Arcanist
Jiu Niangzi
★★★★★★
/Mineral/DPS Extra Action Channel
Introduction
Jiu Niangzi is a 6-star Mineral character in Reverse: 1999. Jiu Niangzi's role is DPS Extra Action Channel. Damage type: Reality.
On the combined Reverse: 1999 tier list Jiu Niangzi is A tier, 45th of the 129 characters ranked, from where 4 community tier lists put Jiu Niangzi.
Other Mineral characters in Reverse: 1999: Balloon Party, Bette, Brimley, Coppélia, Cornerstone, Cristallo and 20 more.
What Jiu Niangzi does
A Liquor-fueled Reality DPS. 
Bottoms Up spends 1 to 3 Liquor on a follow-up attack worth 60% extra per stack, and 
Baijiu Ladle refills 9 Liquor at once. The Ultimate gets up to 200% more against fewer than 3 enemies and either spends 6 Liquor for 100% Penetration or refills 6 if you're short.
Profile
The work of Mixed. Era unknown, time of exhibition unknown. Possibly created in early spring. Originally exhibited in Pei City, China, the exhibit later traveled to the steppes of Central Asia. Now in the St. Pavlov Foundation.
Dimensions: 62 13/64 x 25 25/64 x 7 3/32 in.
Medium: The Tipsy Jade
Fragrance Note: Oriental Spices - Curcuma Aromatica, Sweet Fermented Rice, Sichuan Pepper
Afflatus: The Unyielding Nature Of Rock [Mineral] Liquor Maker
Jiu Niangzi's birthday is February 10.
Stories
9Liquor Ladle
It is said to have been used in the East to scoop wine from barrels, but in reality the long handle is difficult to wield and is thought to have been used primarily for entertainment. Judging by its appearance, it would be most practical for removing unwanted guests from the tavern.
Flower Basket Lantern
The frame is made of slender bamboo ribs and decorated with peonies and orchids. Draped in silk and illustrated with scenes of the four seasons, it is designed to be carried on the shoulder.
After the shoot, the interviewee made a request: "May I take this lantern back with me? If it's hung under the tavern's eaves, I'm sure it will brighten the day of every customer who sees it."
<space=0.42em>Cherished Pouch
A simple purse made special because its owner carefully attached all the poems she received to it. There were kind words from neighbors, words of praise, and sincere thanks from others. Strangely enough, every interviewee who is familiar with this language seems a little embarrassed when shown this purse.
Gold Yingluo Neck Ring
Gold threads run through jade beads, hammered into an accessory for a goddess in a painting, imbued in order to warm the shoulder and neck. When asked about the ruby's origin, the interviewee removed it for closer inspection—it turned out to be just a drop of red paint caught by her wooden puppets.
"Friend"craft
Despite their appearance, these puppets are surprisingly flexible. They like to sing together, and the song is unheard of in the West. Of course, not every wooden puppet can sing and dance—it takes some freshly cut wood, a pair of skilled hands, and a stroke of luck to create such wonders.
"Journey Into the Painting"
A chased copper ewer with a slender neck and circular base, gilded all over, reserved for entertaining esteemed guests during festivals. The interviewee often shares drinks with visitors until dawn, waking up as if from a dream.
As for what they see in their dreams, accounts differ, but all claim they've wandered into a painted scroll.
A City at Its Best
The city stood still in its heyday.
"There was gold and silver and no restrictions; there was silk and satin and no criticism. There were kings and common men and no hierarchy." It was the golden heyday of a great country, and its people believed their future was as bright as the noonday sun.
It remained vibrant, passionate, and colorful.
As the hem of the young girl's six-fabric dress brushed gently against the street, a wisp of sweetness and refreshing spice lingered in the air. With her satin shoes softly padding the ground and her golden hair ornaments tinkling, she hurried along, delivering jars of wine to each household. A young guard on horseback slowly made his way down the street. When he caught sight of her dangerous pace, he tried to catch up and stop her, but the girl was long gone, leaving nothing behind but the bright sun above and a fleeting smile in her eyes.
There was a time even greater than this.
It was before the broken bridge, when the Xiangrui still roamed the earth. Travelers once flocked to its gates, and adventurers ventured beyond its walls.
The people were nostalgic for days gone by, so the future was forgotten. The arrival of the capital carriage became a distant memory. In this self-sufficient land, only the moon shone softly and calmly, as it always had.
Personal Belongings
·01·Half a Branch
<space=3.43em>A twig, torn from a nearby tree, now served multiple purposes—it could be a makeshift weapon for self-defense, a stick to clear the little-traveled path, as well as a hairpin. We've learned that the owner is more than capable of protecting herself with or without the branch, yet she retains it, perhaps because it was the straightest branch she could find nearby.
"It's like a sword, one that every hero carries. Though I imagine a hero's sword would be more impressive... Well, I don't really need a sword anytime soon. Mm. Anyway, I like it. This will do."
·02·Totem Carving
<space=3.43em>A simple wooden totem bearing the marks of its creator's awkward chiseling. It resembles a horse with a hint of red paint on its tail—a pigment extracted from plants, now mostly worn away.
"You saw them, the Lushus! They really did! I know it was a long time ago, but maybe someday I can, too ..."
·09·Black Silk Cloth
<space=3.43em>This 300cm x 80cm cloth was used to wrap all of the above items. Made from fine quality silk, it is easy to imagine the softness and luxurious feel it once had. Over the years, a layer of dust and dirt has formed on it, surprisingly adding to its durability.
"The Daoist once said, 'We all came empty-handed, and we will go the same way.'"
"These are just my travel companions on the journey of life."
A "Reunion"
Jiu Niangzi: You ... You are the mouth lady from before?! But you look ... different, and you sound different too.
Jiu Niangzi: But, but you must be her. There should be only one mouth lady in the world ...
Pandora Wilson: If knowing the answer can get you sit through the interview, well then, yes.
Jiu Niangzi: I, I ...
Pandora Wilson: Miss? Are you okay?
Jiu Niangzi: I didn't run away from the interview before! It is just... I just have more important things to do. After I jumped over the bridge, I kept running... until I came to a green place. Then there was a wind that blew everything away ...
Pandora Wilson: So you went to the steppe, I heard. Did you meet the Foundation there ...
Jiu Niangzi: Oh! The letter. I left a letter for you, did you see it? I asked my friends to wait for you at the tavern. I thought you might want to know my whereabouts if I wasn't there.
Pandora Wilson: I know that part of the story as well. I found my answers, and I think you left because you finally realized you didn't need answers to your questions, right?
Jiu Niangzi: Well, I'm glad that you do ...
Jiu Niangzi: I don't know how I feel about those answers. But I feel good to see you again.
Jiu Niangzi: It is always good to see a friend again.
Stats
- HP32nd of 1326,666
- ATK25th of 1321,153
- Reality DEF67th of 132505
- Mental DEF90th of 132472
- Technique17th of 132535
- Crit Rate17th of 13217.8%
- Crit DMG17th of 132156.8%
At Insight III level 60, before Psychube, Resonance and Euphoria. Each bar is measured against the highest value in the Reverse: 1999 roster, and the place is out of every character with that stat.
At each Insight's level cap
- Insight 0, level 30HP: 2,266ATK: 393Reality DEF: 172Mental DEF: 161Technique: 382Crit Rate: 12.7%Crit DMG: 149.1%
- Insight I, level 40HP: 3,800ATK: 658Reality DEF: 288Mental DEF: 269Technique: 433Crit Rate: 14.4%Crit DMG: 151.6%
- Insight II, level 50HP: 5,666ATK: 980Reality DEF: 430Mental DEF: 402Technique: 484Crit Rate: 16.1%Crit DMG: 154.2%
- Insight III, level 60HP: 6,666ATK: 1,153Reality DEF: 505Mental DEF: 472Technique: 535Crit Rate: 17.8%Crit DMG: 156.8%
Base values before Psychube, Resonance and Euphoria. Each Insight also adds a share of the level 1 stats, which is counted here.
Recommended by the game
Team
Psychubes
The game's goals for Jiu Niangzi: Insight I level 40, then Insight II level 50, then Insight III level 60, then Resonance 5, 10, 13 and 15.
Skills
3Bottoms Up
Incantation 11-target attack. Deals 400% Reality DMG. While in [Liquor] status, randomly consumes 1-3 stacks of [Liquor] for a follow-up attack. Deals Reality DMG +60% for each stack of [Liquor] consumed (Chance to consume 1/2/3 [Liquor]: 20%/40%/40%).
A tradition to show camaraderie, even if not so friendly.
StarsBaijiu Ladle
Incantation 2Self channel. Gains 9 stacks of [Liquor] and 2 stacks of [Cheers]. Enters [Tipsy] for 1 round.
A fermented drink made from spring water and yeast, with a lingering taste of the past.
Stars
Baijiu and Mayhem
UltimateMass attack. Deals 350% Reality DMG. If less than 3 enemies are present, adds Reality DMG +100% for each missing enemy (up to +200%). If holding 6 or more [Liquor] before casting, spend 6 stacks of [Liquor] to grant Penetration Rate +100% to this attack. If holding less than 6 stacks of [Liquor] before casting, gain 6 stacks of [Liquor] and 2 stacks of [Cheers].
Drink up! Three thousand more cups for you!
Insight passives
3Contemplation
Insight IWhen entering battle, gain 3 stacks of [Liquor]. At the end of the round, gain [Liquor] based on the number of [Stats Up], [Pos Status], [Counter], [Shield], and [Channel] statuses on all allies (gain 1 stack of [Liquor] for every 4 different types of these statuses, up to a maximum of 3 stacks; round down if there are not enough statuses present).
Contemplation II
Insight IIATK +5% when entering battle.
Contemplation III
Insight IIIAt the start of the round, if in [Liquor] status, grant 1 effect from [Collection of Buffs] to self for 2 rounds.
Portraits
5- P1Baijiu and Mayhem: Reality DMG dealt is increased to 400%. Extra Reality DMG dealt is increased to +150% for each missing enemy (up to +300%).
- P2Bottoms Up: For each stack of [Liquor] consumed, Reality DMG dealt is increased to +90%.
- P3Contemplation: Random [Collection of Buffs] effects granted to self is increased to 2 types.
- P4Bottoms Up: Maximum stacks of [Liquor] consumed is increased to 4, and chance to consume 1/2/3/4 stacks of [Liquor] is increased to 5%/15%/40%/40%.
- P5Contemplation: [Collection of Buffs]'s effects are increased to +25% each. At the end of the round, now for every 3 different types of statuses possessed, grant 1 stack of [Liquor] to self (can now gain up to 5 stacks).
Each duplicate of Jiu Niangzi gives one Artifice, and each Artifice unlocks the next Portrait, up to five.
Euphoria
1A Toast of Heavenly Nectar
- Level 1The [Tipsy] status is no longer removed after being attacked by an ultimate. After another ally performs an extra action, grant 1 stack of [Liquor] and 1 stack of [Sublime Flow] to self. When [Sublime Flow] is at maximum stacks, casting ▩2%s will also cast a ▩1%s of the same rank first before entering the [Tipsy] status.
- Level 2When casting ▩3%s, for each stack of [Sublime Flow] held, gain Ultimate Might +4%, up to a maximum of +48%. After casting ▩3%s, for each stack of [Sublime Flow] held, gain 1 stack of [Liquor].
- Level 3When gaining [Liquor] at the end of the round, also gain an equal number of stacks of [Sublime Flow].
- Level 4After casting a rank 1/2/3 ▩2%s, gain 2/3/5 stacks of [Sublime Flow]. After another ally actively takes an action, Jiu Niangzi consumes a random number of [Liquor] stacks to cast a ▩1%s, this effect can trigger up to 3 times per round.
Resonance patterns
6- Placidity
- From the start · Default
- Elucidation
- Resonance 10 · Ultimate Might, DMG Bonus
- Genuinity
- Resonance 10 · Incantation Might, DMG Bonus
- Mercy
- Resonance 10 · DMG Heal, DMG Taken Reduction
- Equanimity
- Resonance 10 · HP, Reality DEF, Mental DEF
- Equibalance
- Resonance 10 · Generalized
Resonance goes up to level 15. Each pattern swaps some Ideas for tuned ones that favour the stats listed beside it. Lay out Jiu Niangzi's board in the Resonance builder.
Terms in this kit
7- Tipsy
- When this Channel status is active at the start of the round, cast rank 3 [Bottoms Up] on the enemy with the lowest HP percentage (when channeling, cannot act. Removed after being attacked by an Ultimate).
- Cheers
- When casting [Bottoms Up], increase both the minimum and maximum number of [Liquor] consumed by 1 stack. Consume all [Liquor] if there are not enough stacks (-1 stack after trigger).
- Liquor
- Jiu Niangzi's next damage incantation is enhanced (stackable, undispellable).
- Shield
- Shield that blocks DMG.
- Counter
- Grants continuous Counter. Effect is triggered When the caster is attacked.
- Sublime Flow
- Incantation Might +3% (stacks up to 12 times, lasts 3 rounds, undispellable)
- Collection of Buffs
- There are 6 effects: DMG Bonus +20%, Extra Action DMG Bonus +20%, Penetration Rate +20%, Incantation Might +30%, Ultimate Might +30%, and Genesis DMG Dealt +30%. Prioritizes effects not yet applied.
Upgrade costs
Open in the plannerInsight
- Insight I
Sharpodonty ×18,000
Page of Mineral Wealth ×6
Spell of Banishing ×6
Milled Magnesia ×5 - Insight IISharpodonty ×40,000
Scroll of Mineral Wealth ×10
Perpetual Cog ×5
Biting Box ×5 - Insight IIISharpodonty ×200,000
Tome of Mineral Wealth ×16
Wyrmling Skeleton ×6
Mistilteinn ×3
Levels
- Insight 0, level 1 to 30Sharpodonty ×15,080
Dust ×27,700 - Insight I, level 1 to 40Sharpodonty ×53,250Dust ×100,500
- Insight II, level 1 to 50Sharpodonty ×137,500Dust ×407,500
- Insight III, level 1 to 60Sharpodonty ×403,000Dust ×816,400
Resonance
- Level 2
Moment of Dissonance ×5 - Level 3Moment of Dissonance ×5
Magnesia Crystal ×4 - Level 4Moment of Dissonance ×5
Shattered Bones ×4
Solidus ×3 - Level 5
Brief Cacophony ×5
Spell of Fortune ×4
Liquefied Terror ×3 - Level 6Sharpodonty ×30,000Brief Cacophony ×5
Clawed Pendulum ×3 - Level 7Brief Cacophony ×6
Winged Key ×5 - Level 8Brief Cacophony ×6
Holy Silver ×4Milled Magnesia ×5 - Level 9Brief Cacophony ×8
Bifurcated Skeleton ×5Spell of Fortune ×6 - Level 10
Sinuous Howl ×1
Sonorous Knell ×5Biting Box ×6
Goose Neck ×5 - Level 11Sinuous Howl ×1Sharpodonty ×120,000Sonorous Knell ×5
Platinum Ouija ×4 - Level 12Sinuous Howl ×1Sonorous Knell ×6Wyrmling Skeleton ×4Holy Silver ×5
- Level 13Sinuous Howl ×1Sonorous Knell ×6
Murmur of Insanity ×5Winged Key ×6 - Level 14Sinuous Howl ×1Sonorous Knell ×8
Serpent Scepter ×2
Watch Core ×4 - Level 15Sinuous Howl ×1Sonorous Knell ×8
Fruit of Good and Evil ×3
Bogeyman ×4
Euphoria
- A Toast of Heavenly Nectar
Key of Thought ×12
Sprout of Fantasy ×40
Seed of Inspiration ×200Mistilteinn ×3
Costumes
3
Original
A lost cub on a muddy path.
Let There Be a Way Out
Finally, she has learned the value of making her own way.
Blossom Spring Fairy
In a painting without time, sharing a drink so sublime.
