Tactical Battle

Tactical Battle

In Tactical Battle, form 3-4 parties to do battle with many enemies. When you start a Tactical Battle, the Organize Party screen will open. Here you can choose characters to participate in the battle. Certain characters are Required Characters, and must be fielded. If you have not encountered any of the required characters, they will appear as Guest Characters. When a Tactical Battle ends, Guest Characters will leave your party.

• Required Characters: Aldo and Nona are required to be Party 1 for all Battles
  • Miyu (Extra Style), Orleya, and Sesta are required in the Tutorial Battle.
• Optional Characters: If you have a form of a character like Miyu or Lele, it will default to your version instead of the guest version. Below would be the guest version
  • Sesta is a optional character in all battles
  • Miyu (Extra Style) and Orleya are optional characters in Battle for the Cocoon 1
  • Alma, Claude (Extra Style), Lele (Another Style) are optional characters in Battle for the Cocoon 2
  • Mariel (Extra Style), Noble Blossom, and Yakumo are optional characters in Battle for the Cocoon 3

Difficulty Setting is applied here, but there are no rewards for completing it at a higher difficulty level.

Battle Flow

A Tactical Battle has Win Conditions and Lose Conditions. When either set of conditions is met, the Tactical Battle will end. The battle begins with the Ally Movement Phase. Once all allied units have made their moves and you initiate End Phase, the Enemy Movement Phase begins. When all enemies have made their moves, the phase ends. Tactical Battles proceed by alternating ally and enemy movement phases until win or lose conditions are met.

Battles

When you initiate an attack, or when an enemy attracts, a battle begins. In Tactical Battle, the battle will end after 2 turns have passed. If both parties survive, the enemy unit will carry over HP damage, and enemies will begin the next battle with their HP reduced. If a party member is KO, they will be removed from the party after the battle.

First Strike

The side that initiate an attack gains a First Strike bonus. The unit that is the victim of a First Strike is Stunned and cannot act for the 1st turn of the battle. Enemy can initiate First Strike too.

Unified Strike

If you initiate an attack and there are other allied parties within attack range of the target, a Unified Strike will begin. During a Unified Strike, your party's stats will be buffed in battle. Enemy can initiate Unified Strike too.

Command Skills

There are special skills that can only be used during Tactical Battle. These command skills include HP Restore, stat boosts, and other useful effects. The command skills available to you will change based on the weapons types equipped by the characters in your parties.

Command skills have limited uses, and when a skill's uses reach 0, you cannot use that skill anymore. Each command skill has a fixed number of uses, but if several characters in a party can use the same skill, the skill will stack accordingly. Keep in mind that command skills buff and debuffs cannot be stacked with each other. If you have a stat boost command skill active and use a new buff-type command skill, the existing stat boost buff will be overwritten.

Blitz

Certain specific characters can use Blitz abilities in Tactical Battle. Blitzes are more powerful than command skills, but can only be used when the Blitz Gauge is full. The Blitz Gauge fills at the start of the ally movement phase and when you defeat enemies in battle. Remember, Blitzes that give you buffs or apply debuffs will not stack with similar effects from command skills. If you have a Blitz buff active and gain a new buff effect, your current buff effect will be overwritten.

Life Points

Enemy units have stacks called Life Points (LP). If an enemy unit has 1 or more LP then when it total HP reaches 0, it will be healed to full and lose 1 LP. When an enemy unit with 0 LP is reduced to 0 HP, that unit will be destroyed. Enemy units can have up to 10 LP. You can confirm their remaining LP in the Status view or by checking their stats in the field.

Conversations

To unlock a dialog, simply achieve or perform the unlock requirement. In the Menu, there is an option to rewatch unlocked dialogs.

During the story battle, in order the keep any dialog as unlocked, the relevant characters must still be alive when the battle is won. Unlocking a dialog and then having that character die will revert the dialog back into "??????" in the Menu. Take note that for 3rd battle, there are several dialogs that require 2 characters to be present at the same time; some require both to be in the same party, which others simply need both to be in the battle.

Once the main quest is concluded, all three Tactical Battles will be permanently replayable in the Records Room. It will be much easier to unlock dialogs in the Records Room because once you have it unlocked, simply use the "End Tactical Battle" option in the Menu - the dialog will stay unlocked.

(In the table below, to read the conversation, click on the dialog button to expand the section)

Tactical Battle Conversations

No	Name	Unlock Requirements	Dialog
Battle for the Cocoon 1
001	A Debt to Repay	Obtained at the Start of Phase 1	DialogDialog Miyu: Don't push yourself too hard there, Orleya! Orleya: I'll try, but this is one fight I don't want to lose. Orleya: It was because of Nona I was able to see my grandpapa again! Orleya: And that is a debt I intend to repay. In full! Miyu: Well then, you have my full support!
002	Princess Power	Obtained at the Start of Phase 2	DialogDialog Miyu: To think, one day an adventurer without a memory, and the next, you’re a queen! Nona: I know right? Look at us, just a pair of queens! Though I found myself running out of castles more than staying in them! Miyu: Castles are nice and all, but with so much to see in the world, how could you ever stay for long? Nona: Exactly! Let me rephrase what I just said, we’re a pair of princesses on a mission! Miyu: Indeed, remember the fun we had at the Thundering Fortress? Nona: Do I ever. So, what do you say? Ready for one last mission?
003	Rejection Sensitivity	Obtained at the Start of Phase 3	DialogDialog Orleya: (We’re on the same team, I much would like to get to know her better...) Orleya: (“Let’s do our best, okay?” Yes, that’s it! That’s what I’ll say.) Excuse me? Sesta: What does girl want? Orleya: I... Let’s ffaahhh... Nona: Orleya? You okay? Sesta: You look as if you’ve fainted standing up!
004	The Biggest Sister	Win a battle with Sesta	DialogDialog Nona: Sesta! You’re hurt! Sesta: Sesta is big girl. This is nothing. Nona: Even big girls feel pain! Nona: Now, let me dress those wounds. Go on, show me. Sesta: Sesta is grateful. Sesta may be big girl, but Nona is bigger.
005	A Howling Ride	Use Sesta's Blitz, Divine Wolf Roar	DialogDialog Sesta: Whew... Miyu: I’ve never seen a wolf that big before! Nona: Isn’t it just amazing?! Heh. You know, when people say nice things about Sesta, I can’t help but feel proud. Miyu: It’s like something you’d see from a fairy tale. Do you think I could ride her? Nona: Ride...her? I uh... Hmm... I’m sure you could catch a ride, but I’m not so sure it would be on her back. Miyu: What do you mean? Where else would I... Oh.
006	Ride the Lightning	Use Orleya's and Miyu's Blitz, Ride the Lightning	DialogDialog Orleya: If we work together... Miyu: There’s nothing we can’t do! Miyu: Heh. We’re even finishing each other’s sentences. Orleya: Now, let’s finish the fight!
007	Respect Well Met	Win a battle with Orleya and Miyu	DialogDialog Miyu: I still can’t get over being able to fight along side you, Orleya. Orleya: Don’t say that, Miyu! I’m just a normal person that happens to be your friend! Miyu: While you are my friend, if little Miyu could see me fighting along side you, she would be quite jealous! Orleya: Little Orleya would feel the same way, about you, I mean. Orleya: That I finally found someone who I can fight side-by-side with on the battlefield.
008	Unsuspecting Power	Use Aldo's Blitz, Another Charge	DialogDialog Nona: I didn’t know it could do that! Ogre Rancorem is amazing! Aldo: And then there’s you, who try and wake it up by tickling it, or shouting at it... You’re the amazing one, Nona. Nona: Aw! You sure know how to make a girl blush, Aldo. Aldo: That... wasn’t a compliment.
Battle for the Cocoon 2
001	Teacher to Student	Obtained at the start of Phase 1	DialogDialog Nona: Thank you both for saving me! Really lucky to have you on my team. Alma: I... Well you are my student so it’s only natural for a teacher to help her pupil, right? Lele: Oh Alma stop bein’ so stuffy! She told me she really, really wanted to repay you for what you did for her! Alma: Lele! I told you not to mention that! Aldo: Heh, never change Alma. You’re just as dependable a friend as you are a teacher!
002	The Real War	Obtained at the start of Phase 2	DialogDialog Claude: So this is the true battle to save Cochlea, it would seem. Claude: As someone who has the weight of a kingdom on their shoulders, I know Nona’s plight as if it were my own. Claude: So, as the King of Kelkale, and as your friend I shall give you my all!
003	Alma's Way	Obtained at the start of Phase 3	DialogDialog Alma: That Nona! I can’t believe she ran off and fought something this dangerous without me! Alma: If it wasn’t for you all, everyone in the guild would have been lost, and Master’s soul gone for eternity... Alma: So this time, I will lend my power to you. Time to repay what I owe you!
004	Calming Advice	Win a battle with Orleya	DialogDialog Orleya: No matter how many times I do it, I can never do away with my pre-battle nerves. Claude: Nervous warriors are poor performing warriors! If you have the jitters, then I recommend Kelisthenics! Orleya: What... is Kelisthenics? Does it help with getting nervous when talking to people? Claude: Of course! It improves blood flow, which makes the body relax! Now just raise your hand and... Aldo: Guys, can we save the exercise class for later?
005	Royal Requirements	Win a battle	DialogDialog Nona: Huff...huff... Sesta: Sesta thinks Nona uses to much of her energy. Nona should not exert herself so much. It is dangerous. Claude: One must be careful not to carry the weight of others when they are more than capable of sharing the load. Claude: It is the duty of a leader to take the hands of those willing to lend them. Nona: You’re right... Everyone is here because they want to help, after all! Nona: You know, I think I’ve got my second wind! Come on, everyone let’s get out there and give it our all!
006	Double Trouble	Use Alma and Lele's Blitz, Alchemy and Sorcery	DialogDialog Lele: Woohoo! I landed my special attack! Alma: Heh, we’ll show em’ that when alchemy and sorcery work together, there’s nothing we can’t do! Lele: Yeah! Next time I’ll go all KABLAMO! And then WAPOW! And blast them all to smithereens! Alma: Hold your horses, Lele. We have to strike a perfect balance to make this work!
007	Fleeting Reunions	Use Claude's Blitz, Dragon Flag	DialogDialog Claude: Great Grandfather... I thank you for your support... Claude: You give your power unto me with vigor in which I am eternally grateful for. Claude: And as the once and future king, it would be disrespectful not to meet that vigor with haste!
008	Bonded Bow	Use Claude's Blitz, Duon Helios Replica	DialogDialog Nona: So what’s it like to wield this Duon Helios? Claude: It’s not as powerful as the real thing, but it strangely feels right in my hand... Nona: Well, it was made by your emotions, after all! Claude: The original is my bond to my country, and this is my bond to you and our fellowship. I will use it well.
009	Promissio Argentauri	Use Alma's Blitz, Golden Memories	DialogDialog Alma: Was that... Father? Alma: Or an illusion... Or perhaps something else? Alma: Well, if you are here somehow, then let me show you the alchemist I’ve become!
010	A Morphing Marvel	Use Sesta's Blitz, Divine Wolf Roar	DialogDialog Alma: I... can’t believe it. You can just... change your form whenever you like? Alma: Well, I suppose if I concocted some kind of method of disassembling flesh on an atomic level and reassembling it... Alma: But then what to do about the soul... Sesta: If girl wants to know, Sesta can separate into tiny Sesta bits. Alma: Sesta bits? Ah you know what, forget I asked! This is getting weird. Lele: Oh, I know! Can ya transform into a kitty cat? Alma: Lele, stop!
Battle for the Cocoon 3
001	All Together Now	Obtained at the Start of Phase 1	DialogDialog Nona: All these friends we’ve met during our adventure, Aldo. Isn’t it amazing? Aldo: Every choice we made had meaning. Nona: And I treasure them all. Nona: Which is why I’ll fight to protect this world. All these memories, all our friends, everything in this White Night time layer! Aldo: Me too, Nona. Me too.
002	Citizen Nona	Obtained at the Start of Phase 2	DialogDialog Tsukiha: Nona needs friends? Well she came to the right place. Tsukiha: For her, you know I’ll do my best. Nona and Aldo are my citizens, after all! Tsukiha: Now let’s clean up this mess and get back to Ro... Or Suzaku will kill me!
003	Finding Your Niche	Obtained at the Start of Phase 3	DialogDialog Mariel: I’ve come to realize that maybe I am not able to help in so many ways... Mariel: But that doesn’t mean I have to give up. Mariel: If I can be of help here, then I will follow my heart, and help in ways only I can!
004	Getting the Nerve	Obtained at the Start of Phase 4	DialogDialog Yakumo: ...... Kumos: Why so grim, Yakster? Aren’t ya gonna do the ol’ Yakumo scream? Kumos: Oh, I get it. You’re trying to act all cool and collected for the ladies! That’s it, isn’t it? Wow you are lame. Yakumo: ...Shut up. Kumos: I’ll be your wingman, so go ahead and give it a shot. If you don’t try at least you’re gonna end up like that loser boss of yours! Yakumo: ...SHUT UP, DAMN IT!
005	Tsukiha Scout: Orleya	Win a battle with Tsukiha (Orleya must be present in the battle)	DialogDialog Tsukiha: Wow, you are good! You should become one of my citizens! Orleya: ...M-Me? Your citizen?! I already... Tsukiha: Don’t worry about all that! Everyone is welcome in my country! And besides, we need someone like you! Orleya: I have a country, please don’t be so pushy! Orleya: I do appreciate the compliments though... I could get used to that.
006	Tsukiha Scout: Alma	Win a battle with Tsukiha (Alma must be present in the battle)	DialogDialog Alma: Concoction complete! This is why you never give time to an alchemist! Tsukiha: Oh wow, so that’s alchemy?! Hey, I know! You should become my citizen and teach my people alchemy! Alma: It...It’s not that easy, you know! You can’t just sit someone down and be like “Okay, here’s alchemy!” Tsukiha: Sure but what if I sat there and listened for a really long time? And it’s settled, congrats on becoming a citizen! Alma: Hey! You can’t just hand out citizenship to people when they haven’t agreed to taking it! Alma: ...I’ll think about it.
007	Tsukiha Scout: Claude	Win a battle with Tsukiha (Claude must be in the same party)	DialogDialog Tsukiha: Well now that we’ve fought side by side, you’re officially a citizen of my kingdom! Claude: Quite brave of you to ask a king that question. Besides, I was about to ask you to join my kingdom! Tsukiha: Then how about we trade! I’ll join yours if you join mine! Claude: That is... an interesting idea to say the least. Perhaps we should sit down and talk about this more after the battle is done. Tsukiha: Okay! And until then, I’ll show you fight like you’ve never seen! You’ll make up your mind in no time!
008	An Impressive Woman	Win a battle with Sesta	DialogDialog Sesta: ...... Yakumo: (Jeez... You’d think she’d be happy because we won. You can cut the tension with a knife over here.) Yakumo: (Do I have to say something? I really don’t want to. Feels like a meeting where we’re all about to get chewed out.) Sesta: Man has a problem? Yakumo: I-I’m good... Kumos: Aw Yakkety Sax, that all you gotta say to such a beautiful, yet extremely dangerous woman? Where’s your manners, man? Kumos: Sorry Sesta sweety, my pops here has a case of the Yakumondays. To make it up to you, how about we go out for some drinko? Yakumo: I hope she eats you.
009	A Perfect Pair	Win a battle with Yakumo (Orleya must be present in the battle)	DialogDialog Orleya: Whew... Glad that’s over... Yakumo: ...... Orleya: Eep! Sorry! Did I bump into you?! Are you okay?! Yakumo: I-It’s fine. Orleya: (You know, I don’t feel much anxiety when I talk to him.) Yakumo: (She’s the only one that doesn’t feel all threatening.)
010	Nona and Kumos	Win a battle with Nona	DialogDialog Kumos: Yo Nona! I hear we both were born the same way! Nona: What? Ah, well I suppose we were both born due to the power of phantoms, so I guess you’re right? Kumos: Then that makes us siblings, right? Come on big sis, bring it in! Sesta: Nona is Sesta’s sister. Kumos: Is that so?! I can tell by the murderous, stabby look your eyes that you’re serious. Yakumo: Would it kill you to be serious for a change?
011	Piqued Interest	Win a battle with Yakumo (Alma must be present in the battle)	DialogDialog Kumos: Hah! And take the trash out with ya! Alma: What is this... A doll? Homunculus? Do you have a soul? I’m dying to know but I can’t just inspect you can I... Yakumo: Who, Kumos? Inspect him, dissect him, do whatever you want. Alma: I appreciate that, but don’t you care what happens to your child? What kind of parent are you anyway? Yakumo: (Ugh. Why how is this on me all of a sudden?)
012	The Mark of a Hero	Win a battle with Mariel (Orleya must be in the same party)	DialogDialog Orleya: That takes care of that! Mariel: Wow, you truly live up what they say in the stories! Orleya: You know, Miyu mentioned that as well, am I that famous? Mariel: Absolutely! In fact, you’re even more heroic in person! Orleya: Really? I still can’t believe it... Well, if I have a reputation to uphold, then uphold it I will, and then some!
013	Blinding Light	Win a battle with Yakumo (Claude must be in the same party)	DialogDialog Claude: So you two know Aldo? Yakumo: Huh? Uh... Yakumo: (What is up with this guy? He’s dressed like money, but gives off this air of greatness, like he’s the company founder or something.) Kumos: What’s the matter Yakumo, feeling small? Don’t forget, you’re the head of the Dust City Division! Kumos: He’s a King, you’re the Chief, same deal. What do you say My Liege? We cool? Claude: Indeed. Good to be fighting by your side. I’m Claude von Kelkale, the king of Kelkale! Yakumo: (Kumos doesn’t let up huh, even in the face of a king. Can’t believe he was born from me.)
014	The Not Forgotten	Use Mariel's Blitz, Pure Cradle	DialogDialog Mariel: Was that... Marie? Why is she... There’s no way she could be... Tsukiha: She a friend of yours? I should make her a citizen! Mariel: Who? Marie? Well, I guess... Mariel: Heh. I mean I suppose at the end of the day she would have been happy for the invite! Mariel: Marie, wherever you are, I hope you and the children are smiling.
015	Tsukiha and Suzaku	Use Tsukiha's Blitz, Twin Flame Dance	DialogDialog Tsukiha: Suzaku! Nice of you to join me! Tsukiha: Hey, where'd you go? Tsukiha: You said we'd be together forever! Why'd you have to go and leave? When I find you, I'm gonna punch your lights out! Tsukiha: So I better make sure I win this, so I can go back home and keep that promise!
016	Just a Job	Use Yakumo's Blitz, No Tomorrow for You	DialogDialog Kumos: Hahaha! Boom, your dead! With all these bad guys around it feels wrong not to go a little crazy, right? Yakumo: Hey stupid. Don't go too crazy, we got work tomorrow, remember? Kumos: Hey, our friends called us here to fight, and if it makes us feel good to win, I consider that a bonus. Yakumo: Friends? Those guys? Yeah, right... Kumos: Get over yourself, Yakumo. You wouldn't be here if you didn't think somewhere in that cold dead heart of yours they were friends. Yakumo: I'm throwing you in the trash when we're done, you know that right?
017	Spinning Rejection	Beat Time Anti-Spiral	DialogDialog Sesta: Sesta sense a great strength in that monster. Like monster was given power from outside force... Aldo: You mean the big spider? Sesta: Monster did not send Nona any power when it was defeated. Maybe monster ran away... Aldo: Doesn't matter. Let's press ahead.