SSR John Mason

Summons a high-performance Mech and enhances ally Mechs.

PVE

PVP (SEA)

PVP (Global)

Profile

Employee ID

#1096

Full Name

John Mason

Alt names

존 메이슨 (KR)

จอห์น เมสัน (THA)

約翰·梅森 (TWN)

约翰·梅森 (CN)

ジョン・メイソン (JPN)

Faction

Mason Mercenary Office

Rarity

SSR

Role

Ranger

Type

Soldier

Deploy cost

Move. type

Ground

Attack type

All

Specialities

BufferCrowd ControlDispellerSummoner

Availability

Regions

KR, SEA, Global

KR release

February 11th, 2020

SEA release

May 17th, 2021

Global release

June 1st, 2022

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Abilities

Basic Attack

Basic Skill1 valid hits

Fires all his guns at a target in front.

At level 2: Basic Attack DMG +5%

At level 3: Basic Attack DMG +5%

At level 4: Basic Attack DMG +5%

At level 5: Basic Attack DMG +5%

Anti-C.O. Drone: Ian Jr.

Passive Skill

Uses a drone he built himself to take the upper hand in battle. This drone summons a C.O. that can't be healed once per battle, after 35 seconds from its creation.

At level 2: HP +5%

At level 3: HP +5%

At level 4: HP +10%

At level 5: 28 s before summoning C.O.

Tracking EMP Grenade

Special Skill2 valid hits 24 seconds

Throws a portable EMP he built himself, inflicting AoE damage on and around the target. Seals the damaged targets' skills for 8 seconds.

At level 2: DMG +5%

At level 3: DMG +5%

At level 4: DMG +15%

At level 5: Cooldown -4 s, also cancels barriers

Operation System Hacking

Passive Skill

Efficiently modifies the operating systems of armored forces. Increases all Mechs' ATK by 10%.

At level 2: All Mechs' ATK +2%

At level 3: All Mechs' ATK +2%

At level 4: All Mechs' ATK +4%

At level 5: All Mechs' DEF Penetration +10% added to Passive buff

Analysis

John Mason is a Ranger employee that focuses more on helping his teammates than on doing damage. Not only can his EMP Granade cancel any barriers, but also it can Silence whoever is struck in the pretty wide explosion. With a CDR set, the EMP cooldown can be lowered significantly, but sadly not enough to perma-Silence someone. Still, when paired with Mone, Mason becomes a staple in Guild Raid coop because together they can make the boss there a sitting duck and he won't ever use his devastating ultimate skill.

Sadly, in PVP he is rarely used because there are better Silencers there (like Choi Jihoon) and in Mecha deck there are cheaper and better options than him.

Detailed ratings

Glossary

Story Mode

Raids

SSS

Guild Coop

Shadow Palace

Danger Close

Dive 45-50

Relic Dungeons

PVP (SEA)

PVP (Global)

Pros & Cons

John Mason Pros

- can Silence enemies, which makes him BIS for Guild Coop,

- good buffer for Mechs.

John Mason Cons

- high cost,

- useless in PVP in the current meta.

Gear recommendation

John Mason PVE gear

Set: Cooldown Reduction

Skill Haste substats.

John Mason PVP gear

Set: Cooldown Reduction

Skill Haste substats.

Dialogue

Action	Dialogue
Added to squad	So you need an intelligent mercenary to step up, huh?
Appointed as branch manager	So, is this going to be the second branch of the Mason Mercenary office?
Ascended	All right, this should help me find traces of my brother.
Battle failed	Sigh Zhang Wei will rip me new one for doing losing business, again.
Battle ready	Let me show you how we do things at the Mason Mercenary office.
Battle won	I'm using way too much ammo to make any profit. You should pay me better.
Branch missions finished	John Mason Mercenary Office always offers only the best service.
Branch missions started	Interesting mission. I'll see you when I get back.
Enhanced	Just because I'm brainy doesn't mean I ain't brawny either.
Equipped gear	Good. I'm sure this gear is excited to be in my hands too.
Leveled skills	You want me to do jumping jacks? What is this, a high school P.E. class?
Lifetime battle failed	Don't worry too much. This comes with the territory.
Lifetime battle ready	No worries over here.
Lifetime battle won	That was a smart strategy, partner. Keep up the good work.
Lifetime contract completed	Good, this is what they call constructive collaboration. We'll make good partners, brother.
Lifetime lobby employee	You're finally here. Let's get down to business then.
Lifetime lobby touch 1	You're just like my brother, disguising your seriousness with petty jokes. I'm sure you two would've made great friends...
Lifetime lobby touch 2	Take it easy, will you? At least you don't have to seizure orders coming to your office, you know?
Lobby captain	Not exactly the most appropriate position for a lone wolf like me.
Lobby captain sub	I'm already sick and tired of being my brother's sidekick back in school.
Lobby employee	So the Boss is here. Does that mean breaktime is over?
Lobby touch 1	Oh, these? I made them all myself. You've got a keen eye.
Lobby touch 2	You want to buy Ian Jr.? I'd sell you anything, but this one's a matter of family, so I can't.
Lobby touch 3	The Mason Mercenary Office is the best mercenary service you'll find in Detroit. How many of us are there? One... Uh... I mean, t-two? Including admin staff.
Negotiation failed	Sorry. There are some things in the world that money can't buy.
Negotiation great success	Finally, I've met an employer who has a good eye for people. You'll wire the money right away, right?
Negotiation start	One needs intelligence to negotiate successfully.
Negotiation success	This wasn't a bad deal. I look forward to doing business with you again.
Promoted to leader	You didn't happen to put that blond thief lady in my squad, did you?
When pulled	I'm John Mason, the Intelligent Mercenary. I'm sure you've heard of me...What? You haven't?