Normal ATK
Normal Attack Damage 117% ATK
Deals 120%*ATK DMG.
Kyo Kusanagi
Rare 
Paper DPS Melee Male
Paper DPS Melee Male Infinite Refresh
“Get me fired up a little!”
Quick facts
Kyo Kusanagi is a Rare Paper-type DPS (Melee) in KOF: Legend. The CD skill Orochinagi deals 480% of ATK with a 10-second cooldown; the NRG skill Mu Shiki deals 1080% of ATK and costs 100 energy. Kyo Kusanagi starts at ★1 with 1,216 ATK and 29,054 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
- Orochinagi: 480% ATK, 10s
- NRG skill
- Mu Shiki: 1080% ATK, 100 energy
- All talents
- ★31 (KOF 1)
Stats calculator
ATK1,216
DEF660
PEN837
HP29,054
Fighter's own stats only (no gear, cards, gems or bonds). Kyo Kusanagi 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
Orochinagi
CD Skill AOE DamageSpecial Effect Damage 480% ATK Cooldown 10s
Deals AOE DMG equal to 480%*ATK, with a 50% chance to reset this skill after casting.
Mu Shiki
NRG Skill AOE Damage Damage 1080% ATK Energy 100
Deals AOE DMG equal to 1080%*ATK, and immediately settles all [Burn] on the target.
Max Orochinagi
Max Skill CD Damage 530% ATK Upgraded version, triggered by a talent
Max Mu Shiki
Max NRG Skill Damage 1290% ATK Energy 100 Upgraded version, triggered by a talent
Talents by star
Talent 1
★6 · Fighter 1
When dealing DMG, there is a 30% chance to inflict 1 stack of [Burn].
Talent 2
★11 · Elite 1
After casting Orochinagi, recovers 20% Energy.
Talent 3
★16 · Champion 1
Orochinagi has a 70% chance to upgrade to Max Orochinagi, dealing AOE DMG equal to 530%*ATK. After casting Max Orochinagi, there is a 100% chance to refresh this skill.
Talent 4
★21 · Pugilist 1
Gain [ATK +15%].
Talent 5
★26 · Sovereign 1
Each time any unit on the field loses 1 stack of [Burn], self gains [ATK +1%] for 10s.
Talent 6
★31 · KOF 1
Casting Mu Shiki has a 70% chance to upgrade to Max Mu Shiki: Deals AOE DMG equal to 1290% ATK. If Max Mu Shiki kills an enemy unit, restores 70% Energy to self.
Token
Kyo Kusanagi'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%+
For each enemy hit by Kyo Kusanagi's Orochinagi, the damage of the next Orochinagi is increased by 14%
Tier II
Every affix 65%+
For each enemy hit by Kyo Kusanagi's Orochinagi, the damage of the next Orochinagi is increased by 21%
Tier III
Every affix 80%+
For each enemy hit by Kyo Kusanagi's Orochinagi, the damage of the next Orochinagi is increased by 28%
Tier IV
Every affix 95%+
For each enemy hit by Kyo Kusanagi's Orochinagi, the damage of the next Orochinagi is increased by 35%
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 | – | – | – | 1,216 | 660 | 837 | 29,054 | |
| 2 | Brawler 2 | 5 | 5 | – | 1,386 | 760 | 957 | 32,574 | |
| 3 | Brawler 3 | 5 | 10 | – | 1,556 | 860 | 1,077 | 36,094 | |
| 4 | Brawler 4 | 5 | 15 | – | 1,726 | 960 | 1,197 | 39,614 | |
| 5 | Brawler 5 | 10 | 25 | – | 1,896 | 1,060 | 1,317 | 43,134 | |
| 6 | Fighter 1 | 15 | 40 | 1 | 2,476 | 1,390 | 1,717 | 57,214 | |
| 7 | Fighter 2 | 15 | 55 | 1 | 2,716 | 1,530 | 1,887 | 63,074 | |
| 8 | Fighter 3 | 15 | 70 | 1 | 2,956 | 1,670 | 2,057 | 68,934 | |
| 9 | Fighter 4 | 15 | 85 | 1 | 3,196 | 1,810 | 2,227 | 74,794 | |
| 10 | Fighter 5 | 30 | 115 | 1 | 3,436 | 1,950 | 2,397 | 80,654 | |
| 11 | Elite 1 | 30 | 145 | 2 | 4,306 | 2,440 | 2,997 | 115,844 | |
| 12 | Elite 2 | 30 | 175 | 2 | 4,666 | 2,640 | 3,247 | 130,504 | |
| 13 | Elite 3 | 30 | 205 | 2 | 5,026 | 2,840 | 3,497 | 145,164 | |
| 14 | Elite 4 | 30 | 235 | 2 | 5,386 | 3,040 | 3,747 | 159,824 | |
| 15 | Elite 5 | 60 | 295 | 2 | 5,746 | 3,240 | 3,997 | 174,484 | |
| 16 | Champion 1 | 60 | 355 | 3 | 6,906 | 3,890 | 4,797 | 244,864 | |
| 17 | Champion 2 | 60 | 415 | 3 | 7,386 | 4,160 | 5,127 | 274,184 | |
| 18 | Champion 3 | 60 | 475 | 3 | 7,866 | 4,430 | 5,457 | 303,504 | |
| 19 | Champion 4 | 60 | 535 | 3 | 8,346 | 4,700 | 5,787 | 332,824 | |
| 20 | Champion 5 | 90 | 625 | 3 | 8,826 | 4,970 | 6,117 | 362,144 | |
| 21 | Pugilist 1 | 90 | 715 | 4 | 10,276 | 5,790 | 7,117 | 538,084 | |
| 22 | Pugilist 2 | 90 | 805 | 4 | 10,876 | 6,130 | 7,537 | 611,394 | |
| 23 | Pugilist 3 | 90 | 895 | 4 | 11,476 | 6,470 | 7,957 | 684,704 | |
| 24 | Pugilist 4 | 90 | 985 | 4 | 12,076 | 6,810 | 8,377 | 758,014 | |
| 25 | Pugilist 5 | 120 | 1,105 | 4 | 12,676 | 7,150 | 8,797 | 831,324 | |
| 26 | Sovereign 1 | 120 | 1,225 | 5 | 14,416 | 8,130 | 9,997 | 1,042,454 | |
| 27 | Sovereign 2 | 120 | 1,345 | 5 | 15,146 | 8,540 | 10,497 | 1,130,424 | |
| 28 | Sovereign 3 | 120 | 1,465 | 5 | 15,876 | 8,950 | 10,997 | 1,218,394 | |
| 29 | Sovereign 4 | 120 | 1,585 | 5 | 16,606 | 9,360 | 11,497 | 1,306,364 | |
| 30 | Sovereign 5 | 150 | 1,735 | 5 | 17,336 | 9,770 | 11,997 | 1,394,334 | |
| 31 | KOF 1 | 150 | 1,885 | 6 | 18,176 | 10,240 | 12,567 | 1,495,674 | |
| 32 | KOF 2 | 150 | 2,035 | 6 | 19,016 | 10,710 | 13,137 | 1,597,014 | |
| 33 | KOF 3 | 150 | 2,185 | 6 | 19,856 | 11,180 | 13,707 | 1,698,354 | |
| 34 | KOF 4 | 150 | 2,335 | 6 | 20,696 | 11,650 | 14,277 | 1,799,694 | |
| 35 | KOF 5 | 180 | 2,515 | 6 | 21,536 | 12,120 | 14,847 | 1,901,034 | |
| 36 | KOF I 1 | 180 | 2,695 | 6 | 22,406 | 12,610 | 15,447 | 2,006,134 | PVP DMG Bst. +1%, PVP DMG Red. +1% |
| 37 | KOF I 2 | 180 | 2,875 | 6 | 23,276 | 13,100 | 16,047 | 2,111,234 | |
| 38 | KOF I 3 | 180 | 3,055 | 6 | 24,146 | 13,590 | 16,647 | 2,216,334 | |
| 39 | KOF I 4 | 180 | 3,235 | 6 | 25,016 | 14,080 | 17,247 | 2,321,434 | |
| 40 | KOF I 5 | 210 | 3,445 | 6 | 25,886 | 14,570 | 17,847 | 2,426,534 | |
| 41 | KOF II 1 | 210 | 3,655 | 6 | 26,786 | 15,070 | 18,467 | 2,535,384 | PVP DMG Bst. +1.5%, PVP DMG Red. +1.5% |
| 42 | KOF II 2 | 210 | 3,865 | 6 | 27,686 | 15,570 | 19,087 | 2,644,234 | |
| 43 | KOF II 3 | 210 | 4,075 | 6 | 28,586 | 16,070 | 19,707 | 2,753,084 | |
| 44 | KOF II 4 | 210 | 4,285 | 6 | 29,486 | 16,570 | 20,327 | 2,861,934 | |
| 45 | KOF II 5 | 240 | 4,525 | 6 | 30,386 | 17,070 | 20,947 | 2,970,784 | |
| 46 | KOF III 1 | 240 | 4,765 | 6 | 31,316 | 17,590 | 21,587 | 3,083,384 | PVP DMG Bst. +2%, PVP DMG Red. +2% |
| 47 | KOF III 2 | 240 | 5,005 | 6 | 32,246 | 18,110 | 22,227 | 3,195,984 | |
| 48 | KOF III 3 | 240 | 5,245 | 6 | 33,176 | 18,630 | 22,867 | 3,308,584 | |
| 49 | KOF III 4 | 240 | 5,485 | 6 | 34,106 | 19,150 | 23,507 | 3,421,184 | |
| 50 | KOF III 5 | 270 | 5,755 | 6 | 35,036 | 19,670 | 24,147 | 3,533,784 | |
| 51 | KOF IV 1 | 270 | 6,025 | 6 | 35,996 | 20,210 | 24,807 | 3,650,144 | PVP DMG Bst. +2.5%, PVP DMG Red. +2.5% |
| 52 | KOF IV 2 | 270 | 6,295 | 6 | 36,956 | 20,750 | 25,467 | 3,766,504 | |
| 53 | KOF IV 3 | 270 | 6,565 | 6 | 37,916 | 21,290 | 26,127 | 3,882,864 | |
| 54 | KOF IV 4 | 270 | 6,835 | 6 | 38,876 | 21,830 | 26,787 | 3,999,224 | |
| 55 | KOF V 1 | – | 6,835 | 6 | 39,836 | 22,370 | 27,447 | 4,115,584 | 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 | 122% | – | – |
Build
Stat priority (in-game recommendation)
- ATK
- CRIT DMG
- CD Skill DMG Boost
- CRIT
Recommended teammates
Rock 
Recommended A-Cards
Inferno Domain
At max rank: Increases ATK by 12%
After inflicting [Burn] on a target, increases CD Skill DMG by 100%.
Battle-Hardened
At max rank: Increases ATK by 6%
When casting an NRG Skill, gains [ATK +25%] for 8s
Skins
- Classic (default)
Kyo Kusanagi FAQ
What type is Kyo Kusanagi in KOF: Legend?
Kyo Kusanagi 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 Kyo Kusanagi?
Kyo Kusanagi is a DPS with melee range. DPS passive: [Super Armor Break Boost +75%], [Energy Recovery Boost +30%]
What are Kyo Kusanagi's skills?
Normal ATK (Normal Attack, 117% ATK); Orochinagi (CD Skill, 480% ATK, 10s cooldown); Mu Shiki (NRG Skill, 1080% ATK); Max Orochinagi (Max Skill CD, 530% ATK); Max Mu Shiki (Max NRG Skill, 1290% ATK).
When do Kyo Kusanagi'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 Kyo Kusanagi need to reach ★55?
6,835 copies from the starting ★1 to ★55 (KOF V 1). At level 1 that star gives 39,836 ATK and 4,115,584 HP.
What does Kyo Kusanagi's Token do in KOF: Legend?
Kyo Kusanagi's Token unlocks at ★16 (Champion 1). Its Awakening effect by tier: Tier I (every affix at 55%+): For each enemy hit by Kyo Kusanagi's Orochinagi, the damage of the next Orochinagi is increased by 14%; Tier II (every affix at 65%+): For each enemy hit by Kyo Kusanagi's Orochinagi, the damage of the next Orochinagi is increased by 21%; Tier III (every affix at 80%+): For each enemy hit by Kyo Kusanagi's Orochinagi, the damage of the next Orochinagi is increased by 28%; Tier IV (every affix at 95%+): For each enemy hit by Kyo Kusanagi's Orochinagi, the damage of the next Orochinagi is increased by 35%.
What teammates and Arcana Cards does the game recommend for Kyo Kusanagi?
Teammates: Billy, Robert Garcia and Athena Asamiya. Arcana Cards: Inferno Domain and Battle-Hardened.