Kengo
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| Class line |  Samurai ⇢  Kengo |
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| Description | Become the dancing blade that cuts through all opposition in battle. | ||||||||||||||
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| Prerequisites |  CP ×3,000 Samurai Distinction ×20 Live by the SwordComplete the quest You Have My KatanaRewards  Crystal ×50 - Clear Chapter 29 (42) Quest: You Have My Katana.Change the | ||||||||||||||
| Level BonusesLevel bonuses are earned with levels 1, 5, 10, 15, and 20. |
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| Master Bonuses |  ATK Boost to main weapon's ATK when main weapon is a katana +3% |
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| Class Weapon |  Unsigned Kaneshige |
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| Release date | 2018-05-17 | Other sites |  gbf-wiki(Japanese wiki)  Gamewith Kamigame |
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| Shinku | Charge bar maximum is increased to 200%. | ||||||||||||||
| Unyou | Gain  UnyouATK, multiattack rate, and charge attack DMG are boosted based on Unyou lvl (Can't be removed)Duration: Indefinite upon using charge attack. |
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| Base Multiattack Rates | |||||||||||||||
| Base DA RateIncluding Support Skills/Level Bonuses | 4%[1] | Base TA RateIncluding Support Skills/Level Bonuses | 1%[1] | ||||||||||||
| Recommended Extended Mastery Perks | |||||||||||||||
| Attack, Charge Attack Damage Up | |||||||||||||||
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Extended Mastery Skills: |
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HP +1000
Speed up charge bar during one-foe attacks +1
Contents
Skills
| Icon | Skill Name | Effect | C/DCooldown in Turns | DurDuration in Turns or Seconds | SubSubskill usable on other classes | LVLClass level required | Notes |
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One with the Blade | Gain  Clarity of MindDouble attack rate is boosted / Triple attack rate is boosted(Can't be removed) Strength: DA: Guaranteed / TA: 30%Duration: IndefiniteSpecial buff and  50% / 50% Critical Hit Rate UpAttacks made with elemental superiority have a chance to deal boosted DMGStrength: 50% chance of dealing 50% more damage.Duration: 3 turns.[2][3][4] |
5T | 3T | No | 1 | Clarity of MindDouble attack rate is boosted / Triple attack rate is boosted (Can't be removed) Strength: DA: Guaranteed / TA: 30%Duration: IndefiniteSpecial buff ends upon taking damage. |
Extended Mastery Skills
| Icon | Skill Name | Effect | C/DCooldown | DurDuration | EMPCost in EMP | Notes |
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Eagle Reversal | Gain  Counters on Dodge/DMG (2 times)Counters upon dodging one-ally attacks or taking DMGStrength: 500%Duration: 2 turnsCounter attacks grant 5% charge bar per hit..[2] |
6T | 2T | 30 | |
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No More Doubt | Gain  Triple StrikeAttacks 3 times each turnDuration: 1 turn . (Consumes 40% of charge bar.) |
7T | 1T | 40 | |
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Rending Flash | 700% elemental damage to a foe (Damage cap: 820,000). Gain  100% C.A. DMG UpCharge attack DMG is boostedStrength: 100%Duration: 3 turns and  20% C.A. DMG Cap UpCharge attack DMG cap is boostedStrength: 20%Duration: 3 turns. (Consumes 60% of charge bar.) |
6T | 3T | 25 |
Gameplay Notes
Unyou
- UnyouATK, multiattack rate, and charge attack DMG are boosted based on Unyou lvl (Can't be removed)
Duration: Indefinite grants ATK UpNormal modifier, C.A. DMG Up, and Multiattack Up, dependent on the amount of stacks.[2][4] - UnyouATK, multiattack rate, and charge attack DMG are boosted based on Unyou lvl (Can't be removed)
Duration: Indefinite cannot be removed.
| Unyou stacks | ATK UpNormal modifier | C.A. DMG Up | DA and TA Up |
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| 1 | 10% | 10% | 3% |
| 2 | 20% | 20% | 6% |
| 3 | 30% | 30% | 9% |
| 4 | 40% | 40% | 12% |
| 5 | 50% | 50% | 15% |
Assessment
Kengo is a Charge Attack-based damage class comparable to 
Chrysaor and 
Rising Force. Kengo prefers a slow-and-steady approach compared to its competitors, utilizing its 200% maximum charge bar to potentially Charge Attack twice in one turn.
Skills
One with the BladeGain Clarity of MindDouble attack rate is boosted / Triple attack rate is boosted
(Can't be removed)
Strength: DA: Guaranteed / TA: 30%Duration: IndefiniteSpecial buff and50% / 50% Critical Hit Rate UpAttacks made with elemental superiority have a chance to deal boosted DMG
Strength: 50% chance of dealing 50% more damage.Duration: 3 turns.:Clarity of MindDouble attack rate is boosted / Triple attack rate is boosted
(Can't be removed)
Special buff is a powerful buff that guarantees double attacks and gives a 30% boost to triple attack rate as long as MC isn't hit. Due to that condition, you can maintain it almost indefinitely if you can keep MC from getting hit... but on the flip side, it loses much of its effectiveness against enemies with high multiattack rates or all-ally attacks.
No More DoubtGain Triple StrikeAttacks 3 times each turn
Duration: 1 turn .
(Consumes 40% of charge bar.): Extremely powerful when combined with guaranteed multiattack buffs like Double Trouble IIIGain
100% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted
Strength: 100%Duration: 1 turn .
Spear: All parties gain
10% DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted
Strength: 10%Duration: 3 turnsWithout other buffs and5~10% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted
Strength: 5~10%Duration: 3 turnsMaximum effect at 3 buffs..
Axe: Inflict
DA DownDouble attack rate is lowered
and
TA DownTriple attack rate is lowered
on one enemy., Summer Grea's Dragonheart, Grand Vira's Divine Weapon, etc, which can result in nine attacks and huge charge bar gain in a single turn. Alternatively, Kengo's own One With The BladeGainClarity of MindDouble attack rate is boosted / Triple attack rate is boosted
(Can't be removed)
Strength: DA: Guaranteed / TA: 30%Duration: IndefiniteSpecial buff and50% / 50% Critical Hit Rate UpAttacks made with elemental superiority have a chance to deal boosted DMG
Strength: 50% chance of dealing 50% more damage.Duration: 3 turns. provides guaranteed double attacks and a good chance at triple attacks.
Rending Flash700% elemental damage to a foe (Damage cap: 820,000).
Gain100% C.A. DMG UpCharge attack DMG is boosted
Strength: 100%Duration: 3 turns and20% C.A. DMG Cap UpCharge attack DMG cap is boosted
Strength: 20%Duration: 3 turns.
(Consumes 60% of charge bar.): A strong nuke combined with a massive buff to charge attack damage and cap. The charge bar can make it a bit cumbersome to use, but it lasts for three turns so it's often possible to empower multiple charge attacks with one use. Becomes less useful when the main character is already hitting the charge attack damage cap, however.
Eagle ReversalGain Counters on Dodge/DMG (2 times)Counters upon dodging one-ally attacks or taking DMG
Strength: 500%Duration: 2 turnsCounter attacks grant 5% charge bar per hit..: Rarely chosen due to Kengo not having any way to redirect attacks to itself, and because getting hit will cause you to loseClarity of MindDouble attack rate is boosted / Triple attack rate is boosted
(Can't be removed)
Special buff. Could be useful against enemies that perform multiple or all-ally attacks, or if the party has some way to redirect hostility to the main character.
How to Play
Every time MC uses a Charge Attack, they gain 1 UnyouATK, multiattack rate, and charge attack DMG are boosted based on Unyou lvl (Can't be removed)
(up to 5)—a permanent buff that further boosts their combat specs. Kengo synergizes well with multiattack buffs and charge bar speedups/generation that allow it to charge attack more. Generally, Chain Bursts are helpful but aren't necessary, so Kengo doesn't need to wait to C.A. with the rest of the party.
Notable Main Weapons
Kengo wants to be charge attacking as many times as possible, as often as possible. The best main weapons to suit Kengo for this purpose are bows or katanas that provide charge bar boosts or an increase to charge bar speed, charge attack power, or multiattack. Main weapons that can provide guaranteed triple attack are an excellent combo with No More DoubtGain Triple StrikeAttacks 3 times each turn
Duration: 1 turn .
(Consumes 40% of charge bar.).
If using Kengo for one-turn kill teams, then a different approach is preferable. Weapons with charge attacks that debuff the enemy DEF or buff the party attack specs are much better in that case. Boosts to charge bar or or multiattack will be useless as you will not be taking a second turn to use those buffs. If a weapon that buffs the party attack specs on charge attack is chosen, then Kengo's second charge attack that turn will become stronger due to the effect of the first charge attack.
- Unsigned Kaneshige: The Class Champion Weapon's C.A. effect gives +10% charge bar to all characters after MC, filling their gauges by at least 20% per C.A. (since Charge Attacks innately gives +10% charge bar to following characters). A very solid choice for medium-to-long fights in any element. (Note: While Kaneshige still works in One-Turn Kill teams (especially with Humanity Emblem), weapons that provide party-wide buffs or bonus damage on C.A. may be more beneficial for OTK setups.)
- Devilry EmblemAll allies gain
30% Charge Bar Gain UpCharge bar gain is boosted
Strength: 30%Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. upon MC using charge attack. Standout choice for regular use. Devilry's party-wide30% Charge Bar Gain UpCharge bar gain is boosted
Strength: 30%Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. is extremely beneficial for C.A.-based parties, especially when the party has a high MA rate. Note: Devilry's effect is treated as a character skill-sided buff and does not stack with similar effects from character skills, such as
PandemoniumGain 70% Charge Bar Gain UpCharge bar gain is boosted
Strength: 70%Duration: 3 turns.—the strongest effect takes precedence. - Humanity Emblem significantly improves Chain Burst effectiveness, but you must take care not to have the MC charge attack on their own lest the emblem be wasted. Better than Devilry for one-turn kill teams, but you may simply wish to take another weapon instead.
- Divinity Emblem provides significant bonus damage when above 100% charge bar, but to use this effectively you will need to turn off charge attacks, attack until you have 200% bar, then turn on charge attacks and use all your bar at once, then repeat the process. Manual charge bar management is key to success with this emblem. If you do not turn off charge attacks the bar will be used on the turn after the MC reaches 100%, using most of the bar and not dealing any bonus damage at all. Best used with characters with 200% bar so that their charge acquired whilst waiting for the MC to reach 200% is not wasted.
- Devilry EmblemAll allies gain
Ameno Habakiri 🛑
🛑This weapon requires many Gold Moons to acquire, and will realistically involve the use of several Damascus Ingots to uncap to its full potential. Think very carefully before making the heavy commitment to acquiring this weapon! - an expensive choice that grants the chance to do 9 attacks in a single turn after C.A., as well as provide stacking damage buffs on multiattacks. Triggering the 9x attack will bring the MC close or at enough charge to do another charge attack immediately.
Heat of The Sun - it provides a chance to do a turn of Double StrikeAttacks twice each turn
Duration: 1.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
On the next turn, it'll have 1 turn remaining. after a charge attack. Only hasDouble StrikeAttacks twice each turn
Duration: 1.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
On the next turn, it'll have 1 turn remaining. compared to Ameno Habakiri's 3x3 attacks, but has a much better chance of it happening. Also provides a teamwide clear on Charge Attack as well as drain effect for anyone under the effect of Double StrikeAttacks twice each turn
. Best combined with use of
The Sun (SSR).
Ichigo Hitofuri⚠️⚠️This weapon is acquired from the Premium Draw. It will require the use of duplicate copies or Damascus Ingots to uncap to its full potential. It may be difficult to get this weapon in the first place, and will be expensive to bring to its full power. Consider whether you can use a farmable replacement instead. - Has the same chance-of-Double StrikeAttacks twice each turn
Duration: 1.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
On the next turn, it'll have 1 turn remaining. effect as Heat of The Sun, but provides a teamwide ATK up instead of a clear.
Draconic Blade - provides partywide drain and an improvement to the MC's charge attack every time it happens. A decent choice for longer battles with a Light team.
Nichirin Sword - Provides a unique stacking attack and defense buff to the MC on each charge attack, up to 50% strength for each.
Katana of Renunciation and 
Katana of Repudiation ⚠️
⚠️This weapon requires use of a Gold Brick to uncap to its full potential. Make sure this weapon is the best possible use you can get out of your Gold Brick before choosing to get it. - Assumes use of the γ Revelation or Δ Revelation skills. Both help the charge bar in different ways on charge attack, as well as lift damage caps. An alternative to Unsigned Kaneshige if you have 
Nyarlathotep or dark characters that use crests.
- γ Revelation gives 15% boost to C.A. DMG cap and all allies gain 20% Charge Bar Gain UpCharge bar gain is boosted
Strength: 20% on charge attack, a lower strength version of the Devilry emblem effect from Unsigned Kaneshige. - Δ Revelation gives 50% boost to chain burst DMG cap and all allies gain Charge Bar +10%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 10%
Strength: 10% on charge attack, much like Unsigned Kaneshige's charge attack effect.
- γ Revelation gives 15% boost to C.A. DMG cap and all allies gain
Levin Shooter⚠️⚠️This weapon is acquired from the Premium Draw. It will require the use of duplicate copies or Damascus Ingots to uncap to its full potential. It may be difficult to get this weapon in the first place, and will be expensive to bring to its full power. Consider whether you can use a farmable replacement instead. - Guaranteed TAGuaranteed triple attack regardless of Triple Attack Lowered debuffs
Duration: 1.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
On the next turn, it'll have 1 turn remaining. and
50% Bonus Light DMGDeals bonus light DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
Strength: 50%Duration: 1.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
On the next turn, it'll have 1 turn remaining. after charge attack. Also triggers a stacking supplemental damage effect for each triple attack, up to a maximum strength of 30K per instance. Excellent combination with No More DoubtGain Triple StrikeAttacks 3 times each turn
Duration: 1 turn .
(Consumes 40% of charge bar.).
Dragon Slayer⚠️⚠️This weapon is acquired from the Premium Draw. It will require the use of duplicate copies or Damascus Ingots to uncap to its full potential. It may be difficult to get this weapon in the first place, and will be expensive to bring to its full power. Consider whether you can use a farmable replacement instead. - Boosts the power of all charge attacks when wielded as a main weapon, as well as giving the MC a boost to charge bar on each charge attack.
Reflection of The Moon - Boosts the MC's charge bar on charge attack, and provides 
Haaselia's buff to the party without having to have her in the front lines. Also provides a very strong attack and DMG cap increase to the party once 
Full MoonATK and DEF are gradually boosted
is active. A strong pick but requires the use of
The Moon (SSR), and loses relative value if Haaselia is in the front line of your party.
Draconic Bow - It provides a strong party-wide boost to multiattack and 15% Bonus Earth DMGDeals bonus earth DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
Strength: 15%Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining. after charge attack. A decent choice for longer battles with a Earth team.
Colomba - All allies gain Charge Bar +10%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 10%
Strength: 10% on charge attack. Also notable for its weapon skill that supplements all charge attacks with up to 400K damage.
Summon Synergies
- When set as a main or support summon, 4★
Bonito's call is the most reliable way to instantly reach 200% charge bar. Because its aura only affects Water allies, this strategy works best for Water teams but will be much less reliable, damage-wise, for other elements. - 4★
Macula Marius (Summer) gives 30% charge bar on call, which can be used to refill some charge bar lost by using No More DoubtGain Triple StrikeAttacks 3 times each turn
Duration: 1 turn .
(Consumes 40% of charge bar.) or Rending Flash700% elemental damage to a foe (Damage cap: 820,000).
Gain100% C.A. DMG UpCharge attack DMG is boosted
Strength: 100%Duration: 3 turns and20% C.A. DMG Cap UpCharge attack DMG cap is boosted
Strength: 20%Duration: 3 turns.
(Consumes 60% of charge bar.). However, for OTK purposes, only Water teams have instant access to her call.
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 hiroXgbf http://hiroxgbf.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-7.html
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Hecate_mk2, Kengo. https://twitter.com/Hecate_mk2/status/997064980468981761
- ↑ Great Sundome, https://twitter.com/greatsundome/status/997365245680140288
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 I_never_fail, Kengo. https://twitter.com/I_never_fail/status/997101417914486784
