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Fujiwara no Mokou (Defiant Blue Phoenix)

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Ultra Fes
Defiant Blue Phoenix

Stats

Health
5500
Agility
705
Yang ATK
1855
Yang DEF
1860
Yin ATK
695
Yin DEF
1135

Races

Element Type Chart

Eijitsu
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Eijitsu (a Touhou LW original) refers to a subsun, an optical phenomenon that appears as a glowing spot below the real sun. This is an apt temperament for this world's Mokou, a phoenix who has fallen to the ground. For some reason, it seems to be highly restrained due to interference by the colossal system of the Capital.

This temperament is specialized to solely resist Moon Essence.
sun_neutral
Sun
moon_weak
Moon
fire_neutral
Fire
water_neutral
Water
wood_neutral
Wood
metal_neutral
Metal
earth_neutral
Earth
star_neutral
Star

Character Shots

The Spread Shot of Fujiwara no Mokou from the Lunar Base (a Touhou LW original). She focuses her flames and fires them like a laser beam. According to one theory, Mokou's ability to produce flames is just one of the youjutsu she has acquired over the many years of her life. However, the exact mechanics of how these flames are produced is unknown. This world's Mokou can't seem to use this ability freely, perhaps due to her ability being sealed, and so resorts to using a piece of equipment called a fire starter for assistance. Even Mokou feels the heat of her flames, but the fire starter absorbs heat from its user to cool them down. It then uses the absorbed heat to strengthen Mokou's flames.
Solo
Imperfect Directive Laser
x13 Yang
Solo
Imperfect Directive Fire Laser
x2 Yin 1
Solo
Imperfect Directive Light Laser
x2 Yang 1
Solo
Imperfect Directive High-Heat Laser
x1 Yang 1
Solo
Imperfect Directive Red-Hot Laser
x1 Yin 2
Solo
Imperfect Directive Heat-Emitting Laser
x1 Yin 3
The Focus Shot of Fujiwara no Mokou from the Lunar Base (a Touhou LW original). She releases blue flames that cover the battlefield. ''May Day'' is a day on which workers commission for higher wages, while ''mayday'' is a message sent to request aid. This attack, however, is named after neither. Instead, it gets its name from the May Day Offensive, during which this world's Mokou used the attack for the first time. That day's battle has already faded into history, and Mokou no longer speaks of it.
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May Day Offensive Memory Fuel
x8 Yang
All
Old Memory Fuel
x2 Yang 1
All
Disdained Memory Fuel
x2 Yang 1
All
Regretful Memory Fuel
x1 Yin 2
All
Confession Memory Fuel
x1 Yin 2
All
Traumatic Memory Fuel
x1 Yin 3

Character Spell Cards

Available
Available
Limit Break 1
Limit Break 2
Limit Break 3
A Spell Card of Fujiwara no Mokou from the Lunar Base. This is an attack of an immortal. Fujiwara no Mokou is undoubtedly human, but people of Hourai are more accurately described as youkai. As such, Mokou's appearance and thoughts are human-like, but her physical composition and nature are distinctly non-human. That's right. She's like a doll made to look human.
*Pre- and Post- effects assume max level. Effects per level can be viewed here.
Pre-Attack Spell Card Effects
Party's Yang DEF 2 level(s) UP (3 turns).
Inflicts 2 layer(s) of Barrier Status: Burn to self (3 turns).
Post-Attack Spell Card Effects
Adds 1 layer(s) to party's Barrier.
Solo
Fake Paradise Bullet
x17 Yang
Solo
Theorized Paradise Bullet
x4 Yang 1
Solo
Imitation Paradise Bullet
x3 Yang 2
Solo
Synthetic Paradise Bullet
x3 Yang 2
Solo
Imagined Paradise Bullet
x3 Yang 2
Solo
Fantasy Paradise Bullet
x2 Yang 3
A Spell Card of Fujiwara no Mokou from the Lunar Base. There are records that tell of a human boy named Mizunoe no Uranoshimako and his visit to the Lunar Capital. Making his visit possible was Watatsuki no Toyohime, who has the ability to connect the sea (the moon) and mountains (the Earth). In Taoism, Hourai is the name of the mountain where the divine immortals live. The mountain itself sits upon the back of a giant spirit turtle, which swims in the Eastern sea, and it shares its origins with the Dragon Palace from Japanese myth.
*Pre- and Post- effects assume max level. Effects per level can be viewed here.
Pre-Attack Spell Card Effects
Party's Yang DEF 3 level(s) UP (3 turns).
Party's Yin DEF 3 level(s) UP (3 turns).
Inflicts 2 layer(s) of Barrier Status: Burn to all targets (2 turns).
Post-Attack Spell Card Effects
None
All
The Tragedy of Mizunoe no Uranoshimako
x15 Yang
All
Turtle Wood Temperament
x5 Yang 1
All
Turtle Fire Temperament
x5 Yang 1
All
Turtle Earth Temperament
x4 Yin 1
All
Turtle Metal Temperament
x4 Yin 2
All
Turtle Water Temperament
x3 Yin 3
The Last Word of Fujiwara no Mokou from the Lunar Base (a Touhou LW original). And now, for a question. Can it be said that a person of hourai pre-resurrection and post-resurrection are the same individual? Yes, of course they can. So... what about a living person and the atomically identical version printed out after their death?
*Pre- and Post- effects assume max level. Effects per level can be viewed here.
Pre-Attack Spell Card Effects
Party's Yang ATK 3 level(s) UP (1 turn).
Party's Yang DEF 3 level(s) UP (3 turns).
Own CRIT ATK 4 level(s) UP (1 turn).
Post-Attack Spell Card Effects
Recovers 90% of own HP.
Adds 1 layer(s) to own Barrier.
All
Compiler Activation Bullet
x20 Yang
All
Flesh Compilation Bullet
x4 Yang 1
All
Physical Compilation Bullet
x4 Yang 2
All
Soul Compilation Bullet
x4 Yang 2
All
Spiritual Compilation Bullet
x3 Yang 2
All
History Compilation Bullet
x3 Yang 3

Character Ability

Capable of avoiding old age and death (Sealed)
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The ability of Fujiwara no Mokou from the Lunar Base (a Touhou LW original). It's unclear whether her ability is the same as Mokous' from other worlds. To determine that, one first needs to understand the deep connection between her and the colossal system of the Capital. Ultimately, however, her immortality as a person of Hourai is unchanged from that of other worlds' Mokous.

It may or may not be the same ability, but she's immortal nonetheless, meaning the mechanism behind her immortality may also differ.

Humans are formed from a body and a soul, with the body ensuring their mortality. However, the soul allows them to traverse a fate beyond death and be reborn. Ordinary humans require both a body and a soul.

A person of Hourai is someone who has gained immortality by drinking the Hourai Elixir. At this time (across all worlds), the following are the only known people of Hourai: Chang'e, Eirin Yagokoro, Kaguya Houraisan, Xu Fu, and Fujiwara no Mokou. It's theorized that the elixir works by combining the dual system of body and soul into one, meaning that people of Hourai have shed their original bodies and instead possess a body that has been merged with their soul. They are no longer a body and a soul―their soul IS their body.

It's said their souls are indestructible, and this is probably because their souls have been given directivity, which ensures their temperament remains concentrated in one location rather than dispersing. It can be likened to a magnet or shape-memory alloy, but one could also say the fundamental particles that come together to form temperament are each embedded with memories. It's almost like genetic engineering has been performed to internally mark each particle with an identifying mark.

It's also believed that memories stored in temperament are what fuel dreams, so no matter how far dispersed the temperament particles become, their need to cluster with similar particles returns them to the body from which they originated. This mechanism also staves off slowly accumulating and irreversible changes like old age and illness. It seems that only one with unprecedented genius and the ability to manipulate both eternity and the instantaneous could've created the mechanisms behind the people of Hourai's immortality.

This world's Fujiwara no Mokou is undoubtedly a person of Hourai. But there's something different about her. Over her many years of fighting, her body has been destroyed and regenerated countless times. Her being should remain unchanged… and yet, she has changed.

Maybe it's because of fatigue from battle. Or perhaps her changing is proof that the heart and mind are separate from a person of Hourai's soul. She cannot afford to flee from this fight, but fighting on is too much for her to bear. Without a heart, would she not suffer less?

For now, one can only wait for her to open up. Just what took place between her and the Capital?
For every layer of Barrier Status: Burn, Yang DEF, Yin DEF, CRIT DEF, and CRIT Evasion 1 level UP.
Immune to Barrier Status: Freeze. When attacked with Freeze, recovers 5% of own HP.
When using Graze, own Focus 1 level UP (1 turn).
DMG from effective elements 35% DOWN.

Character Skills

CD 4
Own Focus 4 level(s) UP (4 turns).
Own Spirit Power 1.25 UP.
Party's Yang ATK 3 level(s) UP (3 turns).
Info
One has no choice but to ignite their own soul. But doing so will certainly inspire others.
Skill Level 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Focus Level Up
Value 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4
Rate 0 10 20 40 40 50 60 80 80 0
Add 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0
Spirit Power Up
Value 0.75 0.8 0.85 0.95 0.95 1 1.05 1.15 1.15 1.25
Rate 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Add 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yang Attack Level Up
Value 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3
Rate 0 10 20 40 40 50 60 80 80 0
Add 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0
CD 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 4 4
CD 6
Inflicts 4 layer(s) of Barrier Status: Burn to self (3 turns).
Party's DMG from Fire Element 85% DOWN (2 turns).
Party's DMG from Sun Element 85% DOWN (2 turns).
Info
Mokou can control the heat and spread of her flames at will. She uses this to defend her allies.
Skill Level 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Barrier Burn
Value 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4
Rate 0 20 40 60 80 0 20 40 60 0
Add 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0
Fire Damage from Enemy Down
Value 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 75 85
Rate 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Add 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sun Damage from Enemy Down
Value 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 75 85
Rate 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Add 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CD 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
CD 5
Recovers 80% of own HP.
Adds 2 layer(s) to party's Barrier.
Party's Spirit Power 0.50 UP.
Info
Mokou's body is fiery hot, so she constantly has to cool it when she fights.
Skill Level 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Recovers HP
Value 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 70 80
Rate 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Add 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Adds Layer to Barrier
Value 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2
Rate 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 0
Add 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0
Spirit Power Up
Value 0.25 0.25 0.3 0.3 0.35 0.35 0.4 0.4 0.45 0.5
Rate 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Add 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CD 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Character Characteristics

Diversion Flare
After being attacked, own Focus 1 level UP (3 turns). [Success rate 80%.]
Painkiller
When attacked, DMG from enemy 45% DOWN. [Success rate 60%.]
Soul Genome
When turn starts, recovers 20% of own HP. [Success rate 95%.]

Character Change Effect

Shield Link
When switching places with a rear-guard unit, adds 1 layer to other unit's Barrier.
When switching places with a front-guard unit, heals front-guard unit's Barrier Status.

Upgrade Costs

Rank Coins Materials
0 -> 1 1000
1 -> 2 2,000
2 -> 3 5,000
3 -> 4 10,000
4 -> 5 15,000

Character Analysis

Mokou (Defiant Blue Phoenix) was released on February 10, 2023 in "Ultra Festival Prayer: Defiant Blue Phoenix." For more up-to-date analysis, be sure to visit the Discord Official Discord Server.

Twice now Mokou has shed her flames of eternal vengeance for a protective role. Taking on the role of Codename: Commander, the Defiant Blue Phoenix is the latest rebel to sweep the field. Her determination to keep her allies safe at all costs manifests as a Defense-Class Friend who boosts her party’s Defense, recovers Barriers and shields them from the ravages of Fire and Sun Elements.

As a Defensive Support and Tank

  • Buffs team Yang DEF and Yin DEF via Spell Cards
  • Buffs her own Yang DEF, Yin DEF, Crit DEF and Crit EVASION via Burn Anomaly
  • Multiple sources of Focus UP
  • Multiple sources of team Barrier recovery, with additional Barriers for herself via Last Word
  • Several sources of personal Healing, including from Freeze anomalies
  • Can reduce damage allies take from Fire and Sun Elements by 85% via Skill 2

As an Attacker

  • High Yang ATK and Yang DEF stats to scale with
  • Bullet lines feature major Fire breaks and minor Sun breaks. Her second Spell Card hits rainbow Elements (Sun/Wood/Earth/Fire/Metal/Water)
  • Increases Accuracy via Spell Card 2 and Last Word
  • Increases Crit ATK via Last Word.
  • Self supply of Spirit P through Skill 1

As a Utility

  • Inflicts and breaks Burn barriers on enemies via Focus Shot, Spell Card 2 and Last Word
  • Breaks Freeze barriers on enemies via Last Word

As an Offensive Support

  • Buffs team Yang ATK
  • Debuffs enemy Yang DEF via Last Word
  • Minor Spirit P support via Skill 3

Story Card Recommendations

(Card recommendations last updated on April 30, 2023)

Spell Card

Mokou will have to compensate for her lack of consistent Accuracy buffs should she lack teammates to help her in that area. Tools of the Trade thus returns as a cheap and easy to recommend card to outfit her with to take care of that shortcoming. The Witch of Scarlet Dreams is next to allow her to fire on all cylinders (Though Mountain of Faith would do better, especially on her Spell Card 2). Finally, to compensate for her lack of offensive support, consider going with Serene Sage to further boost her own Yang DEF while debuffing enemy Yang DEF.

Last Word

Surprisingly, Satori’s personal Naraka works best in this slot. If you are unable to provide her an MLB version, however, Worlds in Hand, Bloody Order and Bonds of Blood will all increase her output as well.

Character Skill Level Up Recommendations

Skill 1, Soul Ignition should be prioritized mainly for the Spirit P boost it affords her to start off strong, while helping her allies with Yang ATK buffs. After that, players can opt to go either with Skill 2, Burning Suit to power up her DEF further, or Skill 3, Heat Dispersion to provide her team Barrier and Spirit P recovery, as well as some personal healing.

Character Strengths

Spreads her Immortality Around

A generous B5 Mokou is a frightening ally to have. Her ability to help her team Graze, heal or almost ignore damage sources is not to be trifled with. Coupled with her multiple sources of Focus UP and additional DEF buffs and healing, Mokou will keep your team healthy for a very long time.

Strong Barrier Breaker

Most of B5 Mokou’s bullet lines feature an element that works on the enemy. Most of these are focused on Fire, with a minor degree in Sun, as well as a smattering of additional elements she’s taken co-curriculum classes for on her Spell Card 2. Speaking of which, B5 Mokou uses this attack to inflict and simultaneously break Burn Anomalies on this attack.

Character Weaknesses

Sky High Damage Potential, but Lacks the Killer Instinct

B5 Mokou benefits from having both a high Yang ATK stat and a high Yang DEF stat she can take great advantage of with her Hard Scaling, such as in her Last Word. With a ton of Yang DEF buffs already on her kit, all you need to do is fill in for her Yang ATK, CRIT ATK and Accuracy before you start seeing those damage numbers rise like a phoenix. However, one thorn in B5 Mokou’s side is her Killer range. Having Killers such as Capital, Kaiju, Lunar Base, Underground Waste Ward, Machine, Magician and Sage may be great against specific enemies, but B5 Mokou can’t make a Killing against the widest range of enemies sadly. That said, her naturally high Yang ATK, Yang DEF and Hard Scaling help a lot, so maybe in some cases, one might not even need B5 Mokou to connect her Killers in order to get the job done, as an enemy being weak to Fire might be all it takes. For the time being, just imagine what she could do with a Max Limit Broken copy of the NAЯAKA Story Card.

Lacking Versatility in Breaking

While B5 Mokou is able to break the Barriers of enemies just fine via all her Fire breaks and her handful of Burn anomalies, that’s all the breaks you can make practical use of in her kit. While she is great with what she has access to, the best you have aside from those are the very few Sun breaks she has, since her Spell Card 2 only has 1 of several elements, and the Freeze break in her Last Word can only be accessed via 3P, not seeing a whole lot of use.