Specialist

Mr. Nothing

★★★★★

Yan

Introduction

Mr. Nothing is a 5-star character in Arknights. Mr. Nothing's class is Specialist. Faction: Yan.

On the combined Arknights tier list Mr. Nothing is C tier, 207th of the 410 characters ranked, from where 2 community tier lists put Mr. Nothing.

What Mr. Nothing does

After 4 seconds without attacking, his next hit deals 155% ATK and Stuns for 4 seconds. His first skill passively adds a block, and once he drops below 20% HP it has him stop and recover 15% Max HP a second while enemies are less likely to target him.

His second runs indefinitely with 60% more ATK and one of three random bonuses.

Profile

Mr. Nothing is a male Liberi. His birthday is Jan 13, and he stands 187cm tall. Mr. Nothing is voiced by Flynn Liu in Chinese, David Cui Cui in English, Junichi Suwabe in Japanese, and Lim Chae-heon in Korean. Skade drew him.

Stories

Basic Info

[Code Name] Mr. Nothing

[Gender] Male

[Combat Experience] 7 Years

[Place of Birth] Yan

[Date of Birth] Jan 13

[Race] Liberi

[Height] 187cm

[Infection Status]

Medical tests have confirmed that no infection is present.

Physical Exam

[Physical Strength] Standard

[Mobility] Standard

[Physical Resilience] Excellent

[Tactical Acumen] Normal

[Combat Skill] Excellent

[Originium Arts Assimilation] Standard

Profile

Mr. Nothing, a man of Kou-wu City, Yan. Learned martial arts from a young age. Became quite skilled, but was forced into exile after offending local powers. Came across Rhodes Island Operator Lava, and upon reaching a mutual understanding, he sought a post at Rhodes Island.

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 is no sign of infection. At this time, this operator is believed to be uninfected.

[Cell-Originium Assimilation] 0%

Operator Mr. Nothing shows no signs of Originium infection.

[Blood Originium-Crystal Density] 0.12u/L

Operator Mr. Nothing very rarely comes into contact with Originium.

Archive File 1

An unfocused man from Yan with a penchant for angling, and a side business helping operators out with uniquely Yan amateur services. They include but are not limited to 'Reference-Only Palm Divination,' 'Dormitory Feng Shui,' 'Martial Arts Exercise Courses Even Originium Slugs Can Burn Off Fat With: Beginners' Edition' and 'Traditional Liberi Tui Na Massage,' etc. He makes and calligraphs Yan folding fans himself, which became a trend amongst some Yan culture enthusiasts for a time.

Which led to Mr. Nothing being lectured by Miss Closure for over three hours... and becoming one of her able assistants in business aboard the landship.

'It's weird. How's this guy so clued in about stuff? What kind of life did he even lead in Kou-wu City?'

Archive File 2

Mr. Nothing was born in an ordinary town in Yan, his father and mother ordinary peasants. Thanks to some fateful coincidences, Mr. Nothing had the fortune to be picked out by a woman from Kou-wu City, surname Lien. He was brought to the city to learn martial arts, and there he settled down.

Some cities in Yan have traditions of martial arts establishments, ever since ancient times. However, following the expansion in scope of nomadic cities, and the formation of communication links between city-states and even whole countries, the feel of these 'martial arts of the people' underwent much change. A great deal of youths nowadays practice them, many to keep themselves fit, with self-defense as an aim. Martial arts tournaments held by establishments all over, with grand stages, come to make business activities a primary concern. Still, a tiny proportion hold to the attitude that 'martial arts should halt a war,' and silently pass on those genuine teachings. Certainly, Mr. Nothing's school was one of those.

'My only issue was learning it wouldn't earn me much. Times of peace, eh.' —Mr. Nothing

Archive File 3

Mr. Nothing is not an Infected. It was only 'to find a good job and duck out of my enemy's sights' that he came to Rhodes Island under Miss Lava's referral. Obviously, he doesn't avoid bringing up his so-called 'enemy' at all.

Going by a simple investigation, and inquiries with Mr. Nothing himself, the dispute at Lien's can be seen as a deliberate conspiracy—they set things up for an unidentifiable 'boxer' to die in a contest at Mr. Nothing's hands. This gave all the local powers an excuse to pressure the Liens. Come the end, his master bled dry, and he was forced to go incognito, fleeing far from his homeland.

According to Mr. Nothing, his master was old. Not only that, but her disciples numbered few, with no real money or power to their names, nor any show they could make of ability. The Liens was situated in Kou-wu City, yet not lively enough to match even next door's gymnasium. Why all sorts from all corners would come to target this tiny little school, and why people are still out for Mr. Nothing's life while he poses no threat so far away from home, those are the mystifying points.

Questioned directly, Mr. Nothing gave a bitter chuckle, and then a rather evasively phrased reply: such is martial arts.

Afterwards, Mr. Nothing began expounding knowhow on growing rice in the paddies, diverting from the topic.

Archive File 4

Mr. Nothing's approach to combat is 'if you can run, then run.' Realistically, it seems all operators, Lava and Kroos excepted, treat Mr. Nothing as a brazen rascal of a man. Besides his actual job, it's like he can do anything. We don't know why, but Lava and Kroos both have a certain degree of trust in Mr. Nothing's abilities.

Reports say it was while personally tasked by Miss Nian that Miss Lava came across Mr. Nothing. Concerning archives of that mission, we will not give details. However, we trust Miss Lava and Miss Kroos, and so we will... continue to survey Mr. Nothing's conduct, and supplement records accordingly.

[Report Addendum]

Report addendum, uh, I just saw Mr. Nothing use his fan somehow knock down that drunk Sarkaz. What kind of Arts is that?

[Report Addendum 2]

Report addendum, I asked Mr. Nothing myself if he was hiding some talent, and he volunteered to be the bait, and then the bandits nabbed him into their stronghold, and then get this, he came running out all by himself! And he only had light injuries!

[Report Addendum 3]

Report addendum... the bounty hunters are already rounded up. When we got here, it was just a mess of guys all knocked out on the floor... d-did Mr. Nothing do this all by himself? They were armed, right? And they had Casters?

[Report Addendum 4]

Mr. Nothing said he just got caught, then luckily he noticed the bandits' boss had an opening, then luckily his ropes came undone, and then luckily he knocked 'em all out... also, he said because no layman ever sees fans and umbrellas as weapons, that was the only reason he had any chance, and, uh, 'it's scarcely imagined that even chopsticks can kill.' Jeez. I'm scared of him.

[Report Addendum 5]

I was starting to believe Mr. Nothing was the real deal, but then I went to go consult him today, and he just tossed me this crumpled-up exercise dieting manual whatever, and he even asked me if I wanted to become a member. I didn't wanna lose weight!

Promotion Record

Nothing, Nothing. Nonexistent and Nothing. He must have thought fast to come up with that alias. And he seems plenty proud of it. See, he used 'Nothing' directly as his operator codename.

I know what he went through was kind of rough, but it's not exactly a rare case, either. The path he chose was the path of beast-eat-beast, a cheat for a cheat. Right now, though, I have no clue if any of his quote-unquote 'fellow' disciples could have anything wicked against him.

But he doesn't bow to people like that. Keeps his head held pretty high, which, yeah, good on him. He might've broken the rules, but 'broken' is a... well, those rules didn't look that good to me anyway.

You think he doesn't seem like the guy I'm talking about? Huh. Figure it out yourself, then.

—Anonymous Yan operator

Stats

HP124th of 4552,398
ATK119th of 455725
DEF86th of 455396
RES0
Block1
DP cost17th of 4468
Redeploy11th of 45525s
Attack interval26th of 4551s

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

LevelHPATKDEFRESBlockDPRedeployInterval

Elite 0 Lv. 1HP: 1165ATK: 346DEF: 204RES: 0Block: 1DP: 6Redeploy: 25Interval: 1
Elite 0 Lv. 50HP: 1534ATK: 474DEF: 262RES: 0Block: 1DP: 6Redeploy: 25Interval: 1
Elite 1 Lv. 70HP: 1894ATK: 601DEF: 336RES: 0Block: 1DP: 8Redeploy: 25Interval: 1
Elite 2 Lv. 80HP: 2398ATK: 725DEF: 396RES: 0Block: 1DP: 8Redeploy: 25Interval: 1

Base values before trust, potentials and modules. Full trust adds HP +200, ATK +40.

Range from Elite 0

Trait

Has reduced Redeployment Time, but DP Cost is not refunded upon retreating; While deployed, 3 DP are consumed every 3 seconds (automatically retreats without sufficient DP)

Skills

Cautious Retreat
Auto trigger · Auto recovery · Unlocks at Elite 0
Level
Active Effect: When HP is lower than 20%, stops attacking and blocking enemies; Becomes less likely to be targeted by enemies and restores 15% Max HP every second Passive Effect: Block +1;
SP cost
6
Initial SP
0
Duration
5s
Wax and Wane
Manual trigger · Auto recovery · Unlocks at Elite 1
Level
When skill is activated, ATK +60% and gain one of the following effects at random: Every attack reduces the target's ASPD by -35 (Lasts for 5 seconds and does not stack); ASPD +28; Gain +50% Physical Dodge and Block +1 Unlimited duration, can manually deactivate skill;
SP cost
5
Initial SP
0

Talents

Unexpected Strike
Elite 1
After not attacking for 4 seconds, increase the ATK of the next attack to 125% and Stun the target for 3 seconds
Elite 1 · Potential 5
After not attacking for 4 seconds, increase the ATK of the next attack to 130% (+5%) and Stun the target for 3 seconds
Elite 2
After not attacking for 4 seconds, increase the ATK of the next attack to 150% and Stun the target for 4 seconds
Elite 2 · Potential 5
After not attacking for 4 seconds, increase the ATK of the next attack to 155% (+5%) and Stun the target for 4 seconds

Potentials

Potential 2: DP Cost -1
Potential 3: Redeployment Time -3 sec
Potential 4: ATK +25
Potential 5: Improves Talent
Potential 6: DP Cost -1

Modules

'Shelter from the Rain' (MER-X)
Unlocks at Elite 2 Lv. 50
StageStatsTraitTalent
- Stage 1Stats: HP +150, ATK +45Trait: Has reduced Redeployment Time, but DP Cost is not refunded upon retreating; While deployed, 2 DP are consumed every 3 seconds (automatically retreats without sufficient DP)
- Stage 2Stats: HP +200, ATK +55Trait: Has reduced Redeployment Time, but DP Cost is not refunded upon retreating; While deployed, 2 DP are consumed every 3 seconds (automatically retreats without sufficient DP)Talent: After not attacking for 4 seconds, increase the ATK of the next attack to 165% and Stun the target for 5 seconds
- Stage 3Stats: HP +240, ATK +65Trait: Has reduced Redeployment Time, but DP Cost is not refunded upon retreating; While deployed, 2 DP are consumed every 3 seconds (automatically retreats without sufficient DP)Talent: After not attacking for 3 seconds, increase the ATK of the next attack to 175% and Stun the target for 5 seconds
To unlock
- Complete a total of 5 battles; You must deploy your own Mr. Nothing at least 2 times, and have Mr. Nothing defeat at least 4 enemies
- Clear Main Theme 3-7 with a 3-star rating; You must deploy your own Mr. Nothing, and have Mr. Nothing defeat at least 2 Mortar Gunners
Module record
When he left Lien’s, it had been raining for several days and nights in Kou-wu City. The fallen sycamore leaves densely covered the ground, burying the smell of fish beneath the soil. He bolted the gate of the kung fu hall from the inside, and in the dead of night, took a copper rod from the weapon rack used for emergencies, climbed the wall, and left the courtyard.
Not long afterwards, a town near Kou-wu City found itself one sunglass-sporting fortune-teller extra. On sunny days, he would set up his stall at intersections, and on rainy days with few pedestrians, he would take his umbrella and go fishing by the river outside town. The umbrella perfectly covered him, its ribs heavy so it would not blow away. Some envied him for living such a flamboyant lifestyle, was he so attuned to Heaven's will that he could keep his head up above the ocean of mundane affairs? Others accused him of being a cheat and a fraud, questioning if he really knew his own destiny.
'Of course. How could I not know?' He would reply with a smile.
An umbrella only protects one from the rain, but not against concealed weapons like arrows or darts. His umbrella torn, he has no choice but to pack his bags and find another town where he could mend his umbrella. Numerous are the days of dark wind and rain, and he gradually feels that he had nowhere to go. All he knows is that the endpoint of his life will still be at that martial arts hall. He needs not walk the path that follows afterwards, but he knows not how to traverse the path leading there. The inch of ground beneath his umbrella is hardly enough for him to settle down, for it is no solid roof.
But it is then that he meets a strange group of people. Later, he learns another saying from those people. If translated into mandarin Yanese, it would be 'Heaven's mandate lies in man.', The above is what Operator Mr. Nothing told you personally. Rhodes Island is currently running from a small-scale Catastrophe in the making at full speed, but Mr. Nothing is lying on a chair without a worry in the world, his umbrella tied and tucked away at his side. Through the porthole, you can see the sun behind the Originium rain.
'The sky clears after the rain passes. The Heavens have eyes, and gaze down upon us. Say, Doctor, would you care for a pair of sunglasses?'

Base skills

Nosy
Office · Elite 0
When this Operator is assigned to the HR Office, increases HR contacting speed by +35%, and increases Clue collection speed in the Reception Room by +5% for each additional Recruitment slot (does not count default slots).
'Obvious Deception'
Trading Post · Elite 2
When this Operator is assigned to a Trading Post, each Operator in the Dormitory grantsWorldly Plight+1, and for every 1pointWorldly Plight, grant +1% order acquisition efficiency

Outfits

Elite 1
Default Outfit
Art by Skade
Elite 2
Default Outfit
Art by Skade
Pale Rising Moon
0011 Craft/VI
Art by Skade
Store

Voice lines

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Appointed as Assistant: Hm. So this is the place you work, Doctor? Marvelous, truly marvelous. Allow me, then, for a brief moment, so that I can consult my feng shui crash-course guidebook…
Talk 1: I might sound like a braggart, but beyond a little kickboxing in a scuffle, I can rustle up meals, practice acupuncture, and divine with feng shui. And the list goes on: working masonry, farming, fishing, I'm a maestro of all kinds! Just give the order, and I'll see everything through.
Talk 2: D-Doctor, I was a little idle, and went to make myself useful at HR, and by carelessness glimpsed at a few operator files, and by chance… Er, by no means do I intend to pry into a fellow operator's privacy, Doctor, but could that FEater be the very star of 'Fiends of the Gods Reincarnated Immortal' herself? Truly? Could I go get an autograph?
Talk 3: Who was my master? Hmm, a question as complex as a showdown of Yanese cuisines. Normally I'd refrain from answering that, as slipping up would get me beaten sideways. That said... you need only know, Doctor, I'm the last descendant of the Lien line. Ah, but my family name's not Lien. It's Ch'u.
Talk after Promotion 1: Heavens be praised... Miss Dusk really did come to Rhodes Island with us, then? Truth be told, my recollection's quite fuzzy now, yet I have the vague impression that within her painted dreams, I had a peek into my own miserable future... Ah, look at me, carried away by my emotions again. I say it's high time we set aside the nonsense and look forward. Now, You be careful too, Doctor.
Talk after Promotion 2: Now, now, Doctor, don't worry about me. I and the Infected do get along well. Back at my old place, a Catastrophe once struck not too far away. It frightened all of us, seeing the world go pitch black. My master remarked then that Catastrophes were Heaven's false charge against the human realm. Ah, truly a bitter thing.
Talk after Trust Increase 1: Benefactor Lava? Yes, I call her my benefactor. She once saved me, and as time went on, it became second nature. Throughout my life I've been saved thrice, and every time, I engrave it upon my soul. The gloompincer incident, you mean? No, not that. She showed to me a path, and that was true grace beyond all.
Talk after Trust Increase 2: Say, Doctor, are people able to leave their past behind like water under the bridge? Certainly not, right? But if the bonds you once left behind still hold fast, what ought you do? You've no idea either? Well, then. It seems we're companions in our misery. Here, what say we crack some sunflower seeds?
Talk after Trust Increase 3: Countless, they were, the ancient parasol trees about Kou-wu City. Oh, just reminiscing all of a sudden. I remember the leaves scattered across the ground come fall, when my parents would visit me from the country. Only then would my strict master speak nothing but good, and I would be spared of my seniors' bully for a moment. No, no, just reminiscing.
Idle: Hmm. I've been pondering a fan for you too, but what ought we write on it?
Onboard: My codename? It's 'nothing' worth mentioning here. And you, fine soul, are the Doctor? That is to say, my new boss? Ah. Pleasure to meet you. How can I be of service? Perhaps you would like a back massage? Or some chiropractic maybe?
Watching Battle Record: Ho. what a hundredfold bouquet of martial prowess. You've got my eyes wide open now!
Promotion 1: A promotion and a raise?! Ohh, ohh, I thank you, Doctor, in all respects possible! Be it for you, I would brave hell and high waters... That said, how much might my wages be growing by?
Promotion 2: Sooner or later, I plan to return to Kou-wu City and set that last unsettled debt in my book straight. My only worry is I may invite trouble and sweep others up in its path. You know this, dear Doctor, and yet you still wish to bestow such partiality on me...? Your kindness toward me is a grace, and I will never, in eternity, forget it.
Added to Squad: Very well! Doctor, I'll see to it that you have nothing at all to worry about.
Appointed as Squad Leader: Me, the captain? Hold one moment, just let me find my secret tomes for the art of war…
Depart: As they say, all have their own methods, whether arms against a force or earth to a waterspout. There'll be a way!
Begin Operation: I'm witnessing fiends, one and all! Quite frightening!
Selecting Operator 1: Might you need me?
Selecting Operator 2: Here! Right here!
Deployment 1: Alright! Leave this to me!
Deployment 2: The Doctor, you are! What a sagacious decision!
In Battle 1: Mind at ease, thoughts at peace.
In Battle 2: A perfect technique makes freedom to act!
In Battle 3: The moon waxes and wanes. The fan opens and shuts!
In Battle 4: Now, if I may have the honor to see your move first…
4-star Result: More hands bring more fuel for the fire. When we concert our efforts together, yes, we truly can burn the sky a red to rival sunsets. Now that's what I call a feat!
3-star Result: As they say, those of just ways have much support, and those of lost ways find little. Seen as such, it was a victory preordained.
Sub 3-star Result: Pursue not the desperate. Suppose anything troublesome should happen, we'll just bear it together.
Operation Failure: Go on ahead, everyone. No worries. My runaway act is first in class. I'll be just fine.
Assigned to Facility: Oh-hoh, Rhodes Island truly is a wondrous land. I feel quite dizzy just looking.
Tap: Hoh? What's this for exactly, Doctor?
Trust Tap: Doctor, what say I teach you a move or two?
Title: Arknights.
New Year's blessing: Come one, come all! Ah, hello, Doctor! Nice to see you here on such a holiday. The rest area's full of people, so I thought I'd issue some secret little tomes to life, at low prices to boot! Good tidings to all, won't you agree? Oh, speaking of which, Have you been sleeping well recently? I just so happen to have a copy of 'Winter Sleep-Aiding Breathing and Respiration Techniques'. What say you have a look?
Greeting: Well, if it isn't the Doctor! What a happy coincidence!
Birthday: Ah, Doctor, I've rustled up a divination for you, the grams are written here on this fan. They signify this fresh year ahead of you will be a smooth sail, with waves and winds both on your side... You don't believe me? Not unless I give you a performance with this fan? I'd be put at a loss, you know, given my mere modest speck of kickboxing artistry. But you are the boss, your word is the law.
Anniversary Celebration: My master did tell me I was suited to martial arts, but she never taught of any place where you could use it, only that we shouldn't let down the conscience... Ah, I'm just thinking. If I'd not come to Rhodes Island, I'd probably be in Lungmen running a gym, I suppose? But all moneymaking aside, I fear I'd never have used this fan again.

Upgrade costs

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Promotion

Elite 1Specialist Chip ×4Device ×3Orirock Cube ×4LMD ×20,000
Elite 2Specialist Dualchip ×3Optimized Device ×6Manganese Ore ×10LMD ×120,000

Skill levels

Lv. 2Skill Summary - 1 ×4
Lv. 3Skill Summary - 1 ×4Orirock ×10
Lv. 4Skill Summary - 2 ×6Sugar ×3
Lv. 5Skill Summary - 2 ×6Polyester ×5
Lv. 6Skill Summary - 2 ×6RMA70-12 ×3
Lv. 7Skill Summary - 3 ×6Crystalline Component ×3Coagulating Gel ×3

Mastery: Cautious Retreat

M1Skill Summary - 3 ×5Grindstone Pentahydrate ×3Loxic Kohl ×4
M2Skill Summary - 3 ×6Polymerized Gel ×3Orirock Concentration ×7
M3Skill Summary - 3 ×10Bipolar Nanoflake ×4Incandescent Alloy Block ×4

Mastery: Wax and Wane

M1Skill Summary - 3 ×5Orirock Concentration ×3Grindstone ×4
M2Skill Summary - 3 ×6Incandescent Alloy Block ×3RMA70-24 ×5
M3Skill Summary - 3 ×10Polymerization Preparation ×4Polymerized Gel ×5

Module: 'Shelter from the Rain' (MER-X)

Stage 1Module Data Block ×2Keton Colloid ×3LMD ×40,000
Stage 2Module Data Block ×2Data Supplement Stick ×20Cutting Fluid Solution ×4LMD ×50,000
Stage 3Module Data Block ×2Data Supplement Instrument ×8Crystalline Circuit ×5LMD ×60,000