Normal ATK
Normal Attack Damage 264% ATK
Close-range Normal Attack combo, total multiplier 260%.
Benimaru Nikaido
Rare 
Paper DPS Melee Male
Paper DPS Melee Male Lightning Chain
"What's wrong with being narcissistic? If you don't know how to appreciate yourself, you can't accomplish anything!"
Quick facts
Benimaru Nikaido is a Rare Paper-type DPS (Melee) in KOF: Legend. The CD skill Raikouken deals 594% of ATK with an 8-second cooldown; the NRG skill Elec-Trigger deals 826% of ATK and costs 100 energy. Benimaru Nikaido starts at ★1 with 1,208 ATK and 32,174 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
- DPS, Melee
- CD skill
- Raikouken: 594% ATK, 8s
- NRG skill
- Elec-Trigger: 826% ATK, 100 energy
- All talents
- ★31 (KOF 1)
Stats calculator
ATK1,208
DEF614
PEN865
HP32,174
Fighter's own stats only (no gear, cards, gems or bonds). Benimaru Nikaido 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: DPS (in game: Attacker)
[Super Armor Break Boost +75%], [Energy Recovery Boost +30%]
Range: Melee
Skills
Raikouken
CD Skill AOE DamageSpecial Effect Damage 594% ATK Cooldown 8s
Deals AOE DMG equal to 594%*ATK, and inflicts [Electrocuted] on all enemies for 5s. When attacking enemies with [Electrocuted], transmits 5% of this damage to all units with [Electrocuted].
Elec-Trigger
NRG Skill Single-Target ControlAOE Damage Damage 826% ATK Energy 100
Deals AOE DMG equal to 826% ATK, and inflicts [Hard Control] on the target.
Max Raikouken
Max Skill CD Damage 772% ATK Upgraded version, triggered by a talent
Max Elec-Trigger
Max NRG Skill Damage 1074% ATK Energy 100 Upgraded version, triggered by a talent
Elec-Trigger
Ext. Skill 1 Single-Target ControlAOE Damage Damage 826% ATK Energy 100
Talents by star
Talent 1
★6 · Fighter 1
For every 20% CRIT Rate, gains [Chain DMG +1%].
Talent 2
★11 · Elite 1
For each enemy on the field in the [Electrocuted] state, Benimaru gains [CRIT Rate +3%].
Talent 3
★16 · Champion 1
Casting Raikouken has a 70% chance to upgrade to Max Raikouken: Deals ATK*772% AOE DMG, and the duration of Max Raikouken's [Electrocuted] is extended to 8s.
Talent 4
★21 · Pugilist 1
Gain [CRIT Rate +20%]
Talent 5
★26 · Sovereign 1
Each time [Electrocuted] conduction is triggered, restores 1% Energy.
Talent 6
★31 · KOF 1
Elec-Trigger has a 70% chance to upgrade to Max Elec-Trigger: Deals AOE DMG equal to 1074% ATK, inflicts Hard Control on the target, and increases DMG dealt to enemies in the [Electrocuted] state by 20%.
Token
Benimaru Nikaido'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: CRIT, CRIT DMG, CD Skill DMG Boost
Tier I
Every affix 55%+
Core Passive [Electrocuted] Chain DMG increased to 10%
Tier II
Every affix 65%+
Core Passive [Electrocuted] Chain DMG increased to 13%
Tier III
Every affix 80%+
Core Passive [Electrocuted] Chain DMG increased to 16%
Tier IV
Every affix 95%+
Core Passive [Electrocuted] Chain DMG increased to 20%
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 | – | – | – | 1,208 | 614 | 865 | 32,174 | |
| 2 | Brawler 2 | 5 | 5 | – | 1,378 | 714 | 985 | 35,694 | |
| 3 | Brawler 3 | 5 | 10 | – | 1,548 | 814 | 1,105 | 39,214 | |
| 4 | Brawler 4 | 5 | 15 | – | 1,718 | 914 | 1,225 | 42,734 | |
| 5 | Brawler 5 | 10 | 25 | – | 1,888 | 1,014 | 1,345 | 46,254 | |
| 6 | Fighter 1 | 15 | 40 | 1 | 2,468 | 1,344 | 1,745 | 60,334 | |
| 7 | Fighter 2 | 15 | 55 | 1 | 2,708 | 1,484 | 1,915 | 66,194 | |
| 8 | Fighter 3 | 15 | 70 | 1 | 2,948 | 1,624 | 2,085 | 72,054 | |
| 9 | Fighter 4 | 15 | 85 | 1 | 3,188 | 1,764 | 2,255 | 77,914 | |
| 10 | Fighter 5 | 30 | 115 | 1 | 3,428 | 1,904 | 2,425 | 83,774 | |
| 11 | Elite 1 | 30 | 145 | 2 | 4,298 | 2,394 | 3,025 | 118,964 | |
| 12 | Elite 2 | 30 | 175 | 2 | 4,658 | 2,594 | 3,275 | 133,624 | |
| 13 | Elite 3 | 30 | 205 | 2 | 5,018 | 2,794 | 3,525 | 148,284 | |
| 14 | Elite 4 | 30 | 235 | 2 | 5,378 | 2,994 | 3,775 | 162,944 | |
| 15 | Elite 5 | 60 | 295 | 2 | 5,738 | 3,194 | 4,025 | 177,604 | |
| 16 | Champion 1 | 60 | 355 | 3 | 6,898 | 3,844 | 4,825 | 247,984 | |
| 17 | Champion 2 | 60 | 415 | 3 | 7,378 | 4,114 | 5,155 | 277,304 | |
| 18 | Champion 3 | 60 | 475 | 3 | 7,858 | 4,384 | 5,485 | 306,624 | |
| 19 | Champion 4 | 60 | 535 | 3 | 8,338 | 4,654 | 5,815 | 335,944 | |
| 20 | Champion 5 | 90 | 625 | 3 | 8,818 | 4,924 | 6,145 | 365,264 | |
| 21 | Pugilist 1 | 90 | 715 | 4 | 10,268 | 5,744 | 7,145 | 541,204 | |
| 22 | Pugilist 2 | 90 | 805 | 4 | 10,868 | 6,084 | 7,565 | 614,514 | |
| 23 | Pugilist 3 | 90 | 895 | 4 | 11,468 | 6,424 | 7,985 | 687,824 | |
| 24 | Pugilist 4 | 90 | 985 | 4 | 12,068 | 6,764 | 8,405 | 761,134 | |
| 25 | Pugilist 5 | 120 | 1,105 | 4 | 12,668 | 7,104 | 8,825 | 834,444 | |
| 26 | Sovereign 1 | 120 | 1,225 | 5 | 14,408 | 8,084 | 10,025 | 1,045,574 | |
| 27 | Sovereign 2 | 120 | 1,345 | 5 | 15,138 | 8,494 | 10,525 | 1,133,544 | |
| 28 | Sovereign 3 | 120 | 1,465 | 5 | 15,868 | 8,904 | 11,025 | 1,221,514 | |
| 29 | Sovereign 4 | 120 | 1,585 | 5 | 16,598 | 9,314 | 11,525 | 1,309,484 | |
| 30 | Sovereign 5 | 150 | 1,735 | 5 | 17,328 | 9,724 | 12,025 | 1,397,454 | |
| 31 | KOF 1 | 150 | 1,885 | 6 | 18,168 | 10,194 | 12,595 | 1,498,794 | |
| 32 | KOF 2 | 150 | 2,035 | 6 | 19,008 | 10,664 | 13,165 | 1,600,134 | |
| 33 | KOF 3 | 150 | 2,185 | 6 | 19,848 | 11,134 | 13,735 | 1,701,474 | |
| 34 | KOF 4 | 150 | 2,335 | 6 | 20,688 | 11,604 | 14,305 | 1,802,814 | |
| 35 | KOF 5 | 180 | 2,515 | 6 | 21,528 | 12,074 | 14,875 | 1,904,154 | |
| 36 | KOF I 1 | 180 | 2,695 | 6 | 22,398 | 12,564 | 15,475 | 2,009,254 | PVP DMG Bst. +1%, PVP DMG Red. +1% |
| 37 | KOF I 2 | 180 | 2,875 | 6 | 23,268 | 13,054 | 16,075 | 2,114,354 | |
| 38 | KOF I 3 | 180 | 3,055 | 6 | 24,138 | 13,544 | 16,675 | 2,219,454 | |
| 39 | KOF I 4 | 180 | 3,235 | 6 | 25,008 | 14,034 | 17,275 | 2,324,554 | |
| 40 | KOF I 5 | 210 | 3,445 | 6 | 25,878 | 14,524 | 17,875 | 2,429,654 | |
| 41 | KOF II 1 | 210 | 3,655 | 6 | 26,778 | 15,024 | 18,495 | 2,538,504 | PVP DMG Bst. +1.5%, PVP DMG Red. +1.5% |
| 42 | KOF II 2 | 210 | 3,865 | 6 | 27,678 | 15,524 | 19,115 | 2,647,354 | |
| 43 | KOF II 3 | 210 | 4,075 | 6 | 28,578 | 16,024 | 19,735 | 2,756,204 | |
| 44 | KOF II 4 | 210 | 4,285 | 6 | 29,478 | 16,524 | 20,355 | 2,865,054 | |
| 45 | KOF II 5 | 240 | 4,525 | 6 | 30,378 | 17,024 | 20,975 | 2,973,904 | |
| 46 | KOF III 1 | 240 | 4,765 | 6 | 31,308 | 17,544 | 21,615 | 3,086,504 | PVP DMG Bst. +2%, PVP DMG Red. +2% |
| 47 | KOF III 2 | 240 | 5,005 | 6 | 32,238 | 18,064 | 22,255 | 3,199,104 | |
| 48 | KOF III 3 | 240 | 5,245 | 6 | 33,168 | 18,584 | 22,895 | 3,311,704 | |
| 49 | KOF III 4 | 240 | 5,485 | 6 | 34,098 | 19,104 | 23,535 | 3,424,304 | |
| 50 | KOF III 5 | 270 | 5,755 | 6 | 35,028 | 19,624 | 24,175 | 3,536,904 | |
| 51 | KOF IV 1 | 270 | 6,025 | 6 | 35,988 | 20,164 | 24,835 | 3,653,264 | PVP DMG Bst. +2.5%, PVP DMG Red. +2.5% |
| 52 | KOF IV 2 | 270 | 6,295 | 6 | 36,948 | 20,704 | 25,495 | 3,769,624 | |
| 53 | KOF IV 3 | 270 | 6,565 | 6 | 37,908 | 21,244 | 26,155 | 3,885,984 | |
| 54 | KOF IV 4 | 270 | 6,835 | 6 | 38,868 | 21,784 | 26,815 | 4,002,344 | |
| 55 | KOF V 1 | – | 6,835 | 6 | 39,828 | 22,324 | 27,475 | 4,118,704 | PVP DMG Bst. +3%, PVP DMG Red. +3% |
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 | 191% | – | – |
Build
Stat priority (in-game recommendation)
- ATK
- CRIT DMG
- CD Skill DMG Boost
- CRIT
Recommended teammates
Rock 
Scissors Recommended A-Cards
Lightning Punishment
At max rank: Increases CRIT Rate by 18%
Increases DMG vs Electrocuted targets by 75%.
Battle-Hardened
At max rank: Increases ATK by 6%
When casting an NRG Skill, gains [ATK +25%] for 8s
Skins
- Classic (default)
Benimaru Nikaido FAQ
What type is Benimaru Nikaido in KOF: Legend?
Benimaru Nikaido 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 Benimaru Nikaido?
Benimaru Nikaido is a DPS with melee range. DPS passive: [Super Armor Break Boost +75%], [Energy Recovery Boost +30%]
What are Benimaru Nikaido's skills?
Normal ATK (Normal Attack, 264% ATK); Raikouken (CD Skill, 594% ATK, 8s cooldown); Elec-Trigger (NRG Skill, 826% ATK); Max Raikouken (Max Skill CD, 772% ATK); Max Elec-Trigger (Max NRG Skill, 1074% ATK); Elec-Trigger (Ext. Skill 1, 826% ATK).
When do Benimaru Nikaido'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 Benimaru Nikaido need to reach ★55?
6,835 copies from the starting ★1 to ★55 (KOF V 1). At level 1 that star gives 39,828 ATK and 4,118,704 HP.
What does Benimaru Nikaido's Token do in KOF: Legend?
Benimaru Nikaido's Token unlocks at ★16 (Champion 1). Its Awakening effect by tier: Tier I (every affix at 55%+): Core Passive [Electrocuted] Chain DMG increased to 10%; Tier II (every affix at 65%+): Core Passive [Electrocuted] Chain DMG increased to 13%; Tier III (every affix at 80%+): Core Passive [Electrocuted] Chain DMG increased to 16%; Tier IV (every affix at 95%+): Core Passive [Electrocuted] Chain DMG increased to 20%.
What teammates and Arcana Cards does the game recommend for Benimaru Nikaido?
Teammates: Billy, Robert Garcia and Bao. Arcana Cards: Lightning Punishment and Battle-Hardened.