Huge one-turn damage boost from Insect BreathingAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed) .
Wisteria 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 PoisonedHP is lowered on every turn .
Healing and debuff clearing in a short 6-turn cooldown.
Offensive healer who needs to be targetted for DosageAttack 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.
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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 Insect BreathingATK is boosted by Insect Breathing . 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 PoisonedHP is lowered on every turn , as well as Wisteria 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 Poison AdministratorGain Insect BreathingATK is boosted by Insect Breathing Strength: 50%Multiplier: AssassinDuration: 1 turn . Raise DosageAttack 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.
Six Stings6-hit, 150% Wind damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~100,000 per hit). Inflict Poisoned (10,000)HP is lowered on every turn Strength: 10,000Duration: 180 seconds and Wisteria 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 PoisonedHP is lowered on every turn specs based on DosageAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed) lvl. Also inflict ParalyzedCan't attack Duration: 1-2 turnsLocal status effect at lvl 5.) deals up to Poisoned (60,000)HP is lowered on every turn Strength: 60,000 per turn, the more DosageAttack 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.
Extended Mastery Support SkillBonus Elemental DMG effect against foes with Poison effect. is valuable, as she plays with PoisonedHP 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 PoisonedHP is lowered on every turn .
Her charge attack has slight chance of Lethal HitInstant death for the victim. , instantly killing the target.
DosageAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed) increases whenever she cast Poison AdministratorGain Insect BreathingATK is boosted by Insect Breathing Strength: 50%Multiplier: AssassinDuration: 1 turn . Raise DosageAttack 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 Insect Hashira5% boost to dodge rate. Boost to attack specs and skill specs based on DosageAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed) lvl., ensuring her survival while raising DosageAttack 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 PharmacologyRestore 20% of all allies' HP (Healing cap: 2000) and remove 1 debuff. (When DosageAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed) lvl is 5: All allies also gain Charge Bar +20%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 20% Strength: 20%.). Once she reaches 5 DosageAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed) stacks, she also grants all allies Charge Bar +20%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 20% Strength: 20%.
Weaknesses
Is less effective as an attacker when facing foes immune to PoisonedHP is lowered on every turn .
Lethal HitInstant death for the victim. is not relevant for harder bosses and raids, as they're mostly immune against it.
How to Play
Cast Poison AdministratorGain Insect BreathingATK is boosted by Insect Breathing Strength: 50%Multiplier: AssassinDuration: 1 turn . Raise DosageAttack 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 DosageAttack 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 Six Stings6-hit, 150% Wind damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~100,000 per hit). Inflict Poisoned (10,000)HP is lowered on every turn Strength: 10,000Duration: 180 seconds and Wisteria 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 PoisonedHP is lowered on every turn specs based on DosageAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed) lvl. Also inflict ParalyzedCan't attack Duration: 1-2 turnsLocal status effect at lvl 5.) whenever it's off cooldown.
Cast PharmacologyRestore 20% of all allies' HP (Healing cap: 2000) and remove 1 debuff. (When DosageAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed) lvl is 5: All allies also gain Charge Bar +20%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 20% Strength: 20%.) whenever needed. You can increase the frequency of casting the skill if you need Charge 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 Insect BreathingATK is boosted by Insect Breathing 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:
Andira (5★):Sage of EternityGrant an ally Shield (2500)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount Strength: 2500Duration: 3 turns and Full 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 Shield (3500)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount Strength: 3500Duration: 3 turns. At level 90: Shield endurance further increased to Shield (4000)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount Strength: 4000Duration: Indefinite and now has indefinite duration. Also grants 30% Bonus Wind DMGDeals bonus wind DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks (Ends upon taking DMG) Strength: 30%Duration: Indefinite. (Bonus Wind DMG ends upon taking damage.)
Cavalier:Horseman's DutyAll allies gain 15% Bonus DMGDeals bonus DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks Strength: 15%Duration: 3 turns. Spear: Gain 100% / 30% ArmoredChance of lowering DMG taken Strength: 100% chance of taking 30% less damage.Duration: 3 turns and Hostility UpMore likely to be attacked Strength: SharpDuration: 1 turn . Gun: Gain Unchallenged (1 time)Next DMG received will be ineffective Duration: Indefinite and Hostility DownLess likely to be attacked Strength: SharpDuration: 1 turn . At level 30: Spear: Effect increased to Full 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 Debuff Res. UpDebuff resistance is boosted Duration: 1 turn . Gun: Effect increased to Hostility DownLess likely to be attacked Strength: ~99%Duration: 1 turn and Unchallenged (2 times)Next DMG received will be ineffective Duration: Indefinite.
Korwa (Summer):Blanche FilRestore 10% of Wind allies' HP (Healing cap: 2500). All Wind allies gain 10% 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 FilMagically infused thread. Consumed upon using Korwa's skills (Can't be removed) Duration: Indefinite and 1 IdeaCame up with an Idea (Wind allies' C.A. specs are boosted / Can't be removed) Duration: Indefinite.
Niyon (5★):Nine-Realm's SecurityAll Wind allies gain 100% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted Strength: 100%Duration: 4 turns and 50% Bonus Wind DMGDeals bonus wind DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks Strength: 50%Duration: 4 turns. Inflict Serene FantasiaElemental DMG dealt by foes is reduced to 0 (Can't be removed / Can't be extended) Base Accuracy: Guaranteed to land if the foe does not have 100% debuff resistance (10,000% base accuracy)Duration: 1 turn Local status effect on all foes. (Can't recast.) At level 150: Can now be recast. (Can't recast.)
Warlock:ChaserAll allies gain 20% 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 DosageAttack 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/Double StrikeAttacks twice each turn and Insect BreathingATK is boosted by Insect Breathing , she can deal immense damage within one turn. Notable sources of attack rates are:
Anila (Summer): First InitiationGain Guaranteed TAGuaranteed triple attack regardless of Triple Attack Lowered debuffs Duration: 1 turn and StrengthATK is greatly boosted based on how high HP is Strength: 20%-10%Duration: 3 turns. (Affects all allies after dealing charge attack.)
Andira:TricumuloAll allies gain LoopATK 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: LoopATK 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:LoopATK 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:LoopATK 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%.
Arriet:Philanthropy1-turn cut to a Wind ally's skill cooldowns and grant Double StrikeAttacks twice each turn Duration: 1 turn . At level 90: If target is a Harp-specialty ally: Grant Triple StrikeAttacks 3 times each turn Duration: 1 turn instead.
Cavalier:High CommandSpear: Gain Noble 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 Noble 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.)
Elysian:Call of the AbyssHarp: All allies gain 80% DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted Strength: 80%Duration: 3 turns, 30% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted Strength: 30%Duration: 3 turns, and 35% Charge Bar Gain LoweredCharge bar gain is lowered Strength: 35%Duration: 3 turns. Dagger: All allies gain 40% DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted Strength: 40%Duration: 3 turns, 10% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted Strength: 10%Duration: 3 turns, and 35% Charge Bar Gain LoweredCharge bar gain is lowered Strength: 35%Duration: 3 turns. (Harp)
Luchador:Tag TeamAll allies instantly perform a normal attack without using up a turn.
Morrigna:BuaGrant another Wind ally BuaATK, 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: PerpetuityDuration: Indefinite. (Can't grant Bua effect to more than 1 ally at a time.) (Note the DEF penalty breaking standard DEF Down cap.)
Niyon (5★):Nine-Realm's SecurityAll Wind allies gain 100% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted Strength: 100%Duration: 4 turns and 50% Bonus Wind DMGDeals bonus wind DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks Strength: 50%Duration: 4 turns. Inflict Serene FantasiaElemental DMG dealt by foes is reduced to 0 (Can't be removed / Can't be extended) Base Accuracy: Guaranteed to land if the foe does not have 100% debuff resistance (10,000% base accuracy)Duration: 1 turn Local status effect on all foes. (Can't recast.) At level 150: Can now be recast. (Can't recast.)
Bonus Elemental DMG effect against foes with Poison effect.
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Last update: 2020-12-15
Gamewith's recommended EMP build for Shinobu Kocho.
Priorities
Take 3★ of Support Skill first to increase damage against PoisonedHP 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.
