Keiji Claus (Uber Rare Cat)

Keiji Claus is an Uber Rare Cat introduced in version 10.1 that can be unlocked by playing the Rare Cat Capsule during the Xmas Gals Gacha Event. Version 11.0 added a True Form that targets Aku enemies and activates his Strengthen sooner.

Cat Unit # 584
Uber Rare Cat
Keiji Claus Maeda Christmas Maeda Christmas DX Keiji Claus Maeda Christmas Maeda Christmas DX

Evolution

Evolves into Maeda Christmas at level 10.

Evolves into Maeda Christmas DX at level 30 using Catfruit and XP.

Performance

+ Strengthens by 100% at 40% HP (50% HP in true form)
+ Resistant to Red enemies [Normal, Evolved]
+ Resistant to Red and Aku enemies [True]
+ Immune to waves

Pros

• Good health
• Cheap cost and short recharge time
• Fast attack rate

Cons

• Low range
• Low DPS before strengthening

Class
Class
Normal	Midranger & Tanker
Evolved		{{{EvolvedClass}}}
True	{{{TrueClass}}}

In order to classify Cat Units, see here

Strategy/Usage

Similarly to Maeda Keiji, this unit can be used as either a tank against its trait or as a generalist midranger. Keiji Claus, however, despite not being as strong as Immortal Keiji, he still has some advantages in form of better range, pre-TF stats and activating his Strengthen ability earlier than pre-TF Maeda Keiji.

Unlike Maeda, however, this unit faces competition as a tank, mainly from a Talented Ultimate Bondage Cat and Roe Cat. This restricts its usage further, making Keiji Claus an unnecessary addition in most cases, although it can still help in wave centered stages or as a replacement for the two aforementioned units if they haven't been obtained yet.

Even then, as a generalist, when compared to Immortal Keiji, their health is lower and, despite having the same damage as them, due to their Strengthen activating at 40%, not 50%, the overall generalist value is still lower, despite being viable still.

True Form added Aku targeting and increases his strengthen threshold, giving him a niche that not a lot of units have, being able to tank and dish out damage to Akus such as Aku Doge, Sinner Snache, and other peons. He's not the best at dealing with Cerberus Kids though do to their Freeze effect, which Medea Christmas DX does not have immunity to. He unfortunately lacks the ability to Shield Pierce, making him reliant on support to break the shields of enemies such as Le'Behemoth and Deathkory.

Description

Switch EN/JP

Cat Unit # 584		Uber Rare Cat
Keiji Claus
		EN Description
		Leading the charge in the war for Xmas! Gifts for good little warriors, and a sack 'o pain for bad kids! Tough vs Red, gets stronger after taking damage!
Maeda Christmas
		EN Description
		Have you heard about the warrior who loved Xmas so much a fully-decorated tree sprouted from his head? Tough vs Red, gets stronger after taking damage!
Maeda Christmas DX
		EN Description
		Fierce wargod with a festive fervor for holiday battle! Considered eccentric for his unusual taste in armor. Tough vs Red/Aku, gets stronger after taking damage!

Cat Unit # 584		Uber Rare Cat
前田サンタ慶次 (Maeda Santa Keiji)
		JP Script
		クリスマス限定スタイルの戦国武将 良い子にはプレゼントを届け、悪い子は袋詰めの刑にする 赤い敵に打たれ強く、体力減少で攻撃力大幅上昇
		EN Translation
		A Christmas-only style warlord delivers gifts to the good kids and sacks the bad ones Strong against red enemies, reduced stamina greatly increases attack power
前田クリス慶次 (Maeda Kurisu Keiji, Maeda Chris Keiji)
		JP Script
		クリスマスに起こった奇跡の物語 頭からクリスマスツリーが生えてきた戦国武将 赤い敵に打たれ強く、体力減少で攻撃力大幅上昇
		EN Translation
		The Story of a Christmas Miracle A warlord with a Christmas tree growing out of his head Strong against red enemies, reduced stamina greatly increases attack power
前田クリス慶次DX (Maeda Kurisu Keiji DX, Maeda Chris Keiji DX)
		JP Script
		聖夜の幻術に色鮮やかに馳せ参じた戦国武将 西洋の隈取を施したその姿は傾奇者にふさわしい 悪魔と赤い敵に打たれ強く、体力減少で攻撃力大幅上昇
		EN Translation
		The warlord who came to the holy night with vivid colors His appearance with western shades is worthy of an eccentric Strong against Demons and Red enemies, reduced stamina greatly increases attack power

Cost

• Chapter 1: 2,390¢
• Chapter 2: 3,585¢
• Chapter 3: 4,780¢

Upgrade Cost

	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
0x	0	9,800	14,800	21,800	42,500	64,300	93,200	118,000	197,400	513,500	1,075,300
1x	15,600	19,600	29,600	43,600	85,000	128,600	186,400	236,000	394,800	1,027,000	2,166,200
2x	23,400	29,400	44,400	65,400	127,500	192,900	279,600	354,000	592,200	1,540,500	3,249,300
3x	27,300	34,300	51,800	76,300	148,750	225,050	326,200	413,000	690,900	1,797,250	3,790,850
4x	31,200	39,200	59,200	87,200	170,000	257,200	372,800	472,000	789,600	2,054,000	4,332,400
Total XP Cost											14,614,050

• Level 30-49 upgrades cost Catseyes: 30-44 = 1 Catseye, 45-49 = 2 Catseyes

Stats

Keiji Claus
Health	Attack Power	Attack Range	Attack Frequency	Movement Speed	Knockback	Attack animation	Recharge Time
3,800 HP	975 damage (195 DPS)	300	150f5 seconds	8	2 times	11f0.37 seconds	77s - 68.2s
Health (Lv.30)	Attack Power (Lv.30)	Attack Type	Special Ability
64,600 HP	16,575 damage (3,315 DPS)	Area Attack	Only takes 1/4 damage from Red enemies; Attack power increases by 100% under 40% health; Immune to Waves.
Maeda Christmas
Health (Lv.30)	Attack Power (Lv.30)	Attack Range	Attack Frequency	Movement Speed	Knockback	Attack animation	Recharge Time
81,600 HP	22,100 damage (4,420 DPS)	300	150f5 seconds	8	2 times	11f0.37 seconds	77s - 68.2s
Lv.MAX		Attack Type	Special Ability
Lvl.50+70		Area Attack	Only takes 1/4 damage from Red enemies; Attack power increases by 100% under 40% health; Immune to Waves.
Maeda Christmas DX
Health (Lv.30)	Attack Power (Lv.30)	Attack Range	Attack Frequency	Movement Speed	Knockback	Attack animation	Recharge Time
81,600 HP	22,100 damage (4,420 DPS)	300	150f5 seconds	8	2 times	11f0.37 seconds	77s - 68.2s
Lv.MAX		Attack Type	Special Ability
Lvl.50+70		Area Attack	Only takes 1/4 damage from Red enemies and Aku enemies; Attack power increases by 100% under 50% health; Immune to Waves.

*First stats are 1st form's initial; other stats include 300% Empire of Cats Treasures; recharge time may vary.

*Time between attacks is the time from the attack's execution to the start of the next attack (includes backswing).

*For units with multi-hit attacks, attack animation is the part of the animation leading up to the first hit.

*Fruit Treasures not included.

*See this section to calculate Keiji Claus's stats.

Catfruit Evolution

x1	x5	x1	?	?	1,000,000

x1	x5
x1
	1,000,000

Appearance

• Normal Form: Maeda Keiji dressed as Santa. The tree on their head is replaced or covered by a Santa hat and the weapon he attacks with by a bag (implied to be) full of gifts.
• Evolved Form: Similarly to Wargod Keiji, it has a tree on its head, this time a Christmas tree, of course, with the Santa hat on top. Attacks with a candy cane.
• True Form: Looks exactly the same as his Evolved Form, except the unit is now in color. Keiji is colored yellow, the candy cane is red and white, he wears a frilly pink dress, pink mittens, the Christmas Tree is green with a white garland wrapping around it, decorated with pink and green ornaments, with a pink Santa hat on top.

Gallery

Maeda Christmas DX's spritesheet

Reference

• https://battlecats-db.com/unit/585.html

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