Hiro Kitazoe/Abilities

Kitazoe is a skilled and powerful Gunner, as befits a member of a former A-rank unit which maintains a high standing in B-rank despite the lack of planning before rank battles. Thanks to his high trion levels, he is one of the few Gunners capable of scoring by themselves, boasting an impressive total of 9728 usage points. His proficiency at high-angle shooting and exceptional range allow him to bombard multiple opponents at the very start of a round, although hit probability is low when he does not have a direct visual on the targets. They can also be used to spread chaos and demolish possible hiding spots, flushing out opponents for Masato Kageura to pick off. Their synergy is enhanced by the latter's Side Effect preventing him from being hit by accident. Kitazoe is also fully capable of providing support while his captain and he fight side by side, providing cover fire and whittling down the enemy's defenses with his high firepower. According to Sumiharu Inukai, his only weaknesses are his size, which makes him a big target, and his low mobility.

Kitazoe is proficient at multi-tasking, which he demonstrated by giving directions to Yuzuru Ema and Hikari Nire while assisting Kageura in combat. He was also praised for his ability to think on his feet, such as when advising Ema to snipe at the fusebox and then shooting at the light fixtures to counter Suzunari First's blackout strategy. His quick thinking does not subside even in the face of defeat: when coming face to face with Masataka Ninomiya he used what he knew to be his last moments before bailing out to support Kageura, while in round seven he made preparations to take out Yūma Kuga with an explosive round as soon as he suffered a lethal blow, a tactic which was also meant to create an escape route for Kageura. These and other instances are a testament to his ability to assess his odds against a particular opponent without letting his ego pollute his judgment.

Apart from holders of Side Effects, Kitazoe is tied with Reiji Kizaki as the strongest individual in Border outside of a trion body. He is also a good runner and a capable dancer.