Data from Reimu to Alice is based off ver.1.0.9 of the game and the Japanese Wiki.
Data from Youmu onward is based off of ver.1.1.2 of the game.
Hakurei Reimu
Theme Music
-SPECTER BUSTER~東方妖恋談(Touhou youren dan)
-封印の御札・有難き光(The pinion of sealing - The gracious light)~Witching Dream
Character ability
Shrine Maiden
-Increases accuracy and evasion depending on level.
(Works similarly to "Genius" or "Telekinesis" from the traditional SRW)
「嫁」(Waifu) Ability
Youkai Buster
Deals additional damage when skill is used and enemy is a "Youkai"
Damage increases with skill level: Lvl 1: 15%, Lvl 2: 30%, Lvl 3: 45%
Character and unit Stats.
Character Stats at Lv.5
Melee: 132
Shot: 151
Technique: 172
Defense: 85
Evasion: 185
Accuracy: 188
SP: 47
Default Unit Stats
HP: 3200
MP: 110
Mobility: 110
Armour: 800
Special: None
Attacks/Weapons
昇天脚 (Shouten Kyaku)
Attack Type:Melee
Range:1-2
Default Attack:1650
Accuracy:+20
Critical Rate:+35
Homing Amulets
Attack Type:Shot
Range:1-6
Default Attack:1800
Accuracy:+35
Critical Rate:-20
Persuasion Needles
Attack Type:Shot
Range:1-5
Default Attack:1900
Accuracy:+10
Critical Rate:+10
Ying Yang Orbs
Attack Type:Shot
Range:3-5
Default Attack:2250
Accuracy:+20
Critical Rate:+15
封魔陣 (Evil sealing barrier)
Attack Type:Melee
Range:1
Default Attack:2600
Accuracy:+15
Critical Rate:+35
夢想封印 (Musou Fuuin)
Attack Type:Shot
Range:1-3
Default Attack:2900
Accuracy:+45
Critical Rate:+10
- Unlocked after event
Synopsis
As one of the 2 main characters in this game she has high specs. and good character abilities to back them up with. In the game, her Persuasion needle which can be used at extensive ranges without any limitations (except for its overwhelming ammo count of 15).
In Super Robot Wars Lingo, she would be considered the "Real type" centered around evading enemy attacks and hitting them back with minuscule, but accurate attacks. (In the Super Robot Wars Series, the Gundam and Macross types, LFOs, R-1, Weiss Riter...etc. are considered "real types")
The only downside to her in the game is due to her status decrease on maps considered "Night". (You can get rid of this demerit by using items.)
Also, her low HP and armor makes any hit a devastating damage to her so power up her mobility to prevent this.
Kirisame Marisa
Theme Music
-BE A SHOOTING STAR~星の器(Casket of Star)
-夢が星に届く瞬間(とき)(The moment that the dream reaches the stars)~Dim.Dream
Character ability
Magician
-Attack+ (Magician levelx50)
-Range+(Magician levelx0.5)
(Works similarly to New-type with Funnels, or Telekinesis with T-Link Weapons)
「嫁」(Waifu) Ability
Danmaku is Power!
-Deals additional damage by consuming additional MP.
- Ability stacks with other abilities and commands on Marisa
-Both MP consumption and damage increase by level.
Character and unit Stats.
Character Stats at Lv.5
Melee: 137
Shot: 157
Technique: 167
Defense: 92
Evasion: 180
Accuracy: 186
SP: 50
Default Unit Stats
HP: 3800
MP: 120
Mobility: 100
Armour: 900
Special: Magic barrier
- Nulls all attack under 1000+(Magician levelx100) by consuming 10 MP
(Works similarly to Photon mat and Over Skill Lv., TK Field and Tk Lv.... etc.)
Attacks/Weapons
Witch's ray line
Attack Type:Melee
Range:1-2
Default Attack:1650
Accuracy:+25
Critical Rate:+3
Illusion Laser
Attack Type:Shot
Range:2-5
Default Attack:1650
Accuracy:+5
Critical Rate:-10
- Attack rises to 1800 at the beginning of chapter 5
Magic Missile
Attack Type:Shot
Range:1-4
Default Attack:1850
Accuracy:+15
Critical Rate:+10
- Attack rises to 2000 at the beginning of chapter 5
Narrow Spark
Attack Type:Shot
Range:4-6
Default Attack:2150
Accuracy:+10
Critical Rate:+10
- Attack rises to 2300 at the beginning of chapter 5
Star Dust Reverie
Attack Type:Melee
Range:1-2
Default Attack:2900
Accuracy:+20
Critical Rate:+15
- Unlocked after event
Love Sign: Master Spark
Attack Type:Shot
Range:4-8
Default Attack:3600
Accuracy:+15
Critical Rate:+20
- Unlocked after event
Synopsis
The other main character of the game. If it were the traditional Super Robot Wars series, she would have been the "Super Type" main character ("Super types" are the type that have sturdy defense and inaccurate but powerful attacks. Such as Mazinger, Getter, Raideen, Ideon, Zeorymer, Dancouger...etc.) but, she lacks the armor to be one. Yet, when in comparison with Reimu, she lacks the additional evasive skills that Reimu has, so trying to use her like as either of those types may get Marisa shot out of the skies.
- Super robot wars fan say Marisa is ZZ or Z Gundam without transformation option...
The significance Marisa has in this game is that all of her attacks get an attack bonus with Marisa's Magician Level, Thus her Master Spark shot at maximum power has the highest attack within all of your allies in Red (This and the fact that she learns Hot blood/Valor). Perhaps the best way to use Marisa is by closing in on small fries before they can use Danmaku and increase your power so you can fire the Master Spark to Bosses outside of their range.
Kamishirasawa Keine
Theme Music
-鋼鉄のブレイン~プレインエイジア (The Iron Brain~Plain Asia)
Character ability
Counter cut Lv.1
-By a certain chance, negate "S" weapons.
-Chance increases with level.
Support Attack Lv.1
-Attacks after an adjacent unit finishes its attack.
-Skill level = number of possible attacks after adjacent unit per turn.
「嫁」(Waifu) Ability
Teacher
-Increases Exp. of all units in contact to this unit.
-Exp. gained increases by skill level.
Character and unit Stats.
Character Stats at Lv.5
Melee: 144
Shot: 123
Technique: 176
Defense: 111
Evasion: 126
Accuracy: 176
SP: 57
Default Unit Stats
HP: 5000
MP: 120
Mobility: 60
Armour: 1200
Special: None
Attacks/Weapons
First Pyramid
Attack Type:Shot
Range:1-5
Default Attack:1800
Accuracy:+15
Critical Rate:+15
Three Sacred Treasures - Sword
Attack Type:Melee
Range:1-3
Default Attack:2100
Accuracy:+10
Critical Rate:+15
Headbutt
Attack Type:Melee
Range:1
Default Attack:3200
Accuracy:+15
Critical Rate:+25
Amaterasu
Attack Type:Shot
Range:4-6
Default Attack:2700
Accuracy:+30
Critical Rate:+10
- Unlocked after event
Synopsis
The first ally you'll meet in Reimu's route. Since in "Red" the moon doesn't become full so you won't see her in Hakutaku form, but she would still be your main damage source and boss killer earlier on in the game.
Since she can take many hits, get many hits through, and get some additional headbutts in with her allies since she has a default "Support attack" on her, she can easily become your top ace. (Speaking in terms of SRW OG, she's Irm that comes in at the very beginning with a free Support L1.)
Her Power (The moral in the traditional SRW) gains are also very useful for that purpose too.
The only problem that Keine might experience is her slow movement, lack of range, and low MP.
These problems may make her a tad bit troublesome to use, but it really is no demerit to her since all units are affected with "movement-X%" by enemy danmaku when they are in high speed mode (High speed and low speed modes, and danmaku mentioned under game play ...coming sometime later...) and the low MP can be overcome with increasing her default MP.
These "problems" can also very easily be used as an asset if you equip Keine with "Support defense" to take your allies hits, and deal high output support attacks.
This also works very well with her Waifu ability to increase the exp of the ones who start the attack. (Who will always be right next to her)
All in all, Keine is with such a high potential and strong basics that game play with and without her would be on two completely different levels of difficulty.
Kawashiro Nitori
Theme Music
-水対空超妖怪弾頭NITORI~芥川龍之介の河童 (Anti air underwater super Youkai bullet NITORI~Akutagawa's Kappa
Character ability
Support Attack Lv.1
-Attacks after an adjacent unit finishes its attack.
-Skill level = number of possible attacks after adjacent unit.
Support Defence Lv.1
-Takes damage in defense position in place of an adjacent unit in.
-Skill level = number of times unit can take place of an adjacent unit per turn.
「嫁」(Waifu) Ability
Exteeeending Aaaaarm
-Enables Nitori to use items on all allied units within 1 range.
Exteeeending Aaaaarm +
-Enables Nitori to use items on all allied units within range of 2.
Character and unit Stats.
Character Stats at Lv.5
Melee: 131
Shot: 138
Technique: 166
Defense: 106
Evasion: 125
Accuracy: 171
SP: 66
Default Unit Stats
HP: 4800
MP: 130
Mobility: 75
Armour: 1100
Special: None
Attacks/Weapons
Cucumber
Attack Type:Melee
Range:1
Default Attack:1800
Accuracy:+25
Critical Rate:+35
- A.K.A beam flavored cucumber
Exteeeending Aaaaarm
Attack Type:Melee
Range:2-4
Default Attack:2100
Accuracy:+10
Critical Rate:+15
Monster Cucumber
Attack Type:Shot
Range:3-6
Default Attack:2350
Accuracy:+15
Critical Rate:+20
Synopsis
Joining Marisa on the very first chapter of her route, Nitori is almost everything that Marisa lacks. Although her extending arm may not be cost efficient by its self, she has her cucumbers to make up for it, as well as the support skills that she has by default.
(Her kind will and friendliness could be expressed in this game by her support oriented abilities)
Since she also learns the command "Guard" very quickly she can survive heavy attack in place for her friends.
Her support attack also comes in great handy since she has attacks in all ranges.
The routine of an agile unit attacking, Nitori supporting and taking damage is something that you should get used to if you expect to get anywhere in harder difficulties.
Nitori excels in the water, which is only natural for a Kappa, but unfortunately, there are only 2 stages (13 in total) which have water in them... Too bad Nitori....
Also, as a unit that guards and supports, Nitori barely ever dodges so be prepared to suffer some damage when going in to the front lines.
Alice Margatroid
Theme Music
-DANCING DOLL~人形裁判(Doll Judgment)
Character ability
Magician
-Attack+ (Magician levelx50)
-Range+(Magician levelx0.5)
「嫁」(Waifu) Ability
Hourai Doll
-Creates a Hourai doll in a panel next to Alice. Uses 30 MP and 5 Power.
Shanghai Doll
-Creates a Shanghai doll in a panel next to Alice. Uses 60 MP and 10 Power.
Character and unit Stats.
Character Stats at Lv.5
Melee: 121
Shot: 146
Technique: 194
Defense: 87
Evasion: 179
Accuracy: 192
SP: 50
Default Unit Stats
HP: 4100
MP: 140
Mobility: 100
Armour: 900
Special: Magic Barrier
- Nulls all attack under 1000+(Magician levelx100) by consuming 10 MP
Attacks/Weapons
Kick
Attack Type:Melee
Range:1
Default Attack:1800
Accuracy:+30
Critical Rate:+25
Doll Placement
Attack Type:Melee
Range:2-3
Default Attack:1950
Accuracy:+10
Critical Rate:+15
Artful Sacrifice
Attack Type:Shot
Range:3-5
Default Attack:2200
Accuracy:+5
Critical Rate:+20
Shanghai Doll
Attack Type:Shot (Laser)
Range:3-7
Default Attack:2900
Accuracy:+10
Critical Rate:+20
- Unlocked at Chapter 9
Proto Marisa&Alice Shot
Attack Type:Combination
Range:3-6
Default Attack:---
Accuracy:+25
Critical Rate:+10
- This attack is a combination attack only usable when Marisa is in an adjacent panel.
- Default attack power is thought to be (current attack of Shanghai doll + current attack of Magic missile/2)+50 (Confirmation required)
- Unlocked at chapter 12
Synopsis
Blessed with high accuracy coming from high skill, Alice is a perfect character to hit and evade with.
Since Alice is already a strong enough character, there's not much to state about how she should be used or how she should be raised... but adding Tipsy (Default Power+5, requires 60 graze points) to Alice's ability so that she can use Artful Sacrifice from the very first turn would be a great benefit.
If you have the points to do so, adding on Support attack after that also looks like a good plan.
The only thing Alice can't stand is getting hit, so to make sure this doesn't happen by all means necessary.
Also, the dolls that appear by her ability are regarded as individual units, Similarly to how summoners can summon skeletons in Fire Emblems, Sacred Stones.
The only differences are that; while Alice can summon multiple dolls at once, each doll will eat on your budget if they get shot down.
- The eating on your budget part may be changed in future patches.
Youmu Konpaku
Theme Music
-Light Sword, One Flash ~ Mystic Oriental Dream
Character ability
Parry
-Grants a Fixed Chance to nullify Ⓟ attacks.
「嫁」(Waifu) Ability
Level 1:Swordarm L1
Type: Command
Grants Parry an 100% activation rate for the next battle.
Level 2:Gardener L1
Type: Ability
Increases Parry level by 1.
Character and unit Stats.
Default Unit Stats
HP: 3400
MP: 120
Mobility 105
Armour 1100
Special None
Attacks/Weapons
Roukanken
Attack Type:Melee
Range:1
Default Attack:1900
Accuracy:+30
Critical Rate:+35
Half-Ghost
Attack Type:Melee
Range:2-4
Default Attack:2100
Accuracy:+10
Critical Rate:+15
MP Used:10
Life Ending Sword: Meditation Slash
Attack Type:Melee
Range:1
Default Attack:3300
Accuracy:+20
Critical Rate:+20
MP Used:65
Ammo:3
Power Required:120
Synopsis
As the typical sword wielder, Youmu has the highest Melee stat in your party. Her armor rating is unusually high for possessing a high mobility rating as well. Youmu's Meditation Slash is the second most powerful attack in your party, next to Marisa's Master Spark.
However, it should be noted that Youmu only has one ranged attack, and the other two of her attacks have to be close-range in order to use it. This is only a noticeable penalty where enemies have thick barrages that limit movement. Everywhere else, Youmu's Accel Seishin can close the gap between enemies.
It is recommended to give her a pair of Tengu Clogs to allow her to close gaps easier.
Rumia
Theme Music
-Burdened Cross Escaping on the Dark Night ~ Apparitions Stalk the Night
Character ability
Shade
-Reduces Damage from Ⓛ attacks by 1000.
「嫁」(Waifu) Ability
Level 1:Darkness
Reduces an attacked enemy's accuracy by half for 1 turn.
Level 2:Shade +
Grants Shade+ ability. Reduces Damage from Ⓛ attacks by 1800.
Character and unit Stats.
Default Unit Stats
HP 4700
MP 110
Mobility 85
Armour 1050
Special None
Attacks/Weapons
Melee
Attack Type:Melee/Shot
Range:1-2
Default Attack:1800
Accuracy:+20
Critical Rate:+25
Moonlight Ray
Attack Type:Laser
Range:2-5
Default Attack:2000
Accuracy:+10
Critical Rate:±0
MP Used:10
Night Bird
Attack Type:Melee
Range:1-3
Default Attack:2300
Accuracy:+10
Critical Rate:+25
MP Used:25
Ammo:10
Power Required:105
Synopsis
Rumia is one of the first characters that join your party to appear as an enemy. Her usefulness lies in her unique character ability, Shade, which reduces incoming Ⓛ attacks by 1000. This allows her to possess a natural tankiness and ends up becoming a good distraction from bosses. She is especially useful in Stage 9: Trap on the Great Library, where Patchouli and her Grimoires display a large amount of Ⓛ attacks. Rumia is also known for her unique S-Rank on Night terrain, which is especially useful in the first installment, where the later stages that take place outside exhibit night terrain.
As a unit, she possesses a low damage cap, at 2300 with Night Bird, and also has the lowest Skill stat in your party. Rumia also has an Optimistic personality, allowing her to gain Power a lot faster than your other party members. These qualities allow her to become a good candidate for Random Dodge as well as Predict and Belief. Another good skill to spend her Graze on is Tipsy, because her Night Bird attack requires 105 Power when she starts with 100.