About Kulu
Kulu is an 
S Level 
Hypogean 
Marksman hero in AFK Journey. A Marksman with a passion for explosions. She can split the battlefield and relentlessly bombard enemies stuck on their side.
Gender Female/Race Demon - Succubus/Voice actor 上高涼楓 [JP]
Tier list ratings
Hero stats
Base stats
Base stats before gear, charms and the Exclusive Weapon. Bars compare with the strongest hero at the same ascension and level. Lv 240 is the cap before the Resonating Hall.
EX weapon stats
HP, ATK, Phys DEF and Magic DEF add that share of the hero's base stat; the other stats are flat. Bars show progress toward EX +29. Rivalry Stats only count in Rivalry Mode. The weapon skill upgrades at EX +5, +10 and +15. The Rivalry Mode skill unlocks at EX +27. Compare every weapon
Skills
1000 EnergyPassive. Kulu's normal attacks trigger an explosion that deals 80% ATK damage to the target and all adjacent units. All of Kulu's skills deal damage to both enemies and allies, but allies take 70% reduced damage. Active. Kulu unleashes her fury, bombarding the enemy side of the battlefield 14 times. Each strike hits a random tile, dealing 90% ATK damage to all units on the target tile and its surrounding area within 1 tile. At least 10 strikes will hit areas with 1 or more enemies within, and at least 6 of those will target the area with the most enemies. After the bombardment, Kulu summons a gigantified Boomboom to deal 250% ATK damage to all units on the enemy side of the battlefield. Kulu only casts her Ultimate if there are enemies present on their side of the battlefield. She becomes unaffected while casting her Ultimate.
Level 2: Each bombardment strike deals 100% ATK damage. (Unlocks at Level 51)
Level 3: Each bombardment strike deals 110% ATK damage. (Unlocks at Level 111)
Level 4: Each bombardment strike deals 120% ATK damage. (Unlocks at Level 171)
Level 5: Each bombardment strike deals 130% ATK damage. (Unlocks at Level 231)
11sPassive. When a battle starts, Kulu bombs the enemy's border tiles closest to your side, creating debris that restricts movement and knocks back units on the affected tiles toward their own side of the battlefield. Debris blocking the center tile can be destroyed in 6 hits, but debris on the other tiles are indestructible. Whenever the center debris is destroyed, Kulu marks the tile for an explosion that detonates after 8s, covering it with debris once again. Active. Kulu teleports to the nearest enemy, dealing 150% ATK damage to that enemy and knocking them into the air. She then returns to her original tile. If the target is on the allied side of the battlefield, Kulu knocks the enemy back toward their side by up to 3 tiles instead of knocking them into the air. Kulu is invincible while casting this skill.
Level 2: Damage is increased to 170% ATK when the skill is used actively. (Unlocks at Level 71)
Level 3: Damage is increased to 190% ATK when the skill is used actively. (Unlocks at Level 131)
Level 4: Damage is increased to 210% ATK when the skill is used actively. (Unlocks at Level 191)
14sKulu summons Boomboom, which bounces 3 times between enemies. The first 2 bounces will target 2 frontmost enemies, devouring them. For the final bounce, Boomboom will target 1 rearmost enemy on the enemy side of the battlefield and releases all devoured enemies upon impact. Each bounce deals 110% ATK damage to its target and adjacent units, reducing their movement speed by 60% for 3s. Devoured enemies cannot act or attack and will only take damage from Boomboom. If Boomboom could not find a valid target for the final bounce, it will instead travel 3 tiles deeper into the enemy side, unless blocked by terrain or the battlefield edges.
Level 2: Each bounce deals 120% ATK damage. (Unlocks at Level 91)
Level 3: Each bounce deals 130% ATK damage. (Unlocks at Level 151)
Level 4: Each bounce deals 140% ATK damage. (Unlocks at Level 211)
Increases ATK by 6% during battle. Dealing damage to enemies will increase ATK by an extra 0.6%, stacking up to 50 times.
Level 2: Increases ATK by 8% during battle. Dealing damage to enemies will increase ATK by an extra 0.8%, stacking up to 50 times.
Level 3: Increases ATK by 10% during battle. Dealing damage to enemies will increase ATK by an extra 1%, stacking up to 50 times.
Kulu gains extra ATK SPD and Ranged DEF during battle. If there are no enemies on Kulu's half of the battlefield, her ATK SPD increases by 40 and her Ranged DEF increases by 40. For each enemy present on Kulu's half of the battlefield, the buff values decrease by 10, down to 20. Other allies on Kulu's half of the battlefield receive a portion of these buffs, benefiting by 50% of their values.
Progression systems
When a battle starts, Kulu applies an explosive debuff to all enemies, increasing their damage taken by 10%, which lasts until the end of the battle. When an enemy with the explosive debuff is defeated, Kulu turns them into a doom bomb that detonates after 2s. The explosion deals 210% ATK damage to all units within 2 tiles, plus extra damage equal to 15% of the defeated enemy's initial HP. The extra damage cannot exceed 300% of Kulu's ATK.
Skins
Story
Early Life
Kulu chose her own name and even came up with Boomboom’s, suggesting she lacked someone to name or guide her early on. She styled her hair herself using magic, with help from Boomboom, which points to a largely independent upbringing. Her distorted perception of her mission and abilities stems from growing up isolated from other Hypogeans after her awakening. Additionally, his Info Banner mentions that she's under the thumb of Magister Merlin. This refers to how her immense power is carefully restrained and monitored, keeping her destructive impulses from running wild while she adapts to life among mortals.
Notable Bonds
- Zanie - Zanie acts very understanding from the beginning when she met Kulu, despite being a Hypogean, Zanie recognizes her abilities when it comes to demolishing things. * Elijah & Lailah - In exchange for ceasing to pressure Baelran about his activities as a Celestial, Elijah and Lailah decide to go after Kulu, hoping that her Hypogean nature will not resurface and can be guided down a good path. * Baelran - In ancient times, Baelran fought against a more complete version of Kulusta, a hypogean far more violent than Kulu, freeing the people under its control and destruction. In the present, Baelran understands that Kulu is an entirely different version. * Magister Merlin - Merlin decides not to seal Kulu away and instead allows her to join the community of Ironhold Bay. * Phraesto - In one of her interactions at the Mystical House, Kulu mentions that Boomboom told her there's an "annoying guy" living in the desert. While the identity of this individual is not confirmed, it's possible Boomboom was referring to Phraesto, who is known to reside there. * Harak - According to an Affinity Tale, an anonymous Hypogean claimed that if Harak and Kulu were to engage in a battle of wits, Kulu would win—thanks to Boomboom's support. * Berial - Berial is mentioned several times in the side quest "Boom! A Happy Life!" especially to compare the different forms of aesthetics that exist between the two.
Affinity Tales
- "Kulu" is the name she chose for herself because she thought it sounded cooler. By the way, Boomboom's name was also her creation.
- Kulu styled her own hair using magic and dye, with plenty of help from Boomboom.
- Kulu can't handle spicy food well, but that never stops her from choosing the extra spicy option whenever she can, because she thinks it adds to her flair.
- Boomboom can split indefinitely, devour other bombs, and bombard designated areas or targets. Still, he mainly uses his time to flatter Kulu about her strength and beauty.
- Kulu is formidable not just for the sheer power of her bombs, but for her uncanny ability to pinpoint the perfect destination spots and timing, ensuring maximum impact.
- According to an anonymous Hypogean, if Harak and Kulu ever had a battle of wits, Kulu would win hands down, thanks to Boomboom.
- Surprisingly, Kulu isn't a fan of fireworks. She finds the colors too flashy and weak for her taste.
- Kulu bought her clothes with the earnings from demolishing an old castle. In fact, most Hypogeans conjure their outfits with magic, but Boomboom never dares to point that out to her.
- Kulu's mistaken perception of her own abilities and mission stems from her lack of interaction with other Hypogeans since her awakening.
- Boomboom possesses the experiences and memories Kulu lacks, but rather than giving him an edge in other areas they simply make him even better at buttering her up.