S-Rank physical ability, exceptional swordsplay, and flexible in all situations.
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— Game description.
Samurai (サムライ) is a reoccuring class in the 7th Dragon series. In 2020 and onward, Samurai takes a modern twist compared to its predecessor. They are considered the all-rounders among all classes.
Samurai are high damage dealers and have the second highest DEF after Destroyer. They wield katanas and have two styles of skills: Batto and Iai. Batto deals average damage and cost little MANA while Iai focuses on high damage on single-target enemies with more expensive MANA. They can also self-heal and self-buff themselves.
The Samurai will always start off the battle in the Battou Stance, but will be switched to Iai if equipped with the Iai Code acessory.
Skills[]
Universal[]
Name
Description
Prerequisite
LIFE Bonus (LIFEボーナス)
Increases max Life.
None
Progression
Lv1: 1.1x Life multiplier. Costs 150 SP.
Lv2: 1.15x Life multiplier. Costs 550 SP.
Lv3: 1.2x Life multiplier. Costs 1500 SP.
Lv4: 1.25x Life multiplier. Costs 3000 SP.
Lv5: 1.3x Life multiplier. Costs 5500 SP.
MANA Bonus (MANAボーナス)
Increases max Mana.
Murakumo HQ Lv. 1
Progression
Lv1: 1.1x Mana multiplier. Costs 300 SP.
Lv2: 1.15x Mana multiplier. Costs 750 SP.
Lv3: 1.2x Mana multiplier. Costs 2000 SP.
Lv4: 1.25x Mana multiplier. Costs 4000 SP.
Lv5: 1.3x Mana multiplier. Costs 6000 SP.
Battou[]
Name
Description
Prerequisite
Whirlwind Roll (旋風巻き)
[Battou Stance Skill] Randomly hits enemies with melee ATK-based non-elemental damage a number of times.
None
Progression
Lv1: 0.6x damage multiplier. 3 hits. Fills up 1.75% of the EX Gauge per hit. Costs 150 SP.
Lv2: 0.5x damage multiplier. 4 hits. Fills up 1.25% of the EX Gauge per hit. Costs 250 SP.
Lv3: 0.45x damage multiplier. 5 hits. Fills up 1% of the EX Gauge per hit. Costs 550 SP.
Lv4: 0.4x damage multiplier. 6 hits. Fills up 0.8% of the EX Gauge per hit. Costs 1200 SP.
Lv5: 0.4x damage multiplier. 7 hits. Fills up 0.7% of the EX Gauge per hit. Costs 2000 SP.
Notes
Costs 2 Mana at all levels.
Has a speed multiplier of 1.05 at all levels.
Has an accuracy multiplier of 1 at all levels.
Even if an enemy's LIFE hits 0, consecutive hits will still be treated the same and have a chance to hit the enemy.
Tips
Useful against Dragonsbane Seeds. If there are multiple enemies however, the number of hits will be left up to luck.
In combination with Mind Booster it is effective in gauging EX.
Garuda Whirlwind (金翅鳥王旋風)
[Battou Stance Skill] Hits all enemies with melee ATK-based non-elemental damage.
Flying Slash is identical to Diagonal Slash (袈裟斬り) in 2020 with some changes.
Tips
Useful against Dragonflies with high evasion.
Sunset Kata (宵待ちの型)
[Battou Stance Skill] Hits one enemy with melee ATK-based non-elemental damage.
None (2020-II)
Progression
Lv1: 2.5x damage multiplier. Costs 150 SP.
Lv2: 2.6x damage multiplier. Costs 250 SP.
Lv3: 2.7x damage multiplier. Costs 550 SP.
Lv4: 2.8x damage multiplier. Costs 1200 SP.
Lv5: 3x damage multiplier. Costs 2000 SP.
Notes
Costs 5 Mana at all levels.
Fills up 5% of the EX Gauge per hit at all levels.
Has a speed multiplier of 1 at all levels.
Has an accuracy multiplier of 2.5 at all levels.
Has a priority level of 5 at all levels.
Activates at the end of the turn.
Tips
It is possible to use this before the enemy acts in combination of Idol's SPD Form (SPD☆フォーム) or command skills, however the former is rarely worth the effort as there are other skills to use.
Battering Gale (力閂オロシ)
[Battou Stance Skill] Hits one enemy with melee ATK-based non-elemental damage and has a chance to cause Bleed for 4 turns.
Fills up 5% of the EX Gauge per hit at all levels.
Has a speed multiplier of 1 at all levels.
Has an accuracy multiplier of 1.5 at all levels. (2020-II: Accuracy multiplier reduced from 1.5 to 1 at all levels)
Has a priority level of 3 at all levels.
Stun causes the enemy to act last.
Serpent Thrust (八双大蛇突き)
[Battou Stance Skill] Hits one enemy with melee ATK-based non-elemental damage.
Murakumo HQ Lv. 4 (2020-II)
Progression
Lv1: 4x damage multiplier. Costs 7500 SP.
Lv2: 4.25x damage multiplier. Costs 8000 SP.
Lv3: 4.5x damage multiplier. Costs 8500 SP.
Lv4: 5x damage multiplier. Costs 9000 SP.
Lv5: 5.5x damage multiplier. Costs 9500 SP.
Notes
Costs 10 Mana at all levels.
Fills up 5% of the EX Gauge per hit at all levels.
Has a speed multiplier of 1 at all levels.
Has an accuracy multiplier of 1.5 at all levels.
Tips
In comparison to Battering Gale (力閂オロシ), the damage output is not much different despite costing twice as much MN as well as not having an additional effect.
Sheath Spin (収刀の紡ぎ)
[Battou Stance Skill] Hits one enemy with melee ATK-based non-elemental damage and switches the Samurai to the Iai Stance.
Murakumo HQ Lv. 1
Progression
Lv1: 1.2x damage multiplier. Costs 150 SP.
Lv2: 1.4x damage multiplier. Costs 300 SP.
Lv3: 1.6x damage multiplier. Costs 700 SP.
Lv4: 1.8x damage multiplier. Costs 1200 SP.
Lv5: 2x damage multiplier. Costs 2000 SP.
Notes
Costs 1 Mana at all levels.
Fills up 5% of the EX Gauge per hit at all levels.
Has a speed multiplier of 1 at all levels.
Has an accuracy multiplier of 1.5 at all levels. (2020-II: Accuracy multiplier reduced from 1.5 to 1 at all levels)
Sheath Whirl (八収刀の紡ぎ・転)
[Battou Stance Skill] Hits one enemy with melee ATK-based non-elemental damage and dispels all ailments on the Samurai, then switches them to the Iai Stance.
Murakumo HQ Lv. 2 (2020-II)
Progression
Lv1: 1.2x damage multiplier. Costs 2000 SP.
Lv2: 1.4x damage multiplier. Costs 2500 SP.
Lv3: 1.6x damage multiplier. Costs 3000 SP.
Lv4: 1.8x damage multiplier. Costs 3500 SP.
Lv5: 2x damage multiplier. Costs 4000 SP.
Notes
Costs 5 Mana at all levels.
Fills up 5% of the EX Gauge per hit at all levels.
Has a speed multiplier of 1 at all levels.
Has an accuracy multiplier of 1.5 at all levels.
Iai[]
Name
Description
Prerequisite
Payback (崩し払い)
[Iai Stance Skill] Hits one enemy with melee ATK-based non-elemental damage, and places a debuff that increases the chances of ailments landing on them for 4 turns.
Fills up 5% of the EX Gauge per hit at all levels.
Has a speed multiplier of 1.2 at all levels.
Has an accuracy multiplier of 1.5 at all levels. (2020-II: Accuracy multiplier reduced from 1.5 to 1 at all levels)
Tips
Status vulnerability is useful in combination with other classes such as Psychic and Hacker.
Stacks fully with the Hacker's Buffer Overrun debuff, as they are both classified as unique effects despite sharing the same debuff icon.
Maple Assault (モミジ討ち)
[Iai Stance Skill] Hits one enemy with melee ATK-based fire damage and has a chance to cause Burn (Multiplies damage dealt by 0.9x, and multiplies damage taken by 1.05x) for 4 turns.
The effect will not be used up until the Samurai attacks. Support skills will not waste the charge. The damage and infliction effects are classified as separate buffs. Meaning that if the next attack is not capable of inflicting an ailment, the infliction rate charge will not be used up. Can be used on their EX skill, Sakura Cyclone.
Woodwind Duet (風林重ね)
[Iai Stance Skill] At the start of the turn, the Samurai prepares to attack. Any enemy that gets attacked with a Fire, Ice, Lightning, or Aerial spell from a Psychic (or Idol Aerial spell in 2020-II) will receive a follow-up attack that deals melee ATK-based damage.
Murakumo HQ Lv. 2
Progression
Lv1: 4x damage multiplier for single target (2020-II: 3x damage multiplier). 2.5x damage multiplier for AOE (2020-II: 2x damage multiplier). Costs 2000 SP.
Lv2: 4.5x damage multiplier for single target (2020-II: 3.5x damage multiplier). 2.75x damage multiplier for AOE (2020-II: 2.25x damage multiplier). Costs 2500 SP.
Lv3: 5x damage multiplier for single target (2020-II: 4x damage multiplier). 3x damage multiplier for AOE (2020-II: 2.5x damage multiplier). Costs 3500 SP.
Lv4: 5.5x damage multiplier for single target (2020-II: 4.5x damage multiplier). 3.25x damage multiplier for AOE (2020-II: 2.75x damage multiplier). Costs 5000 SP.
Lv5: 6.5x damage multiplier for single target (2020-II: 5x damage multiplier). 3.5x damage multiplier for AOE (2020-II: 3x damage multiplier). Costs 6500 SP.
Notes
Costs 6 Mana at all levels.
Fills up 5% of the EX Gauge per hit at all levels if the attack was single target.
Fills up 1.5% of the EX Gauge per hit at all levels if the attack was AOE.
Has a speed multiplier of 1 at all levels.
Has an accuracy multiplier of 1.5 at all levels. (2020-II: Accuracy multiplier increased from 1.5 to 2 at all levels)
Has a priority level of 2 at all levels.
The damage type depends on the attack being followed-up on. The attack deals a different amount of damage depending on if the Psychic used a single target or AOE attack.
The damage dealt purely depends on the target type of the attack. The follow-up attacks will not deal single target damage even if an AOE attack hit only 1 enemy. Follow-up attacks can be activated in the extra turn phase.
Does not include Psychic's Frostburn (フロストバーン). The skill will also not activate with Hacker's enchant skills or TROY skills.
Mate in 16 (十六手詰め)
[Iai Stance Skill] Hits one enemy with melee ATK-based non-elemental damage.
Fills up 4% of the EX Gauge per hit at all levels.
Has a speed multiplier of 1.2 at all levels.
Cannot miss at all levels.
Draw Spin (抜刀の紡ぎ)
[Iai Stance Skill] Hits one enemy with melee ATK-based non-elemental damage and switches the Samurai to the Battou Stance.
Murakumo HQ Lv. 1
Progression
Lv1: 1.35x damage multiplier. Costs 120 SP.
Lv2: 1.65x damage multiplier. Costs 250 SP.
Lv3: 2x damage multiplier. Costs 550 SP.
Lv4: 2.25x damage multiplier. Costs 900 SP.
Lv5: 2.5x damage multiplier. Costs 1500 SP.
Notes
Costs 1 Mana at all levels.
Fills up 7.5% of the EX Gauge per hit at all levels.
Has a speed multiplier of 1 at all levels.
Has an accuracy multiplier of 1 at all levels.
Draw Whirl (抜刀の紡ぎ・転)
[Iai Stance Skill] Hits all enemies with melee ATK-based non-elemental damage and switches the Samurai to the Battou Stance.
Murakumo HQ Lv. 1 (2020-II)
Progression
Lv1: 1.15x damage multiplier. Costs 2000 SP.
Lv2: 1.45x damage multiplier. Costs 2500 SP.
Lv3: 1.8x damage multiplier. Costs 3000 SP.
Lv4: 2.05x damage multiplier. Costs 3500 SP.
Lv5: 2.3x damage multiplier. Costs 4000 SP.
Notes
Costs 5 Mana at all levels.
Fills up 5% of the EX Gauge per hit at all levels.
Has a speed multiplier of 1 at all levels.
Has an accuracy multiplier of 1 at all levels.
Other[]
Name
Description
Prerequisite
Carnage Strike (修羅の貫付け)
At the start of the battle, the Samurai has a 35% chance (25% chance in 2020-II) to deal melee ATK-based non-elemental damage to all enemies.
Murakumo HQ Lv. 2
Progression
Lv1: 1.5x damage multiplier. Costs 1000 SP.
Lv2: 2x damage multiplier. Costs 1500 SP.
Lv3: 2.5x damage multiplier. Costs 2000 SP.
Lv4: 3x damage multiplier. Costs 2500 SP.
Lv5: 3.5x damage multiplier. Costs 3000 SP.
Notes
Fills up 0.5% of the EX Gauge per hit at all levels.
Has a speed multiplier of 1 at all levels.
Cannot miss at all levels.
Pain React (刃下のリアクト)
Places a buff on the Samurai for a certain number of turns. While the buff is active, if they lose a certain portion of their maximum Life from an enemy's attack, they will have a 100% chance to gain an extra turn.
Murakumo HQ Lv. 2
Progression
Lv1: Activates at loss of 35% or more Life. Lasts for 4 turns. Costs 500 SP.
Lv2: Activates at loss of 33% or more Life. Lasts for 4 turns. Costs 1000 SP.
Lv3: Activates at loss of 33% or more Life. Lasts for 5 turns. Costs 1500 SP.
Lv4: Activates at loss of 31% or more Life. Lasts for 5 turns. Costs 2000 SP.
Lv5: Activates at loss of 30% or more Life. Lasts for 5 turns. Costs 2500 SP.
Notes
Costs 2 Mana at all levels.
Has a speed multiplier of 1 at all levels.
The amount of Life has to be lost through one hit. All react skills can only activate up to 3 times at most in a given turn.
Tips
Highly recommended for its easy activation. Especially useful during the Samurai's EX quest against Izumi in 2020-II.
Renki First Aid (練気手当)
Heals the Samurai. At level 5 and above, it also dispels any ailments that are on them. Can be used on the field.
None
Progression
Lv1: 40 Base heal. Costs 80 SP. (2020-II: Learned upon recruitment)
Lv2: 60 Base heal. Costs 200 SP.
Lv3: 80 Base heal. Costs 400 SP.
Lv4: 100 Base heal. Costs 800 SP.
Lv5: 125 Base heal. Costs 1200 SP.
Lv6: 150 Base heal. Costs 1800 SP.
Lv7: 175 Base heal. Costs 2500 SP.
Lv8: 200 Base heal. Costs 3000 SP.
Lv9: 225 Base heal. Costs 3500 SP.
Lv10: 250 Base heal. Costs 5000 SP.
Notes
Costs 2 Mana at all levels.
Has a speed multiplier of 1.25 at all levels.
Has a priority level of 2 at all levels.
Healing is equal to Base Heal + MAT * 0.1.
Due to some status ailments' nature, it cannot be used while in Confusion, Stop, Seal and Petrification.
Redfire Breath (赤火の呼気)
Places a buff on the Samurai that increases their damage output at the end of each turn for 10 turns.
Stacks with ATK buffs and damage boosting effects.
BUG: The table containing this skill's data is misaligned, causing the effects to kick in 1 turn later than intended, meaning that the Samurai gets no benefits on the turn after casting this skill, and cuts off the effects of this skill 1 turn earlier. The actual effects of the skill are listed above.
Darksteel Breath (黒鋼の吸気)
Places a buff on the Samurai that decreases the damage they take at the end of each turn for 10 turns.
Stacks with DEF buffs and damage reduction effects.
BUG: The table containing this skill's data is misaligned, causing the effects to kick in 1 turn later than intended, meaning that the Samurai gets no benefits on the turn after casting this skill, and cuts off the effects of this skill 1 turn earlier. The actual effects of the skill are listed above.
Regulated Breath (丹田法の訓)
Places a buff on the party that increases their maximum Life for a certain number of turns.
Lv1: 1.1x Life multiplier. Lasts for 6 turns. Costs 2000 SP.
Lv2: 1.15x Life multiplier. Lasts for 6 turns. Costs 3500 SP.
Lv3: 1.2x Life multiplier. Lasts for 7 turns. Costs 6000 SP.
Lv4: 1.25x Life multiplier. Lasts for 7 turns. Costs 6500 SP.
Lv5: 1.3x Life multiplier. Lasts for 7 turns. Costs 7500 SP.
Notes
Costs 5 Mana at all levels.
Has a speed multiplier of 1 at all levels.
If any affected party members were at full Life when this buff comes into effect, their current Life will be raised to match the new maximum. Otherwise, their current Life remains where it was.
Once the effect wears off, if the remaining LIFE is higher than the original max LIFE, LIFE will return full.
Blade of Rage (憤怒の刃)
If an ally is killed, the killer has a 12% chance to be struck with melee ATK-based non-elemental damage at the end of the turn.
Murakumo HQ Lv. 1 (2020-II)
Progression
Lv1: 2x damage multiplier. Costs 150 SP.
Lv2: 2.2x damage multiplier. Costs 350 SP.
Lv3: 2.4x damage multiplier. Costs 800 SP.
Lv4: 2.6x damage multiplier. Costs 2000 SP.
Lv5: 3x damage multiplier. Costs 3500 SP.
Notes
Fills up 5% of the EX Gauge per hit at all levels.
Has a speed multiplier of 1 at all levels.
Has an accuracy multiplier of 1 at all levels.
If the killer is an invalid target for whatever reason, then this skill will never activate. If there are multiple killers, then a random killer is chosen to be attacked. The ally in question must be killed by an enemy. Dying through other means, such as damage from an ailment, will never trigger this skill.
Sakura Cyclone (乱れ散々桜)
(EX) Hits one enemy with melee ATK-based non-elemental damage.
Has a damage multiplier of 8.5x (Actually 12.75x due to the boost from EX.) (2020-II: Damage multiplier 8x (12x with EX.)).
Costs 15 Mana (2020-II: Mana cost increased from 15 to 25).
Has a speed multiplier of 1.
Cannot miss.
Earth Splitter (天地断ち)
(EX) Hits all enemies with ATK-based non-elemental damage and has a 60% (Actually 120% due to the boost from EX) chance to inflict Bleed for 3 turns.
Mystery Event (2020-II)
Notes
Costs 9900 SP.
Has a damage multiplier of 9x (Actually 13.5x due to the boost from EX.)
Costs 30 Mana.
The Bleed hits for 63/75/77 damage.
Has a speed multiplier of 1.
Has an accuracy multiplier of 2.
Tips
Due to its higher damage output and chance to bleed—as well as hitting multiple targets—it is superior to Severe Cherry Blossom Turbulence (乱れ散々桜) at the cost of 5 more MN.
Orochi Thrust
Damage to one enemy.
None (2020-II)
Notes
Activated when an Idol cast Tokyo Arena Climax (TOKYOアリーナ極).
7th Dragon 2020-II All Ougi and Hi Ougi Compilation.
7th Dragon 2020 II - All Exhaust Skill (Hi Ougi)
Etymology[]
Samurai (侍) were the military nobility and officer caste of medieval and early-modern Japan.
Notes & Trivia[]
The appearance commonly attached to the Samurai class is referred to as the "Student Style".
In promotional items and goods, the male student is named Kirimaru, while the female is Touko.
In the 7th Dragon 2020 and 7th Dragon 2020-II Visual Collection's manga, the Student Style Female Samurai is named Tsubaki Kujou (九条ツバキ, kujou tsubaki,Tsubaki Kujou) and has an elder sister named Sakura. Tsubaki was depicted as a good student and a strong kendo paractitioner, but when the Dragon invasion started, her elder sister was swallowed up by a D-Class. This left Tsubaki frustrated and resolved to become even stronger to stand against them.
