V1.76 Rework Summary
The V1.76 Black Death update fully reworked Cursed Partners (Yuta Okkotsu and Rika). New skills replace the old kit: Severing Flash, Resolute Slash, Second Wind, and Outburst. Awakened Rika adds Copy Wheel, True Love Beam (117 damage), and Authentic Mutual Love domain.
Yuta shifted from a mid-tier pick to A-tier competitive viability. Second Wind combo extension is the rework's defining improvement.
Base Combo Routes
Primary route: Severing Flash → Resolute Slash → Second Wind → Outburst. Severing Flash starts at mid-range. Resolute Slash wall-bounces for extension. Second Wind catches stand-up for continued pressure. Outburst grabs blocking opponents.
Black Flash route: double-tap skill 2 for Black Flash timing, then transition into Rika summon. Black Flash adds bonus damage and confirms into awakening sequences.
Awakening: True Love Beam
Rika summon → True Love Beam is the kill confirm sequence. True Love Beam deals 117 damage — enough to finish most opponents from awakening range. Activate when opponent evasive is on cooldown and HP is below 60%.
Copy Wheel copies the opponent's last used skill. Against Honored One, copying Lapse Blue gives you a free pull. Matchup knowledge determines Copy Wheel value.
Video Tutorial
The accompanying video tutorial at the bottom demonstrates every combo route above in Duels and public server contexts. Watch for Second Wind timing — the most common execution mistake is activating too early before the opponent enters knockdown state.