In the world of Genshin Impact, Kuki Shinobu is far different from your average sidekick. A former shrine maiden of the Grand Narukami Shrine, this 4-star, sword-wielding electro character is the Deputy Leader of the Arataki Gang. She has helped the gang out of many problems with her professionalism and certifications. But that’s not all. Kuki Shinobu has even expanded the gang’s business scope outside of the regular mischief and delinquency, proving that she’s more than a pretty face with a sharp blade. Join us as we explore the exciting world of Kuki Shinobu
Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths:
- Consistent off-field Electro DMG
- Synergizes well in Hyperbloom teams
- Low Elemental Burst cost
- Reliable Healing
Weaknesses:
- Low Energy Particle generation
- Requires using Elemental Skill frequently, reducing health
- No party-wide healing
Skills
Shinobu’s Shadowsword
- Normal Attack: 4 rapid strikes performed.
- Charged Attack: 2 rapid sword strikes unleashed by consuming Stamina.
- Plunging Attack: Leaps from mid-air, hitting the ground with a path of damage and causing AoE damage on impact.
Sanctifying Ring – Elemental Skill
- Summons a circle of healing energy by sacrificing a portion of Kuki Shinobu’s health, which deals Electro damage to nearby enemies.
- The ring will follow your selected character and continually deal Electro damage to nearby foes while restoring characters’ health within its radius based on Kuki Shinobu’s maximum health.
Note: This skill will only decrease Kuki Shinobu’s health by 20%.
Elemental Burst: Gyoei Narukami Kariyama Rite
- Stabs an evil-excoriating blade into the ground, creating a field that deals continuous Electro DMG to opponents within its AoE based on Shinobu’s Max HP.
- The field lasts longer if Shinobu’s HP is less than or equal to 50% when used.
Support Build
Kuki Shinobu is a unique support character in Genshin Impact, with her strengths lying in her consistent off-field Electro damage and low Elemental Burst cost.
Recommended Weapon
- Freedom-Sworn
- Key of Khaj-Nisut
- Xiphos’ Moonlight
Best Artifacts for Kuki Shinobu:
- Flower of Paradise Lost (4-piece)
- Substitute 1: Gilded Dreams (4-piece)
- Substitute 2: Gilded Dreams (2-piece)
- Substitute 3: Wanderer’s Troupe (2-piece)
Talent Priority
As a support character, Shinobu’s primary focus is to provide healing and Elemental damage to the team. The following talents should be prioritized when building her:
Sanctifying Ring – By sacrificing some of her HP. This ring damages nearby enemies with Electro damage. The Grass Ring of Sanctification follows the current character and inflicts Electro damage every 1.5 seconds on nearby enemies. Based on Kuki Shinobu’s maximum HP, it also restores HP to the ring’s active character(s). However, this skill can only reduce Kuki Shinobu’s HP to 20%. As a support, this should be Shinobu’s top priority talent.
Gyoei Narukami Kariyama Rite – By driving a blade into the ground. This creates a field that purges the region of impurities, dealing consistent Electro damage to foes in its AoE, dependent on her Max HP. The field will be extended if her HP is equal to or below 50% when using this skill. This talent is second to Shinobu’s priority list.
Shinobu’s Shadowsword – Allows her to perform up to four rapid normal strikes, two charged sword strikes using Stamina, and a plunging attack that damages enemies on the path and on impact. As a support, this should be Shinobu’s least priority talent.
Team Comp
The options mentioned below are just a few of the many possibilities, and you can experiment with different combinations to find what works best for you.
Hyperbloom Team for Shinobu
This team composition for Kuki Shinobu centers around triggering the Hyperbloom reaction by utilizing her Elemental Skill to target Dendro Cores.
- Shinobu
- Ayato
- Yelan
- Nahida
Aggravate Team for Shinobu
The focus of the Shinobu Aggravate team is to maintain a continuous Catalyze Aura on the enemy team.
- Shinobu
- Taghnari
- Fischl
- Kazuha
Itto Geo Team for Shinobu
The Shinobu team composition combines the Arataki gang’s leader and deputy officer, Itto and Shinobu, respectively. When Gorou’s C4 is unavailable, the team struggles with healing. However, having Shinobu on the team resolves this problem by delivering healing and creating shields by triggering a Crystalize reaction.
- Shinobu
- Itto
- Albedo
- Gorou
How To Use Kuki Shinobu
To use Kuki Shinobu effectively, use her Elemental Skill, Sanctifying Ring, to heal a party member and damage nearby enemies with electricity. Her Elemental Burst, Gyoei Narukami Kariyama Rite, is a powerful attack that damages all enemies in a circular area. Use it with her Elemental Skill for maximum damage.
Also read: Genshin Impact Nahida Guide, Genshin Impact Yelan Guide
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