Kitou Sayomi "Midnight Hunter Ronin" Guide: 5 Star 5 Ice Rogue

Special Skill

Piercing Kurozuki Katana

Mana Speed

Charge

Special Skill has a different effect when charged with 100% / 200% / 300% mana:
x1 Mana Charge
* Deals 410% damage to the target.
* The target receives 396 Poison damage over 2 turns.
x2 Mana Charge
* Deals 420% damage to the target and nearby enemies.
* The target and nearby enemies receives 549 Poison damage over 3 turns.
* After 1 turn the target and nearby enemies get Paralyzed for 2 turns. (Paralyzed enemies can't attack or gain mana and receive +50% increased damage. Once Paralyzed, the effect can't be cleansed. Bosses, Titans and Mythic Titans are not affected by this status effect.)
x3 Mana Charge
* Deals 430% damage to all enemies.
* All enemies receives 1044 Poison damage over 4 turns.
* After 1 turn all enemies get Paralyzed for 3 turns. (Paralyzed enemies can't attack or gain mana and receive +50% increased damage. Once Paralyzed, the effect can't be cleansed. Bosses, Titans and Mythic Titans are not affected by this status effect.)

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

Charge 1

4.9Base Tiles

23% Bonus

4Tiles

Charge 2

9.8Base Tiles

9% Bonus

9Tiles

Charge 3

14.7Base Tiles

6% Bonus

14Tiles

Family Bonus

Tower - Ronin

Bonus for 1 / 2 / 3 Heroes:
This character has 30% / 50% / 70% extra chance to bypass defensive buffs with their attacks. If any defensive buffs are bypassed, this character's mana is increased by 5%.

Costume Bonus

Bonus Stats

Costume Bonus

🎭

No Costumes Available

This hero does not currently have any costumes released in the game. Costume Bonuses are unlocked by owning and fully leveling up one or more costumes for the base hero.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Weaker Minions
Enemy Minions have -50% HP.
Prevent Boosted Healing
Enemies' health cannot increase above their max health.
Dishonorable Defeat
When this character is defeated by a Special Skill, they perform the following actions
The attacker receives 450% damage.
The attacker receives 1500 Bleed damage over 3 turns.

Aether Power

Rage

At the start of each battle, this Hero gets 15% attack, and a further 1% increase every time they are hit during 6 turns, up to 25% attack.

In battles with multiple waves, the effect is refreshed at the beginning of each wave.

Talents

Class Talent

Master Evade

20% chance to dodge Special Skill damage. If damage was dodged, the following effects are also activated:

This character deals 50% damage to the attacker.

Release Date

Hero Information

Release Date

Released On

May 30th, 2026

143 days ago

About Release Dates

This shows the release date of Kitou Sayomi in Empires & Puzzles. This date determines eligibility for various game events like Hero Coach (2 years after base hero release) and Visiting Outfitter (549 days after release for the first costume).

Hero Coach Info

Train Your Hero

Hero Coach Date

Available After

May 30th, 2028

How it works

By utilizing the Hero Coach, you can reach the Maximum Ascension of a Legendary hero instantly. This bypasses the requirement for rare 4★ Materials (like Alpha Aethers and Damaskus Blades) and ignores the traditional leveling time.

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Visiting Outfitter Info

Get this costume

Visiting Outfitter Date

🎭

No Costumes Available

This hero does not currently have any costumes in the game. As a result, they do not appear in the Visiting Outfitter events.

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Battle Master Assassin

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Swashbuckler Fighter

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Rogue heroes of the Blue element.

Click here to view the full guide on how to obtain and best utilize these powerful troops!

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Kitou Sayomi has Ninja mana speed, requiring 4.9 tiles to charge. Equipping troops with a Mana Bonus can reach specific Breakpoints — the exact percentages where your tile count drops — allowing your hero to fire their special skill faster, with less tiles. Additionally, as a Rogue, this hero can unlock a +2% Mana Bonus through Emblems (Talent Tree). These bonuses can significantly lower the troop level required to reach these breakpoints.

Standard4.9Tiles

Optimized4.9Tiles

5★ Mana Troop Set

18 Variants Matching

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required Level

LVL 9

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 1

Need Bonus:6%

Combined bonuses:+7%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 19

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 9

Need Bonus:9%

Combined bonuses:+9%

Breakpoint Achieved!

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5★ Mana Troop Set

2 Variants Matching

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required Level

LVL 10

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 1

Need Bonus:6%

Combined bonuses:+7%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 20

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 10

Need Bonus:9%

Combined bonuses:+9%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Ravager Warriors

Mana Troop

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required Level

LVL 5

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 1

Need Bonus:6%

Combined bonuses:+7%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

13Tiles

Required Level

LVL 29

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 23

Need Bonus:14%

Combined bonuses:+15%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 11

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 5

Need Bonus:9%

Combined bonuses:+9%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Veteran Wizard

Magic Troop

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required Level

LVL 5

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 1

Need Bonus:6%

Combined bonuses:+7%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

13Tiles

Required Level

LVL 17

Need Bonus:14%

This Troop:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 11

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 5

Need Bonus:9%

Combined bonuses:+10%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Kitou Sayomi "Midnight Hunter Ronin"

Rarity
ElementIce
ClassRogue
Mana SpeedCharge
SourceTower - Ninjas
FamilyRonin Family
Aether PowerRage
CostumeBase
Release DateMay 30, 2026
Availability
Coach:May 30, 2028
HA10:May 30, 2028

Ascension Requirements

Tier

Food

Materials

Tier 2Ascension Cost

273K

★★★

★★★

★★

Tier 3Ascension Cost

442K

★★★

★★★

★★★

★★★

Tier 4Ascension Cost

708K

★★★★

★★★★

★★★★

★★★

Limit Break Requirements

Tier

Materials

Limit Break 1Unlock Cost

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost

★★★

★★★

Limit Break 2Unlock Cost

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost

★★★★

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

Level				💪
4/80	1369	1390	2399	1329
4/85lb1	1476	1498	2586	1423
4/90lb2	1689	1714	2959	1610

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+255 & +3%

Defense

+36 & +3%

Health

+172 & +3%

Crit

+4%

Resource Costs

Emblems

1,740

Master

Food

6,041,800

Iron

6,041,800

+15

+36

+15

+18

+3%

+15

+3%

+15

+18

+36

+15

+3%

+4%

+50

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Emblem Path

General emblem path preference

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Node Strategy

Specific node priority strategy

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Best Def Position

Best placement in a defense formation

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Kitou Sayomi

Q:What element and rarity is Kitou Sayomi in Empires & Puzzles?

Kitou Sayomi is a 5 star Ice hero (Blue) with legendary rarity.

Q:What is Kitou Sayomi's special skill?

Kitou Sayomi's special skill is called "Piercing Kurozuki Katana". Special Skill has a different effect when charged with 100% / 200% / 300% mana: x1 Mana Charge * Deals 410% damage to the target. * The target receives 396 Poison damage over 2 turns. x2 Mana Charge * Deals 420% damage to the target and nearby enemies. * The target and nearby enemies receives 549 Poison damage over 3 turns. * After 1 turn the target and nearby enemies get Paralyzed for 2 turns. (Paralyzed enemies can't attack or gain mana and receive +50% increased damage. Once Paralyzed, the effect can't be cleansed. Bosses, Titans and Mythic Titans are not affected by this status effect.) x3 Mana Charge * Deals 430% damage to all enemies. * All enemies receives 1044 Poison damage over 4 turns. * After 1 turn all enemies get Paralyzed for 3 turns. (Paralyzed enemies can't attack or gain mana and receive +50% increased damage. Once Paralyzed, the effect can't be cleansed. Bosses, Titans and Mythic Titans are not affected by this status effect.)

Q:When was Kitou Sayomi released?

Kitou Sayomi was released on May 30, 2026.

Q:Which family does Kitou Sayomi belong to?

Kitou Sayomi belongs to the Ronin Family. Bonus for 1 / 2 / 3 Heroes:. This character has 30% / 50% / 70% extra chance to bypass defensive buffs with their attacks. If any defensive buffs are bypassed, this character's mana is increased by 5%.

Q:What are Kitou Sayomi's passive skills?

Weaker Minions: Enemy Minions have -50% HP.. Prevent Boosted Healing: Enemies' health cannot increase above their max health.. Dishonorable Defeat: When this character is defeated by a Special Skill, they perform the following actions. The attacker receives 450% damage.. The attacker receives 1500 Bleed damage over 3 turns.

Q:What is the mana speed of Kitou Sayomi?

Kitou Sayomi has Charge mana speed.

Special Skill

Piercing Kurozuki Katana

Family Bonus

Tower - Ronin

Costume Bonus

Costume Bonus

No Costumes Available

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Rage

Talents

Master Evade

Release Date

Release Date

About Release Dates

Hero Coach Info

Hero Coach Date

How it works

Visiting Outfitter Info

Visiting Outfitter Date

No Costumes Available

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

5★ Mana Troop Set

5★ Mana Troop Set

Ravager Warriors

Veteran Wizard

General Information

Kitou Sayomi "Midnight Hunter Ronin"

Ascension Requirements

Limit Break Requirements

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

Community Feedback

Overall Grade

Summon Value

Copies to Keep

Limit Break Priority

Emblem Path

Node Strategy

Best Def Position

Primary Use (Max 3)

Visual Design

Discussion

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Kitou Sayomi

Q:What element and rarity is Kitou Sayomi in Empires & Puzzles?

Q:What is Kitou Sayomi's special skill?

Q:When was Kitou Sayomi released?

Q:Which family does Kitou Sayomi belong to?

Q:What are Kitou Sayomi's passive skills?

Q:What is the mana speed of Kitou Sayomi?