Ichigo Kurosaki - Bankai

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May 17, 2026

Ichigo Kurosaki (Bankai) stands out as a great DPS character in Bleach Soul Resonance, built around explosive burst damage, aggressive skill cycling, and good scaling. His gameplay is straightforward at a basic level but becomes highly optimized when you fully understand his mechanics. He excels at quickly eliminating priority targets thanks to his Getsuga mark, which ensures his abilities focus the right enemies while also increasing the damage they receive.

The core of his power lies in his Hollow transformation. When activated, Ichigo resets his cooldowns, gains resistance to interruption, and enters a high-damage state where he can chain abilities rapidly. During this window, he becomes extremely hard to stop and can unleash devastating combos, culminating in Kuroi Getsuga Tensho, a powerful burst attack that defines his role as a top-tier damage dealer. This transformation essentially turns him into a temporary hyper-carry capable of shredding bosses and waves alike.

One of his most notable mechanics is his Crit scaling. Once Ichigo surpasses 100% Crit Rate, any excess converts into additional Crit Damage, allowing him to scale far beyond typical DPS limits. This creates a very rewarding build path, where investing heavily into Crit not only guarantees consistency but also significantly amplifies his damage ceiling. Combined with his ability to stack buffs during Hollow mode, this makes him one of the most explosive units in the game.

His ascensions further enhance this playstyle by improving crit consistency, reducing cooldowns, and adding stacking damage bonuses. With enough investment, Ichigo transitions from a strong early carry into a long-term powerhouse that remains relevant even as stronger units are introduced. Overall, he is a highly efficient and reliable DPS who can carry progression and farming content with ease, making him one of the best early investments for any player.

Recommended Weapon and Core Stamps

Weapon Stamps

Power of Hollowfication

Sundering Slash

Core Stamps

Getsuga Tangle

I've Noticed You for a While

Recommended Set Stamp

Rising Black Moon

Ichigo Kurosaki - Bankai Min Ideal Stats

130% Ultimate Charge Rate
70% Crit Rate
120% Crit DMG
3500 Attack

Rising Black Moon I

Main Basic Stat

ATK
Slash DMG Bonus

Advanced Stats

Crit DMG %
Crit Rate %
ATK %
Ultimate Charge Rate %

Rising Black Moon II

Main Basic Stat

DEF
Crit Rate %

Advanced Stats

Crit DMG %
Crit Rate %
ATK %
Ultimate Charge Rate %

Rising Black Moon III

Main Basic Stat

HP
Ultimate Charge Rate %

Advanced Stats

Crit DMG %
Crit Rate %
ATK %
Ultimate Charge Rate %

These are the recommended sub-stats for the character. It’s important to note that each piece comes with a fixed attribute: ATK, DEF, and HP. The only things that can vary are the primary sub-stat and the secondary sub-stats. You can view the complete list in our Stamp Set Guide.

Boundary - Ascension Progress

01 KEY

After using the skill or counterattack, the critical hit rate of special attacks increases by [30%] for 6 seconds, and this effect can stack up to 2 times. Every time a special attack lands a critical hit, the skill's cooldown is reduced by 0.5 seconds; this effect triggers once every 0.5 seconds.

02 KEY

Increases the duration of the [Getsuga] mark by 3 seconds. Each time Ichigo strikes an enemy affected by [Getsuga], all damage dealt by him increases by [3%] for 5 seconds; this effect stacks up to 5 times. When Ichigo is in [Hollowfication] mode, this effect stacks up to 10 times.

Increases skill levels by [2].

Ichigo's counterattack deals [100%] more damage.

Increases skill levels by [2].

When you launch a special attack, it will grant you a quick charge if you don't already have one; otherwise, it will be consumed immediately, increasing the special attack's damage by an additional [100%].

Recommended Bonds

Memory Bond SSR VIII

Memory Bond SSR I

Memory Bond SSR III

These are some recommended Bonds. View the complete Bonds Guide for details on all Memory and Regular Bonds.

Featured Teams

Slash Damage

White Double Ichigo Combo

Ichigo Kurosaki - Inner Hollow

Ichigo Kurosaki - Bankai

Kisuke Urahara

Slash Damage

White Double Ichigo Combo F2P

Ichigo Kurosaki - Inner Hollow

Ichigo Kurosaki - Bankai

Yachiru Kusajishi

Slash Damage

Ichigo Combo

Byakuya Kuchiki

Ichigo Kurosaki - Bankai

Kisuke Urahara

These are some recommended Teams for this character. Here you can see more Bleach Soul Resonance Teams for any character.

Base Stats

HP1626

ATK335

DEF327

Crit Rate5%

Crit DMG50%

Active Skills

Dodge

Flash Step

When a Perfect Dodge is triggered, it activates the [True Time Freeze] effect for a duration of 1.5 seconds. During this effect, Ichigo gains 15% ASPD and 25% Movement Speed. Speed Cooldown: 15 seconds.

Counter

After dodging an enemy attack, Ichigo performs a rapid counterattack with Tensa Zangetsu, dealing 1010% (1262.5% at B5) damage and launching the attacker. The final strike of the counterattack inflicts 1 stack of Getsuga Mark on the target. Tap the Basic Attack button to instantly follow up with a special attack. While releasing the skill, Ichigo gains Invincibility.

Basic Attack

Super High-Speed Slash

Ichigo strikes 5 times with Tensa Zangetsu, dealing damage equal to 494% (617.5% at B5) of ATK and gaining Spiritual Pressure. Stop attacking after the 3rd strike, and Ichigo will charge briefly. When a glow appears, tap the Basic Attack button to release a special attack.

Basic Attack

Hollowfication: Super High-speed Slash (Hollowfied)

Increases the total DMG of the 5 basic attacks to 734% (917.5% at B5). Increases the total DMG of the special attack Tenbu Renjin to 532% (665% at B5).

Basic Attack

Special Attack — Tenbu Renjin

Ichigo slashes 6 times in rapid succession, dealing damage equal to 358% (447.5% at B5) of ATK.

Technique

Getsugatensho

Ichigo releases a dark sword wave that strikes the target from afar, dealing DMG equal to 464% (580% at B5) of ATK and inflicting 1 stack of Getsuga Mark for 5s. Tap the basic attack button when the technique hits the enemy, and Ichigo will dash to them and release a special attack.

Technique

Hollowfication: Getsuga Tensho (Hollowfied)

After Hollowfication, Ichigo releases Getsuga Tensho twice in a row, dealing DMG equal to 696% (870% at B5) of ATK with the first attack and 696% (870% at B5) of ATK with the second.

Technique

Technique — Getsuga (variant)

Additional Getsuga Tensho technique variant available during Hollowfied state.

Ultimate

Hollowfication

Ichigo releases his Hollow powers to immediately release a counterattack, reset his technique cooldown, and get Hollowfied for 10s. During this time, Ichigo gains the following effects: he is harder to interrupt, has greatly increased DMG, is able to release techniques twice in a row, his HP won't drop below 1, and his Ultimate is replaced with Deathblow.

Ultimate

Deathblow (Hollowfied)

Ichigo releases dark Getsuga Tensho infused with the Force of Hollow, dealing 994% (1242.5% at B5) damage to the target. Getsuga Tensho then explodes, dealing 3000% (3750% at B5) damage to all enemies in range. This skill can only be released once while under the Hollowfied state. If not manually released during the Hollowfied state, it will automatically trigger when the Hollowfied state ends.