Learn all the stats you need to know on Hoshiguma in Arknights. Guide includes character tier & evaluation, how to get Hoshiguma, stats, skills, skins, elite level bonus, and more!!!
Table of Contents
Hoshiguma - Overview & Stats
Click To See Elite Image| Tier | Tier A >> Best Operator Tier List |
|---|---|
| Evaluation | - Relatively High Atk Defender - AoE Attack With 3rd Skill - Buffs Def of other Defenders |
| How To Get | - Open Recruitment - Headhunt |
Basic Info
| Rarity | Class | DP Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★6 | Defender | 19 | |||
| Atk Spd | Block | Redeploy | |||
| 1 | 3 | Slow | |||
| Faction | VO. | Illust. | |||
| Lungmen | Kiyono Yasuno (安野希世乃) | infukun |
Base Stats
Following is the non-elite initial stats!!!
| HP | 1602 |
|---|---|
| ATK | 221 |
| DEF | 257 |
| Art Resist | 0 |
| Range | |
Talents
| Talent | Required Elite Lv. / Effects |
|---|---|
| Tactical Armor | Unlock: Elite 1 Effect: 12% chance to block Physical & Magic attacks |
| Tactical Armor | Unlock: Elite 2 Effect: 25% chance to block Physical & Magic attacks |
| Special Operation Strategy | Unlock: Elite 2 Effect: When deployed, Allied Defender DEF +6% |
Trait & Substitutional Operator
| Trait | Block up to 3 enemies |
|---|---|
| Job Tags | Melee Defense DPS |
| Substitutional Operator | Liskarm |
Hoshiguma - Strengths & How To Use
Strengths Of Hoshiguma
High Attack Defender
Hoshiguma's skill Saw of Strength attacks all the enemies in front of her. Strongly recommend to make her elite 2 if you want high attack Defender.
Raise Allied Defender's DEF
Hoshiguma's Talent Special Operation Strategy raises DEF of all allied Defenders. Use this talent to build up impregnable defenses.
How To Use Hoshiguma
Use To Defeat Horde Of Enemy
Because Hoshiguma can slaughter multiple enemies, she is excelled at fighting against group of enemies. Use her when you are facing tons of enemies.
Always Team Up With Other Defenders
Try to add multiple Defenders when using Hoshiguma. Her Talent will buff all Defender's DEF. By using with Medics, you can increase the survivability significantly.
Hoshiguma - Combat Skills & Base Skills
Combat Skills
Warpath
| SP Cost | Recovery Type | Skill Activation | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Auto Charge | Manual | 20 sec. |
| Effects | |||
| DEF +35%, ATK +10% | |||
Thorns
| SP Cost | Recovery Type | Skill Activation | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | Passive | N/A |
| Effects | |||
| DEF +5%, Counter attack with physical damage for 50% of ATK for every time when damaged | |||
Saw of Strength
| SP Cost | Recovery Type | Skill Activation | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Auto Charge | Manual | 25 sec. |
| Effects | |||
| ATK +65%, DEF +40%, hits all target in adjacent square to front | |||
Base Skills
| Name | Effect / How To Unlock |
|---|---|
| Defender Expert α | Facility: Training Room Effect: When positioned at Training Room as trainer, Defender Training Speed +30% Unlock: Starter |
Hoshiguma - Elite Bonus & Upgrades
Elite 1 Bonus Effects
- Unlock Max Stat Potential
- DP Cost +2
- Skill Thorns acquired
- Talent Tactical Armor unlocked
Elite 1 Required Materials
- LMD×30000
- Defender Chip×5
- Orirock×11
- Ketone×5
Elite 2 Bonus Effects
- Unlock Max Stat Potential
- DP Cost +2
- Skill Power Saw acquired
- Talent Tactical Armor upgraded
- Talent Special Tactics unlocked
Elite 1 Required Materials
- LMD×180000
- Defender Dual Chip×4
- Chip Catalyst×4
- Pentahydrate Polish Stone×5
Potential Improvement
| Potential Level | Effect |
|---|---|
| Lv2 | DP Cost-1 |
| Lv3 | First Talent Effect Up |
| Lv4 | DEF+30 |
| Lv5 | DP Cost-1 |
| Lv6 | Second Talent Effect Up |
