Welcome back, Retainers
Today, we’re delving into the formidable Rook, a recent addition to our ranks. This exceptional retainer excels with SMGs and Handguns, making her a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.
Rook: A Versatile Force
Don’t underestimate Rook’s potential. Despite being new, she’s a versatile retainer with many surprises in store. Join us as we explore this promising seedling and discover the power and control she brings to the battlefield.
Rook’s Arsenal and Abilities:
Rook’s arsenal isn’t just about brute force; it’s about strategic control of the battlefield. With her protocol-issued weaponry, she can dominate zones, unleash devastating firepower, and become an invaluable asset to any team. Let’s delve into her skills and unlock her full potential.
Active Skills
Skill: Protocol-Grenade Mk.7
Throw a grenade that deals 400% damage in an Area of Effect.
Strategic advantages
- Crowd control: Effectively dispatch a group of enemies with the wide AoE explosion.
Tips
- Unlike Starling’s multi-stun grenade, Rook’s offers a single, powerful explosion. Kite and group enemies for maximum impact.
Skill: Protocol-Bolt No.87
Cast a bolt of energy that staggers the strongest nearby enemy for 5 seconds. Protocol-Bolt No.87 can stagger small and large enemies
Strategic advantages
- Set up strategic traps with other equipment by staggering enemies.
- Facilitate escape when overwhelmed by eliminating the biggest threats.
Tips
- The bolt can even stop the unstoppable Whimsy Bear! Combine it with your toolkit for quick takedowns. Consider using it during boss encounters to create space for trap placement.
Skill: Protocol-Mine Mk.3
Deploy a Zone that deals 1600% damage in an AoE when an enemy comes into range.
Strategic Advantage
- Flexible: Use it offensively or strategically for zone control.
- Combine with Protocol-Bolt No.87 for a powerful attack setup.
Tips
- This is a zone and all zonal lython’s will stack with this. Set up traps that help you. Grabbing lythons that have extra offensive or support zone abilities will extend this further.
- Bait and switch
- Set your mine out and use the mine as a locational support for your weaver while you wait for them to try and attack you.
- Support yourself with zonal lythons that give you shield regen and infinite ammo.
- Offensively prepare with lythons that do additional damage during time of attack and mine explosion with damaging zonal lythons.
- Prep with the zonal lython that will allow you to make essence for use. The mine explosion and any other offensive zonal lythons or teammate attacks for extra essence.
- Set your mine out and use the mine as a locational support for your weaver while you wait for them to try and attack you.
- Bait and switch
Passive Skill
Unlike seasoned Weavers, Rook is a fresh graduate from the Retainer Academy. However, she compensates with her Squad Synergy skill.
Skill: Squad Synergy
Gain +20% All Damage and +30% Move Speed when near an ally.
Strategic Advantages
- Enhanced stats: Elevated stats allow Rook to utilize the lesson learned and the experience from the ally to elevate her attack power and movement.
Tips
- (P)harmacist: Combine the strength bonus and movement speed buff with Apollo’s Blessing. This allows Rook to reach teammates faster, quickly clear enemies, and revive allies more efficiently than other Weavers.
Recommended Lythons
Rook offers incredible flexibility, allowing you to tailor your builds to your preferred playstyle.
Here are some top choices:
Ammo efficiency
Due to the limited ammo capacity of SMGs and Pistols, ammo efficiency is crucial for maintaining consistent uptime. Consider these options:
- Raven’s Procurement
- Metalline Recovery
Zonal Play
While Rook’s mine provides some zone control capabilities, it’s not as extensive as other Weavers.
- Zone Stacking: Combines Rooks mine with other zonal lythons to create extra moments
Energy efficiency
With a limited supply of grenades, bolts, and mines, energy management is essential. Focus on lythons that increase energy gain and avoid those that reduce it.
Conclusion: Unleash Rook’s Potential and Conquer the Battlefield
Rook is a breath of fresh air for Weavers, offering a unique blend of firepower, zone control, and adaptability. With her versatile arsenal and powerful synergies, she can be molded into a devastating force on the battlefield. Whether you crave a hail of bullets with your SMG, a strategic minefield master, or a supportive partner for your allies, Rook has the potential to excel. So, experiment with different builds, master her skills, and unleash her true power!
