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Quan Chi Circle of Shadow

Quan Chi
Circle of Shadow
Quan Chi

Tier List · Diamond: B

Netherrealm

Stats

56.558
108.288
39.123
120%

Specials

Skull Crush
10/10
Ground Blast
10/10
Skull Crusher
10/10

Passive

Summoned Darkness
Unblockable chance: 30%
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

On tag-in, Circle of Shadow team members are granted vampirism on unblocked attacks for 20 seconds.

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 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. Vampirism after entry is temporary and requires unblocked attacks, so passive waiting wastes its window.

Best teams

Circle of Shadow attackers with consistent access through block 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.

Recommended Equipment

Equipment selected to fit this character’s mechanics, role and reliable everyday play.

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