Urashima Taro is a powerful Uber Rare Cat in The Battle Cats, distinguished by his robust defensive capabilities and significant damage output, particularly against specific enemy types. He serves as a formidable anti-Black and anti-Angel unit, making him exceptionally strong in stages featuring these adversaries.
Urashima Taro's Combat Prowess
Urashima Taro's strength lies in his balanced statistics and his specialized ability to withstand and inflict heavy damage on certain foes.
Key Statistical Breakdown
Below are the detailed combat statistics for Urashima Taro:
| Statistic | Base (Level 1) | Max (Level 30) |
|---|---|---|
| Health (HP) | 770 | 13,090 |
| Attack Power | 320 damage | 5,440 damage |
| Damage Per Second (DPS) | 137.14 | 2,331.43 |
| Attack Animation | 11f (0.37s) | 11f (0.37s) |
| Backswing | 42f (1.4s) | 42f (1.4s) |
- Health (HP): With 13,090 HP at Level 30, Urashima Taro possesses a substantial health pool, allowing him to endure considerable punishment on the battlefield.
- Attack Power: He delivers a solid 5,440 damage per hit at Level 30. While his single hit damage isn't the highest among all Ubers, it's sufficient to clear weaker enemies and contribute significantly to taking down tougher ones.
- Damage Per Second (DPS): His DPS of 2,331.43 at Level 30 indicates a consistent rate of damage output, making him effective over time in prolonged engagements.
- Attack Animation & Backswing: His relatively quick attack animation (0.37s) ensures he can cycle through his attacks efficiently, though his longer backswing (1.4s) means he's briefly vulnerable after each strike.
Specialized Abilities
Urashima Taro's unique strength comes from his special ability:
- Resistant to Black and Angel enemies: This crucial ability means he takes significantly reduced damage when attacked by Black and Angel enemies. This resistance dramatically increases his effective HP against these types, allowing him to frontline and sustain damage for much longer than units without this trait.
Practical Application of His Strength
Given his stats and special ability, Urashima Taro excels in specific combat scenarios:
- Defensive Frontliner: His high HP combined with resistance makes him an excellent choice for absorbing hits from Black and Angel enemies, protecting squishier units behind him.
- Targeted Damage Dealer: While not a pure damage dealer, his resistance allows him to stay on the field longer against specific threats, thereby accumulating more damage over time.
- Stage Utility: He is particularly valuable in stages heavily populated by Black or Angel enemies, turning potentially challenging encounters into manageable ones by mitigating incoming damage.
For more in-depth information about Urashima Taro, you can refer to his profile on the Battle Cats Wiki.
