Kamu (a Touhou LW original) refers to a flower fog, the phenomenon where a bunch of flowers can look like a colored mist when viewed from afar. This is an apt temperament for this Yuuka, who woke up earlier than planned. Yuuka is endowed with Wood Phase because she loves flowers.
The strong and kind Wood Phase resists Water Phase, because water nourishes wood, but it is weak to Metal Phase, because metal carves wood.
Flowers absorb colors from the earth, and color holds the same properties as temperament. Yuuka can use this characteristic of flowers to influence her own temperament. She has chosen to give herself Reverse Sun Essence to help her resolve this incident that was apparently caused by a vampire.
The alluring and arrogant Sun Essence resists the diverse and uncooperative Star Essence, but it is weak to the cooperative and indecisive Moon Essence. Thus, Reverse Sun Essence is weak against Star Essence and resists Moon Essence.
The Spread Shot of Yuuka Kazami from the world shrouded in scarlet mist. She unleashes a barrage of flower bullets. This attack is this Yuuka's version of Flower Shooting. It looks like she controls the flowers, but perhaps they are helping her willingly. These flowers seem somewhat redder than usual, but you still shouldn't let their beauty captivate you. It's dangerous.
All
Scarlet Flower Bullet
x10
Yang
Normal Bullet
Element: Wood
PWR
2.29
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 20% of DEF.
[Self][Yang ATK△]100% chance to apply Yang ATK 1 level(s) UP buff to Self (3 turn(s)).
All
Spring Scarlet Flower Bullet
x2
Yin
1
Normal Bullet
Element: None
PWR
2.74
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Sure-Hit]Always hits regardless of Accuracy stat.
All
Summer Scarlet Flower Bullet
x2
Yin
1
Normal Bullet
Element: Sun
PWR
2.29
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Youkai-Killer]
[Scarlet Devil Mansion-Killer]
[Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 20% of DEF.
All
Autumn Scarlet Flower Bullet
x2
Yin
1
Normal Bullet
Element: None
PWR
1.83
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Vampire-Killer]
[Undead-Killer]
[Devil-Killer]
[Magician-Killer]
[Maid-Killer]
[Self][Yang ATK△]100% chance to apply Yang ATK 1 level(s) UP buff to Self (3 turn(s)).
[Self][Yang DEF△]100% chance to apply Yang DEF 1 level(s) UP buff to Self (3 turn(s)).
All
Winter Scarlet Flower Bullet
x1
Yang
2
Normal Bullet
Element: Wood
PWR
2.74
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Youkai-Killer]
[Scarlet Devil Mansion-Killer]
[Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 20% of DEF.
All
Seasonal Scarlet Flower Bullet
x1
Yang
3
Normal Bullet
Element: Wood
PWR
1.83
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Toxic]Breaks target's Barrier with Barrier Status: Poison.
The Focus Shot of Yuuka Kazami from the world shrouded in scarlet mist. She fires a few large flower bullets. This attack is this Yuuka's version of Fantastic Spring Flowers. These flowers look redder than usual too. Perhaps they absorbed some of the scarlet temperament.
All
Large Scarlet Flower Bullet
x8
Yang
Normal Bullet
Element: None
PWR
4.29
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Absorb]Recovers HP (10% of max HP) when attack hits target.
All
Springtime Large Scarlet Flower Bullet
x2
Yin
1
Normal Bullet
Element: Sun
PWR
4.57
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Absorb]Recovers HP (15% of max HP) when attack hits target.
All
Summertime Large Scarlet Flower Bullet
x1
Yin
1
Normal Bullet
Element: None
PWR
8.38
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Youkai-Killer]
[Scarlet Devil Mansion-Killer]
[Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 20% of DEF.
[Self][Yang ATK△]100% chance to apply Yang ATK 1 level(s) UP buff to Self (3 turn(s)).
[Self][Yang DEF△]100% chance to apply Yang DEF 1 level(s) UP buff to Self (3 turn(s)).
All
Autumn-Time Large Scarlet Flower Bullet
x1
Yang
2
Normal Bullet
Element: Wood
PWR
7.62
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Vampire-Killer]
[Undead-Killer]
[Devil-Killer]
[Magician-Killer]
[Maid-Killer]
All
Wintertime Large Scarlet Flower Bullet
x1
Yang
2
Normal Bullet
Element: Sun
PWR
6.86
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Youkai-Killer]
[Scarlet Devil Mansion-Killer]
[Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 20% of DEF.
All
All-Season Large Scarlet Flower Bullet
x1
Yin
3
Normal Bullet
Element: Sun
PWR
6.1
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[All Targets][Poison Spray]100% chance to inflict Barrier Status: Poison to All Targets (2 turn(s)).
A Spell Card of Yuuka Kazami from the world shrouded in scarlet mist (a Touhou LW original). Gensokyo's flowers blossom amidst the ongoing Scarlet Mist Incident. The shroud of scarlet mist has covered Gensokyo for so long that the balance of temperament has collapsed, affecting everything, including the flowers. In fact, this incident is especially hazardous to flowers as it prevents sunlight from reaching them. However, there's no way Yuuka would just sit idly by and let the flowers wither. All she needs to do is take the nutrients and energy that the flowers need directly from the mist. Thus begins the flower rebellion.
*Pre- and Post- effects assume max level. Effects per level can be viewed here.
Pre-Attack Spell Card Effects
Party's Yang ATK 2 level(s) UP (2 turns).
Party's Yang DEF 2 level(s) UP (3 turns).
Party's Evasion 2 level(s) UP (3 turns).
Post-Attack Spell Card Effects
None
Solo
Prophetic Scarlet Plant Dream Bullet
x18
Yang
Sharp Bullet
Element: Sun
PWR
4.88
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Youkai-Killer]
[Scarlet Devil Mansion-Killer]
[Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 20% of DEF.
Solo
False Scarlet Plant Dream Bullet
x4
Yang
1
Sharp Bullet
Element: Sun
PWR
6.58
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Vampire-Killer]
[Undead-Killer]
[Devil-Killer]
[Magician-Killer]
[Maid-Killer]
Solo
Auspicious Scarlet Plant Dream Bullet
x4
Yang
2
Sharp Bullet
Element: Sun
PWR
6.58
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Youkai-Killer]
[Scarlet Devil Mansion-Killer]
[Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 20% of DEF.
Solo
Inauspicious Scarlet Plant Dream Bullet
x3
Yang
2
Sharp Bullet
Element: Sun
PWR
8.78
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Vampire-Killer]
[Undead-Killer]
[Devil-Killer]
[Magician-Killer]
[Maid-Killer]
Solo
Lucid Scarlet Plant Dream Bullet
x3
Yang
2
Sharp Bullet
Element: Sun
PWR
8.78
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Absorb]Recovers HP (15% of max HP) when attack hits target.
Solo
Precognitive Scarlet Plant Dream Bullet
x3
Yang
3
Sharp Bullet
Element: Wood
PWR
8.78
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Absorb]Recovers HP (20% of max HP) when attack hits target.
[Self][Yang ATK△]100% chance to apply Yang ATK 1 level(s) UP buff to Self (3 turn(s)).
[Self][Yang DEF△]100% chance to apply Yang DEF 1 level(s) UP buff to Self (3 turn(s)).
A Spell Card of Yuuka Kazami from the world shrouded in scarlet mist (a Touhou LW original). Various scarlet flower bullets wildly bloom in this attack. Incidents are often accompanied by flowers wildly blooming, indicating a strong connection between incidents and temperament.
*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
Recovers50% of party's HP.
Adds2 layer(s) to party's Barrier.
All
Freely Sing With the Wind (Scarlet)
x20
Yang
Light Bullet
Element: Wood
PWR
3.66
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 100% of DEF.
[Elastic]Higher chance to CRIT with higher target's ATK.
[Self][Yang ATK△]100% chance to apply Yang ATK 1 level(s) UP buff to Self (3 turn(s)).
All
Red Blossoms & Green Willows (Scarlet)
x5
Yin
1
Light Bullet
Element: Sun
PWR
3.51
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Elastic]Higher chance to CRIT with higher target's ATK.
[All Targets][Firebomb]100% chance to inflict Barrier Status: Burn to All Targets (2 turn(s)).
All
Birdsong & Flower Perfume (Scarlet)
x4
Yang
1
Light Bullet
Element: Wood
PWR
3.66
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Youkai-Killer]
[Scarlet Devil Mansion-Killer]
[Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 100% of DEF.
All
Resplendent Nature (Scarlet)
x3
Yin
1
Light Bullet
Element: Sun
PWR
3.9
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Vampire-Killer]
[Undead-Killer]
[Devil-Killer]
[Magician-Killer]
[Maid-Killer]
[All Targets][Firebomb]100% chance to inflict Barrier Status: Burn to All Targets (2 turn(s)).
All
Bright Moon & Cool Wind (Scarlet)
x2
Yang
2
Light Bullet
Element: Wood
PWR
4.39
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Youkai-Killer]
[Scarlet Devil Mansion-Killer]
[Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 100% of DEF.
All
Whimsically Praise the Moon (Scarlet)
x2
Yin
3
Light Bullet
Element: Sun
PWR
2.93
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Vampire-Killer]
[Undead-Killer]
[Devil-Killer]
[Magician-Killer]
[Maid-Killer]
[Elastic]Higher chance to CRIT with higher target's ATK.
[Toxic]Breaks target's Barrier with Barrier Status: Poison.
[All Targets][Firebomb]100% chance to inflict Barrier Status: Burn to All Targets (2 turn(s)).
The Last Word of Yuuka Kazami from the world shrouded in scarlet mist (a Touhou LW original). She fires not one but two massive lasers ringed with bougainvillea flowers. According to all the credible sources of information, there is no record of Yuuka Kazami ever firing a massive laser. However, this Yuuka shoots two with reckless abandon. It's as if she was saving this attack for when she needed it most. These lasers are formed from the blazing fantasies of budding flowers. They are sparks that light the way forward. The bougainvillea flowers' red temperament recolors the scarlet magic mist.
*Pre- and Post- effects assume max level. Effects per level can be viewed here.
Pre-Attack Spell Card Effects
Own Yang ATK 4 level(s) UP (2 turns).
Own CRIT ATK 4 level(s) UP (2 turns).
Post-Attack Spell Card Effects
Dispels2 of own Binds or stat debuffs.
All
FS Bullet of Dreams
x21
Yang
Laser Bullet
Element: Sun
PWR
6.97
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Youkai-Killer]
[Scarlet Devil Mansion-Killer]
[Sure-Hit]Always hits regardless of Accuracy stat.
[Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 100% of DEF.
[Rebound]Consumes HP (25% of max HP) every hit.
[All Targets][CRIT DEF▼]100% chance to apply CRIT DEF 2 level(s) DOWN debuff to All Targets (1 turn(s)).
All
FS Bullet of Illusions
x5
Yang
1
Laser Bullet
Element: Sun
PWR
8.78
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Vampire-Killer]
[Undead-Killer]
[Devil-Killer]
[Magician-Killer]
[Maid-Killer]
[Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 120% of DEF.
All
FS Bullet of Visions
x4
Yang
2
Laser Bullet
Element: Wood
PWR
10.97
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[All Targets][Yang DEF▼]100% chance to apply Yang DEF 1 level(s) DOWN debuff to All Targets (3 turn(s)).
All
FS Bullet of Fantasy
x4
Yang
2
Laser Bullet
Element: Wood
PWR
10.97
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[All Targets][Yin DEF▼]100% chance to apply Yin DEF 1 level(s) DOWN debuff to All Targets (3 turn(s)).
All
FS Bullet of Scarlet Visions
x3
Yang
2
Laser Bullet
Element: Sun
PWR
14.63
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Youkai-Killer]
[Scarlet Devil Mansion-Killer]
[Vampire-Killer]
[Undead-Killer]
[Devil-Killer]
[Magician-Killer]
[Maid-Killer]
[Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 120% of DEF.
All
FS Bullet of Scarlet Fantasy
x3
Yang
3
Laser Bullet
Element: Sun
PWR
14.63
ACC
75%
CRI
5%
[Youkai-Killer]
[Scarlet Devil Mansion-Killer]
[Vampire-Killer]
[Undead-Killer]
[Devil-Killer]
[Magician-Killer]
[Maid-Killer]
[Hard]DMG scales with ATK in addition to 120% of DEF.
[Incineration]Breaks target's Barrier with Barrier Status: Burn.
[Toxic]Breaks target's Barrier with Barrier Status: Poison.
Character Ability
Capable of manipulating flowers
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The ability of Yuuka Kazami from the world shrouded in scarlet mist (a Touhou LW original). It is essentially the same as our version of Yuuka's ability.
Similar to Alice Margatroid, there are no public records of Yuuka Kazami being active during the Scarlet Mist Incident. In other words, it's like all the information concerning this Yuuka comes from myths and legends rather than from a history book. Although the Scarlet Mist Incident has been prolonged, the only evidence indicating that Yuuka was active during this time comes from this Yuuka herself and the people around her. It would be much easier to believe that this Yuuka actually existed if an impartial witness could back up what she says. But, then again, the proof of someone's existence can only be expressed in relative terms, so you can never know whether any specific individual truly existed with absolute certainty.
Just like Alice, this Yuuka claims that she wasn't planning to wake up until her time had come. But Yuuka loves flowers, so she awoke when she sensed that an incident was threatening them. Basically, this incident gave Yuuka a more than sufficient reason to act because its mist blocked out the sun, endangering the plants and stunting their growth. However, according to Yuuka, she woke up too early. It's true that most records state that Yuuka was first seen in Gensokyo around the time of the flower incident that hasn't yet occurred in this world, but how could this Yuuka know about that...? She speaks as if she predicted the future.
Yuuka Kazami is a youkai who manipulates flowers. There are several famous types of youkai, such as kappa, tengu, yuki-onna, and yamanba, but Yuuka hasn't claimed to belong to any particular species of youkai. This harkens back to the fundamental nature of youkai. Broadly speaking, any being that isn't human can be called a ''youkai.'' The term ''youkai'' was first used as a way to categorize beings like kappa and tengu, rather than the terms ''tengu'' or ''kappa'' being used to distinguish certain types of youkai. Kappa used to just be called kappa, and the same with tengu. The only thing they have in common is the fact that they're not human. Of course, other non-human beings, such as wild animals, also exist, but they stop being called youkai as soon as they are identified as natural creatures―creatures that can be controlled or have the potential to be controlled by human logic and knowledge. Youkai have always existed alongside but separate from humanity and should really be considered generally as ''non-human creatures'' rather than lumped together under different labels. The closer you get to the original definition of the term ''youkai,'' the more it resembles the definition of oni. Perhaps this is why some people consider oni to be separate from youkai.
Immune to Barrier Status: Burn & Poison. When attacked with Burn or Poison, recovers 5% of own HP.
When using Graze, party's Yang ATK 1 level UP (1 turn).
Yuuka Kazami (Scarlet) was released on April 14th, 2023 on "Festival Prayer: Youkai of Scarlet Flowers.” For more up-to-date analysis, be sure to visit the Official Discord Server.
Yuuka Kazami is a healer role character, who is focused around nuking with Sun elements and has some additional utility.
As an Attacker
Has good damage with Youkai killers
Sun oriented nuker, with supplementary wood to help out.
Burn inflictor which she can break on her Last Word, as well as Poison breaker with her Spell Card
As a Supporter
Party Yang ATK up per each graze used as well as her 1st Spell Card
Party 2 barriers on her 3rd skill and 2nd Spell Card
Story Card Recommendations
(Card recommendations last updated on July 05, 2023)
Yuuka is a fairly power hungry character, so cards like Witch of Scarlet Dreams, Myouren Temple Anniversary, It’s Spring! and Midnight Tea would be a great way to supplement her needs. Alternatively, she can also utilize cards which raise CRIT ATK like World in Hands or Miracle Mallet can benefit her overall damage. Alternatively, she can opt to look for cards to optimize her damage like I’m Alright! for her 1st Spell Card. Finally, to optimize her Last Word’s damage on the first turn, look for cards which augment both Yang ATK and Yang DEF.
For her Last Word, Infinity Garden and Little Sister and Sweets effectively function the same as her best possible slot, as they are the best source of Laser damage boost, with some additional damage towards the Wood lines. For a more budget option, Occult Circle from Hifuu B3 is your best chance.
Character Skill Level Up Recommendations
Leveling up her 1st skill, Blazing Fantasies, to 6 is a great optimization to make sure she can hit her attacks consistently. Afterwards, leveling up her 3rd skill, Gall, would be best as it provides her with a great deal of utility as well as reducing its long Cooldown. From there, pivoting back to leveling up her 1st skill would be a good idea to help supplement anomaly breaks. Finally, consider leveling up her 2nd skill, Bud Mutation, as it does provide some healing and removes any anomalies she may not resist.
Character Strengths
Powerful sun nuke
As befitting of the one who hangs around the Garden of the Sun frequently, Yuuka’s sun breaks, as well as damage potential are all great. Thanks to her large amount of Sun breaks as well as good access to Youkai killer, Yuuka can do extremely well against common enemies.
Good at enabling and breaking barriers
With her skills inflicting anomalies, Yuuka can break both Poison and Burn anomalies. While her spell cards primarily break poison, she can help enable burn breaks due to the in-line effects that her attacks have.
Character Weaknesses
Low utility
Despite her 3rd skill having powerful effects tied to it with a dispel and 2 party barriers, Yuuka’s utility is not particularly impressive due to the high cooldown on the skill, as well as overall weak supporting ability.