-v1.1 [March 25, 2008]
Guide first submitted to GameFAQS.
Several skill learned-lists completed.
-v1.2 [November 11, 2009]
New format partially implemented (SWORDT through NINJAT).
All stolen Techs added to Techs list.
New section for locations of stolen Techs added.
Corrected information regarding the leveling of TSWORD skill.
I. Introduction
II. Technique Lists
i. SWORDT
ii. TSWORD
iii. SPR T
iv. NINJAT
v. HTH T
vi. BOW T
vii. DRG T
viii. HMR T
ix. STEALT
x. HOLY T
xi. ATK T
xii. SPC T
xiii. DEF T
III. Stolen Technique Locations
IV. Contact and Additional Information
The purpose of this guide is to provide a reference for the various
battle skills known as Techniques to those who would enjoy this classic game.
Techniques are sorted by the school to which they belong, followed by the
skill level at which they are learned. Each Technique is listed with the
following information:
Shortened name: The Technique's name as it appears in menus.
T Lv: The skill level required to use the Technique. If any character
already knows the Technique, other characters will only need to reach this
level to use it.
+ up: The amount your skill experience will increase each time you use
this Technique.
PWR: The base power of the attack, often based on your character's ATK
or INT, plus a percentage or a flat value.
Heal: The amount a healing spell will restore to the target's HP.
Power: An elemental attribute attached to the Technique. Some enemies are
weak to certain elements.
Energy: The number of spaces a character must still be able to move in order
to use a Technique. If a Technique has an Energy value of 1, the character
can move 1 space less than his maximum distance and still use the Technique.
Req. MP: The MP required to use the Technique. Found only with spells.
RNG.: The attack's range, given with a number and an accompanying icon that
indicates the type of Technique.
The icons resemble those found in the game:
(\) Self-target Technique. Cannot be cast on any character but the one
that uses the technique.
(Y) Standard single-target Technique. May not pass through obstacles.
(t) Single-target Technique that can be cast through obstacles.
(|) Straight-line attack that passes through walls and multiple enemies.
(^) Forward-facing area attack that does not pass through obstacles and
multiple enemies.
(V) Forward-facing area attack that will pass through obstacles and
multiple enemies.
(O) Character-centered area attack that does not pass through obstacles
and multiple enemies.
(@) Character-centered area attack that will pass through obstacles and
multiple enemies.
Learned level: The skill level at which the Technique is first discovered.
Usually higher than T Lv. Some Techniques must be stolen from enemies
using the STL Technique 'STL T'.
In-game description: The description given in-game.
Note that this guide is liable to contain spoilers.
** indicates information I am unsure of.
*** indicates missing information.
If you can clarify any missing or unsure information, please email me.
Sword skill. Strike using a standard sword. Attacks include several
high-power single target attacks and a few area attacks. Usable by Aragon
and Fiona.
Spear skill. Attack at modest distance with the spear. Attacks include
many high-energy area attacks and powerful straight attacks. Usable by
Ferral and Ashe in human form.
SPR ATK Learned: SPR T Lv 1
(T Lv 1 + 3up) PWR: ATK+ 0% Replaces: ---
Energy: 0 RNG. (Y): 2 Replaces: ---
"Spear Attack: A normal spear attack."
SLA SPR Learned: SPR T Lv 5
(T Lv 4 + 10up) PWR: ATK+12% Replaces: ---
Energy: 1 RNG. (|): 2 Replaced: SHS KBB Lv10
"A normal spear attack against up to
two enemies."
KIL WML Learned: SPR T Lv 8
(T Lv 7 + 21up) PWR: ATK+16% Replaces: SPN SPR
Energy: 4 RNG. (O): 2 Replaced: MGA DTH Lv13
"Killer Windmill: Very powerful spin
attack against enemies."
MGA DTH Learned: SPR T Lv15
(T Lv 13 + 60up) PWR: ATK+32% Replaces: KIL WML
Energy: 4 RNG. (O): 3 Replaced: ---
"Mega Death: Excessive attack against
surrounding enemies."
SHT STR Learned: SPR T Lv19
(T Lv 17 + 91up) PWR: ATK+40% Replaces: MGA DTH*
Energy: 4 RNG. (@): 4 Replaced: ---
*This Technique cannot be used indoors.
"Shooting Star: Very powerful spear
throw from a great height."
Ninja skill. Attacks have a wide variety, including sword strikes,
throwing stars, and various shadowy attacks. The early Doom Strike attack
allows you to harm ghosts. Usable by Raiko and Katzhai.
MYS STK Learned: NINJAT Lv 2
(T Lv 2 + 4up) PWR: ATK+ 8% Replaces: ---
Energy: 1 RNG. (|): 2 Replaced: DOM STK Lv 6
"Mystic Strike: A strong blast of
energy against up to two enemies."
Hand-to-Hand skill. Attack in close range with martial arts. Special
moves involve striking the enemy in such a way that they are pushed back or
otherwise moved from their original position. Usable by Ferral, Raiko and
Fiona.
PUN (T Lv 1 + 2up) PWR: ATK+ 0%
Energy: 0 RNG. (Y): 1 Learned: HTH T Lv 1
"Punch: Normal Karate hand strike."
KIK (T Lv 2 + 4up) PWR: ATK+ 4%
Energy: 0 RNG. (Y): 1 Learned: HTH T Lv 2
"Kick: Normal Karate foot strike."
Note: This Technique effectively replaces PUN.
HVY PUN (T Lv 3 + 6up) PWR: ATK+ 8%
Energy: 0 RNG. (Y): 1 Learned: HTH T Lv 3
"Heavy Punch: Powerful hand strike that knocks enemy back."
Note: This Technique effectively replaces KIK.
Bow skill. Attack with arrows at a long distance. Special attacks
include arrows that strike multiple enemies in a line, a super-long distance
attack, and a very powerful area attack. Usable by Hector, Aletha and
Galford.
ARW SHT (T Lv 1 + 4up) PWR: ATK+ 0%
Energy: 0 RNG. (Y): 4 Learned: BOW T Lv 1
"Arrow Shot: A normal shot against one targeted enemy."
LTG SHT (T Lv 2 + 10up) PWR: ATK+ 4% Power [Lightning]
Energy: 2 RNG. (Y): 5 Learned: BOW T Lv 2
"Lightning Shot: A strong attack at range."
STR SHT (T Lv 4 + 10up) PWR: ATK+ 8%
Energy: 1 RNG. (|): 5 Learned: BOW T Lv 5
"Straight Shot: A single arrow that strikes multiple enemies."
Holy magic. Heal friendly characters and smite enemies. Later spells
include group-area heals and a very powerful area holy damage spell. Reliant
on MP. Usable by Saura and Vargaas.
HLG (T Lv 1 + 5up) Heal 100 Power [Holy]
Energy: 0 Req. MP: 10 RNG. (t): 2 Learned: HOLY T Lv 1
MP Efficiency: 0.5 skill/MP
"Healing: Heals up to 100 HP on any one character."
HLY CUR (T Lv 1 + 4up) PWR: INT+ 80 Power [Holy]
Energy: 0 Req. MP: 14 RNG. (t): 1 Learned: HOLY T Lv 1
MP Efficiency: 0.28 skill/MP
"Holy Cure: Removes curses and purifies enemies."
RAS DED (T Lv 3 + 70up) Power [Holy]
Energy: 0 Req. MP: 50 RNG. (t): 1 Learned: HOLY T Lv 3
MP Efficiency: 1.4 skill/MP
"Raise Dead: Returns any one falled comrade to battle."
Note: Can only be used once per battle.
GRP HLG (T Lv 4 + 26up) Heal 200 Power [Holy]
Energy: 0 Req. MP: 15 RNG. (V): 3 Learned: HOLY T Lv 5
MP Efficiency: 1.73 skill/MP
"Group Healing: Heals up to 200 HP on a group of characters."
MGA HLG (T Lv 7 + 42up) Heal 400 Power [Holy]
Energy: 0 Req. MP: 21 RNG. (@): 3 Learned: HOLY T Lv 8
MP Efficiency: 2 skill/MP
"Mega Healing: Heals up to 400 HP on a group of characters."
HLY RAY (T Lv 9 + 72up) PWR: INT+160 Power [Holy]
Energy: 0 Req. MP: 69 RNG. (|): 4 Learned: HOLY T Lv 11
MP Efficiency: 1.04 skill/MP
"Holy Ray: Strikes evil down in a single, cleansing ray."
MAX HLG (T Lv 12 +110up) Heal 1000 Power [Holy]
Energy: 0 Req. MP: 50 RNG. (t): 3 Learned: HOLY T Lv 15
MP Efficiency: 2.2 skill/MP
"Maximum Healing: Heals up to 1000 HP on any one character."
HLY AVG (T Lv 14 +144up) PWR: INT+240 Power [Holy]
Energy: 0 Req. MP: 102 RNG. (@): 4 Learned: HOLY T Lv 16
MP Efficiency: 1.41 skill/MP
"Holy Avenger: A divine ray of vengeance against enemies."
OMG HLG (T Lv 16 +195up) Heal 9999 Power [Holy]
Energy: 0 Req. MP: 110 RNG. (@): 3 Learned: HOLY T Lv 18
MP Efficiency: 1.77 skill/MP
"Omega Healing: Heals all damage on a group of characters."
Attack magic. Deal elemental damage to single or multiple enemies.
Later spells offer a wide variety of area-based attacks that will strike
multiple enemies. Reliant on MP. Usable by Aragon, Saura, Zereth and
Vargaas.
For Aragon, using ATK T Techniques will give him TSWORD skill, and vice
versa.
Special magic. Modify the world around you, aid your allies and hinder
your enemies with status-affecting spells. Reliant on MP. Usable by Aletha,
Ashe in human form, Zereth and Vargaas.
PTC SHD (T Lv 1 + 2up)
Energy: 0 Req. MP: 20 RNG. (t): 3 Learned: SPC T Lv 1
MP Efficiency: 0.1 skill/MP
"Protection Shield: Ease the damage received by enemy attacks."
RAS GND (T Lv 1 + 4up)
Energy: 0 Req. MP: 15 RNG. (t): 3 Learned: SPC T Lv 1
MP Efficiency: 0.27 skill/MP
"Raise Ground: Raise an area of ground for a limited time.
SLP (T Lv 2 + 4up) Power [Mind]
Energy: 0 Req. MP: 5 RNG. (t): 3 Learned: SPC T Lv 2
MP Efficiency: 0.8 skill/MP
"Sleep: Puts one enemy to sleep."
SRK (T Lv 3 + 5up)
Energy: 0 Req. MP: 13 RNG. (t): 3 Learned: SPC T Lv 3
MP Efficiency: 0.38 skill/MP
"Shrink: Shrink an enemy, enemy's attacks become less effective."
CNF (T Lv 5 + 13up) Power [Mind]
Energy: 0 Req. MP: 15 RNG. (t): 3 Learned: SPC T Lv 6
MP Efficiency: 0.86 skill/MP
"Confusion: Enemy hit with thisattack is disoriented."
SPD (T Lv 6 + 17up)
Energy: 0 Req. MP: 7 RNG. (t): 3 Learned: SPC T Lv 7
MP Efficiency: 2.43 skill/MP
"Speed: Make a fellow fighter faster and more effective."
LEV (T Lv 7 + 21up)
Energy: 0 Req. MP: 15 RNG. (t): 3 Learned: SPC T Lv 8
MP Efficiency: 1.4 skill/MP
"Levitate: Rise in the air in order to evade attacks from the ground."
TER (T Lv 9 + 35up) Power [Mind]
Energy: 0 Req. MP: 15 RNG. (t): 3 Learned: SPC T Lv 11
MP Efficiency: 2.33 skill/MP
"Terror: Terrorize one enemy and make them unable to fight."
INV (T Lv 9 + 30up)
Energy: 0 Req. MP: 15 RNG. (\): 0 Learned: SPC T Lv 10
MP Efficiency: 2 skill/MP
"Invisibility: Make yourself invisible and harder to be attacked."
CAS (T Lv 11 + 47up) Power [Mind]
Energy: 0 Req. MP: 60 RNG. (@): 4 Learned: Stolen
MP Efficiency: 0.78 skill/MP
"Chaos: To confuse enemies and make them fight with each other."
RVY SHD (T Lv 11 + 41up)
Energy: 0 Req. MP: 30 RNG. (t): 4 Learned: SPC T Lv 12
MP Efficiency: 1.36 skill/MP
"Recovery Shield: Creates an area that allows recovery of health."
PNC (T Lv 12 + 53up) Power [Mind]
Energy: 0 Req. MP: 25 RNG. (^): 3 Learned: SPC T Lv 14
MP Efficiency: 2.12 skill/MP
"Panic: Panic many enemies and make them unable to fight."
FRZ SHD (T Lv 18 +110up)
Energy: 0 Req. MP: 20 RNG. (t): 3 Learned: SPC T Lv 19
MP Efficiency: 5.5 skill/MP
"Freeze Shield: Make a shield and seal enemies inside."
Note: Only one FRZ SHD can be active at a time. Enemies inside cannot be
targetted with attacks.
Defense. Allows you to mitigate damage, cover other friendly characters,
reduce the effect of magic, and even absorb attacks. Usable by all
characters.
DEF (T Lv 1 + 2up)
Energy: 0 RNG. (\): 0 Learned: DEF T Lv 1
"Defense: Standard protection against enemy attacks."
CVR (T Lv 3 + 6up)
Energy: 0 RNG. (Y): 3 Learned: DEF T Lv 3
"Cover: Protects chosen ally so the covering character takes the damage."
CTR (T Lv 5 + 13up)
Energy: 0 RNG. (\): 0 Learned: DEF T Lv 6
"Counterattack: Defend against and counter an enemy's attack."
Note: This Technique effectively replaces DEF.
ELD (T Lv 8 + 25up)
Energy: 0 RNG. (\): 0 Learned: DEF T Lv 9
"Elude: Protection against attacks, decreasing chance of being hit."
ABS (T Lv 10 + 35up)
Energy: 0 RNG. (\): 0 Learned: DEF T Lv 11
"Absorb: Damage caused by enemy is turned into additional health."
Note: This Technique may fail, and you will take full damage.
EVD (T Lv 12 + 47up)
Energy: 0 RNG. (\): 0 Learned: DEF T Lv 13
"Evade: Greatly reduces the chance of being hit by the enemy."
Note: This Technique effectively replaces ELD.
REF (T Lv 14 + 60up)
Energy: 0 RNG. (\): 0 Learned: DEF T Lv 15
"Reflect: Reflects the enemy's attack."
Note: This Technique effectively replaces CTR.
MGC DRN (T Lv 15 + 75up)
Energy: 0 RNG. (\): 0 Learned: DEF T Lv 17
"Magic Drain: Weakens magic and makes it less effective."
These Techniques can only be acquired by using STL T with Galford on the
correct enemy. Other Techniques that can be learned natively (by leveling the
character's skill level) can also be stolen in order to learn them earlier.
Those Techniques are not included here.
Only those locations in which it is possible to have Galford in your party are
listed here.
