Astral Archive/Challenge Mode
A cat appears in the Spacetime Rift.
Following it, Aldo finds himself
in a mysterious library that stretches on forever.
The Master of the Gallery of Dreams
and the cat offer Aldo a mysterious tome.
This powerful Astral Tome
contains the memories of the stars,
but its power is corrupted and faded.
Aldo's work to complete
the trials of the Tome and restore its power
are only the first step on a great journey...
After you have fought the Seal Monster in both Hard and Very Hard and clear their associated Pledges, you will unlock Challenge difficulty. In this mode, each boss will have a set turn limit which define how long the battle last. Your aim in this mode is to get a high Score which is calculated based on damage done to the boss as well as other bonus.
Note that getting to Score Threshold 10 is very difficult as this battle mechanic limits your party selection, limit your ability to use multiple Another Force, requires high level equipment, and keeps the battle to a guaranteed 5 turns.
Score Calculations[edit]
- Currently all Challenge Modes last 5 turns.
- The enemy HP will not fall to 0, the enemy will survive all turns, and the enemy will still aim to defeat the party. By the last turn, the enemy will preform an AOE attack against the party.
- The score formula is as follows:
[math]\displaystyle{ Score = \frac{(Damage Score) * (Act Bonus + AF Bonus + Party Bonus + Default Bonus)}{100000} }[/math]
Explanation of Bonuses[edit]
- Act Bonus: When a character whose Personalities meets the bonus conditions performs a normal attack/skill/Valor Chant, they will receive an Act Bonus (max once per turn).
- Support/Restore and other skills that don't inflict damage grant a x1.5 Act Bonus however hybrid skill that deal damage and restore will not gain the support bonus.
- AF Bonus: During Another Force, Act Bonuses will not be added. In exchange, an Another Force Bonus of 50 per activation will be added.
- Another Force: The total damage will cap at 999,999,999
- Party Bonus: If ALL of your party members fulfill the same Personality bonus condition, you will gain a +1000 Party Bonus at the start of battle.
- Default Bonus: If the combined total of the other bonuses is less than 100, the Default Bonus will provide +100, otherwise this will be +0
Team Building Tips[edit]
- To maximize on the score, bring characters that can raise the Act Bonus so bring characters with Personalities who can fulfill the Act Bonus
- Characters who can fulfil multiple personalities can help raise the Act Bonus as Act Bonus for each personality will be counted.
- Aim for Party Bonus to get the extra +1000 for Party Bonus
- Book of Geo Anguirus is considered difficult as currently it is not possible to get Party Bonus due to there being less than 6 characters who have corresponding Personalities.
- Minimize the amount of Another Force you use in these battle as Another Force will only give a AF Bonus of +50 and damage score for the turn will cap at 999,999,999
- Avoid using
Overthrow as the enemies in this mode are designed to have low levels.
Rewards[edit]
- The score requirements vary per boss.
- The type of Guiding Light or Luring Shadow varies per boss.
- The
Challenger's Merit shows off that you've achieved the highest score threshold.
| Threshold | Reward |
|---|---|
| Score Threshold 1 |  Chronos Stones x30 |
| Score Threshold 2 |  Special Frag. x5 |
| Score Threshold 3 |  Guiding Light or  Luring Shadow x1 |
| Score Threshold 4 | Chronos Stones x10 |
| Score Threshold 5 | Special Frag. x10 |
| Score Threshold 6 | Guiding Light or Luring Shadow x1 |
| Score Threshold 7 | Chronos Stones x10 |
| Score Threshold 8 | Special Crystal x5 |
| Score Threshold 9 | Guiding Light or Luring Shadow x1 |
| Score Threshold 10 | Chronos Stones x50 |
| Score Threshold 10 | Challenger's Merit x1 |
Optimal Characters[edit]
The Character List can be shown when clicked on. Green personalities indicate that there is an AF Finisher
| Book | Personality + Sharables | Character List + Act Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| Main Story Part 1 | ||
| Book of Beast Vares | ||
| Book of Galliard | ||
| Book of Dark Salamander | ||
| Book of Visus Embryo | ||
| Book of Beast King Guildna | ||
| Book of Synth Drone | ||
| Book of Time Layer Distortion | ||
| Book of Synth Hydra | ||
| Book of King Palsifal | ||
| Book of Geo Anguirus | ||
| Book of Chronos Menas | ||
| Main Story Part 1.5 | ||
| Book of Archives Guard | ||
| Book of Dragon God's Envoy | ||
| Book of Berserk Beast King | ||
| Book of Papa Macminal | ||
| Book of Ghost King | ||
| Book of Psychic Ego | ||
| Book of Twin Ogres | ||
| Book of Ogre Baron | ||
| Book of Zennon Ogre | ||
| Episodes and Symphonies | ||
| Book of Veilis | ||
| Book of Wyrmking's Envoy | ||
| Book of Wyrmking | ||
| Book of Proto Eden Core | ||
| Book of Travelers' Curse |
| |
| Mythos | ||
| Book of Peninsula Fulminu | ||
| Book of Sinus Iridum | ||
| Book of Mare Marginis | ||
| Book of Teyul Menas | ||
| Ensembles | ||
| Book of Deluded Beast | ||
| Allies | ||
| Book of Flame Lord | ||
| Book of Dragon Bearer | ||
| Book of Sun Goddess | ||
| Book of Empress | ||
| Book of Paradise | ||
