I'm a Kenji Main. Please consider reading the whole description (Ik its long but its worth it)

Hosomaki Healing
Kenji instantly heals 75% of damage taken over the last 3 seconds.

Nigiri Nemesis
After avoiding damage for 5 seconds, gets 60% damage reduction from the next enemy attack.

Shield
Gain extra 900 Health as a consumable Shield. The shield regenerates in 10 seconds, when at full health.

Damage
Deal 15% extra Damage when your Brawler is below 50% Health.
Guide
This is definitely the best Kenji Build. Gadget-Hosomaki Healing- Recently, they nerfed the gadget to heal 50% of the damage dealt, not 75%. It is still very strong. For example, if one or two brawlers attack you at the same time, you could use it after taking a large amount of damage to stay alive. Don't use it the moment someone hits you. If you are playing showdown, consider changing your gadget to Dashi Dash because you might have to escape quickly in tight situations. The only other game mode you would change your gadget is hockey so you can rush to the puck quickly and score a trickshot.Gears❌Speed-He is already really fast so you won't need it that much.
❌Health-I used to use this gear but later realized it doesn't make a big diff (especially when both star power and gadget heals you.)
✅-Significant for kills and crucial situations(since he is close range he is usually on less than 50% health)
❌Vision- bad since you are already close enough to see opponents when you attack them.
✅Shield-Definitely best gear and can increase his lifespan(also when ur rushing at enemies they can't chip you down with the first hit.
🆗Gadget Charge- 3 gadgets are usually enough but u can use it if you absolutely need a 4th gadget. Nice Mechanics1- You can dash to opponent, slash, and dash back. (If enemy is close range of course)
2- You can dash around ur enemy and slash if u want to(for example frank super or main attack.
3-If you're running, dash away, slash back to heal, and dash again.
Game Modes

Brawl Ball
1-You can throw ball and dash after it(kinda like mortis)
2-Since enemies are sometimes grouped together (behind their wall for example) super is very useful.

Heist
Can cut down enemies trying to attack your safe and can also dash quickly to enemy safe.

Basket Brawl
Enemies are focused on the ball a lot so you can kill them quickly. (Also dashing after throwing ball still kinda works)
About This Build
This build, Kenji Build to Win!, was created by FightingGoblin774336 on Feb 25, 2025. The build is for the Brawler, Kenji, and uses the Hosomaki Healing gadget, Nigiri Nemesis star power, Shield gear, and Damage gear. To see more, you can go here to view the best Kenji build and others.
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