Ulquiorra Cifer

Review

Profile Update

June 5, 2026

Ulquiorra arrives in Bleach Soul Resonance as the game’s second SR+ character, and while his overall power level may not rival top-tier SSR units, he easily ranks among the most visually impressive characters currently available. From his sleek combat animations to the iconic green energy effects surrounding his attacks, this version of Ulquiorra perfectly captures the essence of the Fourth Espada.

His gameplay revolves around building and consuming Cero Marks through four different attack types: basic attacks, special attacks, techniques, and counters. Once all marks are collected, Ulquiorra can unleash enhanced attacks and powerful Cero combinations, creating a fast-paced rotation that rewards proper sequencing. The mechanic is straightforward yet engaging, making him accessible while still offering some depth.

One of the highlights of his kit is Form of Void, activated after using his Ultimate. During this state, Ulquiorra gains significant damage bonuses and can continuously fire devastating Ceros, creating some of the flashiest moments in combat. His Ultimate itself hits surprisingly hard and serves as the centerpiece of his damage output.

However, despite his impressive visuals, Ulquiorra struggles to compete with premium SSR units at low investment levels. Much of his potential is locked behind duplicates, weapon upgrades, and Boundary enhancements. Players who only obtain the free copies may find his overall performance somewhat underwhelming compared to more established meta characters.

Ulquiorra is less of a meta-defining powerhouse and more of a passion character designed for fans of the Espada. His damage can become respectable with investment, but his true appeal lies in his stunning presentation and enjoyable gameplay. If you’re looking for pure efficiency, stronger options exist. If you’re an Ulquiorra fan, however, this SR+ unit is an easy recommendation and a welcome addition to any roster.

+ Pros

Outstanding animations and visual effects
Unique and satisfying Cero-based gameplay
Powerful Ultimate with strong burst potential
Free-to-obtain SR+ unit

− Cons

Requires significant investment to shine
Damage outside of Ultimate windows can feel average
Limited team utility and support capabilities
Progression through duplicates is very slow

Recommended Weapon and Core Stamps

Weapon Stamps

Amounts to Nothing

Chanting Spirit

Core Stamps

Collapse of the World of the Living

Still Want to Fight?

Recommended Set Stamp

Ready To Go

Ulquiorra Cifer Min Ideal Stats

200% Ultimate Charge Rate
50% Crit Rate
120% Crit DMG
3500 Attack

Ready To Go I

Main Basic Stat

ATK
Spirit DMG Bonus

Advanced Stats

Crit Rate %
Crit DMG %

Ready To Go II

Main Basic Stat

DEF
Crit DMG %

Advanced Stats

Crit Rate %
Crit DMG %

Ready To Go III

Main Basic Stat

HP
ATK %

Advanced Stats

Ultimate Charge Rate %
Crit DMG %
Crit 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

Increases Crit Rate by 15% and the damage of the Enhanced Technique, Flash of Nihility, by 20%.

02 KEY

Increases the damage boost effect of Form of Void by an extra 80%.

Increases skill levels by [2].

Increases all Special Attack DMG by 50% and Technique DMG by 125%.

Increases skill levels by [2].

06 KEY

While [Form of Void] is active, all attacks ignore 85% of the enemy's defense.

Recommended Bonds

Memory Bond SSR I

Memory Bond SR IV

Memory Bond SR III

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

Featured Teams

Spirit Damage

Ulquiorra F2P

Ulquiorra Cifer

Momo Hinamori

Kisuke Urahara

Spirit Damage

Ulquiorra Combo

Ulquiorra Cifer

Sosuke Aizen

Szayelaporro Granz

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

Base Stats

HP1623

ATK335

DEF327

Crit Rate5%

Crit DMG50%

Active Skills

Dodge

Flash Step

Perfect Dodges inflict [True Time Freeze] for 1.5 seconds, during which Ulquiorra gains 15% ASPD and 25% MSPD for 4 seconds. Cooldown: 15 seconds.

Counter

Upon blocking the enemy's attack, Ulquiorra releases [Cero Combo -Counter] to counterattack, dealing damage equal to 340% (Next: 382.5%) of ATK.

Basic Attack

Unsheathed

- Ulquiorra performs a 5-hit combo against enemies in front, dealing a total damage equal to 308% (Next: 346.5%) of ATK and building his Spiritual Pressure. The 5th basic attack releases Cero Combo - Basic Attack. Using Sonido during basic attacks will not interrupt the current basic attack sequence.
[Blade Pursuit] [After releasing a technique, special attack, or counter, tap Basic Attack]
- Ulquiorra draws his blade, quickly closes in, and slashes enemies in front, dealing damage equal to 126% (Next: 141.75%) of ATK. On hit, he gains a large amount of Spiritual Pressure. After releasing this skill, he can directly chain into the 3rd basic attack.
- This skill can trigger a counter and can successfully counter enemies when released at the right moment.
[Cero Barrage] [While in Form of Void, repeatedly tap or tap and hold Basic Attack]
- Releases Cero Combo - Basic Attack, Cero Combo Counter, Cero Combo - Technique, and the enhanced Cero Combo - Special Attack in sequence. The enhanced Cero Combo - Special Attack deals damage equal to 160% (Next: 180%) of ATK and is considered a Special Attack.

Basic Attack

Flawless

[At Max Spiritual Pressure, tap and hold Basic Attack]
Ulquiorra dashes forward and performs a melee attack. Tap Basic Attack again or tap and hold it to continue the follow-up attack. On the final hit, he leaps into the air and releases Cero Combo - Special Attack, dealing a total damage equal to 200% (Next: 225%) of ATK. For a short time after releasing this skill, tap Basic Attack to release Blade Pursuit.

Technique

Heavy Pressure

Ulquiorra dashes to the enemy's side, performs a series of thrusts, and releases Cero Combo - Technique, dealing a total damage equal to 280% (Next: 315%) of ATK and building his Spiritual Pressure.

Technique

Flash of Nihility

Ulquiorra consumes all Cero Marks and releases a devastating Cero, dealing damage equal to 462% (Next: 519.75%) of ATK to enemies.

Ultimate

Dead End

Ulquiorra dashes in front of the enemy and raises his hand to pierce through their body, dealing damage equal to 960% (Next: 1080%) of ATK and entering [Form of Void] for 4.5 seconds to increase his damage dealt by 20%. During this state, repeatedly tap or tap and hold Basic Attack to release Cero Barrage, launching different types of Cero at the enemy in sequence.

Passive Skills

Passive Group

Core Passive

Cero Mark

- When Ulquiorra is releasing Basic Attacks, Special Attacks, Techniques, or Counterattacks, he launches 4 different types of Cero at enemies: Cero Combo - Basic Attack, Cero Combo - Special Attack, Cero Combo - Technique, and Cero Combo - Counter. Each Cero activates its corresponding [Cero Mark]. When all 4 [Cero Marks] are activated, the technique is enhanced. After every 2 releases of Cero Combo - Special Attack, Ulquiorra can actively release 1 counterattack, which deals 50% less damage.
- If Ulquiorra's basic attacks, Unsheathed and Blade Pursuit, or the technique, Heavy Pressure, are used at the right moment, they can block enemy attacks.

Passive Boost 1

Nihility

For each [Cero Mark] Ulquiorra consumes, his ATK is increased by 2.5% (Next: 3%) for 25 seconds. Stacks up to 4 times.

Passive Boost 2

Void

Whenever Ulquiorra releases a Cero, increases the next Ultimate DMG by 7.5% (Next: 8.75%), stacking up to 8 times, with an extra 15% (Next: 17.5%) increa at full stacks.

Passive Boost 3

Obliteration

Increases the Spiritual Pressure gained by Ulquiorra through his basic attack, Blade Pursuit, by 75% (Next: 87.5%). When an attack is blocked by his core passive, Cero Mark, he gains an extra 11.25 (Next: 13.12) Spiritual Pressure.