#5 · Shinigami
Yoruichi Shihōin
This is... Shunko!!
“Were you afraid? That's your problem. You're focusing too much on what's to come.”
TLDR
The 'Flash Master', an expert in rapid Hohō and close combat. She overwhelms her foes through mastery of these skills. Can seize the initiative to close in on opponents and rack up damage. Attacking from a step or dash strengthens her moves, making it easy to maintain an offensive flow. Has low Reishi, so it's important to find a way to keep attacking the opponent without being interrupted.
Overview
Former Captain of Squad 2 and ex-commander of the Stealth Force, Yoruichi is known as the 'Flash Goddess' for her unmatched speed. Despite her noble heritage, she chose exile to help her childhood friend, Kisuke Urahara. Yoruichi is a Short Range fighter specializing in Fast Melee combat and Kido techniques. Her Rushdown playstyle makes her a relentless and swift attacker who can quickly overwhelm opponents with her light but rapid strikes. Boasting extreme Speed and high Technique, with decent Range, but lower Power and Defense, Yoruichi excels at poking tactics and creating offensive pressure through dominating combos that leave little room to breathe or escape.
Movelist
Move inputs — switch notation with the selector.
| Move | Input |
|---|---|
| — | |
| SI | |
| SI | |
| S1 | |
| S2 | |
| F | |
| SF | |
| Q |