Yoruichi Shihoin Build Guide
Overview
Yoruichi is the Flash Goddess specializing in lightning-fast strikes and hand-to-hand combat. Her Shunko form combines Hakuda (martial arts) and Kido for devastating speed-based damage. She rewards aggressive, mobile gameplay and excels at overwhelming enemies with rapid attacks and Perfect Dodge mechanics.
Core Mechanics
Lightning Seal
Each Technique/Counter/Special Attack grants +7% damage and +5% crit rate (stacks up to 4 times = +28% damage, +20% crit rate).
Perfect Dodge
Dodging INTO enemy attacks at the right moment triggers Perfect Dodge (screen flash + slow-mo). Next Stomping Strike deals 60-75% bonus damage.
Shunko
Ultimate ability that transforms Yoruichi into Shunko form. Grants +15% attack boost and enhanced mobility for 15 seconds.
Best Build
Weapon Stamps
- Primary: Attack +% (Primary damage scaling)
- Secondary: Speed / Attack Speed +% (Yoruichi scales with speed)
- Tertiary: Critical Rate +% (Aim for 50-60% total)
Core Stamps
- Lightning Seal Amplifier: Stack effects +10% (increases damage per stack from 7% to 7.7%)
- Perfect Dodge Master: Perfect dodge window +0.2s, bonus damage +15% (makes Perfect Dodge easier and more rewarding)
- Speed Demon: Attack speed +12%, movement speed +8% (synergizes with her speed-based kit)
- Thunder Strike: Lightning-element damage +15% (elemental specialization)
Main Stats Priority
- Attack % - Your primary damage scaling stat
- Speed / Attack Speed % - Yoruichi scales with speed mechanics
- Critical Rate % - Aim for 50-60% total (Lightning Seal stacks provide +20%)
- Critical Damage % - After reaching crit rate threshold
Sub-Stats Priority
Speed > Crit Rate > Crit Damage > Attack % > HP %
Speed is crucial for Yoruichi. It increases her attack frequency, dodge animation speed, and overall combat fluidity. Don't ignore Speed substats.
Best Teams
Speed Meta Team (Aggressive Comp)
Kisuke buffs Yoruichi's crit-heavy kit. Yoruichi provides rapid pressure while Ichigo delivers finishing blows. Fast rotation team with high damage ceiling.
Lightning Element Team
Lightning-element focused team with elemental synergy bonuses.
Combat Rotation
Optimal Combo (Full DPS Rotation)
- Dodge into enemy 鈫?Trigger Perfect Dodge (screen flash + slow-mo)
- Hakuda: Stomping Strike (boosted by 60-75% from Perfect Dodge)
- Tap basic attack 鈫?Auto-perform 5th strike of combo (skips first 4 hits)
- Use Technique 鈫?Gain Lightning Seal stack (+7% damage, +5% crit rate)
- Counter or Special Attack 鈫?Build more stacks (aim for 4 stacks total)
- Activate Shunko (Ultimate) when at 4 stacks
- Spam enhanced basic attacks + skills (15% attack boost active + 28% from stacks)
- Manually release Counter in Shunko form 鈫?Fill Spiritual Pressure to max instantly
- Repeat cycle - Focus on maintaining 4 Lightning Seal stacks
Always Perfect Dodge before Stomping Strike. Maintain 4 Lightning Seal stacks for maximum damage.
Skill Priority
- Ultimate (Shunko) - Max first (Transformation + attack boost)
- Technique - Second priority (Lightning Seal stacking)
- Counter Attack - Third (Perfect Dodge synergy)
- Basic Attack - Last (Least impactful)
Shunko is Yoruichi's defining ability. Max it first, then focus on technique for Lightning Seal stacking.
✓ Strengths
- High skill ceiling with Perfect Dodge system
- Lightning Seal stacks provide massive damage scaling
- Excellent mobility and speed
- Rewards aggressive, skill-based gameplay
- Unique playstyle compared to other DPS
✗ Weaknesses
- Requires mechanical skill to master
- Perfect Dodge timing can be difficult
- Less effective for AoE content
- Requires constant active play
- Not as straightforward as rotation-based DPS