Kensei Best in Slot
Find the optimal gear setups for Kensei across different content. Learn about situational alternatives and enchantments.
General/Exaltation Dungeons
Enchantments Work in Progress
Please note that the enchantment recommendations are currently being refined and may not be optimal. We're actively working on improving these suggestions. Focus on the gear recommendations for now!
Main build
General build for most content
Enforcer
Enchantments:
Shaitan's Might
Attack Defense Tradeoff
Loot Bonus
Damage Bonus
Irradiance Sheath
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot Bonus
OnAbility Attack Boost
Mercy’s Bane
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot Bonus
OnHit Attack Boost
Overclocking Amulet
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot Bonus
XP Loot BonusVitality build
Vitality build for big DPS
Tools of the Tarnished
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusDamage BonusIrradiance Sheath
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusOnAbility Attack Boost
Fungal Breastplate
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusOnHit Attack BoostOverclocking Amulet
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusXP Loot BonusSituational Swapouts
Weapon Swapouts
Doku No Ken
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusDamage BonusDoku No Ken
Great for clearing large groups of enemies, as well as being an accessible alternative
Valor
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusDamage BonusValor
Great for very high defence targets, as well as for hitless phases
Celestial Blade
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusDamage BonusCelestial Blade
Great general use katana when piercing is not necessary
Kusanagi
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusDamage BonusKusanagi
Great consistent katana
Socket Blade
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusDamage BonusSocket Blade
Great for charging up DPS when boss is invulnerable
Bloodbath Blade
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusDamage BonusBloodbath Blade
EP katana for when you are able to sit on boss
Ability Swapouts
Kaiken
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusOnAbility Attack BoostKaiken
Sonic Wave Sheath
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusOnAbility Attack BoostSonic Wave Sheath
Quartermaster Scabbard
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusOnAbility Attack BoostQuartermaster Scabbard
Armor Swapouts
Gladiator Guard
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusOnHit Attack BoostGladiator Guard
Less DPS, for more survivability
Fire Dragon Battle Armor
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusOnHit Attack BoostFire Dragon Battle Armor
Accessible alternative to GGuard/Mercys Bane
Sage’s Wakibiki
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusOnHit Attack BoostSage’s Wakibiki
Only use if paired with Kagenohikari
Ring Swapouts
Chrysalis of Eternity
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusXP Loot BonusChrysalis of Eternity
Less DPS, for more survivability
Kagenohikari
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusXP Loot BonusKagenohikari
Only use if paired with Sage's Wakibiki
The Twilight Gemstone
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusXP Loot BonusThe Twilight Gemstone
Great for converting mana to ability usage
Snake Eye Ring
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusXP Loot BonusSnake Eye Ring
Swap to and use ability for a speed boost
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