Hypercharge
All You Can Eat
Official effect
Pulls enemies toward the center of Kenji’s Super.
Legendary · Assassin
KENJI.
Dash with purpose. Slash with timing.
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YOUR LOADOUT. YOUR PLAYSTYLE.
Build & abilities.
Find your setup. Get to know your kit.
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Build your Kenji
Your loadout, at a glance.
2 setups
Build your Kenji
Your loadout, at a glance.
Start here
Measured close-range starter
Gadget
Hosomaki Healing
Star Power
Nigiri Nemesis
Gear 1
Health
Gear 2
Damage
Another approach
Bush approaches
Gadget
Hosomaki Healing
Star Power
Nigiri Nemesis
Gear 1
Speed
Gear 2
Gadget Cooldown
Hypercharge
Turn your Super up a level.
1 option
Hypercharge
Turn your Super up a level.
A temporary power spike at Power 11: a stronger Super, with extra speed, damage, and shielding.
Star Powers
The passive that shapes your play.
2 options
Star Powers
The passive that shapes your play.
Passive abilities unlocked at Power 9. Choose one to shape how you play.
Star Power
STUDIED THE BLADE
Effect awaiting review
A passive ability you equip at Power 9. This Star Power’s individual effect still needs a source review.
Star Power
Start hereNigiri Nemesis
Official effect
After avoiding damage for a while, Kenji reduces damage from the next incoming hit.
BrawlSide’s take
Wait behind cover for protection before choosing an approach.
Gadgets
A little timing. A big difference.
2 options
Gadgets
A little timing. A big difference.
An active ability unlocked at Power 7. Use it in battle, then wait for its cooldown.
Gadget
DASHI DASH
Effect awaiting review
An active ability you equip at Power 7 and trigger during battle. This gadget’s individual effect still needs a source review.
Gadget
Start hereHosomaki Healing
Official effect
Restores a portion of the health Kenji recently lost.
BrawlSide’s take
Use after taking a burst, then create space to avoid another one.
Gears
Fine-tune the way you play.
6 options
Gears
Fine-tune the way you play.
Passive bonuses for the finishing touches. Your two slots unlock at Power 8 and Power 10.
Gear
Speed
Official effect
Increases movement speed inside bushes.
BrawlSide’s take
Move through bushes to reach a useful angle before revealing your approach.
Gear
Start hereHealth
Official effect
Makes health recovery more effective while you are stationary.
BrawlSide’s take
Stop attacking behind cover to recover before making another approach.
Gear
Start hereDamage
Official effect
Raises your damage while your health is below half.
BrawlSide’s take
Adds pressure when a close fight leaves you below half health; avoid forcing an unsafe duel.
Gear
Vision
Official effect
Briefly exposes hidden opponents you damage, but does not counter invisibility granted by abilities.
Gear
Shield
Official effect
Adds a consumable shield that replenishes while your health is full.
Gear
Gadget Cooldown
Official effect
Reduces the wait before your gadget can be used again.
BrawlSide’s take
Shortens the wait for the utility you use to engage, reposition or recover.
Official effects. BrawlSide choices.
Base builds at Power 10. Buffies and NanoPowers need separate review.
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Where Kenji shines
- Alternating attacks combine movement and damage
- His Super adds another attack angle
Know your limits
- Attack order requires attention
- Crowded engagements can leave him exposed
One habit to practice
Track which attack comes next. Use movement to change the angle before spending your follow-up damage.
Modes to explore
Should you upgrade?
Choose him if you enjoy practicing attack sequences and close-range movement.
Check your current resources and in-game upgrade costs before committing.
Read the upgrade checklist ↗The map changes the pick.
Wall layout, open lanes, teammates, and recent balance changes can all change the decision.
Learn how to choose ↗Strategy notes snapshot: 10 Oct 2026. Qualitative advice, not a patch-tested ranking. Verify current mechanics in game.