Gourry compiled this information.
In this game, it seems that enemies are either vulnerable to status or immune.
AGL affects hit rate and evasion, presumably. I don't know/remember what INT does.
There are some skills derived from equipment. Like I said above, I used setups that maximized ATK. I'll look into the other equips for characters later on (there could be a tech that a character could want on a weapon that has inferior attack power).
Swords (Onimaru, Oboro, Hikoichi, Kabuki, Ageha, Shura, Sanjuro, Mitsuhide)
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Ultimate Sword: +44 ATK. God of Wind.
Tiger's Fury: +53 ATK. Send to Sleep.
Genma Agony: +62 ATK. Triple Slice
Sword users may want to opt for Tiger's Fury. Send to Sleep causes sleep at a decent rate while doing lowish damage.
Axes (Kotetsu, Kaidomaru, Onikko)
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Rock Crusher: +41 ATK. Smash Down.
Inferno Axe: +57 ATK. Full Smash.
Supreme Thunder: +71 ATK. Critical Strike.
There doesn't seem to be a reason for the Axe users to use anything but Supreme Thunder.
Spears (Bomaru, Okuni, Ekei)
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Tornado Spear: +32 ATK. Triple Stab.
Dragon Fang: +40 ATK. Double Flash
Raging Hayate: +50 ATK. Quad Thrust.
All spear techs do normal damage, so Raging Hayate is the way to go. In game, these techs have advantages like range.
Guns (Magoichi)
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Kunitomo Sniper: +15 ATK. Assassin.
Blaster Cannon: +25 ATK. Major Shock.
Triple Dragon: +35 ATK. Triple Shot.
Kunimoto Sniper has an ID tech. Triple Dragon owns Blaster Cannon, from what I can tell.
Bows (Hanpeita, Yoichi, Sakura)
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Lunar Avenger: +20 ATK. Arrow of Thunder.
Mindeater Bow: +32 ATK. Arrow of Confusion.
Bow of Eternity: +46 ATK. Arrow of Paralysis.
Archers have some flexibility here.
Ninja Sword (Tsubame, Saizo, Kotaro)
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Shadow Blade: +35 ATK. Pocket Search.
Doom Tongue: +55 ATK. Absolute Death.
Doom Tongue is the best option here.
Ninja Throwing... stuff (Tsubame, Saizo, Kotaro)
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Typhoon Knife: +25 ATK. Stop Dead.
Phantom's Curse: +43 ATK. Spell Binder.
Spell Binder either Poisons, Paralyzes, or Confuses. The ID from Doom Tongue's Absolute Death seems like the best option for ninjas.
Accessories
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Blue Bracelet: +100 HP
Red Bracelet: +20 SP
Evasion Helmet: +10 AGL.
Wise Helmet: +10 INT
Angel's Robe: +Evasion. Females only.
Talisman: +6 to all non HP/SP stats.
Telescope: +Hit ratio. For archers and Magoichi.
Issen Gauntlet: Increases chance of Issen. For melee fighters.
Victory Gauntlet: +15 DEF
Power Gauntlet: +15 ATK
Strike Gauntlet: Increases Critical hit odds.
Twisted Band: Increases evasion. Dunno how much.
Spirit Band: Prevents malfunctions (status). This seems like a no-no.
Crystal Bracelet: Halves SP costs. Female only.
Blue Orb Trim: Recovers 50 HP/turn.
Red Orb Trim: Recovers 10 SP/turn.
Purple Orb Trim: Recovers 30 HP + 8 SP/turn.
Accessories complicate things a bit, so I omitted in the setups for now.
Onimaru
HP: 840
SP: 58
ATK: 94 (156)
DEF: 48 (138)
INT: 34
AGL: 72
Equipment
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Genma Agony: +62 ATK
Oni's Armor +4: +90 DEF
Attack: 311
Skills
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Shock (12 SP): 65.
Frenzy Slice (38 SP): 129*6 = 834.
Triple Slice (40 SP): 155*3 = 465.
Onimusha Attack: Transforms into the Onimusha. This transformation takes a turn, and doubles all prime stats (not HP or SP). Lasts 3 rounds. This requires half of Onimaru's SP (29). In game, you lose control of Onimaru, but this shouldn't have any affect in a duel, since all he does is attack stuff.
Onimusha Physical: 623.
Onimusha Critical: 999.
Oboro
HP: 200
SP: 98
ATK: 49 (111)
DEF: 63 (133)
INT: 85
AGL: 56
Equipment
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Genma Agony: +62 ATK
Mumyou Robe: +70 DEF
Attack- 221
Skills
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Minor Recovery (10 SP): Heals 159.
Secret Light (35 SP): Heals 999.
Triple Slice (40 SP): 113*3 = 339.
Hikoichi
HP: 470
SP: 26
ATK: 83 (145)
DEF: 94 (184)
INT: 39
AGL: 80
Equipment
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Genma Agony: +62 ATK
Oni's Armor +4: +90 DEF
Attack- 289
Skills
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Defender Mode (8 SP): Doubles Defense. 8 SP.
Weakling Mode (9 SP): Halves enemy Attack Power. 8 SP.
Triple Slice- 144*3. Not enough SP to use. Kyar.
Bomaru
HP: 585
SP: 44
ATK: 104 (154)
DEF: 80 (170)
INT: 56
AGL: 32
Equipment
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Raging Hayate: +50 ATK
Oni's Armor: +90 DEF
Attack- 307
Skills
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Dodge (8 SP): Doubles Agility.
Recovery Health (14 SP): Heals status effects!
Quad Thrust (30 SP): 307
Hanpeita
HP: 460
SP: 66
ATK: 42 (88)
DEF: 42 (132)
INT: 78
AGL: 96
Equipment
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Bow of Eternity: +46 ATK
Oni's Armor +4: +90 DEF
Attack- 175
Skills
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Arrow of Sleep (15 SP): 175. Causes Sleep. 15 SP.
Arrow of Poison (12 SP): 175. Causes Poison. 12 SP.
Arrow of Paralysis (28 SP): 175. Causes Paralysis. 28 SP
Tsubame
HP: 330
SP: 78
ATK: 37 (92)
DEF: 52 (112)
INT: 94
AGL: 73
Equipment
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Doom Tongue: +55 ATK
Scale Mail +4: +60 DEF
Attack- 183
Skills
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Strike Lightning (12 SP): 90.
Lightning Flash (25 SP): 180.
Absolute Death (30 SP): ID.
Kabuki
HP: 848
SP: 46
ATK: 96 (158)
DEF: 44 (134)
INT: 22
AGL: 68
Equipment
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Genma Agony: +62 ATK
Oni's Armor +4: +90 DEF
Attack- 315
Strongman + Attack- 393
Skills
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Strongman Mode (8 SP): Increases Kabuki's ATK by 25%.
Paralyze (15 SP): 315 + Paralysis.
Triple Slice (40 SP): 157*3 = 471.
Magoichi
HP: 359
SP: 46
ATK: 97 (132)
DEF: 35 (125)
INT: 57
AGL: 91
Equipment
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Triple Dragon: +35 ATK
Oni's Armor +4: +90 DEF
Attack- 263
Skills
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Target Mode (8 SP): + Hit Rate.
Blind Mode (8 SP): Impairs enemy hit rate.
Triple Shot (25 SP): 131*3 = 393.
Tiger Salvo (35 SP): 118*8 = 944.
Kotetsu
HP: 839
SP: 45
ATK: 102 (173)
DEF: 47 (137)
INT: 22
AGL: 62
Equipment
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Supreme Thunder: +71 ATK
Oni's Armor +4: +90 DEF
Attack- 345
Skills
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Stupid Mode (8 SP): Decreases enemy's evasion.
Head Butt (10 SP): 345. Pushes enemy back.
Critical Strike (20 SP): 690.
Yoichi
HP: 362
SP: 77
ATK: 44 (90)
DEF: 57 (147)
INT: 86
AGL: 68
Equipment
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Bow of Eternity: +46 ATK
Oni's Armor +4: +90 DEF
Attack- 179
Skills
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Arrow of Wind (16 SP): 223.
Phoenix Arrow (16 SP): 223.
Arrow of Paralysis (28 SP): 179. Paralyzes.
Okuni
HP: 434
SP: 76
ATK: 38 (88)
DEF: 39 (109)
INT: 92
AGL: 84
Equipment
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Raging Hayate: +50 ATK
Mumyou Robe: +70 DEF
Attack- 170
Skills
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Partial Recovery (20 SP): Heals 376.
Nightmare (15 SP): Causes Sleep.
Quad Thrust (30 SP): 170.
Ekei
HP: 708
SP: 66
ATK: 70 (120)
DEF: 97 (187)
INT: 32
AGL: 38
Equipment
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Raging Hayate: +50 ATK
Oni's Armor +4: +90 DEF
Attack- 239
Skills
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Cross Flash (18 SP): 239.
Maxi Thrust (28 SP): 239.
Quad Thrust (30 SP): 239.
Shura
HP: 398
SP: 48
ATK: 94 (156)
DEF: 34 (124)
INT: 60
AGL: 93
Equipment
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Genma Agony: +62 ATK
Oni's Armor +4: +90 DEF
Attack- 311
Skills
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Confuse (15 SP): 311 + Confuse.
Phoenix (8 SP): 413.
Triple Slice (40 SP): 155*3 = 465.
Ageha
HP: 380
SP: 60
ATK: 90 (152)
DEF: 38 (128)
INT: 70
AGL: 94
Equipment
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Genma Agony: +62 ATK
Oni's Armor +4: +90 DEF
Attack: 303
Skills
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Cast a Spell (10 SP): 303. Causes Spell.
Straight to Hell (20 SP)- ID. Low %.
Triple Slice (40 SP): 151*3 = 453.
Phoenix Ripper (35 SP)- 272*3 = 816.
Saizo
HP: 464
SP: 67
ATK: 41 (96)
DEF: 46 (106)
INT: 79
AGL: 98
Equipment
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Doom Tongue: +55 ATK
Scale Mail +4: +60 DEF
Attack: 191
Skills
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Forced Search (5 SP): Steal.
Sword of Gales (25 SP): 165.
Absolute Death (30 SP): ID.
Kaidomaru
HP: 724
SP: 56
ATK: 83 (154)
DEF: 94 (184)
INT: 28
AGL: 36
Equipment
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Supreme Thunder: +71 ATK
Oni's Armor +4: +90 DEF
Attack- 307
Skills
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Head Butt (10 SP): 307. Knockback.
Sword of Winds (12 SP): 46.
Critical Strike (20 SP): 614 (auto-critical).
Dragon Strike (35 SP): 614 + Knockback. There isn't a reason for him to use this over Critical Strike, unless you give lots of credit to Knockback for some reason.
Kotaro
HP: 466
SP: 64
ATK: 43 (98)
DEF: 40 (100)
INT: 78
AGL: 94
Equipment
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Doom Tongue: +55 ATK
Scale Mail +4: +60 DEF
Attack- 195
Skills
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Flame Thower (12 SP): 80.
Blaze Thrower- (25 SP): 160.
Absolute Death (30 SP): ID.
Sanjuro
HP: 820
SP: 50
ATK: 96 (158)
DEF: 46 (136)
INT: 30
AGL: 66
Equipment
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Genma Agony: +62 ATK
Oni's Armor +4: +90 DEF
Attack: 315
Skills
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Deadly Poison (10 SP): 315 + Poison.
God of Thunder (8 SP): 377.
Triple Slice (40 SP): 157*3 = 471
Sakura
HP: 338
SP: 74
ATK: 42 (88)
DEF: 48 (118)
INT: 84
AGL: 60
Equipment
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Bow of Eternity: +46 ATK
Mumyou Robe: +70 DEF
Attack- 175
Skills
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Partial Recovery (20 SP): Heals 352.
Major Recovery (25 SP): Heals 536.
Arrow of Paralysis (20 SP): 175 + Paralysis.
Mitsuhide
HP: 548
SP: 58
ATK: 94 (156)
DEF: 79 (169)
INT: 56
AGL: 34
Equipment
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Genma Agony: +62 ATK
Oni's Armor +4: +90 DEF
Attack- 311
Tortoise Defense + Attack- 495
Skills
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Summon Thunder (26 SP): 662.
Fire of Purgatory (26 SP): 662.
Triple Slice (40 SP): 155*3.
Tortoise Defense (40 SP): Doubles ATK and DEF.
Onikko
HP: 360
SP: 71
ATK: 100 (171)
DEF: 37 (127)
INT: 73
AGL: 97
Equipment
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Supreme Thunder: +71 ATK
Oni's Armor +4: +90 DEF
Attack- 341
Skills
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Whirlwind (26 SP): 744.
Wrath of God (26 SP): 744.
Critical Strike (20 SP): 682.
HP: Kabuki (848) > Onimaru (840) > Kotetsu (839) > Sanjuro (820) > Kaidomaru (724) > Ekei (708) > Bomaru (585) > Mitsuhide (548) > Hikoichi (470) > Kotaro (466) > Saizo (464) > Hanpeita (460) > Okuni (434) > Shura (398) > Ageha (380) > Yoichi (362) > Onikko (360) > Magoichi (359) > Sakura (338) > Tsubame (330) > Oboro (200)
Average: 521
ATK: Kotetsu (173) > Onikko (171) > Sanjuro = Kabuki (158) > Onimaru = Mitsuhide (156) > Bomaru = Kaidomaru (154) > Ageha (152) > Hikoichi (145) > Magoichi (132) > Ekei (120) > Oboro (111) > Kotaro (98) > Saizo (96) > Tsubame (92) > Yoichi (90) > Hanpeita = Okuni = Sakura (88)
Average: 123
DEF: Ekei (187) > Hikoichi = Kaidomaru (184) > Bomaru (170) > Mitsuhude (169) > Yoichi (147) > Onimaru (138) > Kotetsu (137) > Sanjuro (136) > Kabuki (134) > Oboro (133) > Hanpeita (132) > Ageha (128) > Onikko (127) > Magoichi (125) > Shura (124) > Sakura (118) > Tsubame (112) > Okuni (109) > Saizo (106) > Kotaro (100)
Average: 138
INT: Tsubame (94) > Okuni (92) > Yoichi (86) > Oboro (85) > Sakura (84) > Saizo (79) > Hanpeita = Kotaro (78) > Onikko (73) > Ageha (70) > Shura (60) > Magoichi (57) > Bomaru = Mitsuhide (56) > Hikoichi (39) > Onimaru (34) > Ekei (32) > Sanjuro (30) > Kaidomaru (28) > Kabuki = Kotetsu (22)
Average: 59.8
AGL: Saizo (98) > Onikko (97) > Hanpeita (96) > Ageha = Kotaro (94) > Shura (93) > Magoichi (91) > Okuni (84) > Hikoichi (80) > Tsubame (73) > Onimaru (72) > Kabuki = Yoichi (68) > Sanjuro (66) > Kotetsu (62) > Sakura (60) > Oboro (56) > Ekei (38) > Kaidomaru (36) > Mitsuhide (34) > Bomaru (32)
Average: ~71
First Turn Damage
Magoichi (944) > Onimaru (834) > Ageha (816) > Onikko (744) > Kotetsu (690) > Mitsuhide (662) > Kaidomaru (614) > Kabuki (471) > Shura (413) > Sanjuro (377) > Oboro (339) > Bomaru (307) > Hikoichi (289) > Ekei (239) > Yoichi (223) > Kotaro (195) > Saizo (191) > Tsubame (183) > Hanpeita = Sakura (175) > Okuni (170)
Average: 436
3 Turn Averages (if I didn't list anything, it's just 3 physicals)
Onikko: 3 Critical Strikes = 2046
Kotetsu: 2 Critical Strikes + 1 Physical = 1725
Mitsuhide: 2 Fires of Purgatory + 1 Physical = 1635
Kaidomaru: 2 Critical Strikes + 1 Physical = 1535
Magoichi: Tiger Salvo + 2 Physicals = 1470
Onimaru: Frenzy Slice + 2 physicals = 1456
Ageha: Phoenix Ripper + 2 Physicals = 1422
Shura: 3 Phoenixes = 1239
Sanjuro: 1 Triple Slice + 1 God of Thunder + 1 Physical = 1163
Triple Slice + 2 Physicals = 1101
Bomaru: 3 Physicals = 921
Oboro: 2 Triple Slices + Physical = 899
Hikoichi: 3 Physicals = 867
Ekei = 717
Yoichi: 3 techs = 669
Kotaro = 585
Saizo = 573
Tsubame = 549
Hanpeita = 525
Sakura = 525
Okuni = 510
Average: 1054/3 = 351.
Accessories that boost ATK and SP can change this around a bit. Lots of characters are able squeeze a couple more techs out this way, but I'm leaving that alone.
