Patchouli Knowledge's usual outfit. It is a loosely-fitted lilac dress.
Great Library at the Hieda Residence
An outfit for calligraphy lent to Patchouli by Akyuu with a magnificent wisteria design.
High Dexterity Maid for a Week
A maid uniform provided for Patchouli. She is, in fact, rather skilled at any task that requires the dextrous use of one's hands.
White Magic of the Great Library
Patchouli's Fantasy Rebirth outfit. It was fashioned at Kourindou based on information in the journal.
Girl of Knowledge and Shade
Voice Lines
Gacha Pickup
I'm Patchouli Knowledge. I'm curious about that book you're holding...
Introduction
I'm Patchouli Knowledge. I'm curious about that book you're holding... I'd like to read through it if you'd give me the chance.
Purple Heart
I live to read books. Would you like to read something too?
Blue Heart
Unfortunately, some insolent people take my books without my permission, so I don't lend them out.
Green Heart
I don't want you to get the wrong idea. It's not that I can't move—I just choose not to. I will admit that my body is on the frailer side though.
Orange Heart
I admire your covetous pursuit of knowledge, but if you keep visiting me like this, some people might find it suspicious... Well, if you're fine with that, I won't stop you. What kind of book are you looking for today?
Pink Heart
You're an odd one too, aren't you? But unlike someone else I know, you treat my books with great care and never take them without my permission, so thank you. If you ever need my knowledge, don't hesitate to ask... as long as I'm not reading.
Winter
Reading a book in a nice warm room is the best way to spend a chilly day. Why would you want to go out in the cold? Don't you agree?
Login
You must really love books, since you come here every day. What kind of book are you looking for today then? A magic book? Or a storybook, perhaps?
Enhancement
I've absorbed some new knowledge again.
Return
*sigh* I'm exhausted... Perhaps I'll ask Sakuya to make me some tea.
Home 1
*sigh* My eyes are a little tired. Maybe I'll ask Sakuya to make me some tea and take a break. Would you like to join me?
Home 2
I can focus on reading because Sakuya takes care of the daily tasks and Koakuma manages the library. Reading books is essentially my job.
Home 3
*sigh* I moved around just a bit, and I'm already exhausted... Meiling tells me that I should exercise, but I think I'd faint if I tried.
Reaction 1
I would appreciate it if you tried not to interrupt me while I'm reading.
Reaction 2
You have to be quiet in the library. That's the rule.
Reaction 3
Are you looking for something? It's distracting.
Task
You still have a task left. Why don't you read through it?
Task Complete
Oh, you finished the task. Hehe... You did well.
Mail
There's some mail for you. I'll let you take a look.
Errand Finished
It looks like somebody is back from an errand. I wonder if they brought back any new books.
Start of Battle
Let's finish this quickly so I can get back to reading my book.
Mid-Wave
This will be a breeze. Like flipping through a book.
Victory
A simple task when I make full use of my intellect.
Defeat
I hoped to show a better display than that...
Spellcard 1 Chant 1
The moon is a harsh mistress.
Spellcard 1 Chant 2
In silence she speaks...
the oldest of witchcrafts!
Spellcard 1 Casted
Moon Sign: Silent Selene
Spellcard 2 Chant 1
The stinging rays of the naked sun...
Spellcard 2 Chant 2
A lofty ruler who brings both
abundance and famine!
Spellcard 2 Casted
Sun Sign: Royal Flare
Last Word Chant 1
The ultimate goal of alchemy...
The five elements, crystallized.
Last Word Chant 2
If you thought I would spare you,
you're wrong.
Last Word Casted
The Last Philosopher's Stone
Boost 1
Starting my incantation...
Boost 2
Continuing my incantation...
Boost 3
My magic's fully augmented!
Graze 1
There!
Graze 2
Haa!
Graze 3
Activating my barrier!
Command A
Understood.
Command B
Leave it to me.
Command C
...I see what you're going for.
Command D
This is the time to use it.
Skill A
I have finished preparing.
Skill B
This will go smoothly.
Shot A
How about this?
Shot B
I'll show you...
Damage
Eek?!
Heavy Damage
Ugh?!
Guard
This is my protective magic.
Graze Activated
You weren't even close.
Change to Rear
I'm almost at my limit...
Change to Front
All right, I guess it's time to move.
Buff/Heal
Phew, that helps a lot...
Knocked Out
I'm short of breath... and can't keep casting...
Voice Sets
Unmoving Bibliophile
VA: Ueda Hitomi
Secluded Intellectual
VA: Shiraki Nao
Wise Magician
VA: Kiyoto Arisa
Character Information
Temperament: Hanagumori
Hanagumori refers to light gray skies in cherry blossom season. It's fitting for Patchouli, who prefers to stay at home most of the time. You could also interpret it as Patchouli hiding the sun to protect her vampire best friend and her vampire best friend's little sister. Patchouli is an elemental specialist, so her Phase and Essence endowments are a little unusual.
Patchouli compensates for her elemental weaknesses with other elements, so she resists all five Phases. Even though she is a Western magician, she is more familiar with the five Phases than your regular Eastern magician.
However, she has her guard down when it comes to Star Essence, the one element she does not have covered.
Ability/Backstory: Capable of manipulating all elements except star
Patchouli is skilled in handling almost every element, making her exceptional even among magicians. The elemental magic she specializes in is also called spirit magic. Patchouli can use each element individually with incredible skill, but she also makes the best of her ability to use multiple elements by enhancing certain elements to reduce her weaknesses. Perhaps she is applying the five Phases' properties of inter-promotion and inter-regulation.
Attacks
Every Angle Shot
Patchouli Knowledge's Spread Shot. She sends out a barrage of bullets in five different elements. It's perfect for Patchouli, who is a magician skilled in handling multiple elements.
Bullets
Basic Magic Bullet
Elder Metal Magic Bullet
Younger Fire Magic Bullet
Elder Water Magic Bullet
Younger Earth Magic Bullet
Elder Wood Magic Bullet
Five Seasons
Patchouli Knowledge's Focus Shot. Her bullet hell attack commands five different elements. It's called Five Seasons because it uses the elements of the four seasons—wood, fire, metal, and water—plus earth in a circular arrangement of bullets, which she launches with skill and grace.
Bullets
Basic Magic Bullet
Younger Wood Magic Bullet
Elder Fire Magic Bullet
Elder Earth Magic Bullet
Younger Metal Magic Bullet
Younger Water Magic Bullet
Moon Sign: Silent Selene
Patchouli Knowledge's Spell Card. This bullet hell attack uses lasers that spread out as time passes, like how the moon waxes and wanes in the night sky. The shape-shifting moon may be a source of magical power for those who can wield it.
Bullets
Moonlight Laser
Posi-Laser
Moonlight Laser
Posi-Laser
Moonlight Laser
Moonlight Laser
Sun Sign: Royal Flare
Patchouli Knowledge's Spell Card. Her bullets burn up everything in the area. The attack creates a gigantic blaze with the power of the sun, which is known in both the East and the West as the most exalted of the heavenly bodies.
Bullets
Sun Flare Bullet
Yang Genesis Bullet
Sun Flare Bullet
Yang Genesis Bullet
Sun Flare Bullet
Sun Flare Bullet
The Last Philosopher's Stone
Patchouli Knowledge's Last Word (a Touhou LW original). A bullet hell attack based on Fire/Water/Wood/Metal/Earth Sign: Philosopher's Stone, Patchouli's Last Word in the Touhou Project main series, but changed into a crystal form. While Patchouli doesn't think of alchemy as one of her talents, her skill far surpasses that of most ordinary alchemists.
Bullets
Basic Crystal Bullet
Fire Crystal Bullet
Water Crystal Bullet
Wood Crystal Bullet
Metal Crystal Bullet
Earth Crystal Bullet
Skills
Skill: Instant Magic [Stealth]
Stealth magic that diverts attention away from you. It can also be used when you just want to get completely absorbed in a book.
Skill: Firebolt
Simple magic that combines Fire Phase and Wood Phase. Apparently, it's very useful for lighting people's bottoms on fire.
Skill: Instant Magic [Sniper]
Sniper magic that hones in on a target while keeping you hidden. This is a smart way to fight for magicians.