Sputnik
Who is Sputnik?
Sputnik is a 3-star Star-afflatus Controller whose niche is Moxie drain through her [Counter] mechanic. Unlike aliEn T, she does not have innate [Taunt], so she must be hit for her Counter to fire — draining 1 Moxie from the attacker and applying 2-round [Disarm] and [Silence]. Her single-target Ultimate deals 350% Mental DMG and applies [Disarm] and [Silence] for 2 rounds. She performs best against a single powerful enemy and is less AP-hungry than aliEn T because her Counter runs autonomously, but her Moxie drain is inconsistent without guaranteed hit triggers.
Kit Summary
When hit, drains 1 Moxie from the attacking enemy and applies 2-round [Disarm] + [Silence]; lasts 2 rounds passively without consuming AP.
350% Mental DMG plus [Disarm] and [Silence] for 2 rounds on the target — strong single-boss disruption tool.
Build Guide
🔮 Best Relic / Echo Set
HP and DEF resonance to improve survivability and ensure she stays alive to proc her Counter repeatedly.
⚔ Best Light Cone / Weapon
His Bounden Duty: High base ATK compensates for her low stats and adds 12% DMG Bonus, improving both her Counter and Ultimate damage output.
📊 Substats Priority
👥 Best Teams
Budget Moxie-control setup: Sputnik + aliEn T + carry + healer — aliEn T's [Taunt] redirects hits onto him while Sputnik's Counter fires independently; pair together for layered disruption.
F2P Verdict
Available from the standard gacha pool at 3-star rarity. Low investment required; Insight I provides useful passive improvements. Best used in specific low-rarity challenge content.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Sputnik different from aliEn T?
aliEn T actively enters [Taunt] to redirect attacks, while Sputnik's Counter fires when she is hit naturally — no taunt means she relies on enemies targeting her, making her Moxie drain less consistent but less AP-hungry.
When should I use Sputnik?
She is most effective against a single large enemy where Moxie drain matters and where you can increase the chance she gets hit, either through positioning or pairing with characters who do not draw aggro.