Normal ATK
Normal Attack Damage 98% ATK
Deals 98%*ATK DMG.
King
Rare 
Scissors Tank Melee Female
Scissors Tank Melee Female AOE Control
"There are no men or women here, only the strong and the weak!"
Quick facts
King is a Rare Scissors-type Tank (Melee) in KOF: Legend. The CD skill Mirage Dance deals 780% of ATK with a 10-second cooldown; the NRG skill Silent Flash deals 100% of ATK and costs 8 energy. King starts at ★1 with 974 ATK and 46,482 HP at level 1, and unlocks all 6 talents at ★31 (KOF 1).
- Rarity
- Rare (starts at ★1)
- Type
- Scissors (team counters Paper, countered by Rock)
- Role
- Tank, Melee
- CD skill
- Mirage Dance: 780% ATK, 10s
- NRG skill
- Silent Flash: 100% ATK, 8 energy
- All talents
- ★31 (KOF 1)
Stats calculator
ATK974
DEF872
PEN652
HP46,482
Fighter's own stats only (no gear, cards, gems or bonds). King 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 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: Tank (in game: Thrower)
[Super Armor +50%]. Energy will not be lost while Super Armor is active
Range: Melee
Skills
Mirage Dance
CD Skill DamageBuff Damage 780% ATK Cooldown 10s
Deals AOE DMG equal to 780% ATK to the target, and gains [DMG Reduction +10%] for 8 seconds.
Silent Flash
NRG Skill Single-Target Control Damage 100% ATK Energy 8
Can be cast at 50% NRG. Once cast, consumes 8% of own NRG per second while dealing single-target DMG equal to 100% ATK to the target and inflicting [Silent] until the target dies or NRG is depleted. Cannot be cast again while active.
Max Mirage Dance
Max Skill CD DamageBuff Damage 954% ATK Upgraded version, triggered by a talent
Max Silent Flash
Max NRG Skill Single-Target Control Damage 120% ATK Energy 8 Upgraded version, triggered by a talent
Talents by star
Talent 1
★6 · Fighter 1
When attacking an enemy in the [Silent] state, there is a 15% chance to restore 3% Energy.
Talent 2
★11 · Elite 1
Takes 30% less DMG from enemies who are under [Silent].
Talent 3
★16 · Champion 1
Casting Mirage Dance has a 70% chance to upgrade to Max Mirage Dance: Deals AOE DMG equal to 954% ATK, and reduces the target's ATK by 15% for 8 seconds.
Talent 4
★21 · Pugilist 1
Increases Energy Recovery Rate by 10%
Talent 5
★26 · Sovereign 1
Upon death, King inflicts [Silent] on all enemies for 5 seconds.
Talent 6
★31 · KOF 1
Releasing Silent Flash has a 70% chance to upgrade to Max Silent Flash: Deals single-target DMG equal to 120% ATK per second
and inflicts [Silent] and [Vulnerability] on the target.
and inflicts [Silent] and [Vulnerability] on the target.
Token
King'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%+
When attacking [Silent] enemies, there's a 10% chance to restore 2% of your Energy.
Tier II
Every affix 65%+
When attacking [Silent] enemies, there's a 15% chance to restore 2% of your Energy.
Tier III
Every affix 80%+
When attacking [Silent] enemies, there's a 20% chance to restore 2% of your Energy.
Tier IV
Every affix 95%+
When attacking [Silent] enemies, there's a 25% chance to restore 2% of your Energy.
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 | – | – | – | 974 | 872 | 652 | 46,482 | |
| 2 | Brawler 2 | 5 | 5 | – | 1,084 | 992 | 752 | 51,762 | |
| 3 | Brawler 3 | 5 | 10 | – | 1,194 | 1,112 | 852 | 57,042 | |
| 4 | Brawler 4 | 5 | 15 | – | 1,304 | 1,232 | 952 | 62,322 | |
| 5 | Brawler 5 | 10 | 25 | – | 1,414 | 1,352 | 1,052 | 67,602 | |
| 6 | Fighter 1 | 15 | 40 | 1 | 1,804 | 1,752 | 1,382 | 88,712 | |
| 7 | Fighter 2 | 15 | 55 | 1 | 1,964 | 1,922 | 1,522 | 97,512 | |
| 8 | Fighter 3 | 15 | 70 | 1 | 2,124 | 2,092 | 1,662 | 106,312 | |
| 9 | Fighter 4 | 15 | 85 | 1 | 2,284 | 2,262 | 1,802 | 115,112 | |
| 10 | Fighter 5 | 30 | 115 | 1 | 2,444 | 2,432 | 1,942 | 123,912 | |
| 11 | Elite 1 | 30 | 145 | 2 | 3,024 | 3,032 | 2,432 | 176,692 | |
| 12 | Elite 2 | 30 | 175 | 2 | 3,264 | 3,282 | 2,632 | 198,682 | |
| 13 | Elite 3 | 30 | 205 | 2 | 3,504 | 3,532 | 2,832 | 220,672 | |
| 14 | Elite 4 | 30 | 235 | 2 | 3,744 | 3,782 | 3,032 | 242,662 | |
| 15 | Elite 5 | 60 | 295 | 2 | 3,984 | 4,032 | 3,232 | 264,652 | |
| 16 | Champion 1 | 60 | 355 | 3 | 4,754 | 4,832 | 3,882 | 370,222 | |
| 17 | Champion 2 | 60 | 415 | 3 | 5,074 | 5,162 | 4,152 | 414,212 | |
| 18 | Champion 3 | 60 | 475 | 3 | 5,394 | 5,492 | 4,422 | 458,202 | |
| 19 | Champion 4 | 60 | 535 | 3 | 5,714 | 5,822 | 4,692 | 502,192 | |
| 20 | Champion 5 | 90 | 625 | 3 | 6,034 | 6,152 | 4,962 | 546,182 | |
| 21 | Pugilist 1 | 90 | 715 | 4 | 7,004 | 7,152 | 5,782 | 810,092 | |
| 22 | Pugilist 2 | 90 | 805 | 4 | 7,404 | 7,572 | 6,122 | 920,052 | |
| 23 | Pugilist 3 | 90 | 895 | 4 | 7,804 | 7,992 | 6,462 | 1,030,012 | |
| 24 | Pugilist 4 | 90 | 985 | 4 | 8,204 | 8,412 | 6,802 | 1,139,972 | |
| 25 | Pugilist 5 | 120 | 1,105 | 4 | 8,604 | 8,832 | 7,142 | 1,249,932 | |
| 26 | Sovereign 1 | 120 | 1,225 | 5 | 9,764 | 10,032 | 8,122 | 1,566,632 | |
| 27 | Sovereign 2 | 120 | 1,345 | 5 | 10,244 | 10,532 | 8,532 | 1,698,592 | |
| 28 | Sovereign 3 | 120 | 1,465 | 5 | 10,724 | 11,032 | 8,942 | 1,830,552 | |
| 29 | Sovereign 4 | 120 | 1,585 | 5 | 11,204 | 11,532 | 9,352 | 1,962,512 | |
| 30 | Sovereign 5 | 150 | 1,735 | 5 | 11,684 | 12,032 | 9,762 | 2,094,472 | |
| 31 | KOF 1 | 150 | 1,885 | 6 | 12,244 | 13,112 | 10,642 | 2,379,502 | |
| 32 | KOF 2 | 150 | 2,035 | 6 | 12,804 | 13,562 | 11,012 | 2,498,262 | |
| 33 | KOF 3 | 150 | 2,185 | 6 | 13,364 | 14,012 | 11,382 | 2,617,022 | |
| 34 | KOF 4 | 150 | 2,335 | 6 | 13,924 | 14,462 | 11,752 | 2,735,782 | |
| 35 | KOF 5 | 180 | 2,515 | 6 | 14,484 | 14,912 | 12,122 | 2,854,542 | |
| 36 | KOF I 1 | 180 | 2,695 | 6 | 15,064 | 16,032 | 13,032 | 3,150,122 | PVP DMG Bst. +1%, PVP DMG Red. +1% |
| 37 | KOF I 2 | 180 | 2,875 | 6 | 15,644 | 16,502 | 13,412 | 3,273,282 | |
| 38 | KOF I 3 | 180 | 3,055 | 6 | 16,224 | 16,972 | 13,792 | 3,396,442 | |
| 39 | KOF I 4 | 180 | 3,235 | 6 | 16,804 | 17,442 | 14,172 | 3,519,602 | |
| 40 | KOF I 5 | 210 | 3,445 | 6 | 17,384 | 17,912 | 14,552 | 3,642,762 | |
| 41 | KOF II 1 | 210 | 3,655 | 6 | 17,984 | 19,072 | 15,502 | 3,948,902 | PVP DMG Bst. +1.5%, PVP DMG Red. +1.5% |
| 42 | KOF II 2 | 210 | 3,865 | 6 | 18,584 | 19,552 | 15,892 | 4,076,462 | |
| 43 | KOF II 3 | 210 | 4,075 | 6 | 19,184 | 20,032 | 16,282 | 4,204,022 | |
| 44 | KOF II 4 | 210 | 4,285 | 6 | 19,784 | 20,512 | 16,672 | 4,331,582 | |
| 45 | KOF II 5 | 240 | 4,525 | 6 | 20,384 | 20,992 | 17,062 | 4,459,142 | |
| 46 | KOF III 1 | 240 | 4,765 | 6 | 21,004 | 22,192 | 18,042 | 4,775,842 | PVP DMG Bst. +2%, PVP DMG Red. +2% |
| 47 | KOF III 2 | 240 | 5,005 | 6 | 21,624 | 22,692 | 18,452 | 4,907,802 | |
| 48 | KOF III 3 | 240 | 5,245 | 6 | 22,244 | 23,192 | 18,862 | 5,039,762 | |
| 49 | KOF III 4 | 240 | 5,485 | 6 | 22,864 | 23,692 | 19,272 | 5,171,722 | |
| 50 | KOF III 5 | 270 | 5,755 | 6 | 23,484 | 24,192 | 19,682 | 5,303,682 | |
| 51 | KOF IV 1 | 270 | 6,025 | 6 | 24,124 | 25,432 | 20,692 | 5,630,932 | PVP DMG Bst. +2.5%, PVP DMG Red. +2.5% |
| 52 | KOF IV 2 | 270 | 6,295 | 6 | 24,764 | 25,952 | 21,112 | 5,767,292 | |
| 53 | KOF IV 3 | 270 | 6,565 | 6 | 25,404 | 26,472 | 21,532 | 5,903,652 | |
| 54 | KOF IV 4 | 270 | 6,835 | 6 | 26,044 | 26,992 | 21,952 | 6,040,012 | |
| 55 | KOF V 1 | – | 6,835 | 6 | 26,684 | 27,512 | 22,372 | 6,176,372 | PVP DMG Bst. +3%, PVP DMG Red. +3% |
Build
Stat priority (in-game recommendation)
- HP
- Block Rate
- NRG Skill Red.
- CRIT RES
Recommended teammates
Recommended A-Cards
Roseblade Resolve
At max rank: Max HP +12%
Upon casting a skill, immediately restore 20% Energy and HP
Second Wind
At max rank: Increases healing received by 6%
When HP drops below 30% for the first time, recovers 1.5% HP per second for 10s
Skins
- Classic (default)
King FAQ
What type is King in KOF: Legend?
King 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 King?
King is a Tank with melee range. Tank passive: [Super Armor +50%]. Energy will not be lost while Super Armor is active
What are King's skills?
Normal ATK (Normal Attack, 98% ATK); Mirage Dance (CD Skill, 780% ATK, 10s cooldown); Silent Flash (NRG Skill, 100% ATK); Max Mirage Dance (Max Skill CD, 954% ATK); Max Silent Flash (Max NRG Skill, 120% ATK).
When do King'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 King need to reach ★55?
6,835 copies from the starting ★1 to ★55 (KOF V 1). At level 1 that star gives 26,684 ATK and 6,176,372 HP.
What does King's Token do in KOF: Legend?
King's Token unlocks at ★16 (Champion 1). Its Awakening effect by tier: Tier I (every affix at 55%+): When attacking [Silent] enemies, there's a 10% chance to restore 2% of your Energy.; Tier II (every affix at 65%+): When attacking [Silent] enemies, there's a 15% chance to restore 2% of your Energy.; Tier III (every affix at 80%+): When attacking [Silent] enemies, there's a 20% chance to restore 2% of your Energy.; Tier IV (every affix at 95%+): When attacking [Silent] enemies, there's a 25% chance to restore 2% of your Energy..
What teammates and Arcana Cards does the game recommend for King?
Teammates: Chizuru Kagura, Bao and Leona. Arcana Cards: Roseblade Resolve and Second Wind.