Summary
T0 unit. Raw, beautiful damage. Incredible output both with and without functions, only losing to Sockdolager in the latter case. Passive can deal ridiculous undodgeable damage, and can crit with the Deadly Blow function set, and auto skill can crit with the buff applied by the to-be-released Daiyan. Ult provides massive burst damage, though unfortunately only the first part of it can crit.
Recommended Function Sets: Structural Embrittlement, Blazing Matrix, Deadly Blow
Teambuilding: Angela/Croque/Nanaka/Hubble | Angela/Croque/Nanaka/Daiyan
Passive
Gun-Key Synchronization
Normal Attacks or [Danmaku] have a 60% chance of creating 1 additional [Danmaku], with a maximum of 2 [Danmaku] being created from a single Normal Attack.
[Danmaku]: Follows targeting of Normal Attacks, dealing Operand Damage equal to 100% Hashrate that cannot be dodged. This damage can Crit through special methods and conditions such as functions.
Auto Skill
Viewer Discretion Advised
Channels, dealing Operand Damage equivalent to 80% Hashrate every 0.2s for 3 seconds. If channelling fully finishes, deal additional Operand Damage equal to 320% Hashrate to target.
Ultimate
Traumatic Outro
Throws a grenade towards the target area. dealing Operand Damage equal to 175% of Hashrate, creating a [Minefield] that persists for 5 seconds.
[Minefield]: When an enemy within its radius takes non-Derivative damage dealt by an ally unit, they take [Derivative] Operand Damage equal to 57% of Kuro's Hashrate.
Algorithms
Quick Reference
Limit Value is super valuable for cracking tough enemies and works great with the kit. No real reason to consider Stack. Before it comes to Global, MLR is the best option you have.
Refer to my Algorithm Setup post for details on Stability slots for DPS & Utility units.
Rapidity Paradigm here is a bit of a common pick but it works just fine. IMPORTANT: Only pick Cluster for Daiyan setup to go for as high of a Crit Rate as you can, ideally above 60%. Go for Crit DMG, and another substat of your preference.
Functions
Kuro eats good with many functions, as she can proc them easily with Normal Attacks and her kit combos very well with sets already strong with other Operand Snipers. This also makes her a VERY valuable unit in Exception Protocol should she appear.
All three sets here are equally attractive, as they all take this character's output up to another level.
Structural Embrittlement
Flagship Operand Sniper set. Effectively doubles Hashrate, 30% DMG Amp, 30% CDR. Can't go wrong.
Blazing Matrix
Another exceptional pick for Operand Snipers. AoE version of No Kill Like Overkill, and Kuro can easily get what is essentially 50% DMG Amp.
Deadly Blow
The equivalent of a nuclear bomb when you're running the Daiyan comp. As mentioned above, allows her passive to Crit, increasing her damage output massively and proccing Crit-based functions.
Teambuilding
Conventional, easy to use Sniper team. The two damage units here can shred through just about everything.
