Shinku
Shinku
真红
Release
2026-04-29
Version
1.0
"This one's tough. Leave it to me." Far removed from her everyday self, Shinku proves reliable beyond her years whenever she takes on a mission.
Analysis
Charge-reaction specialist and team energy engine. Shinku's off-field passive continuously fills the entire team's Esper Cycle while she delivers sustained Cosmos burst damage through the Blossom + Remora reaction loop.
✓ Pros
- • Off-field passive regenerates the entire team's Esper Cycle
- • Charge reaction loop delivers high burst damage
- • A2 unlocks instant-cycle capability
- • Flexible support slot choices
✗ Cons
- • Rotation-dependent — requires precise team cycling
- • BiS Hathor slot is a dedicated Lakshana enabler
- • Lost Radiance set is mandatory for optimal performance
- • Balance may change since character is under review
Skill Priority
Skills
Basic Attack: Special Combat Arts
Delivers precise Cosmos DMG strikes with a methodical combat style. Each hit builds toward her reaction-based damage rotation.
High-Speed Breach
Dashes forward while delivering Cosmos damage. Triggers Esper Cycle interactions and helps maintain the Charge reaction loop.
Ultimate: Crimson Fury
Unleashes a devastating Cosmos ultimate attack. While in Charge state, each trigger deals additional AoE DMG equal to a percentage of ATK.
Lone Stride
Charge Enhancement: Grants off-field characters the same amount of Charge when the active character gains Ultimate Energy.
Best Weapons
Blushing Mirage
SSub Stat: Moonphase Shift
Increases ATK by 32%. After casting Ultimate, increases the wearer's Cosmos DMG dealt by 51.2% and allows the wearer to ignore 19.2% of enemy DEF for 20s.
How to Get: Gacha — Limited Weapon Banner
Fluff of Fearlessness
SSub Stat: Popping Candy
Increases ATK by 45% for 10s after the wearer casts an Ultimate.
How to Get: Battle Pass — Circle Bounty Lv.30
Best Modules
Lost Radiance
CartridgeThe premier Cosmos DPS set for characters who rely on Ultimate damage and DEF ignore for burst output.
Shadow Creed
CartridgeSolid alternative set for consistent ATK buffs when Lost Radiance is unavailable.
Build Notes
Shinku uses the Charge reaction cycle: you need a Blossom reaction (Anima + Cosmos) and a Remora reaction (Lakshana + Cosmos), plus an instant-cycle character to complete the loop. Lost Radiance is mandatory — the 4-piece DEF ignore after Ultimate stacks directly on top of Blushing Mirage's own DEF ignore. Prioritize CRIT DMG, then CRIT Rate, Cosmos DMG, and ATK%.
Recommended Teams
Crimson Charge
Shinku main DPS with Hathor as Lakshana enabler, Zero as instant cycler/Blossom trigger, and Nanally as Anima sub-DPS/Blossom amplifier. Best Anima pick — Nanally's Blossom passive increases attack frequency and grants extra energy.
Key Esper Reactions
Charge
Cosmos + Anima + LakshanaShinku's Lone Stride passive makes Charge grant off-field characters the same energy as the active character — her team energy engine ability.
Remora
Lakshana + CosmosTarget enters Remora for 5s, slowing movement and attack speed. Essential for triggering the Charge triple-cycle.
Blossom
Cosmos + AnimaGenerates 1 Vita Bud near the target after triggering Esper Cycle, which blossoms 5 Vita Pistils.
Base Stats (Lv.1)
HP
1,064
ATK
40
DEF
59
Awakening
Rain-Lashed Alley
Shinku's damage ignores 12% of the target's DEF.
Pre-Dawn Training Grounds
Reduces the target's Cosmos Resistance by 10% for 20s after the Ultimate hits.
Sunset Beach
Keeps Menacing Gaze active after switching characters and allows Shinku to gain Menacing Gaze stacks while off-field.
Snowfall Slope
Increases the Menacing Gaze stack cap to 16 stacks. Enhances the triggered Instant Strike when Menacing Gaze reaches 16 stacks.
Room of Laughter
Increases Shinku's DEF by 50% and Resistance to Interruptions by 50% during Surging Crimson, and recovers HP equal to 300% of her Base ATK after casting Scarlet Descent.
Dragon's Treasure
Increases Shinku's damage ratios for Scarlet Descent, Crimson Judgment, and Dragonflame Verdict by 30%, and allows Scarlet Descent and Crimson Judgment to pull in targets within range.
Awakened Resolve
Increases the skill level of Basic Attack, Redirect Skill, and Ultimate by 1. Increases DMG dealt by an additional 30% while in Surging Crimson.
Crimson Hero
Increases Shinku's Crit Rate by 10% and causes her damage to ignore 15% of the target's DEF.
