Sajin Arashi (a Touhou LW original) refers to a natural phenomenon where strong winds blow fine grains of dust and sand upward into the sky. This is an apt temperament for Meiling, who, as a vampire's gatekeeper, blocks out the sun. Meiling is endowed with Wood Phase, the temperament of ryuumyaku, and Star Essence, the temperament of qi flow.
The strong and kind Wood Phase resists Water Phase, because water nourishes wood, but it is weak to Metal Phase, because metal carves wood.
The diverse and uncooperative Star Essence resists the cooperative and indecisive Moon Essence, but it is weak to the charming and arrogant Sun Essence.
The Spread Shot of Hong Meiling from the world shrouded in scarlet mist (a Touhou LW original). She protects the Scarlet Devil Mansion's gate in this attack. Have you ever looked into the mansion's history? Where was it before it came to Gensokyo? For how long did the Scarlet family exist before the Scarlet Sisters were born? What events lie in the family's past? How long have each of the mansion's current residents been there? Everything is shrouded in mystery.
All
Scarlet Devil Mansion 1300
x9
Yin
Light Bullet
Element: None
PWR
2.16
ACC
90%
CRI
3%
[Slice]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 30% of Agility
[Self][Agility△]100% chance to apply Agility 1 level(s) UP buff to Self (3 turn(s)).
All
Scarlet Devil Mansion 1311
x2
Yang
1
Light Bullet
Element: Fire
PWR
2.42
ACC
85%
CRI
5%
[Human-Killer]
[Shrine Maiden-Killer]
[Magician-Killer]
[Sure-Hit]Always hits regardless of Accuracy stat.
[Self][Accuracy△]100% chance to apply Accuracy 1 level(s) UP buff to Self (3 turn(s)).
All
Scarlet Devil Mansion 1333
x2
Yin
1
Light Bullet
Element: None
PWR
2.02
ACC
85%
CRI
5%
[Sure-Hit]Always hits regardless of Accuracy stat.
All
Scarlet Devil Mansion 1355
x1
Yang
1
Light Bullet
Element: None
PWR
3.23
ACC
85%
CRI
5%
[Human-Killer]
[Fairy-Killer]
All
Scarlet Devil Mansion 1377
x1
Yin
2
Light Bullet
Element: Wood
PWR
2.52
ACC
80%
CRI
7%
[Slice]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 30% of Agility
The Focus Shot of Hong Meiling from the world shrouded in scarlet mist (a Touhou LW original). The gate-protecting fairies attack. Many fairies work as maids in the Scarlet Devil Mansion. Actually, it might be more accurate to say they are playing and pretending to be maids. It seems when Meiling is fighting intruders, some of the fairies assist her, but maybe that's just another example of them playing.
All
Fairy Maid Gate Defense Technique
x6
Yin
Light Bullet
Element: Wood
PWR
4.85
ACC
90%
CRI
3%
[Self][Yin DEF△]100% chance to apply Yin DEF 1 level(s) UP buff to Self (3 turn(s)).
All
Fairy Maid Defense Equipment
x2
Yang
1
Sharp Bullet
Element: None
PWR
4.03
ACC
85%
CRI
5%
[Human-Killer]
[Shrine Maiden-Killer]
[Magician-Killer]
[Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 20% of DEF.
[Slice]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 20% of Agility
[Self][Yang DEF△]100% chance to apply Yang DEF 1 level(s) UP buff to Self (3 turn(s)).
All
Fairy Maid Pursuit Equipment
x2
Yin
1
Light Bullet
Element: None
PWR
3.7
ACC
85%
CRI
5%
[Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 20% of DEF.
[Slice]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 20% of Agility
[Self][Yin ATK△]100% chance to apply Yin ATK 1 level(s) UP buff to Self (3 turn(s)).
All
Fairy Maid Close Combat Technique
x1
Yin
2
Light Bullet
Element: Wood
PWR
7.01
ACC
80%
CRI
7%
[Human-Killer]
[Fairy-Killer]
All
Fairy Maid Attack Technique
x1
Yang
2
Sharp Bullet
Element: None
PWR
6.31
ACC
80%
CRI
7%
[Human-Killer]
[Shrine Maiden-Killer]
[Magician-Killer]
All
Fairy Maid Trainer
x1
Yin
3
Light Bullet
Element: Star
PWR
5.93
ACC
75%
CRI
8%
[Self][Yin DEF△]100% chance to apply Yin DEF 1 level(s) UP buff to Self (3 turn(s)).
A Spell Card of Hong Meiling from the world shrouded in scarlet mist. Mysterious flowers bewitch her opponents in this attack. It only became clear after the Scarlet Mist Incident ended, but Meiling is also in charge of tending to the flowers in the Scarlet Devil Mansion's garden. Plants that grow flowers gather temperament from the ground, so you could say they operate as nature's temperament factories. The witch Patchouli is not skilled at making medicine, but it seems possible that she grows certain plants in the garden with the aim of using the temperament they gather.
*Pre- and Post- effects assume max level. Effects per level can be viewed here.
Pre-Attack Spell Card Effects
All targets' CRIT DEF3 level(s) DOWN (3 turns). [Additional effect +0 with success rate 0%.]
Inflicts 2 layer(s) of Barrier Status: Burn to all targets (2 turns). [Additional effect +0 with success rate 0%.]
Post-Attack Spell Card Effects
None
All
Selaginella Flower
x16
Yin
Normal Bullet
Element: Wood
PWR
3.5
ACC
90%
CRI
3%
[Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 60% of DEF.
[Slice]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 60% of Agility
All
Selaginella Leaf
x4
Yin
1
Normal Bullet
Element: Fire
PWR
3.87
ACC
85%
CRI
5%
[Human-Killer]
[Shrine Maiden-Killer]
[Magician-Killer]
[Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 60% of DEF.
[Slice]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 60% of Agility
[Self][Yin ATK△]100% chance to apply Yin ATK 1 level(s) UP buff to Self (3 turn(s)).
All
Selaginella Stem
x4
Yang
1
Normal Bullet
Element: Wood
PWR
3.55
ACC
85%
CRI
5%
[Human-Killer]
[Fairy-Killer]
[Incident Resolver-Killer]
All
Selaginella Root
x4
Yang
2
Normal Bullet
Element: Wood
PWR
3.36
ACC
80%
CRI
7%
[Sure-Hit]Always hits regardless of Accuracy stat.
All
Selaginella Rhizophore
x3
Yin
2
Normal Bullet
Element: Fire
PWR
4.04
ACC
80%
CRI
7%
[Human-Killer]
[Shrine Maiden-Killer]
[Magician-Killer]
[Incident Resolver-Killer]
[Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 70% of DEF.
[Slice]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 70% of Agility
[Self][Yin DEF△]100% chance to apply Yin DEF 2 level(s) UP buff to Self (2 turn(s)).
All
Selaginella Prothallium
x3
Yin
3
Normal Bullet
Element: Wood
PWR
3.79
ACC
75%
CRI
8%
[Incineration]Breaks target's Barrier with Barrier Status: Burn.
A Spell Card of Hong Meiling from the world shrouded in scarlet mist. She releases a typhoon of colorful temperament in this attack. The concept of ''qi'' is ancient, and you wouldn't be wrong to think about it as referring to the flow of energy. Types of energy that flow within, such as vigor, sanity, vitality, and morale, as well as types that flow without, like the atmosphere, air, humidity, and cold winds, can both be called qi. A fundamental principle of qi is that the internal and external qi are connected via the breath (formed of an inhale and an exhale).
*Pre- and Post- effects assume max level. Effects per level can be viewed here.
Pre-Attack Spell Card Effects
All targets' Yin DEF2 level(s) DOWN (2 turns). [Additional effect +0 with success rate 0%.]
Post-Attack Spell Card Effects
Own Spirit Power1UP. [Additional effect +0.05 with success rate 0%.]
Adds1 layer(s) to party's Barrier. [Additional effect +0 with success rate 0%.]
Solo
Rainbow-Color Wind
x15
Yin
Energy Bullet
Element: Fire
PWR
5.59
ACC
90%
CRI
3%
[Human-Killer]
[Fairy-Killer]
[Sure-Hit]Always hits regardless of Accuracy stat.
Solo
Five-Color Wind
x5
Yin
1
Energy Bullet
Element: Water
PWR
4.65
ACC
85%
CRI
5%
[Sure-Hit]Always hits regardless of Accuracy stat.
Solo
Seven-Color Wind
x5
Yin
1
Energy Bullet
Element: Wood
PWR
4.26
ACC
85%
CRI
5%
[Human-Killer]
[Shrine Maiden-Killer]
[Magician-Killer]
[Incident Resolver-Killer]
[Sure-Hit]Always hits regardless of Accuracy stat.
Solo
Rainbow-Color Typhoon
x5
Yin
2
Energy Bullet
Element: Metal
PWR
4.04
ACC
80%
CRI
7%
[Slice]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 20% of Agility
[Self][Agility△]100% chance to apply Agility 2 level(s) UP buff to Self (2 turn(s)).
Solo
Five-Color Typhoon
x5
Yin
2
Energy Bullet
Element: Earth
PWR
3.63
ACC
80%
CRI
7%
[Human-Killer]
[Fairy-Killer]
[Incident Resolver-Killer]
[Slice]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 20% of Agility
Solo
Seven-Color Typhoon
x5
Yin
3
Energy Bullet
Element: Fire
PWR
3.41
ACC
75%
CRI
8%
[Slice]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 20% of Agility
The Last Word of Hong Meiling from the world shrouded in scarlet mist (a Touhou LW original). She fully utilizes her own martial arts in this attack. Meiling appears to be an expert fighter who doesn't use weapons. A culture of using unarmed combat to demonstrate one's fighting prowess has existed since ancient times, particularly in China. With Meiling being a youkai from China, her fighting capabilities are off the chart. Although... even without weapons, just being a youkai makes her strong by definition.
*Pre- and Post- effects assume max level. Effects per level can be viewed here.
Pre-Attack Spell Card Effects
Own CRIT ATK2 level(s) UP (4 turns). [Additional effect +0 with success rate 0%.]
Party's Agility 3 level(s) UP (3 turns). [Additional effect +0 with success rate 0%.]
All targets' Yin DEF2 level(s) DOWN (3 turns). [Additional effect +0 with success rate 0%.]
Post-Attack Spell Card Effects
None
All
Intense Rainbow Fist
x21
Yin
Energy Bullet
Element: Fire
PWR
5.18
ACC
90%
CRI
3%
[Human-Killer]
[Fairy-Killer]
[Incident Resolver-Killer]
[Sure-Hit]Always hits regardless of Accuracy stat.
[Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 70% of DEF.
[Slice]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 70% of Agility
All
Star Pulse Bullet
x4
Yin
1
Energy Bullet
Element: Star
PWR
9.68
ACC
85%
CRI
5%
[Human-Killer]
[Fairy-Killer]
[Shrine Maiden-Killer]
[Magician-Killer]
[Incident Resolver-Killer]
[Sure-Hit]Always hits regardless of Accuracy stat.
All
True Intense Rainbow Fist
x4
Yin
2
Energy Bullet
Element: Fire
PWR
10.93
ACC
80%
CRI
7%
[Slice]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 80% of Agility
All
Star Pulse Dance Bullet
x4
Yin
2
Energy Bullet
Element: Star
PWR
11.78
ACC
80%
CRI
7%
[Human-Killer]
[Fairy-Killer]
[Shrine Maiden-Killer]
[Magician-Killer]
[Incident Resolver-Killer]
All
True Scarlet Intense Rainbow Fist
x4
Yin
3
Energy Bullet
Element: Fire
PWR
13.33
ACC
75%
CRI
8%
[Absorb]Recovers HP (25% of max HP) when attack hits target.
All
True Scarlet Star Pulse Dance Bullet
x4
Yin
3
Energy Bullet
Element: Star
PWR
14.22
ACC
75%
CRI
8%
[Human-Killer]
[Fairy-Killer]
[Shrine Maiden-Killer]
[Magician-Killer]
[Incident Resolver-Killer]
[Absorb]Recovers HP (25% of max HP) when attack hits target.
[Incineration]Breaks target's Barrier with Barrier Status: Burn.
Character Ability
Capable of using qi
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The ability of Hong Meiling from the world shrouded in scarlet mist (a Touhou LW original). It is essentially the same as our version of Meiling's ability. However, this Meiling may have some connection to the cause of the Scarlet Mist Incident's prolonging.
What's special about the Scarlet Devil Mansion is the unique sense of togetherness its inhabitants feel. Unlike most other groups, they're not organized based on a vertical power structure with a sole leader at the top. Instead, each member possesses great power and has their own quirks. The gatekeeper, Meiling, may appear to be the least valued member of the mansion, but posted by the Western-style mansion's front gate, the Chinese youkai excels. Her ability to manipulate qi would surely assist in fulfilling her mistress's ambition to cover all of Gensokyo in mist.
Did you know that, while black tea is now a ubiquitous drink in the West, it actually finds its roots in Chinese tea? At some point, a variation of the camellia sinensis tea plant was discovered in India, and its leaves were harvested to brew the first Assam tea. The rest is history. Tea is known as ''cha'' in Japan, but both it and the word ''tea'' originate from China. Given how much tea the lady of the Scarlet Devil Mansion drinks, one could be forgiven for calling it the Scarlet Tea Mansion. Although, Meiling prefers to brew her own tea, and Patchouli sometimes prefers coffee.
When using Boost, party's Accuracy 1 level UP (1 turn).
DMG to effective elements 25% UP.
When using Graze, party's Agility 1 level UP (1 turn).
Hong Meiling (Scarlet) was released on March 24, 2023 in Prayer “Gatekeeper of the Scarlet Night Festival”.
There exists a world where a certain Chinese Gatekeeper stands guard before her mistress’s mansion, power welling within her from the effects of the Scarlet Mist. Bolstered by the unending incident, this variant of Meiling wields martial arts and qi with an iron will, meting out punishment to intruders swiftly. She is a Speed-Class Friend specializing in Yin and Crit DEF debuffs while supporting Yin teams with relevant buffs.
As an Offensive Support
Buffs party Yin ATK, Agility and Accuracy
Debuffs enemy party Yin DEF and Crit DEF
As a Defensive Support / Tank
Party Barrier recovery through Spell Card 2
Party Wood and Star Element 45% damage down via Skill 2 and 3
Takes 25% less damage from Human enemies
Takes 25% less damage from Moon and Water bullets
As an Attacker
Buffs Crit ATK through Last Word
Bullet lines feature a variety of elements, with a focus on Fire, Star and Wood.
Deals 25% more damage with effective Elements.
Self sufficient with Spirit P.
As a Utility
Can inflict and break Burn barriers on ALL enemies With Spell Card 1 and Last Word
Story Card Recommendations
(Card recommendations last updated on April 30, 2023)
Unknown Barrier Team helps supplement her lack of Yin ATK buffs while providing her 50% more damage to Spell Card 2. Nameless Adventurers works best on Spell Card 1, boosting its output by 50%. Should you find yourself needing an additional burst of energy, Post-Training Kinako Milk provides her 1.25 Spirit P while increasing her Agility by 2 levels, as well as acting as a decent Yin stat stick.
A fully upgraded NAЯAKA would provide Meiling a huge source of damage, boosting overall output by 50% and Fire damage by 40% all at once. Unknown Barrier Team and Choose An Animal Spirit are fine substitutes however, with both boosting her Last Word damage by 50%. The former provides her several levels of Yin ATK while the latter gives 3 layers of Barriers to use for prolonged fights where she may need to continue providing buffs to her team while staying alive. Finally, Worlds in Hand gives her a modest 30% to Energy bullets while boosting her Fire output by 25%, on top of some Crit ATK buffs to help her hit a little harder.
Character Skill Level Up Recommendations
Skill 2 (Middle Dantian) and Skill 3 (Lower Dantian) are good choices to focus on, as they provide a combined 1.5 Spirit P that she can use from the get go, while providing her party a solid defense against certain Elements. Skill 1, Upper Dantian will give her team Agility and Accuracy boosts, giving them the boost they need to ramp up their damage against enemies. In a pinch though, she can also use Boosts and Grazes to provide these benefits.
Character Strengths
Great Wall of China
Meiling has multiple ways of reducing damage, from skills that reduce Wood and Star element bullets by 45% to passives to allow her to take 25% less damage from Humans. She also provides party Barrier recovery through her Spell Card 2.
Swift as a Coursing River
While Meiling works best with Yin teams, she is especially good at ramping up Agility buffs for her Friends. With the right Story Card load out, she can cap team Agility in a single turn, combining buffs from her Last Word, Skill 1 and Grazing, all of which provide Agility.
Character Weaknesses
A Lack of Focus
While Meiling has many ways of reducing damage to herself, she is unable to draw enemy fire as she lacks Focus buffs. Make sure your Friends don’t neglect to graze, especially when not covered by her protective buffs.
A Lack of Damage Potential
While she excels in providing Agility buffs, she is unable to capitalise on them very well, with low Agility scaling on her attacks. She makes up for this with bonus damage from effective Elements, but this is somewhat stymied by her somewhat rainbow coloured bullet lines. Furthermore, she lacks Yin ATK buffs to reach the upper limits of her damage, requiring help from Friends or Story Cards to do so.
Character Change Effect
