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Specials
Passive
Seconds of Vampirism: 20
Quan Chi can reflect damage from the first three special attacks back at the opponent. Quan Chi's basic attacks have 30% chance to be unblockable.
Team Passive
Circle of Shadow Characters do 10% more damage versus Strike Force Characters.
Role
Circle of Shadow Quan Chi combines a limited special-reflection defense with rotation-based vampirism
vampirism support. His team benefits when an entry leads immediately to successful unblocked attacks.
Strengths
The first-special reflection budget can punish an opponent's early special pressure. His own unblockable basic chance helps create attacks that can make use of the team's offensive recovery plan.
Weaknesses
Reflection is limited to the initial stated number of specials. VampirismVampirism after entry is temporary and requires unblocked attacks, so passive waiting wastes its window.
Best teams
Liu Kang Circle of Shadow and Kung Lao Circle of Shadow make the best use of his entry support. Rotate an injured eligible fighter in when it can attack safely rather than simply expose it to damage.
Where to use
He fits attrition fights where repeated offensive recovery matters. Track the remaining reflection protection so the next special is not mistaken for another covered one.
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Recommended Equipment
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