Samurai Elite

Samurai Elites are fearsome soldiers serving in the United Cities armies. These Samurai can exclusively be found guarding Emperor Tengu in the Faction Throne in Heft (and notably, exclusively Scorchlanders). They have extremely high combat stats, making them deadlier than even the Elite Hunters.

There are in total 5 of them guarding Emperor Tengu under default Heft, or with only 3 of them if Heft is malnourished.

They wear [High] armour (10% chance of [Specialist]) and have weapons manufactured by Skeleton Smiths or Edgewalkers.

Statistics[]

Scorchlander

Statistics

Attributes		Level
	Strength	73.8 – 79.2
	Toughness	82 – 88
	Dexterity	90.2 – 96.8
	Perception	-2 – 4

Weapon Skills		Level
	Katanas	82 – 88
	Sabres	82 – 88
	Hackers	82 – 88
	Heavy Weapons	82 – 88
	Blunt	82 – 88
	Polearms	82 – 88

Combat Skills		Level
	Melee Attack	82 – 88
	Melee Defence	82 – 88
	Dodge	6.6 – 13.8
	Martial Arts	5.5 – 11.5

Ranged Skills		Level
	Turrets	82 – 88
	Crossbows	-2 – 4
	Precision Shooting	82 – 88

Thievery Skills		Level
	Stealth	-2.4 – 4.8
	Lockpicking	-2 – 4
	Thievery	-2 – 4
	Assassination	42.5

Athletic Skills		Level
	Athletics	98.4 – 105.6
	Swimming	82 – 88

Science Skills		Level
	Field Medic	82 – 88
	Engineer	-2 – 4
	Robotics	-2 – 4
	Science	1

Trade Skills		Level
	Weapon Smith	-2.4 – 4.8
	Armour Smith	-2.4 – 4.8
	Crossbow Smith	1
	Labouring	0.8
	Farming	0.8
	Cooking	0.8

Stats randomize by 3

The Statistics here are taken from FCS.
Skills will be multiplied by the racial multiplier. Players should also be aware that non-player characters also level up while fighting.

Trivia[]

Samurai Elites have some of the highest combat stats in Kenshi. Their stats equal that of Esata (Without the racial multipliers) the Stone Golem as well as the Holy Lord Phoenix.
If enough Samurai Elites are killed and Tengu is knocked unconscious (and gets back up still in his throne room) he can spawn new Samurai Elites in.