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Forbes
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Noblesse Oblige From ‘Armored Core 4' Will Be Getting An Epic Toy
Noblesse Oblige as shown in the 2005 'Project Force' trailer. Following the release of the Decoction Models Supplice toy a while back, Kotobukiya is planning on making a similar toy for Noblesse Oblige. Yes, I know it's called a 'Decoction Models' but these are in fact very high-end toys, with a great deal of die-cast used in their construction. I picked up the Supplice toy and it is an astonishing piece, with an impeccable sculpt and very fine detailing. Not to mention a wide array of articulation and light gimmicks. While Supplice was literally used on the cover art for Armored Core 4, the origins of Noblesse Oblige go back even further. In fact, before Armored Core 4 was even announced, the mecha appeared in a trailer for a game called Project Force (shown below). FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder This eventually became known as Armored Core 4, but Noblesse Oblige was the iconic mecha used in those trailers, along with its wing-like EC-O307AB laser cannons. In the original Armored Core 4, Noblesse Oblige was piloted by Leonhardt, but in Armored Core For Answer, the mecha was piloted by Gerald Gendlin. The latter version from Armored Core For Answer (shown below) handled and played a bit differently over its Armored Core 4 counterpart, not least because the laser cannons fired orange beams rather than white ones. In any case, the fact that Kotobukiya has picked another major design from both Armored Core 4 and Armored Core For Answer is great news, but the price point will likely be pretty high. Follow me on X, Facebook and YouTube. I also manage Mecha Damashii and am currently featured in the Giant Robots exhibition currently touring Japan.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to Get Escoffier in Genshin Impact
Image via: HoYoverse Genshin Impact keeps improving its character creation with every update. Escoffier might be the most exciting new addition. She's a 5-star Cryo polearm user who excels at off-field support. Her passive abilities look like a dream come true. You don't want to skip this limited-time character. But how can you get her? And why should you care about her? Let's look at how to get Escoffier and why people say she's the best all-around support since the game started. A limited-time culinary delight Let's start with the basics: You can get Escoffier through special character banners. This means you won't find her in the Standard Banner or Beginner's Wish, your only chance is during the event banners when she's featured. COMPLETE ESCOFFIER GUIDE! Best Escoffier Build - Artifacts, Weapons & Teams | Genshin Impact Why all the buzz? Escoffier isn't just an average Cryo support. She works like a multi-purpose tool that can heal, boost allies, weaken enemies, and deliver solid Cryo damage from off the field. Imagine blending Fischl, Jean, and Shenhe into one refined character dressed as a chef. Cryo Damage from Afar: Her turret-style Skill stays active all the time. It dishes out constant Cryo damage making her ideal to freeze enemies in Freeze teams. Teamwide Healing: Her Burst does heavy damage while restoring a big chunk of health to the whole team. The healing grows stronger based on her ATK. Resistance Debuffing: One standout ability is her power to reduce Cryo and Hydro resistance, a feature tied to Anemo characters using Swirl reactions. Escoffier skips the tricky Elemental Mastery setups and debuffs enemies instead. Boosting the Team: By giving her the right build, her passive talents alongside chosen artifacts can enhance your team's overall damage. To sum it up, Escoffier has the potential to take on the job of two or even three other roles in a team, which makes her useful when tackling higher-level Spiral Abyss challenges where every team spot counts. How to build the perfect Escoffier Weapon : Pick polearms that give lots of Energy Recharge to keep her Burst active often. Favonius Lance works well as an early choice. Players willing to invest more might prefer weapons like Engulfing Lightning. Artifacts : Aim for a 4-piece Noblesse Oblige or Ocean-Hued Clam set. Look for Energy Recharge, ATK%, and either Healing Bonus or Crit stats as sub-priorities. Focus on upgrading her Elemental Skill and Burst first. Do not bother leveling up her Normal Attack talent. ESCOFFIER RAISED! What Can She Do? (Genshin Impact) Team compositions Escoffier works in Cryo Hydro core teams because her kit suits Freeze compositions. She pairs well with: Ayaka or Ganyu (Cryo main damage dealers) Xingqiu or Yelan (Hydro units to trigger Freeze) Kokomi or Mona (extra Hydro support or utility) Her ability to reduce resistance helps amplify the performance of characters who might have trouble dealing with tougher enemies. The COLD Truth about Escoffier! Showcase With Every DPS! (C0 Escoffier Build Guide) | Genshin Impact Is Escoffier worth pulling? If you want a character who provides consistent off-field Cryo damage, heals the team, weakens enemies' resistance, and offers versatile support, Escoffier is worth investing in. She combines several useful roles into one allowing players to build more offensive team strategies. This makes her more than just a fun character – she's a strategic advantage. Her cooking-inspired animations and distinct Fontaine charm also make her one of the most eye-catching additions to the game's growing lineup.
