Bison

Defender

Bison

★★★★★

Yan-Lungmen

Ctier

Introduction

Bison is a 5-star character in Arknights. Bison's class is Defender. Faction: Yan-Lungmen.

On the combined Arknights tier list Bison is C tier, 259th of the 410 characters ranked, from where 3 community tier lists put Bison.

What Bison does

A pure tank. He adds 70 flat DEF to himself and to a Vanguard or Guard placed behind him, and Intensified Defense stops his attacks to draw enemy fire with +120% DEF while giving adjacent allies +30% DEF.

Profile

Bison is a male Forte. His birthday is Oct 15, and he stands 163cm tall. Bison is voiced by Thea in Chinese, Erica Mendez in English, Junko Minagawa in Japanese, and Bae Jeong-mi in Korean. 竜崎いち drew him.

Stories

9
Basic Info

[Code Name] Bison

[Gender] Male

[Combat Experience] 1 Year

[Place of Birth] Lungmen

[Date of Birth] Oct 15

[Race] Forte

[Height] 163cm

[Infection Status]

Medical tests have confirmed that no infection is present.

Physical Exam

[Physical Strength] Standard

[Mobility] Standard

[Physical Resilience] Excellent

[Tactical Acumen] Standard

[Combat Skill] Normal

[Originium Arts Assimilation] Standard

Profile

The executive manager of MountainDash Logistics, Bison, has worked closely with Penguin Logistics. He now provides operational assistance to Rhodes Island during the contracted period.

Clinical Analysis

Imaging tests reveal clear, normal outlines of internal organs, and no abnormal shadows have been detected. Originium granules have not been detected in the circulatory system and there are no other signs of infection. At this time, this operator can be confirmed to be uninfected.

[Cell-Originium Assimilation] 0%

Operator Bison shows no signs of Oripathy infection.

[Blood Originium-Crystal Density] 0.15u/L

Occasional contact with Originium due to work reasons, such as entering and exiting environments with slight Originium presence. Thanks to flawless personal protection measures, there are no signs of infection.

Archive File 1

Also known as the 'Young Master', and the Director of MDL, this youthful messenger is responsible for the coordination between MountainDash Logistics and Penguin Logistics.

Despite his age, he gives off an air of reliability. In fact, he has a very rich work experience, and knows the logistics industry like the back of his hand.

However, outsiders often see him as 'the poor whipping boy of Penguin Logistics.'

Compared to Penguin Logistics, whose members are known to all have very distinctive personalities, Bison gives off the impression of being closer to the public's stereotypical transporter, calmly and safely delivering goods and information to the intended destinations.

According to him, cooperating with Penguin Logistics has made him realize his own shortcomings, but at the same time, profoundly shook his understanding of the logistics industry.

Archive File 2

At one point, MountainDash Logistics almost monopolized the entire private logistics industry in Lungmen, spreading its influence across the whole land at the same time. The founder of this behemoth was Bison's father.

As a result of this special status, Bison received an elite education at an early age and joined the workforce while many of his peers got to enjoy a carefree childhood. From this, one can imagine why Bison displays such maturity and reliability despite his years, and the hard work that went into that. Bison's addition to MDL undoubtedly paved the foundation for the cooperation between MDL and Rhodes Island. He also temporarily worked in Penguin Logistics, and made invaluable contributions that set the stage for good relationships between the three parties.

It is often said that were it not for Bison's reliability and responsibility in spearheading the logistics industry, some Operators would continue to use the 'Penguin Logistics method' to complete their work. As a result, we must give thanks to Bison for his efforts.

Archive File 3

Regarding his work as a messenger, Bison's steady work ethic does not just greatly eclipse that of his peers, but does not falter even in comparison to veterans who have been deeply involved within the industry. Whether conducting external operations or conducting consultations on civil work, Bison's thoughtful actions have greatly benefited both Rhodes Island as an organization, and young Operators who see him as a role model.

However, those who have known him longer will point out that it is not hard to see his more naïve, adolescent side. Though scarcely seen, Bison will unabashedly show his fascination towards the world in the face of the scenery of the North, the Laterano Church, or the wide deserts of Siracusa.

Before his father founded MDL, the young Bison accompanied his father through countless different lands. Perhaps at that time, the desire to become a transporter had already taken root within his heart. However, after the establishment of MDL, more and more responsibilities were piled upon his head, giving him no room to breathe - until he met Penguin Logistics.

'It sounded like an interesting turning point, but after working with them, the gulf between us felt impossible to describe with words.'

Archive File 4

Mr. Emperor is incredibly capable, and also full of mysteries... Just think about it, letting Penguin Logistics operate the way it does but still managing to stay afloat is already an amazing feat! Don't you think so?

Exusiai? Hmm... There are many things I'd like to address with her, but she's not going to listen anyway.'

'Texas is their team leader, right? Even though her tendency to snack on junk food could use quite a bit of correction, I hope that she can be a bit more understanding towards her fellow Operators, especially when she's on a mission with Exusiai. Not everyone shares the level of tacit understanding that they do. I've already faced consequences for it. That's why I know it.'

'Croissant... Please put your money in the right places. Thank you!'

'Yes, everyone loves Sora's music. Especially on long trips, music is a transporter's best friend... But why does Mr. Emperor's personal mixtape always come on?'

'Doctor, perhaps you haven't realized this yourself, but the fact that you can unite so many people with very different personalities under one banner is- wait, did a Sankta just walk by? Was that Exusiai? Mr. Emperor had something important he wanted me to inform her about... Gone already? So fast! It couldn't be... Sorry, I'll be right back!'

-Bison's conversation with the Doctor while cleaning up after a heavy metal party

Promotion Record

Due to certain circumstances, Rhodes Island had brief contact with Mr. Eurill Pides, the current CEO and head of MountainDash Logistics.

There is no doubt that Mr. Eurill is very fond of his son. Ever since Mr. Eurill's wife, Bison's mother, was admitted to Rim Billiton for medical reasons, Mr. Eurill arranged for Bison to enter the company. In the 10-or-so minutes of the meeting, Mr. Eurill's topics virtually all revolved around the topic of his son.

However, Mr. Eurill seems to be very satisfied with Bison's current arrangements with Rhodes Island. For whatever reason, Mr. Eurill seems to have no intention of bringing Bison back to MDL - as a matter of fact, he doesn't even want his son back at his side too early.

The only time was when Mr. Eurill invited Bison to visit his mother, who had only just returned from treatment in Lungmen. The overly formal letter drew a sharp contrast with Mr. Eurill's daily image, making it seem as if this wasn't a family letter at all. However, only after seeing Bison's equally formal reply did everyone realize that yes, like father, like son.

Stats

  • HP41st3,456
  • ATK402nd375
  • DEF8th701
  • RES0
  • Block1st3
  • DP cost360th24
  • Redeploy380th80s
  • Attack interval99th1.2s

At Elite 2, level 80, before trust, potentials and modules. Each bar is measured against the highest value in the Arknights roster, and the place is out of every character with that stat, lowest first for DP cost, Redeploy and Attack interval.

By promotion

  • Elite 0 Lv. 1HP: 1475ATK: 198DEF: 245RES: 0Block: 3DP: 20Redeploy: 80Interval: 1.2
  • Elite 0 Lv. 50HP: 1941ATK: 254DEF: 367RES: 0Block: 3DP: 20Redeploy: 80Interval: 1.2
  • Elite 1 Lv. 70HP: 2522ATK: 318DEF: 504RES: 0Block: 3DP: 22Redeploy: 80Interval: 1.2
  • Elite 2 Lv. 80HP: 3456ATK: 375DEF: 701RES: 0Block: 3DP: 24Redeploy: 80Interval: 1.2

Base values before trust, potentials and modules. Full trust adds DEF +80.

Range from Elite 0

Trait

Blocks 3 enemies

Skills

2
  • DEF Up γ

    Manual trigger · Auto recovery · Unlocks at Elite 0
    Level

    DEF +100%

    SP cost
    30
    Initial SP
    15
    Duration
    40s
  • Intensified Defense

    Manual trigger · Auto recovery · Unlocks at Elite 1
    Level

    Stops attacking; DEF +120%, increases the DEF of allies in the adjacent 4 tiles by +30%, and increases the likelihood of being targeted by enemy attacks

    SP cost
    50
    Initial SP
    20
    Duration
    40s

Talents

1
  • Interlocked Shield

    Elite 1
    DEF +25; If a Vanguard or Guard is deployed behind Bison, that Vanguard or Guard gains the same effect.
    Elite 1 · Potential 5
    DEF +45 (+20); If a Vanguard or Guard is deployed behind Bison, that Vanguard or Guard gains the same effect.
    Elite 2
    DEF +50; If a Vanguard or Guard is deployed behind Bison, that Vanguard or Guard gains the same effect.
    Elite 2 · Potential 5
    DEF +70 (+20); If a Vanguard or Guard is deployed behind Bison, that Vanguard or Guard gains the same effect.

Potentials

Potential 2
DP Cost -1
Potential 3
Redeployment Time -10 sec
Potential 4
DP Cost -1
Potential 5
Improves Talent
Potential 6
DP Cost -1

Modules

1
  • 'The Journey Thus Far' (PRO-X)

    Unlocks at Elite 2 Lv. 50
    • Stage 1Stats: HP +150, DEF +60Trait: DEF +20% when blocking an enemy
    • Stage 2Stats: HP +200, DEF +75Trait: DEF +20% when blocking an enemyTalent: DEF +60; If a Vanguard or Guard is deployed behind, that Vanguard or Guard gains the same effect
    • Stage 3Stats: HP +250, DEF +85Trait: DEF +20% when blocking an enemyTalent: DEF +80; the Operator deployed behind gains the same effect

    To unlock

    • Complete a total of 5 battles; You must deploy your own Bison, and unleash Intensified Defense at least 2 times in each battle
    • Clear Main Theme 3-7 with a 3-star rating; you must deploy your own Bison, and cannot include any Defender Operators as members
    Module record

    Kazimierz. Maybe he once flinched at the impenetrably dense neon, but he knew his duty full well. The day he succeeded, concluded communications, and walked out that glass door, the eternal lights of the skyscrapers drew his shadow long, and it was only then that Bison realized it was late at night.

    Laterano. At the street corner where the structure above him collapsed with a boom, Bison caught a dessert that almost hit him in the head in his shock. The grand church briefly stole away his senses with its splendor under the sunlight. Soon after, he pushed the door open, where the Legati were sat to capacity inside.

    Columbia. The never-resting pioneer cities gave him a profound respect for humanity's sheer vitality, and the bleeding-edge science made him pore over every clause and turn of phrase in the contracts all the more carefully. Across from him sat several execs, and Bison was alone at the front of the desk.

    Sami. He once tested his own disposition and momentarily set foot in the tundra, but unfortunately the youngster's willpower was hard-pressed to bear the might of nature. As Bison huddled in a blanket in the lodge, sipping hot water, a melodious singing voice reached his ears from outside the room. He crawled up to the window, and made a rough note of the lyrics.

    Siracusa. The sandstorm in the barrens tore the map he was holding to shreds, and Bison had to make it to his destination bar going by the lights alone. He pushed the door open, and the three Lupos inside fell silent. He coolly handed over the goods and info, and turned a blind eye to the cold glint of a firearm peeking out from under the blanket.

    Yan. He's back somewhere familiar, and familiar too is the party that awaits him again as he enters. Bison recalls his surprise last time candy rained down on him from all over, but now he sees the chaos before him and simply takes the shield his redheaded mentor hands him, now in a very peculiar form indeed, making it hard to tell its original design was of his father's own style.

    He uses the calm and coolness he's trained on the journey thus far to look as unflustered as possible, but all the charm from across the land flashes across his brain in an instant. Mixed with the music is an explanation to the rough tune of 'We were running a delivery and hit a snag, so we just grabbed it to save our hides. The mods were to make up for that.'

    Bison accepts it, this present from his father, and plunging through the tunes and the scent of apple pie, he makes his way to the bar counter and begins to write a reply.

    Title, greeting, main body. He inquires about his father's health, and writes of how his recent work has gone. He lifts his eyes to see champagne flying at the face of some unknown gang's goon, and Bison swiftly tucks the letter into his pocket and raises his shield.

    If one day, he could take complete charge... on one hand, Bison is trying to reckon with what all these bells-and-whistles modules are even for, and on the other, his mind is looping the thought that he's going to make this place run like an orderly, regular business for just one month!

    ...No, dream bigger! One year!

Base skills

2
  • MountainDash Logistics

    Trading Post · Elite 0

    When this Operator is assigned to a Trading Post, order acquisition efficiency +20%

  • Young Master

    Trading Post · Elite 2

    When this Operator is assigned to a Trading Post, order acquisition efficiency +30% and the order limit +1

Outfits

3
  • Bison: Elite 1

    Elite 1

    Default Outfit

    Art by 竜崎いち

  • Bison: Elite 2

    Elite 2

    Default Outfit

    Art by 竜崎いち

  • Bison: Soaring Will

    Soaring Will

    0011/Yun/VII

    Art by 竜崎いち

    Event Reward

Voice lines

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Appointed as Assistant
Doctor, do you need my help transporting anything?
Talk 1
This noisy metal music… Exusiai must be throwing another party. Doctor, should I go nudge her?
Talk 2
I'm quite good with manual labor. I also know a bit about company management. So, Doctor, is there anywhere I can be of use?
Talk 3
My parents were the first generation to settle in Lungmen, so I'm actually a Lungmen native… Doctor, if there's anything you'd like to know about the place, I wouldn't mind helping you out.
Talk after Promotion 1
Doctor, if you want to know how a real logistics company operates, it'd be best to just ask me directly. Penguin Logistics is more of an exception than the rule, and though I don't mean this in a bad way, they won't make for a good reference at all.
Talk after Promotion 2
What do I like to do outside of work? Besides just resting, I'll sometimes go with Croissant on her shopping trips, help her carry stuff, and make sure she doesn't waste too much money… Want to join us, Doctor?
Talk after Trust Increase 1
I used to believe that for any company to survive in the long run, standardization and efficiency were critically important. That's why at first, I couldn't fathom how a company like Penguin Logistics could stay afloat.
Talk after Trust Increase 2
After getting to know more about the people at Penguin Logistics and talking to them, I began to understand that the world is much broader than I had thought. There's nothing wrong with structure and rules, but they don't necessarily apply to everyone.
Talk after Trust Increase 3
Doctor, perhaps you haven't realized this yourself, but to unite such a diverse group of people under your banner, that's no simple feat… It'd be great if I could become more like you one day.
Idle
Doctor… Oh, it's your nap time. Guess I'll tidy up this place for now.
Onboard
Pleased to meet you, Doctor. My name is Bison. According to the terms of our contract, I'm now also an employee of Rhodes Island. I look forward to working with you.
Watching Battle Record
Thank you very much. I will make sure to learn from this.
Promotion 1
Thank you very much, Doctor. I believe that as long as I put my best foot forward, my hard work will be rewarded.
Promotion 2
With Penguin Logistics and Rhodes Island, I've seen a more expansive world than I knew… Doctor, one day, I will also find my place in this world.
Added to Squad
A mission? Understood.
Appointed as Squad Leader
On-site command… I have some experience with that.
Depart
Yes, I've noted the mission location and objectives.
Begin Operation
Phew… I'll get my job done.
Selecting Operator 1
What would you like me to do?
Selecting Operator 2
Is it my turn, Doctor?
Deployment 1
I'll do my best.
Deployment 2
Got it.
In Battle 1
I'll hold my ground.
In Battle 2
Hang in there a bit longer? Understood.
In Battle 3
Don't worry, my shield still holds firm.
4-star Result
Way to go, Doctor! You're the kind of leader any company would want to hire.
3-star Result
Wow, Doctor! You really are amazing.
Sub 3-star Result
The basic objectives of the mission have been accomplished. This should be good enough, right?
Operation Failure
Don't feel down, Doctor. We'll have another chance.
Assigned to Facility
So this is the inside of Rhodes Island… It sure is big.
Tap
Where should I go?
Trust Tap
Sora's new album is really good.
Title
Arknights.
New Year's blessing
It's New Year's, so on behalf of MountainDash Logistics, I'm sending formal greetings to Rhodes Island. May everything go well for Rhodes Island's employees, and may you be safe and sound in the coming year. Also, here's a personal card from me to you, Doctor, to wish you a Happy New Year. To another great year working together.
Greeting
Good morning, Doctor!
Birthday
Doctor, happy birthday. Please try this bowl of long life noodles. All ingredients have been chosen with care. It has wheat from Yan, steak from Ursus, and the broth is Iberian ham. It took me months to put together, and it was still a rush to get everything in on time. I hope you like it.
Anniversary Celebration
My father says the most precious thing to a business is pulling everyone together under the same ideal. At Penguin Logistics and Rhodes Island, I've seen that cohesion for myself. I have to learn from yours and Emperor's examples, in that regard.

Upgrade costs

Open in the planner

Promotion

  • Elite 1Defender Chip ×4Polyester ×5Orirock Cube ×4LMD ×20,000
  • Elite 2Defender Dualchip ×3Grindstone Pentahydrate ×7RMA70-12 ×11LMD ×120,000

Skill levels

  • Lv. 2Skill Summary - 1 ×4
  • Lv. 3Skill Summary - 1 ×4Ester ×7
  • Lv. 4Skill Summary - 2 ×6Oriron ×3
  • Lv. 5Skill Summary - 2 ×6Polyketon ×4
  • Lv. 6Skill Summary - 2 ×6Sugar Pack ×5
  • Lv. 7Skill Summary - 3 ×6Polyester Pack ×3Manganese Ore ×3

Mastery: DEF Up γ

  • M1Skill Summary - 3 ×5Polyester Lump ×3Orirock Cluster ×4
  • M2Skill Summary - 3 ×6Keton Colloid ×3Polyester Lump ×5
  • M3Skill Summary - 3 ×10Polymerization Preparation ×4Manganese Trihydrate ×4

Mastery: Intensified Defense

  • M1Skill Summary - 3 ×5Oriron Block ×3Sugar Pack ×1
  • M2Skill Summary - 3 ×6Optimized Device ×2Oriron Block ×5
  • M3Skill Summary - 3 ×10Bipolar Nanoflake ×4Grindstone Pentahydrate ×4

Module: 'The Journey Thus Far' (PRO-X)

  • Stage 1Module Data Block ×2Oriron Block ×3LMD ×40,000
  • Stage 2Module Data Block ×2Data Supplement Stick ×20White Horse Kohl ×4LMD ×50,000
  • Stage 3Module Data Block ×2Data Supplement Instrument ×8Grindstone Pentahydrate ×5LMD ×60,000

How to get Bison

Event Reward

Art

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