physical damage to enemies in the nearby 8 tiles and applies 21% Fragile effect for 8 seconds, then automatically retreats from battle
Info
3 seconds after deployment, inflicts 360% ATK as Physical damage to enemies in the nearby 8 tiles and applies 24% Fragile effect for 8 seconds, then automatically retreats from battle
Info
3 seconds after deployment, inflicts 380% ATK as Physical damage to enemies in the nearby 8 tiles and applies 27% Fragile effect for 8 seconds, then automatically retreats from battle
Info
3 seconds after deployment, inflicts 400% ATK as Physical damage to enemies in the nearby 8 tiles and applies 30% Fragile effect for 8 seconds, then automatically retreats from battle
Info
Talents from Module Upgrades
Stats
HP
ATK
DEF
Arts Resist
50
Redeploy Time
200
DP Cost
3
Block
0
Attack Interval
0.93
RIIC Base Skills
Backup Energy
Lvl: 1
(备用能源)
Room Type:
Power Plant
When this Operator is assigned to a Power Plant, increases the drone recovery rate by +10%
Enthusiasm
Lvl: 30
(热情澎湃)
Room Type:
Power Plant
When this Operator is assigned to a Power Plant, reduces the Morale consumed each hour by -0.52
Quick Evaluation
+ Trait: Ignores deploy limit
+ Talent: Decent on-deploy AOE damage and applies the [Fragile] debuff that boosts damage taken by enemies
+ Cheap to deploy and develop
+ Useful in bursting down high HP bosses, and for stages with lowered deploy limits
- The long redeployment time will only allow one or two talent uses on most maps.
- Doesn't attack normally
+ Talent: Decent on-deploy AOE damage and applies the [Fragile] debuff that boosts damage taken by enemies
+ Cheap to deploy and develop
+ Useful in bursting down high HP bosses, and for stages with lowered deploy limits
- The long redeployment time will only allow one or two talent uses on most maps.
- Doesn't attack normally
Operator Overview
Another casualty of “Master Closure’s” campaign to brainwash Rhodes Island’s robots into adoring her unconditionally, Thermal-EX is a 1★ Robot Specialist who specializes in, well… blowing himself the hell up.
Like the other Robots in Arknights, Thermal-EX works a little differently from human Operators. Robots don’t count toward the Unit Limit when deployed, but they have extremely long redeployment timers. In addition, they have no Skills and cannot promote; their power comes primarily from their Talents. Thermal-EX’s Talent is called Delayed Detonation. I think you can see where this is heading.
Delayed Detonation causes Thermal-EX to charge up for a few seconds and then explode, damaging all enemies around him and inflicting the Fragile debuff on anything that survives. After exploding, Thermal-EX is forcibly retreated from the battlefield. The damage is nice, but the real benefit here is the Fragile debuff, which increases the damage taken by its victims. Detonating Thermal-EX on a tough boss or a wave of difficult enemies makes it much easier for your other Operators to burn them down quickly.
Even for a Robot unit, Thermal-EX can be a little situational. Robots are often used as decoys for enemy attacks because they don’t count towards the Unit Limit, but since Thermal-EX doesn’t stick around, he can’t always fill that role in the same way (though Thermal-EX’s high DEF does allow him to soak a hit or two before he, uh, “retreats”). His long redeployment timer also limits the number of detonations you can get on a given stage. However, the Fragile debuff is extremely powerful (though keep in mind it doesn’t stack with other Fragile buffs from Operators), and it can tip the balance if you’re struggling on a particular stage. Considering how cheap Thermal-EX is to max out, this cheerful little ro-bomb is certainly worth the investment.
Newbie Tier List Explanation
He's only in this Archetype because of developer classification. Can be used for his on-deploy debuff, but most players will not need or desire to try to make him work, and will prefer to use the team slot for a more complete Operator.
Skill Discussion
- The [Fragile] effect from Talent has an 8s duration.
Total Cost
Operator Profile
 Artist |
TOKI |
|---|---|
 CV |
绿川光 |
 CV (CN) |
黑石稔 |
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Birthday | Feb 15 |
| Height | 160cm |
| Combat Experience |
Less than 1 year
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| Nation |
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| Manufacturer | Raythean |
|---|---|
| Place of Production | Columbia |
| Weight | Classified |
| Inspection Report | Small amount of wear on outer casing, structure intact, normal durability. Generator and chassis in good condition. Weapon system operational. Energy supply is full and functional. ECU in good condition. |
Profile
Thermal-EX (also known as THRM-EX) is a high-performance version of the Raythean Challenger™ Hellcat operating platform, jointly customized by Mayer and Closure. Between the two, Mayer was primarily responsible for the development and improvement of the weapon and energy supply systems. Thermal-EX is a rather peculiar presence and is extremely enthusiastic towards others, a characteristic that is beloved by some people and disliked by others. However, Thermal-EX remains undaunted, committed to using his incandescent personality to bring warmth to others in this frigid world.
As a new model, Thermal-EX's boasts a unique and aggressive appearance that can be somewhat intimidating. But he doesn't mind. After all, anyone can hear Thermal-EX's loud and warm greetings from a distance long before he's clearly visible. However, it seems like his vocabulary has been excessively bloated with words pertaining to 'hot'...
As a new model, Thermal-EX's boasts a unique and aggressive appearance that can be somewhat intimidating. But he doesn't mind. After all, anyone can hear Thermal-EX's loud and warm greetings from a distance long before he's clearly visible. However, it seems like his vocabulary has been excessively bloated with words pertaining to 'hot'...
Archive File 1
Increase Trust to 100.Thermal-EX is full of praise for everyone he knows, but his greatest praise is reserved for the work Mayer did to retrofit him, even eclipsing his attitude towards Closure's original decision to modify him. Consequently, it is difficult to discern what his personal preferences might be, because everything he says is dominated by appreciation and enthusiasm.
'Unexpectedly, even some introverted and normally unsociable Operators are willing to spend the day with him and listen to his endless prattling... but this too is good. I've decided to scrap my plan to reconfigure his language prioritization logic.' That's what Closure said.
'Unexpectedly, even some introverted and normally unsociable Operators are willing to spend the day with him and listen to his endless prattling... but this too is good. I've decided to scrap my plan to reconfigure his language prioritization logic.' That's what Closure said.
Voice Lines
Default
| Appointed as Assistant | Thermal-EX, ready to commence thermal shock! What, it's not yet the designated combat time? Then, I shall postpone it. Commencing thermal shock after ten second delay! |
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| Talk 1 | I have heard an expression from the East: 'No martial art is infallible, except for heat.' |
| Talk 2 | Doctor, it's a great honor to be with you! My burning heart just can't calm down! And by that, I mean the Raythean Industries custom-made full-thermal Arts impact generator I have installed! |
| Talk 3 | In the beginning, God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light. God said, 'Let there be power,' and there was the high-performance variant of Raythean's Challenger Hellcat. |
| Talk after Trust Increase 1 | As a perfect industrial-grade mass-produced combat platform, I am very happy now! Not only do I get regular performance optimizations from Mayer, but I even get to work with passionate partners like Blaze! Life is so good! |
| Talk after Trust Increase 2 | Dazzling though I am, you, the peerless Doctor, are the only one I could call my brightest sun! |
| Talk after Trust Increase 3 | I know that the heat and light I emit is so very short-lived... But all that matters is that I can illuminate the path before you, Doctor! |
| Idle | Even when you're asleep, I can continue to work as your heater! I'm incredible! |
| Onboard | Born from Raythean Industries, improved by the hands of the great Mayer. I, Thermal-EX, the throbbing heart of hotness, am here to help! |
| Watching Battle Record | Ohhhhh! This power blazing within me... It's… It's… It's a hotfix! |
| Added to Squad | Now, it's my turn to show off! |
| Appointed as Squad Leader | What's the situation? |
| Depart | All units, move out! |
| Begin Operation | Rock and roll! |
| Selecting Operator 1 | Ready to launch! |
| Selecting Operator 2 | Charging up! |
| Deployment 1 | I'm here to help! |
| Deployment 2 | Detonation imminent! |
| In Battle 1 | Sonic boom—! |
| In Battle 2 | Deploying thermal shock! |
| In Battle 3 | Watch this! |
| In Battle 4 | Praise the heat! |
| 4-star Result | Aren't I awesome? I knew your command would be a perfect match for me, Doctor! |
| 3-star Result | BRAVO~ BRAVO~!!!! Doctor!!! |
| Sub 3-star Result | My retreat was just a fluke. Nothing can be allowed through our battlefield net. |
| Operation Failure | Contact! Contact! Enemy ambush! Dropping smoke! Doctor, I'll cover your retreat! |
| Assigned to Facility | Rest? Haha, it's too early for me! I just swapped to the newest energy storage device, so we have fifty more hours until the end of the workday! |
| Tap | A-ha! My thermal sensor feels your burning heart! |
| Trust Tap | Your burning enthusiasm has melted my processor! |
| Title | Arknights. |
| Greeting | Welcome back, Doctor! I see that you're also full of light and heat today! |
Operator Records
Record: Scorching-Hot Assault!
Unlock: Level 30, Trust Required: 50
