Shadowkin 
Magic Defense Michinaki — guide
Speed101
HP19650
Defense1465
Attack804 Guide: Michinaki
In short
Michinaki is a Legendary Defense champion from the Shadowkin faction, a true star for Clan Boss and Hydra. His kit revolves around AoE debuffs (HP Burn, Decrease DEF/ATK) and joint attacks via his passive. A must-build for any serious PVE content.
Strengths
- Potent AoE debuffer: HP Burn, -60% DEF, -50% ATK on Hexed enemies.
- Passive joint attack: 50% chance to strike alongside an ally hitting a Hexed target, massively amplifying damage.
- Strips all buffs from all enemies and applies Hex with a single skill (Degeneration).
- Aura: +30% DEF in all battles boosts team survivability universally.
- Top ratings: 5/5 for Clan Boss and Hydra, 4.5/5 for Chimera and Faction Wars.
Wea knesses
- Low base SPD (101) and RES (30) make him susceptible to crowd control without strong gear.
- All damage scales from DEF; requires very high DEF, C. Rate, and C. DMG, and his low ATK is wasted.
- Arena performance is average (4/5, author notes "medium") due to speed and reliance on Hex.
- Wea k in Doom Tower (3/5) — lacks sustain and turn-meter control for high stages.
Where to use
Best areas: Clan Boss (5/5) and Hydra (5/5). Also excells in Chimera (4.5) and Faction Wars (4.5). Dungeons at 4/5. Arena is medium, Doom Tower low priority (3/5).
Stats and gear
Stat priority: SPD (200+), ACC (250+ for CB/Hydra), DEF (4,000+), C. Rate (100%), C. DMG (200%+), HP as secondary. Recommended sets: Speed, Lethal, Savage, Cruel, Perception, Immunity, Stoneskin. Relics: Malefic Talon, Irethi Coronet, Murderfang.
Masteries and blessings
For PVE (CB, Hydra): Offense and Support trees taking Pierce Defenses, Single Combat Master, and Boss Slayer. Tier 6: Warmaster or Giant Slayer depending on number of hits. Blessings: Cruelty (reduce enemy DEF), Brimstone (extra damage from HP Burn), Lightnig cage (wave control).
Tom es
Prioritize "Terrible Vortex" (A2) — 100% debuff chance and cooldown reduction are crucial. Then "Degeneration" (A3) for shorter cooldown. A1 last for extra damage.
Verdict
Michinaki is a top-tier champion for Clan Boss and Hydra, delivering essential debuffs and ingenious joint attacks. A must-build for high-end PVE progress.
Build
Speed
Immunity
Savage
Cruel
Perception
Lethal
Stoneskin
Pierce Defenses
Single Combat Master
Boss Slayer
Cruelty
Brimstone
Lightning cage
Malefic Talon
Irethi Coronet
MurderfangThe build is a guideline: the first sets in the list fit most often. Adapt it to your artifacts and goals.
Skills
Blazing Bonds
Attacks the enemy. Has a 50% (60%) chance to place an HP Burn debuff for 2 turns.
Damage based on [DEF] = 4 × [DEF]
HP Burn
Lvl 2 Damage +10%
Lvl 3 Debuff chance: +5%
Lvl 4 Damage +10%
Lvl 5 Debuff chance: +5%
Dreadful Whirlwind
Attacks all enemies. Has a 75% (100%) chance of placing a 60% Decrease DEF for 2 turns. Also has a 75% (100%) chance of placing a 50% Decrease ATK for 2 turns on enemies with Hex.
Damage based on [DEF] = 4.4 × [DEF]
60% Decrease DEF
50% Decrease ATK
Cooldown: 4
Lvl 2 Damage +10%
Lvl 3 Debuff chance: +10%
Lvl 4 Damage +10%
Lvl 5 Debuff chance: +15%
Lvl 6 Cooldown -1
Degeneration
Attacks all enemies 2 times.
The first hit removes all buffs from each target.
The second hit places Hex for 2 turns.
Damage based on [DEF] = 2 × [DEF] AoE (2 times)
Hex
Removes buffs
Cooldown Turns: 5
Lvl 2 Cooldown -1
Lvl 3 Cooldown -1
Cursing (Passive)
When an ally attacks an enemy under Hex, has a 50% chance to join the attack.
Ally Attack
Increases DEF in all battles by 30%
Increases Ally DEF in all battles by 30%.
PVE Masteries = Michinaki: masteries for Dungeons, Clan Boss, Doom Tower, Faction Wars
General PVE
Hydra
PVP Masteries = Michinaki: masteries for Arena (1v1, 3v3)
Nuker
Removes Buffs
Gifts
Late game
Brimstone
Arena Defense
Lightning Cage
Hydra Clan Boss
Cruelty
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