Normal ATK
Normal Attack Damage 40% ATK
Joe Higashi
Epic 
Scissors DPS Midline Male
Scissors DPS Midline Male Whirlwind FloatSemi-DPS
"Did you hear that? Those cheers are for me!"
Quick facts
Joe Higashi is an Epic Scissors-type DPS (Midline) in KOF: Legend. The CD skill Screw Upper deals 480% of ATK with a 10-second cooldown; the NRG skill Double Cyclone Upper deals 1160% of ATK and costs 100 energy. Joe Higashi starts at ★6 with 2,469 ATK and 59,755 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
- DPS, Midline
- CD skill
- Screw Upper: 480% ATK, 10s
- NRG skill
- Double Cyclone Upper: 1160% ATK, 100 energy
- All talents
- ★31 (KOF 1)
Stats calculator
ATK2,469
DEF1,349
PEN1,744
HP59,755
Fighter's own stats only (no gear, cards, gems or bonds). Joe Higashi 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: DPS (in game: Attacker)
[Super Armor Break Boost +75%], [Energy Recovery Boost +30%]
Range: Midline
Skills
Screw Upper
CD Skill AOE Damage Damage 480% ATK Cooldown 10s
Summons 1 Tornado, dealing AOE DMG equal to 480% ATK and causing the first target to enter [Float] for 3s.
Double Cyclone Upper
NRG Skill AOE Damage Damage 1160% ATK Energy 100
Summons 2 Tornadoes, dealing AOE DMG equal to 1160% ATK and causing the target to enter [Float] for 3s.
Max Screw Upper
Max Skill CD Damage 902% ATK Upgraded version, triggered by a talent
Quadruple Cyclone Upper
Max NRG Skill Damage 1508% ATK Energy 100 Upgraded version, triggered by a talent
Talents by star
Talent 1
★6 · Fighter 1
Normal Attacks have a 5% chance to put enemies into [Float] for 2 seconds. Every 500 Skill Swift increases the chance by 1%.
Talent 2
★11 · Elite 1
After enemy Fighters enter [Float], their DEF decreases by 4%. Stacks up to 4 times and lasts until the end of the battle.
Talent 3
★16 · Champion 1
Releasing Screw Upper has a 70% chance to upgrade to Max Screw Upper: Deals AOE DMG equal to 900% ATK, and causes all fighters in the path to enter [Float] for 3 seconds.
Talent 4
★21 · Pugilist 1
Gain [Skill Swift +2500].
Talent 5
★26 · Sovereign 1
After an enemy Fighter enters [Float] state, landing deals damage equal to 3% of Max HP.
Talent 6
★31 · KOF 1
When casting Double Cyclone Upper, there is a 70% chance to upgrade to Quadruple Cyclone Upper: Deals ATK*1508% AOE DMG, and summons 2 additional Tornadoes.
Token
Joe Higashi'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%+
After an enemy Fighter is floated by Joe Higashi, they gain [DEF -6%], stacking up to 4 times, lasting until the end of the battle.
Tier II
Every affix 65%+
After an enemy Fighter is floated by Joe Higashi, they gain [DEF -8%], stacking up to 4 times, lasting until the end of the battle.
Tier III
Every affix 80%+
After an enemy Fighter is floated by Joe Higashi, they gain [DEF -10%], stacking up to 4 times, lasting until the end of the battle.
Tier IV
Every affix 95%+
After an enemy Fighter is floated by Joe Higashi, they gain [DEF -12%], stacking up to 4 times, lasting until the end of the battle.
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 | 2,469 | 1,349 | 1,744 | 59,755 | |
| 7 | Fighter 2 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 2,709 | 1,489 | 1,914 | 65,615 | |
| 8 | Fighter 3 | 15 | 30 | 1 | 2,949 | 1,629 | 2,084 | 71,475 | |
| 9 | Fighter 4 | 15 | 45 | 1 | 3,189 | 1,769 | 2,254 | 77,335 | |
| 10 | Fighter 5 | 30 | 75 | 1 | 3,429 | 1,909 | 2,424 | 83,195 | |
| 11 | Elite 1 | 30 | 105 | 2 | 4,299 | 2,399 | 3,024 | 118,385 | |
| 12 | Elite 2 | 30 | 135 | 2 | 4,659 | 2,599 | 3,274 | 133,045 | |
| 13 | Elite 3 | 30 | 165 | 2 | 5,019 | 2,799 | 3,524 | 147,705 | |
| 14 | Elite 4 | 30 | 195 | 2 | 5,379 | 2,999 | 3,774 | 162,365 | |
| 15 | Elite 5 | 60 | 255 | 2 | 5,739 | 3,199 | 4,024 | 177,025 | |
| 16 | Champion 1 | 60 | 315 | 3 | 6,899 | 3,849 | 4,824 | 247,405 | |
| 17 | Champion 2 | 60 | 375 | 3 | 7,379 | 4,119 | 5,154 | 276,725 | |
| 18 | Champion 3 | 60 | 435 | 3 | 7,859 | 4,389 | 5,484 | 306,045 | |
| 19 | Champion 4 | 60 | 495 | 3 | 8,339 | 4,659 | 5,814 | 335,365 | |
| 20 | Champion 5 | 90 | 585 | 3 | 8,819 | 4,929 | 6,144 | 364,685 | |
| 21 | Pugilist 1 | 90 | 675 | 4 | 10,269 | 5,749 | 7,144 | 540,625 | |
| 22 | Pugilist 2 | 90 | 765 | 4 | 10,869 | 6,089 | 7,564 | 613,935 | |
| 23 | Pugilist 3 | 90 | 855 | 4 | 11,469 | 6,429 | 7,984 | 687,245 | |
| 24 | Pugilist 4 | 90 | 945 | 4 | 12,069 | 6,769 | 8,404 | 760,555 | |
| 25 | Pugilist 5 | 120 | 1,065 | 4 | 12,669 | 7,109 | 8,824 | 833,865 | |
| 26 | Sovereign 1 | 120 | 1,185 | 5 | 14,409 | 8,089 | 10,024 | 1,044,995 | |
| 27 | Sovereign 2 | 120 | 1,305 | 5 | 15,139 | 8,499 | 10,524 | 1,132,965 | |
| 28 | Sovereign 3 | 120 | 1,425 | 5 | 15,869 | 8,909 | 11,024 | 1,220,935 | |
| 29 | Sovereign 4 | 120 | 1,545 | 5 | 16,599 | 9,319 | 11,524 | 1,308,905 | |
| 30 | Sovereign 5 | 150 | 1,695 | 5 | 17,329 | 9,729 | 12,024 | 1,396,875 | |
| 31 | KOF 1 | 150 | 1,845 | 6 | 18,169 | 10,199 | 12,594 | 1,498,215 | |
| 32 | KOF 2 | 150 | 1,995 | 6 | 19,009 | 10,669 | 13,164 | 1,599,555 | |
| 33 | KOF 3 | 150 | 2,145 | 6 | 19,849 | 11,139 | 13,734 | 1,700,895 | |
| 34 | KOF 4 | 150 | 2,295 | 6 | 20,689 | 11,609 | 14,304 | 1,802,235 | |
| 35 | KOF 5 | 180 | 2,475 | 6 | 21,529 | 12,079 | 14,874 | 1,903,575 | |
| 36 | KOF I 1 | 180 | 2,655 | 6 | 22,399 | 12,569 | 15,474 | 2,008,675 | PVP DMG Bst. +0.2%, PVP DMG Red. +0.2% |
| 37 | KOF I 2 | 180 | 2,835 | 6 | 23,269 | 13,059 | 16,074 | 2,113,775 | |
| 38 | KOF I 3 | 180 | 3,015 | 6 | 24,139 | 13,549 | 16,674 | 2,218,875 | |
| 39 | KOF I 4 | 180 | 3,195 | 6 | 25,009 | 14,039 | 17,274 | 2,323,975 | |
| 40 | KOF I 5 | 210 | 3,405 | 6 | 25,879 | 14,529 | 17,874 | 2,429,075 | |
| 41 | KOF II 1 | 210 | 3,615 | 6 | 26,779 | 15,029 | 18,494 | 2,537,925 | PVP DMG Bst. +0.3%, PVP DMG Red. +0.3% |
| 42 | KOF II 2 | 210 | 3,825 | 6 | 27,679 | 15,529 | 19,114 | 2,646,775 | |
| 43 | KOF II 3 | 210 | 4,035 | 6 | 28,579 | 16,029 | 19,734 | 2,755,625 | |
| 44 | KOF II 4 | 210 | 4,245 | 6 | 29,479 | 16,529 | 20,354 | 2,864,475 | |
| 45 | KOF II 5 | 240 | 4,485 | 6 | 30,379 | 17,029 | 20,974 | 2,973,325 | |
| 46 | KOF III 1 | 240 | 4,725 | 6 | 31,309 | 17,549 | 21,614 | 3,085,925 | PVP DMG Bst. +0.4%, PVP DMG Red. +0.4% |
| 47 | KOF III 2 | 240 | 4,965 | 6 | 32,239 | 18,069 | 22,254 | 3,198,525 | |
| 48 | KOF III 3 | 240 | 5,205 | 6 | 33,169 | 18,589 | 22,894 | 3,311,125 | |
| 49 | KOF III 4 | 240 | 5,445 | 6 | 34,099 | 19,109 | 23,534 | 3,423,725 | |
| 50 | KOF III 5 | 270 | 5,715 | 6 | 35,029 | 19,629 | 24,174 | 3,536,325 | |
| 51 | KOF IV 1 | 270 | 5,985 | 6 | 35,989 | 20,169 | 24,834 | 3,652,685 | PVP DMG Bst. +0.5%, PVP DMG Red. +0.5% |
| 52 | KOF IV 2 | 270 | 6,255 | 6 | 36,949 | 20,709 | 25,494 | 3,769,045 | |
| 53 | KOF IV 3 | 270 | 6,525 | 6 | 37,909 | 21,249 | 26,154 | 3,885,405 | |
| 54 | KOF IV 4 | 270 | 6,795 | 6 | 38,869 | 21,789 | 26,814 | 4,001,765 | |
| 55 | KOF V 1 | – | 6,795 | 6 | 39,829 | 22,329 | 27,474 | 4,118,125 | PVP DMG Bst. +0.6%, PVP DMG Red. +0.6% |
Build
Stat priority (in-game recommendation)
- ATK
- CRIT
- NRG Skill Boost
- CRIT DMG
Recommended teammates
Paper 
Rock Recommended A-Cards
Energy Charge
At max rank: Skill Swift +2400
After making a character Float, gain 20% Energy. CD: 3s
Battle-Hardened
At max rank: Increases ATK by 6%
When casting an NRG Skill, gains [ATK +25%] for 8s
Skins
- Classic (default)
Joe Higashi FAQ
What type is Joe Higashi in KOF: Legend?
Joe Higashi 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 Joe Higashi?
Joe Higashi is a DPS with midline range. DPS passive: [Super Armor Break Boost +75%], [Energy Recovery Boost +30%]
What are Joe Higashi's skills?
Normal ATK (Normal Attack, 40% ATK); Screw Upper (CD Skill, 480% ATK, 10s cooldown); Double Cyclone Upper (NRG Skill, 1160% ATK); Max Screw Upper (Max Skill CD, 902% ATK); Quadruple Cyclone Upper (Max NRG Skill, 1508% ATK).
When do Joe Higashi'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 Joe Higashi need to reach ★55?
6,795 copies from the starting ★6 to ★55 (KOF V 1). At level 1 that star gives 39,829 ATK and 4,118,125 HP.
What does Joe Higashi's Token do in KOF: Legend?
Joe Higashi's Token unlocks at ★16 (Champion 1). Its Awakening effect by tier: Tier I (every affix at 55%+): After an enemy Fighter is floated by Joe Higashi, they gain [DEF -6%], stacking up to 4 times, lasting until the end of the battle.; Tier II (every affix at 65%+): After an enemy Fighter is floated by Joe Higashi, they gain [DEF -8%], stacking up to 4 times, lasting until the end of the battle.; Tier III (every affix at 80%+): After an enemy Fighter is floated by Joe Higashi, they gain [DEF -10%], stacking up to 4 times, lasting until the end of the battle.; Tier IV (every affix at 95%+): After an enemy Fighter is floated by Joe Higashi, they gain [DEF -12%], stacking up to 4 times, lasting until the end of the battle..
What teammates and Arcana Cards does the game recommend for Joe Higashi?
Teammates: Kyo Kusanagi, Blue Mary and Clark Still. Arcana Cards: Energy Charge and Battle-Hardened.