
Specialist
Manticore
★★★★★
Sargon
Introduction
Manticore is a 5-star character in Arknights. Manticore's weapon type is Scorpion tail (stinger) and class is Specialist. Faction: Sargon.
On the combined Arknights tier list Manticore is B tier, 150th of the 410 characters ranked, from where 3 community tier lists put Manticore.
What Manticore does
Stays Invisible until she attacks, and her first strike out of hiding gets up to 54% more ATK. She slips back into Invisible after 5 seconds without attacking. Her second skill slows her down but adds 90% ATK and Stuns every target it hits.
Profile
Manticore is a female Manticore. Manticore stands 155cm tall. Manticore is voiced by Kousou Mao in Chinese, Haviland Stillwell in English, Ayaka Suwa in Japanese, and Kim Bo-young in Korean. 竜崎いち drew her.
Stories
8Basic Info
[Code Name] Manticore
[Gender] Female
[Combat Experience] 1 year
[Place of Birth] Sargon
[Date of Birth] Unknown
[Race] Manticore
[Height] 155cm
[Tail Length] 140cm
[Infection Status]
Infection confirmed by medical examination.
Physical Exam
[Physical Strength] Excellent
[Mobility] Excellent
[Physical Resilience] Standard
[Tactical Acumen] Standard
[Combat Skill] Excellent
[Originium Arts Assimilation] Excellent
Profile
Much of Manticore's history is unknown. It is known that prior to her employment at Rhodes Island, she had engaged in the 'removal' of certain individuals. She has excellent stealth, infiltration, and surprise attack skills.
Now she serves as a Specialist Operator who provides these unique services for Rhodes Island.
Clinical Analysis
Imaging tests have shown the outlines of her internal organs to be indistinct due to abnormal shadows. Originium granules have been detected in her circulatory system, confirming her to be infected with Oripathy.
[Cell-Originium Assimilation] 12%
Operator has no obvious ore lesions on the surface of her body. Tests have revealed the presence of crystals internally, however.
[Blood Originium-Crystal Density] 0.32u/L
Due to the presence of Originium within the Operator's internal organs, the Operator's shows an elevated blood crystal content.
Archive File 1
Manticore is gentle, shy, and sometimes even gives others the feeling that she's afraid. She speaks in a hesitant tone and often stammers. She rarely finishes a sentence in one attempt, and she appears very stiff when communicating with other Operators. She would probably be more comfortable talking to a rock.
Additionally, her rare invisibility ability has become a major hindrance to communication. It has completely prevented her from improving her interpersonal skills. It may be necessary to suggest additional treatment solutions to help Manticore develop her social skills.
Archive File 2
We communicate with Manticore by writing messages on paper. Oripathy has given her the ability to turn invisible (the report on this ability needs additional processing). It has been confirmed through interactive experiments that her ability does not transfer to inanimate objects, so paper communication has proved a suitable way to communicate with this operator.
After communication, Manticore likes to leave behind little gifts that smell sweetly of violets.
Archive File 3
Manticore was born in Sargon. Because most of the background she provided could not be validated, Manticore's experience cannot be confirmed. What is known is that Manticore has undergone relatively comprehensive special operations training and has at least one year of operative experience under her belt.
The investigation into her special operations training unit was unsuccessful, and Sargon intelligence did not provide any valuable clues. Currently only unconfirmed and less than reliable intelligence from Sargon spies indicate there is a group of people who house Originium Arts users with special abilities in this area. These individuals are using special training methods to kill Sargon aristocrats or operatives from other nations.
Because of Manticore's vague background, she has been designated a special type of Oripathy patient at Rhodes Island. Any applications requesting use of Manticore in special operations or combat will first need to be submitted to Dr. Kal'tsit for approval.
Archive File 4
[Manticore's Ability's Test Record]
Test subject: Manticore.
Test objective: To probe the usefulness of the subject's abilities and Originium Arts.
Test content: To find Manticore while she is in hiding and to defend against her while she is in action.
Test participants: An Operator who has worked with Manticore on several missions.
Randomly select two Operators from all of the Operators available.
Among them must be at least one Caster Operator or non-Caster Operator with high Originium adaptability.
Test results: The test took place on a terrain simulating a complex environment. During the test period, none of the three Operators were able to locate the whereabouts of Manticore. When Manticore went on the offensive, some of the Operators managed to defend against her attacks using their quick reaction times and combat experience, while Manticore managed to successfully attack the others.
Feedback results: According to the explanations provided by the Operators, Manticore could not be captured using visual means. Some of the Operators with better Originium adaptability reported feeling a strange atmosphere that instantly made them as though they were in danger.
The above process has been recorded in its entirety. If you wish to view it, you must request it from the relevant department.
Stats
- HP280th of 4551,630
- ATK75th of 455811
- DEF138th of 455343
- RES2nd of 45230
- Block441st of 4470
- DP cost247th of 44620
- Redeploy70s
- Attack interval450th of 4553.5s
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: 777ATK: 378DEF: 141RES: 10Block: 0DP: 18Redeploy: 70Interval: 3.5
- Elite 0 Lv. 50HP: 1080ATK: 511DEF: 218RES: 10Block: 0DP: 18Redeploy: 70Interval: 3.5
- Elite 1 Lv. 70HP: 1385ATK: 656DEF: 284RES: 20Block: 0DP: 20Redeploy: 70Interval: 3.5
- Elite 2 Lv. 80HP: 1630ATK: 811DEF: 343RES: 30Block: 0DP: 20Redeploy: 70Interval: 3.5
Base values before trust, potentials and modules. Full trust adds ATK +60, DEF +30.
Trait
- Deals Damage to all targets within range 50% chance to dodge Physical and Arts attacks and is less likely to be targeted by enemies
Skills
2
Scorpion Venom
Passive · Unlocks at Elite 0LevelThe Movement Speed of targets hit -50% for 5 seconds

Toxic Overload
Manual trigger · Auto recovery · Unlocks at Elite 1LevelAttack wind-up and Attack Interval increases. ATK +90% and hit targets are Stunned for 1.0 seconds
- SP cost
- 20
- Initial SP
- 10
- Duration
- 40s
Talents
1Hidden Killer - Elite
- Elite 1
- Stays Invisible normally. The first attack made gains +25% ATK and removes Invisibility. Regains Invisible state after not attacking for 6 seconds
- Elite 1 · Potential 5
- Stays Invisible normally. The first attack made gains +29% (+4%) ATK and removes Invisibility. Regains Invisible state after not attacking for 6 seconds
- Elite 2
- Stays Invisible normally. The first attack made gains +50% ATK and removes Invisibility. Regains Invisible state after not attacking for 5 seconds
- Elite 2 · Potential 5
- Stays Invisible normally. The first attack made gains +54% (+4%) ATK and removes Invisibility. Regains Invisible state after not attacking for 5 seconds
Potentials
- Potential 2
- DP Cost -1
- Potential 3
- Redeployment Time -4 sec
- Potential 4
- ATK +30
- Potential 5
- Improves Talent
- Potential 6
- DP Cost -1
Modules
1
Tail-Protection Training Tool (AMB-X)
Unlocks at Elite 2 Lv. 50StageStatsTraitTalent- Stage 1Stats: ATK +58, DEF +22Trait: Slows the Movement Speed of enemies within this unit's attack range by 20%
- Stage 2Stats: ATK +72, DEF +27Trait: Slows the Movement Speed of enemies within this unit's attack range by 20%Talent: Stays Invisible normally. The first attack made gains +55% ATK and removes Invisibility. Regains Invisible state after not attacking for 5 seconds
- Stage 3Stats: ATK +85, DEF +31Trait: Slows the Movement Speed of enemies within this unit's attack range by 20%Talent: Stays Invisible normally. The first attack made gains +60% ATK and removes Invisibility. Regains Invisible state after not attacking for 5 seconds
To unlock
- Complete a total of 5 battles; You must deploy your own Manticore, and unleash Toxic Overload at least 1 time in each battle
- Clear Main Theme 1-9 with a 3-star rating; You must deploy your own Manticore, and can only include 1 other Operator as a member
Module record
A note stuck on the general store's warehouse door reads:
Sorry, I had to leave half an hour early today to see a doctor. I'm not feeling too good. I've been having a few sudden, intense aches, I think the part where I got scratched hasn't healed normally. I've already taken stock of everything for today, and those people who didn't like me didn't follow as far as the store. No worries.
A note stuck on the shabby bottle of perfume reads:
Thank you for always being with me all this time, and always being able to find me. This is a present for you. I know it's far from enough as a thank you, so if there's anything else I can do for you, please be sure to tell me right away.
Also, my sickness is mostly set to keep getting worse... If in time, this present can remind you of me every now and then, then I'm happy. It's alright if you can't remember me too.
A note fallen in the market's grit paving reads:
Hello, do you need help sorting out goods or cleaning up dust? I can do other work too. I'd like to work in exchange for some food. You might not notice where I am, but please don't worry. I'll do everything as earnestly as possible.
A note trapped beneath the dagger reads:
Mission complete.
A note stuck in the corner of the bulletin board of a Rhodes Island lounge, almost covered by the neighboring rainbow of stickers reads:
Everyone at the get-together sang very well. I didn't think it was one bit noisy. But if you decide to move to a more soundproofed room next time, could you put a notice up on the bulletin board beforehand?
Thank you to the person who recommended me drinks. I liked that sour and sweet dark orange one a lot., Manticore
Base skills
2
Specialist Expert α
Training Room · Elite 0When this Operator is assigned to be the Trainer in the Training Room, Specialist Operators' Specialization training speed +30%

Specialist Expert β
Training Room · Elite 2When this Operator is assigned to be the Trainer in the Training Room, Specialist Operators' Specialization training speed +50%
Outfits
4
Elite 1
Default Outfit
Art by 竜崎いち

Elite 2
Default Outfit
Art by 竜崎いち

Invisible Dirge
EPOQUE/IV
Art by 竜崎いち
Event Reward

Under A Veil
EPOQUE/XX
Art by 竜崎いち
Store
Voice lines
38Show all 38 lines
- Appointed as Assistant
- Umm, excuse me… I've been waiting here... for two hours…
- Talk 1
- Sorry… I know people keep ignoring me... But... my Arts aren't to blame…
- Talk 2
- My Arts... make me undetectable to people... in certain environments…
- Talk 3
- I… I've never had any friends... S-surely no one wants a friend that… they can't even notice… right?
- Talk after Promotion 1
- My tail... It curls up when I'm not fighting... So please, don't be afraid…
- Talk after Promotion 2
- Doctor... you can leave the dangerous work to me... After all... my Arts were made for that…
- Talk after Trust Increase 1
- These ID tags around my neck… I collected them... I like holding onto evidence... that someone once existed...
- Talk after Trust Increase 2
- Don't let that 'Nightmare' girl near me!... She's dangerous... My Arts don't work on her... Why…?
- Talk after Trust Increase 3
- I… I really want to cure my Oripathy. But if it's cured... what's going to happen to my Arts?... If they're gone, will I... still be of any use...?
- Idle
- Doctor's ignoring me… I don't like it, hmph...
- Onboard
- I'm Manticore... My Arts can take out lives silently... Please don't be scared, you're not my target…
- Watching Battle Record
- Thank you... I-I'm looking forward to you teaching me... more...
- Promotion 1
- Finally, I got a promotion... I always thought I wasn't good enough… so you didn't promote me…
- Promotion 2
- Did I... manage to help you? I don't have anywhere else to go... My home is here... at Rhodes Island... So please, let me protect it with you...
- Added to Squad
- Okay...
- Appointed as Squad Leader
- Nobody will like me... as their captain...
- Depart
- Please don't leave me behind…
- Begin Operation
- Please choose tactics that make use of my Arts... even if it's something crafty and underhanded... I won't mind...
- Selecting Operator 1
- I-I'm ready...
- Selecting Operator 2
- I'm…right here…
- Deployment 1
- Manticore… going dark…
- Deployment 2
- Ready... to ambush...
- In Battle 1
- That must... really hurt…
- In Battle 2
- Please, Don't come close…
- In Battle 3
- I don't like this... either...
- In Battle 4
- Farewell…
- 4-star Result
- Even in such terrible battles… your judgement and decisions didn't seem to waver… You're incredible, Doctor…
- 3-star Result
- A victory by all means... Still...
- Sub 3-star Result
- I can handle the runaways... if you wish...
- Operation Failure
- I'm sorry... It's all my fault...
- Assigned to Facility
- I'll sit... in the corner...
- Tap
- Eeeeeek!
- Trust Tap
- Thank you for paying attention to me... I know it's your job... but it still makes me happy…
- Title
- Arknights.
- New Year's blessing
- Happy New Year... More people have noticed me... in the last year... I'm a little scared, but... a lot of them are very warm, and kind... So, I'm going to try as hard as I can... to adapt...
- Greeting
- Hello... Doctor...
- Birthday
- I'll just put the present on the table and leave... Doctor, happy birthday... Eek! Did-did you notice me...? Um, Happy birthday to you... Doctor.
- Anniversary Celebration
- I don't want to go through the experience... of losing a friend again... I will defend everyone, with my own life. Even if it's somewhere none of them will see me...
Upgrade costs
Open in the plannerPromotion
- Elite 1
Specialist Chip ×4
Polyketon ×4
Orirock Cube ×4
LMD ×20,000 - Elite 2
Specialist Dualchip ×3
Manganese Trihydrate ×8
Sugar Pack ×12
LMD ×120,000
Skill levels
- Lv. 2
Skill Summary - 1 ×4 - Lv. 3
Skill Summary - 1 ×4
Diketon ×5 - Lv. 4
Skill Summary - 2 ×6
Device ×2 - Lv. 5
Skill Summary - 2 ×6
Orirock Cube ×8 - Lv. 6
Skill Summary - 2 ×6
Sugar Pack ×5 - Lv. 7
Skill Summary - 3 ×6
Polyester Pack ×3
Manganese Ore ×3
Mastery: Scorpion Venom
- M1
Skill Summary - 3 ×5
Oriron Block ×3
Sugar Pack ×1 - M2
Skill Summary - 3 ×6
Optimized Device ×2
Oriron Block ×5 - M3
Skill Summary - 3 ×10
Polymerization Preparation ×4
Grindstone Pentahydrate ×4
Mastery: Toxic Overload
- M1
Skill Summary - 3 ×5
Keton Colloid ×3
Polyester Pack ×3 - M2
Skill Summary - 3 ×6
White Horse Kohl ×3
Keton Colloid ×5 - M3
Skill Summary - 3 ×10
Bipolar Nanoflake ×4
Manganese Trihydrate ×3
Module: Tail-Protection Training Tool (AMB-X)
- Stage 1
Module Data Block ×2
Cutting Fluid Solution ×3
LMD ×40,000 - Stage 2
Module Data Block ×2
Data Supplement Stick ×20
Keton Colloid ×4
LMD ×50,000 - Stage 3
Module Data Block ×2
Data Supplement Instrument ×8
Sugar Lump ×5
LMD ×60,000
How to get Manticore
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