The Mao Tailed Spirit Sub Ability is a Mode Sub Ability that can be obtained with a 1/10 chance after defeating the Generation 1 Mao Tailed Spirit after accepting its respective Boss Mission, which is located in the Tempest Village.
Description
By holding Z, the user can activate Mao Tailed Spirit, initially starting at Stage 1. The user can switch between stages by holding Z and pressing the stage's corresponding number, as long as they meet the sub-ability level requirements of the stage. This mode drains 40 MD per second.
For Stages 1-2 of Mao Tailed Spirit, the user goes down on all fours similar to Okami's mode and gains a translucent cloak with black particles complete with pointed ears and bushy tails covered in blue flame, with the number of tails ranging from one to two.
For Stage 3 of Mao Tailed Spirit, the user's cloak becomes opaque and their face is replaced with a bestial appearance.
For Stage 4 of Mao Tailed Spirit, the user's cloak loses it tails and gains a certain pattern. The user also stands upright.
For Stage 5 of Mao Tailed Spirit, the cloak alters itself to resemble a full-length haori, and regains its tails. The tails are now opaque and have patterns on them.
For Stage 6, the cloak alters itself to resemble a coat, and loses its tails. Seven black orbs hover behind the user, and two short black rods appear on their outer thighs. The user also appears to be wearing a black body suit underneath their coat, with six tiny circles under their neck and a circle on their stomach.
Ability
For Stage 1-2, after pressing Z while in this mode, the user shoots several small blue fireballs at the direction of the cursor, dealing damage and burning enemies. This ability does not use Chi and has a 20 second cooldown.
For Stage 3, after pressing Z while in this mode, the user curls up their tails and creates a black ball in front of their face, before launching it at the direction of the cursor, creating a giant explosion that deals damage multiple times upon impact. This ability does not use Chi and has a 20 second cooldown. Pressing Z while holding down right-click allows the user to use the ability from Stage 1-2.
For Stage 4, after pressing Z while in this mode, the users raises their right hand and creates a black ball of energy with blue fireballs swirling around it, before throwing it at the direction of the cursor, causing a giant explosion of blue fire that damages and burns enemies hit by it. This ability does not use Chi and has a 30 second cooldown. From this stage onwards, the user's speed is significantly boosted, and their dash is replaced with teleport.
For Stage 5, after pressing Z while in this mode, the user summons the Mao Spirit and rides on top of it, which rampages around before creating a ball of energy with blue fireballs swirling around it (similar to Stage 4's attack) in front of its mouth and launching it at the direction of the mouse cursor. This ability does not Chi and has a 30 second cooldown. Pressing Z while holding down right-click allows the user to use the ability from Stage 4.
For Stage 6, after pressing Z while in this mode, the user summons the Mao Spirit and rides on top of it, controlling its movements for roughly 10 seconds, during which the user can fire a ball of energy with blue fireballs swirling around it (similar to Stage 5's attack, but with lower damage) every 3 seconds. This ability does not use Chi to summon the Mao Spirit, uses 500 MD to fire an energy bomb, and has a cooldown of 30 seconds. Pressing Z while holding down right-click allows the user to use the ability from Stage 5.
For Stage 1-5, after pressing Q while in this mode, the user roars loudly, dealing damage to nearby enemies multiple times. This ability does not use Chi and has a 12 second cooldown.
For Stage 6, after pressing Q while in this mode, the user shoots several large black orbs at the direction of the cursor, which explode upon impact and deal great knockback, and are also capable of homing. This move uses 3,700 Stamina and has a cooldown of 13 seconds. Pressing Q while holding down right-click allows the user to use the ability from Stage 6. While this mode is active, the user's basic melee attacks are done with the two black rods, which behave the same as Weapon Ninja Tools.
For Stage 6, the user can fly up by holding down spacebar and descend by holding X with no cost of Stamina.
Stat Bonuses
Stat bonuses given by Mao Tailed Spirit when activated are:
| Stage | Level Requirement | Chi | Ninjutsu | Taijutsu | Health | Image |
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| Stage 1 (Z + 1) | Level 0 | +1,800 | +1,800 | +2,200 | +1,800 | 
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| Stage 2 (Z + 2) | Level 580 | +2,100 | +2,100 | +2,600 | +2,100 | 
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| Stage 3 (Z + 3) | Level 870 | +2,500 | +2,500 | +3,000 | +2,500 | 
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| Stage 4 (Z + 4) | Level 1200 | +2,650 | +2,650 | +3,000 | +2,650 | 
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| Stage 5 (Z + 5) | Level 1500 | +2,800 | +2,800 | +3,000 | +2,800 | 
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| Stage 6 (Z + 6) | Level 1700 | +2,900 | +2,900 | +3,100 | +2,900 | 
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Location
The Mao Tailed Spirit spawns near a red bridge, in the outskirts of the Tempest Village.
Location Video: https://youtu.be/6cbZeOZNKn0?t=31
Gallery
Trivia
- Mao Tailed Spirit Generation 1 is based off Matatabi from the franchise, Naruto: Shippūden.