Bushido Spirit
Rarity: EPIC
Civilization: 
Japan
Talents: 
Kusunoki Masashige was a 14th-century samurai who fought for Emperor Go-Daigo in the Genko War, the attempt to wrest rulership of Japan away from the Kamakura shogunate and is remembered as the ideal of samurai loyalty. His origin has not been validated and it was merely six years between the start of his military campaign in 1331 and his demise in 1336.
Kusunoki Masashige received the highest decoration from the Meiji government of Japan in 1880. Legend has it that Emperor Go-Daigo had a dream in which he was sheltering under a camphor tree (“kusunoki”), and that this dream led him to the surname of the warrior who would support him. Kusunoki Masashige is a hero because he “stands in the history of his country as the ideal figure of a warrior, compact of civil and military virtues in a high degree.”
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Kusunoki Masashige Commander Skills:
| Skill | Description |
 Shichisei Hokoku (active skill) | Rage requirement: 1000 Immediately removes all Control, Slow-down, Poison, Exhaust and other debuffs from troops led by this commander. At the same time, deals massive damage to up to 3 targets in a fan-shaped area (Damage Factor 150), as well as additional damage per second (Damage Factor 100) for the next 2 seconds. Upgrades: Direct Damage Factor: 150/180/210/250/300 Additional Damage Factor: 100/130/160/200/250 |
 The Worthy Man (passive skill) | While this commander is leading the garrison of your own city, garrison troops gain 1% increased counterattack damage. Upgrades: Garrison Counterattack Damage Bonus: 1%/2%/3%/5%/7% |
 Bravery and Wisdom (passive skill) | Archers led by this commander gain 10% increased attack and 10% increased defense. |
 Tragedy’s End (passive skill) | The normal attacks of troops led by this commander have a 10% chance to cause the target to take extra damage per second (Damage Factor 150) for 2 seconds. Upgrades: Additional Damage Factor: 150/200/250/350/450 |
 Expertised: Soul of the Samurai (passive skill) | Enhances “Bravery and Wisdom” passive skill. Archers led by this commander gain 15% increased attack and 15% increased defense. |
Skills Upgrading Priority for Kusunoki Masashige:
- 5111, then 5555
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Best Commander Pairings for Kusunoki Masashige:
- Open-field: Ramesses II
- Open-field: Hermann
- Canyon (back-row): Yi Seong-Gye (Kusunoki as primary commander)
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Best Talent Trees for Kusunoki Masashige:
Open-field/Canyon
Alternative: Open-field/Canyon
Garrison- City
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