Normal ATK
Normal Attack Damage 107% ATK
Goro Daimon
Rare 
Rock Tank Melee Male
Rock Tank Melee Male Chain ControlAoE Interrupt
"My power is the power of Daichi!"
Quick facts
Goro Daimon is a Rare Rock-type Tank (Melee) in KOF: Legend. The CD skill Arashi no Yama deals 752% of ATK with an 18-second cooldown; the NRG skill Jigoku Gokuraku Otoshi deals 1227% of ATK and costs 100 energy. Goro Daimon starts at ★1 with 982 ATK and 46,658 HP at level 1, and unlocks all 6 talents at ★31 (KOF 1).
- Rarity
- Rare (starts at ★1)
- Type
- Rock (team counters Scissors, countered by Paper)
- Role
- Tank, Melee
- CD skill
- Arashi no Yama: 752% ATK, 18s
- NRG skill
- Jigoku Gokuraku Otoshi: 1227% ATK, 100 energy
- All talents
- ★31 (KOF 1)
Stats calculator
ATK982
DEF856
PEN654
HP46,658
Fighter's own stats only (no gear, cards, gems or bonds). Goro Daimon 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 Rock
Type counters work per team. A team takes a type when at least 3 of its fighters share it. A Rock team counters Scissors teams and teams with no type, and is countered by Paper teams.
The countering team deals 15% more final damage; the countered team deals 15% less.
Role: Tank (in game: Thrower)
[Super Armor +50%]. Energy will not be lost while Super Armor is active
Range: Melee
Skills
Arashi no Yama
CD Skill Single-Target Control Damage 752% ATK Cooldown 18s
Deals ATK*752% single-target DMG and inflicts Hard Control on the target.
Jigoku Gokuraku Otoshi
NRG Skill Single-Target Control Damage 1227% ATK Energy 100
Deals ATK*1227% single-target DMG and inflicts Hard Control on the target.
Max Arashi no Yama
Max Skill CD Damage 1277% ATK Upgraded version, triggered by a talent
Max Jigoku Gokuraku Otoshi
Max NRG Skill Damage 1914% ATK Energy 100 Upgraded version, triggered by a talent
Jiraishin
Ext. Skill 1 Damage 163% ATK
Combo ATK
Ext. Skill 2 Damage 150% ATK
Talents by star
Talent 1
★6 · Fighter 1
Normal Attacks have a 20% chance to deal an additional 150%*ATK damage and apply Hard Control to the target. After Daimon inflicts Hard Control, he gains [DEF +5%], stacking up to 6 times.
Talent 2
★11 · Elite 1
After inflicting Hard Control, there is an 8% chance to additionally cast Jiraishin once, knocking the target Airborne. For every 3% Block Rate, the chance increases by 1%.
Talent 3
★16 · Champion 1
Releasing Arashi no Yama has a 70% chance to upgrade to Max Arashi no Yama: Deals DMG equal to ATK*1277%. After casting Max Arashi no Yama, gains a Shield equal to DEF*300% for 3s.
Talent 4
★21 · Pugilist 1
Increases Block Rate by 20%.
Talent 5
★26 · Sovereign 1
Increases DMG Reduction of nearby allies by 10%.
Talent 6
★31 · KOF 1
When casting Jigoku Gokuraku Otoshi, there is a 70% chance to upgrade it to Max Jigoku Gokuraku Otoshi: Deals ATK*1914% DMG. Within 6 seconds after casting Max Jigoku Gokuraku Otoshi, Jiraishin will replace Normal Attacks, and its Skill Multiplier is increased by 100%.
Token
Goro Daimon'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: Block Rate, Block Efficiency, NRG Skill Red.
Tier I
Every affix 55%+
Goro Daimon's Normal Attacks have a 30% chance to deal an additional hit of damage and inflict [Hard Control] on the target.
Tier II
Every affix 65%+
Goro Daimon's Normal Attacks have a 33% chance to deal an additional hit of damage and inflict [Hard Control] on the target.
Tier III
Every affix 80%+
Goro Daimon's Normal Attacks have a 36% chance to deal an additional hit of damage and inflict [Hard Control] on the target.
Tier IV
Every affix 95%+
Goro Daimon's Normal Attacks have a 40% chance to deal an additional hit of damage and inflict [Hard Control] on the target.
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 | – | – | – | 982 | 856 | 654 | 46,658 | |
| 2 | Brawler 2 | 5 | 5 | – | 1,092 | 976 | 754 | 51,938 | |
| 3 | Brawler 3 | 5 | 10 | – | 1,202 | 1,096 | 854 | 57,218 | |
| 4 | Brawler 4 | 5 | 15 | – | 1,312 | 1,216 | 954 | 62,498 | |
| 5 | Brawler 5 | 10 | 25 | – | 1,422 | 1,336 | 1,054 | 67,778 | |
| 6 | Fighter 1 | 15 | 40 | 1 | 1,812 | 1,736 | 1,384 | 88,888 | |
| 7 | Fighter 2 | 15 | 55 | 1 | 1,972 | 1,906 | 1,524 | 97,688 | |
| 8 | Fighter 3 | 15 | 70 | 1 | 2,132 | 2,076 | 1,664 | 106,488 | |
| 9 | Fighter 4 | 15 | 85 | 1 | 2,292 | 2,246 | 1,804 | 115,288 | |
| 10 | Fighter 5 | 30 | 115 | 1 | 2,452 | 2,416 | 1,944 | 124,088 | |
| 11 | Elite 1 | 30 | 145 | 2 | 3,032 | 3,016 | 2,434 | 176,868 | |
| 12 | Elite 2 | 30 | 175 | 2 | 3,272 | 3,266 | 2,634 | 198,858 | |
| 13 | Elite 3 | 30 | 205 | 2 | 3,512 | 3,516 | 2,834 | 220,848 | |
| 14 | Elite 4 | 30 | 235 | 2 | 3,752 | 3,766 | 3,034 | 242,838 | |
| 15 | Elite 5 | 60 | 295 | 2 | 3,992 | 4,016 | 3,234 | 264,828 | |
| 16 | Champion 1 | 60 | 355 | 3 | 4,762 | 4,816 | 3,884 | 370,398 | |
| 17 | Champion 2 | 60 | 415 | 3 | 5,082 | 5,146 | 4,154 | 414,388 | |
| 18 | Champion 3 | 60 | 475 | 3 | 5,402 | 5,476 | 4,424 | 458,378 | |
| 19 | Champion 4 | 60 | 535 | 3 | 5,722 | 5,806 | 4,694 | 502,368 | |
| 20 | Champion 5 | 90 | 625 | 3 | 6,042 | 6,136 | 4,964 | 546,358 | |
| 21 | Pugilist 1 | 90 | 715 | 4 | 7,012 | 7,136 | 5,784 | 810,268 | |
| 22 | Pugilist 2 | 90 | 805 | 4 | 7,412 | 7,556 | 6,124 | 920,228 | |
| 23 | Pugilist 3 | 90 | 895 | 4 | 7,812 | 7,976 | 6,464 | 1,030,188 | |
| 24 | Pugilist 4 | 90 | 985 | 4 | 8,212 | 8,396 | 6,804 | 1,140,148 | |
| 25 | Pugilist 5 | 120 | 1,105 | 4 | 8,612 | 8,816 | 7,144 | 1,250,108 | |
| 26 | Sovereign 1 | 120 | 1,225 | 5 | 9,772 | 10,016 | 8,124 | 1,566,808 | |
| 27 | Sovereign 2 | 120 | 1,345 | 5 | 10,252 | 10,516 | 8,534 | 1,698,768 | |
| 28 | Sovereign 3 | 120 | 1,465 | 5 | 10,732 | 11,016 | 8,944 | 1,830,728 | |
| 29 | Sovereign 4 | 120 | 1,585 | 5 | 11,212 | 11,516 | 9,354 | 1,962,688 | |
| 30 | Sovereign 5 | 150 | 1,735 | 5 | 11,692 | 12,016 | 9,764 | 2,094,648 | |
| 31 | KOF 1 | 150 | 1,885 | 6 | 12,252 | 13,096 | 10,644 | 2,379,678 | |
| 32 | KOF 2 | 150 | 2,035 | 6 | 12,812 | 13,546 | 11,014 | 2,498,438 | |
| 33 | KOF 3 | 150 | 2,185 | 6 | 13,372 | 13,996 | 11,384 | 2,617,198 | |
| 34 | KOF 4 | 150 | 2,335 | 6 | 13,932 | 14,446 | 11,754 | 2,735,958 | |
| 35 | KOF 5 | 180 | 2,515 | 6 | 14,492 | 14,896 | 12,124 | 2,854,718 | |
| 36 | KOF I 1 | 180 | 2,695 | 6 | 15,072 | 16,016 | 13,034 | 3,150,298 | PVP DMG Bst. +1%, PVP DMG Red. +1% |
| 37 | KOF I 2 | 180 | 2,875 | 6 | 15,652 | 16,486 | 13,414 | 3,273,458 | |
| 38 | KOF I 3 | 180 | 3,055 | 6 | 16,232 | 16,956 | 13,794 | 3,396,618 | |
| 39 | KOF I 4 | 180 | 3,235 | 6 | 16,812 | 17,426 | 14,174 | 3,519,778 | |
| 40 | KOF I 5 | 210 | 3,445 | 6 | 17,392 | 17,896 | 14,554 | 3,642,938 | |
| 41 | KOF II 1 | 210 | 3,655 | 6 | 17,992 | 19,056 | 15,504 | 3,949,078 | PVP DMG Bst. +1.5%, PVP DMG Red. +1.5% |
| 42 | KOF II 2 | 210 | 3,865 | 6 | 18,592 | 19,536 | 15,894 | 4,076,638 | |
| 43 | KOF II 3 | 210 | 4,075 | 6 | 19,192 | 20,016 | 16,284 | 4,204,198 | |
| 44 | KOF II 4 | 210 | 4,285 | 6 | 19,792 | 20,496 | 16,674 | 4,331,758 | |
| 45 | KOF II 5 | 240 | 4,525 | 6 | 20,392 | 20,976 | 17,064 | 4,459,318 | |
| 46 | KOF III 1 | 240 | 4,765 | 6 | 21,012 | 22,176 | 18,044 | 4,776,018 | PVP DMG Bst. +2%, PVP DMG Red. +2% |
| 47 | KOF III 2 | 240 | 5,005 | 6 | 21,632 | 22,676 | 18,454 | 4,907,978 | |
| 48 | KOF III 3 | 240 | 5,245 | 6 | 22,252 | 23,176 | 18,864 | 5,039,938 | |
| 49 | KOF III 4 | 240 | 5,485 | 6 | 22,872 | 23,676 | 19,274 | 5,171,898 | |
| 50 | KOF III 5 | 270 | 5,755 | 6 | 23,492 | 24,176 | 19,684 | 5,303,858 | |
| 51 | KOF IV 1 | 270 | 6,025 | 6 | 24,132 | 25,416 | 20,694 | 5,631,108 | PVP DMG Bst. +2.5%, PVP DMG Red. +2.5% |
| 52 | KOF IV 2 | 270 | 6,295 | 6 | 24,772 | 25,936 | 21,114 | 5,767,468 | |
| 53 | KOF IV 3 | 270 | 6,565 | 6 | 25,412 | 26,456 | 21,534 | 5,903,828 | |
| 54 | KOF IV 4 | 270 | 6,835 | 6 | 26,052 | 26,976 | 21,954 | 6,040,188 | |
| 55 | KOF V 1 | – | 6,835 | 6 | 26,692 | 27,496 | 22,374 | 6,176,548 | PVP DMG Bst. +3%, PVP DMG Red. +3% |
Build
Stat priority (in-game recommendation)
- HP
- Block Rate
- NRG Skill Red.
- Healing Taken Bst.
Recommended teammates
Paper 
Scissors 
Recommended A-Cards
Steadfast
At max rank: Increases Block Rate by 18%
Each time inflicting Hard Control, gain a Shield equal to 1750% of self DEF for 10s. CD: 5s
Endless Life
At max rank: Increases HP by 6%
After entering battle, recovers 0.5% of Max HP per second
Skins
- Classic (default)
Goro Daimon FAQ
What type is Goro Daimon in KOF: Legend?
Goro Daimon is Rock-type. Type counters work per team: when at least 3 fighters on a team are Rock, the team counters Scissors teams and teams without a type (+15% damage dealt, −15% damage taken) and is countered by Paper teams.
What role is Goro Daimon?
Goro Daimon is a Tank with melee range. Tank passive: [Super Armor +50%]. Energy will not be lost while Super Armor is active
What are Goro Daimon's skills?
Normal ATK (Normal Attack, 107% ATK); Arashi no Yama (CD Skill, 752% ATK, 18s cooldown); Jigoku Gokuraku Otoshi (NRG Skill, 1227% ATK); Max Arashi no Yama (Max Skill CD, 1277% ATK); Max Jigoku Gokuraku Otoshi (Max NRG Skill, 1914% ATK); Jiraishin (Ext. Skill 1, 163% ATK); Combo ATK (Ext. Skill 2, 150% ATK).
When do Goro Daimon'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 Goro Daimon need to reach ★55?
6,835 copies from the starting ★1 to ★55 (KOF V 1). At level 1 that star gives 26,692 ATK and 6,176,548 HP.
What does Goro Daimon's Token do in KOF: Legend?
Goro Daimon's Token unlocks at ★16 (Champion 1). Its Awakening effect by tier: Tier I (every affix at 55%+): Goro Daimon's Normal Attacks have a 30% chance to deal an additional hit of damage and inflict [Hard Control] on the target.; Tier II (every affix at 65%+): Goro Daimon's Normal Attacks have a 33% chance to deal an additional hit of damage and inflict [Hard Control] on the target.; Tier III (every affix at 80%+): Goro Daimon's Normal Attacks have a 36% chance to deal an additional hit of damage and inflict [Hard Control] on the target.; Tier IV (every affix at 95%+): Goro Daimon's Normal Attacks have a 40% chance to deal an additional hit of damage and inflict [Hard Control] on the target..
What teammates and Arcana Cards does the game recommend for Goro Daimon?
Teammates: Mai Shiranui, Chizuru Kagura and Sie Kensou. Arcana Cards: Steadfast and Endless Life.