Mr. Duncan
Who is Mr. Duncan?
Mr. Duncan is a 5-star Beast-afflatus DPS carry who provides [Veteran Arsenal] bullets to allies on critical hits or enemy defeats, while accumulating [Ceremonious] stacks to power up his Ultimate. He has naturally high critical stats and his rotation is built around landing crits to generate [Bullet] counters and gain Moxie, then firing off a large critical Ultimate. Prydwen notes he has to compete with absolute damage monsters at his rarity tier and in the 5-star bracket, leaving him as a mid-range crit carry whose Ultimate nuke is his main selling point.
Kit Summary
When Mr. Duncan's attacks Crit or defeat an enemy, all allies gain a [Bullet] counter from his arsenal — a passive team buff that triggers frequently given his high crit stats.
Accumulated through his attacks and Insight passives; stack buildup empowers his Ultimate to deal its maximum burst damage.
Critting a certain number of times generates Moxie, naturally cycling his Ultimate without external Moxie support.
His primary damage delivery is through a large single-target or AoE Ultimate — his incantation damage is secondary to his burst rotation.
Build Guide
🔮 Best Relic / Echo Set
Resonance: Critical Rate and Critical DMG are the priority to maximise his [Veteran Arsenal] trigger rate and his Ultimate crit burst. Ultimate Might resonance supports his nuke-focused rotation.
⚔ Best Light Cone / Weapon
Brave New World (BiS, prydwen): 18% Ultimate Might with stacking Incantation Might suits his crit-into-Ultimate rotation perfectly. Stray Off the Path (alternative): 16% Critical Rate and 18-36% Critical DMG stack well with his naturally high crit stats for a pure crit-stat approach.
📊 Substats Priority
👥 Best Teams
Crit Beast team: Mr. Duncan + Desert Flannel + Tennant + Bkornblume — Desert Flannel covers healing and ATK% buffs; Tennant provides shields and Reality DMG boosts; Bkornblume debuffs.
Budget crit team: Mr. Duncan + Sonetto + Lorelei + sustain — both free supports; Lorelei's Crit DMG% buff amplifies his Ultimate crit ceiling.
F2P Verdict
Mr. Duncan is a limited 5-star. Brave New World is the recommended psychube. His self-sufficient Moxie generation means he does not require expensive Moxie-feeding supports, reducing team resource pressure. A reasonable investment for F2P players who need a Beast DPS with independent cycling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Mr. Duncan generate Moxie?
He generates Moxie by landing critical hits — after a certain number of crits in a round he gains +1 Moxie automatically. His naturally high Critical Technique makes this self-sustaining, so he does not need dedicated Moxie-generating supports like Sonetto to cycle his Ultimate.
What are [Veteran Arsenal] bullets?
Whenever Mr. Duncan crits or defeats an enemy, all allies receive a [Bullet] counter from his arsenal. These bullets provide passive team buffs — the exact effect scales with his skill level. The crit trigger condition means a well-built Mr. Duncan generates bullets frequently every round.
How does he compare to other Beast DPS?
He is a mid-tier Beast DPS. Tennant offers stronger shielding and team Reality buffs in the same Beast slot. For players without premium Beast DPS options, Mr. Duncan is a solid carry, but players with Tennant or top-tier carries should reserve him for situations where the [Bullet] team buff adds meaningful value.