Epinel, a member of the Nepenthe squad, is a Burst III SMG attacker in the mobile third-person shooter RPG, Goddess of Victory: Nikke. In this article, we will dive into her profile, backstory, skills, strengths, and weaknesses.
Profile
Epinel is a humanoid girl built by Missilis and equipped with a unique SMG named "The Trickster." She belongs to the Nepenthe squad and is a master at pulling off skateboarding tricks. Epinel is revered among teenagers because of her distinctly cool and chic demeanor. She is voiced by Dominique North in the English version, Maaya Uchida in the Japanese version, and Song Ha-rim in the Korean version.
Backstory
Goddess of Victory: Nikke is set in a world following the Rapture invasion that threatened the life of every human. The humanoid girls named Nikke were built to defeat this threat made by Rapture and reclaim the planet. A group of these Nikke wake up in the Ark, mankind’s new home, providing a new hope for the human race that has long since been extinguished. Epinel is a member of Nepenthe, and her skateboarding skills make her a unique asset to the team.
Skills
Epinel's skills are designed to increase her own attack power, but they only affect herself.
- Skill 1: Total Noob - This passive skill activates when killing an enemy, and it increases Epinel's attack power by 13.86%, stacks up to 5 times, and lasts for 15 seconds.
- Skill 2: Arachnid - This passive skill activates when the last bullet hits the target, and it increases Epinel's critical rate by 5.05% and critical damage by 6.4% for 5 seconds.
- Burst Skill: SAFE 50-50 - This active skill affects all enemies, and it deals 457.87% of Epinel's attack power as damage. It only activates when attacking with the Total Noob passive skill active.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Epinel is a selfish attacker as all her buffs only affect herself. She shines in stages with a lot of enemies, where she can stack her Total Noob passive skill easily and increase her attack power significantly. Her Burst skill can deal massive damage if used correctly. However, her SMG limits her base power and weapon range, making her a weak DPS in stages where she can't kill anything to stack her buffs. Her Skill 2 does not provide enough critical rate and critical damage to make up for her weapon's limitations.
Conclusion
Epinel, the Skateboarding Master, is an interesting character in Goddess of Victory: Nikke. Her skills and unique personality make her a valuable asset to the Nepenthe squad. However, she has some limitations that players need to consider while using her in battles. With proper strategy and teamwork, Epinel can become a valuable asset in the fight against the invaders.
Is Epinel good for PVP?
Epinel's performance in PVP is rated as a B, meaning she is decent but not exceptional. While her ability to stack buffs and increase her own attack can be useful in PVP, her limited range and reliance on killing enemies to increase her attack may make it difficult for her to compete with other strong PVP characters. Additionally, her Burst skill requires a max stack of Super Rookie to deal full damage, which may be difficult to achieve in the fast-paced environment of PVP. Overall, Epinel can be a viable option in PVP, but players should consider her strengths and weaknesses when building their team.
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