History Characters / ArknightsSpecialists

** While Push/Pull operators [[ThisLooksLikeAJobForAquaman find their niche in maps with]] BottomlessPits, even these are rare in the grand scope of things. Outside of this niche, Push Specialists are seldom used in maps with chokepoints leading up to the blue base, so as to keep the enemy at bay while their [=AoE=]-damage dealing teammates can take care of them. This does end up a ''bit'' [[ZigZagged zig-zagged]], though, in that the two most prominent pitfall maps... are none other than the first two Annihilation maps. A Pusher makes the "top lane" of [[FanNickname Anni1]] much more manageable, and outside of massively overleveling your damage dealers, a Puller is virtually mandatory for [=Anni2=].

** While Push/Pull operators [[ThisLooksLikeAJobForAquaman find their niche in maps with]] BottomlessPits, even these are rare in the grand scope of things. Outside of this niche, Push Specialists are seldom used in maps with chokepoints leading up to the blue base, so as to keep the enemy at bay while their [=AoE=]-damage dealing teammates can take care of them.

* DisneyVillainDeath: Push-type Specialists like [=FEater=] or Shaw can push enemies backwards with their special attacks. In certain maps with BottomlessPits, pushing an enemy down those will net an instant kill, regardless of how much HP they have or the attack power of these Specialists relative to the victim's DEF, just so long as the skill is powerful enough to push them sufficiently far away from the operator (e.g. a "Moderate" push moves the target back by 1 tile). Some Supply or boss maps practically ''require'' this being done if one is to stand a chance at winning at all.

* HitAndRunTactics: Fast-Deploying Specialists are preferrably played like this, possessing skills or passives that confer huge buffs or tactical advantages upon spawning that rapidly decay over time. Their short redeployment timers and generally-low DP costs facilitate this playstyle. After their buffs have expired, they effectively become {{Fragile Speedster}}s that have the defensive capabilities of a wet napkin and thoroughly mediocre offensive power, thus signaling that they should be retreated.

* {{Invisibility}}: The Savra people, being based on chameleons, are able to change their skin color to match their surroundings. Ethan is no different, but his Arts talent allows him to extend this camouflage to the objects he touches, most notably his clothing and gear. Even his deployment animation has him fading in from invisibility into position.

* ShrinkingViolet: Manticore is extremely shy, constantly speaking in a hesitant tone and rarely finishing sentences. Having the power to turn invisible at will doesn't help her. Her shyness is so bad that other operators have resorted to use ''written papers'' just to communicate with her.

** While Push/Pull operators [[ThisLooksLikeAJobForAquaman find their niche in maps with]] BottomlessPits, even these are rare in the grand scope of things.

* ThisLooksLikeAJobForAquaman: Specialists aren't used all that much in the current meta.
** While Push/Pull operators find their niche in maps with BottomlessPits, even these are rare in the grand scope of things.

* DisneyVillainDeath: Push-type Specialists like [=FireEater=] or Shaw can push enemies backwards with their special attacks. In certain maps with BottomlessPits, pushing an enemy down those will net an instant kill, regardless of how much HP they have or the attack power of these Specialists relative to the victim's DEF, just so long as the skill is powerful enough to push them sufficiently far away from the operator (e.g. a "Moderate" push moves the target back by 1 tile). Some Supply or boss maps practically ''require'' this being done if one is to stand a chance at winning at all.

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* BareFistedMonk: [=FireEater=] is a master of Tie Yi Liu He Quan, the Universal Fist of the Iron Will, even before entering the film business.

* MsFanservice: As befitting a former movie star, her qipao is fairly revealing qipao that emphasizes her legs and bust.

* Invisibility: The Savra people, being based on chameleons, are able to change their skin color to match their surroundings. Ethan is no different, but his Arts talent allows him to extend this camouflage to the objects he touches, most notably his clothing and gear. Even his deployment animation has him fading in from invisibilty into position.

* DisneyVillainDeath: Push-type Specialists like [=FireEater=] or Shaw can push enemies backwards with their special attacks. In certain maps with BottomlessPits, pushing an enemy down those will net an instant kill, regardless of how much HP they have or the attack power of these Specialists relative to the victim's DEF, just so long as the skill is powerful enough to push them sufficiently far away from the operator. Some Supply or boss maps practically ''require'' this being done if one is to stand a chance at winning at all.

* DisneyVillainDeath: Push-type Specialists like [=FireEater=] or Shaw can push enemies backwards with their attacks. In certain maps with BottomlessPits, pushing an enemy down those will net an instant kill, regardless of how much HP they have or the attack power of these Specialists relative to the victim's DEF, therefore presenting an invaluable niche that they can fill. Some Supply or boss maps practically ''require'' this being done if one is to stand a chance at winning at all.

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'''Operatives:''' [[Characters/ArknightsVanguards Vanguards]] | [[Characters/ArknightsSnipers Snipers]] | [[Characters/ArknightsGuards Guards]] | [[Characters/ArknightsDefenders Defenders]] | [[Characters/ArknightsCasters Casters]] | [[Characters/ArknightsMedics Medics]] | [[Characters/ArknightsSupporters Supporters]] | [[Characters/ArknightsSpecialists Specialists]] \\
'''Factions:''' '''Rhodes Island''' | [[Characters/ArknightsReunionMovement The Reunion Movement]] | [[Characters/ArknightsOthers Miscellaneous factions & characters]]]]-]]]

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[[Characters/ArknightsRhodesIsland Core Staff]] | [[Characters/ArknightsVanguards Vanguards]] | [[Characters/ArknightsSnipers Snipers]] | [[Characters/ArknightsGuards Guards]] | [[Characters/ArknightsDefenders Defenders]] | [[Characters/ArknightsCasters Casters]] | [[Characters/ArknightsMedics Medics]] | [[Characters/ArknightsSupporters Supporters]] | '''Specialists''' \\
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[[Characters/ArknightsOthers Miscellaneous factions & characters]]]]-]

[[Characters/ArknightsRhodesIsland Core Staff]] | [[Characters/ArknightsVanguards Vanguards]] | [[Characters/ArknightsSnipers Snipers]] | [[Characters/ArknightsGuards Guards]] | [[Characters/ArknightsDefenders Defenders]] | [[Characters/ArknightsCasters Casters]] | [[Characters/ArknightsMedics Medics]] | [[Characters/ArknightsSupporters Supporters]] | [[Characters/ArknightsSpecialists Specialists]] \\