Cursed Partners Overview
Cursed Partners is Yuta Okkotsu and Rika's shared slot — an A-tier Style that jumped in viability after the V1.76 rework. New skills include Severing Flash, Resolute Slash, Second Wind, and Outburst. Awakened Rika form adds Copy Wheel (copies enemy abilities), True Love Beam (117 damage), and Authentic Mutual Love domain.
Yuta plays as a balanced all-rounder with combo extension tools. Rika awakening shifts to burst damage and adaptive counter-play via Copy Wheel.
V1.76 Rework Moveset
Severing Flash is a fast combo starter with good range. Resolute Slash provides mid-combo damage and wall bounce. Second Wind extends combos after knockdown — the rework's signature improvement for competitive routes. Outburst is a grab that catches block-happy opponents.
Double-tap skill 2 for Black Flash integration on certain routes. Black Flash adds bonus damage and confirms into Rika summon sequences.
Recommended Combos
Base route: Severing Flash → Resolute Slash → Second Wind → Outburst. Covers starter, damage, extension, and grab finisher in one sequence.
Awakening route: Double tap 2 (Black Flash) → Rika summon → True Love Beam. True Love Beam's 117 damage often kills from awakening confirm range. Copy Wheel mid-fight copies opponent skills — use against Honored One for Lapse Blue or against Blood Manipulator for Piercing Blood.
Rika Awakening Strategy
Summon Rika when opponent evasive is down and HP is below 60% for True Love Beam kill confirms. Copy Wheel rewards matchup knowledge — know what skill you are copying before activating. Authentic Mutual Love domain works best in Duels 1v1 where third parties cannot interrupt.
Second Wind makes Yuta one of the best combo extenders post-V1.76. Practice Second Wind timing in private servers — premature activation whiffs and leaves you punishable.