Shinobu Kocho/Strategy

Strengths

• Her main offensive ability lies in  Poison AdministratorGain Insect BreathingAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
  Strength: 50%Multiplier: AssassinDuration: 1 turn .
  Raise DosageAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
  Duration: Indefinite lvl by 1 (Max: 5). which increases her damage for one turn, on top of raising normal and charge attack damage cap.
•  Six Stings6-hit, 150% Wind damage to a foe (Damage cap: ~100,000 per hit).
  Inflict Poisoned (10000)HP is lowered on every turn
  Strength: 10,000Duration: 180 seconds and Wisteria PoisonWhen the foe uses a special attack: Plain DMG to all foes (Can't be removed)
  Base Accuracy: Guaranteed to land if the foe does not have 100% debuff resistance (10,000% base accuracy)Duration: IndefiniteLocal status effect.
  (Boost to PoisonedHP is lowered on every turn
  specs based on DosageAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
  lvl.
  Also inflict ParalyzedCan't attack
  Duration: 1-2 turnsLocal status effect at lvl 5.) deals up to Poisoned (60000)HP is lowered on every turn
  Strength: 60,000 per turn, the more DosageAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
  stacks she possess, and provides additional plain damage to foes when afflicted foe casts its special attack.
•  Extended Mastery Support SkillBonus Elemental DMG effect against foes with Poison effect. is valuable, as she plays with PoisonedHP is lowered on every turn
  and this adds another damage instance, resulting in additional damage contribution.
  • Furthermore, her charge attack specs increase when the target foe is afflicted by PoisonedHP is lowered on every turn
    .
• Her charge attack has slight chance of Lethal HitInstant death for the victim.
  , instantly killing the target.
• DosageAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
  increases whenever she cast  Poison AdministratorGain Insect BreathingAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
  Strength: 50%Multiplier: AssassinDuration: 1 turn .
  Raise DosageAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
  Duration: Indefinite lvl by 1 (Max: 5). or is targeted by foes, boosting her offensive capabilities for remainder of battle as the buff is unremovable and doesn't get consumed by any of her skills.
  • She can dodge foe's attacks thanks to  Insect Hashira5% boost to dodge rate.
    Boost to attack specs and skill specs based on DosageAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
    lvl., ensuring her survival while raising DosageAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
    stacks.
• She can heal and clear debuff in one button via  PharmacologyRestore 20% of all allies' HP (Healing cap: 2000) and remove 1 debuff.
  (When DosageAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
  lvl is 5: All allies also gain Charge Bar +20%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 20%
  Strength: 20%.). Once she reaches 5 DosageAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
  stacks, she also grants all allies Charge Bar +20%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 20%
  Strength: 20%.

Weaknesses

• Is less effective as an attacker when facing foes immune to PoisonedHP is lowered on every turn
  .
• Lethal HitInstant death for the victim.
  is not relevant for harder bosses and raids, as they're mostly immune against it.

Bonus Damage

Having additional damage source greatly increases Shinobu's damage per turn contribution, as Insect BreathingAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
also increases her normal attack damage cap, giving her more offensive capability to deviate from standard healer characters. Some notable sources of Bonus Damage are:

• Anila (Summer):  Puffy Summer TowersGrant an ally 30% Bonus Superior Elemental DMGDeals bonus superior element DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
  Strength: 30%Duration: 3 turns and Dodge All (1 time)Takes no DMG or debuffs while in effect for a set period
  Duration: Indefinite.
• Andira (5★):  Sage of EternityGrant an ally Shield (2500)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount
  Strength: 2500Duration: 3 turns for 3 turns and Full Hostility100% chance to be targeted by one-ally attacks (Can't be removed)
  Duration: 1 turn Full hostility has the same properties as Substitute, but has lower targeting priority than Substitute for 1 turn.
  At level 75:
  Shield endurance increased to Shield (3500)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount
  Strength: 3500Duration: 3 turns.
  At level 90:
  Shield endurance further increased to Shield (4000)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount
  Strength: 4000Duration: Indefinite and now has indefinite duration.
  Also grants 30% Bonus Wind DMGDeals bonus wind DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks (Ends upon taking DMG)
  Strength: 30%Duration: Until hit (Ends upon taking damage).
• Lecia (Grand):  Stalwart CommandGain Issue OrdersIssuing orders (Order type is determined by the first ally skill used)
  Duration: IndefiniteCan't be removed. Orders lvl rises by 1 depending on the type of skill an ally uses. Skill cooldown set to 1 turn. (Recast skill to end orders.)
  On recast: Consume all Order stacks and provide an effect depending on Order type. Skill cooldown set to 3 turns. (Requires ally to cast damaging skill after this skill.)
• Niyon (5★):  Nine-Realm's SecurityAll allies gain 100% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted
  Strength: 100%Duration: 4 turns and 50% Bonus Wind DMGDeals bonus wind DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
  Strength: 50%Duration: 4 turns. (Can't recast.) (Can't recast.)
• Warlock:  ChaserAll allies gain 20% Bonus DMGDeals bonus DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
  Strength: 20%Duration: 3 turns.
• Cavalier:  Horseman's DutyAll allies gain 15% Bonus DMGDeals bonus DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
  Strength: 15%Duration: 3 turns.
  Spear: Gain ?% / 30% ArmoredChance of lowering DMG taken
  Strength: ?% chance of taking 30% less damage.Duration: 3 turns and Hostility UpMore likely to be attacked
  Strength: SharpDuration: 1 turn .
  Gun: Gain Unchallenged (1 time)Next DMG received will be ineffective
  Duration: Indefinite and Hostility DownLess likely to be attacked
  Strength: SharpDuration: 1 turn .

Attack Rate

While she already has 100% double attack rate with 5 DosageAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
stacks and doesn't need to buff it further, triple attack rate buffs are still very welcomed. With triple attacks/Double StrikeAttacks twice each turn
and Insect BreathingAttack specs and skill specs are boosted based on Dosage lvl (Can't be removed)
, she can deal immense damage within one turn. Notable sources of attack rates are:

• Anila (Summer):  First InitiationGain Guaranteed TAGuaranteed triple attack regardless of Triple Attack Lowered debuffs
  Duration: 1 turn and StrengthATK is greatly boosted based on how high HP is
  Strength: 20%-10%Duration: 3 turns. (Affects all allies after dealing charge attack.)
• Andira:  TricumuloAll allies gain LoopATK is boosted / DEF is boosted / Double attack rate is boosted / Triple attack rate is boosted / Debuff success rate is boosted
  Level 100:
  After 2nd cast: Critical hit rate is boosted
  After 3rd cast: DMG cap is boosted
  Duration: 6 turnsLevel 100:
  Can't be removed, increasing in effect for 3 turns, then decaying until it ends.
  At level 100:
  LoopATK is boosted / DEF is boosted / Double attack rate is boosted / Triple attack rate is boosted / Debuff success rate is boosted
  Level 100:
  After 2nd cast: Critical hit rate is boosted
  After 3rd cast: DMG cap is boosted
  Duration: 6 turnsLevel 100:
  Can't be removed now has maximum effectiveness for all 6 turns and can't be removed.
  From 2nd cast onward: LoopATK is boosted / DEF is boosted / Double attack rate is boosted / Triple attack rate is boosted / Debuff success rate is boosted
  Level 100:
  After 2nd cast: Critical hit rate is boosted
  After 3rd cast: DMG cap is boosted
  Duration: 6 turnsLevel 100:
  Can't be removed also boosts critical hit rate50% chance of dealing 20% more damage..
  From 3rd cast onward: LoopATK is boosted / DEF is boosted / Double attack rate is boosted / Triple attack rate is boosted / Debuff success rate is boosted
  Level 100:
  After 2nd cast: Critical hit rate is boosted
  After 3rd cast: DMG cap is boosted
  Duration: 6 turnsLevel 100:
  Can't be removed also boosts damage cap by 10%.
• Arriet:  Philanthropy1-turn cut to a Wind ally's skill cooldowns and grant Double StrikeAttacks twice each turn
  Duration: 1 turn .
• Elysian:  Call of the AbyssHarp: All allies gain 80% DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted
  Strength: 80%, 30% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted
  Strength: 30%, and Charge Bar Gain LoweredCharge bar gain is lowered
  Strength: 35%.
  Dagger: All allies gain 40% DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted
  Strength: 40%, 10% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted
  Strength: 10%, and Charge Bar Gain LoweredCharge bar gain is lowered
  Strength: 35%. (Harp)
• Four-Sky Blade Sage:  Part the HeavensMassive wind DMG to a foe
  All allies gain 35% DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted
  Strength: 35%Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
  On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. and 35% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted
  Strength: 35%Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
  On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining..
• Love Eternal (4★):  Violets are Red, Roses are BlueMassive Wind damage to a foe.
  All allies gain 15% DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted
  Strength: 15%Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
  On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. and 15% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted
  Strength: 15%Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
  On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining..
  After 4★:
  Increased to 35% DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted
  Strength: 35%Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
  On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining. and 35% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted
  Strength: 35%Duration: 2.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
  On the next turn, it'll have 2 turns remaining..
• Luchador:  Tag TeamAll allies attack without using up a turn.
• Morrigna:  BuaGrant another Wind ally BuaATK, triple attack rate, DMG cap, and dodge rate are boosted / DEF is lowered (Can't be removed)
  Strength: 30% ATK Up / Guaranteed triple attack / 20% DMG Cap Up / 40% Dodge Rate Up / 70% DEF DownMultiplier: UniqueDuration: Indefinite. (Can't grant Bua effect to more than 1 ally at a time.) (Note the DEF penalty breaking standard DEF Down cap.)
• Niyon (5★):  Nine-Realm's SecurityAll allies gain 100% TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted
  Strength: 100%Duration: 4 turns and 50% Bonus Wind DMGDeals bonus wind DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
  Strength: 50%Duration: 4 turns. (Can't recast.) (Can't recast.)
• Cavalier:  High CommandSpear: Gain Noble PurposeNumber of Order of the Heavy Cavalry's counterattacks is boosted / Deals maximum number of counterattacks while in effect (Can't be removed / Ends upon taking DMG 2 times)
  Duration: Indefinite.
  Gun: Gain Noble PurposeAll allies' multiattack rate is boosted (Can't be removed / Ends upon taking DMG 2 times)
  Strength: 30% DA Up / 20% TA UpDuration: Indefinite. (Gun, Note Ends upon taking damage 2 times.)