DARKNESS FALLS AND EVIL RISES

12 Pages·2009·3.93 MB·English

DARKNESS FALLS
AND EVIL RISES
One year of peace has passed since Shu and his companions
defeated the tyrannical Nene. The world is split in two and now consists
of “cubes” that exploded from its depths. One mysterious cube moves
violently in the distance, revealing the Shadow of a Balaur… It’s time
to unleash your dragon and vanquish the tyranny of many with
this essential guide!
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CONTENTS
Prologue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Allies & Shadows . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Game Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
The Atomic Cube . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Side Quests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
The Mecha Plant . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Items and Accessories . . . . . . . . 154
The Monster Book . . . . . . . . . . 162
01 TOC.PROLOGUE.indd 1 2/10/09 10:40:52 AM
Shu is well balanced with
powerful skills.
SHU
A native of Talta Village. Able to use the
Dragon Shadow after swallowing a light
sphere. Went off on an epic adventure a year
ago with Jiro, Zola, Kluke, and Marumaro,
which lead to defeating Nene and saving the
world. His favorite line is “I won’t give up!”
ALL-ROUND FIGHTER
His Sword Master skills’ attack range of extends straight ahead, infl icting damage to multiple targets in a straight line. He wields skills with
elemental attributes that infl ict massive damage. Utilizing the elemental weaknesses of enemies infl icts even more powerful damage.
Keeping this unit alive during battle is crucial, especially
during the fi rst part of the story.
A T S PROGRESSI
S T ON
(cid:57)(cid:65)
(cid:34)(cid:33)
INITIAL STATS (cid:41)
(cid:62)(cid:64)(cid:71)(cid:17)(cid:68)(cid:65)(cid:53) (cid:50)(cid:69)(cid:60)
(cid:39)
LV 5
HP 91 (cid:37)
ATK 63 (cid:35)
DEF 29 (cid:62)(cid:50)(cid:56)(cid:17)(cid:68)(cid:65)(cid:53) (cid:53)(cid:54)(cid:55)
MAG ATK 41
As Shu levels up, he
MAG DEF 21 becomes increasingly well-
suited for front-line combat.
ATK SPD 17
He gains maximum HP, Attack
MAG SPD 14
power, Defense, and Magic (cid:50)(cid:69)(cid:60)(cid:17)(cid:68)(cid:65)(cid:53) (cid:62)(cid:50)(cid:56)(cid:17)(cid:50)(cid:69)(cid:60)
RANGE 1 Speed, as well as a very high rate
of Movement Speed, relative to the
MOV SPD 4 (cid:62)(cid:50)(cid:56)(cid:17)(cid:53)(cid:54)(cid:55)
other allies.
MOVEMENT LAND
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DRAGON PRISM:
SWORD MASTER SKILLS
Shu’s Dragon Shadow enables him to use a number of powerful
sword-based skills with elemental attributes. Take advantage of an
enemy’s particular susceptibility by attacking with the correct sword skill.
DRAGON SHADOW SKILLS
SKILL RANK TARGET RANGE MAP AREA TYPE DESCRIPTION
FIRE ATK.
FLARE ALL STRAIGHT PHYSICAL RANDOMLY SETS
1 BATTLE
SWORD* ENEMIES FRONT LV 3 ATTACK ENEMIES ABLAZE
WHEN CHARGED.
WATER ATK.
WATER ALL STRAIGHT PHYSICAL RANDOMLY
5 BATTLE
SWORD* ENEMIES FRONT LV 3 ATTACK FREEZES ENEMIES
WHEN CHARGED.
WIND ATK.
WIND ALL STRAIGHT PHYSICAL RANDOMLY
12 BATTLE
SWORD ENEMIES FRONT LV 3 ATTACK STUNS ENEMIES
WHEN CHARGED.
EARTH ATK.
RANDOMLY
GROUND ALL STRAIGHT PHYSICAL
15 BATTLE PETRIFIES
SWORD ENEMIES FRONT LV 3 ATTACK
ENEMIES WHEN
CHARGED.
DEALS LIGHT
DAMAGE.
SHINE ALL STRAIGHT PHYSICAL
20 BATTLE RANDOMLY SEALS
SWORD ENEMIES FRONT LV 3 ATTACK
ENEMIES WHEN
CHARGED.
INFLICTS DARK
DAMAGE.
SHADOW ALL STRAIGHT PHYSICAL
30 BATTLE RANDOMLY
SWORD ENEMIES FRONT LV 3 ATTACK
PANICS ENEMIES
WHEN CHARGED.
RANDOMLY
DRAGON 1 ALLY OR RELEASES HIGH-
40 SELF BATTLE SUPPORT
SWORD SELF CHARGE SWORD
SKILLS.
FIRE MAGIC THAT
BLUE ALL ENTIRE MAGIC SETS ENEMIES
55 BATTLE
DRAGON ENEMIES MAP ATTACK ABLAZE. ONE USE
PER BATTLE.
*Denotes skill available when ally joins party.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF CHOKE POINTS!
Each of these attacks extends in a straight line and hits enemies up to three positions away.
Lure groups of enemies into narrow passages to force them to line up in a row so Shu can
damage several at once. When this isn’t
possible, line up other allies to face
enemies one-on-one, and then have Shu
fl ank the enemies and attack. Shu may also
succeed by timing his attacks to strike as
other enemies are passing by.
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A R E A 1 :
THE SEARCH
UUUUNNNNLLLLOOOOCCCCKKKKIIIINNNNGGGG CCCCOOOONNNNDDDDIIIITTTTIIIIOOOONNNNSSSS : THIS AREA IS UNLOCKED AT THE START OF A NEW GAME.
WIN DEFEAT ALL ENEMIES. 1 DEFEAT THE SENTINEL.
VICTORY CONDITIONS
LOSE PARTY IS DEFEATED.
REQUIRED
SUGGESTED PARTY ASSEMBLY
SHU ZOLA MARUMARO SZABO
ADDITIONAL
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TREASURE ADVERSARIES
CHEST NO. KEY REQ’D SPECIAL CONTENTS ENEMY CLASS LEVEL HP PRIMARY WEAKNESS
MECHA ROBO MECHA ROBO 12 200 WATER
- - MEDICINE

SENTINEL MECHA ROBO 50 1000 FIRE, DARK
- - MEDICINE
BATTLE PLAN
Shu and the others land their craft and are quickly approached by
MISSION UPDATE!
six Mecha Robos, split between two waves. These Mecha Robos
Szabo senses movement from beneath
are highly vulnerable to Shu’s Water Blade skill. Marumaro’s Ground
the party’s position—a massive Sentinel
Blow attack is also pretty effective. Send Zola out to collect the is about to burst through the ground and
attack. Defeat it at all costs!
Medicine from the chests and to locate the two Medals while the
others fend off the Mecha Robos.
The large pipe in the area’s southeast corner soon breaks and a
Sentinel appears. Make sure everyone’s HP is topped off and rush
toward the Sentinel to surround it. Shu notices that the party’s
attacks aren’t doing much damage and that the Sentinel’s armor is
far too strong for them. Fortunately for the group, Zola notices a
lever controlling the electricity in the broken pipe. Guide one ally
to the terminal’s lever to the right of the pipe’s gap, and position
three of the allies near the hole where the Sentinel emerged.
Select the ally near the lever and strike the terminal to activate the
electricity as soon as the Sentinel steps between the pipe’s gap.
ONE CHANCE ONLY
Szabo detects that the electricity has lowered the Sentinel’s
You get only one chance to collect the defenses, and the party’s attacks should now work. Surround the
items found in the fi rst four areas you
massive robot and attack it with a barrage of skill attacks. Shu’s
visit. The party cannot return, so use Zola’s
speed right away and have her collect the Flare Sword attack is the most damaging, but Zola’s Wind Claw
Medals and treasure while the others fi ght.
and Marumaro’s Ground Blow are also worth using. Defeating the
Sentinel yields the Radar, a valuable tool with a purpose that is
revealed in due time.
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A R E A 2 :
SPIRIT OF LIGHT
UUUUNNNNLLLLOOOOCCCCKKKKIIIINNNNGGGG CCCCOOOONNNNDDDDIIIITTTTIIIIOOOONNNNSSSS COMPLETE THE SEARCH.
WIN DEFEAT ALL ENEMIES. 1 DEFEAT THE SENTINEL.
VICTORY CONDITIONS
LOSE PARTY IS DEFEATED.
REQUIRED
SUGGESTED PARTY ASSEMBLY
SHU ZOLA MARUMARO SZABO
ADDITIONAL
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TREASURE
CHEST NO. KEY REQ’D SPECIAL CONTENTS
- - MEDICINE

- - MEDICINE

- - MEDICINE

- - CURE-ALL

ADVERSARIES
PRIMARY
ENEMY CLASS LEVEL HP
WEAKNESS
MECHA
MECHA ROBO 12 150 WATER
ROBO
MECHA
MEDIC 12 100 EARTH
ROBO
MECHA
INTERCEPTOR 12 100 EARTH
ROBO
HOVER MECHA
12 80 WATER
ALARM ROBO
FAT RAT MONSTER 14 200 LIGHT
MECHA
SILENT KU 50 600 FIRE
ROBO
MECHA
RAGING KESU 50 600 WIND
ROBO
HEAT-WAVE MECHA
50 600 WATER
SAI ROBO
TURBULENT MECHA
50 600 EARTH
MAI ROBO
ULTIMATE MECHA
54 700 -
SZABO ROBO
BATTLE PLAN
The party begins the battle in the center of the square-shaped
room, and the four subordinates are scattered to the corners.
Szabo’s subordinates are too strong to tackle individually, so resist
the temptation to split up the party and fi ght them one-on-one!
DIRTY, THIEVING RATS!
The Fat Rat in the room’s southwest corner
quickly scampers over to the chest in the
corner closest to it and takes the Ultra
Medicine from inside. Don’t bother trying
to stop this from happening, as you can’t
possibly get there quickly enough. This bit
of thievery illustrates the fact that enemies
can steal items from treasure boxes when
they have the opportunity to do so. Let this
be a lesson to always gather treasure as
fast as you can.
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Lead the party eastward toward the Fat Rat and destroy it fi rst.
Although the victory conditions only require you to destroy
Szabo’s subordinates, that task is always easier to accomplish
when there are fewer enemies running around. With the Fat Rat
eliminated, send Zola off to the north to gather up the items from MISSION UPDATE!
the chests, while the others begin fi ghting the subordinates.
The subordinates have gathered their
remaining strength, as well as Szabo
The party will likely fi rst encounter Silent Ku or Turbulent Mai on
himself, to form a massive mecha robo
the map’s east side. This works out well for the party, as Shu’s known as Ultimate Szabo. Follow Szabo’s
demands and destroy him!
Water Blade skill can infl ict
signifi cant damage on Silent
Ku, and Marumaro’s Ground
Blow attack can really hurt
Turbulent Mai.
Ultimate Szabo doesn’t have any particular vulnerabilities, but it’s
Each of the subordinates summons a trio of lesser enemies to lend
also not entirely resistant to any elements either. Make sure the
support. Keep the pressure on the major target until these lesser
party’s health is topped off, and attack Ultimate Szabo with as
mechas get close enough to be a problem. Then position your
many skills as the group can muster. Surround the monstrosity from
party members to catch them within range of your skill attacks.
all sides and maintain the pressure with physical attacks while
Although the party needn’t destroy these other enemies, it’s
the skill meter recharges. Ultimate Szabo has 700 HP, but it falls
always a good idea to defeat all of the enemies in the area to gain
quickly against such constant abuse. Defeating Ultimate Szabo and
the most EXP and SP. The summoned enemies are susceptible to
the other mecha robos in this area should gain each of the party
either Water or Earth, but they have low enough HP to fall victim to
members enough EXP and SP to level and rank up two and three
Szabo’s Emerald attack as well. Just be sure to keep an Emerald for
times, respectively.
use against Raging Kesu.
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S Q
IDE- UESTS
These optional quests start to unlock once the party clears the Servant Town area. Speak to the Mecha Robo on the Route
Map at the Servant Town to accept available quests. Return to the same Mecha Robo to hand over the requested item to
collect your reward. Although these quests are optional, they are a great way to gain valuable prizes, rare items, and to earn
a wealth of EXP and SP. But be warned; many of these quests are far more diffi cult than any of the story-related battles!
THE POO HUNT
HOW TO UNLOCK: Automatically unlocked upon clearing Servant Town.
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POO COLLECTOR: Puh-Please! I’m desperately looking for a monster called
Golden Poo Snake. I hear they are very rare. Please defeat it and bring back
some proof. You’ll be handsomely rewarded!
RECOMMENDED LEVEL LOCATION ITEM REQUIRED REWARD
18 MONSTER KEEP GOLDEN FANG X1 VITALITY ELIXIR X1, 1000 GOLD
STRATEGY
The party has 6:00 to defeat the Golden Poo Snake and retrieve the Golden Fang, else the mission
fails. The Golden Poo Snake is in the center of the Monster Keep, surrounded on all sides by nearly
a dozen other Poo Snakes of various types. The Golden Poo Snake is very fast and runs away at the
fi rst sight of your party. Split the party into two groups and surround it.
Spend the fi rst three minutes of the mission defeating as many
of the other Poo Snakes as possible to earn EXP and items.
Then chase the Golden Poo Snake. Having a character with
jumping ability makes it easier to catch the Golden Poo
Snake in this area. The Golden Poo Snake occasionally
heals itself, so maintain the attacks and be sure to keep it
surrounded so it can’t escape! Use area-effect spells to defeat several Poo Snakes quickly.
Surrounding the Golden Poo Snake and poisoning it
ensures victory!
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