Ms. NewBabel

Ms. NewBabel

6
Mineral
Mineral
A

Overall

Profile

Personal information
Name
Ms. NewBabel
Combat information
Rarity
6
Afflatus
Mineral
Damage Type
Reality
Release information
Release date (CN)
May 31st, 2023
Release date (GBL)
October 26th, 2023
Tags
DEF
Support
Shield

Skills

The Future Is Near
Skill

Self counter. Enters [Taunt] and [Fanged Partner] statuses and gains Control Immunity and Riposte: when attacked, deals 100% Reality DMG and (Reality DEF x100%) Genesis DMG. Lasts 2 rounds.

This place is already full of tall buildings, but it still needs the most special one."

Taunt

Enemies' attacks will target characters with Taunt.

Fanged Partner

Immune to [Control]. Ripostes when caster is attacked. The Riposte is regarded as 1 extra action.

Old Idea
Skill

✧✧

[Attack]

1-target attack. Deals 120% Reality DMG plus (the caster's Reality DEF x80%) Genesis DMG.

We see each other as enemy."

✦✦

[Attack]

1-target attack. Deals 180% Reality DMG plus (the caster's Reality DEF x120%) Genesis DMG. If the caster has an active [Shield] after the attack, Moxie +1 to the caster.

We see each other as enemy, even to this day."

✦✦✦

[Attack]

1-target attack. Deals 300% Reality DMG plus (the caster's Reality DEF x200%) Genesis DMG. If the caster has an active [Shield] after the attack, Moxie +1 to the caster.

We see each other as enemy, and everything gets to be reformed now."

Shield

Blocks certain DMG for a certain duration.

A New Wave
Skill

✧✧

[Buff]

Mass buff. Gives all allies a [Shield] with (the caster's Reality DEF x150%) HP for 2 rounds.

Use the right method."

✦✦

[Buff]

Mass buff. Gives all allies a [Shield] with (the caster's Reality DEF x225%) HP for 2 rounds.

Use the right method, and be gentle."

✦✦✦

[Buff]

Mass buff. Gives all allies a [Shield] with (the caster's Reality DEF x375%) HP for 2 rounds.

Use the right method, and be gentle, and they will become a help."

Shield

Blocks certain DMG for a certain duration.

Inheritance

Insight 1
Visionary
Insight I

When the caster is attacked, gives the caster 1 stack of [Guarding Instinct] for 2 rounds.

Materials
  • Sharpodonty
    Sharpodontyx18000
  • Page of Mineral Wealth
    Page of Mineral Wealthx6
  • Silver Ore
    Silver Orex6
  • Liquified Terror
    Liquified Terrorx4
Insight 1
Visionary
Insight II

DMG Taken -8% when the caster enters battle.

Materials
  • Sharpodonty
    Sharpodontyx40000
  • Scroll of Mineral Wealth
    Scroll of Mineral Wealthx10
  • Milled Magnesia
    Milled Magnesiax5
  • Bifurcated Skeleton
    Bifurcated Skeletonx6
Insight 1
Visionary
Insight III

After gaining a total of 15 [Guarding Instinct] stacks, enters [Loyal Partner] status and the caster no longer gains [Guarding Instinct].

Materials
  • Sharpodonty
    Sharpodontyx200000
  • Tome of Mineral Wealth
    Tome of Mineral Wealthx16
  • Silver Bullet
    Silver Bulletx6
  • Fruit of Good and Evil
    Fruit of Good and Evilx3
Special effects

Guarding Instinct

Reality DEF +5% (stacks up to 5 times; each stack is timed independently).

Loyal Partner

Reality DEF +25%. Immune to Moxie reduction effects (cannot be dispelled).

Portray

Ms. NewBabel Portray
Portray details

Lv. 1

The Future Is Near's effect changes to: when [Funded Partner] ripostes, deals 110% Reality DMG plus (Reality DEF x110%) Genesis DMG.

Lv. 2

Old Idea's effect changes to: at 1/2/3 stars, deals (the caster's Reality DEF x100/150/250%) Genesis DMG.

Lv. 3

The Future Is Near's effect changes to: when [Funded Partner] ripostes, deals 120% Reality DMG plus (Reality DEF x120%) Genesis DMG.

Lv. 4

The Future Is Near's effect changes to: when [Funded Partner] ripostes, deals 130% Reality DMG plus (Reality DEF x130%) Genesis DMG.

Lv. 5

A New Wave's effect changes to: at 1/2/3 stars, grants a [Shield] with (Ms. Newbabel's Reality DEF x170/250/410%) HP on all allies.

Psychubes

Comments

The addition of “Silent and Adoring” breathes new life into Ms. Newbabel, as it addresses her main issue of low base damage, while taking the most advantage of her unique but constant follow-up attacks.

Among the 5-star options, “Remaining Absurdity” is a completely free to obtain and amplify addition that can also be very beneficial both to her tank capabilities and her attacks.

Stats

STAT

Base

Level 1

Level 30

Insight 1

Level 1

Level 40

Insight 2

Level 1

Level 50

Insight 3

Level 1

Level 60

ATK
ATK

232

352

0

0

0

0

0

0

ATK
HP

1700

2581

0

0

0

0

0

0

ATK
Reality DEF

136

206

0

0

0

0

0

0

ATK
Mental DEF

111

168

0

0

0

0

0

0

ATK
Critical Technique

218

218

0

0

0

0

0

0

ATK
Critical Rate

7.3%

7.3%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

ATK
Critical DMG

140.9%

140%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

Review

Review

Ms. Newbabel has a rather unique kit, even among the defense oriented characters. For starters, she's the only one with a built-in Taunt, Counter, and Follow-Up attack all in one ability, her Ultimate, lasting two turns. This can be very useful to keep the enemy's attention away from your squishy Damage Dealers, but requires some practice and strategizing to keep a good upcycle.

When bringing Ms. Newbabel along, her primary function is to keep shields up as much as often. Not too different from other shielders. The difference here being, if you manage to get her skill “Old Idea” at level 2 or above, use it to gain extra Moxie and charge her Ultimate even faster.

For most content, characters extremely focused on the defensive aspect may not be needed, but Ms. Newbabel's unique traits can make her relevant on some of the hardest content. In later levels of the UTTU challenge, there are very useful cards who take advantage of follow-up attacks, something hard to find. Not to mention, enemies start to hit really hard, and healers struggle to keep themselves and the rest of the team alive. The same goes for later stages of Limbo.

Pros & Cons
Pros

  • Extremely high Reality DEF, which can get increased further through her passives.

  • Has good ultimate cycle, keeping teammates out of harm and taking advantage of being targeted to stack her passive faster.

  • One of the few characters who have follow-up attacks.

Cons

  • Doesn't deal much damage.

  • Requires a lot of investment.

  • Very niche character, not new-player friendly.

Ratings
A

Overall

A

Standard (GLB)

A+

Standard (CN)

A

Mane (GLB)

A+

Mane (CN)

Ms. NewBabel is the only 6-star Tank, capable of redirecting damage to her self with her Ultimate and providing consistent Shields for her allies. She deals damage passively with her Counter, but most people consider her subpar for a 6-star due to her high investment cost relative to her damage output.