Ryo Ikaruga (Passion and Responsibility)

Ryo Ikaruga [Passion and Responsibility] is a support who enhances team tempo and overall damage output. With his Ultimate, he grants allies both a DMG Dealt and SPD buff, allowing your team to act before the Kaiju and increase the total number of attacks within a rotation.

His Passive Skill further boosts the team by increasing the ATK of all allies except himself unconditionally. Since this effect does not consume SP, Ryo provides consistent offensive support while remaining easy to slot into almost any team composition.

Ryo scales exceptionally well with Ascensions. At A4, the duration of his buffs is extended, improving overall uptime and consistency. At A6, he continuously grants allies a DMG Dealt buff, significantly increasing sustained team DPS. If you plan to invest in him long-term, pushing his Ascensions is highly recommended.

Ryo is a mid-tier character in the current meta. He holds a mid ranking in the Supporter category, making him a capable enabler who can fit into many teams without demanding heavy investment.

What makes Ryo stand out is his Contagious Zeal Ultimate, which applies both SPD and DMG Dealt buffs to all allies except himself. This dual buff is valuable for speeding up your team’s rotation while simultaneously boosting their damage output. His passive Proactive Command further enhances the team by granting a flat ATK bonus to all other allies, a free and permanent stat increase that benefits any composition.

Ryo’s main drawback is that he offers no direct healing, damage, or debuff application. He is purely an enabler, and his value depends entirely on how well the rest of the team can capitalize on his buffs. At higher Ascension levels, particularly A4 and A6, his buff uptime and overall team contribution improve noticeably, making him a worthwhile long-term investment for Support-focused rosters.