Arknights | Best Rockrock Build Guide

Rockrock is a 5-star Caster in Arknights. Compared to other Casters, she possesses two unique mechanics: Overload and increased damage multiplier. Her single-target damage output is also remarkably high.

Wondering how to unleash her full potential? Keep reading to learn about Rockrock's skills, analysis, Elite and Module recommendations, as well as which operators synergize best with her.

Basic Information

Rarity: 5-star  Class: Caster

Branch: Mech-Accord Faction: Victoria

 

Highlights

Unique Mechanic: Overload Increases damage multiplier per hit rather than projectile count Excels at single-target DPS Highly effective when manually timed with skill rotation

Rockrock's Skills & Talents

Skills

• Tactical Chant γ

ASPD+60（lv.7）.

• Willing Burden

ASPD +60; Releases Drone to attack enemies（lv.7）.

Overload: Trait Max drone damage increased to 1.7x, ATK +50%; When the skill ends, Stunned for the same duration as Overload

The Drone locks onto an enemy until the enemy is defeated or until the skill is over, then returns to the Operator. Can manually deactivate skill at will.

Talents

The talent data for different stages is displayed as the following table:

Elite 1	+2% ATK for every 15 seconds this unit remains on the battlefield, stacking up to 3 times.
Elite 1 Potential 5	+3% (+1%) ATK for every 15 seconds this unit remains on the battlefield, stacking up to 3 times.
Elite 2	+4% ATK for every 15 seconds this unit remains on the battlefield, stacking up to 4 times.
Elite 2 Potential 5	+5% (+1%) ATK for every 15 seconds this unit remains on the battlefield, stacking up to 4 times.

Stats

The attributes of Rockrock are as follows.

 

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Analysis of Rockrock

First, let's discuss Rockrock's skills.

Skill 1: Tactical Chant γ is an archetypal bread-and-butter skill, dealing a total of 47,000 damage with a DPS of 1,500. Its primary advantage over Skill 2 lies in having no negative side effects. Additionally, this skill remains reasonably effective in self-imposed challenge runs that restrict the use of elite-tier materials.

Now, turning to Skill 2 effect:

• Pre-overload: 29,000 total damage, 1,450 DPS
• Post-overload: 64,000 total damage, 3,200 DPS
• Combined total: 93,000 damage, averaging 2,330 overall DPS

While this skill delivers substantial total damage and locks onto enemies during activation, it is hampered by an excessively long wind-up time.

 

In summary, Rockrock’s high total damage output makes her a reasonably effective operator in 5-star teams.

In Roguelike modes, using her demands meticulous skill timing and rotation planning. Compounding this, the high magic RES of enemies in some modes like Mizuki & Caerula Arbor puts Rockrock—a pure damage dealer without functional magic penetration—in a relatively awkward position.

For new players, Rockrock remains a solid 5-star option. That said, veteran Arknights players may prefer to prioritize her direct superior: Goldenglow.

Rockrock Elite Level

As Rockrock is a 5-star operator with a direct superior alternative (Goldenglow), you can decide whether to promote her elite level based on your specific needs and available resources.

Elite 1	Maximum attributes increased. DP cost +2 New talent: Firm Foundation. New skill: Willing Burden. Range extended.
Elite 2	Maximum attributes increased. Firm Foundation improved. Operator Modules available.

Rockrock Module：FUN-X: Unnamed Drone

 

Module Effect	Attributes increased: HP +50, ATK +13, DEF +11 Trait improved: Attack with Drones to deal Arts damage Drone deals more damage when it attacks the same enemy again (base damage increased, deals up to 110% of Operator's ATK as damage)
	Attributes increased: HP +70, ATK +15, DEF +14 Firm Foundation improved: +4% ATK for every 10 seconds this unit remains on the battlefield, stacking up to 4 times
	Attributes increased: HP +80, ATK +18, DEF +16 Firm Foundation improved: +4% ATK for every 10 seconds this unit remains on the battlefield, stacking up to 4 times, +5 ASPD when at max
Module Missions	During battle, have Rockrock use Willing Burden a total of 10 times (excluding Support Units) Clear Side Story RI-EX-4 with a 3-star rating; You must deploy your own Rockrock, and have Rockrock defeat at least 2 Tiacauh Champions

Module Upgrade Recommendation:

Rockrock's module offers very poor value for investment.

The base stat bonus is defense-oriented, which does not align with her role or kit.

It is advised to either skip unlocking her module entirely or, if necessary, upgrade it only to level 2 at most.

Rockrock Teams

Given Rockrock's primary strength lies in her single-target damage output, it is optimal to support her with operators like Warfarin or Skadi the Corrupting Heart to further boost her Attack stat.

 

Conclusion

In conclusion，Rockrock is a 5-star operator who excels at high single-target DPS and serves as a new player-friendly option. For those who do not yet have Goldenglow, she also functions as a solid budget alternative.

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