Vanguards welcomes Mercury (Killer) as a standout Exclusive-rarity unit available through the battle pass. He’s particularly adept at applying Primed and Bubbled status ailments, which can achieve massive damage when those effects activate. If you’re looking for an excellent damage dealer and support option for your Crusader-themed parties, he’s definitely one to grab.
Let’s explore Mercury (Killer)’s abilities and attributes to help you strategize your gameplay in Vanguards.
Breaking down Mercury (Killer) in Vanguards
How to get
You can get Mercury (Killer) by leveling up to 50 in the Season 16 Battle Pass. Earning Pass XP is essential, which you can rack up by completing stages and taking part in special game modes. For maximum XP gains, tackle the Warfront mode, as it offers significant rewards.
If you’ve opted for the Premium tier of the battle pass, hitting level 50 also grants you the Shiny variant of Mercury (Killer). Keep in mind, the Shiny version is just a cosmetic upgrade; it doesn’t enhance stats or give you new abilities.
Ability breakdown
Mercury (Killer) comes with two passive talents: I am 33 Years Old and I Wish to Live a Quiet Life, alongside three active abilities: The 3rd Bomb, Bomb Plant, and Detonation. Here’s what they do:
Passive: I am 33 Years Old
- Increases damage for Blast units by 80%.
- Enhances damage for Crusader units by 80%.
- Attacks will inflict Primed and Bubbled status ailments.
Every five attacks, the following effects take place:
- Detonates all Primed enemies and consumes their Primed stack.
- Each detonation inflicts 500% of this unit’s damage on the Primed enemy, plus up to three additional foes within a small area.
After a detonation hits an enemy, these effects trigger:
- Stuns the target for two seconds.
- Removes the Bubbled status, then inflicts Atomized for 20 seconds.
Enemies hit with the Atomized status experience the following:
- Damage reduction for the affected enemies is reduced by 80%.
- Blast units deal 40% more damage to affected enemies.
Passive: I Wish to Live a Quiet Life
- Increases crit rate for Crusader units by 30% for 30 seconds with each basic attack.
The detonation damage benefits include:
- Enemies struck will be inflicted with Primed.
- Detonation is always a critical hit.
- Detonation is classified as Active Damage.
Active: The 3rd Bomb
- Inflicts 1,000% damage to all enemies on the map and resets the match by one wave, sending all enemies back to their spawn.
- Limit of one use per battle.
Active: Bomb Plant
- Sets a bomb that deals 300% of this unit’s damage in a range of 30 studs.
- Comes with a cooldown of 30 seconds.
Active: Detonation
- Detonates all currently active bombs or Primed foes.
- Also features a cooldown of 30 seconds.
Your best bet to enhance Mercury (Killer)’s abilities is through his special Memoria titled To Give a Hand. This Memoria significantly boosts the effects of the Atomized status, making it essential for optimizing this character. It becomes available by reaching level 25 in the Season 16 Battle Pass.
FAQs on Vanguards
How do I get Mercury (Killer) in Vanguards?
Acquire Mercury (Killer) by reaching level 50 of the Season 16 Battle Pass.
What does Mercury (Killer) specialize in?
Mercury (Killer) is all about applying Primed and Bubbled status ailments to maximize damage potential.
How do I get Mercury (Killer)’s specialty Memoria?
To get To Give a Hand, Mercury (Killer)’s special Memoria, simply reach level 25 of the Season 16 Battle Pass.
