Overview

Shuine is a fairly different Tem depending on which trait is used. Guardian is a unique support that assists allies much more from its trait than its techniques, safeguarding them from a large amount of negative effects. Immunity lets Shuine freely pivot into and sit in front of Toxic Tems, and is much more reliant on using its techniques to gain value. Shuine’s high speed stat can be useful for getting Sacrifice off before going down, allowing Shuine to get extra value before succumbing to its poor bulk.

(1.3 DUKE'S NOTES - A LOT OF THESE TOOLS GOT NERFED BUT SHUINE IS STILL A NICE BUFFING TEM. REALLY NICE SYNERGY WITH SAIPAT AND TATERU)

Shuine leaves a lot to be desired in terms of its base stat total, and its powerful offensive techniques, Crystal Bite and Water Cannon, are split between special and physical attack, so it's not a very effective damage-dealer, which is a shame, because its bulk is quite deplorable. Shuine's strength is in its fantastic trait, Guardian, and its access to a suite of strong support moves in Fluid Barrier, Quartz Shield, and Sacrifice.

Guardian is a completely unique trait, allowing Shuine's ally to buff its stats without worry of them being lowered, as well as preventing Cold, Burned, Poisoned, Doomed and Frozen. Note that Guardian does not prevent Sleep, Trapped, or Exhausted, so it will not protect you from, say, a Handcuffs Vulffy or a Cozy Net Arachnyte. Rage, the high-risk +4 attack, -3 defense setup technique, goes from being a liability to a huge boon when clicked next to a Shuine. 

Shuine's best ally on paper is Saipat, since Fluid Barrier activates Saipat's Amphibian trait. Pat and Golzy are both great Rage users. Also, Yowlar, the tank of tanks, surely appreciates Fluid Barrier, Quartz Shield, and Sacrifice. Toxics can give Shuine some offensive presence as well, with synergy on Water Cannon.