Soshiro Hoshina - New Possibilities is an Top-tier Slash Wind Attacker. He is a versatile DPS that becomes stronger as combat progresses, and yes, absolutely worth it. As a dual plate breaker, he offers excellent longevity thanks to his Dual Attribute coverage, giving him an edge over more specialized units. The longer the fight continues, the more dangerous he becomes due to his stacking Crit and damage amplification mechanics.
Now about his skills. Foresight Technique applies two Openings to all Kaiju, his Combat Skill guarantees Windbite, and his Passive adds two more Openings when attacking a Windbite target. His Ultimate applies three additional Openings. At 3 stacks he gains a Crit boost, at 5 stacks he advances his action order, and at 10 stacks he gains further Crit Damage and an increased Ultimate Multiplier. This layered scaling makes him increasingly lethal as the battle progresses.
He also benefits from a relatively fast Ultimate rotation, allowing him to alternate between strong AoE Blast pressure through his Combat Skill and devastating single-target burst with his Ultimate. Both options deal massive damage and give him flexibility in different encounter types.
His signature weapon, Ihcatiamak, is highly recommended because it provides a strong passive along with 20% base Effect Hit Rate, which directly synergizes with his Passive that converts Effect Hit Rate into up to 180% additional CRIT DMG. If possible, it is worth pitying for. Without it, Susanoo can serve as a substitute to compensate for lost Crit Damage, though the performance ceiling will be lower.
For Uniparts, the Wolf-Type Kaiju α Set is ideal. Prioritize ATK%, Effect Hit Rate, and either Slash or Wind (Wind is generally preferred for broader matchup flexibility). Since the Wolf Set does not grant ATK%, investing in ATK% main stats is optimal. Reaching around 60%+ Effect Hit Rate is important to maximize his passive scaling. With the weapon’s 20%, a 5★ set bonus of 22.4%, and a high chest roll of roughly 19.6%, you can exceed 60% even without weapon ascensions.
