Normal ATK
Normal Attack Damage 317% ATK
K'
Legendary 
Scissors DPS Melee Male
Scissors DPS Melee Male Assassin
Quick facts
K' is a Legendary Scissors-type DPS (Melee) in KOF: Legend. The CD skill Heated Drive deals 858% of ATK with a 10-second cooldown; the NRG skill Chain Drive deals 0% of ATK with a 5-second cooldown and costs 100 energy. K' starts at ★11 with 4,726 ATK and 121,188 HP at level 1, and unlocks all 6 talents at ★31 (KOF 1).
- Rarity
- Legendary (starts at ★11)
- Type
- Scissors (team counters Paper, countered by Rock)
- Role
- DPS, Melee
- CD skill
- Heated Drive: 858% ATK, 10s
- NRG skill
- Chain Drive: 0% ATK, 100 energy
- All talents
- ★31 (KOF 1)
Stats calculator
ATK4,726
DEF2,566
PEN3,215
HP121,188
Fighter's own stats only (no gear, cards, gems or bonds). K' starts at ★11 (Legendary). Active talent level: 2 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: Melee
Skills
Heated Drive
CD Skill Single-Target ControlMassive Damage Damage 858% ATK Cooldown 10s
Opening Skill: Charges for 3 seconds, then rushes at the enemy with the lowest DEF, dealing 858% damage and knocking the target airborne.
Chain Drive
NRG Skill Single-Target ControlMassive Damage Cooldown 5s Energy 100
Each time K' fully charges his energy, he gains 1 stack of [Fire Reave].
Max Heated Drive
Max Skill CD Damage 1370% ATK Upgraded version, triggered by a talent
Max Chain Drive
Max NRG Skill Energy 100 Upgraded version, triggered by a talent
Hyper Drive
Ext. Skill 1 Damage 2380% ATK
Chain Drive
Ext. Skill 2 Single-Target ControlMassive Damage Damage 3300% ATK
Talents by star
Talent 1
★6 · Fighter 1
When any enemy unleashes a CD Skill, K' will immediately unleash Heated Drive at the target. This effect can trigger up to once every 10 seconds.
Talent 2
★11 · Elite 1
After successfully casting Chain Drive, K' has a 30% chance to additionally cast Hyper Chain Drive. For every 5% CRIT Rate, this chance increases by 1%.
Talent 3
★16 · Champion 1
Releasing Heated Drive has a 70% chance to upgrade to Max Heated Drive: Deals AOE DMG equal to ATK*1370% and ignores 50% of the target's DEF.
Talent 4
★21 · Pugilist 1
Gain [CRIT Rate +30%]
Talent 5
★26 · Sovereign 1
When K' triggers Hyper Chain Drive, the next time Chain Drive is cast, it converts to True DMG.
Talent 6
★31 · KOF 1
Releasing Chain Drive has a 70% chance to upgrade to Max Chain Drive: Deals single-target DMG equal to ATK*5730%, inflicts Hard Control on the target, and gains an extra stack of [Fire Reave] if the target is killed.
Token
K''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, NRG Skill Boost
Tier I
Every affix 55%+
Heated Drive's trigger CD is reduced to 9 seconds
Tier II
Every affix 65%+
Heated Drive's trigger CD is reduced to 8 seconds
Tier III
Every affix 80%+
Heated Drive's trigger CD is reduced to 7 seconds
Tier IV
Every affix 95%+
Heated Drive's trigger CD is reduced to 6 seconds
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Elite 1 | – | – | 2 | 4,726 | 2,566 | 3,215 | 121,188 | |
| 12 | Elite 2 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 5,126 | 2,786 | 3,485 | 137,318 | |
| 13 | Elite 3 | 10 | 20 | 2 | 5,526 | 3,006 | 3,755 | 153,448 | |
| 14 | Elite 4 | 15 | 35 | 2 | 5,926 | 3,226 | 4,025 | 169,578 | |
| 15 | Elite 5 | 15 | 50 | 2 | 6,326 | 3,446 | 4,295 | 185,708 | |
| 16 | Champion 1 | 20 | 70 | 3 | 7,606 | 4,166 | 5,175 | 263,118 | |
| 17 | Champion 2 | 20 | 90 | 3 | 8,136 | 4,466 | 5,545 | 295,378 | |
| 18 | Champion 3 | 20 | 110 | 3 | 8,666 | 4,766 | 5,915 | 327,638 | |
| 19 | Champion 4 | 25 | 135 | 3 | 9,196 | 5,066 | 6,285 | 359,898 | |
| 20 | Champion 5 | 25 | 160 | 3 | 9,726 | 5,366 | 6,655 | 392,158 | |
| 21 | Pugilist 1 | 25 | 185 | 4 | 11,326 | 6,266 | 7,755 | 585,698 | |
| 22 | Pugilist 2 | 25 | 210 | 4 | 11,986 | 6,636 | 8,215 | 666,338 | |
| 23 | Pugilist 3 | 25 | 235 | 4 | 12,646 | 7,006 | 8,675 | 746,978 | |
| 24 | Pugilist 4 | 25 | 260 | 4 | 13,306 | 7,376 | 9,135 | 827,618 | |
| 25 | Pugilist 5 | 30 | 290 | 4 | 13,966 | 7,746 | 9,595 | 908,258 | |
| 26 | Sovereign 1 | 30 | 320 | 5 | 15,886 | 8,826 | 10,915 | 1,140,498 | |
| 27 | Sovereign 2 | 30 | 350 | 5 | 16,686 | 9,276 | 11,465 | 1,237,268 | |
| 28 | Sovereign 3 | 30 | 380 | 5 | 17,486 | 9,726 | 12,015 | 1,334,038 | |
| 29 | Sovereign 4 | 30 | 410 | 5 | 18,286 | 10,176 | 12,565 | 1,430,808 | |
| 30 | Sovereign 5 | 40 | 450 | 5 | 19,086 | 10,626 | 13,115 | 1,527,578 | |
| 31 | KOF 1 | 40 | 490 | 6 | 20,006 | 11,146 | 13,745 | 1,639,058 | |
| 32 | KOF 2 | 40 | 530 | 6 | 20,926 | 11,666 | 14,375 | 1,750,538 | |
| 33 | KOF 3 | 40 | 570 | 6 | 21,846 | 12,186 | 15,005 | 1,862,018 | |
| 34 | KOF 4 | 40 | 610 | 6 | 22,766 | 12,706 | 15,635 | 1,973,498 | |
| 35 | KOF 5 | 50 | 660 | 6 | 23,686 | 13,226 | 16,265 | 2,084,978 | |
| 36 | KOF I 1 | 50 | 710 | 6 | 24,636 | 13,766 | 16,925 | 2,200,588 | PVP DMG Bst. +1%, PVP DMG Red. +1% |
| 37 | KOF I 2 | 50 | 760 | 6 | 25,586 | 14,306 | 17,585 | 2,316,198 | |
| 38 | KOF I 3 | 50 | 810 | 6 | 26,536 | 14,846 | 18,245 | 2,431,808 | |
| 39 | KOF I 4 | 50 | 860 | 6 | 27,486 | 15,386 | 18,905 | 2,547,418 | |
| 40 | KOF I 5 | 60 | 920 | 6 | 28,436 | 15,926 | 19,565 | 2,663,028 | |
| 41 | KOF II 1 | 60 | 980 | 6 | 29,426 | 16,486 | 20,245 | 2,782,758 | PVP DMG Bst. +1.5%, PVP DMG Red. +1.5% |
| 42 | KOF II 2 | 60 | 1,040 | 6 | 30,416 | 17,046 | 20,925 | 2,902,488 | |
| 43 | KOF II 3 | 60 | 1,100 | 6 | 31,406 | 17,606 | 21,605 | 3,022,218 | |
| 44 | KOF II 4 | 60 | 1,160 | 6 | 32,396 | 18,166 | 22,285 | 3,141,948 | |
| 45 | KOF II 5 | 70 | 1,230 | 6 | 33,386 | 18,726 | 22,965 | 3,261,678 | |
| 46 | KOF III 1 | 70 | 1,300 | 6 | 34,406 | 19,296 | 23,665 | 3,385,538 | PVP DMG Bst. +2%, PVP DMG Red. +2% |
| 47 | KOF III 2 | 70 | 1,370 | 6 | 35,426 | 19,866 | 24,365 | 3,509,398 | |
| 48 | KOF III 3 | 70 | 1,440 | 6 | 36,446 | 20,436 | 25,065 | 3,633,258 | |
| 49 | KOF III 4 | 70 | 1,510 | 6 | 37,466 | 21,006 | 25,765 | 3,757,118 | |
| 50 | KOF III 5 | 80 | 1,590 | 6 | 38,486 | 21,576 | 26,465 | 3,880,978 | |
| 51 | KOF IV 1 | 80 | 1,670 | 6 | 39,546 | 22,166 | 27,195 | 4,008,968 | PVP DMG Bst. +2.5%, PVP DMG Red. +2.5% |
| 52 | KOF IV 2 | 80 | 1,750 | 6 | 40,606 | 22,756 | 27,925 | 4,136,958 | |
| 53 | KOF IV 3 | 80 | 1,830 | 6 | 41,666 | 23,346 | 28,655 | 4,264,948 | |
| 54 | KOF IV 4 | 80 | 1,910 | 6 | 42,726 | 23,936 | 29,385 | 4,392,938 | |
| 55 | KOF V 1 | – | 1,910 | 6 | 43,786 | 24,526 | 30,115 | 4,520,928 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heated Drive | 858% | – | – |
| Max Heated Drive | 1370% | – | – |
| Max Chain Drive | 5730% | – | – |
Build
Stat priority (in-game recommendation)
- ATK
- NRG Skill Boost
- CRIT
- CRIT DMG
Recommended teammates
Rock 
Paper Recommended A-Cards
Ember Rebellion
At max rank: CRIT Rate +18%
Each time Hyper Chain Drive is cast, gain [DMG Boost +35%] and [DMG Reduction +35%], unstackable
Winner Takes All
At max rank: Gain [CRIT Rate +9%]
Upon defeating a target, gain 30% Energy
Skins
- Classic (default)
K' FAQ
What type is K' in KOF: Legend?
K' 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 K'?
K' is a DPS with melee range. DPS passive: [Super Armor Break Boost +75%], [Energy Recovery Boost +30%]
What are K''s skills?
Normal ATK (Normal Attack, 317% ATK); Heated Drive (CD Skill, 858% ATK, 10s cooldown); Chain Drive (NRG Skill, 5s cooldown); Max Heated Drive (Max Skill CD, 1370% ATK); Max Chain Drive (Max NRG Skill); Hyper Drive (Ext. Skill 1, 2380% ATK); Chain Drive (Ext. Skill 2, 3300% ATK).
When do K''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 K' need to reach ★55?
1,910 copies from the starting ★11 to ★55 (KOF V 1). At level 1 that star gives 43,786 ATK and 4,520,928 HP.
What does K''s Token do in KOF: Legend?
K''s Token unlocks at ★16 (Champion 1). Its Awakening effect by tier: Tier I (every affix at 55%+): Heated Drive's trigger CD is reduced to 9 seconds; Tier II (every affix at 65%+): Heated Drive's trigger CD is reduced to 8 seconds; Tier III (every affix at 80%+): Heated Drive's trigger CD is reduced to 7 seconds; Tier IV (every affix at 95%+): Heated Drive's trigger CD is reduced to 6 seconds.
What teammates and Arcana Cards does the game recommend for K'?
Teammates: Billy, Robert Garcia and Athena Asamiya. Arcana Cards: Ember Rebellion and Winner Takes All.