Rate date

I personally don't know how to rate him now because we need some time and upgrades to understand it. I am pretty sure though that with his full set he is 5*. It still remains to be seen whether his f2p version is up to the task...

His special unit I think it’s hybrid use both muskets & cavalry adaptability from my test for sometime in my Oda it’s deal significant less damage than Rain-Cov Teppo average 300~500 > 200~400 and Ieyasu also deal less dmg while using mounted archer.

He adapted Motochika's active for Muskets (less impressive dmg with no side-effect), and has Motonari's set-up with mounted ranged troops. Because most cav units cannot attack again, he feels like a lesser game-shifter (not changer) and should deal the last blow for a chance to attack twice.

His set cannot be completed, right? That handicaps him a bit since his full potential is lowered compared to his version in Namioka.

He doesn't seem to have a good set-up to be a strong musketeer (a mix of Mitsuhide and Kazumasu's skills), but looks like he's meant to be a fast and mobile support, but Motonari's active performs better and Motonari can be a mobile gen with his last passive.

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By the way, if your Masamune doesn't have his MT unit equipped, or perhaps any unit for that matter, the game gives you a generic version with lvl 2 / 3 MT and no equipment.

I see that few people appreciate his power and I am still the only one who gave him 5*

But mark my words, gentlemen , this guy will be one of the most powerful generals in the game when properly upgraded and equipped.

It is not just his active skill. As in case of Motonari it is a combination of different factors. First and foremost it is his unit. If a theory that both Archer and Cavalry adaptability are needed to command Mounted Teppo most efficiently is correct (and I think it is correct) then Date Masamune is the best general for Mounted Teppo. And this unit is definitely one of the best units of the game. And, besides, it is his specialized unit after all. Then he has both - one Terrain bonus (forest) and one bonus for commanding Teppo. His active is quite good, but unlike Mori's it is less consistent (because both- weak hits and critical attacks are possible). And after obtaining his first 30 fragments we are not at the mercy of RNG anymore. So we have a clear way to upgrade him. Last but not least, we have plenty of different equipment for Teppo generals: Tenka Fubu, 3 days reign, daughter of Lightning God, One-eyed Dragon. Out of all these pieces it is possible to assemble a very potent set for Date.

If I'm being honest, without his entire item set (the dagger is locked under IAP Battlepass) he is not worth it.

With his completed item set I rate him tied for second best musketeer under Oda Nobunaga.

On the Horse with bazooka in hands even with only few stars and without shinny- crappy Armour for me personally he is still like a Doenitz in the Water.