[Arknights] This Phalanx Caster Duo Destroys BW-8 Challenge Mode - Ranged Operators Only (8 OPs)

For this challenge run, I decided to revisit the "Ranged OPs Only" Nicheknights clear I did for SN-EX-8 a few months ago, but this time I'd apply the restriction towards clearing the CM of BW-8. Often classified as a "SilverAsh, Mlynar, or Eyjafjalla check" type of map, I decided to see if I could crack the code with a small of a squad as possible and while it's not 100% optimized (I could theoretically do this as a 7 or 6 OPs instead if I had a fully complete roster leveled), I'm still pretty proud with what I came up with given the limited time I've had lately (school and field experience has been really pushing me to the limit this semester).
The big MVPs this time around are Beeswax and Carnelian. The two sisters perform amazing on this stage: Beeswax's tankiness and talent make the balista damage a joke. Meanwhile, Carnelian's charged S3 makes quick work of the final wave of drones and her defense while off-skill gives her just enough bulk to bait the drones without having to worry about being killed too early. These two make for a perfect showcase as to why Phalanx Caster is a archetype that shouldn't be slept on. Now I just wish Mint was a bit easier to use :(
The rest of the squad is pretty tight this time around and doesn't really leave much room for replacements, hence why I didn't even bother leaving recommendations at the start of the video like I usually do. Even the modules are essential for this clear to be successful since the damage buffs from Schwarz and the extra damage on Kroos Alter and Blue Poison allow them to do just enough damage to kill the multiple waves of drones this stage loves to spam.
Also if you believe Beeswax's Obelisk and Blacknight's Slumberfoot to block the turrets as "cheating", then I guess I'm a rotten cheater :P. In all seriousness, it was the best I could think of in order to keep the squad size low and Blacknight would need her S1 at M3 in order to get the DP before the Balista (turret) kills her, and I'm not rushing a mastery just for a challenge clear.
As always, I hope your found this useful and if you have any suggestions on alternative units, feel free to post them in the comments. I'm still working on that bigger video project I talked about a few months ago, but it's been pushed back a bit cause of my school schedule. I'll see you guys in the next video, whenever that is :)
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