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Musashibou Benkei
# 19
CardType
2
CardType
2
CardType
1
CardType
3
CardType
NP
-
Attribute
Human
Alignments
Chaotic Good
NPGainNP Gain
0.79%
NPGainNP when Attacked (%)
4%
NPGainStar Absorption
89%
NPGainStar Generation per Hit
11.9%
NPGainInstant Death Chance
36%
Attack
Base1,029
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Max5,801
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Lv 1008,406
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Lv 1209,900
HP
Base1,722
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Max9,149
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Lv 10013,204
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Lv 12015,528

Traits

Humanoid
Servant
Weak to Enuma Elish
Brynhild's Beloved
Male
Genji
Fairy Tale Servant
Hominidae

Tags

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Skill Seal
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Target Focus
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Self DEF Up
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NP Seal
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Support Arts NP
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Stun
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Curse
Buff Removal
SkillIcon
Vengeful Spirit Exorcism A
Chance to inflict Skill Seal on a single enemy (1 turn).
Available from the start
SkillIcon
Imposing Stance B
Apply Target Focus to self (1 turn). Increase own DEF (1 turn).
Unlocks after 1st Ascension
SkillIcon
Blank Subscription List
Chance to inflict NP Seal on all enemies (1 turn).
Unlocks after Rank Up Quest

Append Skills

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Extra Attack Boost
Increase own Extra Attack Card effectiveness.
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Load Magical Energy
Begin battle with NP Gauge charged.
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Anti-Rider (ATK Up)
Deal extra Special ATK damage to [Rider] class enemies.
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Special Attack Technique Improvement
Increase own Critical Strength.
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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

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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).
<Overcharge>
Inflict Curse on all enemies (3 turns).
Pilgrimage of the Five Hundred Arhat (Upgrade 1)'EX'

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

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

Inflict Curse on all enemies (3 turns). ▲

Ascension
QP
x660,000
Skill
QP
x5,440,000
Append Skill
QP
x5,440,000
Ascension + Skill
QP
x6,100,000
Total
QP
x11,540,000
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

LowSkillIcon
Vengeful Spirit Exorcism A
Chance to inflict Skill Seal on a single enemy (1 turn).
HighSkillIcon
Imposing Stance B
Apply Target Focus to self (1 turn). Increase own DEF (1 turn).
MedSkillIcon
Blank Subscription List
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: 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

Interlude Quests

QuestRequirementsReward
Chapter Completion:Septem
Ascension:1
Bond:1
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Chapter Completion:
Ascension:4
Bond:0
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Chapter Completion:Fuyuki
Ascension:4
Bond:0
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Cost4
GrowthReverse S
Instant Death Chance36
Damage Distribution Quick33,67
Damage Distribution Arts33,67
Damage Distribution Buster100
Damage Distribution Extra12,25,63
Damage Distribution NP

Bond

Bond Lv12345678910
Bond EXP2,0003,0004,0005,0006,000170,000190,000220,000280,000316,000
Encounter at Gojou Bridge
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.
IllustratorShinjiro
Seiyuu (CV)Tetsu Inada
Country/Place of OriginJapan
SeriesFate/Grand Order
Release Date (NA)Game Launch

Parameters

STR
A
END
B+
AGL
C
MP
D
LUK
C
NP
C

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.
Non-Limited - Available in the general summoning pool.