★★★★ 
Hero Motive
The Bitter Tea Mystery
HP 3,704 
ATK 476 Breakthrough cost to this level
×10 
×21,500 
×7 
×7 
×14 The tea has turned bitter. Whose fault was it? Did Alf mess up the blend again? Or did the leaves ferment with time?
The Detective remembered the embarrassing first cup of tea she had, with her younger brother. One not knowing how firmly to hold the cup, the other not knowing which way to stir the spoon.
The tea wasn't good, but it never left a bitter taste. The answer dissolved with the afternoon light... Time to depart.
Motive Effect
Bitter Tea
Effect
The character using this Motive gains 12.5% CRIT Rate. Upon triggering a CRIT, there is a 25% chance to increase their ATK by 8% for 16s, stacking up to 3 times.
The character using this Motive gains 15.62% CRIT Rate. Upon triggering a CRIT, there is a 25% chance to increase their ATK by 10% for 16s, stacking up to 3 times.
The character using this Motive gains 18.75% CRIT Rate. Upon triggering a CRIT, there is a 25% chance to increase their ATK by 12% for 16s, stacking up to 3 times.
The character using this Motive gains 21.87% CRIT Rate. Upon triggering a CRIT, there is a 25% chance to increase their ATK by 14% for 16s, stacking up to 3 times.
The character using this Motive gains 25% CRIT Rate. Upon triggering a CRIT, there is a 25% chance to increase their ATK by 16% for 16s, stacking up to 3 times.
The highlighted values scale with refine level. Refining a Motive means pulling duplicate copies of it, up to 5 levels.
Breakthrough Materials
The Bitter Tea Mystery breaks through at Lv. 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70. Taking it to Lv. 80 costs 21,500 Ounce plus Hero's Instinct, Hero's Insight, Hero's Challenge, Hero's Legacy.
Lv. 20 breakthrough
Hero's Instinct ×3 Ounce ×1,000 Lv. 30 breakthrough
Hero's Instinct ×7 Ounce ×1,500 Lv. 40 breakthrough
Hero's Insight ×7 Ounce ×2,000 Lv. 50 breakthrough
Hero's Challenge ×7 Ounce ×3,000 Lv. 60 breakthrough
Hero's Legacy ×5 Ounce ×4,000 Lv. 70 breakthrough
Hero's Legacy ×9 Ounce ×10,000 Total to Lv. 80
Hero's Instinct ×10 Ounce ×21,500 Hero's Insight ×7 Hero's Challenge ×7 Hero's Legacy ×14 Where these materials come from
Hero's Instinct Insight Materials A crystal born from the Cognito Sea, its thoughts scattered and fleeting, like grains of sand adrift. Used by Hero characters for Methods studies.
Ounce Currency A currency issued by the Royal Families, minted from diluted and stabilised Silverium of fixed concentration and stored in siphon tubes, formed into grains that make it easier to handle and trade.
Hero's Insight Insight Materials A crystal born from the Cognito Sea, embodying thoughts honed and clarified through years of insight. Used by Hero characters for Methods studies.
Hero's Challenge Insight Materials A crystal born from the Cognito Sea, tempered by trials and filled with thoughts forged in steadfast determination. Used by Hero characters for Methods studies.
Hero's Legacy Insight Materials A crystal born from the Cognito Sea, its legacy burning forevermore, never to be forgotten. Used by Hero characters for Methods studies.
Stats by Level
Key levels below. Drag the slider at the top of the page for any level from 1 to 80.
| Level | HP | ATK |
|---|---|---|
| Lv. 1 | 168 | 21 |
| Lv. 20 | 848 | 109 |
| Lv. 30 | 1,369 | 176 |
| Lv. 40 | 1,890 | 243 |
| Lv. 50 | 2,410 | 309 |
| Lv. 60 | 2,931 | 376 |
| Lv. 70 | 3,452 | 443 |
| Lv. 80 | 3,704 | 476 |
Hero Identity
One who leads with influence and shoulders the burden of difficult decisions.
Identity is a narrative archetype, not a combat role. For how the two systems differ, see the Combat Styles and Identities guide.
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