Normal ATK
Normal Attack Damage 30% ATK
Deals 30%*ATK DMG.
Bao
Epic 
Scissors Support Ranged Male
Scissors Support Ranged Male AoE Heal
Quick facts
Bao is an Epic Scissors-type Support (Ranged) in KOF: Legend. The CD skill Psycho Ball ATK MAX deals 220% of ATK with a 7-second cooldown; the NRG skill Psycho Ball Crush SP deals 370% of ATK and costs 100 energy. Bao starts at ★6 with 2,144 ATK and 67,411 HP at level 1, and unlocks all 6 talents at ★31 (KOF 1).
- Rarity
- Epic (starts at ★6)
- Type
- Scissors (team counters Paper, countered by Rock)
- Role
- Support, Ranged
- CD skill
- Psycho Ball ATK MAX: 220% ATK, 7s
- NRG skill
- Psycho Ball Crush SP: 370% ATK, 100 energy
- All talents
- ★31 (KOF 1)
Stats calculator
ATK2,144
DEF1,558
PEN1,582
HP67,411
Fighter's own stats only (no gear, cards, gems or bonds). Bao starts at ★6 (Epic). Active talent level: 1 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 Scissors
Type counters work per team. A team takes a type when at least 3 of its fighters share it. A Scissors team counters Paper teams and teams with no type, and is countered by Rock 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
Psycho Ball ATK MAX
CD Skill AoE Heal Damage 220% ATK Cooldown 7s
Deals AOE DMG equal to ATK*220%, and restores HP equal to [Bao's Max HP*3%] to allies.
Psycho Ball Crush SP
NRG Skill AoE HealDisplacement Damage 370% ATK Energy 100
Deals AOE DMG equal to 370% ATK and restores HP equal to 15% of allied Bao's Max HP. For every 1 enemy hit, the Heal is increased by an additional 20%. Before and after releasing Psycho Ball Crush SP, Bao actively casts Kawasaki once.
Max Psycho Ball ATK MAX
Max Skill CD Damage 270% ATK Upgraded version, triggered by a talent
Max Psycho Ball Crush SP
Max NRG Skill Damage 450% ATK Energy 100 Upgraded version, triggered by a talent
Kawasaki
Ext. Skill 1Talents by star
Talent 1
★6 · Fighter 1
Bao's Normal Attack becomes an energy pinball. Upon contact with an ally, it heals Bao for [Max HP*0.5%] HP and bounces around the field. Upon colliding with an enemy, it deals [ATK*30%] AOE DMG, disappearing after 5 seconds or bouncing 3 times.
Talent 2
★11 · Elite 1
After the pinball hits an enemy, there is a 30% chance to split into 2 new pinballs. The new pinballs inherit the remaining bounces and cannot split again.
Talent 3
★16 · Champion 1
When casting Psycho Ball ATK MAX, there is a 70% chance to upgrade to Max Psycho Ball ATK MAX: Deals AOE DMG equal to ATK*270%, knocks the target Airborne, and increases Heal Effect by 30%.
Talent 4
★21 · Pugilist 1
Increases Max HP by 15%.
Talent 5
★26 · Sovereign 1
The maximum number of pinball bounces is increased to 5.
Talent 6
★31 · KOF 1
When casting Psycho Ball Crush SP, there is a 70% chance to upgrade it to Max Psycho Ball Crush SP: Deals AOE DMG equal to ATK*450%, dispels all debuffs from 1 random ally, and restores HP equal to [allied Bao's Max HP*15%]. This healing effect is increased by 30%, and increases healing by an additional 20% for every 1 enemy hit.
Token
Bao'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%+
Bounce Ball's Heal effect is increased to 1.3% of Bao's Max HP
Tier II
Every affix 65%+
Bounce Ball's Heal effect is increased to 1.5% of Bao's Max HP
Tier III
Every affix 80%+
Bounce Ball's Heal effect is increased to 1.7% of Bao's Max HP
Tier IV
Every affix 95%+
Bounce Ball's Heal effect is increased to 2% of Bao'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Fighter 1 | – | – | 1 | 2,144 | 1,558 | 1,582 | 67,411 | |
| 7 | Fighter 2 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 2,344 | 1,708 | 1,732 | 74,741 | |
| 8 | Fighter 3 | 15 | 30 | 1 | 2,544 | 1,858 | 1,882 | 82,071 | |
| 9 | Fighter 4 | 15 | 45 | 1 | 2,744 | 2,008 | 2,032 | 89,401 | |
| 10 | Fighter 5 | 30 | 75 | 1 | 2,944 | 2,158 | 2,182 | 96,731 | |
| 11 | Elite 1 | 30 | 105 | 2 | 3,674 | 2,698 | 2,722 | 140,721 | |
| 12 | Elite 2 | 30 | 135 | 2 | 3,974 | 2,928 | 2,952 | 159,051 | |
| 13 | Elite 3 | 30 | 165 | 2 | 4,274 | 3,158 | 3,182 | 177,381 | |
| 14 | Elite 4 | 30 | 195 | 2 | 4,574 | 3,388 | 3,412 | 195,711 | |
| 15 | Elite 5 | 60 | 255 | 2 | 4,874 | 3,618 | 3,642 | 214,041 | |
| 16 | Champion 1 | 60 | 315 | 3 | 5,844 | 4,348 | 4,372 | 302,011 | |
| 17 | Champion 2 | 60 | 375 | 3 | 6,244 | 4,648 | 4,672 | 338,661 | |
| 18 | Champion 3 | 60 | 435 | 3 | 6,644 | 4,948 | 4,972 | 375,311 | |
| 19 | Champion 4 | 60 | 495 | 3 | 7,044 | 5,248 | 5,272 | 411,961 | |
| 20 | Champion 5 | 90 | 585 | 3 | 7,444 | 5,548 | 5,572 | 448,611 | |
| 21 | Pugilist 1 | 90 | 675 | 4 | 8,654 | 6,458 | 6,482 | 668,541 | |
| 22 | Pugilist 2 | 90 | 765 | 4 | 9,154 | 6,838 | 6,862 | 760,181 | |
| 23 | Pugilist 3 | 90 | 855 | 4 | 9,654 | 7,218 | 7,242 | 851,821 | |
| 24 | Pugilist 4 | 90 | 945 | 4 | 10,154 | 7,598 | 7,622 | 943,461 | |
| 25 | Pugilist 5 | 120 | 1,065 | 4 | 10,654 | 7,978 | 8,002 | 1,035,101 | |
| 26 | Sovereign 1 | 120 | 1,185 | 5 | 12,104 | 9,068 | 9,092 | 1,299,011 | |
| 27 | Sovereign 2 | 120 | 1,305 | 5 | 12,704 | 9,518 | 9,542 | 1,408,971 | |
| 28 | Sovereign 3 | 120 | 1,425 | 5 | 13,304 | 9,968 | 9,992 | 1,518,931 | |
| 29 | Sovereign 4 | 120 | 1,545 | 5 | 13,904 | 10,418 | 10,442 | 1,628,891 | |
| 30 | Sovereign 5 | 150 | 1,695 | 5 | 14,504 | 10,868 | 10,892 | 1,738,851 | |
| 31 | KOF 1 | 150 | 1,845 | 6 | 15,204 | 11,388 | 11,412 | 1,865,531 | |
| 32 | KOF 2 | 150 | 1,995 | 6 | 15,904 | 11,908 | 11,932 | 1,992,211 | |
| 33 | KOF 3 | 150 | 2,145 | 6 | 16,604 | 12,428 | 12,452 | 2,118,891 | |
| 34 | KOF 4 | 150 | 2,295 | 6 | 17,304 | 12,948 | 12,972 | 2,245,571 | |
| 35 | KOF 5 | 180 | 2,475 | 6 | 18,004 | 13,468 | 13,492 | 2,372,251 | |
| 36 | KOF I 1 | 180 | 2,655 | 6 | 18,724 | 14,008 | 14,032 | 2,503,621 | PVP DMG Bst. +0.2%, PVP DMG Red. +0.2% |
| 37 | KOF I 2 | 180 | 2,835 | 6 | 19,444 | 14,548 | 14,572 | 2,634,991 | |
| 38 | KOF I 3 | 180 | 3,015 | 6 | 20,164 | 15,088 | 15,112 | 2,766,361 | |
| 39 | KOF I 4 | 180 | 3,195 | 6 | 20,884 | 15,628 | 15,652 | 2,897,731 | |
| 40 | KOF I 5 | 210 | 3,405 | 6 | 21,604 | 16,168 | 16,192 | 3,029,101 | |
| 41 | KOF II 1 | 210 | 3,615 | 6 | 22,354 | 16,728 | 16,752 | 3,165,161 | PVP DMG Bst. +0.3%, PVP DMG Red. +0.3% |
| 42 | KOF II 2 | 210 | 3,825 | 6 | 23,104 | 17,288 | 17,312 | 3,301,221 | |
| 43 | KOF II 3 | 210 | 4,035 | 6 | 23,854 | 17,848 | 17,872 | 3,437,281 | |
| 44 | KOF II 4 | 210 | 4,245 | 6 | 24,604 | 18,408 | 18,432 | 3,573,341 | |
| 45 | KOF II 5 | 240 | 4,485 | 6 | 25,354 | 18,968 | 18,992 | 3,709,401 | |
| 46 | KOF III 1 | 240 | 4,725 | 6 | 26,124 | 19,548 | 19,572 | 3,850,151 | PVP DMG Bst. +0.4%, PVP DMG Red. +0.4% |
| 47 | KOF III 2 | 240 | 4,965 | 6 | 26,894 | 20,128 | 20,152 | 3,990,901 | |
| 48 | KOF III 3 | 240 | 5,205 | 6 | 27,664 | 20,708 | 20,732 | 4,131,651 | |
| 49 | KOF III 4 | 240 | 5,445 | 6 | 28,434 | 21,288 | 21,312 | 4,272,401 | |
| 50 | KOF III 5 | 270 | 5,715 | 6 | 29,204 | 21,868 | 21,892 | 4,413,151 | |
| 51 | KOF IV 1 | 270 | 5,985 | 6 | 30,004 | 22,468 | 22,492 | 4,558,601 | PVP DMG Bst. +0.5%, PVP DMG Red. +0.5% |
| 52 | KOF IV 2 | 270 | 6,255 | 6 | 30,804 | 23,068 | 23,092 | 4,704,051 | |
| 53 | KOF IV 3 | 270 | 6,525 | 6 | 31,604 | 23,668 | 23,692 | 4,849,501 | |
| 54 | KOF IV 4 | 270 | 6,795 | 6 | 32,404 | 24,268 | 24,292 | 4,994,951 | |
| 55 | KOF V 1 | – | 6,795 | 6 | 33,204 | 24,868 | 24,892 | 5,140,401 | PVP DMG Bst. +0.6%, PVP DMG Red. +0.6% |
Summons and extra skills
Skills used by this fighter's summons, clones or alternate forms, plus hidden passives.
| Skill | Damage (% ATK) | Cooldown | Energy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal ATK | 30% | – | – |
Build
Stat priority (in-game recommendation)
- HP
- Block Rate
- NRG Skill Red.
- Healing
Recommended teammates
Recommended A-Cards
Mystic Blessing
At max rank: Increases HP by 12%
When Normal Attacks deal DMG, gain [Heal Boost +50%] for 5 seconds
Ironclad
At max rank: Gain [Block Rate +9%]
After battle starts, gain [Block Effect +30%] for 10s
Skins
- Classic (default)
Bao FAQ
What type is Bao in KOF: Legend?
Bao is Scissors-type. Type counters work per team: when at least 3 fighters on a team are Scissors, the team counters Paper teams and teams without a type (+15% damage dealt, −15% damage taken) and is countered by Rock teams.
What role is Bao?
Bao is a Support with ranged range. Support passive: When dealing damage, reduces the target's Energy by 250. CD: 1s
What are Bao's skills?
Normal ATK (Normal Attack, 30% ATK); Psycho Ball ATK MAX (CD Skill, 220% ATK, 7s cooldown); Psycho Ball Crush SP (NRG Skill, 370% ATK); Max Psycho Ball ATK MAX (Max Skill CD, 270% ATK); Max Psycho Ball Crush SP (Max NRG Skill, 450% ATK); Kawasaki (Ext. Skill 1).
When do Bao'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 Bao need to reach ★55?
6,795 copies from the starting ★6 to ★55 (KOF V 1). At level 1 that star gives 33,204 ATK and 5,140,401 HP.
What does Bao's Token do in KOF: Legend?
Bao's Token unlocks at ★16 (Champion 1). Its Awakening effect by tier: Tier I (every affix at 55%+): Bounce Ball's Heal effect is increased to 1.3% of Bao's Max HP; Tier II (every affix at 65%+): Bounce Ball's Heal effect is increased to 1.5% of Bao's Max HP; Tier III (every affix at 80%+): Bounce Ball's Heal effect is increased to 1.7% of Bao's Max HP; Tier IV (every affix at 95%+): Bounce Ball's Heal effect is increased to 2% of Bao's Max HP.
What teammates and Arcana Cards does the game recommend for Bao?
Teammates: King, Chizuru Kagura and O. Shermie. Arcana Cards: Mystic Blessing and Ironclad.