JanusInformation and Guide

Character
Introduction

Janus is a SSR Rarity character from the
Ranger
Ranger class and
Mech
Mech
type. They are part of the Future-at-War faction.

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Profile

Review and ratings

Other information

Profile

Combat information
Rarity
SSR
Deployment Cost
4 cost
Movement Type
Air
Attack type
All
Specialties
Barrier
Skills
Basic

Basic Attack

Valid hits: 2

Cooldown: -

Fires an energy cannon, inflicting AoE damage on and around its target. After transformation, swings its energy arms instead to inflict AoE damage in front.

Level 2: Basic Attack DMG +5%

Level 3: Basic Attack DMG +5%

Level 4: Basic Attack DMG +5%

Level 5: Basic Attack DMG +5%

Passive

Combat Conversion System

Valid hits: -

Cooldown: -

Activates its transformation system in case of emergency. When deployed, its DEF is decreased by 90%. When its HP drops to 50% or lower, however, transforms into a Ground Defender with full DEF, but 50% lower ATK and CRIT.

Level 2: CRIT +5%

Level 3: CRIT +5%

Level 4: CRIT +10%

Level 5: After transformation, ATK, CRIT -30% instead

Special

Calider's Arms

Valid hits: 3

Cooldown: 22 seconds

Fires a high-powered energy beam, inflicting AoE damage on and around its target. After transformation, shoots an energy sword, inflicting AoE damage in front and forcing the enemies to attack it for 5 seconds.

Level 2: DMG +5%

Level 3: DMG +5%

Level 4: DMG +15%

Level 5: Cooldown -4 s

Passive

Janitor Mode Booster OS

Valid hits: -

Cooldown: -

Upon transformation, casts a barrier equal to 50% of Max HP and becomes immune to Hitstun from Special or lower skills for this barrier's duration.

Level 2: HP +5%

Level 3: HP +5%

Level 4: HP +10%

Level 5: For barrier duration, DMG Taken -30% from Rangers and immunity to Stun

Stats

Janus stats aren't available yet. They will be added soon!

Availability
KR Release Date
August 12th, 2020
GLOBAL Release Date
November 17th, 2022

Review

Ratings
D

PVE (Early)

D

PVE (Late)

D

PVP

Review

Janus is a flying backline damage dealer with an HP gate transformation gimmick that transforms it from a flying ranger into a ground defender. Unfortunately, Janus does not have the stats, utility, or the multipliers to support itself as a functioning unit in either transformation, resulting in a mediocre character unremarkable in either role.

Janus’ glaring weakness is that its transformations share the same set of gear. Janus can only be geared to support one of its transformation states, and neither are particularly good.

As a flying ranger, Janus’ damage is too low to be competitive as a damage dealer. Janus can be played for the burst damage on its special skill, but likewise the damage multiplier falls short of what is provided by other more competitive damage dealers. For comparison, Janus is completely outclassed by Rosaria, a character who occupies the same niche. Janus falls short on damage, lacks consistency, and the remainder of its kit does little to bridge the gap in performance.

As a ground tank, Janus does not possess relevant utility that would justify its use. Janus fails to deliver on its premise as a transforming multi-role unit. There are no trade-offs within the kit that would compensate for the stat deficiency.

For all scenarios, there exist more effective alternatives for the role.

Pros & Cons
Pros

- Transformation looks hella wicked.

Cons

- Janus’ transformations share the same set of gear.

Other information

Gear recommendation
PVE gear

Set: Autoattack DPS

PVP gear

Set: Autoattack DPS

The gear recommendations have been simplified and you should use them in combination with this guide (for PVP) and this guide (for PVE).