Kindred
MysticS tier
Introduction
Kindred is a character in Marvel Contest of Champions. Kindred's role is Mystic.
On our Marvel Contest of Champions tier list Kindred is S tier, 37th of the 297 characters ranked, from where 6 current tier lists put Kindred.
Is Kindred good?
Kindred's Atrophy denies buff-reliant opponents, especially Cosmics, by expiring their buffs quickly, and her Nightmare Outbreak deals sustained Degeneration damage as long as she stays close to the opponent. She can actually regenerate more health than that Degeneration takes away, making her hard to grind down.
Degeneration Resistance directly counters her main damage source, Petrify or Spectre effects prevent or reverse her regeneration, and opponents who time their Specials well can get around her Root passive comeback mechanic. S tier for a strong sustained-damage Mystic with a clean hard counter.
Strengths
- Atrophy denies buff-reliant opponents, especially Cosmics
- Nightmare Outbreak deals sustained Degeneration damage up close
- Can regenerate more health than her own Degeneration takes
Weaknesses
- Degeneration Resistance directly counters her main damage source
- Petrify or Spectre prevent or reverse her regeneration
- Well-timed Specials can get around her Root comeback mechanic
Profile
Kindred's full name is Gabriel Osborn and Sarah Stacy.
Background
The result of a cruel plot to torment Peter Parker with the sins of his past, Gabriel Osborn and Sarah Stacy were spliced from the DNA of Harry Osborne and Gwen Stacy, and raised by an artificial intelligence designed by Norman and Harry.
The twins rapidly aged and then died due to a genetic instability, but were resurrected and given demonic powers by Mephisto to carry out the twisted revenge plot they had inherited.
As Kindred, they wield demonic strength, immortality, control over pestilence, and dream manipulation to break Peter Parker’s spirit and exact Harry’s revenge.
Stats
- HP126,173
- ATK9,973
- Rating34,180
At max level. Each bar is measured against the highest value in the Marvel Contest of Champions roster.
Skills
8Contempt / Centipede Strikes
PassiveKindred is a being forged in the flames of hell and feels nothing but contempt. They are Immune to Poison, Incinerate, Heal Block, Infuriate, and Intimidate effects. Centipede Strikes inflict an Atrophy Passive reducing the duration of any new Buffs by 30% for 8 seconds. Max stacks: 3.
Infestation Charges
PassiveThe Opponent is inflicted with an Infestation Charge every 2.5 seconds. Inflict 1 Infestation Charge when a Buff expires off the Opponent or they make contact with Kindred. As a Defender, when Kindred is struck by Special Attacks while attacking, inflict 10 Charges. If Kindred is struck while recovering from a Special Attack, Infestation Charges pause for 8 seconds and cannot be inflicted. 14 seconds against #Spider-Verse Heroes. Dev Notes: Infestation charges don’t do anything on their own, but they cannot be prevented from ticking up unless Kindred is struck while recovering from a Special Attack.
Nightmare Outbreak
PassiveInflict Nightmare Outbreak for 18 seconds. Nearby Opponents are inflicted with a Degeneration Passive every 0.55 seconds, each dealing 847.71 Direct Damage per second, scaling with Base Attack only. Max stacks: 5. Once the opponent is out of range, they lose 1 Degeneration Passive every 0.2 seconds. While Kindred’s personal Degeneration effects are on the Opponent, Kindred Regenerates 0.75% of missing health every 0.5 seconds. Inflicting 5 or more Infestation Charges at once by landing Special Attacks inflicts instant Degenerations, dealing a burst of 3989.2 Direct Damage per Passive Degeneration on the Opponent and pauses Nightmare Outbreak for 2 seconds. If Kindred is struck by a Heavy Attack, Nightmare Outbreak expires 70% faster. All Infestation Charges are consumed when Nightmare Outbreak expires.
At tier 7
Dread Aura
PassiveCharging a Heavy Attack consumes 30% of a Bar of Power to activate Dread Aura for 6 seconds. Kindred fights more aggressively while Dread Aura is active. Dread Aura is not affected by Ability Accuracy. As a Defender, every 25% of Max Health Kindred loses, Dread Aura triggers at no Power cost to Kindred. Kindred gains Stun Immunity. Infestation Charges are inflicted every 0.75 seconds and the amount of Charges inflicted is doubled.
Nightmare's Resurrection
SignatureUp to 40 - 80% Degeneration Potency based on Missing Health. Once per fight at 5% Health, inflict a Root Passive for 1.5 - 6 seconds. If triggered during an Opponent’s Special Attack, this Root triggers when that Special Attack ends. Kindred is prevented from being knocked out while this Root Passive is active or attempting to activate. Upon activating this ability, activate Dread Aura at no Power cost. If at or above 30 Infestation Charges, inflict Nightmare Outbreak.
At tier 7
Special 1 - Encroaching Pestilence
SpecialKindred strikes centipedes before emitting a cloud of pestilence. The final hit inflicts 5 Infestation Charges. This can trigger through Block. The final hit inflicts a Degeneration Debuff dealing 7978.4 Direct Damage over 14 seconds. Nightmare Outbreak: While this Debuff is active, Passive Degenerations are prevented from falling off.
At tier 7
Special 2 - Centipede Assault
SpecialKindred covers the opponent in pestilence before launching a multi-hit Centipede Strike. The first and final hits inflict 5 Infestation Charges. Dread Aura: During this Attack, Power Steal 6% of a Bar of Power per second. Gain 150% of the Power Stolen.
Special 3 - Bad End
SpecialYou thought you could escape? This attack gains 14959.5 Attack Rating. If the Opponent suffers from Nightmare Outbreak this attack gains an additional 17452.75 Attack Rating.
At tier 7
