Pinot Noir Cookie
SSRThe well-aged priest and abbot of the D'vine Abbey, Pinot Noir Cookie. The sharpness and delicacy of his youth have matured over time, turning him into a rather inscrutable middle-aged Cookie. Rumor has it that he controls shadow serpents that he collected from the darkness beneath thick teraces of grape vines.
Base Stats
- Attack
- 133
- Defense
- 60
- HP
- 2790
- Crit Rate
- 1000
- Crit Damage
- 5000
- Accuracy
- 100
- Avoidance
- 100
- Focus
- 100
- Resist
- 100
- Speed
- 3.5
Skill
Shadow Bind
Chain
Fires a chain of shadow bullets, dealing damage to enemies and reducing incoming healing. Unleashes shadows, protecting allies from Lift and granting Rapid Fire Synergy.
How to Use Pinot Noir Cookie
Pinot Noir Cookie is a Dark Supporter with SSR rarity. Supporters amplify the rest of the team through buffs, healing, or debuffs. Keep Pinot Noir Cookie in the backline and build the lineup around the synergy type it provides. Its skill “Shadow Bind” is the buff or debuff your damage dealers rely on.
Stats Analysis
Pinot Noir Cookie has 1 of 18 base Attack among all Supporter Cookies, 1 of 18 base HP, 1 of 18 base Defense and 6 of 18 movement Speed. These numbers decide how it fits a lineup:
As a Supporter, the stat spread matters less than the buffs it provides — but HP keeps it alive long enough to keep those buffs active.
Skill & Playstyle
The skill “Shadow Bind” is a Chain synergy attack with a range of 4.25. Chain effects bounce between enemies, so the skill stays valuable against groups and boss adds. It is the main reason to build a team around Pinot Noir Cookie, so upgrade the skill alongside the Cookie whenever resources allow.
How Pinot Noir Cookie Compares
Among Supporter Cookies, Pinot Noir Cookie competes with Pomegranate Cookie, Onion Cookie and . Its Dark element and Chain skill make it different from them: it amplifies the whole team rather than carrying damage itself. Choose Pinot Noir Cookie when your team needs exactly what it provides, and pick a peer when the fight calls for their strengths instead.
Best Team & Synergy Partners
Pinot Noir Cookie works best with Cookies that share or complete its synergy types (Chain, Rapid Fire). The partners below are calculated from real in-game data, not guesses.
Skating Queen Cookie
Provides Chain for Pinot Noir Cookie
Melon Soda Cookie
Needs Rapid Fire from Pinot Noir Cookie
Space Doughnut's Royal Excellence
Needs Rapid Fire from Pinot Noir Cookie
Strawberry Crepe Cookie
Needs Rapid Fire from Pinot Noir Cookie
Lime Cookie
Provides Chain for Pinot Noir Cookie
Dr. Wasabi Cookie
Needs Rapid Fire from Pinot Noir Cookie
Synergy Breakdown
Synergy types decide how skills connect with the rest of the team. Pinot Noir Cookie benefits from Chain and provides Rapid Fire. When these are active, the whole lineup gets stronger without spending extra resources. Check the Best Team & Synergy Partners section for the Cookies that trigger them.
Recommended Team
The strongest lineup around Pinot Noir Cookie combines the Cookie with partners that complete its synergy: Pinot Noir Cookie, Skating Queen Cookie, Melon Soda Cookie, Space Doughnut's Royal Excellence, Strawberry Crepe Cookie. This core activates the synergies Pinot Noir Cookie needs and keeps the roles balanced — a durable frontline, reliable damage and support coverage.
Best Game Modes
Pinot Noir Cookie is a launch-meta staple. It works in story stages, Arena and boss fights, and is worth keeping in your main lineup for most content.
Upgrade Priority
As an SSR Cookie, Pinot Noir Cookie is a core long-term investment. Level it with your main team and star it up whenever duplicates arrive.
CookieRun: Crumble FAQ
Is Pinot Noir Cookie good in CookieRun: Crumble?
Pinot Noir Cookie ranks — in the LDPlayer launch tier list. It plays as a Supporter Cookie with the Dark element, and its skill “Shadow Bind” decides how it fits your team.
Who should I pair with Pinot Noir Cookie?
Pair Pinot Noir Cookie with Skating Queen Cookie, Melon Soda Cookie and Space Doughnut's Royal Excellence — the teammates that unlock its strongest lineup. Each pick is explained in the Best Team & Synergy Partners section above.
Should I upgrade Pinot Noir Cookie?
Yes. Pinot Noir Cookie is a top-rarity Cookie whose star grades scale well, so it deserves level and star investment in your main lineup.
What is the best team for Pinot Noir Cookie?
Build around Pinot Noir Cookie with the partners listed under Best Team & Synergy Partners — most importantly Skating Queen Cookie, Melon Soda Cookie and Space Doughnut's Royal Excellence. That core activates its synergy types while keeping frontline, damage and support balanced.
How does Pinot Noir Cookie compare with other Supporter Cookies?
Pinot Noir Cookie has 1 of 18 base Attack and 1 of 18 base HP among Supporter Cookies. Its Dark element and Chain skill give it a clear identity: a force multiplier that makes the rest of the team stronger.
What is the best build for Pinot Noir Cookie?
Max level and star grade are the foundation of any Pinot Noir Cookie build. Then equip Oven gear with Attack for a damage role or HP/Defense for a frontline role, and keep the skill leveled. The stats table above shows where its growth is strongest.
Is Pinot Noir Cookie good for F2P players?
Pinot Noir Cookie is a top-rarity Cookie, so it is strong but harder to star up without spending. Use it as a main carry while building lower-rarity supports around it.