Shamane
6★

Shamane

Beast 6★ Arcanist
About Shamane

Shamane is a 6★ Beast Arcanist in Reverse: 1999. Below are the exact Insight materials needed to ascend them, plus other Beast Arcanists to build alongside.

Data updated: 2026-07-11

Shamane — Review & Analysis

Shamane
Shamane is a 6-star Beast Afflatus unit who deals Reality DMG while doubling as a debuffer. His core loop is to blanket foes with 'Medium of Spirits' (increased DMG taken + DEF down), then his 'Ancient Wisdom' passive rewards hitting debuffed targets, while his Ultimate grants self Crit Rate and converts any overflow into Crit DMG. Because [Nature's Blessing] self-sustains his Moxie, he plays as a fairly independent sub-DPS and debuff support.
Strengths
  • 'Medium of Spirits' lays down an AoE debuff: all enemies take up to 30% increased DMG and lose 15% Reality & Mental DEF for 3 rounds — amplifying the whole team's damage.
  • The 'Ancient Wisdom' passive stacks up to +24% DMG based on the number of Stat Debuffs on the target, synergizing directly with the debuffs he himself applies.
  • His Ultimate converts overflow Crit Rate into Crit DMG — no wasted crit rate, rewarding a crit-heavy build.
  • [Nature's Blessing] self-restores Moxie after the Ultimate and stacks every 2 rounds, cutting reliance on external energy support.
Weaknesses
  • The Beast Afflatus is countered by Mineral: he only holds the advantage against Plant, leaving him at a disadvantage against Mineral-heavy lineups.
  • His damage needs ramp-up: both the passive and the crit conversion require debuffs to be applied and Crit Rate investment, so he underperforms in short fights or before the debuffs land.
Build Priority

Raise the Ultimate first to maximize its AoE burst and the overflow-Crit-Rate-to-Crit-DMG conversion, then 'Novice's Dance' (Skill 1) for steady single-target damage plus Moxie self-sustain; keep 'Medium of Spirits' high enough to hold the debuff. For Psychubes, favor crit-oriented pieces (Crit Rate / Crit DMG) and Reality DMG amplification to fully exploit the Ultimate's crit-conversion mechanic.

Overview

Rarity
6★
Afflatus
Beast
Birthday
March 22
Official Names
JA: シャーマィンKO: 갈기 모래ZH-TW: 鬃毛沙礫
Afflatus Matchups
↑ Strong against
Plant
↓ Weak to
Mineral

Base Stats (max level)

Stats at Insight III, max level — from datamined values.
HP7,258
ATK1,110
Reality DEF520
Mental DEF505
Crit Rate8.9%
Crit DMG143.3%
Stats across Insight milestones
Base Stats (max level) Lv.1Lv.30Insight 1 · Lv.40Insight 2 · Lv.50Insight 3 · Lv.60
HP 1,6262,4684,1376,1697,258
ATK 2493786339441,110
Reality DEF 117178297443520
Mental DEF 113172288430505
Crit Rate 6.4%6.4%7.2%8%8.9%
Crit DMG 139.6%139.6%140.8%142.1%143.3%

Shamane — Skills & Incantations

Full skill kit with values per upgrade tier.
Novice's Dance Incantation

“Insight II: 1-target attack. Deals 450% Reality DMG and grants the caster 1 stack of 【Nature's Blessing】.”

Insight 0: 1-target attack. Deals 200% Reality DMG.
Insight I: 1-target attack. Deals 250% Reality DMG and grants the caster 1 stack of Nature's Blessing.
Insight II: 1-target attack. Deals 450% Reality DMG and grants the caster 1 stack of Nature's Blessing.
Medium of Spirits Incantation

“Insight II: Mass debuff. DMG Taken +30% and Reality DEF and Mental DEF -15% for all enemies for 3 rounds.”

Insight 0: Mass debuff. DMG Taken +10% and Reality DEF and Mental DEF -15% for all enemies for 2 rounds.
Insight I: Mass debuff. DMG Taken +20% and Reality DEF and Mental DEF -15% for all enemies for 2 rounds.
Insight II: Mass debuff. DMG Taken +30% and Reality DEF and Mental DEF -15% for all enemies for 3 rounds.
Will of All Spirits Ultimate

“Insight II: Mass attack. Deals 300% Reality DMG to all enemies. This attack enjoys Critical Rate +60% (excess Critical Rate is converted to Critical DMG) and deals an additional 250% Reality DMG to the main target.”

Insight 0: Mass attack. Deals 250% Reality DMG to all enemies. This attack enjoys Critical Rate +20% (excess Critical Rate is converted to Critical DMG) and deals an additional 250% Reality DMG to the main target.
Insight I: Mass attack. Deals 250% Reality DMG to all enemies. This attack enjoys Critical Rate +60% (excess Critical Rate is converted to Critical DMG) and deals an additional 250% Reality DMG to the main target.
Insight II: Mass attack. Deals 300% Reality DMG to all enemies. This attack enjoys Critical Rate +60% (excess Critical Rate is converted to Critical DMG) and deals an additional 250% Reality DMG to the main target.
Ancient Wisdom Incantation

“Insight III: At the start of every 2 rounds, gains 1 stack of 【Nature's Blessing】.”

Insight I: For each type of Stats Down status on the target, the attack enjoys DMG Dealt +8% (max: +24%). When entering battle, gains 2 stacks of Nature's Blessing.
Insight II: DMG Dealt +8% when entering battle.
Insight III: At the start of every 2 rounds, gains 1 stack of Nature's Blessing.

Skill Quotes

Official flavor quotes tied to each of Shamane's skill ranks, sourced directly from the game.

“He learned this dance where the snow melted.”

— Apprentice's Dance

“He learned this dance where the snow melted, and is determined to teach it to you.”

— Apprentice's Dance

“He learned this dance where the snow melted, and is determined to teach it to you without reservation.”

— Apprentice's Dance

“He uses his drum to call the spirits.”

— Spirit Medium

“He uses his drum as a medium to call the spirits.”

— Spirit Medium

“He uses his drum as a medium to call the spi-ahem, his friends.”

— Spirit Medium

“Training, my friend. Training is still in progress.”

— Edict of Atman

Insight Materials

Exact materials to raise this Arcanist's Insight level.
Insight 1
Sharpodonty × 18,000
Page of Beastly Thirst · +36 other characters also need this × 6
Shattered Bones · +68 other characters also need this × 6
Milled Magnesia · +70 other characters also need this × 5
Insight 2
Sharpodonty × 40,000
Scroll of Beastly Thirst · +36 other characters also need this × 10
Spell of Fortune · +85 other characters also need this × 6
Clawed Pendulum · +84 other characters also need this × 3
Insight 3
Sharpodonty × 200,000
Tome of Beastly Thirst · +27 other characters also need this × 16
Silver Bullet · +60 other characters also need this × 6
Mistilteinn · +65 other characters also need this × 3

Resonance Materials

Materials to build out the Resonance tuning grid.
All 14 Resonance levels
Resonance 2
Moment of Dissonance · +128 other characters also need this × 5
Resonance 3
Moment of Dissonance · +128 other characters also need this × 5
Trembling Tooth · +59 other characters also need this × 4
Resonance 4
Moment of Dissonance · +128 other characters also need this × 5
Silver Ore · +66 other characters also need this × 4
Solidus · +128 other characters also need this × 3
Resonance 5
Brief Cacophony · +128 other characters also need this × 5
Milled Magnesia · +70 other characters also need this × 3
Esoteric Bones · +92 other characters also need this × 4
Resonance 6
Sharpodonty × 30,000
Brief Cacophony · +128 other characters also need this × 5
Clawed Pendulum · +84 other characters also need this × 3
Resonance 7
Brief Cacophony · +128 other characters also need this × 6
Biting Box · +126 other characters also need this × 4
Resonance 8
Brief Cacophony · +128 other characters also need this × 6
Salted Mandrake · +66 other characters also need this × 4
Rough Silver Ingot · +85 other characters also need this × 4
Resonance 9
Brief Cacophony · +128 other characters also need this × 8
Bifurcated Skeleton · +117 other characters also need this × 5
Milled Magnesia · +70 other characters also need this × 6
Resonance 10
Sinuous Howl · +45 other characters also need this × 1
Sonorous Knell · +128 other characters also need this × 5
Holy Silver · +121 other characters also need this × 6
Biting Box · +126 other characters also need this × 6
Resonance 11
Sinuous Howl · +45 other characters also need this × 1
Sharpodonty × 120,000
Sonorous Knell · +128 other characters also need this × 5
Platinum Ouija · +59 other characters also need this × 4
Resonance 12
Sinuous Howl · +45 other characters also need this × 1
Sonorous Knell · +128 other characters also need this × 6
Bogeyman · +75 other characters also need this × 4
Prophetic Bird · +111 other characters also need this × 5
Resonance 13
Sinuous Howl · +45 other characters also need this × 1
Sonorous Knell · +128 other characters also need this × 6
Incorrupt Monkeypaw · +34 other characters also need this × 5
Holy Silver · +121 other characters also need this × 5
Resonance 14
Sinuous Howl · +45 other characters also need this × 1
Sonorous Knell · +128 other characters also need this × 8
Fruit of Good and Evil · +63 other characters also need this × 2
Wyrmling Skeleton · +71 other characters also need this × 4
Resonance 15
Sinuous Howl · +45 other characters also need this × 1
Sonorous Knell · +128 other characters also need this × 8
Mistilteinn · +65 other characters also need this × 3
Incorrupt Monkeypaw · +34 other characters also need this × 4

Euphoria

Official Euphoria effect text for Shamane, by branch and level.
Branch 1
Level 1

After another ally casts an ultimate, gain 2 stacks of [Rippling Energy] for self.

Level 2

After casting an ultimate, consume all stacks of [Rippling Energy] if able; for every 2 stacks consumed, grant Moxie +1 to a random ally.

Level 3

Whenever consuming [Rippling Energy] to restore Moxie +1 for an ally, grant 5 additional stacks of [Ceremonious] to the target.

Level 4

After another ally casts an ultimate, gain an additional stack of [Rippling Energy] for self; right before casting an ultimate, gain 2 stacks of [Rippling Energy] for self.

Recommended Psychubes

Psychubes recommended to equip on Shamane, based on community builds.

Teams with Shamane

Crit Buffer Chorus · Crit

Lorelei, Mercuria and Shamane all tap into Crit — combining it across three kits at once outperforms any single carry doing it alone. Sonetto keeps the line-up alive with Shield so that payoff has time to land.

Teams →
Crit Early Strikers · Crit

Baby Blue, Pavia and Bunny Bunny all tap into Crit — combining it across three kits at once outperforms any single carry doing it alone. Charlie keeps the line-up alive with Shield so that payoff has time to land.

Teams →

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