A scholar of exquisite temperament, member #81 of the illustrious Genius Society, and an expert in the field of life sciences. She earned Nous' attention with her talent and terrifying perseverance, and began her research on the origin of life in a secretive corner of the universe. Subsequently, she was invited by Herta to collaborate with Screwllum and Stephen to develop the Simulated Universe. Privately, she revels in traditional theater and desserts, and she is also very interested in embroidery.
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Ruan Mei
From The Codex
Background
Ruan Mei is a character in Honkai: Star Rail.
A sweet-tempered and elegant scholar. Member #81 of the Genius Society. An expert in the biological sciences. She earned Nous' attention with her talent and terrifying perseverance, and began her research on the origin of life in a secret corner of the universe.
For that, she was invited by Herta to collaborate with Screwllum and Stephen to develop the Simulated Universe.
Secretly, she greatly enjoys traditional theater and desserts, and she is also very interested in embroidery.
Lore
During her childhood, she received early exposure to science from her mother, who was a "scientist."
Her life in a tiny house with her family of science enthusiasts was filled with love. As such, it wasn't long before she realized there were subtle differences in "love," each kind coming with different scents.
Her grandmother with silver hair was a fan of traditional theater with its humming and chirping, while her father wore a pair of large, furry boots. Her parents loved each other, but they still argued from time to time. She was an impassive girl who made mistakes all the time, but was also forgiven all the time.
"I was closer with Aunt Arlice compared to my other relatives, as she would buy me snacks. Her love was the best."
Soon, the young girl learned to be stubborn. Her understanding of "love" broke away from the formulae taught in textbooks. As she grew older, her mother became strict with her. Together, they walked one step at a time on a vast glacial planet. The girl gasped and stopped on the way, carefully observing the fantastical and enchanting "lifeforms" buried beneath the glaciers - What used to be lifeforms, at least.
Every time she arrived home after going on scientific expeditions, it was time for "rewards" — When she took a small bite of the cake, the mouthwatering aroma would immediately cling to the roof of her mouth. Her insignificant anticipation always gave her mother's research an inviting smell.
Starting from their home, a planet blessed by Abundance, they boarded research aircraft and set off to more worlds. Surrounded by flash bombs, silk headscarves, ribbons, and embroidery, the girl embraced joy amongst "lifeforms" created by spiraling and ascending data.
"A-Ruan, after eating Qingtuan, you must wash your fingers thoroughly before you can touch the lab bench."
She was dressed all in black in a mourning attire at her parents' funeral. As usual, she still tied her hair neatly. Her expression was hidden behind her ink-black strands of hair.
She did not shed a single tear.
As the night fell, layers of geometric patterns formed by data spirals appeared on the screen in the lab. They shifted, expanded, and flowed along with the sound of traditional theater songs. After peeling away the layers of the patterns, the secret she meticulously crafted and protected with care was revealed — her parents with their eyes closed. Their faces were as impassive as if they were asleep.
"This is a let-down. They failed to keep their promise with Grandma."
"And I, too, let them down for failing to protect them as promised."
"Only science... never lets anyone down," she said.
Wanting her parents to be equal, she stopped using her previous nickname and gave herself a new name by combining each of her parents' surnames.
Since then, whenever someone asked her about her "home," there would be a flash of confusion in her eyes. She seems to have forgotten everything. In such a state, she started working around the clock on her calculations. She was so engrossed in her research that she never ate regularly. When she was on a roll, she could spend entire days and nights working on research without sleeping, and only dozed off when she hit her limit.
Soon, she was only relying on the faint glow of fireflies to gather her research results every night. The more dismissive she was of the existing laws of life, the quicker she progressed. She totally disregarded formulas, then moved on to ignoring the meaning of life. She simply observed, assessed with her hands, held the data in her palm to feel it, then proceeded to concoct new laws for species.
As a result, the ferns and flowers in her lab flourished ever more. They grew at a speed visible to the human sight, and ultimately filled every space in the lab. In the space between the flowers and leaves laid the serene and emotionless countenance of her parents, formed by the aggregation of "data."
The moment her sleeping "parents" were about to open their eyes — By then, she had nearly destroyed the existing laws of biological evolution on the entire planet, yet she still marched on toward her goal. It wasn't until she looked up from her research and stared at the sky did she notice the gaze of the Erudition had descended upon her.
After receiving the gaze of Nous, she left her home and began a reclusive life.
No one knew what she asked Nous, but after that incident, she became even more apathetic and impassive, and even more immersed in her research —She would only study the fundamental nature of "life."
A greater variety of "lifeforms" came into existence through her concoction. Some "burning" lifeforms became flowing flames that crept and weaved under her feet. Sometimes, she felt like she was fire itself. Some "fluid" beings turned into liquid light that slithered around her slender wrists. Sometimes, she felt like she was light itself. Some living things concocted from "knowledge" attempted to develop their own thoughts, sentience, and emotions. They sometimes rambunctiously cry, guffaw, or wail — all these have been fused into her body.
Yet, she could not feel them. Life only exists for such a short time, after all. They fleetingly pass from birth to death, and her research is the only constant.
Occasionally, her casual "research" would shake the schools of biology. Her "research" transformed many planets. Flying whales, swimming deer, fearful flowers, and trees with a vast root system... Her creations have already went beyond the scope of experience and imaginations comprehensible to organic life.
She kept pushing herself for a more in-depth understanding of "life," just to bring herself closer to Nous — and THEIR unforgettable glance.
Aeons... What kind of beings are they? Are they also a form of life?
As her "groundbreaking" studies rose to fame with in the cosmic academic community, people always tried to disrupt her life as a recluse. She turned to look at the letter from the Genius Society on the desk and, once again, dumped it into the trashcan.
She is surrounded by an eccentric science fanatic from a small town, an inorganic lifeform, and a puppet girl. They indulge in afternoon tea and collaborate in research. They squabble loudly and giggle from time to time.
When did she first meet them? She can't remember, only that it was for a project. She was forced to be there — that, she is certain. With leisure, she munches on the cake. She became a part of this solely for the sake of simulated "Aeons," which are worth her time and efforts.
They are worth her time... but not worth being forced to socialize.
"Genius Society? I do not care."
"This is a strange, instinctive feeling. That one named 'Herta' is rather similar to me. I mean... similar on a deeper level."
She is certain that she won't make another mistake. It's because she no longer trusted anyone, so she won't be let down again, and... she won't let anyone else down again. What is the fundamental essence of "life"... Where does "life" end? Do the answers really exist?
Not a trace of emotion can be discerned on her emotionless and silent face. Yet, her hair is roiling with the heat of boiling and steaming, and the rims of her eyes are slightly red — she is enjoying this.
Only the word "Aeon" can stir her heart. Everything else in the universe is a mere distraction.
How interesting. On the "incubator," a "life" nurtured by the "rice cooker" popped out in perfection. The method with which life is created is miraculous. How romantic. She knows better than anyone the price one has to pay to study Aeons... but she does not care. She knows! She might even — become...!?
The time is just right — The update for the "project" is about to commence.
She turns around and leaves. Unbeknownst to the girl, her grandmother has always been watching her through the monitor, day after day for countless years.
"A-Ruan... My A-Ruan. When we finally meet again, would it be...?"Personality
- General Personality: Ruan Mei is noted that she is good at communicating with others, though she hates socializing[1], she shows this in how recluse she is, not liking fanfare or appreciating a crowd to welcome her and declined the offer for the researchers to make a portrait for her[2].
- Interests: Ruan Mei revels in traditional theater and desserts, along with being very interested in embroidery[3]. Going as far as preparing sweets, that controls what one says[4]. She also loves gazing at planets from a nice view[5].
- Worldview: Ruan Mei views the universe as something to study and learning it's biology, comparing it to cooking, where one must study it and not freak out when complaints are made. She tries to find the answer to the question "What is the essence of life?" With her noting life is countless and varied in form[6].
General Information
Origin: Honkai: Star Rail
First Appearance: Honkai Star Rail "Crown of the Mundane and Divine"
Company: Hoyoverse
Creator: David Jiang (Head producer), miHoYo
Sex: Female
Pronouns: She/Her
Story Role: Supporting Character, Party Member
Classification: Genius Society Number 81[8]
Species: Unknown
State of Being: Regular
Physiology: Humanoid Physiology
Occupation: Genius Society Member[9]
Path: Erudtion (All members of the genius society are apart of the Path of Erudition[11])
Affiliations: Genius Society, Screwllum, Herta, Stephen, Astral Express, Instrastral Peace Corporation
Enemies: Antimatter Legion, Annihilation Gang Everflame Mansion
Status: Alive
Alignment: True Neutral (Ruan Mei keeps to herself and using people to her gain, though never maliciously, such as when she made sweets, that controls what The Trailblazer says[12], she directly noted she bears no ill will and instead that she finds extending trust beyond herself challenging and she despise what can escape her control[13]. Left behind most of her creations, though she noted that her creations move her, where she notes she doesn't understand what "love" is and cannot respond to those feelings, and is at a loss for how she should handle her creation[14])
Codex Statistics
Tier: At least 4-C
Cardinality: Finite
Dimensionality: 3-D
Attack Potency: At least Star level (Ruan Mei noted that if the danger was too great for The Trailblazer, she would've stepped in to fight Starcrusher Swam King: Skaracabz[15]. All party members are relative to The Trailblazer, even if they haven't been in main story missions, as their data versions can fight with them in the Simulated Universe, which is generated from The Trailblazer's memories pre-loading data versions of all the people they've met [16], where the bosses are stronger and more powerful in the Simulated Universe then the actual bosses they fought, making her comparable to The Trailblazer who fought and defeated Phantylia, who can casually "crush" one with the weight of a star, causing a massive explosion, along with greatly dwarfing the planet in size[17] and Dan Heng, who was noted in Part III of Himeko's character story that he defeated monsters that can swallow stars in just one strike of his lance[18])
Durability: At least Star level (Comparable to the Astral Express Crew, who are able to tank a star destruction at point blank range[19])
Striking Strength: Unknown (Uses her Ruan for attacks)
Lifting Strength: Unknown
Travel Speed: Superhuman (All playable characters can outrun the Abundance Sprite: Golden Hound, who is noted to be a gilded hunting hound that moves with grace and speed[20], where the fastest hounds travel at a speed of 45 mph)
Combat Speed: Massively Hypersonic (Comparable to The Trailblazer who is comparable to Seele[21], who could cut a bullet right before it reached Bronya[22], reaching these speeds, and move faster then Bronya's gun[23]. Can fight against Kafka, who in her ultimate views all of the bullets as stationary, reaching these speeds. Comparable to Fu Xuan, who viewed Kafka's bullets as moving so slow she can casually turn them around to hit each other reaching these speeds), likely Far Higher (Comparable to The Trailblazer, Can dodge iridescent beams from Mask of No Thoughts from a distance[24])
Reaction Speed: Massively Hypersonic, likely Far Higher
Stamina: Unknown
Range: Standard Melee Range, Several Meters with Ruan
Powers and Techniques
Limited Defense Negation (With "Neuronic Embroidery", while the ultimate's field is deployed, the damage deal by all allies ignore the target's defense), Statistics Boost (With "Reedside Promenade", with Ruan Mei on the field, all allies increase their attack while dealing damage to enemies with weakness break. With "Viridescent Pirouette", ultimate level and talent level increases. With "Chatoyant Éclat", when an enemy target's weakness is broken, Ruan Mei's break effect increases. With "Languid Barrette", skill level and basic attack level increases. With "Sash Cascade", extends duration of the ultimate's field, the talent break damage multiplier additionally increases)
Equipment
Ruan
A stringed instrument Ruan Mei uses in combat in order to attack enemies or increase the stats of herself and her allies.
Chorus
| “ | ''A drop of strength condensed from time itself. All the seemingly insignificant moments come together to form the magnificent choir of fate.
"Fingers clutch to make a fist, strength is built via numbers. I give myself for something higher — the concept of us."'' |
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| ~ Light Cone Description |
- HP: 38~846
- ATK: 14~317
- DEF: 12~264
The light cone grants the buff Concerted. After entering battle, increases the attack of all allies by 8%. Effects of the same type cannot stack. Attack increases to 9% at level 2, 10% at level 3, 11% at level 4, and 12% at level 5.
Mediation
| “ | ''A drop of strength condensed from time itself. All the seemingly insignificant moments come together to form the magnificent choir of fate.
"What can be more joyous than purging disharmony?"'' |
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| ~ Light Cone Description |
- HP: 38~846
- ATK: 14~317
- DEF: 12~264
This light cone grants the buff Family. At Superimposition 1, upon entering battle, increases speed of all allies by 12 for 1 turn. Speed increases to 14 at level 2, 16 at level 3, 18 at level 4, and 20 at level 5.
Meshing Cogs
| “ | ''A drop of strength condensed from time itself. All the seemingly insignificant moments come together to form the magnificent choir of fate.
"Harmony is achieved when everyone does their bit amidst the clunking of machines."'' |
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| ~ Light Cone Description |
- HP: 38~846
- ATK: 14~317
- DEF: 12~264
Carve the Moon, Weave the Clouds
| “ | ''He immediately falls in love with the golden vessel and is about to buy it, but the Foxian girl drags him aside and whispers:
"Please return at night, Mr. Benefactor, and make up your mind then." As promised, he returns at night. The same Foxian girl opens the door and smiles at him. "Please follow me, Mr. Benefactor." A ray of moonlight shines onto the base of the etched plate. The artisan had traced the petals with lines of various depths, and he would not be able to see such details without the moonlight. He finally recalls why this item is called "Carve the Moon, Weave the Clouds."'' |
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| ~ Light Cone Description |
- HP: 43~952
- ATK: 21~476
- DEF: 15~330
The light cone grants the buff Secret. At Superimposition 1, at the start of the battle and whenever the wearer's turn begins, one of the following effects is applied randomly: All allies' attack increases by 10%, all allies' critical damage increases by 12%, or all allies' energy regeneration rate increases by 6%. The applied effect cannot be identical to the last effect applied, and will replace the previous effect. The applied effect will be removed when the wearer has been knocked down. Effects of the similar type cannot be stacked. At level 2, attack increases to 12.5%, critical hit damage increases to 15%, or energy regeneration rate increases to 7.5%. At level 3, attack increases to 15%, critical hit damage increases to 18%, or energy regeneration rate increases to 9%. At level 4, attack increases to 17.5%, critical hit damage increases to 21%, or energy regeneration rate increases to 10.5%. At level 5, attack increases to 20%, critical hit damage increases to 24%, or energy regeneration rate increases to 12%.
Dance! Dance! Dance!
| “ | ''"Why couldn't Hook do a spinning dance move, just like how Clara does?"
She clenched her tiny fists and pouted her cute lips, her chubby little face looking redder than ever under her signature felt hat. "Please, Mr. Svarog, can you please help Hook with this?" Without saying any words, Mr. Svarog began to hold out his robotic arm. "I'm g—gonna be sick!!! Put me down now! Please!"'' |
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| ~ Light Cone Description |
- HP: 43~952
- ATK: 19~423
- DEF: 18~396
The light cone grants the buff Cannot Stop it!. At Superimposition 1, when the wearer uses their ultimate, all allies' actions are advanced forward by 16%. Actions are advanced foward by 18% at level 2, 20% at level 3, 22% at level 4, and 24% at level 5.
Dreamville Adventure
| “ | "Hello, dear viewers! Clockie and his pals have come to see you all again!"
"In the previous episode, Boss Stone discovered that Dreamville was sitting on a wealth of natural resources, and moved to seize control over the city. In response, Clockie joined forces with Brother Hanu and Origami Bird, and together, they sent Boss Stone and his goons running from Dreamville." "But Boss Stone isn't going to be defeated that easily, and this time, he's gathered a legion of thugs to fufill his oath of turning Dreamville into a crater. In this episode, Clockie might just be standing against the greatest threat he ever faced!" "What scheme will Clockie employ to escape from this crisis? And what new friends will join his party? Stay tuned for the latest episode of 'Dreamville Adventure'!" |
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| ~ Light Cone Description |
- HP: 43~952
- ATK: 19~423
- DEF: 18~396
The light cone grants the buff Solidarity. At Superimposition 1, after the wearer uses a certain type of ability such as basic attack, skill, or ultimate, all allies gain childishness, which increases allies' damage for the same type of ability as used by the wearer by 12%. Childishness only takes effect for the most recent type of ability the wearer used and cannot be stacked. The damage increases to 14% at level 2, 16% at level 3, 18% at level 4, and 20% at level 5.
For Tomorrow's Journey
| “ | ''The hands of the compass keep turning until they point to the moment of dreams.
The Asdana system, overflowing with memoria, glows with a soft light outside the train's windows. The frontier prison within is currently engulfed in the fires of war. "Hey guys, what do you suppose the world within the dream would look like?? I must meticulously map it out!" The girl, packing away her surveying tools, gazes at the new world within reach, filled with anticipation. "That place is a mess. Don't you run off once we get there. I won't have you two getting kidnapped again..." The man in cowboy attire grumbles as he cleans his weapon, then walks over to the sofa with a drink, shaking his head in resignation. "The Land of the Dreams promises infinite possibilities. We'll surely make our mark... Hey, conductor, if we fall in love with that place and never return, would you miss us?" The Nameless dressed like a gentleman winks at Pom-Pom, smiling. "'You can't joke at the conductor's expense like this!' Is that what you want to say, conductor?" The girl's mischievous grin spreads across her face. "You guys are! So! Mean!" Bubbles drift up and down in the glass as the Express fills up with joyful laughter. ... The youthful silhouettes of these Nameless get gradually swallowed by memoria. "Have a... safe... trip...please..." When the conductor turns their head, the Express is already empty. The conductor stand frozen, this scene hauntingly familiar, as if lived through countless times before.'' |
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| ~ Light Cone Description |
- HP: 43~952
- ATK: 21~476
- DEF: 15~330
This light cone grants the buff Bonds. At Superimposition 1, increases the wearer's attack by 16%. After the wearer uses their ultimate, increases their damage dealt by 18%, lasting for 1 turn. At level 2, attack increases to 20% and damage increases to 21%. At level 3, attack increases to 24% and damage increases to 24%. At level 4, attack increases to 28% and damage increases to 27%. At level 5, attack increases to 32% and damage increases to 30%.
Memories of the Past
| “ | ''An old photo lies on the far end of the table in the guardian's residence.
She would always subconsciously move her eyes away whenever she happened to see it. The memories of the past had already become distant, but the dreams of today still linger.'' |
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| ~ Light Cone Description |
- HP: 43~952
- ATK: 19~423
- DEF: 18~396
This light cone grants the buff Old Photo. At Superimposition 1, increases the wearer's break effect by 28%. When the wearer attacks, additionally regenerates 4 energy. This effect cannot be repeatedly triggered in a single turn. At level 2, break effect increases to 35% and energy regeneration increases to 5 energy. At level 3, break effect increases to 42% and energy regeneration increases to 6 energy. At level 4, break effect increases to 49% and energy regeneration increases to 7 energy. At level 5, break effect increases to 56% and energy regeneration increases to 8 energy.
Past and Future
| “ | ''The wings of the paper kite in her hands were broken, brutally reminding her of her beloved's tragic passing.
She kneeled next to the fire of war, eyes full of sorrow. "If you are the only one left to do this, then our sacrifice would..." Gunfire raged on, painting the sky red without dampening its majesty. She looked up at the sky, eyes full of fury.'' |
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| ~ Light Cone Description |
- HP: 43~952
- ATK: 19~423
- DEF: 18~396
The light cone grants the buff Kites from the Past. At Superimposition 1, when the wearer uses their skill, then the next ally taking action (except the wearer) deals 16% increased damage for 1 turn. Damage increases to 20% at level 2, 24% at level 3, 28% at level 4, and 32% at level 5.
Planetary Rendezvous
| “ | ''She had no idea what to expect when she first started out on this journey.
All she knew was that she could at long last be rid of the judgmental eyes and petty bickering of her family. She felt she finally understood what the poet was trying to say. "One day, we would grow wings and forget what it was like to walk." The light in her eyes became the glittering stars.'' |
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| ~ Light Cone Description |
- HP: 48~1,058
- ATK: 19~423
- DEF: 15~330
But the Battle Isn't Over
| “ | ''"Remember, the war with the monsters cannot be won by retreating."
"We are the last defense, the final iron wall between them and Belobog..." "We cannot retreat under any circumstances!" She looks up to see the frozen earth and endless winter ahead. Business as usual. Only that... the figure at which she had been gazing is gone.'' |
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| ~ Light Cone Description |
- HP: 52~1,164
- ATK: 24~529
- DEF: 21~463
The light cone grants Heir. At Superimposition 1, increases the wearer's energy regeneration rate by 10% and regenerates 1 Skill Point when the wearer uses their ultimate on an ally. This effect can be triggered after every 2 uses of the wearer's Ultimate. When the wearer uses their skill, the next ally taking action (except the wearer) deals 30% more damage for 1 turn. At level 2, energy regeneration rate increases to 12% and deals 25% more damage. At level 3, energy regeneration rate increases to 14% and deals 40% more damage. At level 4, energy regeneration rate increases to 16% and deals 45% more damage. At level 5, energy regeneration rate increases to 18% and deals 50% more damage.
Earthly Escapade
| “ | ''Just as fireworks can flicker, she too can shift between ten different colors in a minute.
When the light show nears its end, she sits high above, regarding the bustling masses beneath her feet with boredom. Thoughts flow and vanish, and slyness circulates across myriad eyes like a dancing kaleidoscope. "I've made my decision. This is how we're going to have fun today!" Bouncing and hopping, she glides through the crowds, her golden-red tail flitting in and out of sight. "Keep up! The brightest fireworks are just about to begin!"'' |
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| ~ Light Cone Description |
- HP: 52~1,164
- ATK: 24~529
- DEF: 21~463
The light cone grants the buff Capriciousness. At Superimposition 1, increases the wearer's critical hit damage by 32%. At the start of the battle, the wearer gains mask, lasting for 3 turns. While the wearer has mask, the wearer's allies have their critical hit rate increased by 10% and their critical hit damage increased by 28%. For every 1 skill point the wearer recovers (including skill points that exceed the limit), they gain 1 stack of Radiant Flame. And when the wearer has 4 stacks of Radiant Flame, all the stacks are removed, and they gain mask, lasting for 4 turns. At level 2, critical hit damage increases to 39%, critical hit rate increases to 11% and critical hit damage increases to 35% with mask. At level 3, critical hit damage increases to 46%, critical hit rate increases to 12% and critical hit damage increases to 42% with mask. At level 4, critical hit damage increases to 53%, critical hit rate increases to 13% and critical hit damage increases to 49% with mask. At level 5, critical hit damage increases to 60%, critical hit rate increases to 14% and critical hit damage increases to 56% with mask.
Flowing Nightglow
| “ | ''Time flows through th emirror, metamorphosing the once inexperienced little girl into a seasoned songstress. She studies her reflection in the mirror. Time has altered all but her green eyes, which still remain as serene as a lake, as if recounting an unshakable faith.
"You seem in high spirits today" "Yes... after all, there's a very important 'performance'." "Indeed. The Charmony Festival's rehearsal is about to start. Please head to the preparation room." ... She steps out from the dressing room, leaving behind the brilliant lights of the theater, fading into the distance. "My stage lies not here." She closes her eyes, letting the night swallow her silhouette. "From the past to the present, my song has always been for..." "For those who have lost hope."'' |
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| ~ Light Cone Description |
- HP: 43~948
- ATK: 28~635
- DEF: 21~463
The light cone grants the buff Pacify. At Superimposition 1, every time an ally attacks, the wearer gains 1 stack of Cantillation. Each stack of cantillation increases the wearer's energy regeneration rate by 3.0%, stacking up to 5 times. When the wearer uses their ultimate, removes cantillation and gains cadenza. Cadenza increases the wearer's attack by 48% and increases all allies' damage dealt by 24%, lasting for 1 turn. At level 2, energy regeneration rate increases to 3.5%, attack increases to 60%, and damage increases to 28%. At level 3, energy regeneration rate increases to 4.0%, attack increases to 72%, and damage increases to 32%. At level 4, energy regeneration rate increases to 4.5%, attack increases to 84%, and damage increases to 36%. At level 5, energy regeneration rate increases to 5.0%, attack increases to 96%, and damage increases to 40%.
Past Self in Mirror
| “ | She once loved to seal the moment when plum blossoms were on the verge of wilting and keep them close to her.
It has been many years since then. Many lifeforms — rambunctious, sweet, and everything in between — have bloomed from her hands, but the plum blossoms still wilt at their preordained times. It has been many years since then. Her visage in the mirror seems untouched by time. But, in the grand scheme of the cosmos, is she too destined to last for but a fleeting moment? "If all is set for eventual demise, what purpose, then, does creation serve?" After a silence that seems to stretch to eternity, the winds blow, the petals fall, and the reflection in the mirror tenders the same answer as always. "For the day when plum blossoms are no longer kept." She deftly caresses the icy surface of the mirror. Such soliloquies have happened too many times for her to count. |
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| ~ Light Cone Description |
- HP: 48~1,058
- ATK: 24~529
- DEF: 24~529
Notable Techniques
Silken Serenade
Ruan Mei's outside of battle technique. After using the technique, gains Silken Serenade. At the start of the next battle, automatically triggers the Skill for 1 times without consuming Skill Points.
In Simulated Universe, when Ruan Mei has Silken Serenade, the team actively attacking enemies will always be regarded as attacking their Weakness to enter battle, and this attack can reduce all enemies' toughness regardless of weakness types. When breaking weakness, triggers weakness break effect corresponding to the attacker's type. For every blessing in possession up to 20 blessings, additionally increases the toughness-reducing damage of this attack by 100%. After breaking an enemy target's weakness, additionally deals to the enemy target break damage equal to 100% of Ruan Mei's ice break damage.
Threading Fragrance
Ruan Mei's basic attack, deals ice damage equal to 50% of Ruan Mei's attack to a single target enemy.
At trace level 2 the attack damage increases to 60%. At trace level 3 the attack damage increases to 70%. At trace level 4 the attack damage increases to 80%. At trace level 5 the attack damage increases to 90%. At trace level 6 the attack damage increases to 100%.
String Sings Slow Swirls
Ruan Mei's support skill. After using her skill, Ruan Mei gains overtone, lasting for 3 turns. This duration decreases by 1 at the start of Ruan Mei's turn. When Ruan Mei has overtone, all allies' damage increases by 16% and weakness break efficiency increases by 50%.
At trace level 2, damage buff % increases to 17.6%. At trace level 3, damage buff % increases to 19.2%. At trace level 4, damage buff % increases to 20.8%. At trace level 5, damage buff % increases to 22.4%. At trace level 6, damage buff % increases to 24%. At trace level 7, damage buff % increases to 26%. At trace level 8, damage buff % increases to 28%. At trace level 9, damage buff % increases to 30%.
Somatotypical Helix
Ruan Mei's support talent. Increases speed by 8% for the team (excluding this character). When allies break an enemy target's weakness, Ruan Mei deals to this enemy target break damage equal to 60% of her ice break damage.
At trace level 2, break damage % increases to 66%. At trace level 3, break damage % increases to 72%. At trace level 4, break damage % increases to 78%. At trace level 5, break damage % increases to 84%. At trace level 6, break damage % increases to 90%. At trace level 7, break damage % increases to 97.5%. At trace level 8, break damage % increases to 105%. At trace level 9, break damage % increases to 112.5%.
Petals to Stream, Repose in Dream
Ruan Mei's ultimate. Ruan Mei deploys a field that lasts for 2 turns. The field's duration decreases by 1 at the start of her turn.
While inside the field, all allies' All-Type RES PEN increases by 15% and their attacks apply Thanatoplum Rebloom to the enemies hit. When these enemies attempt to recover from weakness break, Thanatoplum Rebloom is triggered, extending the duration of their weakness break, delaying their action by an amount equal to 20% of Ruan Mei's break effect plus 10%, and dealing break damage equal to 30% of Ruan Mei's ice break damage.
Enemy targets cannot have Thanatoplum Rebloom re-applied to them until they recover from weakness break.
At trace level 2, RES PEN % increases to 16% and break damage % increases to 32%. At trace level 3, RES PEN % increases to 17% and break damage % increases to 34%. At trace level 4, RES PEN % increases to 18% and break damage % increases to 36%. At trace level 5, RES PEN % increases to 19% and break damage % increases to 38%. At trace level 6, RES PEN % increases to 20% and break damage % increases to 40%. At trace level 7, RES PEN % increases to 21.2% and break damage % increases to 42%. At trace level 8, RES PEN % increases to 22.5% and break damage % increases to 45%. At trace level 9, RES PEN % increases to 23.7% and break damage % increases to 47%.
- Break Enhance: Break Effect increases by 5.3%.
- Break Enhance: Break Effect increases by 5.3%.
- Break Enhance: Break Effect increases by 8%.
- Break Enhance: Break Effect increases by 8%.
- Break Enhance: Break Effect increases by 10.7%.
- SPD Boost: Speed increases by 2.
- SPD Boost: Speed increases by 3.
- DEF Boost: Defense increases by 5%.
- DEF Boost: Defense increases by 7.5%.
- DEF Boost: Defense increases by 10%.
- Days Wane, Thoughts Wax: Ruan Mei regenerates 5 energy at the start of her turn.
- Inert Respiration: Increases break effect by 20% for all allies.
- Candle Lights on Still Waters: In battle, for every 10% of Ruan Mei's Break Effect that exceeds 120%, her skill additionally increases allies' DMG by 6%, up to a maximum of 36%.
Neuronic Embroidery
While the ultimate's field is deployed, the damage dealt by all allies ignores 20% of the target's defense.
Reedside Promenade
With Ruan Mei on the field, all allies increase their attack by 40% when dealing damage to enemies with weakness break.
Viridescent Pirouette
Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
Chatoyant Éclat
When an enemy target's weakness is broken, Ruan Mei's break effect increases by 100% for 3 turns.
Languid Barrette
Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.
Sash Cascade
Other
Standard Tactics: Ruan Mei will use her ruan for attacks and various buffs.
Weaknesses: Doesn't understand love and thus cannot return those feelings, out of fear of not understanding this she doesn't know what to do with her creations.
Note: While the speed seems somewhat high, Kafka herself never directly uses her gun against the party members as a standard attack, she always uses it as a follow up attack even in her boss fight after inflicting the shock status effect on them.
Explanations
Paths
The paths that Star Rail characters have in game are not the actual paths they follow, there is an innate difference between using the abilities of a path and being a Pathriders of that path[90] being apart of different factions[91]. For example, March 7th is listed under the Path of Preservation[92], though she is apart of the Trailblaze path as a member of the Astral Express[93], one does not necessarily need to be in a path to us their abilities either, the Trailblazer while they were trying to protect March 7th from the Doomsday Beast, created a forcefield[94], despite using abilities from Destruction[95]. Thus the path one has in game mainly refers to their abilities and not the actual path they follow, this applies with Light Cones too.
Miscellaneous Feats
- All playable characters in Star Rail can break objects lying in corners or along the path to find something useful[96].
Trivia
- Ruan Mei has hobbies that are rather refined: satin, music, cakes, embroidery, and tea, everything must be of top quality, but only enjoyed alone[97].
Battle Records
None.
None.
None.
References
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Data Bank Terms
- ↑ Honkai Star Rail "Crown of the Mundane and Divine"
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Ruan Mei Character Details
- ↑ Honkai Star Rail "Crown of the Mundane and Divine"
- ↑ Honkai Star Rail "Crown of the Mundane and Divine"
- ↑ Honkai Star Rail "Crown of the Mundane and Divine"
- ↑ Honkai Star Rail "Crown of the Mundane and Divine"
- ↑ Honkai Star Rail "Crown of the Mundane and Divine"
- ↑ Honkai Star Rail "Crown of the Mundane and Divine"
- ↑ Honkai Star Rail "Crown of the Mundane and Divine"
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Data Bank Factions
- ↑ Honkai Star Rail "Crown of the Mundane and Divine"
- ↑ Honkai Star Rail "Crown of the Mundane and Divine"
- ↑ Honkai Star Rail "Crown of the Mundane and Divine"
- ↑ Honkai Star Rail "Crown of the Mundane and Divine"
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow, "Simulated Universe: First Closed Beta"
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Topclouded Towerthrust, "Demise of Immortality, Finale of Calamity"
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Himeko Character Story: Part III
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Topclouded Towerthrust, "Demise of Immortality, Finale of Calamity"
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Data Bank Enemy Creatures
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail: In the Withering Wintry Night, "Ones Fallen into the Abyss"
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail: In the Withering Wintry Night, "Long Wait for the Blade's Edge"
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Seele Trailer - "Uneventful Night"
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail In the Sweltering Morning Sun, "Roads to the Past Have Long Been Closed: The Return"
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail: Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow, "Lingering Shadows"
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail: Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow, "Simulated Universe: First Closed Beta"
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow, "Simulated Universe: First Closed Beta"
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail: Swam Disaster Intro
- ↑ Honkai Star Rail "Crown of the Mundane and Divine"
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Data Bank Factions
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Data Banks Factions
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Guide Paradox
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Data Bank Terms
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Data Bank Enemy Creatures
- ↑ Honkai Star Rail "Crown of the Mundane and Divine"
- ↑ Honkai Star Rail "Crown of the Mundane and Divine"
- ↑ Honkai Star Rail "Crown of the Mundane and Divine"
- ↑ Honkai Star Rail "Crown of the Mundane and Divine"
- ↑ Honkai Star Rail Data Bank Enemy Creatures
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Data Bank Enemy Creatures
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Data Bank Enemy Creatures
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail: Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow, "Eye of the Storm"
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail: Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow, "Chaos in the Deep"
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail 2.2
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Data Bank Enemy Creatures
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Fleeting Lights
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Data Bank Factions
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Fleeting Lights
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail 2.2
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Requiem Mass
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Fleeting Lights
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Data Bank Enemy Creatures
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail: Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow, "Chaos in the Deep"
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail: Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow, "Chaos in the Deep"
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail: Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow, "Eye of the Storm"
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Data Bank Enemy Creatures
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Dan Shu's dairy
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Data Bank Enemy Creatures
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Data Bank Enemy Creatures
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Data Bank Enemy Creatures
- ↑ The temperature at the very center of the Sun is about 15,000,000° C (27,000,000° F) and the density is about 150 g/cm³ (approximately 10 times the density of gold, 19.3 g/cm³ or lead, 11.3 g/cm³).
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Data Bank Enemy Creatures
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Data Bank Enemy Creatures
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail: Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow, "Simulated Universe: First Closed Beta"
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail: Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow, "Simulated Universe: First Closed Beta"
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Data Bank Enemy Creatures
- ↑ Stars are of course sources of visible light, but they also emit UV, X-ray, and even gamma-ray light. The emission of stellar radiation depends on their surface temperature and also on their activity. Therefore, emission is related to the evolution and spectral type of the star and it can be highly variable
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail: Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow, "Eye of the Storm"
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Data Bank Enemy Creatures
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Inventory Other Materials
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Data Bank Enemy Creatures
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Data Bank Terms
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Data Bank Enemy Creatures
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Data Bank Enemy Creatures
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Data Bank Enemy Creatures
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail A Teacher and a Friend: Continued
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Data Bank Enemy Creatures
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail: Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow, "Simulated Universe: First Closed Beta"
- ↑ Honkai Star Rail "Crown of the Mundane and Divine"
- ↑ Honkai Star Rail "Crown of the Mundane and Divine"
- ↑ Honkai Star Rail "Crown of the Mundane and Divine"
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Combat Types Explanations
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail: Ruan Mei Traces
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail: Ruan Mei Traces
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail: Ruan Mei Traces
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail: Ruan Mei Traces
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail: Ruan Mei Traces
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail: Ruan Mei Traces
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow, "Eye of the Storm"
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Data Bank Terms
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Data Bank Factions
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail: Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow, "Eye of the Storm"
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail Data Bank Factions
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail: Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow, "Lingering Shadows"
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail: Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow, "Eye of the Storm"
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail: Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow, "Chaos in the Deep"
- ↑ Honkai: Star Rail: Data Bank Terms
