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Shion
	Edit rating Role: Attacker/Debuffer/Support Burst damage via skills in early turns with katana-specialty allies in party. Gets stronger the more katana weapons are equipped in a grid. Guaranteed TAGuaranteed triple attack regardless of Triple Attack Lowered debuffs and Double StrikeAttacks twice each turn for 50% charge bar. Inflicts ATK Down (Stackable)ATK is lowered (Stackable) and DEF Down (Stackable)DEF is lowered (Stackable) in one button. Supports allies even from backline - grants all allies Fire ATK UpFire ATK is boosted when chain burst occurs. Requires multiple Fire katana-specialty allies and a Primal grid to fully make use of her potential.

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
GameWith	9.5	S	A	B	2021-04-20
Kamigame	8.5	A	B	C	2023-06-15

Overview

Shion has extraordinary capability of dealing damage, both from her high charge bar limit and multi-attacks in one turn thanks to her skills. She can also inflict debuffs, weakening enemies while also buffing her multiattack rate. Even if you don't intend to use her, her support skill is always useful as it grants Fire ATK UpFire ATK is boosted
whenever chain burst occurs.

Strengths

• Her charge attack,  Sakura Shadowfall450%Massive Fire damage to a foe.
  2-turn cut to Shion's skill cooldowns.
  (Bonus Fire damage based on number of katana-specialty allies in party [Max: 6 hits].) cuts her skill cooldown by 2 turns, as well as dealing bonus damage to foe based on katana allies present in your party.
• Has a nuking skill,  Tempura Flurry300% Fire damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~350,000).
  Gain Charge Bar +20%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 20%
  Strength: 20%.
  (Number of activations increased based on number of katana-specialty allies in party [Max: 6].) that reactivates multiple times based on katana allies present in your party.
  • Both her charge attack and aforementioned skill also takes account of your sub ally, easily increasing her damage output.
•  Tea Stalk Garden400% Fire damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~630,000).
  Inflict 10% ATK Down (Stackable / Max: 40%)ATK is lowered (Stackable)
  Strength: 10% (Max: 40%)Base Accuracy: 100%Duration: 180 seconds and 10% DEF Down (Stackable / Max: 40%)DEF is lowered (Stackable)
  Strength: 10% (Max: 40%)Base Accuracy: 100%Duration: 180 seconds.
  Gain 15% DA Up (Stackable / Max: 60%)Double attack rate is boosted (Stackable)
  Strength: 15% (Max: 60%)Duration: Indefinite and 5% TA Up (Stackable / Max: 20%)Triple attack rate is boosted (Stackable)
  Strength: 5% (Max: 20%)Duration: Indefinite. inflicts 10% ATK Down (Stackable / Max: 40%)ATK is lowered (Stackable)
  Strength: 10% (Max: 40%)Base Accuracy: 100%Duration: 180 seconds and 10% DEF Down (Stackable / Max: 40%)DEF is lowered (Stackable)
  Strength: 10% (Max: 40%)Base Accuracy: 100%Duration: 180 seconds, both which are stacking with regular ATK/DEF Down debuffs such as from  Miserable MistInflict 25% ATK DownATK is lowered
  Strength: 25%Base Accuracy: 80%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Dual and 25% DEF DownDEF is lowered
  Strength: 25%Base Accuracy: 80%Duration: 180 secondsStacking: Dual on all foes., weakening foes for the remainder of battle while also buffing her own multiattack rate until it's dispelled.
•  Sushi Buffet400% Fire damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~630,000).
  Gain Guaranteed TAGuaranteed triple attack regardless of Triple Attack Lowered debuffs
  Duration: 2 turns.
  (Consumes 50% of charge bar to also gain Double StrikeAttacks twice each turn
  Duration: 2 turns.) allows her to fully make use of her high normal attacks, with its 2-turn Guaranteed TAGuaranteed triple attack regardless of Triple Attack Lowered debuffs
  . Double StrikeAttacks twice each turn
  can be gained by consuming 50% charge bar, allowing her to easily regain the charge bar she needed and to quickly trigger her skill cooldown cut, for higher damage per turns.
• Superior performance with more katana weapons in your grid, due to her  Bonsai StyleMaximum charge bar limit of 200%.
  Gain effects in order based on number of katanas equipped:
  1: 30% boost to ATKMultiplier: Perpetuity.
  2: 50% boost to DEF.
  3: 20% boost to charge bar gain.
  4: 50% boost to C.A. damage and 30% boost to C.A. damage cap.
  5: 20% boost to damage cap..
  • With at least 1 katana weapons, it increases her ATK by 30% with an unique mod, making it potent in all kinds of situations.
  • With at least 3 katana weapons, her charge bar gain increases.
  • With at least 4 katana weapons, it also increases her charge attack specs.
• Even when she is a sub ally,  Discovering the PastUpon chain burst activation: All allies gain Fire ATK UpFire ATK is boosted
  based on number of chains.
  (Takes effect even when Shion is a sub ally.) allows her to buff party's damage contribution by granting Fire ATK UpFire ATK is boosted
  whenever chain burst occurs.

Weaknesses

• Over-reliant to katana characters to increase her damage contribution, while currently only few Fire katana characters available via Premium Draw to put as main ally; with only her alone  Tempura Flurry300% Fire damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~350,000).
  Gain Charge Bar +20%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 20%
  Strength: 20%.
  (Number of activations increased based on number of katana-specialty allies in party [Max: 6].) become extremely weak skill with its long 12-turn cooldown.
•  Bonsai StyleMaximum charge bar limit of 200%.
  Gain effects in order based on number of katanas equipped:
  1: 30% boost to ATKMultiplier: Perpetuity.
  2: 50% boost to DEF.
  3: 20% boost to charge bar gain.
  4: 50% boost to C.A. damage and 30% boost to C.A. damage cap.
  5: 20% boost to damage cap. is not favored towards Omega grids.

Synergy

Weapons

Katana weapons may be given special consideration due to Shion's  Bonsai StyleMaximum charge bar limit of 200%.
Gain effects in order based on number of katanas equipped:
1: 30% boost to ATKMultiplier: Perpetuity.
2: 50% boost to DEF.
3: 20% boost to charge bar gain.
4: 50% boost to C.A. damage and 30% boost to C.A. damage cap.
5: 20% boost to damage cap., but be careful not to sacrifice your overall power to include them. Notable options are:

Premium Draw

• Ixaba (4★)
• Black Dragon's Maw (4★)
• Bonsai Blade (4★)
• Metal Destroyer

Farmable

• Ray of Zhuque (Normal) Three copies available from Rise of the Beasts. Can be upgraded into three new katanas, though Ray of Zhuque Malus is the standout choice.
• Wrathfire Longblade (EX) Acquired by converting the base weapon Emberfire Longblade using materials only found during Xeno Ifrit Clash. The supplemental damage on charge attack at 5★ works well with Shion's many hits.
• Ultima Blade (Normal, unboosted by Agni)
• Cosmic Blade (Only on katana-oriented grids)
• Heat of The Sun (EX, note must be used as main hand)
• Colossus Blade Omega with AX Skills
• Martial Steel of the Sovereign (EX, given a 3★ copy for clearing Forgiveness and Gratitude.)
• Wrathfire Militis (Omega and Militis)

Due to her high skill damage and hit counts, skill cap or supplemental weapons can also be considered, such as Ushumgal, Twelfth Vertex of the Passel, and Hollowsky SpearOnly affects spear- and katana-specialty allies..

Bonus Damage

Shion's  Sushi Buffet400% Fire damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~630,000).
Gain Guaranteed TAGuaranteed triple attack regardless of Triple Attack Lowered debuffs
Duration: 2 turns.
(Consumes 50% of charge bar to also gain Double StrikeAttacks twice each turn
Duration: 2 turns.) grants her huge multiattack burst within 2 turns, and greatly appreciate any sources of bonus damage to increase her damage contribution. Notable sources of bonus damage are:

• Warlock:  ChaserAll allies gain 20% Bonus DMGDeals bonus DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
  Strength: 20%Duration: 3 turns.
• Io (Summer):  Sunny DaysRestore 50% of an ally's HP (Healing cap: 2500).
  Grant 30% Bonus Fire DMGDeals bonus fire DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
  Strength: 30%Duration: 4 turnsStacking: A and 30% Fire ATK UpFire ATK is boosted
  Strength: 30%Duration: 4 turns.
• Mugen:  Song of InnocenceAll allies gain a random buff effect and Charge Bar +20%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 20%
  Strength: 20%. (One of possible effect.)
• Tien (5★):  Ten-Wolf's TriumphAll allies gain 280% Salted Wound (1 time)ATK is boosted when foe is in break mode
  Strength: 280%Multiplier: AssassinDuration: 1 turn , 20% ATK UpATK is boosted
  Strength: 20%Duration: 1 turn , 30% Bonus Fire DMGDeals bonus fire DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
  Strength: 30%Duration: 2 turns, and Guaranteed TAGuaranteed triple attack regardless of Triple Attack Lowered debuffs
  Duration: 2 turns.
  Inflict OnslaughtTakes effects that activate against foes in break
  Base Accuracy: Guaranteed to land if the foe does not have 100% debuff resistance (10,000% base accuracy)Duration: 3 turnsLocal status effect on all foes.
  (Can't recast.) (Can't recast.)
• Yuel (5★):  Guren250%-350% Fire damage to all foes (Damage cap: ~630,000).
  Inflict FoxflameSlight chance for attacks to miss / HP is lowered on every turn
  Base Accuracy: 120%Duration: 3 turnsLocal status effect.
  At level 90:
  All allies gain 30% DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted
  Strength: 30%Duration: 3 turns, 15% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted
  Strength: 15%Duration: 3 turns, and 20% Bonus Fire DMGDeals bonus fire DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
  Strength: 20%Duration: 3 turns. (Requires Lvl 90.)
• Red Hare: Flaming Warhorse500% Fire damage to all foes (Damage cap: ~630,000).
  All Fire allies gain 20% Bonus Fire DMGDeals bonus fire DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
  Strength: 20%Duration: 1 turn , 40% DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted
  Strength: 40%Duration: 1 turn , and 20% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted
  Strength: 20%Duration: 1 turn .

Extended Mastery Perks

Shion			Stars: 18	EMP: 171
ATK ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ +500 +800 +1000	DEF ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%	Double Attack Rate ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 3% 5% 6%	Critical Hit ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 12% chance for 12% more DMG 20% chance for 20% more DMG 25% chance for 25% more DMG	Charge Attack Damage ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 10% 15% 20%
☆☆☆	☆☆☆	☆☆☆	★★★	★★★
ATK ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ +500 +800 +1000	DEF ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%	HP ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 250 500 750	Double Attack Rate ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 3% 5% 6%	Critical Hit ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 12% chance for 12% more DMG 20% chance for 20% more DMG 25% chance for 25% more DMG
☆☆☆	☆☆☆	☆☆☆	☆☆☆	★★★
Critical Hit ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 12% chance for 12% more DMG 20% chance for 20% more DMG 25% chance for 25% more DMG	Skill Damage Cap ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%	Charge Attack Damage ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 10% 15% 20%	Charge Attack Damage Cap ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%	Gain ATK Up (Stackable / Max: 30%)ATK is boosted while active (Stackable) Multiplier: NormalDuration: Indefinite upon using charge attack.
☆☆☆	★★★	★★★	★★★	☆☆☆
Last update: 2021-04-20

Gamewith's recommended EMP build for Shion.

Priorities

First, take 3★ Skill DMG Cap to increase her skill nuke potential. After that, take two 3★ C.A. DMG and additionally 3★ C.A. DMG Cap to increase her charge attack strength. Complete her EMP build by taking two 3★ Critical Hit.

Since all of her EMP star is used, you need to reallocate points once her EMP Support Skill is implemented. If the EMP Support Skill is good, consider removing one 3★ Critical Hit.

Resources

• Reddit Character Discussion (2021-06-28)