ROSSI NUKE BUILD: TEAMS, GEAR & DPS STATS | ENDFIELD
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TL;DR - Key Points
- Gilberta is BiS support — 42% Arts Susceptibility + Corrosion trigger nets ~17% more damage with battle skill timing
- MI Security + T50 YL UD% kit — Standard build, ~11% higher than Redeemer UD% gloves after team buffs
- Lupine Scarlet (signature) — ~15% more DPS than B0 Glorious Memory, B5 GM reaches near-signature tier
- Best team: Gilberta · Antal · Akekuri — F2P weapons only ~4% behind with SoM, DU, Obj: EoL
- F2P team: Perlica · Antal · Akekuri — ~20% behind best team but still very capable
- Rotation priority — Stack 4 Arts inflictions, trigger big Corrosion/Electrification before Rossi’s burst window
- Critfishing required — Last 2 Ultimate hits assumed to always crit for calc accuracy
Damage Calculation Scope
All burst damage calculations cover the following components:
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Seething Blood | Talent damage component |
| Ultimate 1 | Multihit portion |
| Ultimate 2 | 250% multiplier hit |
| Ultimate 3 | 750% multiplier hit |
Important: The last two Ultimate hits are assumed to always crit — critfishing (reset until crits land) is baked into the numbers for accuracy.
Gear Sets
Standard Build — MI Security + T50 YL UD% Kit
The best usual choice for Rossi nuke builds. After accounting for team buffs, this setup is around 11% higher than MI Security + Redeemer UD% gloves.
Configuration:
| Slot | Set | Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Armor | MI Security 4-piece | - |
| Kit | T50 Yinglung | UD% (Ultimate Damage%) |
| Gloves | T50 Yinglung | UD% (Ultimate Damage%) |
High Ceiling Build — T50 YL + Redeemer UD% Gloves
Can be 1-4% higher depending on team buffs, but requires even more critfishing to reach potential.
Configuration:
| Slot | Set | Stats | Kit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armor | T50 Yinglung | Agi + Int | UD% |
| Kits | T50 Yinglung | - | UD% |
| Gloves | Redeemer | - | UD% |
Weapons
Weapon Comparison
| Weapon | Refinement | DPS vs B0 GM | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lupine Scarlet | R0 | +15% | Signature weapon, best for burst |
| Glorious Memory | B0 | Baseline | Solid option, Battle Pass |
| Glorious Memory | B5 | ~+14% | Near-signature tier performance |
Recommendations:
- Lupine Scarlet: If you have the signature weapon, it’s her best option for burst windows
- B0 Glorious Memory: Solid baseline, widely accessible through Battle Pass
- B5 Glorious Memory: Reaches near-signature tier — excellent if you missed Lupine Scarlet
Support Roster
Gilberta — Best-in-Slot
Provides:
- 42% Arts Susceptibility
- Triggers Corrosion debuff
Setup: Run her on HW (High Wisdom) full AI build.
Weapon Choice:
| Weapon | Priority | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Obj: AI (B5) | ★★★★★ | Almost same DMG% + 62 AI for Corrosion |
| Signature | ★★★★☆ | Slightly worse than Obj: AI here |
| Stanza | ★★★☆☆ | Use if no one else can (mandatory outside whale setups) |
Pro Tip: Trigger Corrosion with her battle skill, not her ultimate. This lets the debuff fully ramp before Rossi’s burst window, netting approximately 17% more damage.
Antal — Amplifier
Provides:
- 22% Amp
- 14% Arts Susceptibility
- Enables easier Arts infliction stacking
Setup: Runs EX (Expertise) set.
Weapon Options: Detonation Unit, Obj: AI, or SoM (Stanza of Melodies).
Akekuri — Link
Provides:
- 10% ATK
- Link (1.2× multiplier)
- Frontiers set bonus
Best Weapon: Thermite Cutter, but Obj: EoL (B5) is not far behind.
Perlica — Debuffer
Provides:
- Electrification (~29% Arts damage taken increase)
Setup: Run full AI, usually wielding SoM.
Flex Options: Can swap to Detonation Unit or Obj: AI when she handles Arts inflictions instead of buffering.
Team Variants
★ Best Team: Gilberta · Antal · Akekuri
Weapons: SoM, DU, and TC (Thermite Cutter)
Performance: Current ceiling for Rossi nuke builds.
F2P Comparison: F2P weapons (Obj: AI + SoM + Obj: EoL) are only ~4% behind the signature weapon setup.
Why It Works:
| Support | Contribution |
|---|---|
| Gilberta | 42% Arts Susceptibility + Corrosion creates largest vulnerability window |
| Antal | 22% Amp + 14% additional susceptibility + easier infliction stacking |
| Akekuri | Link (1.2×) multiplier scales with Rossi’s high base damage |
★★ F2P Team: Perlica · Antal · Akekuri
Weapons: SoM, Obj: AI, Obj: EoL
Performance: Approximately 20% behind the best team, but still very capable of clearing all content.
Why It Works:
| Support | Contribution |
|---|---|
| Perlica | Electrification provides consistent Arts vulnerability (~29%) |
| Antal | Same 22% Amp + 14% susceptibility as premium team |
| Akekuri | Same Link multiplier as premium team |
Main Loss: Missing Gilberta’s massive 42% susceptibility and Corrosion ramp.
★★★ Budget Team: Perlica · Antal · Gilberta (Flex)
Weapons: SoM, Obj: AI, TC
Performance: Flexible setup that can adapt to different fight mechanics.
Use Case: When Akekuri is needed elsewhere or for fights where Link is less valuable.
DPS Comparison
| Team Composition | Relative DPS | Gap | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilberta · Antal · Akekuri (BiS) | 100% | - | Current ceiling, all signature/B5 weapons |
| Gilberta · Antal · Akekuri (F2P) | 96% | -4% | Obj: AI + SoM + Obj: EoL |
| Perlica · Antal · Akekuri (F2P) | 80% | -20% | Viable for all content |
| Perlica · Antal · Gilberta (Flex) | ~75-78% | -22-25% | Situational, depends on fight |
Context Notes:
- BiS Team: Requires Lupine Scarlet + Gilberta signature/Obj: AI + Thermite Cutter
- F2P Teams: Use widely accessible 5★ weapons, still clear all content
- Gilberta Tax: The difference between Gilberta and Perlica teams is ~20%, showing her value
- Weapon Investment: B5 Glorious Memory closes most of the gap vs signature weapon
Rotation Priority
The core goal is to stack 4 Arts inflictions and trigger big Corrosion (or Electrification without Gilberta), while aligning all team and community buffs before Rossi’s burst window.
With Gilberta
- Stack Arts inflictions on target
- Use Gilberta’s battle skill to proc Corrosion (NOT ultimate)
- Wait for debuff to fully ramp
- Execute Rossi’s burst rotation
Why Battle Skill Over Ultimate:
| Method | Damage | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Battle Skill | 100% | Debuff has time to fully ramp |
| Ultimate | ~83% | Instant proc, no ramp time |
Using the battle skill nets approximately 17% more damage compared to using her ultimate.
Without Gilberta
- Stack Arts inflictions on target
- Trigger Electrification via Perlica
- Align all buffs
- Execute burst rotation
Summary
Rossi remains one of the strongest burst DPS options in Arknights: Endfield. While her signature weapon and Gilberta support provide the highest ceiling, F2P alternatives are remarkably close in performance.
Key Takeaways:
- MI Security + T50 YL UD% is the reliable standard (~11% better than Redeemer alternatives)
- Gilberta’s battle skill timing is critical for max damage (~17% gain)
- F2P team is only ~20% behind — still clears all content
- B5 Glorious Memory reaches near-signature performance
- Critfishing the last 2 ult hits is mandatory for calc accuracy
Investment Priority:
- Lock in MI Security 4-piece + T50 YL UD% kit
- Get Gilberta if possible (biggest single upgrade)
- Level Antal and Akekuri for Link/Amp
- B5 Glorious Memory if no Lupine Scarlet
- Perfect rotation execution (17% free damage)
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