Pull Her? Full Breakdown and Build Recommendations (2025)
Kelly is one of the most promising sniper pilots in Mecharashi, offering a strong mix of multi-hit potential, part-breaking value, and long-term scaling. While she doesn’t enter the game as the strongest sniper on day one, her kit is designed for future synergy and becomes significantly better once her signature weapon becomes available. If you are planning your pulls wisely, this guide explains how Kelly works, how to maintain her ammo stacks effectively, and whether she deserves your resources right now.
What Makes Kelly Unique
Kelly is a Light ST-type sniper whose identity revolves around Improved Fire and Ammo stacks. Her kit enables her to perform RE-ATK (re-attacks) even when she doesn’t destroy a part, giving her reliable multi-hit potential once set up.
Core Strengths
- Can trigger re-attacks without part destruction
- Strong synergy with sniper and raider teams
- Excellent long-term scaling with her signature weapon
- High critical potential at A3
Main Drawback
- Requires stack management to function at full power
- Early performance is limited without Natalia’s signature weapon
Kelly’s Kit Progression (A0 to A3)
A0–A2: Core Mechanics Unlock
At early advancement levels, Kelly gains access to Special Reload, a free ability that consumes one ammo to activate Improved Fire. This is the backbone of her playstyle. You must trigger Improved Fire before attacking to access her enhanced damage and follow-up effects. She also receives a weight reduction on the Rex ST Sniper Rifle, making it easier to equip mobility or damage backpacks.
A3 Power Spike
Once promoted to A3, her maximum ammo increases from three to five. If Kelly holds at least three stacks, she gains a 15% crit rate bonus. Maintaining three stacks becomes more challenging because each Special Reload consumes an ammo, but hitting this threshold greatly improves her burst potential.
Managing Ammo Stacks and Improved Fire
Kelly naturally gains one ammo per turn, sometimes two with talents. However, each reload consumes one ammo to activate Improved Fire. The challenge is maintaining three or more stacks for the crit bonus while still reloading before attacks.
Expect that consistently re-attacking three or four times per turn while maintaining the crit buff will be difficult early on, but the flow improves once her neural drives and signature weapon are unlocked.
Recommended Skills
Kelly offers multiple viable skill setups. The best choice depends on whether you’re focusing on bossing, raiding, or general combat.
Skill 1 – Unique Skill (2 AP)
This skill enables re-attacks without requiring part destruction. However, on release, it suffers from one limitation: shots target random parts, making it unreliable for precision sniping until Natalia’s signature weapon is available to support aimed attacks. Consider it a setup skill rather than your main damage source early on.
Skill 2 – Option 1: Raider-Friendly Damage Tool (3 AP)
Provides 1.2x multiplier, and with Improved Fire, allows free aiming. The standout feature is the debuff it applies, increasing your team’s ability to hit enemy body parts. This is extremely valuable in raider teams. The ideal sequence is opening with Kelly, then following up with hitters like William, Rosa, Marcus, or Freda to break bosses down faster.
Skill 2 – Option 2: Ammo Sustain Skill
Trades 1 AP for 2 ammo, making it a great tool for maintaining stacks, especially during boss fights with few mobs to refill ammo. Best for players without A3 or for longer fights where ammo preservation is essential.
Skill 3 – Option 1: High Value Passive
Grants 15% damage while at full HP. Because snipers often stay protected behind tanks, Kelly rarely takes damage, so this is a consistent passive that stays active most of the time.
Skill 3 – Option 2: Niche Passive
Useful only for future extreme content where enemies have 4-range counterattacks. On release, this can be safely ignored.
How to Use Kelly
Kelly’s re-attack cycle and damage ceiling improve noticeably once Natalia’s signature weapon becomes available. This weapon allows 1 AP shots to be aimed, solving her early random-shot problem. Because the weapon only works if the pilot hasn’t moved before attacking, most snipers are restricted – but Kelly isn’t. Her Special Reload resets this condition, allowing her to move first, reload, and still gain the weapon’s aiming passive.
Expect a slower start, but a very rewarding long-term scale once both signature weapon and neural drives are unlocked.
Best Sets and Gear
4-Piece Set
Each re-attack increases damage up to five stacks. This provides up to 30% bonus and is extremely consistent in extended fights. A top-tier option for snipers and melee pilots alike.
Rainbow Set
Adds up to 18% damage based on active buffs and increases buff duration at higher levels. Works beautifully with the stacking nature of the 4-piece set.
Weapons and Accessories
Rex ST sniper rifle is her intended weapon. Though low in HP, it complements her kit through weight reduction and synergy. Pair with:
- Damage + Accelerator
- Damage + Jetpack
Accessory options:
- Hit rate if enemy cannot counterattack
- Buff-trigger setup that gains bonuses when parts are destroyed (excellent synergy for crit builds)
Neural Drives
Kelly needs at least three neural oils to function smoothly. Not for raw damage, but to enable her re-attack and ammo flow. Notable checkpoints:
- 1 CP: Extra ammo after destroying a target
- 7 CP: Extra AP after destroying parts, up to twice per turn
- 10 CP: Crit rate boost with Improved Fire
- 16 CP: Key talent upgrade – gain two ammo per turn rather than one
Reaching Sector 2 is required for her to feel comfortable in rotation without running dry on ammo.
Should You Pull Kelly?
Overall Verdict
Kelly is a strong long-term sniper investment, especially for players who want a pilot that scales with future content rather than peaks early and fades. Her value jumps significantly once she gains access to her signature weapon, making her more of a future-proof pickup rather than an immediate game-changer.
If You Are F2P
Pulling one copy is recommended, but don’t over-invest unless you have the resources to eventually build her signature weapon. Consider her an upgrade to Dana and a strong sniper for the future meta.
If You Are a Light Spender
A1 to A2 is a comfortable stopping point. She will serve you well in bossing and raids as your account develops.
If You Are a Heavy Spender
Investing towards A3 and preparing to unlock her signature weapon will position Kelly as a top sniper in future content.
Kelly may not enter the roster as the strongest sniper from day one, but her design is forward-leaning. Her playstyle becomes far more fluid and impactful once her ammo economy improves and aimed shot tools come into play. If you’re willing to invest for the long term, she will reward you with high-value performance in raids, bosses, and future stages that demand Light ST-type units.
