Shamane
Who is Shamane?
Shamane is a 6-star Beast-afflatus all-rounder Support who uniquely shreds both Reality DEF and Mental DEF simultaneously using his [Spirit Medium] skill, making him one of the most team-flexible debuffers in R:1999. He accumulates [Nature's Blessing] stacks through his Insight passives and [Apprentice's Dance] incantation, consuming them on his Ultimate [Edict of Atman] to refund proportional Moxie and enable consecutive Ultimate casts. His Euphoria upgrade adds random Moxie and [Ceremonious] (Ultimate Might) grants to allies on Ultimate cast. Prydwen notes his broad applicability but mediocre damage floor and a near-dead card as ongoing weaknesses.
Kit Summary
Inflicts -Reality DEF, -Mental DEF, and +DMG Taken on all enemies. Dual-DEF shred is his defining trait, enabling virtually any DMG type carry.
Stacks [Nature's Blessing] on Shamane. High stacks consumed on Ultimate for Moxie refund, enabling chain Ultimates.
Insight 1 and 3 passives grow stacks each round. At high stacks, Ultimate essentially costs nothing in Moxie terms.
On Ultimate cast, randomly grants allies Moxie and [Ceremonious] (Ultimate Might) — adds AP-generosity and ult damage boosting to an already versatile kit.
Build Guide
🔮 Best Relic / Echo Set
Resonance: Focus on Ultimate Might to scale his ult frequency and [Ceremonious] grants. Some ATK investment to keep his personal damage relevant. Avoid heavy Critical Rate investment — he benefits more from cycled Ultimates.
⚔ Best Light Cone / Weapon
Carat of the Heart (signature BiS, prydwen): Works well pre- and post-Euphoria — 8–16% / 12–24% Ultimate Might proc on frequent Ultimate casts fits his cycling playstyle perfectly. Brave New World (strong alternative): 18% Ultimate Might with no Gluttony requirement, simpler to max amplify. Her Second Life (budget support build): ATK-based healing on Ultimate casts adds sustain value when you need Shamane to flex as a healbot.
📊 Substats Priority
👥 Best Teams
Mixed-damage flex: Shamane + any Reality carry + any Mental carry + sustain — dual DEF shred benefits both damage types simultaneously.
Beast buffer core: Shamane + Anjo Nala + 37 + Medicine Pocket — Shamane's DEF reduction amplifies Anjo Nala's Mental DMG while 37 provides Critical support.
F2P Verdict
Shamane is a limited 6-star. His signature Carat of the Heart is his BiS but Brave New World is a widely accessible alternative. His broad teambuilding flexibility makes him easier to slot than hyper-specific supports, but F2P players should assess whether they have a dual-damage team that genuinely benefits before pulling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Shamane shred both DEF types?
His Ultimate [Spirit Medium] inflicts -Reality DEF, -Mental DEF, and +DMG Taken on all enemies simultaneously. No other single character in R:1999 currently debuffs both DEF stats at once, giving him a unique niche in mixed-damage teams.
What is the best psychube for Shamane?
Carat of the Heart is his signature BiS — its Ultimate Might proc lines up perfectly with his frequent Ultimate cycling. Brave New World is the accessible alternative at 18% Ultimate Might. Her Second Life is a budget supportive option if you need him to also provide healing.
How does Shamane cycle his Ultimate so quickly?
He stacks [Nature's Blessing] via his Insight passives and [Apprentice's Dance] incantation each round. When he casts [Edict of Atman], consumed stacks refund Moxie proportionally — at high stacks the net Moxie cost approaches zero, enabling back-to-back Ultimates.
Is Shamane worth pulling in version 3.4?
He is situational. His dual-DEF shred is unique, but newer supports bring tighter synergies and better AP economy. Worth pulling if you run mixed-damage teams or lack a flexible debuffer. Skip if your roster already has focused support units for your main carry.