
Caster
Nightmare
★★★★★
Victoria
Introduction
Nightmare is a 5-star character in Arknights. Nightmare's class is Caster. Faction: Victoria.
On the combined Arknights tier list Nightmare is C tier, 372nd of the 410 characters ranked, from where 3 community tier lists put Nightmare.
What Nightmare does
Two very different setups. With her first skill she dodges 45% of Physical and Arts attacks and her attacks heal up to two allies, while her second puts up to five enemies under a 60% Slow for 10 seconds and deals True damage the farther they move.
Profile
Nightmare is a female Feline. Her birthday is Jun. 1, and she stands 156cm tall. Nightmare is voiced by Elivia in Chinese, Triya Leong in English, Rie Takahashi in Japanese, and Yi Sae-ah in Korean. Lpip drew her.
Stories
8Basic Info
[Code Name] Nightmare
[Gender] Female
[Combat Experience] 6 Months
[Place of Birth] Victoria
[Date of Birth] Jun. 1
[Race] Feline
[Height] 156cm
[Infection Status]
Visible internal blotches, infection confirmed.
Physical Exam
[Physical Strength] Normal
[Mobility] Standard
[Physical Resilience] Normal
[Tactical Acumen] Normal
[Combat Skill] Standard
[Originium Arts Assimilation] Excellent
Profile
Gloria Rebel Pasbelletti is a Victorian operating under the code name Nightmare. Before her induction into Rhodes Island, she was a college student with two specialties: advanced medical Arts and intervention counseling. Skilled in both medical and combat Arts, she currently works in Rhodes Island's triage section.
Note: She is a good candidate for Special Management. The paperwork has been signed by Lena and is effective immediately.
Clinical Analysis
Imaging test for this Operator showed blurry outline of internal organs with visible unusual dark spots. Unusually high concentration of Originium particles were present in her circulation, indicating signs of infection and confirming her as infected at this stage.
[Cell-Originium Assimilation] 16%
Surveillance is recommended for rare cases like this.
[Blood Originium-Crystal Density] 0.33u/L
Infection is in mid-stage and continues to spread. First-level medical plan recommended. Pathological Monitoring Protocol Label: Red (signed by Dr. Kal'tsit, see medical file for more detail).
Archive File 1
[Gloria]
Attempting to analyze Gloria is a long and difficult process ('Gloria,'her real name, is used in this report at her own request). In many therapy sessions, she clearly felt anxiety and panic, refusing to answer any questions in one session, leaving communication at a standstill. Using flowers and aromatherapy to relax her has been extremely effective thus far. After she understood the significance of her treatment and that none of the content of her sessions would be made public, her true meek nature gradually started to show.
Archive File 2
[Gloria's Background]
Gloria was born in a small, artsy city in Victoria. Her mother worked at the local hospital. Gloria did not show interest in Originium until middle school. Although she has shown a unique talent for it in her tests at Rhodes Island, she still does not want to deal with it.
Gloria worked hard to become a medical student, either due to her mother's expectation or her own desire. However, her infection disrupted her future plans. Today, Gloria is still unable to recall how she got infected (it is worth noting her sessions all alluded to an alternate personality, 'Nightmare,' and it seemed only 'Nightmare' could recall how it happened). Temporary memory loss is a common symptom of Oripathy, so all investigations should take that into account.
According to our intel, Gloria had at least six months of combat experience before joining Rhodes Island. Her militant 'Nightmare' personality seems to be the one behind the stint.
Archive File 3
[Gloria's Arts and Staff]
Because of her studies on the medical application of Originium and her experiences as an infected, she can use medical arts to heal her teammates while also adept at combat arts. Her ability to do many types of arts is the basis for her role at Rhodes Island.
According to Gloria's own account, the staff her father left her has its own power. A number of tests done by warlock Operators has found the staff can increase the effectiveness of healing arts, but they must be performed in a manner similar to hypnosis. Feedback from test subjects also indicated they almost always dreamed in this hypnotized state. According to observation, the subjects quickly entered REM state, but did not experience other aspects of a normal sleep cycle. They remained in this state until awakened.
Archive File 4
[Gloria and Nightmare]
It is not unusual for Oripathy to cause Multiple Personality Disorder, but Gloria, who is currently on a conservative treatment plan, is different from other Operators in stable condition. Her condition has a major hurdle: In moments where Gloria loses control, the very aggressive Nightmare takes over.
However, studies have indicated that Nightmare is the dominant personality and is very much awake inside Gloria. They have even seen Nightmare trying to regain control over her body.
The medical team was unable to assimilate Gloria and Nightmare into one personality despite counseling. Should we continue to let her work for Rhodes Island when she still has Nightmare? A doctor will have to develop a relationship with Gloria before we can make that decision.
Note: Dr. Kal'tsit made this statement about Gloria:
'Integrating her personalities is her only option.'
However, she did not specify which personality would become dominant after assimilation.
Stats
- HP336th of 4551,510
- ATK195th of 455622
- DEF369th of 455120
- RES25th of 45220
- Block1
- DP cost247th of 44620
- Redeploy70s
- Attack interval238th of 4551.6s
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: 658ATK: 281DEF: 45RES: 10Block: 1DP: 18Redeploy: 70Interval: 1.6
- Elite 0 Lv. 50HP: 941ATK: 396DEF: 77RES: 10Block: 1DP: 18Redeploy: 70Interval: 1.6
- Elite 1 Lv. 70HP: 1223ATK: 522DEF: 107RES: 15Block: 1DP: 20Redeploy: 70Interval: 1.6
- Elite 2 Lv. 80HP: 1510ATK: 622DEF: 120RES: 20Block: 1DP: 20Redeploy: 70Interval: 1.6
Base values before trust, potentials and modules. Full trust adds ATK +70.
Trait
- Deals Arts damage
Skills
2
Drain Soul
Manual trigger · Auto recovery · Unlocks at Elite 0LevelEach attack restores the HP of at most 2 allies by 100% of damage dealt to enemies
- SP cost
- 80
- Initial SP
- 50
- Duration
- 60s

Night Phantom
Auto trigger · Auto recovery · Unlocks at Elite 1LevelApplies the Nightmare effect to up to 5 enemies within range: Decreases the Movement Speed of affected enemies by -60% for 10 seconds, and makes them suffer True damage proportional to the distance they move during this effect
- SP cost
- 20
- Initial SP
- 0
Talents
1Dual Personality
- Elite 1
- Obtains 20% Physical and Arts Dodge when equipped with skill 1; Obtains 9% ATK when equipped with skill 2
- Elite 1 · Potential 5
- Obtains 25% (+5%) Physical and Arts Dodge when equipped with skill 1; Obtains 12% (+3%) ATK when equipped with skill 2
- Elite 2
- Obtains 40% Physical and Arts Dodge when equipped with skill 1; Obtains 15% ATK when equipped with skill 2
- Elite 2 · Potential 5
- Obtains 45% (+5%) Physical and Arts Dodge when equipped with skill 1; Obtains 18% (+3%) ATK when equipped with skill 2
Potentials
- Potential 2
- DP Cost -1
- Potential 3
- Redeployment Time -4 sec
- Potential 4
- ATK +26
- Potential 5
- Improves Talent
- Potential 6
- DP Cost -1
Modules
1
'The Double' (CCR-Y)
Unlocks at Elite 2 Lv. 50StageStatsTraitTalent- Stage 1Stats: ATK +30, ASPD +3Trait: Gain 1 SP when normal attacks hit an elite or leader enemy.
- Stage 2Stats: ATK +40, ASPD +4Trait: Gain 1 SP when normal attacks hit an elite or leader enemy.Talent: Obtains 45% Physical and Arts Dodge when equipped with skill 1; Obtains 18% ATK when equipped with skill 2
- Stage 3Stats: ATK +50, ASPD +5Trait: Gain 1 SP when normal attacks hit an elite or leader enemy.Talent: Obtains 50% Physical and Arts Dodge when equipped with skill 1; Obtains 20% ATK when equipped with skill 2
To unlock
- During battle, have Nightmare use Night Phantom a total of 12 times (excluding Support Units)
- Clear Main Theme S4-1 with a 3-star rating; You must deploy your own Nightmare, and cannot include any other Caster Operators as members
Module record
CONSULTATION RECORDING N-02 20:37
Are you feeling better now, Gloria?
A bit. I'm sorry, it happened again...
That's alright. Are the flowers and fragrances here able to calm you down?
Yes...
Is 'Nightmare' causing your panic?
I don't know.
Gloria, for this consultation, I'd like to chat with you. I'll need you to try not to let 'Nightmare' come out. Can you do that?
I... I can try.
Good, I trust in you. If she's about to come out, you warn me as loudly as you can, okay?
Mm. Let's begin. Last consultation, you said you were awake while 'Nightmare' came out. What did it feel like, during that time?
It felt like... like I was sitting in front of a big screen. The sounds, and pictures... were all really clear, but I wasn't able to do anything.
You did something to take back control of your body. Can you describe that?
I ran and ran, and there were all these threads pulling at me, sticky, and dark, and I was pulling those threads... [COUGH], [COUGH]!
Gloria, are you alright? You have a very bad cough there.
Could I have a cup of water, doctor?
Here.
Thank you.
Let's continue. Were you doing that because you don't like 'Nightmare' occupying your body? So you'd like to get rid of her?
No, I just feel... helpless. Like if I don't do this, I'll lose something.
What do you think of 'Nightmare'?
She's different from me. She does things I can't do. It scares me a little.
Do you consider the two of you independent from each other?
Probably.
Suppose, and this is only me supposing, that one day, out of the two of you, only you were left. How would you feel?
I don't know... [COUGH] Sorry, I need more water.
Relax, it's okay. Now, we're going to try a slightly different method for our chat.
I'm going to have you recall some quite deep memories. Don't worry, I promise it can't hurt you in any way.
Mm. Watch my three fingers carefully. One by one, I'll bend them down, and they'll sink slowly into the deepest parts of your mind.
Three.
Two.
One.
Are you Gloria?
Yes.
Gloria, can you recall when 'Nightmare' first emerged?
I don't remember exactly when, just... that night, I had a bad dream.
A bad dream?
Mm, I dreamed there was a white wall, with very bright corridor lights, and lots of people, and a lot of blood... and then, she appeared.
So she first appeared in your dream?
Yes.
Was she doing anything?
I remember, I dreamed she... saved me.
She saved you? And did she do anything else?
Ah... [COUGH]! Water, I need...
Calm down, take me through slowly.
Here, agh! That's my hand!
Heh. Heheh.
'Nightmare'! But why wasn't there any sign?
Oh, Gloria clearly warned you, you just didn't notice. What did you think? My imitation of her's quite a good one, isn't it?
Requesting backup! 'Nightmare', Hush, not loud. Now, do you think that really was a bad dream? And just which of us could be after the Originium?
The twinflower, the doublet... truth and lie. How are you supposed to tell them apart?
Alright, now listen to me. Hand over the Originium..., RECORDING ENDS HERE.
Base skills
2
Caster Expert α
Training Room · Elite 0When this Operator is assigned to be the Trainer in the Training Room, Caster Operators' Specialization training speed +30%

Psychology
Office · Elite 2When this Operator is assigned to the HR Office, HR contacting speed +40%
Outfits
4
Elite 1
Default Outfit
Art by Lpip

Elite 2
Default Outfit
Art by Lpip

Light and Shadow
EPOQUE/IV
Art by Lpip
Event Reward

The Ferry Girl
Unveiling of Devotion/II
Art by Studio Montagne
Store
Voice lines
38Show all 38 lines
- Appointed as Assistant
- Um, it hurts my eyes in here... Doctor, could you turn down the office lights a bit? I'm not so used to bright rooms...
- Talk 1
- Um, did you really bring me here to be an Operator? Not to keep a watch on me? What about that doctor, Miss Kal'tsit? What is she going to do to me...?
- Talk 2
- My staff was passed down to me by my father. Its magic does something called 'Evernight' to those it touches. Anyone trapped in that illusion will... have trouble waking up the next day...
- Talk 3
- I'm used to being alone. When I feel lonely, I'll just talk to myself. Eheh... Hmm? Is that weird?
- Talk after Promotion 1
- Stare deeply into my eyes. Feeling sleepy, aren't you? Hehe... Now, wouldn't you like to do something for me? Tell me, where does Rhodes Island store all its Originium?
- Talk after Promotion 2
- You called for me? Oh yes, my disease is worsening. That's because you wouldn't give me your Originium, which means now this body is gradually disintegrating... So, just what should we do, Doc-tor?
- Talk after Trust Increase 1
- Um, please let me apologize! I mean, erm, I m-might still end up saying something weird, but please don't get angry... I just have no way to control 'her'…
- Talk after Trust Increase 2
- Say, Doctor, if I were to suddenly end you, right here, how would everyone else react...? Argh! Grgh! No! I have to stop myself from... Hehe, I really would like to see it...
- Talk after Trust Increase 3
- Doctor, don't you get tired of it, from time to time? Your work,life, feelings, everything... What would you say to just forgetting all of it, all at once? With my power, things like that can be arranged...
- Idle
- Your sleeping face is so cute, it makes me want to...
- Onboard
- I'm Nightmare... Ah, that's a code name. My real name is Gloria. But, if you don't mind, I'd rather you call me that... I think my code name... is kind of scary...
- Watching Battle Record
- You're making me stronger... but why...?
- Promotion 1
- I came here as a patient, to get treatment for my disease. But now, I'm given to understand that that doctor wants me to fight for you, doesn't she?
- Promotion 2
- Don't you think I'm only barely qualified for this promotion? Not that it matters, go ahead and call your shots. At this point, I'm just lucky to even be alive.
- Added to Squad
- Alright, I'm coming.
- Appointed as Squad Leader
- I can't do this alone...
- Depart
- What sorts of incredible powers will you show me? I can't wait to see.
- Begin Operation
- So these are our enemies? Well, well, you look like fun.
- Selecting Operator 1
- Um, is there anything to eat?
- Selecting Operator 2
- Say, why don't you let me take you on?
- Deployment 1
- This is... the battlefield...!
- Deployment 2
- Ah, the battlefield. How I missed you.
- In Battle 1
- Ahaha, why so serious?
- In Battle 2
- Come on, relax for me.
- In Battle 3
- May you have sweet dreams...
- In Battle 4
- You'll run if, if you know what's good for you.
- 4-star Result
- Victory... Always so refreshing.
- 3-star Result
- Well, sorry, but this is the end I prepared for you.
- Sub 3-star Result
- We won. What more could you ask for?
- Operation Failure
- What... have I done...
- Assigned to Facility
- I'll be fine in the corner...
- Tap
- Argh...
- Trust Tap
- D-did I do something bad again...? J-Just, please let me apologize. I'm so, sooo sorry...
- Title
- Arknights.
- New Year's blessing
- Happy New Year, Doctor... My wish? Good health, so that I can help you out more... Ah, well, then my wish is for this wish not to come true so easily.
- Greeting
- Good morning, Doctor.
- Birthday
- Happy birthday, Doctor! It must be hard always carrying such heavy responsibilities, you deserve a break. Come closer, close your eyes, and let me bring you sweet dreams... Doctor?! S-Stay back, don't listen to me!
- Anniversary Celebration
- Rhodes Island feels so lively today. I like this sort of energetic atmosphere... Huh? A party? Er, maybe not... I'm happy enough watching everybody enjoy themselves...
Upgrade costs
Open in the plannerPromotion
- Elite 1
Caster Chip ×4
Orirock Cube ×7
Oriron ×3
LMD ×20,000 - Elite 2
Caster Dualchip ×3
Sugar Lump ×7
Manganese Ore ×14
LMD ×120,000
Skill levels
- Lv. 2
Skill Summary - 1 ×4 - Lv. 3
Skill Summary - 1 ×4
Orirock ×10 - Lv. 4
Skill Summary - 2 ×6
Sugar ×3 - Lv. 5
Skill Summary - 2 ×6
Polyester ×5 - Lv. 6
Skill Summary - 2 ×6
Integrated Device ×3 - Lv. 7
Skill Summary - 3 ×6
Loxic Kohl ×3
Aketon ×3
Mastery: Drain Soul
- M1
Skill Summary - 3 ×5
Manganese Trihydrate ×3
Integrated Device ×2 - M2
Skill Summary - 3 ×6
RMA70-24 ×3
Manganese Trihydrate ×5 - M3
Skill Summary - 3 ×10
Polymerization Preparation ×4
White Horse Kohl ×5
Mastery: Night Phantom
- M1
Skill Summary - 3 ×5
Grindstone Pentahydrate ×3
Loxic Kohl ×4 - M2
Skill Summary - 3 ×6
Orirock Concentration ×3
Grindstone Pentahydrate ×6 - M3
Skill Summary - 3 ×10
Bipolar Nanoflake ×4
Polyester Lump ×4
Module: 'The Double' (CCR-Y)
- Stage 1
Module Data Block ×2
Oriron Block ×3
LMD ×40,000 - Stage 2
Module Data Block ×2
Data Supplement Stick ×20
RMA70-24 ×4
LMD ×50,000 - Stage 3
Module Data Block ×2
Data Supplement Instrument ×8
Keton Colloid ×5
LMD ×60,000
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