Normal ATK
Normal Attack Damage 120% ATK
Nakoruru
Epic 
Paper DPS Melee Female Samurai Shodown collab
Paper DPS Melee Female Samurai Shodown collab Explosive DamageDual Form
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Quick facts
Nakoruru is an Epic Paper-type DPS (Melee) in KOF: Legend. The CD skill Elelyu Kamui Rimuse deals 525% of ATK with an 8-second cooldown; the NRG skill Spiraling Blade deals 1040% of ATK and costs 100 energy. Nakoruru starts at ★6 with 2,512 ATK and 50,598 HP at level 1, and unlocks all 6 talents at ★31 (KOF 1).
- Rarity
- Epic (starts at ★6)
- Type
- Paper (team counters Rock, countered by Scissors)
- Role
- DPS, Melee
- CD skill
- Elelyu Kamui Rimuse: 525% ATK, 8s
- NRG skill
- Spiraling Blade: 1040% ATK, 100 energy
- All talents
- ★31 (KOF 1)
Stats calculator
ATK2,512
DEF1,427
PEN1,689
HP50,598
Fighter's own stats only (no gear, cards, gems or bonds). Nakoruru 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 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
Elelyu Kamui Rimuse
CD Skill Damage Damage 525% ATK Cooldown 8s
Deals AOE DMG equal to 525% ATK.
Spiraling Blade
NRG Skill Massive Damage Damage 1040% ATK Energy 100
Deals AOE DMG equal to 1040%*ATK to the enemy Fighter with the highest ATK, then enters [Mamahaha].
[Divine Blade]
Max Skill CD Damage Damage 460% ATK Upgraded version, triggered by a talent
Mamahaha Strike
Max NRG Skill Massive DamageSingle-Target Control Damage 1270% ATK Energy 0.01 Upgraded version, triggered by a talent
Ext. Skill 1
Talents by star
Talent 1
★6 · Fighter 1
After entering [Mamahaha], CD Skill is replaced with [Divine Blade], and NRG Skill is replaced with [Mamahaha Strike].
Talent 2
★11 · Elite 1
When Nakoruru is controlled, Mamahaha has a 50% chance to attack a nearby character, dealing 240% single-target DMG and restoring 10% Energy to Nakoruru. Every 3% CRIT Rate increases this chance by 1%.
Talent 3
★16 · Champion 1
The DMG of Elelyu Kamui Rimuse increases to 630%*ATK, and grants a Shield equal to 30% of this DMG, lasting 10 seconds.
The usage count of [Divine Blade] increases to 5, and dealing DMG inflicts [Armor Break] on the target.
The usage count of [Divine Blade] increases to 5, and dealing DMG inflicts [Armor Break] on the target.
Talent 4
★21 · Pugilist 1
Gain [CRIT Rate +20%]
Talent 5
★26 · Sovereign 1
When Nakoruru's HP falls below 50% for the first time, she will immediately enter [Mamahaha].
Talent 6
★31 · KOF 1
Increases the DMG of Mamahaha Strike to 1530% ATK, and inflicts Hard Control on the target. After casting, increases own NRG Regen rate by 10% for 10s.
Token
Nakoruru'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 DMG, NRG Skill Boost, CRIT
Tier I
Every affix 55%+
When Nakoruru exits [Mamahaha], restores 20% Energy.
Tier II
Every affix 65%+
When Nakoruru exits [Mamahaha], restores 30% Energy.
Tier III
Every affix 80%+
When Nakoruru exits [Mamahaha], restores 40% Energy.
Tier IV
Every affix 95%+
When Nakoruru exits [Mamahaha], restores 50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Fighter 1 | – | – | 1 | 2,512 | 1,427 | 1,689 | 50,598 | |
| 7 | Fighter 2 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 2,752 | 1,567 | 1,859 | 56,458 | |
| 8 | Fighter 3 | 15 | 30 | 1 | 2,992 | 1,707 | 2,029 | 62,318 | |
| 9 | Fighter 4 | 15 | 45 | 1 | 3,232 | 1,847 | 2,199 | 68,178 | |
| 10 | Fighter 5 | 30 | 75 | 1 | 3,472 | 1,987 | 2,369 | 74,038 | |
| 11 | Elite 1 | 30 | 105 | 2 | 4,342 | 2,477 | 2,969 | 109,228 | |
| 12 | Elite 2 | 30 | 135 | 2 | 4,702 | 2,677 | 3,219 | 123,888 | |
| 13 | Elite 3 | 30 | 165 | 2 | 5,062 | 2,877 | 3,469 | 138,548 | |
| 14 | Elite 4 | 30 | 195 | 2 | 5,422 | 3,077 | 3,719 | 153,208 | |
| 15 | Elite 5 | 60 | 255 | 2 | 5,782 | 3,277 | 3,969 | 167,868 | |
| 16 | Champion 1 | 60 | 315 | 3 | 6,942 | 3,927 | 4,769 | 238,248 | |
| 17 | Champion 2 | 60 | 375 | 3 | 7,422 | 4,197 | 5,099 | 267,568 | |
| 18 | Champion 3 | 60 | 435 | 3 | 7,902 | 4,467 | 5,429 | 296,888 | |
| 19 | Champion 4 | 60 | 495 | 3 | 8,382 | 4,737 | 5,759 | 326,208 | |
| 20 | Champion 5 | 90 | 585 | 3 | 8,862 | 5,007 | 6,089 | 355,528 | |
| 21 | Pugilist 1 | 90 | 675 | 4 | 10,312 | 5,827 | 7,089 | 531,468 | |
| 22 | Pugilist 2 | 90 | 765 | 4 | 10,912 | 6,167 | 7,509 | 604,778 | |
| 23 | Pugilist 3 | 90 | 855 | 4 | 11,512 | 6,507 | 7,929 | 678,088 | |
| 24 | Pugilist 4 | 90 | 945 | 4 | 12,112 | 6,847 | 8,349 | 751,398 | |
| 25 | Pugilist 5 | 120 | 1,065 | 4 | 12,712 | 7,187 | 8,769 | 824,708 | |
| 26 | Sovereign 1 | 120 | 1,185 | 5 | 14,452 | 8,167 | 9,969 | 1,035,838 | |
| 27 | Sovereign 2 | 120 | 1,305 | 5 | 15,182 | 8,577 | 10,469 | 1,123,808 | |
| 28 | Sovereign 3 | 120 | 1,425 | 5 | 15,912 | 8,987 | 10,969 | 1,211,778 | |
| 29 | Sovereign 4 | 120 | 1,545 | 5 | 16,642 | 9,397 | 11,469 | 1,299,748 | |
| 30 | Sovereign 5 | 150 | 1,695 | 5 | 17,372 | 9,807 | 11,969 | 1,387,718 | |
| 31 | KOF 1 | 150 | 1,845 | 6 | 18,212 | 10,277 | 12,539 | 1,489,058 | |
| 32 | KOF 2 | 150 | 1,995 | 6 | 19,052 | 10,747 | 13,109 | 1,590,398 | |
| 33 | KOF 3 | 150 | 2,145 | 6 | 19,892 | 11,217 | 13,679 | 1,691,738 | |
| 34 | KOF 4 | 150 | 2,295 | 6 | 20,732 | 11,687 | 14,249 | 1,793,078 | |
| 35 | KOF 5 | 180 | 2,475 | 6 | 21,572 | 12,157 | 14,819 | 1,894,418 | |
| 36 | KOF I 1 | 180 | 2,655 | 6 | 22,442 | 12,647 | 15,419 | 1,999,518 | PVP DMG Bst. +0.2%, PVP DMG Red. +0.2% |
| 37 | KOF I 2 | 180 | 2,835 | 6 | 23,312 | 13,137 | 16,019 | 2,104,618 | |
| 38 | KOF I 3 | 180 | 3,015 | 6 | 24,182 | 13,627 | 16,619 | 2,209,718 | |
| 39 | KOF I 4 | 180 | 3,195 | 6 | 25,052 | 14,117 | 17,219 | 2,314,818 | |
| 40 | KOF I 5 | 210 | 3,405 | 6 | 25,922 | 14,607 | 17,819 | 2,419,918 | |
| 41 | KOF II 1 | 210 | 3,615 | 6 | 26,822 | 15,107 | 18,439 | 2,528,768 | PVP DMG Bst. +0.3%, PVP DMG Red. +0.3% |
| 42 | KOF II 2 | 210 | 3,825 | 6 | 27,722 | 15,607 | 19,059 | 2,637,618 | |
| 43 | KOF II 3 | 210 | 4,035 | 6 | 28,622 | 16,107 | 19,679 | 2,746,468 | |
| 44 | KOF II 4 | 210 | 4,245 | 6 | 29,522 | 16,607 | 20,299 | 2,855,318 | |
| 45 | KOF II 5 | 240 | 4,485 | 6 | 30,422 | 17,107 | 20,919 | 2,964,168 | |
| 46 | KOF III 1 | 240 | 4,725 | 6 | 31,352 | 17,627 | 21,559 | 3,076,768 | PVP DMG Bst. +0.4%, PVP DMG Red. +0.4% |
| 47 | KOF III 2 | 240 | 4,965 | 6 | 32,282 | 18,147 | 22,199 | 3,189,368 | |
| 48 | KOF III 3 | 240 | 5,205 | 6 | 33,212 | 18,667 | 22,839 | 3,301,968 | |
| 49 | KOF III 4 | 240 | 5,445 | 6 | 34,142 | 19,187 | 23,479 | 3,414,568 | |
| 50 | KOF III 5 | 270 | 5,715 | 6 | 35,072 | 19,707 | 24,119 | 3,527,168 | |
| 51 | KOF IV 1 | 270 | 5,985 | 6 | 36,032 | 20,247 | 24,779 | 3,643,528 | PVP DMG Bst. +0.5%, PVP DMG Red. +0.5% |
| 52 | KOF IV 2 | 270 | 6,255 | 6 | 36,992 | 20,787 | 25,439 | 3,759,888 | |
| 53 | KOF IV 3 | 270 | 6,525 | 6 | 37,952 | 21,327 | 26,099 | 3,876,248 | |
| 54 | KOF IV 4 | 270 | 6,795 | 6 | 38,912 | 21,867 | 26,759 | 3,992,608 | |
| 55 | KOF V 1 | – | 6,795 | 6 | 39,872 | 22,407 | 27,419 | 4,108,968 | PVP DMG Bst. +0.6%, PVP DMG Red. +0.6% |
Summons and extra skills
Skills used by this fighter's summons, clones or alternate forms, plus hidden passives.
| Skill | Damage (% ATK) | Cooldown | Energy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawk Normal Attack | 240% | – | – |
Build
Stat priority (in-game recommendation)
- ATK
- CRIT
- NRG Skill Boost
- CRIT DMG
Recommended teammates
Rock 
Recommended A-Cards
Spirit Eagle
At max rank: CRIT Rate +18%
Each time a CD Skill is cast, gain [NRG Skill DMG +20%], stacking up to 5 times. This effect is removed after casting an NRG Skill.
Winner Takes All
At max rank: Gain [CRIT Rate +9%]
Upon defeating a target, gain 30% Energy
Skins
- Classic (default)
Nakoruru FAQ
What type is Nakoruru in KOF: Legend?
Nakoruru 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 Nakoruru?
Nakoruru is a DPS with melee range. DPS passive: [Super Armor Break Boost +75%], [Energy Recovery Boost +30%]
What are Nakoruru's skills?
Normal ATK (Normal Attack, 120% ATK); Elelyu Kamui Rimuse (CD Skill, 525% ATK, 8s cooldown); Spiraling Blade (NRG Skill, 1040% ATK); [Divine Blade] (Max Skill CD, 460% ATK); Mamahaha Strike (Max NRG Skill, 1270% ATK); (Ext. Skill 1).
When do Nakoruru'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 Nakoruru need to reach ★55?
6,795 copies from the starting ★6 to ★55 (KOF V 1). At level 1 that star gives 39,872 ATK and 4,108,968 HP.
What does Nakoruru's Token do in KOF: Legend?
Nakoruru's Token unlocks at ★16 (Champion 1). Its Awakening effect by tier: Tier I (every affix at 55%+): When Nakoruru exits [Mamahaha], restores 20% Energy.; Tier II (every affix at 65%+): When Nakoruru exits [Mamahaha], restores 30% Energy.; Tier III (every affix at 80%+): When Nakoruru exits [Mamahaha], restores 40% Energy.; Tier IV (every affix at 95%+): When Nakoruru exits [Mamahaha], restores 50% Energy..
What teammates and Arcana Cards does the game recommend for Nakoruru?
Teammates: Billy, Robert Garcia and Sie Kensou. Arcana Cards: Spirit Eagle and Winner Takes All.