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Ichigo Kurosaki Mirrors High guide

Free Ichigo Kurosaki Mirrors High guide for the Substitute Soul Reaper version: 3 sourced kit facts, a provisional damage role and a specific test plan. Combo attacker who builds offensive momentum by landing Arts 1. Check the published ability stage before using the recommendation.

Editorial priorityS tier · Provisional
ArchetypeCombo
Combat styleZanjutsu
Team roleDamage

Official October 23 character introduction; marked subject to change, not independently tested in launch build.

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Ichigo Kurosaki Mirrors High: published kit

  • His skill grants a 40% Attack increase for 10 counts.
  • The final Innate Ability raises Attack by 6.5% per Arts 1 hit, stacking up to four times.
  • The final ability also reduces Mortal Blow cooldown by four counts.

What should you test first?

Compare a short encounter with a longer fight. Record how many Arts 1 hits actually connect before using the Mortal Blow.

Build stacks before judging the burst

Suppose your first attempt uses the skill immediately and your second establishes Arts 1 hits before the burst. A larger number in the second attempt would not by itself prove a better build: you changed the stack state. Record the connected hits and the remaining skill window separately. The published final-stage cap is four stacks, so a test that records only attempts rather than hits can misread the ramp. If a short encounter ends before the setup pays back, that is useful information about encounter fit rather than evidence that the stated mechanic is wrong. Compare the same enemy and investment, then decide whether your real fights allow the sequence.

Before spending resources

Use the two-character comparison to inspect another option’s role and drawbacks. Keep a useful team intact while evaluating a new investment. Our reroll framework is intended for starting-account decisions, and the methodology explains the limits of this provisional ranking.

Source: Bandai Namco character introduction. Facts checked October 29, 2026; no independent live-build test claimed.

Ichigo Kurosaki Mirrors High FAQ

Which version does this guide cover?

Ichigo Kurosaki — Substitute Soul Reaper. Its published archetype is Combo and combat style is Zanjutsu. Match that exact record to your current in-game character before using the effects above.

Is this a tested S-tier result?

No. The S label is an editorial early-progression hypothesis. A straightforward damage plan: land Arts 1, build Attack stacks, then spend the short skill window on offense. We have not measured a live-build damage score or PvP win rate for this character.

What could change the recommendation?

The strongest quoted stack and cooldown effects belong to the final ability. Do not assume a fresh copy has the same output. The scenario above identifies a specific condition to observe rather than a guaranteed combat result.

How can I investigate a team for Ichigo Kurosaki?

Pair him with a team buffer and a defensive or control option. The planner treats his self-contained damage loop as a flexible starting point. Use the team builder to keep three distinct slots and record the condition you intend to test in your squad notes.

What should I record while testing?

Compare a short encounter with a longer fight. Record how many Arts 1 hits actually connect before using the Mortal Blow. Keep the target, ability stage and other teammates in your notes so that you can explain what changed between attempts.

Can I keep this character in a planning shortlist?

Yes. Save the character with the star button, or use the comparison link to inspect a second kit. Saving a shortlist is local to this browser and does not connect to or change your game account.

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Mirror Index Editorial Team · Updated October 29, 2026 · Sources & editorial method ↗