Kjera might appear serene and collected, but don't let that fool you—she's a formidable 5-star Mech-Accord Caster capable of controlling and eliminating foes with surprising finesse. Introduced as the welfare Operator during the Break the Ice event, Kjera offers a distinctive form of Arts damage through her drone companion, which scales its damage the longer it focuses on a target. Her ability to merge steady DPS with crowd-control features makes her an excellent addition to teams seeking reliable, scalable ranged Arts damage.
Unlike the burst-focused Casters in Arknights, Kjera's strategy is more measured. While her basic attacks may not pack the most punch, her short attack interval and the escalating power of her drone make her increasingly lethal as battles prolong. With optimal setups, she can match the performance of Core Casters of similar rarity—and the best part? She's free, making her an invaluable asset for both new and returning players.
Operator Overview
-----------------As part of the Mech-Accord branch, Kjera fights alongside a drone that delivers Arts damage starting at 20% of her ATK, increasing by 15% with each consecutive hit on the same target, up to a maximum of 110%. Coupled with her swift attack rate, this feature grants her remarkable sustained DPS, particularly against stationary or slow-moving adversaries. Notably, Kjera is acquired through her guidebook, or Record Restoration, rather than through banners or gacha mechanics.
This system incentivizes targeting consistency. The longer her drone can lock onto an enemy, the more potent her damage becomes, making her ideal for tackling bosses or mini-bosses that linger within range. However, be cautious; any forced retargeting will reset the ramp-up, so strategic positioning and control are crucial.
Kjera also synergizes well with operators who reduce enemy RES or apply Freeze, enhancing the Cold effect from her S2. Additionally, operators who boost ATK or ASPD can indirectly amplify her drone's effectiveness.
Recommended Synergy:
- Slowers like Angelina or Istina: Extend Cold durations and reduce escape chances
- Freezers like Gnosis: Stack control effects for guaranteed freezes
- Tanky Defenders like Saria: Pin enemies down for drone lock-on consistency
- ATK Buffers like Warfarin or Shamare: Boost her and her drone’s base damage
When deploying Kjera, consider her placement carefully. Her talent requires melee tiles within her range, so analyze the map layout and choose deployment zones that fulfill this requirement without compromising coverage.
Kjera is a silent powerhouse. With her gradually intensifying drone pressure, potential for Cold debuffs, and dependable team-friendly setup, she outperforms expectations for a welfare unit. Whether you're using her for consistent lane control or strategic boss damage, she's equipped to deliver—particularly when positioned and developed strategically.
For enhanced map control and precise drone management, consider playing Arknights on PC with BlueStacks. The improved visuals and quick response time facilitate better positioning, skill timing, and sustained drone pressure, even through the most challenging stages.
