Soshiro Hoshina - United Front is an SS-tier Slash Attacker whose performance revolves around his unique Resonance state, drastically changing how he functions depending on the number of enemies on the field. After using his Ultimate while there are 2 or fewer enemies, Hoshina enters Resonance, transforming into a devastating single-target DPS. However, if the enemy count rises to 3 or more, Resonance is canceled, shifting him back into his standard combat stance.
In Resonance state, Hoshina excels in boss encounters. He gains increased CRIT DMG and Ultimate DMG, and his Combat Skill becomes a powerful single-target attack, allowing him to focus down high-priority threats with exceptional burst potential. This makes him one of the strongest options for late-stage boss fights and high-difficulty content where sustained single-target pressure is required.
Outside of Resonance, Hoshina remains highly versatile. His Combat Skill becomes a Blast Attack, enabling him to handle multiple enemies efficiently. In this form, he can also increase his Action Order and Ultimate Gauge, accelerating his rotation so he can re-enter Resonance more quickly. This dual-mode design allows him to adapt fluidly between mob clearing and boss-focused damage.
Additionally, Hoshina has built-in survivability through his Passive Skill, which reduces DMG Taken by 20% when his HP is 50% or lower, helping him endure extended encounters without immediately collapsing under pressure.
His best weapon, SW-Susanoo, further amplifies his strengths by boosting CRIT DMG and increasing the damage of his Combat Skill and Ultimate before activation. It also provides conditional SPD, allowing him to act faster and trigger Resonance sooner. Through Ascensions, his offensive scaling improves significantly: at A1, he gains increased CRIT Rate before using his Combat Skill; at A2, he receives an ATK buff before his Ultimate or Follow-Up Skill; and at A6, he further boosts his CRIT DMG after activating his Ultimate.
Overall, Soshiro Hoshina [United Front] stands out as a highly adaptable and top-tier damage dealer, capable of dominating single-target boss battles while still maintaining strong performance in multi-enemy scenarios, fully justifying his SS-tier ranking.
