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Musashibou Benkei

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Total Materials Required

Lancer

Attribute

Human

Alignments

Chaotic Good

NP Gain

0.79%

NP when Attacked (%)

Star Absorption

89%

Star Generation per Hit

11.9%

Instant Death Chance

36%

Attack

Base1,029

Max5,801

Lv 1008,406

Lv 1209,900

Base1,722

Max9,149

Lv 10013,204

Lv 12015,528

Traits

Skills

Vengeful Spirit Exorcism A

Chance to inflict Skill Seal on a single enemy (1 turn).

Available from the start

Imposing Stance B

Apply Target Focus to self (1 turn). Increase own DEF (1 turn).

Unlocks after 1st Ascension

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Chance to inflict NP Seal on all enemies (1 turn).

Unlocks after Rank Up Quest

Append Skills

Extra Attack Boost

Increase own Extra Attack Card effectiveness.

Load Magical Energy

Begin battle with NP Gauge charged.

Anti-Rider (ATK Up)

Deal extra Special ATK damage to [Rider] class enemies.

Special Attack Technique Improvement

Increase own Critical Strength.

Skill Reload

When using a skill, reduce the cooldown for the skill by 1 turn for the first time the skill is used per battle (Only 1 time per skill). Lv 1-5: 1 skill Lv 6-9: 2 skills Lv10: 3 skills

Class Skills

Magic Resistance C+

Increase your Debuff Resist by 16%.

Noble Phantasm

Pilgrimage of the Five Hundred ArhatEX

Chance to inflict Stun for all enemies (1 turn).

Inflict Curse on all enemies (3 turns).

Pilgrimage of the Five Hundred Arhat (Upgrade 1)'EX'

Upgrades after Rank Up Quest 2. (Available 1/20/2023)

Chance to inflict Stun for all enemies (1 turn). Remove buffs from all enemies. ▲

Inflict Curse on all enemies (3 turns). ▲

Stage	Cost	Materials
2	15,000	3
3	45,000	6 11
4	150,000	3 6 3
Max	450,000	6 5 12

Level	Cost	Materials
1 → 2	20,000	3
2 → 3	40,000	6
3 → 4	120,000	3
4 → 5	160,000	6 3
5 → 6	400,000	3 6
6 → 7	500,000	6 8
7 → 8	1,000,000	15 6
8 → 9	1,200,000	42
9 → 10	2,000,000	1

Level	Cost	Materials
1 → 2	20,000	3
2 → 3	40,000	6
3 → 4	120,000	3
4 → 5	160,000	6 3
5 → 6	400,000	3 5
6 → 7	500,000	6 3
7 → 8	1,000,000	5 2
8 → 9	1,200,000	4 12
9 → 10	2,000,000	1

Costume	Cost	Materials
April Fool's Musashibou Benkei

Total Materials Required

Ascension	9 11 9 6 8 12 x660,000
Skill	9 9 9 9 23 48 1 x5,440,000
Append Skill	9 9 8 9 8 6 12 1 x5,440,000
Ascension + Skill	9 34 9 15 8 60 9 9 9 1 x6,100,000
Total	9 34 9 15 8 60 18 18 18 2 8 8 6 12 x11,540,000

Analysis

The only reason any player should use Benkei for is his Taunt. Even then, units like Saint George or Leonidas have a much better base skillset and are more suitable for the role at the same Rarity. Benkei's skillset and Noble Phantasm are truly mediocre and there is almost no justifiable reason to use him as a main unit in any team. 

🟢 Strengths

	One of the few units in the game with Taunt skill while also has low cost and good durability
	Can offer some decent boss control value through Skill/NP block

🔴 Weaknesses

	Offers next to no offensive presence or value to the team
	Terribly long cooldown on his NP block skill and reliant on high skill level/RNG to take effect

Level Up Skill Recommendations

Low

Vengeful Spirit Exorcism A

Chance to inflict Skill Seal on a single enemy (1 turn).

High

Imposing Stance B

Apply Target Focus to self (1 turn). Increase own DEF (1 turn).

Med

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Chance to inflict NP Seal on all enemies (1 turn).

Imposing Stance is far and away his best skill. At max level, it is incredibly useful since it also has a Def up component. Benkei's main problem is the lack of Guts status to combo with it, but a Taunt that makes him take little damage for 1 turn for every 5 turns is worth leveling.Both of his remaining skills are frankly lackluster. While Vengeful Spirit Exorcism has a higher success rate, the RNG nature of bosses in terms of using skills makes it a lot harder to utilize it to its full effect compared to Blank Subscription List. In the end, because both are quite bad even when maxed, players should not attempt to level it since with just his 1st skill he's already decently useful unless Benkei serves as a pivotal member of your team (which will never happen).

🖼️ Craft Essence Recommendations

Halloween Arrangement

Iron-Willed Training

Holy Shroud of Magdalene

Halloween Arrangement: Arguably the best type of CE for Benkei is taunt CE, so he can Taunt for multiple turns and protect the team main damage dealer
Iron-Willed Training / Holy Shroud of Magdalene: Offer some form of Defense buffs to Benkei, so he can last longer if he is required to use his Taunt another time

Analysis by:

Interlude Quests

Quest	Requirements	Reward
✔Musashibou Benkei Interlude: Destroyer Monk Chapter Completion:Septem	Ascension:1 Bond:1
✔Part I Rank Up Quest: Musashibou Benkei Chapter Completion:	Ascension:4 Bond:0
✔Little Big Tengu Rank Up Quest: Musashibou Benkei 2 Chapter Completion:Fuyuki	Ascension:4 Bond:0

Additional Info

Cost	4
Growth	Reverse S
Instant Death Chance	36
Damage Distribution Quick	33,67
Damage Distribution Arts	33,67
Damage Distribution Buster	100
Damage Distribution Extra	12,25,63
Damage Distribution NP

Bond

Bond Lv	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Bond EXP	2,000	3,000	4,000	5,000	6,000	170,000	190,000	220,000	280,000	316,000

Encounter at Gojou Bridge

When equipped to Musashibou Benkei only, Increase NP Gain of all allies when taking damage by 20% while on the field.

Profile

Illustrator	Shinjiro
Seiyuu (CV)	Tetsu Inada
Country/Place of Origin	Japan
Series	Fate/Grand Order
Release Date (NA)	Game Launch

Parameters

STR

END

B+

AGL

LUK

Valentine's CE

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Profile Entries

Character Info

The most famous monk in Japanese history, who earned his fame with Minamoto-no-Yoshitsune. Even today, he is loved in various stories told through Kabuki and Joruri. Many phrases stem from him, such as Benkei's guardian stance (standing firm with feet apart), or Benkei's Crying Spot (that point below the knee on the calf).

Profile 1

Height/Weight: 199cm, 88kg Origin: Gikeiki, The Tale of the Heike Region: Japan Alignment: Chaotic-Good Gender: Male The shin isn't my weak spot, it just hurts a lot if you kick me there.

Profile 2

...Musashibou Benkei is a story. Dauntless yet loyal, he is a big, strong man. Fought many battles together with Minamoto-no-Yoshitsune, and died standing like a man until the very last. Truly the ideal figure of a her.

Profile 3

...Musashibou Benkei is a hero. If he wields a naginata, weak soldiers' bodies will fly, and with one roar even hungry wolves will scamper away. He is rumored to be the child of an ogre.

Profile 4

...Musashibou Benkei is someone hard to come by. Unlike myself. He's different, but as long as I'm claiming to be Benkei, I won't let anyone tell me that I'm weak. That should be a consolation for me chickening out.

Profile 5

His real name is Hitachibou Kaison. He was one of Yoshitsune's vassals, but fled from battle when Yoshitsune and his servants met their deaths. Deeply embarrassed, he wandered Japan as a storyteller, telling the story of Yoshitsune and Benkei.

Profile 6

His wish for the Holy Grail is to make the courageous name of Benkei his for eternity. That wish is already half granted, but Kaison is still deeply embarrassed, and will tell the story for eternity.

Voice Lines

Battle Start 1	Pray later!
Battle Start 2	This humble Servant of Buddha will kill you.
Skill 1	Yaah!
Skill 2	Got you!
Command Card 1	I know.
Command Card 2	Understood.
Command Card 3	Namo.
Noble Phantasm Card	Here we go.
Attack 1	Ngh!
Attack 2	Nggh!
Attack 3	Hrmph!
Extra Attack	The carnage is just beginning!
Noble Phantasm	Moon! Pilgrimage of the Five Hundred Arhat.
Damage 1	Urgh, ngh!
Damage 2	Urgk.
Incapacitated 1	I've made a mistake!
Incapacitated 2	I'm sorry, take care of the rest!
Victory 1	Say your prayers.
Victory 2	Namo. If this humble monk could defeat you, there was never a chance...
Level up	I've grown stronger as Benkei, Namo.
Ascension 1	Hmph. You haven't given up yet?
Ascension 2	Namo. May peace be with you.
Ascension 3	Well then, I suppose this humble servant of Buddha has earned the name Musashibou Benkei.
Ascension 4	...My name is Kaison, but for now I am known as Musashibou Benkei! I will now deliver your peaceful death!
Bond Level 1	Hmph? What is it?
Bond Level 2	I see. I'm game... Would you like to try some sumo wrestling?
Bond Level 3	It's ok. I may not look it, but I'm good with kids.
Bond Level 4	I'm known for my muscular body. Hahaha!
Bond Level 5	Oh, I see. Then would you care to dance with me?
Conversation 1	Hmph. A rather ominous wind is blowing.
Conversation 2	The Master I serve is Yoshitsune, but I would never disobey your orders.
Conversation 3	What? A fight with Yoshitsune? I don't mind. The problem is whether I can win or not.
Likes	You're asking me what I like? I prefer humorous stories to frightening ones. They warm the heart.
Dislikes	You want to know what I dislike? Heartbreak, tragedy and the like do not please me.
About the Holy Grail	If this "Holy Grail" can truly grant any wish, then I will ask no further questions. Please let my wish be granted.
During an Event	Oh. It seems something has happened. Shall we go and see?
Birthday	Ohhh, this is the day you were born Master? What an auspicious day.
Summon	I am Musashibou Benkei, and I have been reincarnated as a spearman. Best regards.