Kira Kitazato · MESSA
Kira Kitazato is a 5★ Physical Assassin. Role focus: Assassin. Current tier: A (patch v4.6).
Profile
Element: Physical
Role: Assassin
Code name: MESSA
Voice actor: Nobuhiko Okamoto (Voice Actors)
Starting Persona: Harpyia Story
A 25-year old medical resident working at a hospital in the city. He seems to have a particular reason he's trying to become a doctor. While he is passionate about learning from various cases, he also has a mischievous side and likes to play pranks using toy eyeballs. He feels that patients are losing their desire to live, and wants to change the world for the better.
His code name is Messa and his initial Persona Duo is Harpyia.
Assassin — Takes down single enemies with targeted attacks.
Stats
| HP | SP | ATK | DEF | Speed | Accuracy | Crit DMG | Crit rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 297 | 100 | 90 | 43 | 97 | 100% | 150% | 5% |
| Cap (Lv.80) | 6,094 | 100 | 1,851 | 895 | 97 | 100% | 150% | 5% |
Awakening
| HP | ATK | DEF | Material | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | +106.29 | +32.29 | +15.62 | Whiff of Iris ×5 |
| Tier 2 | +212.58 | +64.58 | +31.24 | Whiff of Iris ×12 |
| Tier 3 | +318.87 | +96.87 | +46.86 | Fragrance of Iris ×6 |
| Tier 4 | +425.16 | +129.16 | +62.48 | Fragrance of Iris ×10 |
| Tier 5 | +531.45 | +161.45 | +78.1 | Fragrance of Iris ×18 |
| Tier 6 | +637.74 | +193.74 | +93.72 | Essence of Iris ×12 |
| Tier 7 | +744.03 | +226.03 | +109.34 | Essence of Iris ×24 |
Awaken skill unlocks
Kira Kitazato's signature weapons (4)
Persona skills
Moonlit Scalpel / Midnight Surgery Physical
Phys dmg to 1 foe (ATK-scaled, 4 hits). Inflict 1 Bleed.
Highlight Physical
Switch to Doctor mode and inflict 5 Bleed on 1 foe. Immediately switch to Ripper mode and deal Phys dmg to target (ATK-scaled, can activate Rending effects).
1 MORE Physical
Official description not yet in the data — added next patch.
Verdict & ratings
Messa — a transforming Physical DOT unit with armor penetration, needs proper build.
Build & teams running Kira Kitazato
Physical Break Team Break
Ryuji Sakamoto and Kira Kitazato bring heavy Physical (Kougi) hits to break guards fast, with Mayumi Hashimoto shoring up their damage and survival. Yoshitsune on Wonder adds a Physical finisher — a reliable core for enemies without a clear elemental weakness.
Where to next
Synergy (Coop) — Enhance Ranged Attacks.
Synergy (Coop) →
