Operator overview: Goldenglow

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Goldenglow is a 6★ Mech-Accord Caster who specializes in DPS. As a Mech-Accord Caster, Goldenglow is similar to Core Casters, but controls a Drone (not to be confused with the RIIC resource or the enemy type) that attacks enemies in tandem with her, dealing Arts damage equal to 20% of Goldenglow's ATK that increases by 15% in subsequent attacks against one target up to 110%. To offset this quirk, Goldenglow has a noticeably lower attack interval than other Casters but with a lower ATK as well.

Talents

1. Beacon's Wrath gives a 10% chance (which is actually pseudo-random) that a Drone self-destructs when Goldenglow attacks while her skill is active (which will be immediately replaced with a new one afterwards), unleashing an electric burst that deals heavy Arts damage to enemies in a small area.
   • Though having a low chance, Beacon's Wrath can provide a substantial increase to Goldenglow's DPS especially in conjunction with Crystalline Shine for giving her three Drones; if all three of them bursts in a quick succession, it will cause massive Arts damage!
2. Precise Redirection causes the attacks of Goldenglow and her Drones to ignore some of the target's RES.

Skills

All of Goldenglow's skills give additional Drone(s) and have the Drones lock onto the target where it will continue attacking them even after they left Goldenglow's range until the target leaves the map at which the Drones return to her.

1. Scattering Sparks gives Goldenglow a second Drone and buffs her ATK and ASPD while active.
2. Surging Current permanently gives Goldenglow a second Drone, buffs her ATK, and extends her range by adding 2-tile extensions to her sides once charged.
   • Surging Current can be useful for prolonged operations such as Annihilation but is also effective in most others due to the extended range and DPS increase.
3. Crystalline Shine disarms Goldenglow but gives her two additional Drones and buffs the Drones' ATK, allows them to lock onto targets anywhere on the map, and makes their attacks Slow the target for a short time while active.
   • Even though Goldenglow herself cannot engage enemies, having three Drones basically triples her ATK and being able to target enemies across the battlefield allows Goldenglow to zap enemies into oblivion long before they can reach her or her allies, and the Slow effect can also hinder their advance.
   • One should watch out for enemies with Taunt, as they would make Crystalline Shine less effective by forcing Goldenglow's Drones to attack them over priority targets like bosses.

Operator Module

Goldenglow's FUN-X Module, "Industrious Wings", increases the initial damage of her Drone to 35% of Goldenglow's ATK in addition to increasing her maximum HP and ATK. Once upgraded, the damage dealt by Beacon's Wrath is increased.

Base skills

Electromagnetic Charge α increases Drone recovery rate by 10% while Goldenglow is assigned to a Power Plant. At Elite 2, Electromagnetic Charge α becomes Discharge with a higher Drone recovery boost of 20%.

Summary

Goldenglow is an excellent Mech-Accord Caster who can use her Drones to deliver focused or widespread shock therapy to enemies, even if they are across the battlefield.

We may have to wait for a long time for the Pink Doggo Catto (see Trivia) to arrive in Arknights, but at least our patience is well worth the trouble!