Tokyo Ghoul · Break the Chains Carnival Arima Build and Pull Guide

Carnival Kisho Arima functions as an offensive single-target hypercarry in Tokyo Ghoul · Break the Chains. Pulling a single copy from his limited Carnival banner provides an immediate offensive upgrade for both Arena PvP and high-difficulty PvE boss encounters, as his core damage scalings and armor penetration operate at full effectiveness without duplicate awakenings.

Pull Priority and Banner Value

Target a single base copy of Carnival Arima if your roster lacks a dedicated single-target burst attacker. Because his baseline kit already includes armor-piercing Quinque strikes and high critical multipliers, you do not need multiple duplicate copies to unlock his primary offensive role.

• Account Impact: Outperforms standard SSR damage dealers in raw multiplier potency and turn-one burst damage.
• Resource Cost: Limited Carnival banners feature strict pity rules. Pull only if your diamond or summon ticket reserves are high enough to reach guaranteed milestones.
• Trade-Off: Committing resources to Arima depletes summon funds for upcoming support and crowd-control units. If your roster already has an established single-target executioner, saving for utility units is a valid alternative.

Skill Mechanics and Card Fusion Strategy

Arima relies on star-rank card upgrades to reach his damage thresholds. Spending action points to merge cards before attacking builds extra Ultimate energy and significantly raises his burst ceiling.

To maximize combat turns, do not dump 1-star cards unmerged. Move matching 1-star Narukami cards together to create 2-star versions, and hold them until allied support units land attack buffs or defense reduction on the enemy.

Arena PvP Lineups and Counters

In the Arena, Arima acts as a round-one win condition. When paired with high-speed openers, he can use upgraded cards on the opening turn to eliminate the opponent's primary damage dealer before they set up shields or healing.

Synergies

• CCG Faction Cores: Running Arima alongside CCG allies like Carnival Juzo Suzuya and Haise Sasaki provides offensive resonance.
• Frontline Protectors: Sturdy tanks and crowd-control units prevent opponents from targeting Arima before he can act and give him time to merge cards in hand.

Matchup Vulnerabilities

• Crowd Control: Freeze, stun, and silence effects skip Arima's turn and expose his fragile health pool.
• Taunt Tanks: High-durability defenders with taunt mechanics redirect Arima's high-damage single-target skills away from priority targets.
• Speed Disadvantages: If the opposing team acts first, enemy burst damage can eliminate Arima before he gathers energy for his Quinque skills.

PvE Boss Tactics

Against elite campaign and challenge bosses, Arima breaks through bloated health pools that resist area-of-effect attacks:

1. Phase 1 (Preparation): Cycle 2-star IXA cards to maintain steady damage while building Arima's Ultimate energy gauge.
2. Phase 2 (Setup): Wait until the boss's stagger or break gauge is completely depleted.
3. Phase 3 (Execution): Apply allied defense shred and unleash Arima's Ultimate during the break state to skip enrage phases.

Gear and Stat Priority

Arima requires pure offensive stat investments to consistently secure one-shot eliminations. Avoid defensive or hybrid sets, as they undermine his carry scaling. Prioritize gear substats and memory modules in this order:

1. Critical Strike Rate: Guarantees that high-multiplier Quinque cards trigger critical damage reliably during burst turns.
2. Critical Damage: Amplifies his built-in armor penetration once critical rate is stable.
3. Attack Percentage: Raises the baseline power of all skill cards and his Ultimate.
4. Speed: Ensures Arima acts before enemy shields, crowd control, or opposing carries take their turns.