RC-77 Animus Spotlight

RC-77, known as the Geek Scientist, is one of the most underrated utility Animus in Athereal Restart. While he might not look like a heavy-hitter at first glance, RC-77 brings a unique blend of debuff control, turn manipulation, and accuracy scaling that makes him a standout pick in both PvP and PvE—especially for debuff-oriented teams. With self-synergizing mechanics and multipurpose utility, RC-77 thrives in longer fights where strategic layering of debuffs and turn advantage pays off.

In this Article, we are going to be breaking down the best ways to utilize RC-77, and how to gear his for the best possible results.

Serpent Bite (Skill 1)

RC-77 deals 2 hits of 120% damage to a single enemy with a 50% chance to gain Accuracy Up for 2 turns.

• Accuracy Up reduces the stat investment needed and opens up builds focused on damage, speed, or survivability.

Anomalous Onslaught (Skill 2)

This single-target skill deals 4 hits of 70% damage.

• The first 3 hits each have a 30% chance to set back the target’s strike prep by 25%, and
• The final hit has a 60% chance to extend all of the target’s debuffs by 1 turn.This is an incredible tool in debuff-heavy comps, letting RC-77 amplify control duration.

Complete Overwrite (Skill 3)

RC-77 attacks one target for 120% damage with a 65% chance to stun, followed by an AoE of 3 hits at 90% each.

• Each AoE hit has a 45% chance to apply both Attack Break (−40% ATK) and Defense Break (−60% DEF).This dual-layered offense/defense swing is great for bossing or PvP, especially when paired with damage dealers who follow up.

Priority Order: Skill 3 → Skill 2 → Skill 1

Skill 3 – Complete Overwrite

• Level 1: Increases Stun chance to 65%
• Level 2: Boosts Attack Break/Defense Break chance to 45%
• Level 3: Boosts AoE damage multiplier to 90%
• Level 4: Reduces skill cooldown by 1 turn

This should be your first upgrade priority—it delivers huge control and AoE value.

Skill 2 – Anomalous Onslaught

• Level 1: Strike prep setback chance increased to 30%
• Level 2: Damage increased to 70%
• Level 3: Debuff extension chance raised to 60%
• Level 4: Reduces cooldown by 1 turn

Maxing this second ensures smoother control cycles and sets up extended debuff uptime.

Skill 1 – Serpent Bite

• Levels increase damage (up to 120%) and extend Accuracy Up duration to 2 turns with a 50% chance.

This can wait until last, but having consistent access to Accuracy Up improves flexibility in builds.

Early Game Module Sets:

• Swift Rush: +35% Speed (12-piece) for faster rotations
• Strive: +10% DEF and +10% Strike Prep after being attacked
• Bramble: +10% DEF and 25% chance to counter with basic when hit

Mid-to-Late Game Sets:

• Swift Raid: +15% Speed / +20% ATK
• Swift Smite: +15% Speed / +20% Effect Accuracy
• Momentum: +12% Crit Rate / Up to +30% damage based on enemy debuffs
• Battle Will: +10% ATK / 20% chance to follow-up after using an attack skill

Build around speed and effect accuracy early, then shift into damage support or hybrid control-DPS late game.

Main Stats

• Effect Accuracy – Key for reliable debuff application
• Attack% or Crit Damage – If running hybrid damage
• Speed – Always useful for first-turn control

Sub Stats

• Effect Accuracy
• Speed
• Crit Rate / Crit Damage
• Attack%
• Optional: Effect Resistance if you’re being contested in PvP

You can also opt for HP% and DEF% for a full control build with survivability over output.

Early Game Shells:

• Unbridled Science – Strike Prep boost after acting
• Star, Twilight Knight, Black Flag – All offer offensive utility

Mid-to-Late Game Shells:

• White Fang
• Gigabyte
• Golden Lion
• Codex of Magic

Mixed options for utility, bulk, and damage support

Pros:

• Self-sufficient Accuracy Up buff means you don’t need to overinvest in ACC
• Excellent debuff support: Stun, ATK/DEF Down, debuff extension
• Hybrid kit offers both control and DPS potential
• Strong single-target and AoE capabilities
• Great synergy with debuff-heavy teams

Cons:

• Mostly single-target focus, especially with S1 and S2
• Needs careful targeting and awareness in PvP
• Stun from S3 is single-target only
• Not a “plug-and-play” unit — needs the right comp or gameplan to shine