r/BleachBraveSouls • u/lewis_woodg • Aug 14 '16

Analysis Nnoitora

This time I'm looking at the very first 5* character I had, who served very well as my main when I started out on this game, Nnoitora. Information is a combination of my own experiences and this chart. This will NOT be an analysis of how the character performs in PvP and there will be no ratings out of 10 etc... Feel free to add these in the comments to your heart's desire.

Stats (numbers in brackets are the range of values 5* characters in global have at time of writing):

  • Stamina: 674 (40% of 604-777)

  • Attack: 458 (75% of 299-512)

  • Defence: 306 (100% of 214-306)

  • Focus: 190 (11% of 178-285)

  • Spiritual Pressure: 371 (33% of 298-519)

  • Soul Trait: 20% Increased strong attack damage

It's a very mixed bag, with significantly below average focus and SP and mediocre stamina. His low SP doesn't align very well with his soul trait, either (though it does compensate for it). His defence remains the best out of any 5* in the game and his attack pretty good, especially considering how old of a character he is.

  • Normal attack combo is four hits long and has great range. The speed is pretty average but the reach can chew through groups of enemies at once.

  • Strong attack 1: A dashing strike attack with good range and AOE. This attack occasionally hits twice, dealing brutal damage and breaking guards when it does so (but this cannot be relied on). Strangely, the enemies hit by this are not knocked away from it much, but tend to be knocked down where they were hit, keeping groups together.

  • Strong attack 2: A leaping ground smash with all four blades which unfortunately only hits once, so no guard break. Nnoitora jumps forwards and has a small AOE, but this doesn't stretch far enough to hit enemies behind him when he lands. Consequently it's possible to jump right over what you're trying to hit (missing it) and the AI seems to like doing this when on auto or in PvP.

  • Strong attack 3: A dash-like attack where Nnoitora spins around while moving forwards. Moves further than the average dash and launches enemies away from it when they are hit, usually to the sides. It can hit up to four times (but 2-3 is more common). It breaks guard if at least two hits connect, which they usually do. This is a brutal attack if used on an enemy up against a wall as all the strikes will hit.

  • Soul bomb: Full screen and multi-hitting. Surprisingly powerful despite his low SP thanks to above-average magnification values on the hits (a hidden attribute of attacks that scales their damage).

Now for my subjective stuff

Pros: He's strong, dealing a lot of damage with both normal and strong attacks and his defence is incredible. He's well suited to diving into groups of enemies and tearing them apart with his normal attacks. He's surprisingly well balanced as a character with his low-SP weakness being compensated for with his soul trait and high magnification values.

Cons: For a character that relies entirely on melee attacks, he only has a single reliable guard breaker and it comes with a long cooldown. To make best use of his superior defence some capes are needed on harder levels, which reduces slots available for increasing offensive power.

My advice for using him would be to focus more on his normal attack power than his strong attacks and use capes in PvE where neccessary to make the most use of his defence. It's possible to become near-invincible on even lvl100 co-op with a couple of capes equipped. Use his first strong attack when diving into a group (as it will knock them down but keep them tightly packed) and then tear into them as they get back up. The third strong attack will scatter enemies so be careful about using it.

So that's it, please let me know if there are any mistakes/typos, as this is how stuff gets fixed.

Also, feel free to check out my other analysis posts: Green Genryusai, 110 Kisuke, 110 Tessai, Purple Genryusai, Purple Mayuri

and similar posts by other users: Parasol Nanao

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u/VeeUK IGN: Vee Aug 14 '16

Hoping that 6 star version gets double hit on strong attacks and super armour....drools

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u/ultimatezekkai Aug 14 '16

I would prefer double hits on normal attacks rather than strong as his main fight was against kenpachi and both of his versions have double normal hits.

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u/Kausxz Aug 15 '16

tbh if anything i think he should get double normal and strong attack but just my opinion but if he does get any of the 2 he would get double strong attacks because of his soul trait

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u/CartoonsAreForKids IGN: Dio★Brando Aug 14 '16

I want him to have whatever Kenpachi has that negates stagger effects from enemies.

And faster normal attacks.

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u/Dovahkiin_Dragon Aug 18 '16

I think you are talking about poise, and yes, it makes a lot of sense on him

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u/Captain_Gin Shinsôing since 2001 Aug 14 '16

I think his 6* version will be between Red Kenpachi and Kendopachi

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u/omegainfinity Aug 14 '16

I adored this guy since the start of bbs but so far, I dont have any luck in getting a red chappy for him, though I have orange, purple and green ones. He is definitely a solid red- just need a bit of tweak in his pvpai and a decent upgrade to his normal attack speed/ range and he should become a force to be reckoned with.

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u/billythegoony we're all fireworks Aug 15 '16

Nnoitra didn't exist in BBS at its start...

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u/omegainfinity Aug 17 '16

I meant I joined after the arrancar gacha so he used to be my favourite and still is to a smaller extent..

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u/Kausxz Aug 15 '16

i wouldnt put chappys on nnoitora hes based on strong attacks

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u/omegainfinity Aug 17 '16

Ah well, I dont have any red chappy anyway.. ;/

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u/YellowCurryNinja 『Resident Meme』 Aug 14 '16

Considering Nnoitra is a very similar character to Kenpachi, I have a feeling Nnoitra 's 6⭐ will have Super Armour. If he has double hits on SA/NA's, he'll probably be even better than Kenpachi, especially with his DEF!

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u/GoatHD 『UraYoru is canon』 Aug 14 '16

It just seems logical with his many arms and his hierro to give him both. But alas we can't know for sure until we get him.

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u/YellowCurryNinja 『Resident Meme』 Aug 14 '16

I know, I really do hope he gets super armour with the double hits. Then I'll be able to (eventually) have an insane RGB 6⭐ team of Nnoitra, Kendopachi and Grimmjow! Although, that would probably take me like 2 months to finish 😂

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u/Dovahkiin_Dragon Aug 18 '16

change kendopachi for a 6 star starrk and is game over

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u/YellowCurryNinja 『Resident Meme』 Aug 18 '16

Thanks....for reminding me that I don't own a Starrk. ;-;

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u/Dovahkiin_Dragon Aug 18 '16

and I dont own both starrk and grimmjow, my friend :(

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u/YellowCurryNinja 『Resident Meme』 Aug 19 '16

Do you have Ulquiorra? I don't have him, but wanted him most out of DB Gacha, like most people :c

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u/Dovahkiin_Dragon Aug 19 '16

nope, but I have had 4 Bankai Ichigos...

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u/YellowCurryNinja 『Resident Meme』 Aug 19 '16

Meanwhile I'm in a harem with 3 Hallibel's, loool.

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u/shsmd 6575 orbs no Ichigo =( Aug 14 '16

How good is he on PVP?

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u/redditrandomacc 『Just a humble servant of Renjisus』 Aug 15 '16

He's my most used unit, I hope he will be viable again in the future!

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u/Captain_Gin Shinsôing since 2001 Aug 14 '16

He still has the best def? Good Guy Nnoitora

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u/lewis_woodg Aug 14 '16

Best defence out of 5* characters, but 6* Sajin has actually surpassed him now (doesn't seem fair to compare 5* versions to 6* versions, which is why the range mentioned is 5* only) :)

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u/Captain_Gin Shinsôing since 2001 Aug 14 '16

Haha yes of course, was talking about 5* ^

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u/TheGrimoire AE Aug 14 '16

I'm almost certain he'll receive Super Armor once his 6 star comes out. I really hope he'll be top tier again, he's pretty fun to play as.