Shuri

Shuri – The Vibranium Virtuoso

Champion Breakdown

About Shuri

Character Class: Tech

Brief Overview: Shuri, the Princess of Wakanda and Director of the Wakandan Design Group, showcases her unrivaled intelligence and mastery over vibranium technology on the battlefield. With her expertise in Shock-based offenses, she establishes a strategic, layered assault, becoming increasingly formidable as the fight progresses.

Shuri Origin: Shuri is a staple from Marvel Comics, first introduced as Black Panther's sister. Renowned for her innovative prowess, she transitions her technical genius to Marvel Contest of Champions, bringing complex Vibranium-powered mechanics into the fray.

Lore Background

Shuri History: A vital figure in Wakanda, Shuri has often been at the forefront of technological advancements, significantly contributing to Wakanda's superiority. Raised in the shadow of her brother, King T’Challa (Black Panther), Shuri's drive for innovation and technical genius has been critical to the nation’s strength.

Personality Traits: Shuri is characterized by her relentless curiosity and inventive mind. Unfettered by tradition, she constantly pushes the boundaries of technology. This creative ambition is mirrored in her fighting style, which is centered around strategic build-ups and exploiting vibranium and Shock mechanics to outlast and outmaneuver her opponents.

Shuri's Gameplay Mechanics

Basic Abilities: Shock Immunity, Armor Up, Shock, Untouchable, Precision

Basic Attacks:

  • Strengths: Escalating Shock potential, non-contact attacks, robust defensive capabilities.
  • Weaknesses: Susceptible to True Damage, struggling against anti-Miss abilities.

Light Attacks: Consume 1 Matrix Charge to inflict a Shock Debuff dealing 872.3 Energy Damage over 22 seconds. Critical hits convert Shocks to Critical Shock Passives.

Medium Attacks: Function similarly to Light attacks using Matrix Charges to apply Shocks.

Heavy Attacks: On Charge, provide a 100% Untouchable Passive for 5 seconds. Connect to refresh all active Shock effects and convert Precision Passives to Critical Shock Passives.

  • Passive and Active Basic Abilities:
    • Always Active: Shuri’s Ability Accuracy is consistent, and she is immune to non-self Precision effects.
    • Kinetic Matrix: Gain Matrix Charges when blocking; at max charges, they convert to Armor Up Passives.
    • Non-contact Attacks: Shuri’s attacks cannot be countered by Parry and deal Energy Damage.

Special Attacks:

  1. Special 1 – Combat Analysis: Grants Matrix Charges and indefinite Precision Passives, with extra Precisions based on the Opponent's Shock Debuffs.
  2. Special 2 – Vibranium Voltaics: Inflicts additional Shock Debuffs equivalent to the Opponent's Critical Shocks. Ideal for ramping up Shocks quickly.
  3. Special 3 – Apex Resonance: Gains 20 Matrix Charges and deals a burst of Direct Damage based on the number of Shock effects on the Opponent.

Signature Ability:

  • Vibranium Aegis: Grants the ability to block Unblockable attacks, with a 5% Perfect Block chance for each Armor Up Passive. This significantly enhances Shuri’s defensive prowess, allowing her to endure powerful Special Attacks when fully charged.

Strategy and Playstyle

General Strategy: Start by building up Matrix Charges through blocking and well-timed parries. Use Light and Medium attacks to apply Shocks consistently, and capitalize on Special 1 to gather Precision Passives. This sets up Shuri's significant damage potential through Critical Shocks. Keep track of Shuri’s Shock buildup to optimize when to use Special 2 for maximum shock stacking. Utilize Special 3 to deliver a massive burst of damage.

Advanced Techniques: Employ specific combos to refresh and convert Shock effects using Heavy Attacks. Prioritize maintaining Matrix Charges and leveraging Special 1 for Precisions to enhance Shock potency. Master the balance between applying Shocks and converting them with Heavy Attacks to sustain high damage output continuously.

Mastery Tips

Skill Mastery:

  • Parry: Essential for triggering Heavy Attacks, enabling safe conversion and refresh of Shock effects.
  • Despair: Useful in fights against high regeneration opponents by reducing healing through Shock Debuffs.
  • Collar Tech: Reduces the amount of power your attacks give to opponents, crucial for maintaining control over the fight.

Team Composition: Shuri excels in teams that can enhance her electrical prowess and defensive stances or need a champion with non-contact attack capabilities. Team her with champions who can benefit from or enhance Shock potency and defensive capabilities.

Synergy Bonuses:

  1. Usapho – Unique: With Black Panther, Black Panther (Civil War)
    • Gain +10% Health and +10% Shock and Bleed potency.
  2. Utshaba – Unique: With Attuma, Namor
    • Start each fight with 10 indefinite Precision Passives.
  3. Q Branch – Unique (3-Star+): With Beast, Iron Man (Infamous), Mister Fantastic
    • Start each fight with an indefinite Failsafe Charge.
  4. Women In STEM – Unique (3-Star+): With Invisible Woman, Thor (Jane Foster), Wasp
    • Gain +100 Attack Rating and +200 Block Proficiency per member.
  5. Rival Metallurgy – Unique (4-Star+): With Misty Knight
    • Shock and Coldsnap effects gain +20% potency and are paused during Opponent’s Special Attacks.
  6. Real Livewire – Unique (5-Star+): With Nebula
    • For every 5 personal Shock effects removed by abilities, inflict an identical Shock effect.

Countering Shuri

Counter Tactics: Use champions with True Damage or anti-Miss abilities to bypass Shuri’s defensive layers and constant escalation. Exploit her reliance on Matrix Charges and non-contact attacks to negate her offensive and defensive buildup.

Shuri Counters:

  1. Warlock: Can shut down Shuri’s node and Shock escalation with his Technovirus.
  2. Daredevil (Classic): His ability to counter non-contact attacks makes him effective against Shuri.

Conclusion

Final Thoughts: Shuri stands as a unique and dynamic addition to Marvel Contest of Champions, with her advanced vibranium technology and escalating Shock damage mechanics. Her strategic gameplay offers both depth and versatility, making her an invaluable asset in many team compositions.

Encouragement to Experiment: Dive into battles with Shuri and explore her potential through various strategies and synergies. Experiment with her nuanced abilities to discover the full extent of her powers and unlock new strategies for success in The Contest.