Hidden Challenger ChulsooInformation and Guide

Character
Introduction

Hidden Challenger Chulsoo is a SR Rarity character from the
Defender
Defender class and
Counter
Counter
type. They are part of the Yeoksam Residents' Association faction.

They are a Rearmed Character - if you're looking for the base version of that character please check this profile.

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Profile

Combat information
Rarity
SR
Deployment Cost
3 cost
Movement Type
Ground
Attack type
Ground
Specialties
Crowd Control
True Damage
Skills
Basic

Basic Attack

Valid hits: 1

Cooldown: -

Performs a series of attack moves that anyone can follow, inflicting damage on a target in front. The last attack deals AoE damage and Taunts the damaged targets. In [Rage Mode], the last attack deals 50% increased damage.

Level 2: Basic Attack DMG +3%

Level 3: Basic Attack DMG +3%

Level 4: Basic Attack DMG +3%

Level 5: Basic Attack DMG +3%

Level 6: Basic Attack DMG +2%

Level 7: Basic Attack DMG +2%

Level 8: Basic Attack DMG +2%

Level 9: Basic Attack DMG +2%

Level 10: Basic Attack DMG +5%

Passive

Burden of the Breadwinner

Valid hits: -

Cooldown: -

Kim Chulsoo is reminded of his beloved family and gains an indomitable will. Gains 1% DMG RDC every time he uses the Basic Attack. When [Burden of the Breadwinner] reaches 20 stacks, all stacks consumed and Chulsoo deals AoE damage around him, gains 20% DMG RDC, and enters [Rage Mode]. Becomes immune to hitstun from Special or lower skills, and all of his skills are enhanced during [Rage Mode]. Gaining 20 stacks during [Rage Mode] will grant Kim Chulsoo an additional 30% ATK and DMG RDC (Cannot be canceled).

Level 2: HP +3%

Level 3: HP +3%

Level 4: HP +6%

Level 5: Debuff Res +50%

Level 6: HP +3%

Level 7: HP +3%

Level 8: HP +3%

Level 9: HP +9%

Level 10: Resets special skill CD after receiving 28 attacks in [Rage Mode].

Special

Roman Jump Kick Combo

Valid hits: 3

Cooldown: 22 seconds

Using a combo that newcomers cannot easily follow, inflicts damage with kicks and gains 3 stacks of [Burden of the Breadwinner]. In [Rage Mode], uses his powers to launch enemies into the air and unleash additional kick combos.

Level 2: DMG +3%

Level 3: DMG +3%

Level 4: DMG +9%

Level 5: Gains 2 more stacks of [Burden of the Breadwinner].

Level 6: DMG +3%

Level 7: DMG +3%

Level 8: DMG +3%

Level 9: DMG +6%

Level 10: Gains 20% DMG RDC for 8s after casting skill.

Ultimate

Chronic Fatigue

Valid hits: 2

Cooldown: 50 seconds

Gathering fatigue and stress from social life, deals AoE damage in front that always CRITS and inflicts knockback. During [Rage Mode], unleash additional combos and generates a shockwave that inflicts strong knockback to enemies further than 3m away. Does not deal damage to targets exceeding the valid hit count, the shockwave deals no damage but has the sure fire effect.

Level 2: DMG +3%

Level 3: DMG +3%

Level 4: DMG +9%

Level 5: Fist attacks during [Rage Mode] deal True Damage.

Level 6: DMG +3%

Level 7: DMG +3%

Level 8: DMG +3%

Level 9: DMG +6%

Level 10: Gains 30% Anti-C.O./Replacer DMG, DMG RDC for 15s after casting.

Leader

Hidden Challenger

Valid hits: -

Cooldown: -

Kim Chulsoo enters battles, embracing the memories of his family in his heart. Gains 30% DMG RDC for 8s and 10 stacks of [Burden of the Breadwinner] after being deployed.

Level 2: DMG +5%

Level 3: Buff duration +2s

Level 4: DMG +5%

Level 5: Buff duration +2s

Stats

Hidden Challenger Chulsoo stats aren't available yet. They will be added soon!

Availability
KR Release Date
November 29th, 2022
GLOBAL Release Date
September 27th, 2023

Review

Ratings
B

PVE (Early)

C

PVE (Late)

A

PVP

Review

Hidden Challenger Chulsoo (RChulsoo) is a frontline tank with a very basic kit. He lacks the MDL and VHA of SSR defenders, but compensates for that with the absurd amount of DMG RDC his kit provides.

In PVE, frontline tanks with buffs/ debuffs are valued more highly than those focused solely on tanking for themselves. RChulsoo meets the baseline requirements expected of him as a frontline tank, but he contributes nothing more to the team.

In PVP, RChulsoo is played infrequently as a general frontline tank. As mentioned above, RChulsoo’s tankiness is attributed to his stacking DMG RDC. His lead skill greatly accelerates the process and quickly brings him up to par with other competitive alternatives. Therein lies his greatest issue: leader slot is highly competitive and RChulsoo does not provide enough to justify leading. This, compounded by his lack of MDL and VHA, means he tends to get passed up for the role in favor of less demanding alternatives even within his cohort of viable-but-not-meta defenders (e.g. Freelancer Kim Chowon).

Pros & Cons
Pros

- Cheap and durable frontline.

- Taunts with basic attacks.

Cons

- Lacks MDL and VHA.

- Taunts with basic attacks.

Other information

Gear recommendation
PVE gear

Set: Full Tank

PVP gear

Set: Full Tank

The gear recommendations have been simplified and you should use them in combination with this guide (for PVP) and this guide (for PVE).