Arknights, the acclaimed strategic tower defense RPG by Hypergryph and Yostar, constantly introduces new operator variations that elevate gameplay with fresh mechanics and deeper lore. Among these is Texas (Alter), officially known as Texas the Omertosa, who completely transforms her battlefield role from her original Vanguard version. Unlike the DP-generating unit you may be used to, Texas (Alter) emerges as a ranged Executor Specialist, dishing out devastating AoE Arts damage while keeping enemies frozen in place with her chilling crowd-control abilities. This guide delves into her unique skill set, recommended modules, ideal synergy picks, and how to best integrate her into your Arknights roster.

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The Evolution of Texas: From Vanguard to DPS Specialist

Texas the Omertosa isn’t a simple upgrade — she’s a complete rework. Instead of acting as a DP battery like her base form, her alternate version takes on a more aggressive stance with ranged capabilities. She thrives as an Executor Specialist, attacking from range while inflicting Arts damage and delivering wide-area bursts to large groups of enemies. Her biggest change is her control mechanic: she can Freeze enemies, halting their advance and letting your other operators clean up with ease.

What makes Texas (Alter) truly shine is her Skill 3, which allows her to immediately use her skill at deployment — this aligns perfectly with fast-clear maps or when you’re overwhelmed early. She’s perfect for maps with tight pressure at the start or that require burst AoE in lanes where units cluster up.

Modules that Maximize Her Power

Texas the Omertosa benefits greatly from her X Module, which increases her Freeze duration and boosts her talent effects that scale off enemy movement speed. With this module equipped and upgraded, her skills can control high-speed enemies like Hounds or Mages with frightening efficiency.

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Best Operators to Pair with Texas (Alter)

Texas (Alter) pairs incredibly well with Supporter operators who amplify Freeze effects, such as Gnosis, who thrives on enemies slowed or frozen. Buffers like Suzuran can also extend her control window while amplifying damage dealt to the immobilized enemies. Eyjafjalla or Ifrit can benefit from her AoE crowd control by following up with their own devastating Arts damage across the map.

For melee synergy, operators like Surtr or Nearl the Radiant Knight can jump in to finish off enemies caught in her freeze zone. Additionally, defenders with healing talents, such as Saria, can anchor lanes and provide sustain while Texas (Alter) slows down large waves for them to tank.

When to Deploy Texas the Omertosa

Due to her deployment skill burst, Texas the Omertosa is best used either at the start of a wave to quickly soften and control mobs or during emergency deployment windows when things spiral out of control. Maps that feature Reed-type spawns or explosive ranged enemies benefit greatly from her ability to neutralize multiple threats at once.

Her skill cycle works best when paired with SP generators or units that reduce skill cooldowns, allowing her to get back into the fight faster and repeat her freeze bursts more often.

Should You Pull for Texas (Alter)?

If you value high-impact burst AoE and control. While she doesn’t replace a core Vanguard or a true caster in sustained maps, she shines in burst-clear compositions and synergy-heavy freeze teams. Her versatile deployment and skill activation timing allow her to slot into various lineups where control and damage are key. And for the ultimate way to manage your squad, enjoy stories, and execute skills with finesse, there’s no better option than playing Arknights on BlueStacks.