[Operator Discussion] Thorns
I need to unwind a bit more when I'm resting, you say...? Empty your thoughts and just enjoy the sun and the breeze... I suppose it is nice to give it a try every now and then. Come, Doc. The breeze up here reminds me of my hometown...
Thorns, a front-line combatant for Rhodes Island, is proficient in swordsmanship and pharmacology. Born in the Iberian hinterland, Thorns left his hometown in the midst of local religious strife. After leaving the Iberian region, he was invited to join Rhodes Island. The above section describing the situation in Iberia was self-reported by Thorns and has not been fully verified.
Operator Information
- Class: Guard(Lord)
- Tags: DPS, Defense
- Artist: 幻象黑兔
| Voice Actor: |
|---|
| JP: Kaito Ishikawa |
| CN: Ethan |
| EN: Javier Bañas |
| KR: Hong Bum-ki |
Stats
| HP | ATK | DEF | Arts Resistance | Redeploy Time | DP Cost | Block | Attack Interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2612 | 711 | 402 | 10 | 70 | 20 | 2 | 1.3s |
*Stats at max Promotion and Level, excludes bonuses from Potential and Trust.
| Potential | Bonus |
|---|---|
| 1 | - |
| 2 | Deployment Cost -1 |
| 3 | Improves Second Talent |
| 4 | ATK +26 |
| 5 | Improves First Talent |
| 6 | Deployment Cost -1 |
| Trust bonus |
|---|
| ATK +30 |
| DEF +70 |
| Traits |
|---|
| Can launch Ranged Attacks that deal 80% of normal ATK |
Skills
| Skill Name | Skill Uptime Details (Uptime/Cost/Initial) | SP Charge Type | Skill Activation | Skill Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATK Up γ | 30s / 30 / 15 | Auto Recovery | Manual | ATK +100% |
| Protective Spikes | 40s / 25 / 10 | Auto Recovery | Manual | Stops attacking; ATK +60%, DEF +110%; When hit by an enemy's normal attack, launches long-ranged spikes at up to 4 enemies in front (0.6-second cooldown) |
| Destreza | 30s / 15 / 0 | Offensive Recovery | Manual | Attack Range expands, ATK +60%, ASPD +25, and ranged attacks no longer deal reduced damage. Upon the second activation of this skill and afterwards, this skill has unlimited duration, and its bonuses are twice the base amount |
*Skills at max Skill Level.
Talents
| Talent name | Talent Description |
|---|---|
| Nerve Corrosion | Poisons the targets when attacking, dealing 140 （+15） Arts damage to them per second, lasting 3 seconds (damage is doubled against Ranged enemies) |
| Echoes of Ancestral Waves | If this unit hasn't attacked for 2 seconds, restores 4% (+0.5%) of Max HP every second |
*Talents at max Potential and max Promotion. Bonuses from Potential displayed between parentheses.
Modules
| Branch | Additional Stats | Trait | Talent | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOR-X | HP +260, ATK +55, ASPD +7 | New trait: Attacks deal an additional 10% ATK as Arts damage. | Nerve Corrosion improved: Attacks poison the target, dealing 135 Arts damage per second for 3 seconds and stacking up to 4 times (damage is doubled against ranged enemies). | "I have once reached the ends of the earth, where the wind scalds like flame and the sun blazes like a torch, and I bring to you the sand of that place!" |
| LOR-Δ | HP +150, ATK +75, ASPD +7 | New trait: When dealing damage, deals an additional 10% as Nervous Impairment | Nerve Corrosion improved: Poisons the targets when attacking, dealing 300 Arts Damage to them per second, lasting 3 seconds (damage is doubled against Ranged enemies; if enemy is under the burst effect of Nervous Impairment, deals Elemental damage instead of poison damage with 2.5x damage amount | "Your swordplay reminds me of an old friend. Aulus, he was called" |
*Modules at max level.
Outfits
| - | Price | Art | Released | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cómodo | 18 | Static | Yep | Have fun on vacation. Do not disturb at work. |
| Blade-cleaved Tides | 18 | Static | Yep | "Once more has the tide returned to Iberia, and it follows the point of my sword. Do you hear the command of the waves as they crash upon the shore? They call upon Iberia to set sail once more." |
Additional Resources
In-depth information regarding all values above (at different levels), skill/attack range, and more:
Arknights Toolbox (aceship(puppiizsunniiz))
Topic Starters
- Strengths/Weaknesses?
- Is their module worth it? Which branch?
- How does this operator compare to other operators in their archetype or role?
- How do you fit this operator into a team? Who do they synergize with?
- Which skill(s) should be focused for mastery, and in what order?
- When is the best time to use this operator's skills during combat?
- Should promoting this operator to Elite 2 be a priority?
- Should new / F2P players aim for this operator? Are there more accessible alternatives?
- Lore discussion (please tag spoilers where appropriate)
- Favorite clips/clears with them?
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