Shizuha Aki

Symbol of Loneliness and Demise

Stats

Health

5500

Agility

850

Yang ATK

1050

Yang DEF

1000

Yin ATK

1300

Yin DEF

1150

Races

Divine Yaoyorozu no Kami Autumn Older Sister Youkai Mountain Gensokyo Religious

Element Type Chart

Akisame

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Akisame (a Touhou LW original) refers to the long-lasting rains in autumn. This is appropiriate for Shizuha as the long quiet showers make the leaves fall. Shizuha is endowed with Metal Phase, the element of autumn, and Moon Essence, which brings about periodic change.

The cold and silent Metal Phase resists Earth Phase, because earth bears metal, but it is weak to Fire Phase, because fire refines metal.

The cooperative and indecisive Moon Essence resists the alluring and arrogant Sun Essence, but it is weak to the diverse and uncooperative Star Essence.

Sun

Moon

Fire

Water

Wood

Metal

Earth

Star

Character Shots

Fire of Fallen Leaves

Shizuha Aki's Spread Shot (a Touhou LW original). This attack causes leaves to fall and then explode. In Japanese culture, the act of cleaning up fallen leaves by gathering them together and burning them is considered elegant. However, it is not done very often nowadays.

	All	Red Leaf Bullet	x5	Yin
Normal Bullet Element: None PWR 3.66 ACC 75% CRI 5%
	All	Fallen Leaf Bullet	x3	Yin	1
Normal Bullet Element: Wood PWR 1.83 ACC 75% CRI 5% [Oni-Killer] [All Targets][Firebomb]30% chance to inflict Barrier Status: Burn to All Targets (2 turn(s)).
	All	Yellow Leaf Bullet	x4	Yang	2
Normal Bullet Element: None PWR 1.37 ACC 75% CRI 5%
	All	Bonfire Bullet	x4	Yin	2
Normal Bullet Element: Fire PWR 1.37 ACC 75% CRI 5% [Oni-Killer] [All Targets][Firebomb]30% chance to inflict Barrier Status: Burn to All Targets (2 turn(s)).
	All	Yellow Leaf Bullet	x5	Yang	2
Normal Bullet Element: None PWR 1.1 ACC 75% CRI 5%
	All	Oni-Hunting Bullet	x5	Yin	3
Normal Bullet Element: None PWR 1.1 ACC 75% CRI 5% [Oni-Killer]

Autumn Foliage Viewing

Shizuha Aki's Focus Shot (a Touhou LW original). Falling leaves on the wind are blown forcibly into the targets. In the past, the autumn foliage in the mountains was apparently not as easily accessible as the cherry blossoms in spring. This is probably because autumn is the season when the weather starts to get cold, which makes hiking in the mountains far more dangerous.

	All	Red Leaf Bullet	x3	Yin
Normal Bullet Element: None PWR 10.16 ACC 75% CRI 5%
	All	Red Leaf Viewing Bullet	x2	Yin	1
Normal Bullet Element: Wood PWR 4.57 ACC 75% CRI 5% [Oni-Killer] [All Targets][Charged]30% chance to inflict Barrier Status: Paralyze to All Targets (2 turn(s)).
	All	Yellow Leaf Bullet	x3	Yang	2
Normal Bullet Element: None PWR 3.05 ACC 75% CRI 5%
	All	Autumn Leaf Viewing Bullet	x3	Yin	2
Normal Bullet Element: Metal PWR 3.05 ACC 75% CRI 5% [Oni-Killer] [All Targets][Poison Spray]30% chance to inflict Barrier Status: Poison to All Targets (2 turn(s)).
	All	Yellow Leaf Bullet	x3	Yang	2
Normal Bullet Element: None PWR 3.05 ACC 75% CRI 5%
	All	Oni-Hunting Bullet	x4	Yin	3
Normal Bullet Element: None PWR 2.29 ACC 75% CRI 5% [Oni-Killer]

Character Spell Cards

Available

Limit Break 1

Limit Break 2

Limit Break 3

Leaf Sign: Falling Leaves of Madness

Shizuha Aki's Spell Card. A forest of falling leaves dance on the wind. The large variety in autumn leaf colors is apparently due to the inconsistency of the paint that Shizuha uses. However, the god of the mountain shrine claims that it's because of the difference in the types of leaves and the chlorophyll in them.

*Pre- and Post- effects assume max level. Effects per level can be viewed here.

Pre-Attack Spell Card Effects

None

Post-Attack Spell Card Effects

Inflicts 2 layer(s) of Barrier Status: Paralyze to target (3 turns). [Additional effect +1 with success rate 60%.]

	Solo	Mad Falling Leaf Bullet	x11	Yin
Normal Bullet Element: Wood PWR 7.98 ACC 75% CRI 5% [Oni-Killer] [Target][Accuracy▼]40% chance to apply Accuracy 1 level(s) DOWN debuff to Target (3 turn(s)).
	Solo	Orange Leaf Bullet	x3	Yin	1
Normal Bullet Element: None PWR 8.78 ACC 75% CRI 5% [Target][Accuracy▼]40% chance to apply Accuracy 1 level(s) DOWN debuff to Target (3 turn(s)).
	Solo	Frenzied Falling Leaf Bullet	x2	Yin	2
Normal Bullet Element: Wood PWR 13.17 ACC 75% CRI 5% [Oni-Killer] [Target][Evasion▼]50% chance to apply Evasion 1 level(s) DOWN debuff to Target (3 turn(s)).
	Solo	Orange Leaf Bullet	x2	Yang	2
Normal Bullet Element: None PWR 13.17 ACC 75% CRI 5%
	Solo	Frenzied Falling Leaf Bullet	x2	Yin	3
Normal Bullet Element: Wood PWR 13.17 ACC 75% CRI 5% [Oni-Killer] [Target][Evasion▼]50% chance to apply Evasion 1 level(s) DOWN debuff to Target (3 turn(s)).
	Solo	Yellow Leaf Bullet	x2	Yang	3
Normal Bullet Element: None PWR 13.17 ACC 75% CRI 5%

Autumn Sign: Falling Blast

Shizuha Aki's Spell Card. This attack blasts out gusts of wind full of fallen leaves. Another name for autumn is fall, which is said to have come from the falling of leaves. The word autumn comes from a Latin term that refers to the passing of the year.

*Pre- and Post- effects assume max level. Effects per level can be viewed here.

Pre-Attack Spell Card Effects

Party's Yin ATK 1 level(s) UP (2 turns). [Additional effect +1 with success rate 80%.]

Party's Yin DEF 1 level(s) UP (2 turns). [Additional effect +1 with success rate 80%.]

Post-Attack Spell Card Effects

None

	All	Autumn Leaf Viewing Bullet	x8	Yin
Normal Bullet Element: Metal PWR 7.31 ACC 75% CRI 5% [Oni-Killer] [All Targets][Poison Spray]30% chance to inflict Barrier Status: Poison to All Targets (2 turn(s)).
	All	Poison Leaf Bullet	x3	Yin	1
Normal Bullet Element: None PWR 5.85 ACC 75% CRI 5% [All Targets][Poison Spray]30% chance to inflict Barrier Status: Poison to All Targets (2 turn(s)).
	All	Sorrowful Autumn Viewing Bullet	x3	Yin	2
Normal Bullet Element: Metal PWR 5.85 ACC 75% CRI 5% [Oni-Killer] [Self][Accuracy△]50% chance to apply Accuracy 1 level(s) UP buff to Self (3 turn(s)).
	All	Yellow Leaf Bullet	x3	Yang	2
Normal Bullet Element: None PWR 5.85 ACC 75% CRI 5%
	All	Sorrowful Autumn Viewing Bullet	x3	Yin	3
Normal Bullet Element: Metal PWR 5.85 ACC 75% CRI 5% [Oni-Killer] [Self][Accuracy△]50% chance to apply Accuracy 1 level(s) UP buff to Self (3 turn(s)).
	All	Yellow Leaf Bullet	x3	Yang	3
Normal Bullet Element: None PWR 5.85 ACC 75% CRI 5%

The Sorrow of the Banana

Shizuha Aki's Last Word (a Touhou LW original). This attack involves charging forward toward the targets while riding a turbulent wave of fallen leaves in a banana-shaped boat. Some cultures have myths based on the banana which explain the origin of mortality. These myths involve comparing the perishability of the banana with the everlasting nature of something else. Some myths substitute these items with an older sister and a younger sister.

*Pre- and Post- effects assume max level. Effects per level can be viewed here.

Pre-Attack Spell Card Effects

Party's Evasion 2 level(s) UP (3 turns). [Additional effect +1 with success rate 20%.]

Post-Attack Spell Card Effects

None

	All	Oni-Hunting Bullet	x12	Yin
Liquid Bullet Element: Wood PWR 12.19 ACC 75% CRI 5% [Oni-Killer]
	All	Late-Autumn Viewing Bullet	x4	Yin	1
Liquid Bullet Element: Metal PWR 10.97 ACC 75% CRI 5% [Oni-Killer] [Self][Accuracy△]50% chance to apply Accuracy 1 level(s) UP buff to Self (3 turn(s)). [Self][Focus▼]70% chance to apply Focus 2 level(s) DOWN debuff to Self (2 turn(s)).
	All	Oni-Hunting Bullet	x4	Yin	2
Liquid Bullet Element: Wood PWR 10.97 ACC 75% CRI 5% [Oni-Killer]
	All	Late-Autumn Viewing Bullet	x4	Yin	3
Liquid Bullet Element: Metal PWR 10.97 ACC 75% CRI 5% [Oni-Killer] [Self][Accuracy△]50% chance to apply Accuracy 1 level(s) UP buff to Self (3 turn(s)). [Self][Focus▼]70% chance to apply Focus 2 level(s) DOWN debuff to Self (2 turn(s)).
	All	Banana Boat	x4	Yang	3
Body Bullet Element: Metal PWR 10.97 ACC 75% CRI 5% [Elastic]Higher chance to CRIT with higher target's ATK. [Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 50% of DEF.
	All	Banana Boat	x4	Yang	3
Body Bullet Element: Metal PWR 10.97 ACC 75% CRI 5% [Elastic]Higher chance to CRIT with higher target's ATK. [Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 60% of DEF.

Character Ability

Capable of controlling the turning of leaves

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Shizuha is the god who controls the turning of leaves. She is in charge of all the trees from the top of the Youkai Mountain to the garden trees in the Human Village. However, it is well known that the leaves don't all turn at once, but start turning from the trees at high altitude to low. This probably means that Shizuha starts at the top of the Youkai Mountain and works her way down to the Human Village, then goes back up. (Minoriko probably does something similar.) The leaves start to fall after they've finished turning, which lowers the spirits of the villagers as they will have to clean the fallen leaves up. This may be what's stopping Shizuha from gaining more followers.

When using Graze, party's Yin DEF 1 level UP (1 turn).

Character Skills

A Single Leaf Lvl 10

CD 6

Own Spirit Power 1 UP. [Additional effect +0 with success rate 0%.]

Info

The change of a single leaf indicates the coming of autumn. The small details always show signs of what is to come.

Skill Level		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Spirit Power Up
	Value	0.5	0.55	0.6	0.65	0.7	0.75	0.8	0.85	0.9	1
	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

Autumn Wind Lvl 10

CD 5

Party's Accuracy 1 level(s) UP (2 turns). [Additional effect +1 with success rate 50%.]

Party's Evasion 1 level(s) UP (2 turns). [Additional effect +1 with success rate 50%.]

Info

The wind in autumn is said to be colorless. This is because in the Five Phases, autumn's phase is metal, which has the corresponding color of white.

Skill Level		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Accuracy Level Up
	Value	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	Rate	0	10	20	20	30	40	40	50	50	50
	Add	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Evasion Level Up
	Value	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	Rate	0	10	10	20	30	30	40	40	50	50
	Add	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
CD		6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	5

Autumn Poem Lvl 10

CD 7

Party's Spirit Power 0.8 UP. [Additional effect +0 with success rate 0%.]

Info

Poets of all nations throughout history have written poems about autumn. The allure of autumn captures the hearts of many.

Skill Level		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Spirit Power Up
	Value	0.25	0.3	0.35	0.4	0.45	0.5	0.55	0.6	0.7	0.8
	Rate	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Add	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
CD		7	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	7

Character Characteristics

Horse Chestnut Trunk

After being attacked, DMG from Sharp Bullet 20% DOWN. [Success rate 100%.]

Poison Ivy Sap

When wave starts, inflicts 1 layer of Barrier Status: Poison to target (3 turns). [Success rate 35%.]

Maple Leaves

After being attacked, own Accuracy 1 level UP (3 turns). [Success rate 35%.]

Character Change Effect

Guard Link

When switching places with a rear-guard unit, other unit's Yang DEF, Yin DEF, CRIT DEF, & CRIT Evasion UP (3 turns).
When switching places with a front-guard unit, inherits part of other unit's Yang DEF, Yin DEF, CRIT DEF, & CRIT Evasion buffs (3 turns).

Upgrade Costs

Rank	Coins	Materials
0 -> 1	1000	x10 x10 x10 x10 x20 x20
1 -> 2	2,000	x10 x20 x20 x20 x10 x10
2 -> 3	5,000	x20 x20 x20 x20 x20 x20
3 -> 4	10,000	x20 x30 x30 x30 x20 x20
4 -> 5	15,000	x30 x30 x30 x30 x30 x30

Character Analysis

Shizuha Aki was released on August 17th, 2021 in The Scent & Sights of Autumn.

Shizuha Aki, Minoriko Aki's older sister, first made an appearance in the series in Mountain of Faith as a stage 1 midboss. Shizuha is the goddess of autumn leaves and has the ability to control the turning of leaves. Together with her sister, Shizuha basically controls the entire season of autumn. In a comedic way, Shizuha doesn't actually use any supernatural powers to turn the leaves of autumn red and rather paints over them which explains the slight color inconsistencies you find in these leaves. She takes great pride in what she does and enjoys showing her work to her sister, as a result of this, Shizuha hates when winter eventually comes. In Touhou LostWord, Shizuha plays the role of a support, and can provide some nice buffs for your team which places her comfortably into B-Tier.

For farming Shizuha can at least throw out a solid punch, but unfortunately the mixed damage of her Last Word and her not-quite-adequate Accuracy results in a slightly inconsistent and weaker farmer than most. Make sure that on the first turn you use all three of her skills, and a Yin ATK UP Story Card on Autumn Sign: Falling Blast - turn 2, use, The Sorrow of the Banana. As her Accuracy UP buff only lasts two turns, she must do this precise order to avoid a low roll on Autumn Sign: Falling Blast; if not enough hits connect, she will not have the Spirit Power required to use her Last Word with 3 boosts.

Like previous mentioned Shizuha has an array of tools to help support her teammates. Shizuha is able to grant her team 0.8 P UP and herself a full 1 P UP at max level, as well as provide team-wide accuracy and dodge support using her second skill. Shizuha is unique in this sense, being the only unit with the ability to grant her entire team with more P. The ability to do so, paired with her team-wide accuracy support is definitely what sets her a part from the average buffer. In addition, Shizuha can grant her team Yin attack, Yin defense, and more dodge support with the rest of her Spell Cards. She can also guarantee an Paralyze Barrier using her first Spell Card. Shizuha also has a quite a bit of elements to work with in the form of Metal and Wood. She has 3 Wood breaks on her first Spell Card and 3 Metal breaks on her second Spell Card, all going up 1 in count as her P count goes up. Her Last Word has 2 Wood and 4 Metal, gaining the last 3 metal at P3.

Like previously mentioned, the ability to provide team-wide P support is Shizuha's greatest trait and makes her quite a reliable support to have handy when you need her.

Here are the chances for Shizuha's secondary effects, alongside her Hard scalings (per bullet):

Fire of Fallen Leaves
Firebomb: 0%/30%/0%/30%/0%/0%

Autumn Foliage Viewing
Charged: 0%/30%/0%/0%/0%/0%
Poison Spray: 0%/0%/0%/30%/0%/0%

Leaf Sign: Falling Leaves of Madness
Chance For Target's Accuracy DOWN: 40%/40%/0%/0%/0%/0%
Chance For Target's Evasion DOWN: 0%/0%/50%/0%/50%/0%

Autumn Sign: Falling Blast
Poison Spray: 30%/30%/0%/0%/0%/0%
Chance For Accuracy UP: 0%/0%/50%/0%/50%/0%

The Sorrow of the Banana
Hard: 0%/0%/0%/0%/50%/60%
Chance For Accuracy UP: 0%/50%/0%/50%/0%/0%
Chance For Own Focus DOWN: 0%/70%/0%/70%/0%/0%

Story Card Recommendations

(Card recommendations last updated on April 30, 2023)

Spell Card

Overwhelming Firepower

The Witch of Scarlet Dreams

Valued Tools of the Trade

For farming, Shizuha should use a Yin ATK UP story card on Autumn Sign: Falling Blast and then immediately use her Last Word the next turn. Otherwise for harder fights, look to whatever mix of Yin ATK UP, Spirit Power UP, and Accuracy UP is required to get the job done. For fillers, look to Yin ATK - Yang ATK simply is not worth bothering with, outside of scenarios where you're babying Shizuha for maximum damage at the expense of practicality.

Last Word

Overwhelming Firepower

In the vast majority of scenarios, the mix of Wood DMG UP and Yin ATK UP that Overwhelming Firepower provides is Shizuha's best bet - you'll simply have to accept the small degree of variance that it comes with. If you're extremely risk adverse, Froggy Hat will sometimes suffice with its Accuracy UP and Liquid DMG UP.

Character Skill Level Up Recommendations

Shizuha's third skill, Autumn Poem, is priority number one without a doubt. The ability to grand team-wide P support is very useful and you're going to want to max this ability with her ASAP. Next you're going to want to level up Autumn Wind to at least level 8 as the 50% chance to increase 2 levels of accuracy is very helpful. Lastly, Single Leaf should be upgraded to it's max, the extra P for Shizuha helps makes use of her good elemental coverage.

Character Strengths

+Access to Wood and Metal element attacks
+Provides team-wide accuracy support
+Provides team-wide P support
+Applies Paralyze on her first Spell Card

Character Weaknesses

-Low overall damage

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