Maeda Keiji (Uber Rare Cat)

Maeda Keiji is an Uber Rare Cat that was added in Version 2.0.9 and can be unlocked by playing the Rare Cat Capsule during the Sengoku Wargods Vajiras event. In Version 2.2.9, it received a stat boost. True Form added in Version 5.0 increases his health, range, attack rate, and triggers the strengthen ability when his health is below 50% instead of 30%. Talents were added in Version 9.0.

Cat Unit # 072
Uber Rare Cat
Maeda Keiji Wargod Keiji Immortal Keiji Maeda Keiji Wargod Keiji Immortal Keiji

Evolution

Evolves into Wargod Keiji at level 10.

Evolves into Immortal Keiji at level 30 using Catfruit and XP.

Performance

+ Resistant to Black enemies
+ Strengthens by 100% at 30% health (50% in True Form)
+ Immune to Waves [Evolved, True]

Pros

• Area Attack
• Very cheap and short recharge time
• High health [Evolved, True]
• Fast attack rate [True]
• Great DPS [True]
• Good range for a tank [True]

Cons

• Somewhat low movement speed
• Low DPS when not strengthened [Normal, Evolved]

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

In order to classify Cat Units, see here

Classification does not include Talents

Strategy/Usage

Keiji, being a tanky and disposable anti-Black cat, has a very good niche, seeing how most of the XP stages exclusively feature Black enemies, making him a mid-range tanker, allowing you to stall while gaining the money to send out other cats. Where Keiji shines are in events and stages like Le'Grim Strikes (Old), Black Premonition, Dark Descent and others.

Though his wave immunity isn't as important as his resistance, he is able to provide some damage output (with meatshielding) in wave-heavy stages. This also allows Keiji to become a prime counter to Two Can.

True Form

Immortal Keiji's improved health, attack rate, range and strengthen makes him much more efficient for what he does. He is able to deal a hefty amount of damage as well as being very tanky for his cost and recharge, along with having great synergy with Bombercat. If you have any Cats that have massive damage against Black enemies (ideally Ring Girl Cat/Pizza Cat), almost all of the XP Stages can be effectively cleared.

Talents

Keiji's talents are all very straight-forward. Resist Weaken is situational as always, while everything else is a simple and direct improvement to Keiji's performance. It is recommended to go for health first, as it directly impacts how long Keiji can stay on the field. However, Strengthen and Attack Up also improves Keiji’s use by a large margin, ensuring he deals more than significant damage before death.

Cat Combos

Combo Name	Cats	Combo Effect
Choppers Unit Attack UP (Sm)
Choppers (斧の達人)		Unit Attack UP (Sm)
In Bloom "Freeze" Effect UP (Sm)
In Bloom (オハナガサイタ)		"Freeze" Effect UP (Sm)
Blossoming "Resistant" Effect UP (Sm)
Blossoming (花見)		"Resistant" Effect UP (Sm)

Description

Switch EN/JP

Cat Unit # 072		Uber Rare Cat
Maeda Keiji
		EN Description
		A warrior that was transformed by the Legendary Cat Armour into a Tiger-type General. (Area Attack) Resistant to Black, more damage when hurt.
Wargod Keiji
		EN Description
		The Legendary Cat Armor evolved and sprouted a Cherry Tree from his head (Area Attack) Resistant to Black, more damage when hurt.
Immortal Keiji
		EN Description
		As the cherries blossom, so does Keiji's battle fury. Resistant to Black, immune to Wave attacks. Area attacks grow stronger as he takes damage.

Cat Unit # 072		Uber Rare Cat
前田慶次 (Maeda Keiji)
		JP Script
		伝説の武具「にゃん籠手」の呪いによって 虎の姿へと変えられた戦国武将（範囲攻撃） 黒い敵に打たれ強く、体力減少で攻撃力大幅上昇
		EN Translation
		A sengoku warrior who takes a tiger form due to a curse from the legendary armor 'Nyankagote' (Area Attack). High defense against Black enemies.
武神・前田慶次 (Bushin・Maeda Keiji, Battle God - Maeda Keiji)
		JP Script
		伝説の武具「にゃん籠手」の呪いによって 頭から桜の木が生えてきた（範囲攻撃） 黒い敵に打たれ強く、体力減少で攻撃力大幅上昇
		EN Translation
		A sakura tree has grown from his head due to the curse from the legendary armor 'Nyankagote' (Area Attack). High defense against Black enemies.
憤怒の武神・前田慶次 (Fundo no Bushin・Maeda Keiji, Battle God of Anger - Maeda Keiji)
		JP Script
		咲き誇った桜は武将の意思を奪い破壊の衝動へと 駆り立てる。黒い敵に打たれ強く、体力減少で 攻撃力大幅上昇。波動ダメージを無効にする（範囲攻撃）
		EN Translation
		The cherry blossoms in full bloom sap the will of the warlord and give way to the urge to destroy Strongly struck by black enemies, with reduced strength Attack power greatly increased. Negates wave damage (range attack).

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
5x	35,100	44,100	66,600	98,100	191,250	289,350	419,400	531,000	888,300	2,310,750	4,873,950
Total XP Cost											19,488,000

• Level 30-59 upgrades cost Catseyes: 30-44 and 50-54 = 1 Catseye, 45-49 and 55-59 = 2 Catseyes

Stats

• Standard
• Detailed

Maeda Keiji
Health	Attack Power	Attack Range	Attack Frequency	Movement Speed	Knockback	Attack animation	Recharge Time
1,500 HP	650 damage (102.63 DPS)	250	190f 6.33 seconds	8	2 times	11f 0.37s (50f 1.67s backswing)	76.67 ~ 67.87 seconds
Health (Lv.30)	Attack Power (Lv.30)	Attack Type	Special Ability
25,500 HP	11,050 damage (1,744.74 DPS)	Area Attack	Resistant to Black enemies Strengthens by 100% at 30% health
Wargod Keiji
Health (Lv.30)	Attack Power (Lv.30)	Attack Range	Attack Frequency	Movement Speed	Knockback	Attack animation	Recharge Time
64,600 HP	22,100 damage (3,489.47 DPS)	250	190f 6.33 seconds	8	2 times	11f 0.37s (50f 1.67s backswing)	76.67 ~ 67.87 seconds
Lv.MAX		Attack Type	Special Ability
Lv.60+70		Area Attack	Resistant to Black enemies Strengthens by 100% at 30% health Immune to Waves
Immortal Keiji
Health (Lv.30)	Attack Power (Lv.30)	Attack Range	Attack Frequency	Movement Speed	Knockback	Attack animation	Recharge Time
98,600 HP	22,100 damage (6,027.27 DPS)	320	110f 3.67 seconds	8	2 times	11f 0.37s (50f 1.67s backswing)	76.67 ~ 67.87 seconds
Lv.MAX		Attack Type	Special Ability
Lv.60+70		Area Attack	Resistant to Black enemies Strengthens by 100% at 50% health Immune to Waves
{{{Fourth Form name}}}
Health (Lv.60)	Attack Power (Lv.60)	Attack Range	Attack Frequency	Movement Speed	Knockback	Attack animation	Recharge Time
{{{Hp fourth}}}	{{{Atk Power fourth}}}	{{{Atk Range fourth}}}	{{{Attack Frequency fourth}}}	{{{Movement Speed fourth}}}	{{{Knockback fourth}}}	{{{Attack Animation fourth}}}	{{{Recharging Time fourth}}}
Lv.MAX		Attack Type	Special Ability
Lv.60+70		{{{Attack type fourth}}}	{{{Special Ability fourth}}}

*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 Maeda Keiji's stats.

Stats Modifier
Natural Level 60 Plus Level 70 Health Treasure 300 Attack Treasure 300 Decimal Places [DPS] 0
Advanced Options Health (%) 0 Attack (%) 0 100% Health Treasure Effect (%) 50 100% Attack Treasure Effect (%) 50 Base Stats Growth (%) 20 1st Reduced Growth Reduction (%) 50 Level 60 2nd Reduced Growth Reduction (%) 50 Level 80 3rd Reduced Growth Reduction (%) 0 Level 999

Normal Form Maeda Keiji Effects/Talents Health (%) 0 Attack (%) 0 Level HP AP DPS Attack Cycle 190 190f 6.33 seconds Initial 60 + 70 1,500 1,500 1,500 650 650 650 102.63157894737 102 102 Attack Animation 129f + 11f + 50f 10 10,500 4,550 718 Attack Range 250 60+70 64,875 28,112 4,438 Attack Type Area Attack Recharge Time 76.67 ~ 67.87 seconds Knockback 2 times Movement Speed 8 Cost (¢) Abilities Ch. 1 Ch. 2 Ch. 3 Multi Hit (650650{{{Normal Hit 1 Note}}} + 00{{{Normal Hit 2 Note}}}) Resistant to Black enemies Strengthens by 100% at 30% health 2,390 3,585 4,780

Evolved Form Wargod Keiji Effects/Talents Health (%) 0 Attack (%) 0 Level HP AP DPS Attack Cycle 190 190f 6.33 seconds Initial 60 + 70 3,800 3,800 3,800 1,300 1,300 1,300 205.26315789474 205 205 Attack Animation 129f + 11f + 50f 20 45,600 15,600 2,463 Attack Range 250 60+70 164,350 56,225 8,877 Attack Type Area Attack Recharge Time 76.67 ~ 67.87 seconds Knockback 2 times Movement Speed 8 Cost (¢) Abilities Ch. 1 Ch. 2 Ch. 3 Multi Hit (1,3001,300{{{Evolved Hit 1 Note}}} + 00{{{Evolved Hit 2 Note}}}) Resistant to Black enemies Strengthens by 100% at 30% health Immune to Waves 2,390 3,585 4,780

True Form Immortal Keiji Talent Orbs Health (%) 0 Attack (IS) 0 Effects/Talents Health (%) 0 Attack (%) 0 Level HP AP DPS Attack Cycle 110 110f 3.67 seconds Initial 60 + 70 5,800 5,800 5,800 1,300 1,300 1,300 354.54545454545 354 354 Attack Animation 49f + 11f + 50f 30 98,600 22,100 6,027 Attack Range 320 60+70 250,850 56,225 15,334 Attack Type Area Attack Recharge Time 76.67 ~ 67.87 seconds Knockback 2 times Movement Speed 8 Cost (¢) Abilities Ch. 1 Ch. 2 Ch. 3 Multi Hit (1,3001,300{{{True Hit 1 Note}}} + 00{{{True Hit 2 Note}}}) Resistant to Black enemies Strengthens by 100% at 50% health Immune to Waves 2,390 3,585 4,780

Ultra Form ??? Talent Orbs Health (%) 0 Attack (IS) 0 Effects/Talents Health (%) 0 Attack (%) 0 Level HP AP DPS Attack Cycle 110 110f 3.67 seconds Initial 60 + 70 5,800 5,800 5,800 1,300 1,300 1,300 354.54545454545 354 354 Attack Animation 49f + 11f + 50f 60 ? ? ? Attack Range 320 60+70 250,850 56,225 15,334 Attack Type Area Attack Recharge Time 76.67 ~ 67.87 seconds Knockback 2 times Movement Speed 8 Cost (¢) Abilities Ch. 1 Ch. 2 Ch. 3 Multi Hit (1,3001,300{{{Ultra Hit 1 Note}}} + 00{{{Ultra Hit 2 Note}}}) None 2,390 3,585 4,780

• HP = Health ; AP = Attack Power ; DPS = Damage Per Second ; 2 Movement Speed = 1 Range/f
• f = frame ; 30f = 1 second ; Attack Animation = Idle + Foreswing + Backswing (f)
• Catseye, User Rank and game progress are essential to achieving max level, see here for details.
• See here to understand Treasure effects.

Catfruit Evolution

True Form

Ultra Form

	Wargod Keiji
	Immortal Keiji True Form evolution increases all traits, and allows greater attack power gains.

True Form

Ultra Form

	Immortal Keiji
	? ?

x3	x8
x4	x6
x4	1,000,000
True Form evolution increases all traits, and allows greater attack power gains.

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Talents

• Attack Up: Upgrades strengthen attack power by 23%, improves by 3% per level up to 50% (Total Cost: 175 NP)
• Resist Weaken: Reduces weaken duration by 16%, improves by 6% per level up to 70% (Total Cost: 175 NP)
• Cost Down: Reduces cost by 30/45/60¢ per level up to 300/450/600¢ (Total Cost: 175 NP)
• Defense Buff: Upgrades health by 2% per level up to 20% (Total Cost: 175 NP)
• Attack Buff: Upgrades attack power by 2% per level up to 20% (Total Cost: 175 NP)

Appearance

• Normal Form: Looks like a Bengal tiger and is carrying a large Japanese-style tobacco pipe. A small plant is growing on his head. There is a small Cat on his left paw.
• Evolved Form: Now has a pink cherry tree on his head. The cherry tree drops pink flower blossoms. His tobacco pipe has been replaced with a larger axe. The small Cat on his paw is still there.
• True Form: The pink cherry tree from Wargod Keiji appears to have been cut down, and is now being used as a weapon. The Cat on his left paw has gained two stripes on the side of its face, and it bears the expression of the Crazed Cats (despite not actually being Crazed).

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Existence Elsewhere

Princess Punt Sweets

Maeda Keiji's gloves can be obtained in Princess Punt Sweets by rolling the collab's gacha.

Icon	Model

Shoumetsu Toshi

Maeda Keiji and its evolution appear in Shoumetsu Toshi as a wood type unit introduced in the second collaboration between the two games. It appears in the collaboration gacha during the event duration and can only be obtained through it.

前田慶次 (Maeda Keiji)		武神・前田慶次 (Bushin・Maeda Keiji, Battle God - Maeda Keiji)
Stats At Level 35		Stats At Level 99
Rarity	★4	★5
Health	1,306	2,543
Attack	644	1,288
Recovery	105	171
Single Skill	Performs a wood attribute attack equal to x4 your attack power When HP is MAX, attack becomes x6
Leadership Skill	Attack power of allied wood attribute souls is increased by 2

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Trivia

• Prior to Version 4.0, Keiji lacked the Strengthen ability and prior to Version 9.7, it lacked Wave Immunity.
• Prior to Version 4.7, Maeda Keiji was a part of another Cat Combo called The First Vajiras.
• Maeda Keiji was the nephew of Maeda Toshiie. Both were historical figures of the Sengoku period of feudal Japan.

Reference

• https://battlecats-db.com/unit/073.html

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