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# Differences Between Regular and Shadow Ken

**Regular Ken:**

\+ Awakening Buff

\+ Allowed to use Burst more frequently for defensive measures 

\+ Deals above average damage on normal starters 

\+ Less interactions when burst is unavailable compared to S.Ken midscreen

-Low Health

-Reversal Super outside of Awakening is Fatal Recovery

**Shadow Ken:** 

\+ Immediate access to Spear Super

\+ Builds more meter due to shadow mechanics 

\+ Ability to lock burst more frequently 

\+ 1000 more health 

\+ Can double super more frequently in corner due to having awakening super. 

\+ Has some of if not the easiest Frenzy Routes in the game

 

-Less overall damage for BnBs that dont incorporate Frenzy