Arcanist
Paper Heron
★★★★★★
/Plant/DPS Inspiration Support Array Eureka
Introduction
Paper Heron is a 6-star Plant character in Reverse: 1999. Paper Heron's role is DPS Inspiration Support Array Eureka. Damage type: Reality.
On the combined Reverse: 1999 tier list Paper Heron is C tier, 93rd of the 129 characters ranked, from where 2 community tier lists put Paper Heron.
Other Plant characters in Reverse: 1999: An-an Lee, Argus, Avgust, Bkornblume, Buddy Fairchild, Diggers and 20 more.
What Paper Heron does
A Plant damage dealer built around Eureka and Impromptu Incantation. Paper Heron's attack and buff each spend 2 Eureka to give that incantation an extra hit or 30% more damage for the round, while the Ultimate hits every enemy for 750% Reality DMG, gains 15% Ultimate Might per Eureka held and raises Glimpse of the Dao by a level.
Two or three other Inspiration allies push that level higher still.
Profile
An arcanist's work. Exhibited in the late 14th century, late 16th century, early 17th century, and the 1990s. Exhibition duration unknown. Possibly created in summer. Originally exhibited in various locations across China. Now housed in the St. Pavlov Foundation.
Dimensions: 66 17/32×15 3/4×23 5/8 in.
Medium: Qi of Heaven and Earth
Fragrance Note: Fougere, Pink Peony, Mint, Moss, Patchouli
Afflatus: Unbroken Mei Branch [Plant], Wandering at Ease
Paper Heron's birthday is August 15.
Stories
6"Longevity Shattered"
A white jade sword, broken and no longer holding arcane power, yet still carefully preserved. It once represented a lineage, a sacred duty, a school of Daoists, and a path to immortality. According to the interviewee, its primary function now is cutting various treats.
"A Scissor-Cut Spring"
Vivid, delicate patterns created by folding and cutting red paper. During New Year celebrations in the East, these are used to decorate doors and windows, adding festive cheer. The creator clearly favors Mei blossom designs—likely because their trees grew near her childhood home.
"The Warmth Within"
A common porcelain bowl from the old days. Plain and durable, it was made for holding food and water. The interviewee was lucky to keep one. It's not sold as an antique but treasured as a keeper of memories.
Immortals, Quicksilver, and Alchemy
One dignitary summoned alchemists one after another to his inner chamber, each excelling in refining cinnabar, mercury, and gold, and possessing unique insights into spirits. Another dignitary dispatched vast fleets across the boundless sea in search of immortals, in hopes of enduring forever like the stone monuments inscribed with great achievements.
Death declared their failure.
The third and fourth dignitaries learned from their predecessors and proceeded with utmost caution, while the fifth fell back into old habits and met a grim end. The sixth conducted everything in secret, and the seventh and eighth now wait in line ... It seems absurd, but if such a thing did exist, who would refuse a perfect elixir? Who wouldn't choose to ascend to immortality?
"So ... we must cultivate ourselves without a single day's rest?"
"As I have said ..."
"... the Method of Longevity does not free one from worldly troubles."
"Indeed."
"On the contrary, it may bring more troubles ... and other burdens."
"They will grow with time."
"Like loneliness."
"Yes, like loneliness."
"I understand ..."
"Are you still willing to study the Practice of Inner Alchemy and take on the duty of subduing the Beast?"
A brief silence.
"I am."
Somewhere, in some quiet corner, someone gave this answer.
The Mei Flowers Blossom as Always
There's a Mei tree on a mountain in Zhu County said to be planted by the White Horse Immortal's own hand. The tree has stood tall for over a hundred years, and thus, as legend dictates, the locals call it the Mei Tree of Longevity.
When I studied in Huanzhou as a youth, I often wandered that mountain. That Mei tree was the quiet listener of many of my joys and sorrows. Sixty years later, I retired from office and returned from the capital. It was a clear day in late spring. The rapeseed had just ripened, the wheat was sprouting new shoots, the world had turned quiet. I saw only a young Daoist. Too old and too decrepit to climb the mountain, I asked, "Does the Mei Tree of Longevity still stand?" She replied, "The tree remains as ever. But you've come too late—this year's blossoms have already fallen." I sighed. "The Mei flowers blossom as always, but the people below only fade away." Then I told her my story.
The Daoist seemed lost in thought. She said, "I too haven't seen the Mei Tree of Longevity bloom for many years. Perhaps our meeting—or lack thereof—was written in fate. So, since we've met, allow me to show you something." She cut paper into the shape of Mei branches and blew them to the ground. In an instant, the branches sprouted, Mei blossoms covered the sky, and their fragrance filled the air. Seeing their beauty in full bloom, I remembered looking upon the Mei tree, and tears streamed down my face. By the time I had composed myself to thank her, she was gone. Only their sweet smell remained on my hands.
—Stories from Huanzhou Volume 7
Casual Note:
Now it's called "that Mei tree in the central park!" Who knew they'd build a park there?
Carefully Written Note:
That's just what people call it on the BBS. You can't assume that's its official name.
Casual Note:
Fine, you're right. But it's still the same tree.
A Time-Rich Traveler
Pandora Wilson: According to our records, you're traveling to find a way to recover your five senses.
Paper Heron: That's how it started, yes. But I've found that simply wandering the lands is interesting in itself.
Pandora Wilson: Have you found an answer yet?
Paper Heron: Perhaps.
Pandora Wilson: Perhaps?
Paper Heron: The Way has no form. Who can know what my answer looks like or where it will appear?
Paper Heron: Perhaps it's a flower, a leaf, a passing arcanist, or the pastries she just baked.
Paper Heron: Or perhaps ... a piece of paper?
Pandora Wilson: I'd appreciate if you didn't look at my notepad like that, Ms. Paper Heron. I'm well aware of your fondness for paper-cutting.
Paper Heron: Haha. Just joking. Don't worry—we don't use white paper for paper-cutting. Wouldn't want to break tradition, eh?
Pandora Wilson: Good to know. Now, to the next question: Would you consider using modern modes of transportation for your travels?
Paper Heron: Of course! I'm quite curious about them.
Pandora Wilson: But we recently learned from another interviewee that you plan to ride your mule all the way to Antarctica.
Paper Heron: Ahem ... They told me bringing a mule on a plane requires mountains of paperwork ... That's far too complicated.
Paper Heron: And I can't just leave the fellow behind, can I?
Paper Heron: It's not as though we're in a hurry, anyway. I say it's the best method.
Stats
- HP50th of 1326,336
- ATK17th of 1321,163
- Reality DEF10th of 132577
- Mental DEF21st of 132567
- Technique26th of 132504
- Crit Rate26th of 13216.8%
- Crit DMG26th of 132155.2%
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: 2,154ATK: 396Reality DEF: 196Mental DEF: 193Technique: 360Crit Rate: 12%Crit DMG: 148%
- Insight I, level 40HP: 3,611ATK: 664Reality DEF: 329Mental DEF: 323Technique: 408Crit Rate: 13.6%Crit DMG: 150.4%
- Insight II, level 50HP: 5,385ATK: 989Reality DEF: 490Mental DEF: 482Technique: 456Crit Rate: 15.2%Crit DMG: 152.8%
- Insight III, level 60HP: 6,336ATK: 1,163Reality DEF: 577Mental DEF: 567Technique: 504Crit Rate: 16.8%Crit DMG: 155.2%
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
Teams
Psychubes
The game's goals for Paper Heron: Insight I level 40, then Insight II level 50, then Insight III level 60, then Resonance 5, 10, 13 and 15.
Skills
3Shaper of Qi
Incantation 1Mass attack. Deals 500% Reality DMG to 2 enemies. After attacking, consumes 2 Eureka to grant attack instance +1 to [Impromptu Incantation] for the round.
The legendary techniques of an immortal, ever-changing and innumerable—all to make you laugh.
StarsReader of Qi
Incantation 2Mass buff. Gains 2 stacks of [Valley Wind]. Grants [Auspicious Wind] to all allies for 2 rounds. Consumes 2 Eureka to grant DMG Dealt +30% to [Impromptu Incantation] for the round.
Everything in the world is Qi, both clear and obscure, auspicious and ominous, demanding careful attention.
StarsA Paper Craft Legion
UltimateMass attack. Gains Eureka +2. Deals 750% Reality DMG to all enemies. For each Eureka Paper Heron has, this attack gains Ultimate Might +15%. After attacking, grants 8 points of [Inspiration] to [Impromptu Incantation] for the round and increases [Glimpse of the Dao]'s level by 1.
Cut paper into warriors, summoning celestial commanders; clouds rise like fortresses, invoking the mysteries of the heavens.
Insight passives
4Precognition
PassiveWhenever an ally consumes Eureka, accumulate points of [Inspiration]. Paper Heron increases the likelihood of [Inspiration] points being distributed onto attack-type incantations. The maximum number of [Inspiration] points that can be distributed onto each basic incantation is increased to 8. At the start of the round, Paper Heron recovers all her Eureka and also recovers 2 Eureka for all other allies. The DMG of [Impromptu Incantation] is converted to Plant-Afflatus Reality DMG. [Impromptu Incantation] splits and attacks 2 additional enemy targets, at a Final DMG Dealt -70% penalty against those targets. [Impromptu Incantation] additionally deals 25%/50% Reality DMG when the number of enemies present is 2/1.
Bend with the Wind
Insight IGains Max Eureka +5. When entering battle or after casting an Ultimate, if not under [Qi Panorama], deploys [Qi Panorama].
Bend with the Wind II
Insight IIATK +5% when entering battle.
Bend with the Wind III
Insight IIIWhen entering battle, grants [True Guidance] to all other allies. When the number of [Inspiration] allies present is at least 2/3, raises [Glimpse of the Dao]'s level to 2/3. Under [Qi Panorama], [Impromptu Incantation] gains Incantation Might +([Glimpse of the Dao]'s Current Level x5%).
Portraits
5- P1Precognition: [Impromptu Incantation] now deals an additional 50%/100% Reality DMG when the number of enemies present is 2/1, an additional 250% Reality DMG when [Qi Panorama] is active, and an additional 250% Reality DMG during [Glimpse of the Dao III].
- P2Precognition: When [Qi Panorama] is active, [Impromptu Incantation] can now attack up to 4 times each round, and [Impromptu Incantation] now deals an additional 250% Reality DMG for each excess attack instance.
- P3Precognition: When [Qi Panorama] is active, [Impromptu Incantation] now gains DMG Bonus +25% and deals an additional 50%/100% Reality DMG when the number of enemies present is 2/1. When [Qi Panorama] is active during [Glimpse of the Dao II] or [Glimpse of the Dao III], [Impromptu Incantation] now deals an additional 50%/100% Reality DMG when the number of enemies present is 2/1. When [Qi Panorama] is active during [Glimpse of the Dao III], [Impromptu Incantation] now gains Penetration Rate +20%.
- P4Shaper of Qi now grants attack instances +2 to [Impromptu Incantation] for the round. Reader of Qi: [Auspicious Wind] now grants DMG Bonus +35% and Incantation Might +35%.
- P5Precognition: When [Qi Panorama] is active, [Impromptu Incantation] can now attack up to 5 times each round, and [Impromptu Incantation] now deals an additional 300% Reality DMG for each excess attack instance (now counting up to 5).
Each duplicate of Paper Heron gives one Artifice, and each Artifice unlocks the next Portrait, up to five.
Resonance patterns
6- Placidity
- From the start · Default
- Elucidation
- Resonance 10 · Ultimate Might, Penetration Rate
- Genuinity
- Resonance 10 · Incantation Might, Penetration Rate
- Hyper
- Resonance 10 · ATK
- Inspire
- Resonance 10 · DMG Bonus
- Delirament
- 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 Paper Heron's board in the Resonance builder.
Terms in this kit
5- Qi Panorama
- [Array] Effects: [Impromptu Incantation] deals an additional 250% Reality DMG, gains DMG Bonus +25%, and when the number of enemies present is 2/1, deals an additional 50%/100% Reality DMG. [Impromptu Incantation] can attack up to 5 times each round. For each excess attack instance (counting up to 5), [Impromptu Incantation] deals an additional 300% Reality DMG.
- Valley Wind
- At the start of the round, Paper Heron consumes 1 stack of [Valley Wind] and 2 Eureka to grant DMG Dealt +20% to [Impromptu Incantation] for the round.
- True Guidance
- ATK +(Paper Heron's ATK when entering battle x15%). When the holder actively casts an incantation, Paper Heron consumes 2 Eureka to grant 2 additional points of Inspiration to [Impromptu Incantation] for the round. (Undispellable)
- Auspicious Wind
- Incantation Might +35%, DMG Bonus +35% (reapplying this status extends its duration).
- Impromptu Incantation
- 1-target attack. Deals 200% Mental DMG to a random enemy and an additional (the total points of Inspiration granted to Impromptu Incantation x15%) Mental DMG. If Impromptu Incantation has at least 3/6/12/20 points of Inspiration, it gains attack instances +1/2/3/5 (Impromptu Incantation's DMG calculation is based on the average stats of all allies).
Upgrade costs
Open in the plannerInsight
- Insight I
Sharpodonty ×18,000
Page of Plantal Vimen ×6
Trembling Tooth ×5
Esoteric Bones ×5 - Insight IISharpodonty ×40,000
Scroll of Plantal Vimen ×10
Rough Silver Ingot ×4
Winged Key ×6 - Insight IIISharpodonty ×200,000
Tome of Plantal Vimen ×16
Goldbell Spirit Bottle ×6
Fruit of Good and Evil ×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
Silver Ore ×5 - Level 4Moment of Dissonance ×5
Magnesia Crystal ×4
Solidus ×3 - Level 5
Brief Cacophony ×5
Spell of Fortune ×4
Perpetual Cog ×3 - Level 6Sharpodonty ×30,000Brief Cacophony ×5
Clawed Pendulum ×3 - Level 7Brief Cacophony ×6
Biting Box ×4 - Level 8Brief Cacophony ×6
Bifurcated Skeleton ×5
Fox Tail ×4 - Level 9Brief Cacophony ×8Winged Key ×6
Liquefied Terror ×5 - Level 10
Hypocritical Murmur ×1
Sonorous Knell ×5
Red Lacquer Slab ×6
Holy Silver ×6 - Level 11Hypocritical Murmur ×1Sharpodonty ×120,000Sonorous Knell ×5
Platinum Ouija ×4 - Level 12Hypocritical Murmur ×1Sonorous Knell ×6Goldbell Spirit Bottle ×4
Prophetic Bird ×5 - Level 13Hypocritical Murmur ×1Sonorous Knell ×6
Bogeyman ×5
Goose Neck ×5 - Level 14Hypocritical Murmur ×1Sonorous Knell ×8
Rheingold ×2
Silver Bullet ×4 - Level 15Hypocritical Murmur ×1Sonorous Knell ×8
Mistilteinn ×3
Wyrmling Skeleton ×4
Costumes
2Paper Heron
She still knows who she is, even after all this time.
Paper Heron
Lanterns glow in every home as families gather for the holiday, and all she has is a small boat.
