Arcanist

Lucy

★★★★★★

/Intellect/DPS Dynamo

Introduction

Lucy is a 6-star Intellect character in Reverse: 1999. Lucy's role is DPS Dynamo. Damage type: Reality.

On the combined Reverse: 1999 tier list Lucy is S tier, 8th of the 129 characters ranked, from where 4 community tier lists put Lucy.

Other Intellect characters in Reverse: 1999: 6, Aleph, Beryl, Corvus, Door, Enigma and 6 more.

What Lucy does

A Dynamo-spending Reality DPS. Lucy picks up Dynamo whenever anyone on the team gains Moxie or Eureka, and both attacks spend 10 of it for a big bonus: 150% more on Power of Speed, or an extra target or 100% more on Electric Surge.

The Ultimate is a self-buff that enters Pragmatist and loads 2 Charged Ammunition, then follows up with Conservation of Energy.

Profile

An awakened's work. Exhibited at the end of the 1820s, on display to this day—181 years in total. Completed in winter, on the 30th of December. Initially exhibited in the Greater London area of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and later moved to the Laplace Scientific Computing Center.

Dimensions: 74 x 42 15/16 x 22 13/16 inches.

Medium: Steel

Fragrance Notes: Leather, Patchouli, Aluminum Alloy, Rust, Hay, Laurel Leaves

Afflatus: Metallic Wisdom [Intellect], Scientific Progress

Lucy's birthday is December 30.

Stories

Bronze Key

A relatively new bronze key, indistinguishable from most ordinary keys, worn around the neck of the interviewee to become an unignorable visual focus on her person. We tried to explore the significance of the key with the interviewee, who directly demonstrated to our editor how she uses it to open and close her maintenance compartment with a swift series of motions.

Portable Data Storage Devices

A data storage unit currently under development. The interviewee is one of its exclusive internal testers. The design piqued our interest as its design and usage were different from floppy disks and it showed a symmetrical and elegant structure.

The interviewee offered a more precise definition of "symmetry": a reliable dual-medium backup solution.

Patent Leather Coat

A practical coat, styled like a military uniform. Though having accompanied the interviewee for many years, it still looks as good as new, with only slight wear at the cuffs and the bottom of the zipper. For the interviewee, this coat is not prized for its warmth, but more for its use as a sort of huge "carry-on bag," carrying multiple batteries within it for emergencies.

Scepter with a Hidden Key

A cane shaped like a key, fully crafted from Arcanist metal. Capped with what is, in fact, a key.

According to the interviewee, thanks to the precise alloy blend, the cane can function as an arcane staff, voltage tester, lightning rod, door latch, or even a crowbar.

Laplace Staff ID Card

Every Laplace employee is notified to collect their unique ID badge after joining up, and even those in the highest position of authority are no exception. Though some are unwilling to wear their ID badge after receiving it, the interviewee clearly isn't one of them.

Experimental Coating Samples

Samples from the coating layer applied to the interviewee's body. Each sample represents a different R&D path, though the differences are imperceptible to the naked eye.

The interviewee asked us to inform readers: this coating was never approved for use in home décor or cookware. Any product claiming such is false advertising—please be cautious.

Three Milliseconds

In 1776, the invention of the steam engine by a shipwright's son born in Renfrewshire, Scotland, which used steam as the lifeblood of mechanical labor, changed the world forever.

In 1826, a locomotive loaded with a gas-vacuum engine climbed Shooter's Hill, and at the same time, a piston with self-awareness was born.

After that, technology began an irreversible march forward, and her body bore the sum of it all—from steam-driven structures to internal combustion engines, then to batteries and induction motors. The glory of technology is immortal, and her body always remained young.

—Until the last day of 1999.

As soon as the first "Storm" fell, the Laplace Scientific Computing Center lost its leader. The subsequent leaders, whether in prestige or ability, were never competent enough to solve the series of problems that followed, and their subordinates faced the chaos and confusion brought about by the rapid change of power.

Someone had to put an end to it all, and to bring Laplace back on track.

The ever-indifferent awakened made such an observation. It took less than three milliseconds:

"The sum of all our past scientific progress does not equal one ten-thousandth of our future scientific progress," she said in her letter of self-nomination.

Laplace Scientific Computing Center <space=2em>Anonymous Suggestion Box

- Suggestion

I propose a two-hour delay on the commencement of the standard work hours. Reason: Working long hours is a drain on both body and soul.

Response: Rejected. Alternative Proposal—It is known that stuffed animals have a relaxing effect on the human brain. Next week, a stuffed animal will be delivered to each employee's desk. An email will be sent to all employees' inboxes, allowing them to choose their preferred type of toy.

- Suggestion

Amend the Labor Contract of the Scientific Computing Center. Article 132 originally states: "Party A shall be responsible for the personal safety of Party B during the term of employment, shall purchase commercial insurance on behalf of Party B according to law, and shall bear all compensation for health and safety incidents during this term of employment." This item should be amended to: "In addition, if the Party B dies in the line of duty, Party A shall compensate the direct relatives supported by Party B and bear their basic living expenses until their complete biological death."

Response: Approved. The amendment will be implemented and refined next month.

- Suggestion

Increase the research funding for our Food and Health Department and improve dietary subsidies. The Food and Health Department should directly guide the cooking activities of the employee cafeteria and regularly carry out healthy food inspection initiatives.

Response: The research funding for the Food and Health Department will be increased. The specific increase will be determined by the Employee Anonymous Satisfaction Survey Report. In addition, Director Milton has assigned Senior Consultant Adler to the Food and Health Department to conduct relevant experimentation.

- Suggestion

Adjust the personnel structure of the Scientific Computing Center to a certain proportion, classify by arcanists and humans, and assign departmental duties according to different factions. I suggest a two-year rotation system so that humans and arcanists can take turns leading the Scientific Computing Center.

No response recorded.

- Suggestion

Improve and enhance the humor system of the head of the Scientific Computing Center.

Response: Further research and adjustments are underway. Please await further notification.

Personality Test

Lucy: ... Recently, there has been a growing fascination with personality tests among young people. Research suggests that deciphering the general types of results can provide insight into the social and emotional needs of individuals at this stage of evolution, and the different categories of identity profiles they fall into.

Pandora Wilson: Are you going to give me a test?

Lucy: That is the idea, as we both seem to have enjoyed this interview to varying degrees. Now, I would like to end this interview with a little game.

Pandora Wilson: Okay, but you're only allowed to ask one question.

Lucy: Alright. Question—do you spend a great deal of your free time exploring various random topics that pique your interest?

Pandora Wilson: Not really.

Lucy: My imaging system has detected a sudden rise in tension on your response graph. Based on this, there is a possibility that you hesitated before answering the previous question, and that your true answer may actually be "yes." Is that correct?

Pandora Wilson: ... Are you testing your new lie detection feature?

Lucy: Indeed, please do not be angry.

Pandora Wilson: I'm not angry. But ... Why are you making a hand motion that resembles an elephant?

Lucy: This is a form of sign language developed by the Department of Mental Health for the hearing impaired, which also has a healing effect. You see, when I make this gesture to you, you quickly stop being angry. It seems that such actions do indeed have a miraculous effect in calming the heart.

Stats

HP32nd of 1326,666
ATK84th of 1321,044
Reality DEF67th of 132505
Mental DEF65th of 132505
Technique4th of 132882
Crit Rate4th of 13229.4%
Crit DMG4th of 132174.1%

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 and levelHPATKReality DEFMental DEFTechniqueCrit RateCrit DMG

Insight 0, level 30HP: 2,266ATK: 355Reality DEF: 172Mental DEF: 172Technique: 630Crit Rate: 21%Crit DMG: 161.5%
Insight I, level 40HP: 3,800ATK: 595Reality DEF: 288Mental DEF: 288Technique: 714Crit Rate: 23.8%Crit DMG: 165.7%
Insight II, level 50HP: 5,666ATK: 888Reality DEF: 430Mental DEF: 430Technique: 798Crit Rate: 26.6%Crit DMG: 169.9%
Insight III, level 60HP: 6,666ATK: 1,044Reality DEF: 505Mental DEF: 505Technique: 882Crit Rate: 29.4%Crit DMG: 174.1%

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

Team

Lucy Ulrich Charon Ezra Theodore

Psychubes

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

Skills

Power of Speed
Incantation 1
1-target attack. Deals 500% Reality DMG. Consume 10 stacks of [Dynamo] to deal Reality DMG +150% for this attack.
It all started with a sling. Then we shot bullets. Now, we're blasting off into space.
Stars
Electric Surge
Incantation 2
Mass attack. Deals 375% Reality DMG to 2 enemies. Consume 10 stacks of [Dynamo] to either attack 1 additional target, or deal Reality DMG +100% if less than 3 enemies are present.
It runs through our veins. It flows between the gears. It never ceases to advance.
Stars
A Step Forward
Ultimate
Self buff. Enters [Pragmatist] for 2 rounds. Gains 1 stack of [Data Iteration]. Loads 2 [Charged Ammunition].
By changing ourselves, we have the power to change the world.

Insight passives

The First Push
Insight I
For every Moxie gained by self, gain 2 stacks of [Dynamo] for self. For every Moxie or Eureka gained by another ally, gain 1 stack of [Dynamo] for self. Whenever a total of 20 stacks of [Dynamo] is gained among all allies, gain [Advancement] for self.
The First Push II
Insight II
Critical Rate +10% when entering battle.
The First Push III
Insight III
Right after casting an Ultimate, gain [Leadership] for 2 rounds and cast [Conservation of Energy], which is considered a rank 2 incantation. Whenever an enemy is defeated, gain 10 stacks of [Dynamo], 1 stack of [Data Iteration], and cast [Conservation of Energy], which is considered a rank 2 incantation (triggers up to 2 times per round).

Portraits

P1The First Push: [Conservation of Energy]'s Reality DMG is increased to 150%; now deals additional damage when the target's current HP is below 75%, and the additional DMG is increased to 100%.
P2A Step Forward: [Pragmatist] and [Leadership]'s durations are increased to 3 rounds, and the Stronger Afflatus Damage Multiplier increase is now 20%.
P3The First Push: [Data Iteration]'s ATK bonus is increased to 6%; and whenever an enemy is defeated, the stacks of [Data Iteration] gained is increased to 2.
P4The First Push: [Conservation of Energy]'s Reality DMG is increased to 200%; the maximum number of times [Conservation of Energy] can trigger when an enemy is defeated is increased to 4 times per round.
P5The First Push: [Data Iteration]'s ATK bonus is increased to 8%, and maximum stacks is increased to 6; and whenever an ally gains 1 Moxie or Eureka, the stacks of [Dynamo] gained is increased to 2.

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

Euphoria

The Dawn Waits at the End of the Stairs

Level 1At the start of the round, if not under a [Pulsing Field] of any level, deploy [Pulsing Field Lv.1]. After casting a reinforced incantation, transfer up to 10 stacks of [Dynamo] into the [Pulsing Field].
Level 2When entering battle, gain 20 stacks of [Dynamo]. After reinforcing an incantation, gain 1 stack of [Data Iteration].
Level 3Gain [Amplified Surge].
Level 4Reinforced incantations no longer consume [Dynamo]. No longer gains [Dynamo] when an enemy is defeated. When under a [Pulsing Field], reinforced incantations additionally deal ([Conservation of Energy]'s Reality DMG x50/70/120%) Reality DMG based on the array's level. When under [Pulsing Field Lv.3], for every stack of [Dynamo] owned, reinforced incantations additionally deal 8% Reality DMG. Reinforced incantations benefit from Ultimate Might at a 100% rate, and for every stack of [Data Iteration] owned, this rate increases by 10%.

Resonance patterns

Placidity: From the start · Default
Elucidation: Resonance 10 · Ultimate Might, Critical Rate, ATK
Genuinity: Resonance 10 · Incantation Might, Critical Rate, ATK
Stupefaction: Resonance 10 · HP, Critical Rate, ATK
Aspirational: Resonance 10 · Critical DMG, ATK
Hyperphrenia: 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 Lucy's board in the Resonance builder.

Terms in this kit

Leadership: [Force Field] effect: Grants Stronger Afflatus Damage Multiplier +20% to other allies (undispellable).
Pragmatist: All attacks are considered to be of a stronger Afflatus. Stronger Afflatus DMG Multiplier +23% (undispellable).
Advancement: At the start of the next round, choose to reinforce one of three incantations. If all three incantations are reinforced, then reinforce the Ultimate instead (undispellable).
Pulsing Field: At the start of the round, Pulsing Field upgrades based on the [Dynamo] transferred into it. At 50+, upgrades into [Pulsing Field Lv.2]. At 120+, upgrades into [Pulsing Field Lv.3]. When Pulsing Field disappears, all [Dynamo] transferred into it are also cleared.
Data Iteration: ATK +8% (stackable up to 6 times, undispellable).
Amplified Surge: After activating [Pulsing Field Lv.3], gains Moxie +1. When under [Pulsing Field Lv.3], all allies gain 3 stacks of [Ciphertext] at the start of the round. When an ally attacks, the attack gains Incantation Might +(number of [Dynamo] stacks held x0.6%). When a Reality DMG ally attacks, the attack deals an additional (number of [Dynamo] stacks held x8%) Reality DMG. When a Mental DMG ally attacks, the attack gains an additional Incantation Might +(number of [Dynamo] stacks held x0.6%).
Charged Ammunition: Right before attacking, gain 5 stacks of [Dynamo] (-1 stack after trigger).
Pulsing Field Lv.1: All allies gain DMG Bonus +15% for 3 rounds.
Pulsing Field Lv.3: All allies gain Ultimate Might +35%, Incantation Might +25%, and DMG Bonus +15% for 2 rounds.

Upgrade costs

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Insight

Insight ISharpodonty ×18,000Page of Mineral Wealth ×3Page of Starlit Ascent ×3Silver Ore ×6Esoteric Bones ×5
Insight IISharpodonty ×40,000Scroll of Mineral Wealth ×5Scroll of Starlit Ascent ×5Solidus ×3Salted Mandrake ×6
Insight IIISharpodonty ×200,000Tome of Mineral Wealth ×8Tome of Starlit Ascent ×8Glowing Mothwing ×6Golden Fleece ×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 ×5Silver Ore ×5
Level 4Moment of Dissonance ×5Spell of Banishing ×6Solidus ×3
Level 5Brief Cacophony ×5Esoteric Bones ×3Cicada Wings ×4
Level 6Sharpodonty ×30,000Brief Cacophony ×5Golden Beetle ×3
Level 7Brief Cacophony ×6Biting Box ×4
Level 8Brief Cacophony ×6Salted Mandrake ×4Spell of Fortune ×6
Level 9Brief Cacophony ×8Goose Neck ×5Rough Silver Ingot ×8
Level 10Interlaced Shudder ×1Sonorous Knell ×5Bifurcated Skeleton ×8Prophetic Bird ×8
Level 11Interlaced Shudder ×1Sharpodonty ×120,000Sonorous Knell ×5Golden Compass ×4
Level 12Interlaced Shudder ×1Sonorous Knell ×6Silver Bullet ×4Biting Box ×5
Level 13Interlaced Shudder ×1Sonorous Knell ×6Incorrupt Monkeypaw ×5Bifurcated Skeleton ×6
Level 14Interlaced Shudder ×1Sonorous Knell ×8Mistilteinn ×2Glowing Mothwing ×4
Level 15Interlaced Shudder ×1Sonorous Knell ×8Golden Fleece ×3Watch Core ×4