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Ratings

Shinobu Kocho Label Type Heal.png Label Race Human.png Label Weapon Katana.png
Npc m 3040310000 01.jpg
  • Role: Attacker/Support/Healer
  • Huge one-turn damage boost from Status 7015.pngInsect BreathingAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
    .
  • Status 7014.pngWisteria PoisonWhen the foe uses a special attack: Plain DMG to all foes (Can't be removed)
    Local status effect
    deals high Plain damage when foe casts special attack.
  • Stronger charge attack against foes with Status Poison.pngPoisonedHP is lowered on every turn
    .
  • Healing and debuff clearing in a short 6-turn cooldown.
  • Offensive healer who needs to be targetted for Status 7016.pngDosageAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
    stack, but can dodge attacks.
  • Great character for Impossible contents needing both attacker and healer unit.
Site RatingThe character's overall rating out of 10. GrindingThe character's general efficiency in repeatedly clearing menial content with an emphasis on real-time speed.
GW Max Grade: SS
KG Max Grade: SS
Full AutoThe character's general performance in Full Auto parties.
GW Max Grade: SS
KG Max Grade: SS
High DifficultyThe character's capability relative to the game's most difficult content.
GW Max Grade: SS
KG Max Grade: SS
Last Update
Icon Gamewith.png GameWith 9.2 A B B 2022-02-17
Icon Kamigame.png Kamigame 8.5 A C C 2023-08-25

Overview

As an offensive healer, Shinobu proves her excellence in both aspects, being healer with her healing and clearing debuff, and attacker with her 1-turn Status 7015.pngInsect BreathingAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
. The nature of her support skill wants her to getting targeted as much as possible, but thankfully her innate dodge rate complements these needs. She inflicts Status Poison.pngPoisonedHP is lowered on every turn
, as well as Status 7014.pngWisteria PoisonWhen the foe uses a special attack: Plain DMG to all foes (Can't be removed)
Local status effect
, as additional damage source.

Strengths

  • Her main offensive ability lies in Ability m 1322 3.png Poison AdministratorGain Status 7015.pngInsect BreathingAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
    Strength: 50%Multiplier: AssassinDuration: 1 turn
    .
    Raise Status 7016.pngDosageAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
    Duration: Indefinite
    lvl by 1 (Max: 5).
    which increases her damage for one turn, on top of raising normal and charge attack damage cap.
  • Ability m 1321 1.png Six Stings6-hit, 150% Wind damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~100,000 per hit).
    Inflict Status Poison.pngPoisoned (10,000)HP is lowered on every turn
    Strength: 10,000Duration: 180 seconds
    and Status 7014.pngWisteria PoisonWhen the foe uses a special attack: Plain DMG to all foes (Can't be removed)
    Base Accuracy: Guaranteed to land if the foe does not have 100% debuff resistance (10,000% base accuracy)Duration: IndefiniteLocal status effect
    .
    (Boost to Status Poison.pngPoisonedHP is lowered on every turn
    specs based on Status 7016.pngDosageAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
    lvl.
    Also inflict Status Paralyzed 1.pngParalyzedCan't attack
    Duration: 1-2 turnsLocal status effect
    at lvl 5.)
    deals up to Status Poison.pngPoisoned (60,000)HP is lowered on every turn
    Strength: 60,000
    per turn, the more Status 7016.pngDosageAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
    stacks she possess, and provides additional plain damage to foes when afflicted foe casts its special attack.
  • Icon Extended Mastery Support Skill.png Extended Mastery Support SkillBonus Elemental DMG effect against foes with Poison effect. is valuable, as she plays with Status Poison.pngPoisonedHP is lowered on every turn
    and this adds another damage instance, resulting in additional damage contribution.
    • Furthermore, her charge attack specs increase when the target foe is afflicted by Status Poison.pngPoisonedHP is lowered on every turn
      .
  • Her charge attack has slight chance of Status Death.pngLethal HitInstant death for the victim.
    , instantly killing the target.
  • Status 7016.pngDosageAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
    increases whenever she cast Ability m 1322 3.png Poison AdministratorGain Status 7015.pngInsect BreathingAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
    Strength: 50%Multiplier: AssassinDuration: 1 turn
    .
    Raise Status 7016.pngDosageAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
    Duration: Indefinite
    lvl by 1 (Max: 5).
    or is targeted by foes, boosting her offensive capabilities for remainder of battle as the buff is unremovable and doesn't get consumed by any of her skills.
    • She can dodge foe's attacks thanks to Icon Support Skill.png Insect Hashira5% boost to dodge rate.
      Boost to attack specs and skill specs based on Status 7016.pngDosageAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
      lvl.
      , ensuring her survival while raising Status 7016.pngDosageAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
      stacks.
  • She can heal and clear debuff in one button via Ability m 1323 2.png PharmacologyRestore 20% of all allies' HP (Healing cap: 2000) and remove 1 debuff.
    (When Status 7016.pngDosageAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
    lvl is 5:
    All allies also gain Status Uplift.pngCharge Bar +20%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 20%
    Strength: 20%
    .)
    . Once she reaches 5 Status 7016.pngDosageAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
    stacks, she also grants all allies Status Uplift.pngCharge Bar +20%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 20%
    Strength: 20%
    .

Weaknesses

  • Is less effective as an attacker when facing foes immune to Status Poison.pngPoisonedHP is lowered on every turn
    .
  • Status Death.pngLethal HitInstant death for the victim.
    is not relevant for harder bosses and raids, as they're mostly immune against it.

How to Play

  • Cast Ability m 1322 3.png Poison AdministratorGain Status 7015.pngInsect BreathingAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
    Strength: 50%Multiplier: AssassinDuration: 1 turn
    .
    Raise Status 7016.pngDosageAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
    Duration: Indefinite
    lvl by 1 (Max: 5).
    first at turn 1, then recast as frequently as possible until 5 Status 7016.pngDosageAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
    stacks. After that, you can continue casting it whenever it's off cooldown or during burst turns.
  • Cast Ability m 1321 1.png Six Stings6-hit, 150% Wind damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~100,000 per hit).
    Inflict Status Poison.pngPoisoned (10,000)HP is lowered on every turn
    Strength: 10,000Duration: 180 seconds
    and Status 7014.pngWisteria PoisonWhen the foe uses a special attack: Plain DMG to all foes (Can't be removed)
    Base Accuracy: Guaranteed to land if the foe does not have 100% debuff resistance (10,000% base accuracy)Duration: IndefiniteLocal status effect
    .
    (Boost to Status Poison.pngPoisonedHP is lowered on every turn
    specs based on Status 7016.pngDosageAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
    lvl.
    Also inflict Status Paralyzed 1.pngParalyzedCan't attack
    Duration: 1-2 turnsLocal status effect
    at lvl 5.)
    whenever it's off cooldown.
  • Cast Ability m 1323 2.png PharmacologyRestore 20% of all allies' HP (Healing cap: 2000) and remove 1 debuff.
    (When Status 7016.pngDosageAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
    lvl is 5:
    All allies also gain Status Uplift.pngCharge Bar +20%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 20%
    Strength: 20%
    .)
    whenever needed. You can increase the frequency of casting the skill if you need Status Uplift.pngCharge Bar +20%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 20%
    Strength: 20%
    on-demand.

Synergy

Bonus Damage

Having additional damage source greatly increases Shinobu's damage per turn contribution, as Status 7015.pngInsect BreathingAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
also increases her normal attack damage cap, giving her more offensive capability to deviate from standard healer characters. Some notable sources of Bonus Damage are:

  • Npc s 3040288000 01.jpg Anila (Summer): Ability m 1236 3.png Puffy Summer TowersGrant an ally Status 1383.png30% Bonus Superior Elemental DMGDeals bonus superior element DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
    Strength: 30%Duration: 3 turns
    and Status Dodge 1.pngDodge All (1 time)Takes no DMG or debuffs while in effect for a set period
    Duration: Indefinite
    .
  • Npc s 3040071000 01.jpg Andira (5★): Ability Sage of Eternity.png Sage of EternityGrant an ally Status Shield.pngShield (2500)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount
    Strength: 2500Duration: 3 turns
    and Status AggroUpArrow.pngFull Hostility100% chance to be targeted by one-ally attacks (Can't be removed)
    Duration: 1 turn Full hostility has the same properties as Substitute, but has lower targeting priority than Substitute
    .
    At level 75:
    Shield endurance increased to Status Shield.pngShield (3500)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount
    Strength: 3500Duration: 3 turns
    .
    At level 90:
    Shield endurance further increased to Status Shield.pngShield (4000)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount
    Strength: 4000Duration: Indefinite
    and now has indefinite duration.
    Also grants Status 1383.png30% Bonus Wind DMGDeals bonus wind DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks (Ends upon taking DMG)
    Strength: 30%Duration: Until hit
    .
    (Bonus Wind DMG ends upon taking damage).
  • Leader s 420301 01.jpg Cavalier: Ability Horseman's Duty.png Horseman's DutyAll allies gain Status 1383.png15% Bonus DMGDeals bonus DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
    Strength: 15%Duration: 3 turns
    .
    Spear: Gain Status Armored.png100% / 30% ArmoredChance of lowering DMG taken
    Strength: 100% chance of taking 30% less damage.Duration: 3 turns
    and Status AggroUpArrow.pngHostility UpMore likely to be attacked
    Strength: SharpDuration: 1 turn
    .
    Gun: Gain Status Repel.pngUnchallenged (1 time)Next DMG received will be ineffective
    Duration: Indefinite
    and Status AggroDownArrow.pngHostility DownLess likely to be attacked
    Strength: SharpDuration: 1 turn
    .
    At level 30:
    Spear: Effect increased to Status AggroUpArrow.pngFull Hostility100% chance to be targeted by one-ally attacks (Can't be removed)
    Duration: 1 turn Full hostility has the same properties as Substitute, but has lower targeting priority than Substitute
    . Also gain Status 1003.pngDebuff Res. UpDebuff resistance is boosted
    Duration: 1 turn
    .
    Gun: Effect increased to Status AggroDownArrow.pngHostility DownLess likely to be attacked
    Strength: ~99%Duration: 1 turn
    and Status Repel.pngUnchallenged (2 times)Next DMG received will be ineffective
    Duration: Indefinite
    .
  • Npc s 3040127000 01.jpg Korwa (Summer): Skill charge attack.png Blanche FilRestore 10% of Wind allies' HP (Healing cap: 2500).
    All Wind allies gain Status 1383.png10% Bonus Wind DMGDeals bonus wind DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
    Strength: 10%Duration: 5.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
    On the next turn, it'll have 5 turns remaining.
    .
    Gain 3 Status 15331.pngFilMagically infused thread. Consumed upon using Korwa's skills (Can't be removed)
    Duration: Indefinite
    and 1 Status Idea 1.pngIdeaCame up with an Idea (Wind allies' C.A. specs are boosted / Can't be removed)
    Duration: Indefinite
    .
  • Npc s 3040101000 01.jpg Lecia (Grand): Ability StalwartCommand.png Stalwart CommandGain Status IssueOrders.pngIssue OrdersIssuing orders (Order type is determined by the first ally skill used)
    Duration: IndefiniteCan't be removed
    . Orders lvl rises by 1 depending on the type of skill an ally uses. Skill cooldown set to 1 turn. (Recast skill to end orders.)
    On recast: Consume all Order stacks and provide an effect depending on Order type. Skill cooldown set to 3 turns.
    (Requires ally to cast damaging skill after this skill.)
  • Npc s 3040038000 01.jpg Niyon (5★): Ability Nine-Realm's Security.png Nine-Realm's SecurityAll allies gain Status TripleUp.png100% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted
    Strength: 100%Duration: 4 turns
    and Status 1383.png50% Bonus Wind DMGDeals bonus wind DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
    Strength: 50%Duration: 4 turns
    .
    (Can't recast.)
    (Can't recast.)
  • Leader s 130301 01.jpg Warlock: Ability m 95 3.png ChaserAll allies gain Status 1383.png20% Bonus DMGDeals bonus DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
    Strength: 20%Duration: 3 turns
    .

Attack Rate

While she already has 100% double attack rate with 5 Status 7016.pngDosageAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
stacks and doesn't need to buff it further, triple attack rate buffs are still very welcomed. With triple attacks/Status Routine Step.pngDouble StrikeAttacks twice each turn
and Status 7015.pngInsect BreathingAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
, she can deal immense damage within one turn. Notable sources of attack rates are:

  • Npc s 3040288000 01.jpg Anila (Summer): Ability m 1235 3.png First InitiationGain Status TripleUp.pngGuaranteed TAGuaranteed triple attack regardless of Triple Attack Lowered debuffs
    Duration: 1 turn
    and Status Strength.pngStrengthATK is greatly boosted based on how high HP is
    Strength: 20%-10%Duration: 3 turns
    .
    (Affects all allies after dealing charge attack.)
  • Npc s 3040071000 01.jpg Andira: Ability Scroll.png TricumuloAll allies gain Status Loop.pngLoopATK is boosted / DEF is boosted / Double attack rate is boosted / Triple attack rate is boosted / Debuff success rate is boosted
    Level 100:
    After 2nd cast: Critical hit rate is boosted
    After 3rd cast: DMG cap is boosted
    Duration: 6 turnsLevel 100:
    Can't be removed
    .
    (Effect specs increase for 3 turns, then decay until end.)
    At level 100:
    Status Loop.pngLoopATK is boosted / DEF is boosted / Double attack rate is boosted / Triple attack rate is boosted / Debuff success rate is boosted
    Level 100:
    After 2nd cast: Critical hit rate is boosted
    After 3rd cast: DMG cap is boosted
    Duration: 6 turnsLevel 100:
    Can't be removed
    now has maximum effectiveness for all 6 turns and can't be removed.
    From 2nd cast onward: Status Loop.pngLoopATK is boosted / DEF is boosted / Double attack rate is boosted / Triple attack rate is boosted / Debuff success rate is boosted
    Level 100:
    After 2nd cast: Critical hit rate is boosted
    After 3rd cast: DMG cap is boosted
    Duration: 6 turnsLevel 100:
    Can't be removed
    also boosts critical hit rate50% chance of dealing 20% more damage..
    From 3rd cast onward: Status Loop.pngLoopATK is boosted / DEF is boosted / Double attack rate is boosted / Triple attack rate is boosted / Debuff success rate is boosted
    Level 100:
    After 2nd cast: Critical hit rate is boosted
    After 3rd cast: DMG cap is boosted
    Duration: 6 turnsLevel 100:
    Can't be removed
    also boosts damage cap by 10%.
  • Npc s 3040058000 01.jpg Arriet: Ability m 24 3.png Philanthropy1-turn cut to a Wind ally's skill cooldowns and grant Status Routine Step.pngDouble StrikeAttacks twice each turn
    Duration: 1 turn
    .
  • Leader s 420301 01.jpg Cavalier: Ability High Command.png High CommandSpear: Gain Status 6813 2.pngNoble Purpose (Spear)Number of Order of the Heavy Cavalry's counterattacks is boosted / Deals maximum number of counterattacks while in effect (Can't be removed / Ends upon taking DMG 2 times)
    Duration: Indefinite
    . (Ends upon taking damage 2 times.)
    Gun: Gain Status 6813 2.pngNoble Purpose (Gun)All allies' multiattack rate is boosted (Can't be removed / Ends upon taking DMG 2 times)
    Strength: 30% DA Up / 20% TA UpDuration: Indefinite
    . (Ends upon taking damage 2 times.)
    (Gun, Note Ends upon taking damage 2 times.)
  • Leader s 180301 01.jpg Elysian: Ability Call of the Abyss.png Call of the AbyssHarp: All allies gain Status DoubleUp.png80% DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted
    Strength: 80%
    , Status TripleUp.png30% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted
    Strength: 30%
    , and Status Collapse.png35% Charge Bar Gain LoweredCharge bar gain is lowered
    Strength: 35%
    .
    Dagger: All allies gain Status DoubleUp.png40% DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted
    Strength: 40%
    , Status TripleUp.png10% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted
    Strength: 10%
    , and Status Collapse.png35% Charge Bar Gain LoweredCharge bar gain is lowered
    Strength: 35%
    .
    (Harp)
  • Weapon s 1040103300.jpg Four-Sky Blade Sage: Skill charge attack.png Part the HeavensMassive wind DMG to a foe
    All allies gain Status DoubleUp.png35% DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted
    Strength: 35%Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
    On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining.
    and Status TripleUp.png35% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted
    Strength: 35%Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
    On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining.
    .
  • Weapon s 1040105400.jpg Love Eternal (4★): Skill charge attack.png Violets are Red, Roses are BlueMassive Wind damage to a foe.
    All allies gain Status DoubleUp.png15% DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted
    Strength: 15%Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
    On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining.
    and Status TripleUp.png15% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted
    Strength: 15%Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
    On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining.
    .
    After 4★:
    Increased to Status DoubleUp.png35% DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted
    Strength: 35%Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
    On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining.
    and Status TripleUp.png35% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted
    Strength: 35%Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
    On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining.
    .
  • Leader s 160301 01.jpg Luchador: Ability Tag Team.png Tag TeamAll allies instantly perform a normal attack without using up a turn.
  • Npc s 3040218000 01 101.jpg Morrigna: Ability Bua.png BuaGrant another Wind ally Status Bua.pngBuaATK, triple attack rate, DMG cap, and dodge rate are boosted / DEF is lowered (Can't be removed)
    Strength: 30% ATK Up / Guaranteed triple attack / 20% DMG Cap Up / 40% Dodge Rate Up / 70% DEF DownMultiplier: UniqueDuration: Indefinite
    .
    (Can't grant Bua effect to more than 1 ally at a time.)
    (Note the DEF penalty breaking standard DEF Down cap.)
  • Npc s 3040038000 01.jpg Niyon (5★): Ability Nine-Realm's Security.png Nine-Realm's SecurityAll allies gain Status TripleUp.png100% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted
    Strength: 100%Duration: 4 turns
    and Status 1383.png50% Bonus Wind DMGDeals bonus wind DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
    Strength: 50%Duration: 4 turns
    .
    (Can't recast.)
    (Can't recast.)

Extended Mastery Perks

Shinobu Kocho Stars: 15 EMP: 120
ZenithAtk.pngATK
★☆☆★★☆★★★
+500+800+1000
ZenithDef.pngDEF
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
ZenithHP.pngHP
★☆☆★★☆★★★
250500750
ZenithDebuffRes.pngDebuff Resistance
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
ZenithHealing.pngHealing
★☆☆★★☆★★★
10%15%20%
☆☆☆ ☆☆☆ ☆☆☆ ☆☆☆ ★★★
ZenithAtk.pngATK
★☆☆★★☆★★★
+500+800+1000
ZenithDef.pngDEF
★☆☆★★☆★★★
5%8%10%
ZenithHP.pngHP
★☆☆★★☆★★★
250500750
ZenithDA.pngDouble Attack Rate
★☆☆★★☆★★★
3%5%6%
ZenithCritHit.pngCritical Hit
★☆☆★★☆★★★
12% chance for 12% more DMG20% chance for 20% more DMG25% chance for 25% more DMG
☆☆☆ ☆☆☆ ☆☆☆ ☆☆☆ ★★★
ZenithDodge.pngDodge Rate Up
★☆☆★★☆★★★
1%2%3%
ZenithDodge.pngDodge Rate Up
★☆☆★★☆★★★
1%2%3%
ZenithHostilityUp.pngHostility Up
★☆☆★★☆★★★
+5+8+10
ZenithHealing.pngHealing
★☆☆★★☆★★★
10%15%20%
ZenithSupportSkill.pngBonus Elemental DMG effect against foes with Poison effect.
☆☆☆ ☆☆☆ ★★★ ★★★ ★★★
Last update: 2020-12-15

Gamewith's recommended EMP build for Shinobu Kocho.

Priorities

Take 3★ of Support Skill first to increase damage against Status Poison.pngPoisonedHP is lowered on every turn
foes. Then, take 3★ each on Hostility, Healing, and Critical Hit EMPs.

The leftover 3★ can be spent freely, though Dodge is arguably worst due to its low activation rate. DEF is the safer choice if she needs more survivability.

If you need to take DEF points, increase each evenly instead of maxing one node.

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