The Butterfly Effect refers to the way small changes can have huge implications. This is an apt temperament for Eternity Larva who, despite being merely a fairy, seems to possess something more. She is endowed with Fire Phase, symbolizing summer, and Sun Essence, due to her love of warmer climates.
The formless and passionate Fire Phase resists Wood Phase, because wood feeds fire, but it is weak to Water Phase, because water dampens fire.
The alluring and arrogant Sun Essence resists the diverse and uncooperative Star Essence, but it is weak to the cooperative and indecisive Moon Essence.
Eternity Larva's Spread Shot (a Touhou LW original). She attacks by releasing a foul-smelling odor from the horn-like appendage on her head. It in fact isn't a horn, but an organ that secretes unpleasant odors. This organ possessed by swallowtail butterfly larvae makes them unique among butterflies. It is thought that the larvae use it to intimidate and distract predators, and that the secretion contains a mixture of over fifty chemicals.
Solo
Smell Bullet
x10
Yin
Energy Bullet
Element: None
PWR
3.09
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Bird-Killer]
[Insect-Killer]
[Flower-Killer]
[Land of the Back Door-Killer]
[Slice]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 30% of Agility
[Self][Accuracy△]50% chance to apply Accuracy 1 level(s) UP buff to Self (2 turn(s)).
Solo
Intimidation Bullet
x2
Yin
1
Energy Bullet
Element: Fire
PWR
4.11
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Self][Focus▼]100% chance to apply Focus 1 level(s) DOWN debuff to Self (2 turn(s)).
Solo
Volatile Secretion Bullet
x2
Yang
1
Energy Bullet
Element: None
PWR
3.77
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Self][Focus▼]100% chance to apply Focus 1 level(s) DOWN debuff to Self (2 turn(s)).
Eternity Larva's Focus Shot (a Touhou LW original). She attacks by intimidating her foe with the eye-like patterns on her wings. The exact pattern varies, but the red marks on a swallowtail butterfly's wings are an example of eyespots. Their larvae are also unique in that they develop this pattern once they reach five years old. The eyespots effectively intimidate predators (especially birds) and serve as a decoy for their heads.
Solo
Eye Pattern Bullet
x6
Yin
Energy Bullet
Element: Sun
PWR
6.67
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Human-Killer]
[Shrine Maiden-Killer]
[Fairy-Killer]
[Tengu-Killer]
[Magician-Killer]
[Sure-Hit]Always hits regardless of Accuracy stat.
[Self][Agility△]50% chance to apply Agility 1 level(s) UP buff to Self (2 turn(s)).
Solo
Ocular Pattern Bullet
x1
Yin
1
Energy Bullet
Element: Fire
PWR
13.71
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 30% of DEF.
Solo
Mimicry Pattern Bullet
x1
Yang
2
Energy Bullet
Element: None
PWR
14.86
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Human-Killer]
[Shrine Maiden-Killer]
[Fairy-Killer]
[Tengu-Killer]
[Magician-Killer]
Solo
Intimidation Pattern Bullet
x1
Yang
2
Energy Bullet
Element: None
PWR
16
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Human-Killer]
[Shrine Maiden-Killer]
[Fairy-Killer]
[Tengu-Killer]
[Magician-Killer]
Solo
Decoy Pattern Bullet
x1
Yin
3
Energy Bullet
Element: Fire
PWR
17.14
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Slice]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 30% of Agility
Eternity Larva's Spell Card. She attacks by attaching fine scales to her foe. Butterfly wings are covered in these tiny scales, which are what form their unique patterns. As well as their ability to distract and intimidate predators, the scales are thought to have a number of different functions, such as regulating body temperature by absorbing or releasing heat. They're mainly made of cuticle, which can also be found in animal and human hair.
*Pre- and Post- effects assume max level. Effects per level can be viewed here.
Pre-Attack Spell Card Effects
Party's Agility 2 level(s) UP (3 turns).
Post-Attack Spell Card Effects
None
Solo
Scale Bullet
x14
Yin
Slash Bullet
Element: Fire
PWR
6.27
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Bird-Killer]
[Insect-Killer]
[Flower-Killer]
[Land of the Back Door-Killer]
[Self][Focus▼]100% chance to apply Focus 1 level(s) DOWN debuff to Self (2 turn(s)).
Solo
Vivid Scale Bullet
x4
Yin
1
Slash Bullet
Element: Fire
PWR
6.58
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Human-Killer]
[Shrine Maiden-Killer]
[Fairy-Killer]
[Tengu-Killer]
[Magician-Killer]
Solo
Structural Colored Scale Bullet
x4
Yin
2
Slash Bullet
Element: Sun
PWR
6.58
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Self][Accuracy△]100% chance to apply Accuracy 1 level(s) UP buff to Self (2 turn(s)).
Solo
Heat-Absorbing Scale Bullet
x4
Yin
2
Slash Bullet
Element: Sun
PWR
6.58
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Self][Yin ATK△]100% chance to apply Yin ATK 1 level(s) UP buff to Self (2 turn(s)).
Solo
Hiding Scale Bullet
x4
Yin
2
Slash Bullet
Element: Sun
PWR
6.58
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Self][Agility△]100% chance to apply Agility 1 level(s) UP buff to Self (2 turn(s)).
Eternity Larva's Spell Card. This mesmerizing attack renders her foes unable to distinguish between dreams and reality. Butterflies have long been thought to possess mystical qualities, with Zhuang Zhou's ''Dreams of Being a Butterfly'' being a famous tale based on that subject. Butterflies are spiritual creatures, a symbol of rebirth, and the subject of many songs and stories. Humans have admired the butterfly's beauty throughout history and they're said to be the most collected insect.
*Pre- and Post- effects assume max level. Effects per level can be viewed here.
Pre-Attack Spell Card Effects
Party's Spirit Power 0.75UP.
Post-Attack Spell Card Effects
None
All
Symbol of Dream Bullet
x16
Yin
Body Bullet
Element: Sun
PWR
3.2
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Bird-Killer]
[Insect-Killer]
[Flower-Killer]
[Land of the Back Door-Killer]
[Slice]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 50% of Agility
[Self][Focus▼]100% chance to apply Focus 1 level(s) DOWN debuff to Self (2 turn(s)).
All
Symbol of Revival Bullet
x4
Yin
1
Body Bullet
Element: Sun
PWR
4.39
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Bird-Killer]
[Insect-Killer]
[Flower-Killer]
[Land of the Back Door-Killer]
All
Symbol of Soul Bullet
x4
Yang
2
Body Bullet
Element: None
PWR
4.75
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Self][Agility△]100% chance to apply Agility 1 level(s) UP buff to Self (2 turn(s)).
All
Symbol of Death Bullet
x4
Yang
2
Body Bullet
Element: None
PWR
5.12
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Self][Agility△]100% chance to apply Agility 1 level(s) UP buff to Self (2 turn(s)).
Eternity Larva's Last Word. Strong-smelling citrus juice bursts forth in this attack. Citrus trees like the mandarin tree are evergreen, making them symbols of eternal youth and longevity. As a result, the fruit they bear is said to be a spiritual elixir that extends the lives of those who consume it, and is referred to as the ''fruit of ever-fragrant trees.'' According to the ancient chronicles of Japanese mythology, the ever-fragrant trees are found beyond the sea in the promised land of Tokoyo no Kuni. Since Tokoyo no Kuni is known as the land of the dead, the fruit of ever-fragrant trees may have some connection to the Yomotsuhegui, the food of the dead.
*Pre- and Post- effects assume max level. Effects per level can be viewed here.
Pre-Attack Spell Card Effects
Party's Yin ATK2 level(s) UP (2 turns).
Post-Attack Spell Card Effects
Recovers50% of party's HP.
Adds1 layer(s) to party's Barrier.
All
Evergreen Bullet
x20
Yin
Liquid Bullet
Element: Sun
PWR
8.23
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Bird-Killer]
[Insect-Killer]
[Flower-Killer]
[Land of the Back Door-Killer]
[Slice]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 50% of Agility
[Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 50% of DEF.
All
Tachibana Fruit Bullet
x5
Yin
1
Liquid Bullet
Element: Fire
PWR
8.78
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Human-Killer]
[Shrine Maiden-Killer]
[Fairy-Killer]
[Tengu-Killer]
[Magician-Killer]
All
Tachibana Juice Bullet
x5
Yin
1
Liquid Bullet
Element: Fire
PWR
8.05
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Bird-Killer]
[Insect-Killer]
[Flower-Killer]
[Land of the Back Door-Killer]
All
Eternal Evergreen Bullet
x4
Yin
2
Liquid Bullet
Element: Sun
PWR
9.14
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Human-Killer]
[Shrine Maiden-Killer]
[Fairy-Killer]
[Tengu-Killer]
[Magician-Killer]
[Slice]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 60% of Agility
[Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 60% of DEF.
All
Aromatic Evergreen Bullet
x4
Yin
2
Liquid Bullet
Element: Sun
PWR
8.23
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Self][Yin ATK△]100% chance to apply Yin ATK 1 level(s) UP buff to Self (2 turn(s)).
All
Tachibana Bullet
x3
Yin
3
Liquid Bullet
Element: Fire
PWR
9.75
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Insect-Killer]
[Flower-Killer]
[Land of the Back Door-Killer]
[Human-Killer]
[Shrine Maiden-Killer]
[Fairy-Killer]
[Tengu-Killer]
[Magician-Killer]
Character Ability
Capable of scattering scales
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Eternity Larva's ability as a swallowtail butterfly fairy. It truly is an ability fit for a butterfly. However, it seems she also has the powerful ability to manipulate lifeforce.
Fairies and lifeforce are fundamentally linked, and it's possible to say that fairies are creatures made of lifeforce. Seeing as they aren't particularly powerful, nor are they especially knowledgeable, they've never been seen as dangerous. That is why it's almost impossible to believe that the miraculous display that Eternity Larva and Clownpiece showed at Hakurei Shrine was accomplished by just two fairies. It's reasonable to assume that this was only possible because Eternity Larva's power is so compatible with Clownpiece's Lunatic Torch, which also draws its power from lifeforce.
Even among fairies, Eternity Larva is mysterious. The secret god Okina Matara, who herself is quite the mystery, suspects Eternity Larva may be one of her rivals, the God of Eternal Night. Whether or not she's right is impossible to say, but it certainly makes one question the link between fairies and gods.
The God of Eternal Night is also known as the god of Tokoyo no Kuni, described as a silkworm-like insect that lives in a citrus tree. It seems plausible that they could be a swallowtail butterfly larva... It may not be possible to dismiss Eternity Larva's claims that she'll ''become the god of the new world'' as rambling induced by midsummer heat and the power of the back door.
When using Boost, party's Yin ATK 1 level UP (1 turn).
When using Graze, party's Yin DEF 1 level UP (1 turn).
Eternity Larva was released on December 9, 2022 in Prayer “Butterfly of Blue Skies”.
Mere Butterfly or something much greater? With her gentle facade, Eternity Larva seems like nothing more than a simple Butterfly Fairy; the first to be defeated during the Four Seasons incident. Behind the guise of a fairy however, lies something much older, that not even Okina has quite been able to understand. The presence of an ancient god who presides over an everlasting world.
No way that’s true, right?
Whatever her true nature, Eternity takes on the role of a Support-class Friend here in Touhou Lost Word, helping Yin-focused teams excel with various buffs to power their attacks.
As an Offensive Support
Buffs team ACC, Yin ATK, and Agility
Minor team Spirit P support via Spell Card 2
Inflicts Quick on herself via Skill 2 to ensure her Spell Card debuffs go first
As a Defensive Support and Tank
Buffs team Yin DEF and Yang DEF
Recovers team Barriers through Skill 3 and Last Word
Recovers Team HP after Last Word
Takes 25% less damage from Fairies and Sun bullets (Hellooo Sunny Milk)
As an Attacker
Bullet lines feature Sun and Fire breaks
50% chance of boosting ACC when attacked, or a guaranteed ACC up when using Spread Shot
Minor self supply of Spirit P
Story Card Recommendations
(Card recommendations last updated on May 20, 2023)
You won’t be using Eternity for very much outside of Fire and Sun breaks. With that in mind, The Witch of Scarlet Dreams will keep her Spirit P levels healthy so you can keep firing on full cylinders. If you’re looking to deal damage with her for any reason, Mysterious Sword Master boosts her first Spell Card by 50%, while Stand-In Shrine Maiden boosts her second Spell Card by 50% and increases her Crit ACC, while serving as a Yin ATK stick.
With her Last Word consisting solely of Liquid, players can go with either Resort Stars or Frozen-Over Gensokyo to boost her output. For the well equipped, Beach Sanshoku Geidontei also has the additional benefit of reducing enemy Yang DEF, should you happen to have any Yang attackers handy.
Character Skill Level Up Recommendations
Players will want to go with Eternity’s bread and butter Skill 3, Life Regeneration to get everyone’s Accuracy up to suitable levels while throwing in some Barrier support. Skill 2, Rapid Growth can come next to help her hit 2 Spirit P immediately to lay down Sun and Fire breaks. Skill 1, True Metamorphosis completes the defensive array with Yin and Yang DEF buffs that also enable Heavy hitters.
Character Strengths
Supports Yin teams via buffs
Eternity keeps her team running via buffs to ACC and Yin ATK. She also buffs Agility as well as Yin and Yang DEF to help with Slicing and Heavy bullets.
Defensive options keep teams going strong
Eternity can recover both Barriers and HP for her teammates, keeping them going through long firefights.
Character Weaknesses
Zero Anomaly Interactions
Where most modern characters can manipulate Anomalies in some way through buffs or breaks, Eternity stands out like a sore thumb with no interactions with Anomalies whatsoever. Her simple nature means you’ll be sticking to your bread and butter when it comes to her.
Lacks offensive power
Element breaks aside, Eternity doesn't contribute very much in the way of damage, due to her lack of notable Killers and Crit enhancements.
Character Change Effect
