Hebi Tsukai
Normal Attack Damage 56% ATK
Ryuji Yamazaki
Epic 
Paper DPS Midline Male
Paper DPS Midline Male Normal ATK+Range SwitchSemi-DPS
"Feel the ultimate pain with your heart, hahahahaha!"
Quick facts
Ryuji Yamazaki is an Epic Paper-type DPS (Midline) in KOF: Legend. The CD skill Sabaki no Aikuchi deals 0% of ATK; the NRG skill Sadomaso deals 1327% of ATK and costs 100 energy. Ryuji Yamazaki starts at ★6 with 2,489 ATK and 58,422 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, Midline
- CD skill
- Sabaki no Aikuchi: 0% ATK
- NRG skill
- Sadomaso: 1327% ATK, 100 energy
- All talents
- ★31 (KOF 1)
Stats calculator
ATK2,489
DEF1,356
PEN1,720
HP58,422
Fighter's own stats only (no gear, cards, gems or bonds). Ryuji Yamazaki 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: Midline
Skills
Sabaki no Aikuchi
CD Skill Normal Attack DMGSpecial EffectSabaki no Aikuchi (Melee Form): Deals AOE DMG equal to 64%*ATK and gains 1 stack of [Wild]
Hebi Tsukai (Ranged Form): Deals AOE DMG equal to 56%*ATK and gains 1 stack of [Obsidian].
Sadomaso
NRG Skill Single-Target ControlMassive Damage Damage 1327% ATK Energy 100
Deals ATK*1327% single-target DMG and inflicts Hard Control on the target.
Max Sadomaso
Max NRG Skill Damage 1510% ATK Energy 100 Upgraded version, triggered by a talent
Talents by star
Talent 1
★6 · Fighter 1
Ranged Form: Gains an additional 10% DMG Boost
Melee Form: Gains an additional 10% DMG Reduction.
Melee Form: Gains an additional 10% DMG Reduction.
Talent 2
★11 · Elite 1
When Sabaki no Aikuchi deals damage, there is a 10% chance to apply 1 stack of [Bleed] to the target.
Talent 3
★16 · Champion 1
The stacks of [Obsidian] and [Wild] will not decrease.
Talent 4
★21 · Pugilist 1
Penetration +20%.
Talent 5
★26 · Sovereign 1
[Obsidian]: Each stack increases Life Steal by 2%.
[Wild]: Each stack increases Penetration by 2%.
[Wild]: Each stack increases Penetration by 2%.
Talent 6
★31 · KOF 1
Releasing Sadomaso has a 70% chance to upgrade to Max Sadomaso: Deals single-target DMG equal to ATK*1510%, and each stack of [Obsidian] and [Wild] increases the DMG Multiplier by 20%.
Token
Ryuji Yamazaki'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, NRG Skill Boost, Normal ATK DMG Bst.
Tier I
Every affix 55%+
When Sabaki no Aikuchi deals damage, there is a 15% chance to inflict 1 stack of [Bleed] on the target.
Tier II
Every affix 65%+
When Sabaki no Aikuchi deals damage, there is a 20% chance to inflict 1 stack of [Bleed] on the target.
Tier III
Every affix 80%+
When Sabaki no Aikuchi deals damage, there is a 25% chance to inflict 1 stack of [Bleed] on the target.
Tier IV
Every affix 95%+
When Sabaki no Aikuchi deals damage, there is a 30% chance to inflict 1 stack of [Bleed] on the target.
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 | 2,489 | 1,356 | 1,720 | 58,422 | |
| 7 | Fighter 2 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 2,729 | 1,496 | 1,890 | 64,282 | |
| 8 | Fighter 3 | 15 | 30 | 1 | 2,969 | 1,636 | 2,060 | 70,142 | |
| 9 | Fighter 4 | 15 | 45 | 1 | 3,209 | 1,776 | 2,230 | 76,002 | |
| 10 | Fighter 5 | 30 | 75 | 1 | 3,449 | 1,916 | 2,400 | 81,862 | |
| 11 | Elite 1 | 30 | 105 | 2 | 4,319 | 2,406 | 3,000 | 117,052 | |
| 12 | Elite 2 | 30 | 135 | 2 | 4,679 | 2,606 | 3,250 | 131,712 | |
| 13 | Elite 3 | 30 | 165 | 2 | 5,039 | 2,806 | 3,500 | 146,372 | |
| 14 | Elite 4 | 30 | 195 | 2 | 5,399 | 3,006 | 3,750 | 161,032 | |
| 15 | Elite 5 | 60 | 255 | 2 | 5,759 | 3,206 | 4,000 | 175,692 | |
| 16 | Champion 1 | 60 | 315 | 3 | 6,919 | 3,856 | 4,800 | 246,072 | |
| 17 | Champion 2 | 60 | 375 | 3 | 7,399 | 4,126 | 5,130 | 275,392 | |
| 18 | Champion 3 | 60 | 435 | 3 | 7,879 | 4,396 | 5,460 | 304,712 | |
| 19 | Champion 4 | 60 | 495 | 3 | 8,359 | 4,666 | 5,790 | 334,032 | |
| 20 | Champion 5 | 90 | 585 | 3 | 8,839 | 4,936 | 6,120 | 363,352 | |
| 21 | Pugilist 1 | 90 | 675 | 4 | 10,289 | 5,756 | 7,120 | 539,292 | |
| 22 | Pugilist 2 | 90 | 765 | 4 | 10,889 | 6,096 | 7,540 | 612,602 | |
| 23 | Pugilist 3 | 90 | 855 | 4 | 11,489 | 6,436 | 7,960 | 685,912 | |
| 24 | Pugilist 4 | 90 | 945 | 4 | 12,089 | 6,776 | 8,380 | 759,222 | |
| 25 | Pugilist 5 | 120 | 1,065 | 4 | 12,689 | 7,116 | 8,800 | 832,532 | |
| 26 | Sovereign 1 | 120 | 1,185 | 5 | 14,429 | 8,096 | 10,000 | 1,043,662 | |
| 27 | Sovereign 2 | 120 | 1,305 | 5 | 15,159 | 8,506 | 10,500 | 1,131,632 | |
| 28 | Sovereign 3 | 120 | 1,425 | 5 | 15,889 | 8,916 | 11,000 | 1,219,602 | |
| 29 | Sovereign 4 | 120 | 1,545 | 5 | 16,619 | 9,326 | 11,500 | 1,307,572 | |
| 30 | Sovereign 5 | 150 | 1,695 | 5 | 17,349 | 9,736 | 12,000 | 1,395,542 | |
| 31 | KOF 1 | 150 | 1,845 | 6 | 18,189 | 10,206 | 12,570 | 1,496,882 | |
| 32 | KOF 2 | 150 | 1,995 | 6 | 19,029 | 10,676 | 13,140 | 1,598,222 | |
| 33 | KOF 3 | 150 | 2,145 | 6 | 19,869 | 11,146 | 13,710 | 1,699,562 | |
| 34 | KOF 4 | 150 | 2,295 | 6 | 20,709 | 11,616 | 14,280 | 1,800,902 | |
| 35 | KOF 5 | 180 | 2,475 | 6 | 21,549 | 12,086 | 14,850 | 1,902,242 | |
| 36 | KOF I 1 | 180 | 2,655 | 6 | 22,419 | 12,576 | 15,450 | 2,007,342 | PVP DMG Bst. +0.2%, PVP DMG Red. +0.2% |
| 37 | KOF I 2 | 180 | 2,835 | 6 | 23,289 | 13,066 | 16,050 | 2,112,442 | |
| 38 | KOF I 3 | 180 | 3,015 | 6 | 24,159 | 13,556 | 16,650 | 2,217,542 | |
| 39 | KOF I 4 | 180 | 3,195 | 6 | 25,029 | 14,046 | 17,250 | 2,322,642 | |
| 40 | KOF I 5 | 210 | 3,405 | 6 | 25,899 | 14,536 | 17,850 | 2,427,742 | |
| 41 | KOF II 1 | 210 | 3,615 | 6 | 26,799 | 15,036 | 18,470 | 2,536,592 | PVP DMG Bst. +0.3%, PVP DMG Red. +0.3% |
| 42 | KOF II 2 | 210 | 3,825 | 6 | 27,699 | 15,536 | 19,090 | 2,645,442 | |
| 43 | KOF II 3 | 210 | 4,035 | 6 | 28,599 | 16,036 | 19,710 | 2,754,292 | |
| 44 | KOF II 4 | 210 | 4,245 | 6 | 29,499 | 16,536 | 20,330 | 2,863,142 | |
| 45 | KOF II 5 | 240 | 4,485 | 6 | 30,399 | 17,036 | 20,950 | 2,971,992 | |
| 46 | KOF III 1 | 240 | 4,725 | 6 | 31,329 | 17,556 | 21,590 | 3,084,592 | PVP DMG Bst. +0.4%, PVP DMG Red. +0.4% |
| 47 | KOF III 2 | 240 | 4,965 | 6 | 32,259 | 18,076 | 22,230 | 3,197,192 | |
| 48 | KOF III 3 | 240 | 5,205 | 6 | 33,189 | 18,596 | 22,870 | 3,309,792 | |
| 49 | KOF III 4 | 240 | 5,445 | 6 | 34,119 | 19,116 | 23,510 | 3,422,392 | |
| 50 | KOF III 5 | 270 | 5,715 | 6 | 35,049 | 19,636 | 24,150 | 3,534,992 | |
| 51 | KOF IV 1 | 270 | 5,985 | 6 | 36,009 | 20,176 | 24,810 | 3,651,352 | PVP DMG Bst. +0.5%, PVP DMG Red. +0.5% |
| 52 | KOF IV 2 | 270 | 6,255 | 6 | 36,969 | 20,716 | 25,470 | 3,767,712 | |
| 53 | KOF IV 3 | 270 | 6,525 | 6 | 37,929 | 21,256 | 26,130 | 3,884,072 | |
| 54 | KOF IV 4 | 270 | 6,795 | 6 | 38,889 | 21,796 | 26,790 | 4,000,432 | |
| 55 | KOF V 1 | – | 6,795 | 6 | 39,849 | 22,336 | 27,450 | 4,116,792 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabaki no Aikuchi | 64% | – | – |
Build
Stat priority (in-game recommendation)
- ATK
- CRIT
- Normal ATK DMG Bst.
- CRIT DMG
Recommended teammates
Rock 
Scissors Recommended A-Cards
Insanity
At max rank: Increases Penetration by 24%
Each time an NRG Skill is cast, gain [Normal ATK DMG +32%], stacking up to 3 times and lasting for the entire battle.
Battle-Hardened
At max rank: Increases ATK by 6%
When casting an NRG Skill, gains [ATK +25%] for 8s
Skins
- Classic (default)
Ryuji Yamazaki FAQ
What type is Ryuji Yamazaki in KOF: Legend?
Ryuji Yamazaki 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 Ryuji Yamazaki?
Ryuji Yamazaki is a DPS with midline range. DPS passive: [Super Armor Break Boost +75%], [Energy Recovery Boost +30%]
What are Ryuji Yamazaki's skills?
Hebi Tsukai (Normal Attack, 56% ATK); Sabaki no Aikuchi (CD Skill); Sadomaso (NRG Skill, 1327% ATK); Max Sadomaso (Max NRG Skill, 1510% ATK).
When do Ryuji Yamazaki'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 Ryuji Yamazaki need to reach ★55?
6,795 copies from the starting ★6 to ★55 (KOF V 1). At level 1 that star gives 39,849 ATK and 4,116,792 HP.
What does Ryuji Yamazaki's Token do in KOF: Legend?
Ryuji Yamazaki's Token unlocks at ★16 (Champion 1). Its Awakening effect by tier: Tier I (every affix at 55%+): When Sabaki no Aikuchi deals damage, there is a 15% chance to inflict 1 stack of [Bleed] on the target.; Tier II (every affix at 65%+): When Sabaki no Aikuchi deals damage, there is a 20% chance to inflict 1 stack of [Bleed] on the target.; Tier III (every affix at 80%+): When Sabaki no Aikuchi deals damage, there is a 25% chance to inflict 1 stack of [Bleed] on the target.; Tier IV (every affix at 95%+): When Sabaki no Aikuchi deals damage, there is a 30% chance to inflict 1 stack of [Bleed] on the target..
What teammates and Arcana Cards does the game recommend for Ryuji Yamazaki?
Teammates: Billy, Robert Garcia and Bao. Arcana Cards: Insanity and Battle-Hardened.