A former shrine maiden of the Grand Narukami Shrine, she is the sidekick of Arataki Itto and Deputy Leader of the Arataki Gang. Due to her professionalism and certifications, Kuki Shinobu has helped the Arataki Gang out of many problems and has even expanded the gang's business scope outside of the regular mischief and delinquency.
3. Sub DPS Hyperbloom Build: Gilded Dreams
Gilded Dreams is an Artifact Set obtained from Spire of Solitary Enlightenment.
Its 2-Piece Bonus increases Elemental Mastery by 80 and its 4-Piece Bonus, after casting an Elemental Reaction, the ATK increases by 14% and Elemental Mastery is increased by 50.
This build excels in:
- The Gilded Dreams artifact set is a very good alternative if you neither have a good Gladiator nor Thundering’s artifact set yet.
- This build will heavily rely on how well you can trigger Elemental Reactions with Kuki to perform well.
- Since you have to do as much DMG as you can through Elemental Reactions, you have to have a diversity of elements in your team. You can deal even 3 elements with Dendro.
Build main stats:
- Flower: HP
- Plume: Flat ATK
- Sand: HP
- Goblet: Electro DMG/HP
- Circlet: Healing Bonus/HP
Artifact sub-stat priority:
- Energy Recharge. This is really important because you can’t charge your abilities fast enough without it.
- HP. Kuki needs a lot of HP because her DMG increases with it.
- CRIT Rate. If you don’t have enough CRIT Rate you may need this more than CRIT DMG.
- CRIT DMG. It’s not really important, but it’s the best sub-stat among the rest.
Best weapons:
- 5-star option: The best option is Key of Khaj-Nisut, whose bonus effect increases HP by 14.4%
- 4-star option: The best option is Xiphos' Moonlight, whose bonus effect increases EM by 36.
- 3-star option: The best option is Dark Iron Sword, whose bonus effect increases ATk by 20% after doing Elemental Reactions.
Talent priority:
- Elemental Skill. Creates a Grass Ring of Sanctification at the cost of part of her HP, dealing Electro DMG to nearby opponents.
- Elemental Burst. Stabs an evil-excoriating blade into the ground, creating a field that cleanses the area of all that is foul, dealing continuous Electro DMG to opponents
- Normal Attack. Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes.
Best teams for this build:
- Kuki, Hu Tao, Xingqiu & Nillou
Nillou will deal Hydro DMG with her Burst when Hu Tao is fighting, dealing Melt reactions. Also, Xingqiu increases this DMG and Kuki decreases enemies’ DEF.
- Nillou, Raiden Shogun, Kuki & Bennett
Nillou will deal Hydro DMG when Raiden attacks and they’ll deal Electrocharged reactions. Kuki shields them and Bennett will heal them and increase their DMG.
- Nillou, Ayato, Kuki & Nahida
Nillou and Ayato will increase Hydro DMG with Ayato’s Burst and Skill and Nillou’s Burst. Kuki will protect them and deal Electrocharged with her Skill and Nahida will apply all of these reactions with her Normal Attacks since all of them will be passively in fight.
2. Sub DPS Aggravate Build: Thundering Fury
Thundering Fury is an Artifact Set which can be obtained from Midsummer Courtyard. Its 4-Piece Bonus increases the damage caused by Overloaded, Electro-Charged, and Superconduct by 40%.
Noblesse Oblige is an Artifact Set that can be obtained from Clear Pool and Mountain Cavern.
Noblesse Oblige’s 2-Piece Bonus increases Elemental Burst DMG by 20% and Thundering Fury’s 2-Piece Bonus increases Electro DMG Bonus by 15%.
This build excels in:
- If you don’t know how you’ll use Kuki this set is perfect for that. This one will give her a lot of Burst DMG for a support Kuki and it’ll increase her normal attacks when they’re Electro attacks after she uses her Burst.
- Since Thundering decreases Elemental Skill CD too it's perfect for a support Kuki. When she uses her Elemental Skill and other character attacks, Kuki’s Electro attacks will increase Elemental Reaction’s DMG.
- A perfect team for this build is one formed by multiple elements since they’ll benefit a lot from these Elemental Reactions.
Build details:
- Flower: HP
- Plume: Flat ATK
- Sand: HP
- Goblet: Electro DMG/HP
- Circlet: Healing Bonus/HP
Artifact sub-stat priority:
- Energy Recharge. This is really important because you can’t charge your abilities fast enough without it.
- HP. Kuki needs a lot of HP because her DMG increases with it.
- CRIT Rate. If you don’t have enough CRIT Rate you may need this more than CRIT DMG.
- CRIT DMG. It’s not really important, but it’s the best sub-stat among the rest.
Best weapons:
- 5-star option: The best option is Freedom-Sworn, whose bonus effect increases Elemental Mastery.
- 4-star option: The best option is Amenoma Kageuchi, whosebonus effect increases Elemental Mastery by 36.
- 3-star option: The best option is Dark Iron Sword, whose bonus effect increases ATK by 20% after doing Elemental Reactions.
Talent priority:
- Elemental Skill. Creates a Grass Ring of Sanctification at the cost of part of her HP, dealing Electro DMG to nearby opponents.
- Elemental Burst. Stabs an evil-excoriating blade into the ground, creating a field that cleanses the area of all that is foul, dealing continuous Electro DMG to opponents
- Normal Attack. Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes.
Best team for this build:
- Ganyu, Hu Tao, Xinqiu, and Kuki
In this team, Hu Tao is the main DPS since she’s the one who will deal the DMG. Ganyu and Xingqiu support her with those Elemental Reactions and Kuki decreases enemies’ DEF and shields her team at the same time!
- Ayaka, Chongyun, Xinqiu, and Kuki
Ayaka and Chongyun deal Cryo DMG and Xingqiu deals Hydro DMG so enemies freeze! Also, Kuki shields and heals her teammates.
- Aloy, Xinyan, Kuki, and Xinqiu
Aloy deals Physical DMG but Xinyan and Xinqiu still support her doing Elemental Reactions with her Skill and Burst. Also, these characters deal DMG too. Kuki shields them and decreases enemies’ DEF.
1. Buff Support Build: Tenacity of the Millelith
Tenacity of the Millelith is an Artifact Set available at 4-star and 5-star rarities which can be obtained from Ridge Watch.
Its 2-Piece Bonus Set increases HP by 20% and its 4-Piece Bonus Set, when an Elemental Skill hits an opponent, the ATK of all nearby party members is increased by 20% and their Shield Strength is increased by 30%.
This build excels in:
- An Electro DMG Cup with an HP% Circlet can be used for more DMG. Make sure to get CRIT Rate if you're using the Favonius Sword!
- This Shinobu support build provides a consistent +20% ATK DMG bonus to the entire party from the 4-Piece Bonus effect of the Artifact.
- It's a very generalist set that can also be used as a Sub-DPS build. The Tenacity of the Millelith can also be swapped with the Emblem of Severed Fate.
Build details:
- Flower: HP
- Plume: Flat ATK
- Sand: HP
- Goblet: Electro DMG/HP
- Circlet: Healing Bonus/HP
Artifact sub-stat priority:
- Energy Recharge. This is really important because you can’t charge your abilities fast enough without it.
- HP. Kuki needs a lot of HP because her DMG increases with it.
- CRIT Rate. If you don’t have enough CRIT Rate you may need this more than CRIT DMG.
- CRIT DMG. It’s not really important, but it’s the best sub-stat among the rest.
Best weapons:
- 5-star option: The best option is Primordial Jade Cutter , whose bonus effect increases CRIT Rate by 9.6%.
- 4-star option: The best option is Sapwood Blade, whose bonus effect increases ER by 30.6%.
- 3-star option: The best option is Dark Iron Sword, whose bonus effect increases ATK by 20% after doing Elemental Reactions.
Talent priority:
- Elemental Skill. Creates a Grass Ring of Sanctification at the cost of part of her HP, dealing Electro DMG to nearby opponents.
- Elemental Burst. Stabs an evil-excoriating blade into the ground, creating a field that cleanses the area of all that is foul, dealing continuous Electro DMG to opponents
- Normal Attack. Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes.
Best team for this build:
- Kuki, Fischl, Kokomi & Sucrose
Fischl will help Kuki with Elemental Reactions while Kokomi deals Hydro DMG and heals them. Also, Sucrose will expand those reactions and will regroup enemies.
- Kuki, Xingqiu, Raiden Shogun & Kazuha
Raiden Shogun will help Kuki with Elemental Reactions while Xingqiu deals Hydro DMG and increases Kuki’s DMG. Kazuha will expand these reactions and regroup enemies.
- Kuki , Yae Miko, Mona & Diona
Yae will help Kukiwith Elemental Reactions thanks to her totems and Mona will deal Hydro DMG and increase Kuki’s DMG with her Burst. Diona will shield and heal them.
