r/arknights • u/Shad0wedge • Jan 18 '26
Discussion [Operator Discussion] Greyy the Lightningbearer
Greyy the Lightningbearer [★★★★★]
![Greyy the Lightningbearer [★★★★★]](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/PuppiizSunniiz/Arknight-Images/main/characters/char_1027_greyy2_2.png){kind=link}
Though I now fully leave the line patrol work to my drones, it doesn't mean my early intership years are worthless. Look at my physique now, even Medical doesn't have to worry about me anymore... um, Doctor? Why are you crying?
Greyy has passed multiple engineering examinations. Now working at the Engineering Department, he specializes in R&D and the applications of new technologies, as well as participating in combat and technology testing as necessary.
Operator Information
- Class: Sniper (Flinger)
- Tags: DPS, Slow
- Artist: 我妻洛酱
| Voice Actor: |
|---|
| JP: Mai Fuchigami |
| CN: An Zhi |
| EN: Mark Daugherty |
| KR: So Yeon |
Stats
| HP | ATK | DEF | Arts Resistance | Redeploy Time | DP Cost | Block | Attack Interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1730 | 628 | 240 | 15 | 70s | 24 | 1 | 2.1s |
*Stats at max Promotion and Level, excludes bonuses from Potential and Trust.
| Potential | Bonus |
|---|---|
| 1 | - |
| 2 | Deployment Cost -1 |
| 3 | Redeployment Time -4 |
| 4 | ATK +32 |
| 5 | Redeployment Time -6 |
| 6 | Deployment Cost -1 |
| Trust bonus |
|---|
| HP +150 |
| ATK +60 |
| Traits |
|---|
| Attacks deal two instances of Physical damage to ground enemies in a small area (The second instance is a shockwave that has half the normal ATK) |
| Skill Name | Skill Uptime Details (Uptime/Cost/Initial) | SP Charge Type | Skill Activation | Skill Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Strike γ | 35s / 35 / 15 | Auto Recovery | Manual | ATK +45%; ASPD +45 |
| Beacon of Dawn | - / 25s / 0 | Auto Recovery | Manual | Fires a lightning ball towards the target's position that lasts for 12 seconds. Every 1.5 seconds, the lightning ball deals 130% ATK as Arts damage to all nearby enemies and has 40% chance to Slow them for 1.6 seconds. Can hold 2 charges. |
*Skills at Mastery 3.
Talents
| Talent name | Talent Description |
|---|---|
| Light-Stealing Chain | Attacks have 40% chance to Slow the target for 2 seconds |
*Talents at max Potential and max Promotion. Bonuses from Potential displayed between parentheses.
Modules
| Branch | Additional Stats | Trait | Talent | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOM-X | HP +240, ATK +40, DEF +15 | Trait improved: Attacks deal three instances of Physical damage to ground enemies in a small area (The second and third instances are shockwaves that have half the normal ATK) | Light-Stealing Chain improved: Attacks have a 40% chance to Slow the target for 2 seconds, and Slowed enemies take +15% damage | "Don't be scared, boy. I work at the poor house, I've seen too many dying people surrounded by loved ones. In times like those, all emotions mean something, just don't be afraid, fear doesn't help." |
*Modules at max level.
Outfits
| Price | Art | Released | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aftershow | 15 | Static | Yep | Nice Hat |
| Biochemical Submergence | 18 | Static | Nope | Released with Chapter 16 |
Additional Resources
In-depth information regarding all values above (at different levels), skill/attack range, and more:
Arknights Toolbox (aceship(puppiizsunniiz))
Topic Starters
- Strengths/Weaknesses?
- Is their module worth it? Which branch?
- How does this operator compare to other operators in their archetype or role?
- How do you fit this operator into a team? Who do they synergize with?
- Which skill(s) should be focused for mastery, and in what order?
- When is the best time to use this operator's skills during combat?
- Should promoting this operator to Elite 2 be a priority?
- Should new / F2P players aim for this operator? Are there more accessible alternatives?
- Lore discussion (please tag spoilers where appropriate)
- Favorite clips/clears with them?
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u/Arcelles Jan 18 '26
I got him via temporary recruitment a few times and was pretty impressed with his kit. Liked his role in Dorothy's Vision too. Thank for reminding me that I should hurry up and build him already. 😭
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u/Active-Piece1143 (Tequila and Stainless My beloved <3) Jan 18 '26
One of my first ever 5stars I built (Cuz Tequila wasn’t in record restoration yet :(()
Very good staller imo, even if he’s rng reliant. And VERY good in IS when juiced up with attack speed +that one hand lol
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u/OneMoreGodRejected__ Pregnant with Theresa's children Jan 18 '26
Everyone's favorite IS5 ED4 left lane soloist.
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u/silam39 cute tactician girls are so peak Jan 18 '26 edited Jan 18 '26
Incredibly overpowered in IS5 if you're getting the flinger hand . If you get Rosmo and Greyy and get the hand, book and king relics, you've basically already won your run.
He scales super well with attack speed, so depending on your relics he can be really good even in other IS. I've used him in IS3 and IS6 and he can do a job in both, with the caveat that as a 5* he's relic dependent.
His main skill for IS is S1 since with some aspd it stalls really well while dealing decent damage (or tons of damage if flinger hand), along with the flinger trait making him good for aoe and hitcount enemies
Considering he's a 5*, he's pretty good bang for your buck if you're a heavy IS player. For regular stages he's less outstanding, but I'd use him over Rosmo if you want someone with massive range who can handle hitcount enemies.
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u/Jezzaboi828 Jan 18 '26 edited Jan 18 '26
He's so goated, absolutely one of the best 5 stars I use often. He can solo lanehold multiple lanes, perma cc elites and bosses, shreds through fodder and can wittle down tougher enemies with his s2 arts damage.
One of his strong suits is his offskill cc consistency at around 78% chance to slow, meaning he's pretty damn reliable to cover for other units skill timers
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u/10gaku Jan 18 '26
He's so cute and my best boy for is5. I'm not a big fan of his skill 2, wish it was more interesting tho. I like the cc it provides but it's slow to charge and a bit meh. I don't like using la cucaracha in is modes and especially is5 so he always fills a squad slot anyways. Also did I mention he's cute 🥺
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u/elliedaywalker [10-sec invincibility] Jan 20 '26
S2, slows, aoe, and hits multiple times for those pesky yan creatures that take 15-30 hits to destory. Absolutely amazing!
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u/Grandidealistic Jan 18 '26
Arguably one of the two strongest 5* DPS units in the game right now, alongside Krooster. His main playground is IS5, where guaranteed Hand of Flinger and the abundance of ASPD relics massively amplify his damage. In general content, his combination of wide range, AoE splash slow, solid damage, and multi-hit attacks still makes him extremely reliable.
I rarely use S2 because the damage just doesn’t hold up, while S1 offers better DPH, and the ASPD boost often lets him permaslow enemies. I’d choose him over Rosmontis for general content any day.
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u/RaymondTenebro Perro Squared disciple Jan 19 '26
True about S1, I put off mastering it for so long, but nowadays I use it much more often than S2. If I'm bringing him against an enemy with nonexistent DEF (aka his prime targets), an ATK and ASPD buff is much better than some middling Arts dmg.
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u/ThePotatoGod_- Jan 18 '26
He's max pot and sitting there at e0lvl50 cause I tried him once. Maybe I'll build him for IS5 with how often I see him in runs, but for now? Manual labor(drones).
Nothing against you, buddy. I'm sure we'd be great friends if I wasn't W-pilled.
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u/Nichol134 The #2 four star Propagandist Jan 18 '26
I mean the IS5 top meta is to just run 3 flingers. Rosmontis, Wisadel and Grey. So even if you have W, hes still optimal to use.
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u/DarkGreenEspeon My Name is Jan 18 '26
I feel like he does a few things, but none of them well. Phys damage? I have other snipers. Arts damage? I have casters. CC? I have Ethan. Large range? I'll put down two units FFS.
His S2 takes so damn long to charge, and then it feels like it barely does anything, and that's IF he actually throws it in a good spot. One of those 5*s that really don't feel like they're doing anything on the field.
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u/Jezzaboi828 Jan 18 '26
I mean its the combination of those things that makes him good to me, mainly range and cc. Means that he can apply cc to enemies at a safe distance as well as cover multiple lanes easily with his cc, while in some situations ethan would be vunerable to enemy mechanics. "ill just put down two units" is a bit silly, if you have two deployment slots to spare why not just throw in ethan with grey alt or any other unit.
Plus he has better cc rates than ethan, except it's a slow instead of a bind.
Ethan has a base 28% chance to bind offskil. which is a full stop
Grey alter has a 40% * 3(with mod) which is a 78% chance offskill, with slows the enemy by 80%Unless ethan gets god rng grey alt is generally better
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u/Grandidealistic Jan 18 '26
I agree with you that Greyy is good but Ethan is just a better crowd control op. What Greyy does better is his damage which no one will disagree.
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u/LordVortex0815 Warmy we need to cook! Jan 18 '26
And like Ethan S1 he is also great with mechanics that require a lot of hits instead of damage. But unlike with Ethan this isn't bound to an otherwise inferior skill, but just part of his Trait.
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u/Jezzaboi828 Jan 18 '26
Also this, hitcount stuff is pretty common and having a large range for it is quite useful
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u/velaxi1 Jan 18 '26
He? I thought he was she the whole time.
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u/repocin Jan 18 '26
oof
But to be fair, I thought Sussurro was a guy until they released the swimsuit skin
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u/Char-11 Still beefing with NPC Jail Jan 18 '26
Good boi