Suzumushi is one of the more unique Zanpakutō in Type Soul, featuring a mix of crowd control, AOE pressure, and visual disruption mechanics. Below, we’ll break down its Shikai abilities, Bankai showcase, and how to best use it in fights.
Type Soul Suzumushi Shikai & Bankai Guide – Abilities
Shikai Abilities (Z, X, C, T, G)
Z – Roar
- Effect: Emits an AOE roar that distorts the enemy’s screen and deals decent damage.
- Range: Mid-range AOE.
- Use: Great for disorienting enemies and creating openings. Can be chained into other skills due to its quick startup.
X – Lightning Stun
- Effect: Releases a stun similar to Lightning’s ability.
- Impact: Completely immobilizes enemies until the animation ends.
- Use: Extremely powerful for combos. You can follow up with heavy hitters or crowd-control chains.
C – Sword Barrage
- Effect: Leap into the air and rain down projectile swords.
- Damage: Strong if multiple swords land, but can be hard to aim.
- Extra Mechanic: Swords can be detonated with Cry, adding burst damage. Without Cry, they vanish quickly.
- Use: Best when used over grouped enemies or chained after a stun.
T – Clone Strike
- Effect: Summons a clone behind your opponent for a sneak hit.
- Notes: Sometimes buggy or inconsistent in the showcase.
- Use: Adds pressure in 1v1, but don’t rely on it too heavily.
G – Buffed Range Attack
- Effect: A long-range slash that felt stronger than expected.
- Notes: May extend the reach of other abilities while active.
- Use: Good for catching runners or poking at distance.
Bankai Abilities
Mirage
- Effect: Summons a visual clone/mirage effect.
- Limitations: Primarily cosmetic and can only be used once.
- Damage: Appears negligible or bugged in testing.
- Use: More style than substance; doesn’t provide much combat utility.
Cry (Enhanced Burst)
- Effect: Works in tandem with sword projectiles. Explodes them for heavy burst damage.
- Impact: The true damage potential of Bankai lies here.
- Use: Key ability – land your projectile swords, then detonate with Cry for devastating results.
Strengths
- Strong stun-lock combo potential (X + follow-up).
- Great AOE disruption with Z roar.
- Projectile + detonation mechanic allows for high burst damage.
- Shikai alone is very solid, even without Bankai.
Weaknesses
- Bankai feels underwhelming outside of Cry.
- Mirage is mostly cosmetic and lacks damage.
- Some moves (C swords, T clone) can be buggy or inconsistent.
- Requires good aim for max damage output.
Best Playstyle Tips
- Open with X (stun) → follow with C (swords) → detonate using Cry for burst combos.
- Use Z roar in crowded fights to disrupt multiple enemies and make space.
- Don’t rely on Bankai Mirage; instead, focus on Shikai’s utility and Cry detonations.
- Works best in group fights thanks to AOE and screen disruption.
Suzumushi in Type Soul shines more in Shikai form than Bankai. Its toolkit offers screen distortion, stun control, and explosive combos, making it great for PvP when executed properly. While Bankai Mirage feels cosmetic and underwhelming, Cry turns sword barrages into deadly finishers. If you master the stun-to-burst sequence, Suzumushi can easily swing fights in your favor.