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Skia
March 29, 2026 at 02:43 AM
Content update (2026-03-28)
Skia is an A-Rank Lakshana Esper affiliated with the Bureau of Anomaly Control, serving as a lieutenant in ETD-4. Known by his title Shadow Hound Operative, Skia is a wolf-man who fights with claws and teeth while wielding shadow-based abilities to suppress and control his targets. His noir detective aesthetic, complete with a tailored suit, matches his serious and composed personality. Professional to a fault, his signature quote captures his no-nonsense attitude: "The paperwork you need is on the desk."
As a member of ETD-4, Skia works alongside Fadia and Lacrimosa. The unit departed Hethereau to handle the Hypervortex catastrophe in New Helios, making them central figures in the ongoing anomaly crisis.
Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
Full Title | Shadow Hound Operative |
Rank | |
Element | |
Affiliation | Bureau of Anomaly Control, ETD-4 (Lieutenant) |
Birthday | January 19 |
Weapon | Shadow Manipulation (claws, teeth, shadow constructs) |
Skia's combat style revolves around deploying Fang Thrusts from his shadow that pursue enemies autonomously. His kit rewards aggressive play and sustained pressure, with multiple abilities feeding into his shadow-pursuit mechanic.
Ability | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
Arresting Art | Basic Attack | Performs up to 5 consecutive martial arts strikes. Each hit spawns Fang Thrusts from Skia's shadow that pursue targets. A maximum of 3 simultaneous thrusts can lock onto a single enemy. |
Shadow Hound Chase | Skill | Grants Tailed status, then Skia leaps into his shadow dealing 6 Lakshana damage instances. Each hit spawns 3 Fang Thrusts. Activates Shadow Hound Gnaw mode, allowing stealth movement through the ground and walls with full attack immunity. Enemies nearby cannot detect Skia while in this state. |
The Pack | Ultimate | Throws a spinning lighter that spreads shadow across the ground for 1 damage instance, followed by multiple shadow charges dealing 3 more instances. Increases Fang Thrust damage and applies control effects. The buff window lasts 15 seconds. |
Arrest Warrant | QTE | Commands his shadow to bite a target, dealing 1 Lakshana damage instance in an area around the point of impact. |
Passive | Effect |
|---|---|
Suppression | Targets receive amplified damage when attempting to escape Remora restraints. |
Apprehension | Fang Thrust damage increases by 10% for 15 seconds after casting The Pack. |
Shadow Hound | Hold movement and dodge simultaneously to activate Shadow Hound mode. Skia traverses through the ground and walls with stealth and full attack immunity. |
Skia provides two life skill buffs that benefit restaurant management and interactions with the crime and wanted system. Each skill has 5 upgrade levels.
Skill | Levels | Effects |
|---|---|---|
Middle Manager | 5 | Boosts customer patience by 50%. Increases dish prices by 0.2 to 0.4 Fons per level. Enhances restaurant appeal for Savory-tagged dishes. |
Excellent Credit | 5 | Reduces arrest speed by 5-10%. Decreases fines by 10%. Shortens punishment duration by 30 to 60 seconds depending on level. |
Skia's awakening nodes progressively strengthen his Fang Thrust mechanic and shadow combat capabilities.
Awakening | Name | Effect |
|---|---|---|
A1 | Process of Elimination | Fang Thrust auto-attack damage +60%. |
A2 | Law and Order | After using a skill, CRT chance +10% and interruption resistance +50% for 15 seconds. |
A3 | Solution | Damage to Fang Thrust-locked targets +4%. If only a single target is locked, the bonus increases to +8% total. |
A4 | Resolution | Tailed status duration extended to 12 seconds. |
A5 | Social Contract | Each Fang Thrust hit adds 50 mass to the target and reduces their movement speed by 20%. |
A6 | Unbothered Appearance | Shadow Hound Gnaw Fang Thrust extra damage +20%. |
Bonus (3 Awakenings) | Skill Boost | Skill levels +1 for Arresting Art, Shadow Hound Chase, and The Pack. |
Bonus (6 Awakenings) | Lakshana Erosion | Each Fang Thrust hit reduces the target's Lakshana resistance by 2%. |
Skia serves as a lieutenant in ETD-4 under the Bureau of Anomaly Control. His unit, which also includes Fadia and Lacrimosa, departed Hethereau when the Hypervortex catastrophe struck New Helios. The team's mission is to contain and neutralize anomaly threats, and Skia's shadow-based suppression abilities make him a natural fit for pursuit and capture operations.
Despite his intimidating wolf-man appearance and gruff demeanor, Skia is thorough and detail-oriented in his work. He keeps meticulous records and ensures every procedure is followed to the letter, earning him a reputation as the unit's most organized officer.
Skia pairs well with characters who can capitalize on his sustained Fang Thrust pressure. Baicang's Incantation abilities can layer additional elemental reactions on top of Skia's Lakshana damage. The A5 awakening's mass buildup and movement speed reduction synergize with teammates who benefit from slower, heavier targets, feeding directly into the stagger system.
His Excellent Credit life skill also makes him a practical choice for players who frequently deal with the wanted system, reducing penalties across the board.
Use Shadow Hound Chase to initiate fights. The stealth movement lets you position behind enemies before they react.
The Pack's 15-second buff window is your main damage phase. Chain basic attacks during this window to maximize Fang Thrust output.
At A5, Fang Thrusts add mass and slow targets. This makes Skia excellent at locking down mobile bosses for your team.
Shadow Hound mode (hold movement + dodge) works for exploration too, letting you pass through walls and obstacles.
Prioritize A1 early for the 60% Fang Thrust damage boost, as it benefits every part of his kit.
