Trait
Nimble Shift
After successfully countering one offensive move, fully restores Energy and HP, transforming into Qiqi.
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NO.189
Chess Knight(棋骑士)
Melanistic
Martial Earth Final Form Regional Form
"In the deep night, black chess pieces follow Rocos in formation, moving along with them. Thus, among Roco folk tales, there's a warning: never touch black pieces at night, for they will devour your shadow. In truth, this is merely their instinct to protect their clan." ——*The Earthcraft Artisans of the Golden Age·X*
Dex Number
189
Category
Chess Piece Sprite
Height
0.98~1.35 M
Weight
43.06~60.09 KG
Updated
2026-04-02
Distribution
Unknown
Recommended Skill Sets
Response Counterattack
Playstyle
At the start, use Qi Sink Dantian to gain high Physical Attack bonus. Then actively counter enemy attacks with Intercepting Fist or Ground Spike, triggering [Evasion] to restore full status and transform into Qiqi. After transformation, utilize low-cost Earth Rock Critical for sustained high-power output, forming a "counter-transform-burst" cycle rhythm.
Why this set works
A counter-attack build centered around the [Nimble Shift] trait, using dual counter skills to stably trigger trait for full recovery + transformation, while utilizing Qi Sinks to Dantian enhancement and Earth Crash's high power for burst output.
Qi Sinks to Dantian
Why pick this skill
Core buff skill, provides +130% Physical Attack bonus, foundation for Heizi's burst damage output. Although energy cost decreases with each time targeted, initial cost is 0, usable from the start.
Earthshatter Strike
Why pick this skill
Core damage skill with 140 high-power Physical damage. Permanently reduces Energy cost by 1 with each attack received. Combined with Trait response, it can quickly lower Energy cost to achieve high-frequency, high-damage output.
Intercepting Fist
Why pick this skill
Key counter skill that deals physical damage while interrupting enemy skills and restoring energy cost in counter state. Perfectly synergizes with the [Evasion] trait to trigger transformation while maintaining energy cycling.
Earth Spike
Why pick this skill
Another counter skill, 95 power physical damage, additional interrupt in counter state, forms dual counter system with Intercept Fist, ensures stable [Evasion] trait activation while providing damage supplement
Speed Attack Buff Build
Playstyle
Start with double buff (Power Boost + Hua Jin) to quickly max physical attack and skill power, use speed advantage to strike first. Entangling Force's low cost for attrition and HP pressure, Shadow Strike's high power for execution. This build doesn't rely on [Teng Nuo] transformation, pursues quick battle resolution, suitable for low-speed fragile targets.
Why this set works
Abandon the Defensive Response mechanic, relying purely on 125 high Speed and 121 high Physical Attack for priority suppression. Quickly stack damage through dual enhancement skills, with Silk Wrap and Shadow Strike for continuous attacks.
Power Boost
Why pick this skill
Provides 100% ATK boost, usable at 0 cost from turn start, core buffing method for Speed Attack builds, pairs with high Speed to establish first-strike advantage
Silk Binding Force
Why pick this skill
40 Power 2-hit physical damage, only 25 Energy cost, considerable damage with high physical attack and buffs, representative skill of low-cost efficient output.
Shadow Strike
Why pick this skill
100 power physical damage, 100 Energy cost but sufficient power; as a main damage skill, it possesses strong finishing capability after boosting
Neutralize
Why pick this skill
Provides all skill power +40, 0 cost further strengthens output, extremely threatening on ATK side when stacked with Power Boost
Physical Defense Tank Build
Playstyle
At the start, use Weighty Stance to greatly increase DEF (Speed reduction doesn't affect Counter as second actor). Then use Flaw to weaken enemies and wait for Counter opportunities. Use high DEF to let Singing Sand Trap deal high damage, while triggering [Nimble Shift] through Intercept Counter to refill transformation. This build sacrifices Speed advantage but greatly improves survival and sustained combat, suitable against physical damage opponents.
Why this set works
Transforms Heizi from a fast glass cannon into a physical defense tank. Stacking DEF through Jun Momentum boosts Singing Sand Trap power, while high DEF makes survival easier to trigger 【Nimble Shift】 transformation
Junshi
Why pick this skill
Provides 140% DEF and -30 SPD, trades partial Speed for extremely high DEF, pairs with [Evasion] response mechanic to survive until trait triggers
Singing Sand Trap
Why pick this skill
Physical damage skill whose power increases the higher your Physical Defense is compared to enemy's; combined with Tectonic Force's high Physical Defense bonus can deal extremely high damage, core of defense-oriented damage output
Opening
Why pick this skill
Enemy dual defense -70% debuff skill, gains additional 70% Physical Attack when Defensive Response triggers, both weakening enemy and strengthening self, offense and defense combined.
Intercepting Fist
Why pick this skill
Core response skill. Interrupt + energy recovery effect combined with [Dodge] trait, while providing stable P.DMG output.
Notes
- Qi Qi Knight (Black Piece) has extremely high Physical ATK (121) and Speed (125), but average dual DEF and low HP—a typical high-speed physical attacker.
- Trait [Tengnuo] allows it to fully recover and transform after responding to an attack, possessing strong survival and counterattack potential, but requires actively triggering the response.
- Skill pool focuses on physical output and buffing, lacking stable recovery (only Qi Sink Dantian available), with high-power skills having high energy costs.
- Martial + Earth type, weak to Cute, Illusion, Grass, Water, Martial, Ice, and Mechanical. Type disadvantage must be noted.
Gallery
True Body
Pet Egg
Evolution Chain
Stage 1
Chessie (Black Piece)(棋棋)
Skills
Lv. Lv.1
Defense
Energy: 1 Defense
Reduces damage taken by 70%. Counters attacks.
Lv. Lv.1
Magic Amplification
Status
Self gains +70% Magic Attack.
Lv. Lv.1
Inch Punch
Power: 30 Physical Attack
Deals Physical DMG. Restores 1 Energy to self.
Lv. Lv.7
Air Wave
Power: 40 Magic Attack
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Lv.9
Silk Binding Force
Energy: 1 Power: 25 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage, 2 Combos.
Lv. Lv.11
Power Boost
Energy: 1 Status
Self gains +100% Physical Attack.
Lv. Lv.17
Stomp
Energy: 2 Power: 80 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Lv.23
Neutralize
Energy: 2 Status
Self gains +40 All Skill Power.
Lv. Lv.27
Violent Impact
Energy: 1 Power: 65 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Lv.28
Shadow Strike
Energy: 3 Power: 100 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Lv.35
Junshi
Energy: 3 Status
Self gains +140% Physical Defense and -30 Speed.
Lv. Lv.36
Gather Qi
Energy: 4 Status
Self gains +40 All Skill Power, if the enemy switches Elves this turn, additionally gains +50 Power.
Lv. Lv.38
Singing Sand Trap
Energy: 4 Power: 60 Physical Attack
Deals Physical DMG. The higher your Physical DEF compared to the enemy's, the higher this skill's Power.
Lv. Lv.39
Qi Sinks to Dantian
Energy: 10 Status
Restore 60% HP to self, gain PATK +130%; this skill's energy cost -3 after each counter, resets after use.
Lv. Lv.44
Opening
Energy: 1 Status
Enemy gains Dual Defense -70%. When countering Defense: Self additionally gains Physical Attack +70%.
Lv. Lv.48
Earthshatter Strike
Energy: 8 Power: 140 Physical Attack
Deals Physical DMG. Each time attacked, this skill's Energy Cost permanently decreases by 1.
Lv. Lv.49
Intercepting Fist
Energy: 3 Power: 85 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage. Counter state: Additionally causes interruption, restoring Energy equal to that skill's Energy Cost.
Lv. Lv.50
Earth Spike
Energy: 3 Power: 90 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage. Counter state: Additionally interrupts the countered skill.
Lv. Normal Lineage
Star Crash
Energy: 2 Power: 90 Magic Attack
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Grass Lineage
Floral Scent
Energy: 1 Power: 60 Magic Attack
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Fire Bloodline
Flame Charge
Energy: 1 Power: 60 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Water Bloodline
Bubble
Energy: 1 Power: 60 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Light Lineage
Transmission
Energy: 1 Power: 60 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Earth Lineage
Sand Whip
Energy: 1 Power: 60 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Ice Lineage
Ice Claw
Energy: 2 Power: 80 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Dragon Bloodline
Rising Dragon Roar
Energy: 3 Power: 200 Magic Attack
Charge up to deal magic damage to the enemy.
Lv. Electric Lineage
Ball Lightning
Energy: 1 Power: 60 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Poison Bloodline
Poison Swamp
Energy: 2 Power: 80 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Bug Lineage
Heart Devour
Energy: 1 Power: 60 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Martial Bloodline
Piercing Hand
Energy: 2 Power: 80 Magic Attack
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Wing Lineage
Wind Arrow
Energy: 2 Power: 80 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Cute Lineage
Paw Touch
Energy: 1 Power: 60 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Nether Bloodline
Medium
Energy: 3 Power: 100 Magic Attack
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Dark Lineage
Dark Energy
Energy: 1 Power: 60 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Mechanical Lineage
Metal Sound
Energy: 3 Power: 100 Magic Attack
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Phantom Lineage
Nebula Vortex
Energy: 1 Power: 60 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv.
Scatterhand
Energy: 3 Power: 35 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage, 2 Combos. Counter state: This skill changes to 6 Combos.
Lv.
Sinkhole
Energy: 5 Power: 80 Physical Attack
Deals Physical DMG. Gains Physical DEF +70%. Counter State: This skill's Power doubles, and Physical DEF increases by an additional 70%.
Lv.
Stone Skin Technique
Energy: 3 Status
Self gains +160% Physical Defense and -60% Magic Defense.
Lv.
Persecution
Power: 40 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv.
Rend
Energy: 3 Power: 85 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage. Counter state: This attack drains 100% HP.
Lv.
Power Devour
Energy: 4 Status
Enemy gains All Skill Power -20; self gains All Skill Power +20.
Lv.
Main Axis
Energy: 2 Power: 75 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage. This skill's position will not change.
Lv.
Warm-up Exercise
Energy: 2 Status
Self gains +3 Combo Count.
Lv.
Closing Attack
Energy: 3 Power: 90 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage. After each use, this skill's power permanently increases by 45.
Lv.
First Strike
Energy: 2 Power: 55 Physical Attack
Deals Physical DMG. Priority +1.
Lv.
Bottom-Out Strong Strike
Energy: 4 Power: 95 Magic Attack
Deals magic damage. If energy is depleted after use, this skill's Power +120.
Lv.
Cascade
Energy: 3 Power: 70 Magic Attack
Deals Magic damage. If this attack is not countered by a defensive skill, dispels all marks from both sides.
Lv.
Consecutive Claw Strikes
Energy: 2 Power: 30 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage, 2 Combos. Counter state: This skill's Combo Count doubles.
Lv.
Borrow
Status
Each turn, randomly transforms into a skill from another creature on your team.
Lv.
Sunbathing
Energy: 1 Status
Dispels all buffs from the enemy.
Lv.
Quick Move
Energy: 1 Status
Self gains +80 Speed, Against Defense: changed to +160 Speed.
Lv.
Pressure Relief Valve
Energy: 1 Status
Active: This skill's passive permanently grants an extra +20 Power. Passive: Adjacent skills' Power +10, Transmission 1.
Lv.
Tail Sweep
Energy: 2 Power: 90 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv.
Steam March
Energy: 1 Status
Choice: Gain Speed +60 or Physical Attack +90%.
Lv.
Horse Stance
Energy: 3 Status
This skill has -1 priority. Choose: If your HP is below 20%, restore 60% HP; or if your HP is above 80%, gain +150% Physical Attack.
Matchups
受击伤害增加
Grass, Water, Ice, Martial, Cute, Mech, Phantom
受击伤害降低
Normal, Fire, Earth, Electric, Poison, Bug, Dark
Stats
HP 83
Physical Attack 121
Magic Attack 43
Physical Defense 84
Magic Defense 66
Speed 125
Total 522
Handbook Tasks
Codex Project
Progress: 9 items
Catch 1 Pokémon
Target: 1
Catch 1 Pokémon with Amazing Talent
Target: 1
Catch 20 Pokémon
Target: 20
Catch 1 Prismatic Mutant Pokémon
Target: 1
Confirm 2 different forms of Chess Knight
Use Evolution Power to evolve a creature into a Leader
Obtain "Destined Hero" Medal
Use Silk Binding Force once
Target: 1
Use Intercepting Fist 2 times
Target: 2
Magic Experience x150
Research Points x5
Magic Experience x150
Research Points x10
Spirit Fruit x1
Research Points x20
Soul Ring Seal x1
Research Points x30
Wishing Star x1
Research Points x20
Wishing Star x1
Research Points x30
Light-Splitting Crystal x300
Research Points x50
Silk Binding Force x1
Recipe - Entangling Silk Force x1
Research Points x10
Intercepting Fist x1
Recipe - Intercepting Fist x1
Research Points x10