Ok so heads up, this character kit might spoil some things I have for Ren's character! But if you don't care then take a look! This is horrendously unbalanced, and I tried my best to incorporate a gacha game's greed. I also incorporated a lot of lore hints. Hehe, I wonder if you'll be able to piece together the bits and pieces. Tell me what you think!
(Also, none of this is final. This kit doesn't impact the story its just a fun thing of what Ren would look like as a playable character.)
(I was also gonna make more "About" parts for the voiceline, but I got tired. Sorry.)
(Also, sorry for the weird formatting, webnovel is hard)
REN ROMAN- PLAYABLE CHARACTER KIT
PROFILE:Name: Ren Roman
Rarity: 5-Star Standard Banner
Element: None (Physical/Cursed Energy)
Weapon: Sword
Region: Descender?
Affiliation: Independent Business Owner
Constellation: Cyclus Ruptus
Birthday: December 24
SPECIAL MECHANICS:
Cursed Energy System:
Ren does not use Elemental Energy. Instead, he wields Cursed Energy, which functions similarly but creates unique reactions when interacting with elemental energy.
Cursed Infused Reactions: When Ren's Cursed Energy-imbued attacks interact with elemental energy or attacks from other characters, they create altered versions of standard reactions:
Cursed Overload (Electro + Cursed Energy), Cursed Vaporize (Hydro + Cursed Energy), Cursed Melt (Cryo + Cursed Energy), Cursed Bloom (Dendro + Cursed Energy), etc.
These function identically to normal reactions but with unique visual effects.
COMBAT TALENTS:
NORMAL ATTACK: Simple But Effective
A sword style taught by Ren's father, focusing on few but powerful strikes and patience.
Normal Attack:
Performs up to 4 consecutive sword strikes (5 strikes at C1).
Charged Attack:
Consumes 20 Stamina to perform two rapid sword strikes (55% ATK + 65% ATK).
Plunging Attack:
Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, dealing AoE Physical DMG on impact (63% ATK low plunge / 126% ATK high plunge).
ELEMENTAL SKILL: Shikigami Summon
Cooldown: 15s (after shikigami timer runs out) / 25s (if shikigami is killed)
Energy Generation: 3-4 particles on final attack
Tap (Quick Summon):
Summons the 1st selected shikigami from the constellation menu for 30 seconds. The summoned shikigami completely transforms Ren's Normal Attack, Charged Attack, and Plunging Attack patterns based on the shikigami's characteristics.
HOLD (Empowered Summon):
Ren chants briefly (3 seconds and he's vulnerable to interruption. If interrupted, it will create a 15sec cooldown for the skill.) to summon the 1st selected shikigami with extended duration (60 seconds).
Shikigami Mechanics:
Shikigami has an HP bar equal to 50% of Ren's Max HPIf shikigami HP reaches 0, it is defeated and releases its Final Attack immediatelyWhen the duration expires naturally, or the shikigami is defeated, it unleashes a Final Attack appropriate to its element. Only 1 shikigami can be active at a time, out of the three selected/toggled. With only the first shikigami being the one summoned
ELEMENTAL BURST: Well's Unknown Abyss
Energy Cost: 60 (Standard) / 120 (Mahoraga)
Duration: 45s (Standard) / 120s (Mahoraga)
CD: 20s
Standard Burst:
Ren summons his selected shikigami with significantly enhanced combat ability. All Normal and Charged Attacks gain elemental infusion depending on the selected shikigami's trait.
Single Shikigami Selected:
Summons the chosen shikigami in its empowered state with enhanced damage (+40% DMG bonus). Some shikigami gain altered Elemental Skill effects during the burst duration.
Multiple Shikigami Selected (2-3):
Ren performs a fusion ritual, combining the selected shikigami into a fusion through Well's Unknown Abyss. Fusion entities are significantly larger, more powerful, and possess combined elemental properties of their components.
Replaces Active Shikigami:
If Elemental Skill (E) has a shikigami active when Burst (Q) is activated, the E shikigami is immediately dismissed and replaced by the Burst summon.
Note: Does this make sense? I hope I explained it clearly.
SPECIAL BURST: Eight-Handled Sword Divergent Sila Divine General Mahoraga (C6 Required)
Energy Cost: 120
Duration: 120 seconds (2 minutes)
CD: 20s
Summoning Conditions:
Available only at C6. Requires double the energy of a standard burst.
The Ultimate Shikigami:
"With this sacred treasure, I summon. Eight-Handled Sword Divergent Sila Divine General: Mahoraga!"
Effects:
Completely transforms Ren's moveset to utilize Mahoraga's overwhelming power. Normal Attacks cycle through all cursed elemental infusions every 8 seconds.(Pyro → Hydro → Electro → Cryo → Dendro → Geo → Anemo → repeat)Charged Attack causes Mahoraga to release a devastating roar, creating an AoE shockwave that can cause elemental reactions.
The Drawback:
Ren takes 2.5x increased damage from all sources. Shields don't work while Mahoraga is active
Adaptation Mechanic:
When Mahoraga is summoned and faces an enemy continuously for 15 seconds, the wheel begins spinning.
Wheel Rotation Speed:
Base: 45 seconds per for one complete spin. Accelerates by 3 seconds for every 15% HP Ren loses:
Rotations Required for Full Adaptation:
Normal Mobs: 2 rotations, Elite Enemies: 3 rotations, World Bosses (Single Phase): 5 rotations, Weekly Bosses (Single Phase): 8 rotations
Note: For bosses with multiple phases, the adaptation will reset to 3 spins at the start of the next phase, regardless of whether Mahoraga is fully adapted or not.
Upon Full Adaptation:
Ren and Mahoraga become immune to damage from the adapted enemy type. Character switching is LOCKED - cannot swap to other party members. Mahoraga has unique attack animations. Burst duration continues until the timer expires or Ren dies.
Note: The plan was to make players decide whether to tank damage to accelerate adaptation (risky but faster immunity) or play cautiously with longer adaptation time. Once adapted, you're committed to finishing the fight with Ren alone.
CONSTELLATION: CYCLUS RUPTUS
C0: Foundation of Shadows
Unlocked Shikigami:
Divine Dogs (Physical)Toad (Physical)
Toggle System Available:
Players can select which shikigami to prioritize for Elemental Skill (E) and which to use for Elemental Burst (Q) via the Constellation Menu.
C1: Great Serpent's Descent
Unlocked Shikigami:
Great Serpent/Orochi (Geo)
Combat Enhancement:
Ren's Normal Attack chain extends to 5 consecutive hits (adds powerful overhead slam)
C2: Thunderbird's Wrath
Unlocked Shikigami:
Nue (Electro)
Combat Enhancement:
Elemental Particle generation from shikigami final attacks increased by 60%
C3: Shadow of Escape
Unlocked Shikigami:
Rabbit Escape (Anemo)
Combat Enhancement:
Ren's Normal Attack SPD increases by 15%. The effect triggers every 30 seconds and lasts for 15 seconds.
C4: Twin Beasts of Destruction
Unlocked Shikigami:
Tiger Funeral (Pyro)
Piercing Ox (Physical)
Combat Enhancement:
The final hit of Ren's Normal Attack combo creates a Cursed Energy Explosion at the point of impact (100% ATK as AoE Physical DMG)This explosion can react with elemental auras to create Cursed Infused Reactions
C5: Torrential Force
Unlocked Shikigami:
Max Elephant (Hydro)
Combat Enhancement:
Elemental Skill cooldown reduced by 25% (15s to 11.25s natural timer, 25s → 18.75s if killed)
C6: Divine General's Advent
Unlocked Shikigami:
Round Deer - (Dendro)
Mahoraga
Combat Enhancement:
Completing a full Normal Attack combo with Round Deer active heals Ren for 5% Max HP. Unlocks the ultimate burst: Eight-Handled Sword Divergent Sila Divine General Mahoraga (see Special Burst section)
All Ten Shadows shikigami unlocked. Mahoraga is available as the ultimate trump card.
The Divine General
Normal Attack Transformation:
Towering Mahoraga performs devastating strikes. Each hit cycles through elements: Pyro → Hydro → Electro → Cryo → Dendro → Geo → Anemo. Automatically creates Cursed Infused Reactions
Charged Attack:
Mahoraga roars, releasing a shockwave (current element). Interrupts and staggers most enemies
Adaptation State:
Damage increases by 40% against the adapted enemy type
CHARACTER VOICELINESHello:
"Name's Ren. I run a delivery business here in Liyue—well, when I'm not getting distracted by... other things. Need something delivered fast? I'm your guy."
About Ren:
"The Ten Shadows Technique is a hereditary technique from my family. I can summon shikigami to fight alongside me. It's… a little complicated."
About Vision:
"A Vision? No, I don't have one of those. My power comes from Cursed Energy. It's similar to elemental energy, but... different? I don't know how to explain it. Ask Xiao if you want to know more."
About Ganyu:
"Ganyu was the first person who helped me when I first arrived in Teyvat. I owe her a lot. Kind, hardworking, always putting others first. Though she does scare me sometimes. But I wonder why someone like her bothers with someone like me."
About Hu Tao:
"She keeps trying to measure me for a coffin. I keep telling her I'm not dying anytime soon! ...Probably. Actually, given my luck, maybe I should let her take those measurements just in case."
Elemental Skill - 1:
"Come out!"
Elemental Skill - 2:
"You're screwed!"
Elemental Skill - 3:
"By my will!"
Elemental Burst - 1:
"Try this!"
Elemental Burst - 2:
"From the shadows, rise!"
Elemental Burst - 3:
"Show them your power!"
Mahoraga Summon:
"With this treasure, I summon. Eight-Handled Sword Divergent Sila Divine General: Mahoraga!"
Mahoraga Complete Adaptation:
"It's over."
Low HP:
"You're really annoying!"
Fallen - 1:
"Guess this is... it..."
Fallen - 2:
"Sorry... mom… dad..."
Fallen - 3:
"This sucks..."