Normal ATK
Normal Attack Damage 43% ATK
Athena Asamiya
Rare 
Paper Support Ranged Female
Paper Support Ranged Female AoE HealAoE DMG Red.Heal
"Next, leave it to Athena!"
Quick facts
Athena Asamiya is a Rare Paper-type Support (Ranged) in KOF: Legend. The CD skill Phoenix Arrow deals 105% of ATK with a 12-second cooldown; the NRG skill Shining Crystal Bit deals 0% of ATK and costs 100 energy. Athena Asamiya starts at ★1 with 1,085 ATK and 33,252 HP at level 1, and unlocks all 6 talents at ★31 (KOF 1).
- Rarity
- Rare (starts at ★1)
- Type
- Paper (team counters Rock, countered by Scissors)
- Role
- Support, Ranged
- CD skill
- Phoenix Arrow: 105% ATK, 12s
- NRG skill
- Shining Crystal Bit: 0% ATK, 100 energy
- All talents
- ★31 (KOF 1)
Stats calculator
ATK1,085
DEF759
PEN800
HP33,252
Fighter's own stats only (no gear, cards, gems or bonds). Athena Asamiya starts at ★1 (Rare). Active talent level: 0 of 6.
Fixed base stats
- CRIT
- 5%
- CRIT RES
- 5%
- Max Super Armor
- 10,000
- Chance of Small Skills becoming Max
- 70%
- Chance of Ultimate Skills becoming Max
- 70%
Type and role
Type Paper
Type counters work per team. A team takes a type when at least 3 of its fighters share it. A Paper team counters Rock teams and teams with no type, and is countered by Scissors teams.
The countering team deals 15% more final damage; the countered team deals 15% less.
Role: Support (in game: Supporter)
When dealing damage, reduces the target's Energy by 250. CD: 1s
Range: Ranged
Skills
Phoenix Arrow
CD Skill Single-Target Heal Damage 105% ATK Cooldown 12s
Deals 4 hits of ATK*105% single-target DMG. Each hit restores HP to the ally with the lowest current HP by 3% of Athena Asamiya's Max HP.
Shining Crystal Bit
NRG Skill AoE Heal Energy 100
Restores HP to all allies by 30% of Athena Asamiya's Max HP.
Max Phoenix Arrow
Max Skill CD Damage 105% ATK Upgraded version, triggered by a talent
Max Shining Crystal Bit
Max NRG Skill Energy 100 Upgraded version, triggered by a talent
Talents by star
Talent 1
★6 · Fighter 1
After performing a Heal, the target gains [DMG Reduction +10%] for 3 seconds.
Talent 2
★11 · Elite 1
Athena Asamiya's overflow healing will be converted into a shield, up to a maximum of 20% of the target's Max HP.
Talent 3
★16 · Champion 1
When casting Phoenix Arrow, there is a 70% chance to upgrade it to Max Phoenix Arrow: Deals 6 hits of ATK*105% single-target DMG, and increases the Heal amount to 4%.
Talent 4
★21 · Pugilist 1
Increases Heal effect by 15%.
Talent 5
★26 · Sovereign 1
Each time an enemy unit unleashes an NRG Skill, Athena Asamiya recovers 10% Energy.
Talent 6
★31 · KOF 1
Casting Shining Crystal Bit has a 70% chance to upgrade to Max Shining Crystal Bit: Healing dealt is increased by 50%, and dispels 1 debuff from all allies.
Token
Athena Asamiya's own equipment. Unlocks at ★16 (Champion 1). Refining gives it up to 5 stat affixes; the Awakening tier follows the lowest affix's refinement %.
Recommended affix stats: Healing, Block Rate, Block Efficiency
Tier I
Every affix 55%+
Athena Asamiya's excess healing will be converted into a Shield, up to a maximum of 30% of the target's Max HP.
Tier II
Every affix 65%+
Athena Asamiya's excess healing will be converted into a Shield, up to a maximum of 36% of the target's Max HP.
Tier III
Every affix 80%+
Athena Asamiya's excess healing will be converted into a Shield, up to a maximum of 42% of the target's Max HP.
Tier IV
Every affix 95%+
Athena Asamiya's excess healing will be converted into a Shield, up to a maximum of 50% of the target's Max HP.
Affix stat ranges, refine odds and costs: Tokens page · compare with other Tokens
Star progression
Stats at level 1. Copies = fighter copies used for that star. The highlighted row is the star selected above.
| Star | Rank | Copies | Total copies | Talent | ATK | DEF | PEN | HP | Star bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brawler 1 | – | – | – | 1,085 | 759 | 800 | 33,252 | |
| 2 | Brawler 2 | 5 | 5 | – | 1,225 | 869 | 910 | 37,652 | |
| 3 | Brawler 3 | 5 | 10 | – | 1,365 | 979 | 1,020 | 42,052 | |
| 4 | Brawler 4 | 5 | 15 | – | 1,505 | 1,089 | 1,130 | 46,452 | |
| 5 | Brawler 5 | 10 | 25 | – | 1,645 | 1,199 | 1,240 | 50,852 | |
| 6 | Fighter 1 | 15 | 40 | 1 | 2,125 | 1,559 | 1,600 | 68,442 | |
| 7 | Fighter 2 | 15 | 55 | 1 | 2,325 | 1,709 | 1,750 | 75,772 | |
| 8 | Fighter 3 | 15 | 70 | 1 | 2,525 | 1,859 | 1,900 | 83,102 | |
| 9 | Fighter 4 | 15 | 85 | 1 | 2,725 | 2,009 | 2,050 | 90,432 | |
| 10 | Fighter 5 | 30 | 115 | 1 | 2,925 | 2,159 | 2,200 | 97,762 | |
| 11 | Elite 1 | 30 | 145 | 2 | 3,655 | 2,699 | 2,740 | 141,752 | |
| 12 | Elite 2 | 30 | 175 | 2 | 3,955 | 2,929 | 2,970 | 160,082 | |
| 13 | Elite 3 | 30 | 205 | 2 | 4,255 | 3,159 | 3,200 | 178,412 | |
| 14 | Elite 4 | 30 | 235 | 2 | 4,555 | 3,389 | 3,430 | 196,742 | |
| 15 | Elite 5 | 60 | 295 | 2 | 4,855 | 3,619 | 3,660 | 215,072 | |
| 16 | Champion 1 | 60 | 355 | 3 | 5,825 | 4,349 | 4,390 | 303,042 | |
| 17 | Champion 2 | 60 | 415 | 3 | 6,225 | 4,649 | 4,690 | 339,692 | |
| 18 | Champion 3 | 60 | 475 | 3 | 6,625 | 4,949 | 4,990 | 376,342 | |
| 19 | Champion 4 | 60 | 535 | 3 | 7,025 | 5,249 | 5,290 | 412,992 | |
| 20 | Champion 5 | 90 | 625 | 3 | 7,425 | 5,549 | 5,590 | 449,642 | |
| 21 | Pugilist 1 | 90 | 715 | 4 | 8,635 | 6,459 | 6,500 | 669,572 | |
| 22 | Pugilist 2 | 90 | 805 | 4 | 9,135 | 6,839 | 6,880 | 761,212 | |
| 23 | Pugilist 3 | 90 | 895 | 4 | 9,635 | 7,219 | 7,260 | 852,852 | |
| 24 | Pugilist 4 | 90 | 985 | 4 | 10,135 | 7,599 | 7,640 | 944,492 | |
| 25 | Pugilist 5 | 120 | 1,105 | 4 | 10,635 | 7,979 | 8,020 | 1,036,132 | |
| 26 | Sovereign 1 | 120 | 1,225 | 5 | 12,085 | 9,069 | 9,110 | 1,300,042 | |
| 27 | Sovereign 2 | 120 | 1,345 | 5 | 12,685 | 9,519 | 9,560 | 1,410,002 | |
| 28 | Sovereign 3 | 120 | 1,465 | 5 | 13,285 | 9,969 | 10,010 | 1,519,962 | |
| 29 | Sovereign 4 | 120 | 1,585 | 5 | 13,885 | 10,419 | 10,460 | 1,629,922 | |
| 30 | Sovereign 5 | 150 | 1,735 | 5 | 14,485 | 10,869 | 10,910 | 1,739,882 | |
| 31 | KOF 1 | 150 | 1,885 | 6 | 15,185 | 11,389 | 11,430 | 1,866,562 | |
| 32 | KOF 2 | 150 | 2,035 | 6 | 15,885 | 11,909 | 11,950 | 1,993,242 | |
| 33 | KOF 3 | 150 | 2,185 | 6 | 16,585 | 12,429 | 12,470 | 2,119,922 | |
| 34 | KOF 4 | 150 | 2,335 | 6 | 17,285 | 12,949 | 12,990 | 2,246,602 | |
| 35 | KOF 5 | 180 | 2,515 | 6 | 17,985 | 13,469 | 13,510 | 2,373,282 | |
| 36 | KOF I 1 | 180 | 2,695 | 6 | 18,705 | 14,009 | 14,050 | 2,504,652 | PVP DMG Bst. +1%, PVP DMG Red. +1% |
| 37 | KOF I 2 | 180 | 2,875 | 6 | 19,425 | 14,549 | 14,590 | 2,636,022 | |
| 38 | KOF I 3 | 180 | 3,055 | 6 | 20,145 | 15,089 | 15,130 | 2,767,392 | |
| 39 | KOF I 4 | 180 | 3,235 | 6 | 20,865 | 15,629 | 15,670 | 2,898,762 | |
| 40 | KOF I 5 | 210 | 3,445 | 6 | 21,585 | 16,169 | 16,210 | 3,030,132 | |
| 41 | KOF II 1 | 210 | 3,655 | 6 | 22,335 | 16,729 | 16,770 | 3,166,192 | PVP DMG Bst. +1.5%, PVP DMG Red. +1.5% |
| 42 | KOF II 2 | 210 | 3,865 | 6 | 23,085 | 17,289 | 17,330 | 3,302,252 | |
| 43 | KOF II 3 | 210 | 4,075 | 6 | 23,835 | 17,849 | 17,890 | 3,438,312 | |
| 44 | KOF II 4 | 210 | 4,285 | 6 | 24,585 | 18,409 | 18,450 | 3,574,372 | |
| 45 | KOF II 5 | 240 | 4,525 | 6 | 25,335 | 18,969 | 19,010 | 3,710,432 | |
| 46 | KOF III 1 | 240 | 4,765 | 6 | 26,105 | 19,549 | 19,590 | 3,851,182 | PVP DMG Bst. +2%, PVP DMG Red. +2% |
| 47 | KOF III 2 | 240 | 5,005 | 6 | 26,875 | 20,129 | 20,170 | 3,991,932 | |
| 48 | KOF III 3 | 240 | 5,245 | 6 | 27,645 | 20,709 | 20,750 | 4,132,682 | |
| 49 | KOF III 4 | 240 | 5,485 | 6 | 28,415 | 21,289 | 21,330 | 4,273,432 | |
| 50 | KOF III 5 | 270 | 5,755 | 6 | 29,185 | 21,869 | 21,910 | 4,414,182 | |
| 51 | KOF IV 1 | 270 | 6,025 | 6 | 29,985 | 22,469 | 22,510 | 4,559,632 | PVP DMG Bst. +2.5%, PVP DMG Red. +2.5% |
| 52 | KOF IV 2 | 270 | 6,295 | 6 | 30,785 | 23,069 | 23,110 | 4,705,082 | |
| 53 | KOF IV 3 | 270 | 6,565 | 6 | 31,585 | 23,669 | 23,710 | 4,850,532 | |
| 54 | KOF IV 4 | 270 | 6,835 | 6 | 32,385 | 24,269 | 24,310 | 4,995,982 | |
| 55 | KOF V 1 | – | 6,835 | 6 | 33,185 | 24,869 | 24,910 | 5,141,432 | PVP DMG Bst. +3%, PVP DMG Red. +3% |
Build
Stat priority (in-game recommendation)
- HP
- Block Rate
- NRG Skill Red.
- Healing
Recommended teammates
Rock 
Scissors 
Recommended A-Cards
Enveloping Aura
At max rank: Increases Heal effect by 12%
Each Normal ATK restores 3.3% additional Energy to self. CD: 0.75s.
Unshakable Mountain
At max rank: Increases DEF by 12%
Reduces NRG Skill DMG Taken by 35%
Skins
- Classic (default)
Athena Asamiya FAQ
What type is Athena Asamiya in KOF: Legend?
Athena Asamiya is Paper-type. Type counters work per team: when at least 3 fighters on a team are Paper, the team counters Rock teams and teams without a type (+15% damage dealt, −15% damage taken) and is countered by Scissors teams.
What role is Athena Asamiya?
Athena Asamiya is a Support with ranged range. Support passive: When dealing damage, reduces the target's Energy by 250. CD: 1s
What are Athena Asamiya's skills?
Normal ATK (Normal Attack, 43% ATK); Phoenix Arrow (CD Skill, 105% ATK, 12s cooldown); Shining Crystal Bit (NRG Skill); Max Phoenix Arrow (Max Skill CD, 105% ATK); Max Shining Crystal Bit (Max NRG Skill).
When do Athena Asamiya's talents unlock?
Talent 1 at ★6 (Fighter 1), Talent 2 at ★11 (Elite 1), Talent 3 at ★16 (Champion 1), Talent 4 at ★21 (Pugilist 1), Talent 5 at ★26 (Sovereign 1), Talent 6 at ★31 (KOF 1).
How many copies does Athena Asamiya need to reach ★55?
6,835 copies from the starting ★1 to ★55 (KOF V 1). At level 1 that star gives 33,185 ATK and 5,141,432 HP.
What does Athena Asamiya's Token do in KOF: Legend?
Athena Asamiya's Token unlocks at ★16 (Champion 1). Its Awakening effect by tier: Tier I (every affix at 55%+): Athena Asamiya's excess healing will be converted into a Shield, up to a maximum of 30% of the target's Max HP.; Tier II (every affix at 65%+): Athena Asamiya's excess healing will be converted into a Shield, up to a maximum of 36% of the target's Max HP.; Tier III (every affix at 80%+): Athena Asamiya's excess healing will be converted into a Shield, up to a maximum of 42% of the target's Max HP.; Tier IV (every affix at 95%+): Athena Asamiya's excess healing will be converted into a Shield, up to a maximum of 50% of the target's Max HP..
What teammates and Arcana Cards does the game recommend for Athena Asamiya?
Teammates: O. Yashiro, Ryo Sakazaki and Andy. Arcana Cards: Enveloping Aura and Unshakable Mountain.