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II. Gameplay
Controls
NOTE: Control configurations vary based on your platform (PC, PSP, etc.). This section primarily outlines PSP controls but general functions remain consistent.
Field Controls
| Button | Function |
|---|---|
| X | Confirm |
| O | Cancel / Speed up dialogue |
| Triangle | Shortcut Menu |
| Square | Enemy Info |
| L / R | Rotate camera |
| Start | Menu |
| Select | Local Map |
Shops:
| Shop Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Weapon Shop | Sells Weapons and Armor |
| Item Shop | Sells Items and Accessories |
| Guild | Provides Sidequests |
| Bar | Sells Food Items |
| Orbal Factory | Sells Quartz and Slot Upgrades |
Battle Commands
| Button | Function |
|---|---|
| X | Confirm |
| O | Cancel / Speed up dialogue |
| Triangle | Shortcut Menu |
| Square | Enemy Info |
| L / R | Rotate camera |
| Start | Menu |
| Select | Local Map |
Status Effects:
| Status Effect | Description |
|---|---|
| Poison | Gradual HP depletion |
| Knock-Out | Ally incapacitated (KO) |
| Sleep | Inaction until attacked |
| Seal | Inability to use Attack, Crafts, S-Crafts |
| Stone | Inaction, KO if attacked |
| Freeze | Inaction, gradual HP loss |
| Faint | Inaction for one turn |
| Mute | Inability to use Arts |
| Confuse | Attacks allies or enemies randomly |
| Blind | Decreased DEX and AGL |
III. Battle System: Strategic Turn-Based Combat
Trails in the Sky SC employs a tactical turn-based battle system on a grid-based field, reminiscent of Strategy RPGs (SRPGs). Positioning and turn management are key, even though movement isn’t directly tied to attacks. SC introduces the Chain Craft mechanic, adding a layer of strategic depth to the combat.
Turn Order and Bonus Icons: Seize the Advantage
The turn order is displayed on the left side of the screen, indicating the sequence of actions for both allies and enemies. Crucially, bonus icons can appear next to a character’s turn, granting beneficial effects. Understanding and capitalizing on these bonuses is vital for efficient combat. Furthermore, S-Breaks allow you to interrupt the turn order, adding a layer of tactical flexibility.
Here are the bonus icons you might encounter:
| Icon Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Heal HP | Recovers 10% or 50% of HP |
| Charge EP | Recovers 10% or 50% of EP |
| CP UP | Recovers 10% or 50% of CP |
| STR UP | Increases Physical/Magic Attack by 10% or 50% |
| Critical | All Attack/Magic/Recovery effects x1.5 |
| Sepith UP | Steals Sepith from Target |
Crafts, S-Breaks, and Chain Crafts: Unleashing Powerful Abilities
CP (Craft Points): Fueling Special Moves
CP is a resource essential for using Crafts and S-Crafts. Characters start battles with zero CP and accumulate it by attacking enemies or receiving damage. Strategic CP management is crucial for utilizing powerful abilities effectively. CP can be saved up to unleash more potent attacks later in battles.
Chain Craft: Cooperative Attacks
A new feature in SC, Chain Crafts allow 2-4 characters to launch a synchronized attack in a single turn. To execute a Chain Craft, select “Chain” in battle and choose allies in close proximity to both you and the target enemy. Successful execution results in a multi-hit attack. However, be mindful that assisting allies also expend their turns, so strategic usage is key.
Craft: Unique Character Abilities
Crafts are character-specific special moves learned as characters level up. Each Craft consumes CP and offers a range of offensive, defensive, or support effects, adding tactical depth to character roles in combat.
S-Craft and S-Break: Game-Changing Super Moves
S-Crafts are the ultimate attacks, akin to Limit Breaks. Reaching 100 CP enables a character to unleash their S-Craft, a powerful attack. More strategically, S-Breaks allow immediate S-Craft activation, interrupting the turn order. With at least 100 CP, you can trigger an S-Break during any character’s turn by toggling left or right and pressing “X” (or using shortcut commands). S-Breaks can target anywhere on the battlefield, making them invaluable for eliminating threats like enemies with self-destruct abilities or gaining a tactical advantage. Furthermore, at 200 CP, S-Crafts deliver even greater damage.
Orbal Quartz: Customizing Character Abilities
Sepith: The Building Blocks of Quartz
Sepith is a resource dropped by enemies after battles. It serves two main purposes: crafting Quartz and selling for Mira (in-game currency). Accumulating Sepith is essential for character progression and customization.
Quartz: Enhancing Stats and Granting Arts
Quartz are crafted from Sepith and enhance character parameters when equipped. Each Quartz also grants access to Orbal Arts (magic). The key to unlocking a wider range of Arts lies in understanding Slots and Lines in the Orbment system.
Slots and Lines: The Orbment System
Each character’s Orbment has slots for equipping Quartz. Some slots are initially closed and require Sepith to unlock. Slots also have elemental affinities (e.g., Time element only for certain slots on Joshua).
A central slot dictates the elemental values for the character. Characters have either a single line or multiple branching lines from the central slot. Lines contribute to the overall elemental values based on the Quartz equipped at their ends. Characters with single lines can achieve higher elemental values more easily, granting access to more powerful Arts.
Bracers Guild: The Hub for Quests and Progression
The Bracers Guild is central to gameplay progression. It’s where you accept quests, which form the core of the game. Completing quests rewards you with Mira, items, and Bracer Points (BP). Accumulating BP increases your Bracer Rank, unlocking further progression and rewards. Earning extra BP often involves making specific dialogue choices or going the extra mile in mission objectives, rewarding thoroughness and strategic decision-making.
Miscellaneous Gameplay Elements
Cooking: Estelle’s Culinary Creations
Cooking provides beneficial buffs and recovery. Estelle can learn recipes by eating different dishes. Once a recipe is learned and the ingredients are gathered, cooking provides HP, EP, or CP recovery, and sometimes temporary stat boosts. Don’t underestimate the strategic advantage of cooked meals.
Fishing: A Relaxing Minigame
Returning from Trails in the Sky FC, fishing is now a more developed minigame. Cast your line in designated fishing spots and time your reel to catch various fish, adding a relaxing and potentially rewarding diversion.
IV. Tips and Tricks for Trails in the Sky SC Success
To navigate the challenges of Trails in the Sky SC effectively, consider these tips:
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Multiple Saves: Your Safety Net: Essential for completionists. Hidden quests and missable BP opportunities are abundant. Minor choices can impact later events. Create a new save file before major decisions or quest milestones. (P.S. Autosaves offer some backup, but manual saves are crucial.)
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Strategic Patience: Mistakes happen. If you miss BP or make a sub-optimal choice, you have options: reload a previous save or continue and aim for a perfect New Game+ run. Learn from errors and adapt your strategy.
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Explore Thoroughly: To maximize BP and uncover hidden content, explore environments and speak to NPCs before progressing main missions. Many hidden items and quests are time-sensitive. Rushing can lead to missed opportunities.
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The Bracer Notebook: Your In-Game Guide: This comprehensive in-game resource contains quest logs, Art and Quartz elemental values, and basic game information. Consult it regularly for quest details, elemental setups, and game mechanics reminders.
Orbal Arts: Elemental Magic
Earth Arts
| Name | Earth | Water | Fire | Wind | Time | Space | Mirage | Range | EP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Hammer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Single | 10 | Attack |
| Earth Guard | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Single | 10 | Support / Immunity |
| Crest | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Single | 15 | Support / DEF +25% |
| Petrify Breath | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Single | 30 | Attack / Petrify 20% |
| Stone Impact | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | Area (M) | 40 | Attack |
| Earth Lance | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Single | 20 | Attack |
| Petrify Cloud | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Area (M) | 60 | Attack / Petrify 20% |
| La Crest | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | Area (M) | 40 | Support / DEF +25% |
| Petrosphere | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | Area (S) | 40 | Support / MOV -4 |
| Titanic Roar | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | All | 70 | Attack |
| Earth Wall | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | Area (S) | 75 | Support / Immunity |
| Atlas Hammer | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Area (S) | 80 | Attack |
| Geo Catastrophe | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | All | 160 | Attack |
| Gaia Shield | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | All | 220 | Support / Immunity |
Water Arts
| Name | Earth | Water | Fire | Wind | Time | Space | Mirage | Range | EP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Table data is missing in original, needs to be completed for full guide) |
Playable Characters: Strategic Roles and Abilities
NOTE: Character analysis is ongoing, focusing on changes from Trails in the Sky FC and strategic roles in SC.
Estelle Bright: The Versatile Protagonist
Daughter of the legendary Bracer Cassius Bright, Estelle’s optimistic spirit and versatility make her a reliable party member throughout the game.
Estelle is a highly adaptable character, capable of utilizing all elements in her Orbment slots. Her Orbment setup allows for a balanced combination of mid-level Arts. While fitting high-level Arts like Titanic Roar and Volcanic Rave into a single line can be challenging, her flexibility shines in her diverse Crafts and overall strategic utility.
Estelle’s Crafts are varied and situationally useful. She possesses support Crafts to boost ally stats (Morale) and crowd control options early in the game. Her S-Crafts, Barrage and Pummel, are effective against single targets, making them valuable for boss encounters. While specialized characters may surpass her in specific roles, Estelle’s well-rounded nature, flexible Orbment, and diverse skillset make her a consistently strong and strategically valuable character, befitting her protagonist status.
Anelace Elfead: The Skilled Senior Bracer
A cheerful and skilled senior Bracer with a fondness for cute things, Anelace is a strong ally during the prologue.
Like Estelle, Anelace is a versatile character with a broad range of Crafts. She can utilize knockback attacks (Fallen Leaves) and self-buffs (Petal Dance for significant STR increase at the cost of DEF). Her Art usage is limited by her three Orbment lines, restricting her to basic Arts. Anelace excels with Crafts, making her a valuable asset in combat, but her limited availability (prologue only) means focusing on other characters for long-term strategy.
Agate Crosner: The Powerful Swordsman
A formidable Bracer wielding a broadsword, Agate is initially critical of Junior Bracers but proves to be a powerful ally.
Agate is a powerhouse, excelling in physical damage and possessing a unique moveset. He is the only character who can directly increase CP at the cost of HP (Wild Rage 2), allowing for rapid S-Craft usage. His Crafts include area-of-effect attacks (Draguna Edge, Flame Edge) and single-target AT Delay infliction (Spiral Edge). Draguna Edge stands out for its wide attack line. Agate’s S-Crafts (Beat Down for single targets, Final Break for groups) deliver devastating damage. His strength comes at the cost of low magic defense and limited Art potential due to his branching Orbment lines. Agate is best utilized as a frontline attacker, leveraging Wild Rage 2 for frequent and powerful S-Crafts.
Scherazard Harvey: The “Silver Streak”
A former disciple of a legendary Bracer, Scherazard is intelligent and uses Tarot cards, but also known for her heavy drinking.
Scherazard is available from Chapter I and specializes in Wind Arts and mid-range combat. Her whip provides a safe range to avoid self-destruct attacks. Her Crafts include area damage and spellcasting interruption (Bind Whip for Mute). Heaven’s Kiss buffs ally speed. Scherazard is useful early in the game, particularly with Wind Arts, but tends to be outclassed by other characters in later stages.
Kevin Graham: The Enigmatic Priest
A priest from a distant land, Kevin’s motives for coming to Liberl are shrouded in mystery, hidden behind a gentle smile.
Kevin is a long-range fighter specializing in Time Arts. His Orbment setup favors magic, with a dedicated line for Time element enhancement. His Crafts are support-oriented. Sacrificial Arrow redistributes CP to allies. His unique S-Craft, Grail Sphere, grants temporary immunity to attacks, providing crucial defensive utility in challenging battles (extended immunity at 200 CP). Kevin’s weaknesses are low movement and strength, but his potent Time Arts and support capabilities make him strategically valuable.
Olivier Lenheim: The Charismatic Minstrel
Hailing from Erebonia, Olivier travels Liberl as a musician, known for his charm and flirtatious nature.
Olivier is a long-range character specializing in Mirage element, a neutral element that offers versatile magic combinations. His single-line Orbment setup grants access to high-level Arts. Mirage element and flexible Orbment make him a potent magic user.
His Crafts are also strategically useful. Quick Draw allows precise targeting, Snipe Shoot can eliminate spellcasters from afar, and Happy Trigger provides area healing (though minimal, with low CP cost). His single S-Craft has mediocre damage. Olivier’s weaknesses include low HP, DEF, and limited movement. However, his strong Magic Attack, diverse Arts, and utilitarian Crafts make him an effective and strategically flexible character, especially with his ranged attacks.
Kloe Rinz: The Healing Prodigy
A kind-hearted Jenis Royal Academy student with a strong bond to her Gryfalcon, Sieg, Kloe excels in healing magic.
Kloe specializes in Water Arts and healing. Her Orbment setup is focused on Water, with three slots dedicated to Water element Quartz. This specialization, combined with her single-line Orbment, makes her a powerful healer and Water Art user. Her Crafts are minimal but functional: Kaempfer (Impose) debuffs enemy STR and DEF, and Sturm (Encroach) interrupts spellcasting, though it requires close range. Her S-Craft, Radiant Plash, is the most potent healing ability in the game, with massive HP recovery, revival, and even a DEF buff at 200 EP. Despite Orbment limitations, Kloe’s healing prowess, highest EP, and high Magic Attack make her a magical powerhouse, particularly as a dedicated healer.
V. Prologue: A Maiden’s Resolve Walkthrough
As Estelle, head west to the garden terrace to find her father. After the airship scene, exit Rolent City and go west on Elize Highway to reach Estelle’s house.
Le Locle Canyon: Preparing for the Mission
| Treasures | Stuff to Buy |
|---|---|
| Break Rod | Nature’s Bounty Recipe |
| Enhanced Leather | Glove Gear (File Transfer) |
| Reinforced Boots | Celestial Balm (File Transfer) |
| 1000 Mira | Emergency Puppet (File Transfer) |
| Recipe Book | Luck (File Transfer) |
After speaking with Anelace, go upstairs to Estelle’s room (end of the hall, by pink flowers). Inside, you’ll automatically acquire [Break Rod], [Enhanced Leather], [Reinforced Boots], and 1000 Mira. If you have a perfect save file from FC, you’ll also receive [Glove Gear], [Celestial Balm], [Emergency Puppet], and Luck Quartz.
Talk to Phyllis for the [Recipe Book] and [Nature’s Bounty] recipe, along with ingredients. Purchase [Liberl News – Issue 1] (missable). [Herb Sandwich] is optional for now. Talk to Robert and buy [HP 1] quartz. Once prepared, speak to Kurt near the exit and proceed to Balstar Channel.
Balstar Channel: Navigating the Sewers
| Chests / Items | Monsters | Achievements |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Proxy Puppet | 8. Attack 1 | Ripple Frog |
| 2. EP Charge | 9. Silver Earring | Ripple Frog 2 |
| 3. Reviving Balm | 10. All Sepith x10 | Sticky Slug |
| 4. Tear Balm | 11. Surprise Cookie | Sticky Slug 2 |
| 5. EP Charge | 12. Reviving Balm | Kurt |
| 6. Tear Balm | 13. Cast 1 | |
| 7. Mind 1 | 14. EP Charge | |
| –. Monster Guide |
Image of the other half of Balstar Channel map, guiding players through the dungeon.
Image of the starting half of Balstar Channel map, showing the initial areas of the dungeon.
NOTE: The map perspective starts at the exit, progressing deeper into the dungeon.
[Surprise Cookie] is the first attack item. Use these to defeat 10 enemies for an achievement.
Kurt provides the [Monster Guide] at the mission briefing. Proceed forward, encountering your first battle. Choose to learn combat basics and Chain Crafts. In the second area, the path splits. The center path lever (pull right) activates the right bridge. Cross this bridge to area 3.
Area 3:
East, continue right to find a lever to drain the sewers. From the drain, go left to the first bridge lever, then to the entrance bridge. The drained path leads to a dead end with a monster treasure containing [Proxy Puppet]. Return upstairs and proceed past the bridge to find [Tear Balm], [Reviving Balm], and [EP Charge].
Back in area two, pull the lever left to activate the left bridge. At the T-intersection, take the left path to another lever (either side works). Activate both bridges, cross the left bridge. At the next T-intersection, go right for [Mind 1], [Tear Balm], and [EP Charge]. Return to the T-intersection and go up to area 4.
Area 4:
Activate the nearby lever for the right bridge. Continue to [Attack 1]. Return and cross the north bridge from the entrance. At the T-intersection, go left to drain water, then right to activate another bridge. Both are needed. Proceed straight for [Silver Earring]. Descend the stairs to the watery path. Before the opposite stairs, go west to a T-intersection, then north to a monster treasure with [Cast 1]. Go south to a platform with [Reviving Balm], [Surprise Cookie], and x10 sepith of each element.
After all waterway treasures, ascend the stairs on the opposite end. The path splits. Left path leads to [EP Charge]. Right path leads back to the entrance bridge. Pull the nearby lever for another bridge to area 5 and the boss battle.
Boss: Kurt: Strategic Combat in Confined Spaces
Kurt’s attacks deal damage and push allies towards the battlefield edge. He uses Fengshu: Steel to buff his defense. He is vulnerable to magic. Use Arts for ranged damage, and Chain and S-Crafts for high damage output.
After the battle and conversation, speak to Robert before resting. Note the shoes in Estelle’s room for a minor detail. 🙂
La Locle Canyon: Nightfall
First extra BP opportunity: when Estelle hears gunshots, choose WAKE UP!. After speaking with Anelace, go downstairs to battle a Jaeger Mercenary. Winning against the Jaeger Mercenary grants another extra BP.
Saint Croix Forest: Investigating the Lodge Attack
| Chests / Items | Monsters |
|---|---|
| 1. Enhanced Leather | 6. Nature’s Bounty |
| 2. Reinforced Boots | 7. EP Charge |
| 3. Fencer | 8. Enhanced Leather |
| 4. Break Rod | –. Teara Balm x5 |
| 5. Reinforced Boots | –. EP Charge x2 |
Map of St. Croix Forest, highlighting treasure locations and paths.
NOTE: Map starting point is marked “tent”.
During conversation with Anelace, choose The Attacking Invaders for another extra BP. Examine the tent for five [Teara Balm] and two [EP Charge]. Ensure your camera faces north (compass icon).
Proceed straight to the first intersection. North leads to Rolling Thorn and area 2. For treasures, head east at the first intersection. A chest near Bush Lancer contains [Enhanced Leather]. Proceed to Area 2.
Area 2:
Go straight to the log bridge. Instead of crossing, go right and slightly left to a small path. [Reinforced Boots] are in a chest here. Continue to Area 3.
Area 3:
Hug the right wall. A small path deviates from the main path. [Fencer] is in a chest on this path. Continue to the path’s end for [Break Rod]. Back on the main path, go right for another [Reinforced Boots]. Return to the intersection and go north to Area 4.
Area 4:
A small path leads to the riverbed. Face north (map icon north). Walk against the river current to find [Nature’s Bounty] in a chest. Cross the river. A pine tree in the open field has [EP Charge] below it. Face north again (Saint-Croix sign upper left on PSP). Head south to a small area in Area 2 for another [Enhanced Leather]. Exit the forest past the sign. Heal before proceeding to the boss.
Boss: Female Jaeger: Ranged Combat Specialist
The Female Jaeger attacks from range with a machine gun and grenades. Shock Gun cancels spellcasting. Scatter Shot is used at close range. Counter her ranged attacks with Arts like Estelle’s Comet. Close in for Crafts, Chain Crafts, and S-Crafts.
After the battle, proceed to the lodge.
Guild Lodge: Investigating the Scene
| Misc. Treasures |
|---|
| Gambler Jack – Vol. 1 |
Inside the lodge, examine:
- Blood stain near the front door
- Broken spear by the blood stain
- Orbal telephone near the Orbal Shop
- Food barrel near Phyllis’ shop
- Shattered window
- Torn map of the region
After examining all six, choose Move to another base for bonus BP. Before Grimsel Fortress, get [Gambler Jack – Vol. 1] for the Ramblin’ Gambler achievement. Upstairs, lower right door, find it inside. Head to Grimsel Fortress.
Image showing the location of Gambler Jack Volume 1 inside the Guild Lodge.
Grimsel Fortress: Infiltrating the Enemy Base
| Chests | Monsters |
|---|---|
| 1. EP 1 | 4. Night Goggles |
| 2. EP Charge | 5. EP Charge |
| 3. Tear Balm | 6. ID Unit |
Map of Grimsel Fortress, guiding players through the fortress layout.
Inside the fortress, turn left at the first T-intersection. [EP Charge] at the hall’s end on the left, [EP 1] on the right. Go opposite direction at the T-intersection to a steel gate. Enter the left room and pull the lever. Continue forward.
In the next area, first room on the right, pull the lever to power on. Across the hall, a chest contains [Tear Balm]. At the hall’s end, left room, the gate should now be open. Proceed to a forced battle. Continue forward.
On the second floor, in the dark room, proceed to the dimly lit room. [Night Goggles] are in a unique chest. Navigate the labyrinth. A chest on the western end contains [EP Charge]. Exit the maze south.
Continue forward, up staircases and halls. Before the 4th floor, a chest has [ID Unit]. Continue to a dead end to use the ID Unit. Stand by the apparatus, use ID Unit from the menu. Save at the resting unit. Choose Don’t NEED to Contact! for a bonus BP opportunity. Prepare for the boss.
Boss: Jaeger: Counter-Attacking Specialist
Jaeger starts with Sqwartz Faizel, buffing STR and speed. He pushes allies with spear attacks and uses Charge to interrupt Arts. Sqwartz Zaubel counters long-range Arts with heavy damage. Summer Shower deals heavy damage. Be cautious, as he counters heavy damage with Sqwartz Zaubel. Use weaker Arts like Dark Matter or Fire Bolt. Below 33% HP, he uses Sqwartz Wild to heal 1000HP. Then use heavy attacks and Surprise Cookies.
After the battle, cutscenes end the Prologue, unlocking an achievement.
- End of Prologue Totals:
- BP: 16
- Chests: 28/517
- Recipes: [Nature’s Bounty], [Surprise Cookie], [Herb Sandwich]
VI. Chapter I: Sneaking Shadows Walkthrough
Grancel: Landing Port – New Beginnings
After conversing with Anelace, Elnan provides prologue results: 16/380 BP, promotion to G+, and [Silver Chain]. Choose Scherazard or Agate as your companion. Anelace departs. T_T
| Prologue Results |
|---|
| 2000 Mira |
| BP: 2 (+14) |
Buy [Liberl News – Issue 2] from the lady on the left counter in the landing port shop. Buy airship tickets. Talk to Finella outside. Travel to Ruan. On the airliner, talk to everyone twice, especially Lloyd in the passenger cabin for [Fishing Book] and [Progress Rod].
City of Ruan: Gathering Information and Side Quests
| Sidequests | Stuff to Buy | Misc. Treasures |
|---|---|---|
| Come, Ingredient Hunters | Liberl News – Issue 2 | Polychaete x5 |
| Sapphirl Tower Photo | Nature’s Bounty | |
| Vista Forest Road Monster | Azelia Kiss | |
| Gull Seaside Way Monster | Gambler Jack – Vol. 2 | |
| Marine Star | ||
| Prime Salmon Grill | ||
| Sea Breeze Soup |
After Jean’s conversation, head to the harbor (south block). Lloyd stops you en route to the warehouse, explaining fishing spots and giving five [Polychaete]. Proceed east to the eastern warehouse. Save before entering.
Boss: Deen, Rocco, and Rais: Gang Warfare
Deen, Rocco, and Rais share movesets: Invigorate (attack buff), Shout (defense debuff), Embolden (revive), Soul Infusion (heal). No Mercy is their heavy damage charge attack. Area-of-effect Arts are effective. Agate makes this battle easier. Use mid-level Arts and Chain/S-Crafts.
After the battle, go to Belden’s house (next to mayor’s, near Aurion Highway). Talk to Belden on the second floor. Leave town for the orphanage.
| Sidequests |
|---|
| [Come, Ingredient Hunters] |
| [Sapphirl Tower Photo] |
| [Vista Forest Road Monster] |
[Vista Forest Road Monster] boss is in the second area, southern O-shaped path perimeter. [Gull Seaside Way monster] is M1 on the Gull Seaside Way map below.
Gull Seaside Way: Coastal Exploration
| Chests | Monsters |
|---|---|
| 1. Tear Balm | Crocodark |
| 2. Surprise Cookie | Flying Shrimp |
| 3. Smelling Salts | Hammerhead |
| 4. Insulating Tape | Introllmuumuu |
| 5. Hard Loafers | Mars Shell |
| 6. Polychaete | Night Nautilus |
| 7. Reviving Balm | Red Hammerhead |
| 8. Purging Balm | Stove Plant |
| Cobalt Saber |
Map of Gull Seaside Way, detailing treasure and monster locations along the coastal path.
Many monsters are also found on Manoria Byroad.
Area 1 (Ruan North Block entrance):
Three chests: west side of map, second intersection: [Tear Balm]. Shoreline, north cliffside perimeter: [Surprise Cookie] and Night Nautilus. South beach perimeter: [Smelling Salts].
Area 2 (Ruan to Mercia Orphanage):
Small landmass shoreline, monster blocks path. Get [Insulating Tape] chest first. Perimeter near #6 on map: [Polychaete]. Defeat Cobalt Sabers, narrow path to [Hard Loafers].
Area 3 (Mercia Orphanage):
Sandy dunes, south along cliffside: [Reviving Balm]. Near wooden rowboats: [Purging Balm]. Head north to Mercia Orphanage.
| Sidequest |
|---|
| Acquire [Fish Egg] from [Crocodark] for [Come, Ingredient Hunters]. |
Mercia Orphanage and Manoria Village: Lighthouse and Flashbacks
| Sidequests | Stuff to Buy |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Test Run HIDDEN | Sea ‘Bubbles’ |
| Miso-Stewed Fish | |
| Garden of Seaden |
After Mother Theresa’s conversation, go to Manoria Village. Talk to the Ingredient Hunters request giver at the hotel if desired. All ingredients are needed for extra BP. Go to the windmill house for a flashback. Enter the windmill house. Kevin joins your party until Ruan. Tackle sidequests now, Kevin’s support is helpful. Hidden sidequest: Lighthouse Test Run. Do not miss!
| Sidequest |
|---|
| [Lighthouse Test Run] HIDDEN |
Go to Varenne Lighthouse, talk to Vogt at the top. Choose is there something you need done?. Set stabilizer to low, orbal amplitude to low, Turn on activation switch. Switch orbal amplitude to mid, stabilizer to mid. Orbal amplitude to High, stabilizer to High. Turn on connection quartz. Choose Anything else we can do for you?.
Manoria Byroad (Optional): Treasure Hunting
| Chests | Monsters |
|---|---|
| Jenis Blazer | Jabba |
Map of Manoria Byroad, showing the location of a hidden treasure chest.
Area 2, near Krone Trail entrance, path branches slightly. [Jenis Blazer] chest is there.
Krone Trail (Optional): Hidden Treasures
Map of Krone Trail, highlighting treasure locations hidden along the path.
| Chests | Monsters |
|---|---|
| 1. Reviving Balm | Mini Egger |
| 2. Crimson Platter | Boiled Egger R |
Walk the perimeter for hidden treasures like [Reviving Balm]. A slightly deviating path leads to a hidden chest obscured by leaves. Hug the perimeter to find it (exclamation mark) with [Crimson Platter].
Aurian Causeway: Simple Path
| Chests | Monsters |
|---|---|
| Teara Balm | Baby Gourd Boars |
| Corn Mover | |
| Flying Moth | |
| Gourd Boar | |
| Roadrunner | |
| Sasa Panda |
Map of Aurian Causeway, showing the location of a single treasure chest.
Area 1, [Teara Balm] near the center of the path.
| Sidequest |
|---|
Air-Letten Checkpoint and Ruan: Guild and Chapel Quests
| Sidequests | Stuff to Buy |
|---|---|
| Sunday School Lecturer | Salt Roasted Fish |
| Krone Trail Monster | |
| Aurian Causeway Monster |
Talk to CWO Hahn at Air-Letten barracks (hall end, first floor). Talk to Private Nix at Kaldia Tunnel entrance (second floor). Return to Ruan Bracer Guild. Go to the bridge for commotion. Choose Where the white shadow went for bonus BP.
| Sidequests |
|---|
| [Krone Trail Monster] (M3 on Krone Trail map) |
| [Aurian Causeway Monster] (M4 on Aurian Causeway map) |
| [Sunday School Lecturer] Ruan Chapel, Sister Frieda’s quiz. |
Ruan Chapel (next to Bracer Guild). Talk to Sister Frieda for a quiz. Answer correctly for BPs:
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1) What is a bracer’s main duty? | Protection of peace and citizenry of local regions |
| 2) How many ranks are there for senior bracers? | Seven ranks from G to A |
| 3) When was the bracer guild established? | 50 years ago |
| 4) What’s the most important agreement the guild has to keep with nation? | Non-interference with state powers |
| 5) Bracer, in all situations, should…. | Prioritize the safety of civilians |
| 6) What is the age restriction on the Bracer Qualification Examination? | You must be 16 or older |
| 7) How do you decide how to respond to monsters? | Prioritize client’s intent |
| 8) Who arrested the Capua gang? | The Royal Army forces |
| 9) Which principle is the protective duty to civilians? | Guild Code, Principle 2 |
| 10) What’s the overall length of the Arseille? | 42 arge |
Olivier and Dorothy join. Take on [Sapphirl Tower Photo] sidequest. Go to Sapphirl Tower. Guest NPC Dorothy needs protection.
Sapphirl Tower: Photo Opportunity and Treasures
| Chests | Monsters |
|---|---|
| 1. Jenis Blouse | 6. Perilous Meatballs |
| 2. Sapphire Talisman | 7. Tear Balm |
| 3. Shrimplet | 8. Pearl Earring |
| 4. EP Charge | 9. Ebony Staff |
| 5. Purging Balm | 10. Clog Boots |
| 11. EP Cut 1 |
Map of Sapphirl Tower, detailing treasure and monster locations within the tower.
Acquire [Curative Horn] from [Helmet Crab] and [Juicy Bone] from Seahorse for [Come, Ingredient Hunters] sidequest completion.
[EP Cut 1] chest is just outside the tower (number 11 on list).
[Sapphirl Tower Photo] sidequest: Dorothy MUST be in party for max BP. Second floor, camera north. Two paths: southeast and southwest.
Southeastern Route: Circular Path
Third floor, go straight. Fourth floor, four stairs. Stair A (first set) to fifth floor: [Jenis Blouse].
Back down, Stair B (adjacent stairs) to third floor. Third floor path splits south and east. South path, Seahorse Demons, monster treasure: [Sapphire Talisman]. East path, stairs to second floor, end of path: [Shrimplet]. Back up to third floor, half-circle platform, two treasures: [EP Charge] and [Purging Balm].
Stair C (next adjacent stair): [Perilous Meatballs]. Stair D (last set): down to second floor, end of path: [Tear Balm].
Southwestern Route: Fountain and Top Floor
Third floor, go straight. Fourth floor, north to circular platform, right turn to fifth floor, red treasure: [Pearl Earring]. Backtrack to fourth floor, west stairs.
Fifth floor, left side red treasure: [Ebony Staff]. Move to fountain, northwest red treasure: [Clog Boots].
Continue upstairs to the top floor. Dorothy takes photo at the spot below for sidequest completion.
Image showing the photo spot on the top floor of Sapphirl Tower for the sidequest.
After photo, go to Jenis Royal Academy.
Jenis Royal Academy: Reunions and Investigations
| Stuff to buy |
|---|
| Hot-Hot Potato Fry |
| Royal Gelato |
| Young Lady Plate |
Reunite with Kloe. Talk to students: Girls’ dormitory, upstairs, first right door: Felicity and Reina. Academy: schoolhouse, Humanities classroom: Mickey. Second floor bulletin board: Patrick. Academy room for nostalgia. Sunset, return to student council room. Hans gives [Back Gate Key]. Head to old schoolhouse.
