Argus

Arcanist

Argus

★★★★★★

/Plant/DPS Rank Up Support Remove Buffs

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Introduction

Argus is a 6-star Plant character in Reverse: 1999. Argus's role is DPS Rank Up Support Remove Buffs. Damage type: Reality.

On the combined Reverse: 1999 tier list Argus is A tier, 54th of the 129 characters ranked, from where 4 community tier lists put Argus.

Other Plant characters in Reverse: 1999: An-an Lee, Avgust, Bkornblume, Buddy Fairchild, Diggers, Druvis III and 20 more.

What Argus does

A single-target debuffer: Penetrating Eye strips buffs from one enemy and marks it with 10 stacks of Pinpointed, and the Ultimate deepens that mark and gains 30% Penetration and 30% Crit Rate against it. Every incantation Argus casts also buffs the team's damage, by up to 25% at rank 3.

Profile

An arcanist's work. Exhibited in the 1990s for 26 years. Completed in winter on December 11. Exhibited in Texas, United States.

Dimensions: 69 3/10 x 30 7/10 x 16 9/10 in.

Medium: Shotgun

Fragrance note: Leather - Hide, Tolu Balsam, Patchouli, Gunpowder

Afflatus: Unyielding Hard Oak [Plant] Wild Hunt

Argus's birthday is December 11.

Stories

9
Felt Cowboy Hat

An old-fashioned felt cowboy hat, purchased from a store in Houston. Used for many years and bearing plenty of signs of wear.

Choosing a good hat is an art. The interviewee trusts this weathered old companion over the trendier styles.

"The Dazzling Cosmos"

A show-stealing hat. The interviewee claims that flamboyant costumes and dramatic performances are a competition in themselves—performers must earn back the audience's attention through action.

"Think about it—by curtain call, what people remember isn't your marksmanship. It's your hat."

Summers 311A Double-barreled Shotgun

A classic double-barreled shotgun with a simple design. Sold continuously for over a century, it is regarded as one of the quintessential shotgun models. The interviewee purchased this one eight years ago.

The interviewee calls it one of her two "tools of the trade." The other is her eye, which she regrets cannot be maintained like a gun, however, the interviewee has no intention of undergoing any form of eye examination or treatment in the near future.

Snack Belt

One of the circus's best-selling souvenirs. The interviewee isn't surprised—practical and distinctive products always find a market. In the version sold with the belt, the decorations are made of edible gumballs.

"To Argus"

A necklace made of peacock feathers, leather, and metal components, with clear signs of handmade elements.

The green eye-shaped feathers are obviously related to the interviewee's namesake. "It was a gift," the interviewee said, before declining further elaboration.

Old Cowboy Boots

Boots the interviewee brought from home, which unexpectedly turned out to be perfect for stage performances. The downside? Once they were classified as stage props, she had to buy another pair for daily use.

"I carelessly signed these old pals into a life of hard work," she says with a sigh.

Under the Lone Star

People are born here. They die here.

Texas is one wide open space. The plains stretch on forever, offering up their thick black soil to the crops and their vast pastures to the cattle. The air is dry, and the days are long and hot. Summer storms and tornadoes are frequent visitors to the ranch—visitors who leave as quickly as they come. The people here create history and have established a proud way of life, regardless of the changes in the outside world.

They're independent, tough, and rugged. They're used to hard work, to gathering around the barbecue grill, to hand-rolled smokes, and shotguns. They're used to local radio news broadcasts on Friday mornings and "The Tonight Show" at eight in the evening. Highways and railways are the lifeblood of this Lone Star, pumping new trends into valleys and farms. But for those who listen to old country songs, they don't give a damn to disco, rock music, newfangled outfits, or catchy new slogans.

All these new things are annoying noise. They are completely meaningless and tasteless!

—She has always thought this way. She is a true, native Texan.

Town's Message Board

Missing

Our father, Joseph McFarlane, 75, suffers from Alzheimer's disease. On July 15, Joseph left town driving a blue Ford F-150 pickup. He was wearing a blue plaid shirt and gray pants at the time. If you have any information, please contact: XXX-XXXX

False alarm. Dad ran off while we weren't watching. He was just going to the old farm.

Issue resolved—Dad is safe, and so is the pickup.

Problem Resolution!

Need help solving a problem? Whether it's a family problem or a business issue, contact Detective Martinez today. Experienced, efficient, and at your service. Please call: XXX-XXXX

Useless! Nowhere as good as █████

Notice

Bob, you've owed me $500 for three months now. Please pay up by the end of the month, or face the consequences. —Jefferson

Bob ran to El Paso, don't waste your time.

Get in touch with █████, you can't go wrong! She'll take care of it.

Missing

We are looking for our darling daughter, Amelia Freeman, 23, who left home on July 10th. Amelia is 5 feet 6 inches tall, has long blonde hair, brown eyes, freckles, and was last seen wearing a white dress and red sneakers.

We are very worried about her safety. If you have any information, please contact: XXX-XXXX.

Her Loving Parents

Poor girl, hope she's safe.

Contact █████. Seriously, if you need to find someone, just contact her. And if you need a debt collected or some muscle, again, just contact her.

Stop erasing other people's messages, Martinez!

(some other messages)

Amelia asked me to tell you she won't be coming back. She has her own life now. I've returned your money. If you've got a problem with any of this, feel free to come meet me, face to face. —Argus

Helpers Help Themselves

Pandora Wilson: You're quite well known in Texas. Is this your first interview?

Argus: Hm? Of course it is. I'm just a hired hand who comes along, solves problems for folks, takes their money and leaves. That's all.

Argus: I ain't interested in dealing with reporters or people who just wanna flap their gums.

Argus: ... Oh, no offense.

Pandora Wilson: None taken.

Pandora Wilson: I'm sure people really appreciate what you do for them, at least in some towns.

Argus: Yeah, and some hate me 'cause I've taken their land, their horses, or whatever. Like I give two craps.

Argus: In the end, it's all about money, ma'am.

Pandora Wilson: Right, the money—would I be right in assuming this is your sole motivation? I believe some of the people wouldn't see it that way.

Argus: ...

Argus: Sense of justice wears off, ma'am. Ain't no way the five hundredth time you're showered with gratitude and tears feels as good as the first.

Argus: But to a merc, it don't matter. Just do the job and take the reward. I don't think I need to repeat that a fourth time.

Stats

  • HP29th6,732
  • ATK70th1,077
  • Reality DEF37th538
  • Mental DEF52nd520
  • Technique21st515
  • Crit Rate21st17.2%
  • Crit DMG21st155.8%

At Insight III level 60, before Psychube, Resonance and Euphoria. Each bar is measured against the highest value in the Reverse: 1999 roster, and the place is out of every character with that stat.

At each Insight's level cap

  • Insight 0, level 30HP: 2,289ATK: 367Reality DEF: 183Mental DEF: 178Technique: 368Crit Rate: 12.3%Crit DMG: 148.4%
  • Insight I, level 40HP: 3,837ATK: 614Reality DEF: 307Mental DEF: 297Technique: 417Crit Rate: 13.9%Crit DMG: 150.9%
  • Insight II, level 50HP: 5,722ATK: 916Reality DEF: 458Mental DEF: 443Technique: 466Crit Rate: 15.5%Crit DMG: 153.3%
  • Insight III, level 60HP: 6,732ATK: 1,077Reality DEF: 538Mental DEF: 520Technique: 515Crit Rate: 17.2%Crit DMG: 155.8%

Base values before Psychube, Resonance and Euphoria. Each Insight also adds a share of the level 1 stats, which is counted here.

Recommended by the game

The game's goals for Argus: Insight I level 40, then Insight II level 50, then Insight III level 60, then Resonance 5, 10, 13 and 15.

Skills

3
  • Shotgun Shower

    Incantation 1

    1-target attack. Deals 450% Reality DMG, then grants [Empower Incantation II] to self for 2 rounds.

    She seldom cares about the size of the commission, and her pricing is always fair—however, the rewards she seeks are not limited to that.

    Stars
  • Penetrating Eye

    Incantation 2

    1-target debuff. Dispels all [Stats Up] and [Pos Status] on the target, then inflicts 10 stacks of [Pinpointed] on the target for 3 rounds. Only 1 [Pinpointed] debuff can exist on the field at a time.

    Covered by dust, waiting for her arrival.

    Stars
  • No Mark Unstruck

    Ultimate

    1-target attack. Deals 500% Reality DMG to the target. Right before attacking, if the target is in the [Pinpointed] status, increase the [Pinpointed] status by 5 stacks, refresh the duration of the entire stack, and grant Penetration Rate +30% and Critical Rate +30% to this attack.

    Your fear confirms it: you are fully aware of what you've done.

Insight passives

3
  • Miracle of a Hundred Eyes

    Insight I

    After Argus casts a rank 1/2/3 incantation, grant DMG Dealt +10%/15%/25% to all allies for 2 rounds.

  • Miracle of a Hundred Eyes II

    Insight II

    Critical Rate +10% when entering battle.

  • Miracle of a Hundred Eyes III

    Insight III

    Right before the incantations in the AP Area resolve, add a ranked incantation [Grave Digger] to the spell queue based on the total ranks of the incantations played this round. This attack is considered an extra action and prioritizes targets with [Pinpointed]. 3-4 Ranks: Adds a rank 1 incantation. 1-target attack, deals 100% Reality DMG. 5-6 Ranks: Adds a rank 2 incantation. 1-target attack, deals 150% Reality DMG and gains Moxie +1 for self. 7+ Ranks: Adds a rank 3 incantation. 1-target attack, deals 300% Reality DMG and gains Moxie +1 for self. This attack is always a critical hit.

Portraits

5
  1. P1Miracle of a Hundred Eyes: At incantation rank 1/2/3, the Reality DMG of [Grave Digger] is increased to 150%/250%/400%.
  2. P2Penetrating Eye: The base effect of [Pinpointed] is increased to 20%, and each stack beyond the first now inflicts an additional DMG Taken Reduction -2.5% and Critical DEF -2.5%.
  3. P3Miracle of a Hundred Eyes: At incantation rank 1/2/3, the Reality DMG of [Grave Digger] is increased to 200%/350%/500%.
  4. P4Penetrating Eye: The base effect of [Pinpointed] is increased to 25%, and each stack beyond the first now inflicts an additional DMG Taken Reduction -3% and Critical DEF -3%.
  5. P5No Mark Unstruck now deals 700% Reality DMG.

Each duplicate of Argus gives one Artifice, and each Artifice unlocks the next Portrait, up to five.

Euphoria

1

A Hundred Eyes Closed, Yet the Muzzle is Still Warm

  1. Level 1After actively taking an action, gains 5 stacks of [Incantation Bullet].
  2. Level 2[Grave Digger] New Effect: After attacking, grants rank +1 to a random own incantation. At rank 3, [Grave Digger] grants rank +1 to an additional random own incantation.
  3. Level 3▩3%s New Effect: Deals an additional (base Reality DMG x80%) Reality DMG to the target if they are [Pinpointed].
  4. Level 4[Grave Digger] New Effect: For every rank in the AP Area (up to 10 counted), [Grave Digger] deals 50% additional Reality DMG, grants 1 stack of [Ceremonious: Ultimate Might] to self, and has a 10% chance to cast [Grave Digger] an extra time.

Resonance patterns

6
Placidity
From the start · Default
Elucidation
Resonance 10 · Ultimate Might, DMG Bonus
Genuinity
Resonance 10 · Incantation Might, DMG Bonus
Mercy
Resonance 10 · DMG Heal, DMG Taken Reduction
Equanimity
Resonance 10 · HP, Reality DEF, Mental DEF
Equibalance
Resonance 10 · Generalized

Resonance goes up to level 15. Each pattern swaps some Ideas for tuned ones that favour the stats listed beside it. Lay out Argus's board in the Resonance builder.

Terms in this kit

6
Pinpointed
DMG Taken Reduction -25%, Critical DEF -25%. Each stack beyond the first inflicts an additional DMG Taken Reduction -3% and Critical DEF -3%. After being attacked by a rank 1/2/3/rankless incantation, 2/3/4/1 stacks are added to this status. The existing stacks do not refresh in duration when new stacks are added this way; stacks up to 15 times.
Grave Digger
1-target attack. At rank 1/2/3, deals 150%/250%/400% Reality DMG. At rank 2 and higher, gain Moxie +1 for self. At rank 3, this attack is always a critical hit.
Incantation Bullet
When attacking, Incantation Might +35%.
Empower Incantation I
At the start of the round, a random incantation gains rank +1.
Empower Incantation II
At the start of the round, 2 random incantations gain rank +1.
Ceremonious: Ultimate Might
Ultimate Might +3% (up to 100 stacks, undispellable, disappears after casting an Ultimate).

Upgrade costs

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Insight

  • Insight ISharpodonty ×18,000Page of Plantal Vimen ×6Shattered Bones ×6Liquefied Terror ×5
  • Insight IISharpodonty ×40,000Scroll of Plantal Vimen ×10Perpetual Cog ×5Winged Key ×6
  • Insight IIISharpodonty ×200,000Tome of Plantal Vimen ×16Goldbell Spirit Bottle ×6Fruit of Good and Evil ×3

Levels

  • Insight 0, level 1 to 30Sharpodonty ×15,080Dust ×27,700
  • Insight I, level 1 to 40Sharpodonty ×53,250Dust ×100,500
  • Insight II, level 1 to 50Sharpodonty ×137,500Dust ×407,500
  • Insight III, level 1 to 60Sharpodonty ×403,000Dust ×816,400

Resonance

  • Level 2Moment of Dissonance ×5
  • Level 3Moment of Dissonance ×5Spell of Banishing ×6
  • Level 4Moment of Dissonance ×5Magnesia Crystal ×4Solidus ×3
  • Level 5Brief Cacophony ×5Esoteric Bones ×3Fox Tail ×4
  • Level 6Sharpodonty ×30,000Brief Cacophony ×5Golden Beetle ×3
  • Level 7Brief Cacophony ×6Biting Box ×4
  • Level 8Brief Cacophony ×6Golden Grass Incense ×4Perpetual Cog ×4
  • Level 9Brief Cacophony ×8Holy Silver ×6Cicada Wings ×6
  • Level 10Sinuous Howl ×1Sonorous Knell ×5Prophetic Bird ×6Bifurcated Skeleton ×8
  • Level 11Sinuous Howl ×1Sharpodonty ×120,000Sonorous Knell ×5Golden Compass ×4
  • Level 12Sinuous Howl ×1Sonorous Knell ×6Glowing Mothwing ×4Goose Neck ×5
  • Level 13Sinuous Howl ×1Sonorous Knell ×6Silver Bullet ×5Bifurcated Skeleton ×6
  • Level 14Sinuous Howl ×1Sonorous Knell ×8Fruit of Good and Evil ×2Goldbell Spirit Bottle ×4
  • Level 15Sinuous Howl ×1Sonorous Knell ×8Serpent Scepter ×3Bogeyman ×4

Euphoria

  • A Hundred Eyes Closed, Yet the Muzzle is Still WarmKey of Thought ×12Sprout of Fantasy ×40Seed of Inspiration ×200Rheingold ×3

Costumes

3
  • Argus in Original

    Original

    Track it down, chase it down, into the wilderness, until dawn.

  • Argus in All Seeing Light

    All Seeing Light

    One eye is blind, one keen in sight; one eye sees nothing, one sharp as a knife.

  • Argus in Starbound Bounty Hunter

    Starbound Bounty Hunter

    The hunter's bullet never rests—not until it reaches the far-flung stellar belts beyond light-years.

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