Nemuno Sakata

The Yamanba Who Surpasses This World's Barriers

Stats

Base

Fantasy Rebirth

Health

5000

Agility

900

Yang ATK

1350

Yang DEF

750

Yin ATK

1500

Yin DEF

950

Races

Foundational Presence Gensokyo Shrine Maiden Yamanba Youkai Youkai Mountain

Element Type Chart

Sekirai

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Sekirai (a Touhou LW original) refers to sprites, a type of red electric discharge that occurs in the upper-atmosphere above thunderstorms. This red "lightning" has a deep connection with Nemuno's past. Nemuno is endowed with Fire Phase, the element of strong impulses and burning passion, and Star Essence, with her freedom and independence.

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

Sun

Moon

Fire

Water

Wood

Metal

Earth

Star

Character Shots

Mince Cut

Nemuno Sakata's Spread Shot (a Touhou LW original). She uses her cleaver imbued with lightning to mince her target with slashing attacks. This is different to the mince cut that Nemuno uses for food preparation... probably.

	Solo	Mince Cut	x6	Yin
Slash Bullet Element: None PWR 5.45 ACC 75% CRI 10%
	Solo	Shock Wave	x2	Yang	1
Energy Bullet Element: None PWR 3.93 ACC 75% CRI 10%
	Solo	Dust Cut	x2	Yin	1
Slash Bullet Element: None PWR 3.27 ACC 75% CRI 10%
	Solo	Slash Shock Wave	x2	Yang	1
Energy Bullet Element: None PWR 2.62 ACC 75% CRI 10%
	Solo	Adamant Hack	x2	Yin	2
Slash Bullet Element: Metal PWR 1.96 ACC 75% CRI 10% [Target][Charged]25% chance to inflict Barrier Status: Paralyze to Target (2 turn(s)).
	Solo	Thunder Wave	x2	Yang	3
Energy Bullet Element: Wood PWR 1.31 ACC 75% CRI 10% [Target][Charged]30% chance to inflict Barrier Status: Paralyze to Target (2 turn(s)).

Filleting Cut

Nemuno Sakata's Focus Shot (a Touhou LW original). She swings her cleaver imbued with lightning to unleash three shock waves toward her target. It is unknown whether or not Nemuno uses this same technique to fillet the fish she catches from the river. You may think that you only need two cuts parallel to the spine to fillet a fish, but the third cut is needed to remove the head and the internal organs. How terrifying!

	Solo	Filleting Cut	x4	Yin
Slash Bullet Element: None PWR 8.18 ACC 75% CRI 10%
	Solo	Scaling	x1	Yang	1
Slash Bullet Element: None PWR 13.09 ACC 75% CRI 10% [Human-Killer]
	Solo	Decapitation	x1	Yin	2
Slash Bullet Element: None PWR 15.27 ACC 75% CRI 10% [Human-Killer]
	Solo	Skinning	x1	Yang	3
Slash Bullet Element: Metal PWR 17.45 ACC 75% CRI 10%
	Solo	Gutting	x1	Yin	3
Slash Bullet Element: None PWR 19.64 ACC 75% CRI 10% [Human-Killer]
	Solo	Deboning	x1	Yang	3
Slash Bullet Element: Metal PWR 21.82 ACC 75% CRI 10%

Character Spell Cards

Available

Limit Break 1

Limit Break 2

Limit Break 3

Blade Exhaustion Sign: Mountain Murder

Nemuno Sakata's Spell Card. She makes a surprise attack with her cleaver. The depths of the mountains have been used as places of exile since ancient times. One theory speculates that a number of youkai who live in the mountains may be related to these exiled people or their descendants. Another theory is that female monks, priests, and shrine maidens secluding themselves in the mountains for ascetic practices were mistaken for youkai. The origin of the yamanba is quite similar to oni and tengu.

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

Pre-Attack Spell Card Effects

Target's Agility 2 level(s) DOWN (2 turns). [Additional effect +1 with success rate 20%.]

Target's CRIT DEF 2 level(s) DOWN (2 turns). [Additional effect +1 with success rate 20%.]

Post-Attack Spell Card Effects

None

	Solo	Knife Skills	x7	Yin
Slash Bullet Element: Metal PWR 8.98 ACC 75% CRI 10%
	Solo	Basic Knife Cuts	x3	Yang	1
Slash Bullet Element: None PWR 8.38 ACC 75% CRI 10% [Piercing]Attacks target in relation to their original DEF ignoring any DEF buffs or debuffs. [Target][Adhesive]40% chance to inflict Delay (acts later in the turn) to Target (1 turn(s)).
	Solo	Practical Knife Cuts	x3	Yang	2
Slash Bullet Element: None PWR 9.77 ACC 75% CRI 10% [Human-Killer]
	Solo	Fantastical Knife Skills	x3	Yin	3
Slash Bullet Element: Metal PWR 11.17 ACC 75% CRI 10% [Human-Killer]
	Solo	Nemuno's Knife Cuts	x4	Yin	3
Slash Bullet Element: None PWR 9.43 ACC 75% CRI 10% [Human-Killer] [Piercing]Attacks target in relation to their original DEF ignoring any DEF buffs or debuffs.
	Solo	Extreme Fantastical Knife Cuts	x4	Yin	3
Slash Bullet Element: Metal PWR 10.47 ACC 75% CRI 10% [Piercing]Attacks target in relation to their original DEF ignoring any DEF buffs or debuffs. [Target][Adhesive]60% chance to inflict Delay (acts later in the turn) to Target (1 turn(s)).

Sharpen Sign: Madly Glinting Cleaver

Nemuno Sakata's Spell Card. She sharpens her cleaver, which scatters sparks that assault her target. Staying at a yamanba's house and hearing the sound of a knife being sharpened in the middle of the night is a common trope in folktales. Sharpening and polishing knives requires a lot of skill, so seeing an old rusted and chipped knife being brought back to life is quite an enjoyable and moving sight to behold.

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

Pre-Attack Spell Card Effects

Own Spirit Power 1.00 UP.

Post-Attack Spell Card Effects

None

	Solo	Oni's Cleaver	x12	Yin
Slash Bullet Element: Metal PWR 8.73 ACC 75% CRI 10%
	Solo	Blue Steel Yanagi Sashimi Knife	x3	Yin	1
Energy Bullet Element: Metal PWR 8.38 ACC 75% CRI 10% [Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 20% of DEF.
	Solo	Small Deba Knife	x3	Yin	1
Slash Bullet Element: None PWR 6.98 ACC 75% CRI 10% [Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 20% of DEF. [Self][Yin DEF△]35% chance to apply Yin DEF 1 level(s) UP buff to Self (2 turn(s)).
	Solo	Tuna Knife	x2	Yin	1
Energy Bullet Element: Metal PWR 8.38 ACC 75% CRI 10% [Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 20% of DEF.
	Solo	Black Nakiri Knife	x2	Yang	2
Slash Bullet Element: None PWR 6.28 ACC 75% CRI 10% [Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 25% of DEF. [Self][Yang DEF△]35% chance to apply Yang DEF 1 level(s) UP buff to Self (2 turn(s)).
	Solo	Deba Knife	x1	Yang	3
Energy Bullet Element: None PWR 8.38 ACC 75% CRI 10% [Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 30% of DEF. [Self][Yin DEF△]50% chance to apply Yin DEF 1 level(s) UP buff to Self (2 turn(s)).

Red Thunder Dragon

Nemuno Sakata's Last Word (a Touhou LW original). Red lightning in the shape of a dragon shoots down from the sky in this powerful attack. There is a legend of a yamanba who lived in the mountains and received a child from a red thunder dragon. The child grew up big and strong, served a samurai, and performed all sorts of heroic feats. It is unknown whether or not Nemuno has any connection with this hero, but she seems to know the legend.

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

Pre-Attack Spell Card Effects

Own Yin ATK 2 level(s) UP (3 turns).

Own Yin DEF 2 level(s) UP (3 turns).

Post-Attack Spell Card Effects

None

	Solo	Red Dragon Fire	x15	Yin
Energy Bullet Element: Fire PWR 10.47 ACC 75% CRI 10%
	Solo	Red Dragon Lightning	x4	Yin	1
Energy Bullet Element: Wood PWR 15.71 ACC 75% CRI 10% [Human-Killer] [Target][Charged]40% chance to inflict Barrier Status: Paralyze to Target (2 turn(s)).
	Solo	Red Dragon Flames	x4	Yin	2
Energy Bullet Element: Fire PWR 18.33 ACC 75% CRI 10% [Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 30% of DEF. [Target][Charged]45% chance to inflict Barrier Status: Paralyze to Target (2 turn(s)).
	Solo	Red Dragon Lightning Strike	x4	Yin	3
Energy Bullet Element: Wood PWR 20.95 ACC 75% CRI 10% [Human-Killer] [Target][Charged]50% chance to inflict Barrier Status: Paralyze to Target (2 turn(s)).
	Solo	Red Dragon Blazing Vortex	x5	Yin	3
Energy Bullet Element: Fire PWR 18.85 ACC 75% CRI 10% [Human-Killer] [Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 50% of DEF.
	Solo	Red Dragon of Thunder and Lightning	x5	Yin	3
Energy Bullet Element: Wood PWR 20.95 ACC 75% CRI 10% [Human-Killer] [Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 50% of DEF.

Rebirth Upgrades

Spell Card Upgrade - Red Thunder Dragon

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

Pre-Attack Spell Card Effects

Own Yin ATK 2 level(s) UP (3 turns).

Own Yin DEF 2 level(s) UP (3 turns).

Post-Attack Spell Card Effects

None

	Solo	Red Dragon Fire	x15	Yin
Energy Bullet Element: Fire PWR 10.47 ACC 75% CRI 10%
	Solo	Red Dragon Lightning	x4	Yin	1
Energy Bullet Element: Wood PWR 15.71 ACC 75% CRI 10% [Human-Killer] [Target][Charged]40% chance to inflict Barrier Status: Paralyze to Target (2 turn(s)).					1
	Solo	Red Dragon Flames	x4	Yin	2
Energy Bullet Element: Fire PWR 18.33 ACC 75% CRI 10% [Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 30% of DEF. [Target][Charged]45% chance to inflict Barrier Status: Paralyze to Target (2 turn(s)).					2
	Solo	Red Dragon Lightning Strike	x4	Yin	3
Energy Bullet Element: Wood PWR 20.95 ACC 75% CRI 10% [Human-Killer] [Target][Charged]50% chance to inflict Barrier Status: Paralyze to Target (2 turn(s)).					3
	Solo	Red Dragon Blazing Vortex	x5	Yin	3
Energy Bullet Element: Fire PWR 18.85 ACC 75% CRI 10% [Human-Killer] [Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 50% of DEF.					3
	Solo	Red Dragon of Thunder and Lightning	x5	Yin	3
Energy Bullet Element: Wood PWR 20.95 ACC 75% CRI 10% [Human-Killer] [Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 50% of DEF. [Discharged]Breaks target's Barrier with Barrier Status: Paralyze.					3

Character Ability

Capable of creating sanctuaries

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Nemuno Sakata is able to create barriers that keep other people out of an area. The specifics of this ability is still unknown, but it is thought that it has something to do with the yamanba being an ancient form of shrine maiden and also a youkai that lives in the mountains. The mountains are one of the earliest unexplored regions in Japan, which makes them places of religious significance as well as a dangerous untamed land where beasts, hostile humans, and scoundrels reside. Mountains continued to be feared later on, as they became known as the home of steel which was used to make the weapons of civilization. Nemuno is a highly territorial and independent youkai who, unlike most Gensokyo youkai, still follows customs from the ancient past. Tengu are also a type of youkai that are known for being highly territorial, but they have an interwoven social structure with members of their own species and closely related species. With the Youkai Mountain currently being devoid of any oni, the tengu sometimes try to aggressively take over territory belonging to other species of youkai. However, even the tengu have made a nonaggression pact with Nemuno, which is a testament to how strongly protected her territory is. Also, according to the tengu, Nemuno and the other yamanba are all individualistic, naturalistic, and yet also very friendly.

Nullifies the effects of Barrier Status: Burn, Freeze, Paralyze, Poison, & Blind.

Character Skills

Yamanba Kijutsu Lvl 10

CD 5

Inflicts 2 layer(s) of Barrier Status: Paralyze to all targets (2 turns).

Info

Yamanba sometimes make use of their own unique type of magic. Most of this magic relates to the nature of the mountains themselves.

Skill Level		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Barrier Paralyze
	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
CD		5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5

Mountain Ogress Lvl 10

CD 5

Own Yin ATK 1 level(s) UP (3 turns). [Additional effect +1 with success rate 50%.]

Own Yin DEF 1 level(s) UP (3 turns). [Additional effect +1 with success rate 50%.]

Info

The distinction between oni and yamanba is vague at best. A female oni or ogress is also a yamanba.

Skill Level		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Yin Attack 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
Yin Defense 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

Knife Sharpening Lvl 10

CD 4

Own Yin DEF 3 level(s) UP (1 turn).

Info

Yamanba sharpen their knives daily. They work hard so they can cook delicious food.

Skill Level		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Yin Defense Level UP
	Value	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	3
	Rate	0	10	20	30	40	50	60	70	80	0
	Add	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0
CD		4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4

Character Characteristics

Ofuda Reversal

When attacked, DMG from Ofuda Bullet 100% DOWN. [Success rate 25%.]

Mountain Spirits

When turn starts, heals 1 layer of own Barrier Status. [Success rate 35%.]

Unrelenting Pursuer

After being attacked, own Yin ATK 1 level UP (3 turns). [Success rate 25%.]

Character Change Effect

Attack Link

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

Upgrade Costs

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

Character Analysis

Nemuno Sakata was released on October 1st, 2021 in "Prayer: Youkai Cleaver & Believer." For more up-to-date analysis, be sure to visit the Official Discord Server.

The Yamanba who Surpasses This Floating World's Barriers, Nemuno Sakata is a very simple woman. She's got a simple lifestyle on Youkai Mountain, intruders stay the hell out, and she likes it that way. Yet in spite of the murderous reputation she cultivates to scare people away, she's actually a bit of a softie. Perhaps too soft, but that big cleaver isn't just for show, she's still here to chop your foes up.

For farming, Nemuno wants three turns - using Sharpen Sign: Madly Glinting Cleaver for 2 extra Spirit Power, with Yin ATK UP Story Cards to get a even sharper edge to her Last Word. Please note that this will only work at Awaken 5. Also make sure you avoid enemies who are immune to Paralyze, she is too reliant on it for the accuracy boost.

For harder fights, Nemuno is rather niche, but does have some uses. Essentially, she’s primarily a Solo targeting DPS, with a fairly back-loaded Last Word. However, her skill 1 does give her a secondary role due it applying 2 Paralyze barriers to all foes. This lets her either serve as Accuracy support in fights where you aren’t aiming for Breaks, or in combination with a Discharge attacker such as Minoriko to Break enemies no matter what their weaknesses may be. Additionally, she has slightly above average access to Metal Breaks, at 1/1/1/3 for 0/1/2/3 Power and 1/3 for 0/1 Power on Blade Exhaustion Sign: Mountain Murder and Sharpen Sign: Madly Glinting Cleaver respectively. Additionally, Sharpen Sign: Madly Glinting Cleaver refunds 1 Spirit Power on use, letting her get those Breaks out quickly and still sharpen her knife for a Last Word.

That’s it for Nemuno. She’s a simple Yamanba, with a big knife. Point that knife at your enemies, and she’ll do alright.

The Hard scaling of Red Thunder Dragon is 0%/0%/30%/0%/30%/50%

Story Card Recommendations

Spell Card

Overwhelming Firepower

The Witch of Scarlet Dreams

Valued Tools of the Trade

Due to Nemuno’s status as a Yin attacker, Story Cards which provide Yin ATK UP are her best bet for raising damage. In fights where you’re aiming to Full Break the opponent, make sure to give her some Accuracy too, since she won’t have the Paralyze barriers to provide her with Accuracy. Lastly, if you need Breaks for her, splash in a Spirit Power UP card - her second Spell Card’s Spirit Power refund only goes so far. For stat sticks, look to Yin ATK - you can also pick up Yin DEF, but her Last Word doesn’t really do a ton of Hard, so it’s not a huge priority.

Last Word

Thunder Beat

Nemuno will primarily want to look to Energy DMG UP (most notably Thunder Beat for also providing Wood DMG UP), thanks to her Last Word being blessed with every Bullet being tagged with Energy.

Character Skill Level Up Recommendations

If you have access to a Discharge attacker, Yamanba Kijutsu should be your priority. Otherwise, Mountain Ogress provides Nemuno with a big damage boost, and should be maxed next (or first, if Yamanba Kijutsu wasn’t a priority). Knife Sharpening still provides a benefit but a smaller one and can wait for last.

Character Strengths

+ Her Solo Last Word can hit pretty hard in longer fights
+ One of her skills inflicts 2 Paralyze barriers to all foes, fantastic for Discharge support
+ Slightly above average access to Metal Breaks

Character Weaknesses

- Little team utility outside of Paralyze barriers
- Damage is backloaded, making her incapable of eliminating priority targets quickly

Rebirth Upgrades

Spell Card Upgrade - Red Thunder Dragon

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

Pre-Attack Spell Card Effects

Own Yin ATK2 level(s) UP (3 turns).

Own Yin DEF2 level(s) UP (3 turns).

Post-Attack Spell Card Effects

None

	Solo	Red Dragon Fire	x15	Yin
Energy Bullet Element: Fire PWR 10.47 ACC 75% CRI 10%
	Solo	Red Dragon Lightning	x4	Yin	1
Energy Bullet Element: Wood PWR 15.71 ACC 75% CRI 10% [Human-Killer] [Target][Charged]40% chance to inflict Barrier Status: Paralyze to Target (2 turn(s)).					1
	Solo	Red Dragon Flames	x4	Yin	2
Energy Bullet Element: Fire PWR 18.33 ACC 75% CRI 10% [Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 30% of DEF. [Target][Charged]45% chance to inflict Barrier Status: Paralyze to Target (2 turn(s)).					2
	Solo	Red Dragon Lightning Strike	x4	Yin	3
Energy Bullet Element: Wood PWR 20.95 ACC 75% CRI 10% [Human-Killer] [Target][Charged]50% chance to inflict Barrier Status: Paralyze to Target (2 turn(s)).					3
	Solo	Red Dragon Blazing Vortex	x5	Yin	3
Energy Bullet Element: Fire PWR 18.85 ACC 75% CRI 10% [Human-Killer] [Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 50% of DEF.					3
	Solo	Red Dragon of Thunder and Lightning	x5	Yin	3
Energy Bullet Element: Wood PWR 20.95 ACC 75% CRI 10% [Human-Killer] [Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 50% of DEF. [Discharged]Breaks target's Barrier with Barrier Status: Paralyze.					3

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