Unit Analysis by Team BethelFrankel
Class
Sniper with not only Bleed DoTs but also a unique Flat HP-based nuke.
Overall
A
(S (N))
Advantages
+Incredibly powerful %HP damage
+Essential to certain end-game stages
+Works very well at low investment
Disadvantages
-Dependent on outside healing due to self damage.
-Often slower than higher-rarity snipers in easy content when compared at high investment.
Explanation
Nails is hard to accurately gauge because the unique types of damage he deals skirt many of the game's most annoying mechanics. No-one else in the game can deal flat, HP-based damage, which makes him something of a one-of-a-kind unit. It is hard to go without Nails in stages like Elysium Dust, and he's the backbone of many cheese strategies alongside Schwartz. Notably, his damage gets around many normal restrictions (Conversion, Elemental Counter damage, enemy Defense) and gets around many particularly obnoxious gimmick bosses (Core Guardian, Claudia). While his HP costs can occasionally cause issues in story stages, his performance in both casual and endgame content warrant special note. He's one of the best 4-stars, and a good early game investment.