What attribute is Catcher?

Catcher is a 4-star Physical operator of the Defender class, from Endfield Industries, wielding a Great Sword, released in version 1.0.

What stat does Catcher scale on?

Catcher's skills multiply ATK. That is read from the scaling rows on the Battle Skill and Ultimate, not from the skill description, so it reflects what the game actually multiplies rather than what the text mentions.

What is the best weapon for Catcher?

OBJ Heavy Burden is the closest fit on the data: it is a 5-star Great Sword with 411 base ATK at level 90, and its skills act on ATK. Industry 0.1 is the best 4-star alternative.

Which gear set should Catcher use?

Eternal Xiranite. Its 3-piece effect is: 3-piece set effect: Wearer's HP +1000. After the wearer applies Amp, Protected, Susceptibility, or Weakened, other teammates gain DMG Dealt +16% for 15s. This effect cannot stack. The 3-piece effect is the only set bonus a gear set has, and it needs three matching pieces; an operator equips four in all (Armor, Gloves and two Kits), so the fourth is free for an off-set piece.

How much does it cost to max Catcher's skills?

Taking one combat skill from level 1 to 12 costs 172,200 T-Creds and 58× D96 Steel Sample 4 among other materials. The Materials tab lists every item per level.

What does Catcher P1 do?

Multi-layered Readiness: Battle skill Rigid Interdiction and ultimate Textbook Assault improved: After hitting the enemy, deals another strike that deals [300 + DEF×5.0] of Physical DMG.

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Catcher

Build guide · Arknights: Endfield

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The best Catcher build in Arknights: Endfield (Version 1.5) is OBJ Heavy Burden with Eternal Xiranite. Updated September 20, 2026

Key facts

The best Catcher build in Arknights: Endfield (Version 1.5) is OBJ Heavy Burden with Eternal Xiranite. 4-star Physical Defender operator.

Rarity: 4★
Attribute: Physical
Class: Defender
Weapon type: Great Sword
Faction: Endfield Industries
Released: Version 1.0 · 2026-01-22
Best weapon: OBJ Heavy Burden
Core set: Eternal Xiranite

Where these rankings come fromThe weapon order, gear sets and Potential verdicts on this tab are prydwen.gg’s, measured in play and condensed to a sentence each. Relative damage figures are ratios against the bottom of each ranking, not absolute numbers, and each one holds only for the Potential and team its row states. Everything else (base stats, skill text, material totals) is read from the game’s own data.

Weapons

5 ranked

BISOBJ Heavy Burden

Ranked first at P5

OBJ Heavy Burden's ideal passives and its rare DEF% Weapon Effect give Catcher much bigger Shields, and DEF scales the rest of his kit too.

411

Base ATK · lv 90

42 at lv 1

Ranked first at P5

OBJ Heavy Burden's ideal passives and its rare DEF% Weapon Effect give Catcher much bigger Shields, and DEF scales the rest of his kit too.

#2Thunderberge

Ranked #2 at P0

Thunderberge's heavy defensive passives, including a shielding boost, raise Catcher's Combo Skill potential a lot, but he cannot use its strong Weapon Effect since his Combo Skill does not heal.

495

Base ATK · lv 90

50 at lv 1

Ranked #2 at P0

Thunderberge's heavy defensive passives, including a shielding boost, raise Catcher's Combo Skill potential a lot, but he cannot use its strong Weapon Effect since his Combo Skill does not heal.

#3Former Finery

Ranked #3 at P0

Former Finery's heavy defensive passives also boost healing, and its Weapon Effect adds an extra heal when Catcher's Battle Skill Protection is hit, giving his sustain a small lift.

495

Base ATK · lv 90

50 at lv 1

Ranked #3 at P0

Former Finery's heavy defensive passives also boost healing, and its Weapon Effect adds an extra heal when Catcher's Battle Skill Protection is hit, giving his sustain a small lift.

#4Seeker of Dark Lung

Ranked #4 at P5

Catcher cannot use Seeker of Dark Lung's Weapon Effect, but its passives, Energy Regen included, still make it worth running if you want more Ultimates over the defensive weapon effects above.

411

Base ATK · lv 90

42 at lv 1

Ranked #4 at P5

Catcher cannot use Seeker of Dark Lung's Weapon Effect, but its passives, Energy Regen included, still make it worth running if you want more Ultimates over the defensive weapon effects above.

#5Industry 0.1

Ranked #5 at P5

Industry 0.1 is a last resort with the right passive stats but at much lower base values, leaving it well behind every other option.

341

Base ATK · lv 90

34 at lv 1

Ranked #5 at P5

Industry 0.1 is a last resort with the right passive stats but at much lower base values, leaving it well behind every other option.

Gear

1 sets

CoreEternal Xiranite

Catcher can't heal, so LYNX is off the table, leaving Eternal Xiranite built for Energy to maximize his Vulnerable and Weaken uptime and occasional team buffs, usually the stronger pick over the extra Stagger from Swordmancer.

3PC3-piece set effect: Wearer's HP +1000. After the wearer applies Amp, Protected, Susceptibility, or Weakened, other teammates gain DMG Dealt +16% for 15s. This effect cannot stack.

Skill priority

Off Field

#1
COMBO SKILL
Max first
#2
ULTIMATE = BASIC ATTACK
Then
#3
BATTLE SKILL
Next

Teams

No composition on the site currently uses Catcher. The best teams page carries the ones that are written up.

Arknights: Endfield 4★ Physical Defender Support

Catcher build summary

Updated September 20, 2026

OBJ Heavy Burden tops the weapon ranking for Catcher at P5, ahead of Thunderberge, Former Finery and Seeker of Dark Lung. That order is prydwen.gg's, measured in play and condensed to a sentence each; every row of it sits under Weapons below.

Run Eternal Xiranite on Catcher.

Skill priority is COMBO SKILL > ULTIMATE = BASIC ATTACK > BATTLE SKILL. The Ultimate costs 80 Ultimate Energy, which is what an Ultimate Gain Efficiency target has to clear.

Role: Support / Sustain
Best weapon: OBJ Heavy Burden
Alternatives: Thunderberge, Former Finery, Seeker of Dark Lung
Gear set: Eternal Xiranite
Skill priority: COMBO SKILL > ULTIMATE = BASIC ATTACK > BATTLE SKILL
Ultimate Energy cost: 80 Ultimate Energy
Key promotion material: 8× Bloodcap
Last updated: September 20, 2026

Skills

4 levellable

Basic

Basic Tactics

BASIC ATTACK: An attack with up to 4 sequences that deals Physical DMG. As the controlled operator, Final Strike also deals 22 Stagger. DIVE ATTACK: Basic attack performed in mid-air becomes a dive attack that deals Physical DMG to nearby enemies. FINISHER: Basic attack performed near a Staggered enemy becomes a finisher attack that deals massive Physical DMG and recovers some SP.

Skill level

BATK SEQ 1 Multiplier: 79%
BATK SEQ 2 Multiplier: 87%
BATK SEQ 3 Multiplier: 122%
BATK SEQ 4 Multiplier: 160%
Finisher ATK Multiplier: 900%
Dive ATK Multiplier: 180%

All 12 levels

Scaling	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
BATK SEQ 1 Multiplier	35%	39%	42%	46%	49%	53%	56%	60%	63%	67%	73%	79%
BATK SEQ 2 Multiplier	39%	42%	46%	50%	54%	58%	62%	65%	69%	74%	80%	87%
BATK SEQ 3 Multiplier	54%	59%	65%	70%	76%	81%	86%	92%	97%	104%	112%	122%
BATK SEQ 4 Multiplier	71%	78%	85%	92%	99%	107%	114%	121%	128%	137%	147%	160%
Finisher ATK Multiplier	400%	440%	480%	520%	560%	600%	640%	680%	720%	770%	830%	900%
Dive ATK Multiplier	80%	88%	96%	104%	112%	120%	128%	136%	144%	154%	166%	180%

Skill

Rigid Interdiction

100 SP

Raises a shield that can block attacks, grants Protection to self and nearby operators, and immediately returns some SP. When attacked while the said shield is active, perform a retaliation bash that deals Physical DMG and applies 1 stack of Vulnerability to the attacking enemy.

Skill level

SP Cost: 100
DMG Multiplier: 400%
Stagger: 20
Protection: 90%
SP Return: 30

All 12 levels

Scaling	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
SP Cost	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100
DMG Multiplier	178%	196%	213%	231%	249%	267%	285%	302%	320%	342%	369%	400%
Stagger	20	20	20	20	20	20	20	20	20	20	20	20
Protection	90%	90%	90%	90%	90%	90%	90%	90%	90%	90%	90%	90%
SP Return	30	30	30	30	30	30	30	30	30	30	30	30

Combo

Timely Suppression

35s cooldown

A powerful downward punch that deals Physical DMG to the enemy, while granting shields to self and another teammate (controlled operator prioritized). DEF can further increase Shield points. Trigger: When an enemy starts charging up a skill, or when the controlled operator is attacked and falls below 40% HP.

Skill level

Cooldown: 33
SEQ 1 DMG Multiplier: 55%
SEQ 2 DMG Multiplier: 225%
Stagger: 10
Base Shield: 810
Shield Increase per Defense: 5.06
Shield Duration (s): 10
Ultimate Energy Gain: 10

All 12 levels

Scaling	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Cooldown	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	33
SEQ 1 DMG Multiplier	25%	27%	30%	32%	34%	37%	39%	42%	44%	47%	51%	55%
SEQ 2 DMG Multiplier	100%	110%	120%	130%	140%	150%	160%	170%	180%	193%	208%	225%
Stagger	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10
Base Shield	360	432	504	576	612	648	684	720	756	774	792	810
Shield Increase per Defense	2.25	2.7	3.15	3.6	3.83	4.05	4.28	4.5	4.73	4.84	4.95	5.06
Shield Duration (s)	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10
Ultimate Energy Gain	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10

Ultimate

Textbook Assault

80 Ultimate Energy

Swings the greatsword to perform 2 consecutive slashes to deal Physical DMG and apply Weaken, followed by a powerful downward slam that deals massive Physical DMG and applies Knock Down to all enemies within the area of effect.

Skill level

Ultimate Energy Cost: 80
SEQ 1 DMG Multiplier: 200%
SEQ 1 Stagger: 5
SEQ 2 DMG Multiplier: 270%
SEQ 2 Stagger: 5
SEQ 3 DMG Multiplier: 400%
SEQ 3 Stagger: 10
Weakness Effect: 30%
Weakness Duration (s): 8

All 12 levels

Scaling	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Ultimate Energy Cost	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80
SEQ 1 DMG Multiplier	89%	98%	107%	116%	125%	134%	143%	151%	160%	172%	185%	200%
SEQ 1 Stagger	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
SEQ 2 DMG Multiplier	120%	132%	144%	156%	168%	180%	192%	204%	216%	231%	249%	270%
SEQ 2 Stagger	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
SEQ 3 DMG Multiplier	178%	196%	213%	231%	249%	267%	284%	302%	320%	342%	369%	400%
SEQ 3 Stagger	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10
Weakness Effect	20%	20%	20%	20%	20%	25%	25%	25%	25%	30%	30%	30%
Weakness Duration (s)	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8

Talents

4 unlocked by Elite rank

Elite 1
Forged
1. Elite 1
  Operator Strength +10.
2. Elite 2
  Operator Strength +15.
3. Elite 3
  Operator Strength +15.
4. Elite 4
  Operator Strength +20.
Elite 1
Resilient Defense
1. Elite 1
  For every 10 Will, DEF +1.0.
2. Elite 2
  For every 10 Will, DEF +1.2.
Elite 2
Comprehensive Mindset
1. Elite 2
  Ultimate Textbook Assault improved: Final hit creates 2 shockwave(s), each dealing 30% ATK of Physical DMG.
2. Elite 3
  Ultimate Textbook Assault improved: Final hit creates 3 shockwave(s), each dealing 45% ATK of Physical DMG.
Elite 1
Outfitting
1. Elite 1
  Activate this to let the operator equip blue quality gear
2. Elite 2
  Activate this to let the operator equip purple quality gear
3. Elite 3
  Activate this to let the operator equip gold quality gear

Stat talent

Every tier taken

Strength: 60

Forged at full unlock, summed across every tier. Elite rank gates the tiers as it gates the talents above.

Potentials

5 unlocks

P1
Multi-layered Readiness
Battle skill Rigid Interdiction and ultimate Textbook Assault improved: After hitting the enemy, deals another strike that deals [300 + DEF x 5] of Physical DMG.
P2
Bonus Spec Training
DEF +20, Will +10.
P3
Unwavering Post
Combo skill Timely Suppression improved: Shield duration +5s.
P4
Compensated Suffering
Ultimate Textbook Assault improved: Ultimate Energy cost -10%.
P5
Choice Without Regrets
Battle skill Rigid Interdiction improved: Hitting an enemy while the shield is active returns 10 SP.

Full bill

T-Creds, summed from the tables below

Level 90 and every skill at 12

814,900

T-Creds 15 material lines

Elite 4 and level 90

126,100

T-Creds 7 materials · 4 steps

All 4 skills at 12

688,800

T-Creds 4× the single-skill bill

Elite promotion

Level 1 → 90 in 4 steps

Elite 1
Pink Bolete ×3
Protodisk ×8
1,600T-Creds
Elite 2
Red Bolete ×5
Protodisk ×25
6,500T-Creds
Elite 3
Protoset ×24
Ruby Bolete ×5
18,000T-Creds
Elite 4
Bloodcap ×8
Tachyon Screening Lattice ×20
Protoset ×36
100,000T-Creds

Total to level 90

126,100 T-Creds

Bloodcap

Tachyon Screening Lattice

Pink Bolete

Protoset

Red Bolete

Ruby Bolete

Protodisk

Skill materials

Per skill · 4 levellable

→ 2
Kalkodendra ×1
Protoprism ×6
1,000T-Creds
→ 3
Kalkodendra ×2
Protoprism ×12
2,700T-Creds
→ 4
Chrysodendra ×1
Protoprism ×16
3,200T-Creds
→ 5
Chrysodendra ×1
Protoprism ×21
4,200T-Creds
→ 6
Chrysodendra ×2
Protoprism ×27
5,400T-Creds
→ 7
Protohedron ×6
Vitrodendra ×1
8,200T-Creds
→ 8
Protohedron ×8
Vitrodendra ×1
10,500T-Creds
→ 9
Protohedron ×15
Vitrodendra ×2
18,000T-Creds
→ 10
D96 Steel Sample 4 ×6
False Aggela ×3
Mark of Perseverance ×1
Protohedron ×15
24,000T-Creds
→ 11
D96 Steel Sample 4 ×16
False Aggela ×6
Mark of Perseverance ×2
Protohedron ×24
30,000T-Creds
→ 12
D96 Steel Sample 4 ×36
False Aggela ×12
Mark of Perseverance ×3
Protohedron ×50
65,000T-Creds

One skill at 12

172,200 T-Creds

D96 Steel Sample 4

False Aggela

Mark of Perseverance

Chrysodendra

Kalkodendra

Protohedron

Vitrodendra

Protoprism

All 4 skills at 12

688,800 T-Creds

D96 Steel Sample 4

False Aggela

Mark of Perseverance

Chrysodendra

Kalkodendra

Protohedron

Vitrodendra

Protoprism

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Catcher FAQ

What attribute is Catcher?: Catcher is a 4-star Physical operator of the Defender class, from Endfield Industries, wielding a Great Sword, released in version 1.0.
What stat does Catcher scale on?: Catcher's skills multiply ATK. That is read from the scaling rows on the Battle Skill and Ultimate, not from the skill description, so it reflects what the game actually multiplies rather than what the text mentions.
What is the best weapon for Catcher?: OBJ Heavy Burden is the closest fit on the data: it is a 5-star Great Sword with 411 base ATK at level 90, and its skills act on ATK. Industry 0.1 is the best 4-star alternative.
Which gear set should Catcher use?: Eternal Xiranite. Its 3-piece effect is: 3-piece set effect: Wearer's HP +1000. After the wearer applies Amp, Protected, Susceptibility, or Weakened, other teammates gain DMG Dealt +16% for 15s. This effect cannot stack. The 3-piece effect is the only set bonus a gear set has, and it needs three matching pieces; an operator equips four in all (Armor, Gloves and two Kits), so the fourth is free for an off-set piece.
How much does it cost to max Catcher's skills?: Taking one combat skill from level 1 to 12 costs 172,200 T-Creds and 58× D96 Steel Sample 4 among other materials. The Materials tab lists every item per level.
What does Catcher P1 do?: Multi-layered Readiness: Battle skill Rigid Interdiction and ultimate Textbook Assault improved: After hitting the enemy, deals another strike that deals [300 + DEF×5.0] of Physical DMG.

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Key facts

Weapons

Gear

Skill priority

Teams

Skills

Talents

Forged

Resilient Defense

Comprehensive Mindset

Outfitting

Stat talent

Potentials

Multi-layered Readiness

Bonus Spec Training

Unwavering Post

Compensated Suffering

Choice Without Regrets

Full bill

Elite promotion

Skill materials

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