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1. If a defect covered by the Limited Warranty occurs during this ninety 90 day period the defective Game Software shall be replaced by the retailer from which you purchased the Game Software free of charge Please retain the original or a photocopy of your dated sales receipt to establish the date of purchase for in warranty replacement In the event that you cannot obtain a replacement from the retailer please contact Square Enix by submitting a support ticket through http support na square enix com THE FOREGOING IS YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION This Limited Warranty does not apply if the defects have been caused by your negligence accident unreasonable use modification tampering or any other causes not related to defective materials or manufacturing workmanship and Square Enix and its licensors shall not be held liable for any damage injury or loss if caused as a result of any of these reasons The Limited Warranty does not apply to used Game Software or to Game Software acquired through private transactions between individuals or purchased from online auction sites which transactions and purchases are not authorized by Square Enix OTHER THAN EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS DOCUMENT THE GAME SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF CONDITION UNINTERRUPTED USE ME2. HOW MANY SCHEMATA CAN YOU HAVE You can have up to three main schemata for use in battle and keep another six schemata saved as your sub schemata However you cannot use the same garb or equipment for more than one schema at a time This means that you can only make as many schemata as you have complete sets of garb weapon and shield You can switch between your three main schemata in battle and choose which one appears in the field CREATING A SCHEMA When making a new schema you will need to go through the following steps 1 Select a garb Select the garb that Lightning will wear The garb that you choose will not only change Lightning s appearance but will also determine her ATB gauge s starting value and maximum value lt may also have abilities or auto abilities attached to it Select a garb that suits the way you would like to fight 2 Select a weapon Select the weapon Lightning will use in battle The weapon you choose will affect your Strength and Magic stats which will influence which abilities you may wish to equip Some weapons also have auto abilities attached to them mM 3 Select a shield Select the shield that Lightning will carry Shields can have various effects such as raising HP or boosting the ATB gauge or making guarding more effective Some shields also have auto abilities attached to them 4 Select accessories and adornments If you have accessories or adornments you can set them to
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4. e A ri a f P i f F 1 LIGHTNING RETURNS TAS Yo XIII SQUARE 999 N Sepulveda Blvd 3rd amp El Segundo CA 9024 SOUARE ENIX S40 ot A ALAS on A WARNING PHOTOSENSITIVITY EPILEPSY SEIZURES A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to certain light patterns or flashing lights Exposure to certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or when playing video games may trigger epileptic seizures or blackouts in these individuals These conditions may trigger previously undetected epileptic symptoms or seizures in persons who have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy If you or anyone in your family has an epileptic condition or has had seizures of any kind consult your physician before playing IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE use and consult your physician before resuming gameplay if you or your child experience any of the following health problems or symptoms gt dizziness gt eye or muscle twitches gt disorientation gt any involuntary movement gt altered vision gt loss of awareness gt seizures or convulsion RESUME GAMEPLAY ONLY ON APPROVAL OF YOUR PHYSICIAN da rae Use and handling of video games to reduce the likelihood of a seizure gt Use in a well lit area and keep as far away as possible from the television screen gt Avoid large screen televisions Use the smallest television screen available gt Avoi
5. gt Do not leave it in direct sunlight or near a radiator or other source of heat Be sure to take an occasional rest break during extended play gt Keep this disc clean Always hold the disc by the edges and keep it in its protective case when not in use Clean the disc with a lint free soft dry cloth wiping in straight lines from center to outer edge Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners Y A H IM LIGHTNING RETURNS NAL FANTAS Yo 03 Prologue 04 Characters O5 Getting Started 07 Controls 08 Field Controls 09 Game Flow 11 The Field 13 Field Objects XIII 14 Quests 15 Field Tips 17 Battle 24 Battle Hints 25 Customization 27 The Outerworld 29 Limited Warranty 30 Customer Support Q e e n Ks AE nse Mili y e pee ES i THE END OF GOD S MYTH CHARACTERS THE BEGINNING OF HUMANITY S TALE Centuries have passed since she fell into crystal sleep and the world has Liahtni continued all the while edging closer to destruction with every passing grening moment Consumed by Chaos it has slowly fallen into its own demise The savior of humanity that is the duty that has been given and the people have been unable to do a thing to stop tt to Lightning She awoke at the end of the world but will she be able to save everyone before the coming destruction Now as the end arrives at last she wakes again Has she been brought back to bring the world salvation or is she an angel of de
6. completing quests Lightning will grow stronger When you find that your foes are too strong and you cannot take them on try to complete more quests and gain the strength that you need to gain the victory ACCEPTING QUESTS There are two kinds of quests main quests which are triggered by the main story of the game and side quests which are triggered by talking to other people in the field There is also the Canvas of Prayers a special board filled with requests that is located near each station and managed by the inimitable Chocolina Quest details can be seen in your quest list by opening the main menu p 08 There are no do overs when it Comes to quests and the only way to attempt them again is to use the Crystal of Atonement to restart your adventure COMPLETING QUESTS When you have achieved whatever was required for a particular quest talk to the requester again and the quest will be marked as complete You may be rewarded with gil money or with improvements to Lightning s stats such as increases to her maximum HP or ATB or higher Strength or Magic ae FIELD TIPS SHOPS There are a variety of shops to be found in Nova Chrysalia Some are proper shops with shelves bursting with wares while others are no more than lone merchants hawking what goods they can carry At either you need merely approach the shopkeepers and talk with them to make a purchase The types of shops and their wares are explained below The
7. off the power while this icon is being displayed You can choose to have your regular save data overwritten by the autosave data or create another slot exclusively for autosaving You can also save in the field by pressing the START gt button and selecting Save from the pause menu SETTINGS You can view and change the following from within Settings CAMERA CONTROLS CAMERA SENSITIVITY BRIGHTNESS MAGNIFY FONT EVENT SUBTITLES SPEAKER NAMES NON EVENT SUBTITLES MINEMAP SETTINGS MAP SETTINGS CAMERA MODE AT BATTLE START OUTERWORLD SERVICES OUTERWORLD CHARACTERS LINK WITH FACEBOOK LINK WITH TWITTER AUTOSAVE SLOT OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE LICENSES Set how the camera is controlled during gameplay STANDARD The camera moves in the same direction as the right stick INVERTED Y AXIS The camera s vertical controls are reversed INVERTED X AXIS The camera s horizontal controls are reversed DUAL INVERTED All of the camera s controls are reversed Set the camera sensitivity The larger the number the further the camera will move in response to input Adjust the brightness of the images on the screen Turn this option on and subtitles and messages will appear in a larger font Choose whether or not to have subtitles displayed during event scenes Choose whether or not to have speakers labeled in the subtitles Choose whether or not to have subtitles displayed outside of ev
8. Eradia that she gathered by completing quests in the past day the more time she will be able to buy herself before the world s end Returning to the Ark will also fully restore her lost HP and any spent EP Hope You can obtain items from him or talk to him about events LAS PEPA A TICA e w Book of Conquests This fantastic tome records data about the challenging foes that Lightning has defeated By investigating it you can choose to battle those foes once more Warp device This is where you can transport yourself back to the field You will be able to use it once you have completed the game s tutorial THE WORLD S REMAINING TIME The world is destined to end in a scant thirteen days When you begin your adventure however the world has even fewer than that only seven days remain You can extend this time to the full thirteen days by having Lightning gather Eradia and offering it up to Yggdrasil the great tree of life that stands in the Ark ABOUT ERADIA Eradia is a special energy needed to grant the world more time You obtain Eradia by completing quests and saving the souls of the people EP AND EP ABILITIES The attacks and spells that Lightning can use are called abilities Among her many abilities some are further classified as EP abilities These are special skills that require EP to trigger either from the main menu while in the field or by opening the pause menu during battle GA
9. a schema as well Accessories can have a variety of effects such as boosting Strength or HP Accessories worn on the arm will share their effects with all three main schemata not only the one schema they are set to 5 Select abilities Select the abilities that will be used with your schema Select a button and then choose the ability to be triggered by that button You can toggle between the different categories of abilities by pressing the button or EIB button 6 Give the schema a name If you wish to change the name of your schema select the name where it is displayed and input a new one 7 Save When you are done making your changes select Done and choose a slot in which to save your schema If you choose a slot which already contains another schema you will overwrite that schema and delete it Cs a y ee 4 THE OUTERWORLD WHAT IS THE OUTERWORLD The Outerworld is the name of the online environment where you can interact with other players by connecting your PlayStation 3 to the network You can change your Outerworld settings within the Settings section of the main menu p 08 You will be able to communicate with other players via Outerworld characters who appear in the field These Outerworld characters deliver submitted messages and images from other players to your game Any messages that you submit are also delivered in the same way to the gameworld of other players around the world If you us
10. icons that appear beside each will appear on the mini map and the regular map to mark their locations General stores These shops stock consumables such as recovery items Sorcery shops These shops are where you synthesize your abilities attacks and spells Outfitters These shops stock garb and adornments for your pleasure Forges These shops deal with weapons and shields in all their forms Inns Inns allow you to restore HP by resting for a set amount of time Restaurants Restaurants and taverns allow you to restore HP with food and drink WATCH THE CLOCK The people you find in the field behave differently at different times Shops also have their own opening and closing hours which you need to be mindful of It is important to observe when people perform certain actions and remember how the time of day affects which areas you can access You will be in particular trouble if you do not keep in mind when certain gates automatically lock You may find yourself unable to get to the one place you want to go most and wasting a day of the world s time Whenever you find a time locked gate be sure that you first learn when it opens and closes BE OBSERVANT Be sure that you observe the area around you carefully especially when exploring a new region You might for example find a ladder that allows you to scale a wall even after the area s gates close for the day EARN GIL EFFICIENTLY In the field you w
11. you will see a stagger wave emitted from its HP gauge The more effective hits that you land the greater this wave will grow It will also turn red as the foe gets closer to being staggered Once you stagger a foe your attacks will do more damage than usual and you will be able to launch a devastating assault OVERCLOCK By pressing the button you can choose to use some of your EP to trigger the ability Overclock Using this ability will make time slow to a crawl for everyone except Lightning allowing you to unleash consecutive hits without interruption If you use Overclock while a foe is staggered you will extend that window of opportunity for even greater effect Bravery Debrave Defaith Protect Deshell Un Japan e Parched J0 Deprotect decreased protected Unshelled attacks Strength increased E Strength decreased Magic increased Magic decreased ATB recovery hastened ATB recovery slowed Physical resistance increased Physical resistance Magic resistance increased Magic resistance decreased Weak to physical attacks Weak to magic Weak to Fire attribute Weak to Ice attribute Conductive Weak to Lightning attribute Weak to Wind attribute Elemental resistance lowered Less likely to have attacks interrupted More likely to have attacks interrupted Unable to use physical attacks Unable to use m
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13. ME OVER If the world runs out of time and ends before the destined thirteenth day your game will be over If you run out of HP in battle you will be knocked out but the game will not end 3 ll Mi THE FIELD THE FIELD SCREEN The field screen displays a variety of useful information as explained below The mini map This small map helps you get your bearings in the immediate area These are some of the important icons that may appear Current location Destination Gate p 13 Remaining time p 10 The time remaining to the world the hour and certain gates may open or close at certain times Gauges O EP Gauge Your current EP Can be restored by winning battles or by returning to the Ark Action Gauge Will be drained by dashing When empty you cannot dash or attack enemies HP Gauge Your current HP Can be restored by using items or EP abilities eating food or resting at an inn or returning to the Ark Station p 13 Th Foe Current time The current time in Nova Chrysalia People s actions may change based on FIELD ACTIONS Move around the field using the left stick and ET jump by pressing the O button When you find oe ae ladders on the sides of buildings or poles and r ee similar structures you can climb up or slide ocr down them by approaching them You can AE Ri y also use the button to trigger switches and button while moving to dash though you wil
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15. Y DATA This data will be created when you first start up the game AUTOSAVE DATA If you have insufficient space the game will not load At least 700 KB SANE DATA This data will be created when you begin a new game INSTALL DATA At least 4800 MB for a full install or 3100 MB for a quick install Installing the game will shorten load times THE TITLE SCREEN When you start up the game you will find the title screen displayed Select NEW GAME if you wish to start an adventure from the beginning or CONTINUE if you wish to carry on with an adventure begun previously Begin a new game from the story s beginning You can choose from NEW GAME NORMAL MODE or EASY MODE You will be unable to change these difficulty settings once you begin play After making your selection follow the instructions shown on the screen to create your save data CONTINUE Select your save data and continue the game where you last left off SETTINGS View and change game settings INSTALL Install the game on VUE system storage You can choose from the full install or quick install DOWNLOADABLE Connect au PlayStation to the Internet to download a variety of CONTENT additional content NEWS UPDATES Connect your PlayStation 3 to the Internet to view news about the game SAVING YOUR GAME As you play your progress will automatically be saved and past records overwritten While the game is autosaving you will see the save icon on the screen Do not turn
16. agic attacks Gradually recover HP Gradually lose HP KO d after a countdown ATB gauge frozen and actions prevented until damaged Damage multiplied Will revive from KO Note Icons appearing within hexagons cannot be canceled out by other conditions ie l ane BATTLE LIBRA You can use Libra to view information about foes that you have fought before Just press the right trigger during battle and you will see the following information displayed 0 Name Current HP maximum HP a A 6 Main habitat Distribution 5 Dropped items PARAS O Status ailment resistance p 22 7 Attribute resistance p 21 Stagger conditions p 21 BATTLE RESULTS When you emerge victorious from battle you will be presented with the results screen which shows you how much gil you have earned and any items you may have found BATTLE SCORES When you defeat certain enemies you will be awarded a battle score Enemies who are assigned a battle score can be fought again and again in the Ark p 09 The following information will be displayed on the battle score screen D Foe s Name BATTLE SCORE O Battle Time How long the battle lasted 3 Score The score for your performance A Ten TE Rating K K x a K A rating based on your score and time e 7 Ta High Score APA rt o Your highest score to date 7 5 J cial BATTLE HINTS ATTACK FIRST TO WIN When you
17. ath here to cull the souls of the living A Ope When awoke from my dreamless sleep was pp just in time to witness the end of the world The world has no more than thirteen days remaining Lightning has been awakened as the savior but this brief time is all she has for her final battle a battle for humanitys future in which she must save as Lumina many souls as she can for the world that is to replace this one ce AN A devilish young girl who waits in Lightning s path troubling others with her mischief and yet occasionally guiding Lightning on her journey She has a striking resemblance to Lightning s younger sister Serah but her true identity is The curtain has been raised It is time for the final act hidden behind a thick shroud of mystery This is her final duty This is her fate God turns her into the savior and it all goes straight to her head Hope Estheim Lightning s faithful partner Hope has been chosen by almighty Bhunivelze to help Lightning on her journey as the savior Centuries have passed in the world and yet time has moved in reverse for Hope returning him to the form of a boy But despite his young appearance he always has wise advice at the ready for Lightning Hello Lightning Welcome home GETTING STARTED TYPES OF SAVE DATA The table below lists the kind of data that will be saved and the amount of space you will need on your system storage At least 8500 KB GAME DATA TROPH
18. d prolonged use of the PlayStation 3 system Take a 15 minute break during each hour of play gt Avoid playing when you are tired or need sleep Stop using the system immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms lightheadedness nausea or a sensation similar to motion sickness discomfort or pain in the eyes ears hands arms or any other part of the body If the condition persists consult a doctor NOTICE Use caution when using the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller motion sensor function When using the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller motion sensor function be cautious of the following point If the controller hits a person or object this may cause accidental injury or damage Before using check that there is plenty of space around you When using the controller grip it firmly to make sure it cannot slip out of your hand If using a controller that is connected to the PS3 system with a USB cable make sure there is enough space for the cable so that the cable will not hit a person or object Also take care to avoid pulling the cable out of the PS3 system while using the controller WARNING TO OWNERS OF PROJECTION TELEVISIONS Do not connect your PS3 system to a projection TV without first consulting the user manual for your projection TV unless it is of the LCD type Otherwise it may permanently damage your TV screen HANDLING YOUR PS3 FORMAT DISC gt Do not bend it crush it or submerge it in liquids
19. e the Facebook app you can also Summon specific friends to the world of your game HOW TO ACCESS THE OUTERWORLD Connect your PlayStation 3 to a network then open Settings and select Enable network connection from within the Outerworld Services settings p 06 TYPES OF SUBMISSIONS The kinds of information that you can submit to the Outerworld are detailed below When you first open the submission screen you will automatically be taken through the steps to create your own profile Follow the instructions on the screen to choose a nickname and enter a brief self introduction Posting Snapshots You can post screenshots to the Outerworld Open the pause menu during battle or while in the field and when you see Submit snapshot displayed on the bottom of the screen press the button Try posting shots of your favorite schemata or scenes for the world to see Posting Battle Scores After battling boss enemies and other certain foes you will receive a battle score If you press the button while your battle score is displayed you can submit your battle score to the Outerworld p 27 The enemies for which you receive battle scores can be fought again on the Ark using the Book of Conquests p 09 Posting Lightning Messages As you progress through the game you can post messages from Lightning herself When you see an icon appear above Lightning s head in the field open the pause menu and press
20. ent scenes Change how the mini map functions relative to the player icon Change how the main map functions relative to the player icon Choose whether the camera is in near view or long view mode when battles begin Choose whether to connect to the network and communicate with other players p 27 Set the conditions under which Outerworld characters can appear in your game bearing messages from other players Turn this setting on to link your game to your Facebook account Turn this setting on to link your game to your Twitter account Choose where autosave data will be saved View license information for open source software Items marked with an asterisk require that you have Outerworld services turned on y ee 4 CONTROLS FIELD CONTROLS WIRELESS CONTROLLER The controls that you can use in the field are described below The basic controls are illustrated below Text in red describes actions that can be taken in the Pause menu button l l l field and text in blue describes actions that can be taken in battle Guides to controls are also If you press the button the game will pause and the pause menu will appear with displayed on screen while navigating each particular menu the following options Field Controls SEEN Button R2 Button SAVE Save your progress This option is not always available Di a Attack begin battle Dash if held while moving EXIT GAME Exit the game and return to the title screen Sw
21. h icons and you can talk to them by approaching and pressing the button As ta ed e td La e Duterworld Can be talked to character TREASURE SPHERES Approach treasure spheres or treasure boxes in the field and in the Ark and press the button to collect the items contained within You will find that some treasure spheres have certain conditions that must be fulfilled before you can open them TIME LOCKED GATES In the field there are special gates and doors which shut off some areas These open and close based on the time of day or other special conditions Approach the sign that is placed beside such doors and press the button to learn about them and what makes them open Any time activated doors that you examine in this way will have their opening times added to your map which can be viewed from the Map option in the main menu p 08 AAA A AE S it Mell me STATIONS H E The stations that can be found in each area will allow you i to board the monorail and ride to another destination Y Pees 4h Talk to the station staff to catch a train ANa p i is ai Outerworld Tips Speaking to characters whose names appear in blue will display messages sent from other players via the internet You may also view these players profiles and purchase the items they have to offer QUESTS ABOUT QUESTS Each quest is its own little adventure which you complete by fulfilling certain conditions By
22. ill find that certain locations and certain times are particularly prone to monsters Learn these by heart so that you can quickly defeat a large number of foes allowing you to earn gil money efficiently USE EP ABILITIES There are a number of different EP abilities that you will be able to use in the field Using them allows you to tackle quests and battles effectively For example you will find the ability Chronostasis which stops time in the field for a short period quite handy during quests that have a strict time limit BATTLE THE BATTLE SCREEN The battle screen displays a range of useful information as detailed on this and the F The names and HP gauges of foes EP Gauge Your current EP Can be restored by winning battles or by returning to the Ark ATB Gauge ATB levels for your current schemata HP Gauge Your current HP Can be restored using items or EP abilities or by returning to the Ark Schema The schema you currently have equipped Abilities The abilities set to each button y a BATTLE BATTLE BASICS During battle time flows in real time and Lightning reacts as soon as you select an ability for her to unleash Each ability you use drains your ATB Active Time Battle gauge to some degree If you do not have the necessary amount left in your ATB gauge you will not be able to trigger the abilities you choose ABILITIES Abilities come in varieties like physical attack
23. itch schemata Libra display cuan Gata RESUME GAME Close the pause menu and resume your game Main menu 6 button EEE Button DOGO Butt If you press the 63 button the game will pause and the main menu will appear with Overclock kakas the following options Trigger abilities O Button RECOVERY ITEMS Use recovery items to help Lightning heal Cancel EP ABILITIES Use Lightning s special EP energy point abilities Button w CUSTOMIZE SCHEMATA Customize Lightning s schemata or sets of equipment p 25 Button QUESTS View a list of the quests that you have discovered or accepted p 14 T View map e arene 7 SONY INVENTORY View a list of the items Lightning is currently carrying gt E puta Confirm sheathe weapon talk DATALOG Review all of the information that has been recorded to date Switch schemata Directional Buttons Navigate menu options Change target examine objects REWARDS BARTER SHOP Claim or purchase DLC and other rewards p 28 Button SETTINGS View and change game settings p 06 Main menu Map e button TE If you press the 8 button or select Map from the main Let tiek alias menu you will open a detailed map of your surroundings Move in the field Move camera This map shows your present location and is marked Move in battle Move camera with icons for shop locations and any destination you might have You can scroll across the map using the left Button Button ee te s
24. l deplete your action gauge by doing so When your action gauge is empty you will not be able to dash or strike preemptively to start a battle perform other such actions Hold down the IPN AS mn If you approach a foe in the field and press the Bo ER button you will be able to attack the enemy ENCOUNTERING FOES gt ee IN ll l e 5 A ia lees and draw it into battle with you If your timing is ee tF pn AEE 3 good you will be able to achieve a preemptive E e E strike and the battle will begin in your favor a gt CHAOS INFUSIONS The places where Chaos spontaneously manifests are called Chaos infusions Within these pockets of Chaos you will encounter foes that are stronger than the usual fare By defeating the monsters that you find within the Chaos you may obtain rare items LONG DISTANCE TRAVEL The world of Nova Chrysalia is split into a number of disparate regions You can view the world map by pressing the button while looking at the map and see these land masses in perspective p 08 You can move from one continent to the next by riding on the monorail which departs from stations in each land p 13 You can also use the EP ability Teleport to move instantly to any previously visited area ir led FIELD OBJECTS PEOPLE Among the many people that you may encounter in the field there are a few special kinds to look out for These characters will be marked wit
25. rarily pause and you will be able to see the items that Lightning has on her You can use items by selecting them from this list Press the button or button to switch to your abilities list and trigger your EP abilities CHANGING TARGETS When you are battling multiple foes at once you can change which enemy you target by pressing right or left on the directional buttons ime haka BATTLE ATTRIBUTES Both equipment and attacks can have elemental attributes like fire and ice Some foes will attack using such attributes during battle Enemies may also have BUFFS AND STATUS AILMENTS When you are affected by a buff or status ailment in battle you will see its icon displayed above your HP gauge These status conditions are described below along with their icons resistances or weaknesses to certain attributes If you attack a foe using the attribute to which it is vulnerable you will be able to deal even more damage than usual But if you attack a foe using an attribute it is resistant to the damage that you deal will be reduced You can view a foes vulnerabilities and resistances by pressing the EE button to open Libra and review data on enemies you have fought before A Physical B Magic A Lightning STAGGERING FOES By targeting foes weaknesses relentlessly or striking at them when they are attacking you can stagger them greatly lowering their defenses When you strike a foe s weak points
26. run into a foe in the field quickly press the GH button to attack and you will be able to begin the battle in an advantageous position If on the other hand you are not the first to attack the battle will continue as poorly as it began Keep a close eye on your surroundings and your minimap to be sure that you get the first strike USE YOUR SCHEMATA You can customize and change the schemata that you use in battle p 25 You can set up schemata that are optimized for attack or defense or even create a schema that is decked out with deadly one hit KO moves Switch between them effectively to turn the battle in your favor STRENGTHEN YOUR ABILITIES At sorcery shops you can use the components that you have found in the field or obtained through battle to strengthen your abilities Choose which abilities to improve based on your schemata and battle style KNOW WHEN TO GUARD OR EVADE Some abilities become more effective based upon how well you time their use A guard can also shield Lightning from more damage than usual if you time it perfectly Try to guard just when an enemy attack is about to land Outerworld Tips By submitting your battle scores to the Outerworld you can see where you stand in the world rankings CUSTOMIZATION CUSTOMIZATION SCREEN Select Customize Schemata from the main menu to edit and change your schemata You can create a new schema from scratch or select one of your existing schemata to edit
27. s magic attacks and guarding moves and each will consume a set amount from your ATB gauge Abilities can generally be obtained by obtaining garb that are set with abilities or by defeating foes in battle You can also synthesize the abilities you possess in sorcery shops to make them stronger p 15 EP Abilities Some abilities do not deplete the ATB gauge but the EP gauge These are called EP abilities When you wish to use them press the button and select them from the pause menu p 08 Auto Abilities Some abilities do not need to be selected to be used but will instead trigger automatically Auto abilities do not deplete the ATB gauge ATB GAUGES The ATB gauges play a crucial role in battle Unleashing an ability will drain the ATB gauge but it will regenerate over time Each schema has its own gauge so if you deplete the gauge of one simply switch to another schema The ATB gauges of the schemata not currently in use regenerate faster than your active schema SWITCHING SCHEMATA Schemata are sets of garb weapons and shields that Lightning can easily switch between Press the button or WSB button in battle to switch your currently equipped schema for one of your other main schemata You can set up to three main schemata and switch between them in an instant You can customize the schemata that you will use in battle p 25 PAUSE MENU If you press the button during a battle the game will tempo
28. the E button to submit Lightning s message to the world Message available to be posted LINK UP TO YOUR TIMELINE If you link your game to your Facebook or Twitter accounts in Settings then any time that you submit a snapshot battle score or Lightning message to the Outerworld the same message will appear in your Facebook or Twitter timelines Lightning messages cannot appear in their entirety in your Twitter stream so only your own message will appear SENDING ITEMS With every submission to the Outerworld you can choose to attach an item that you have obtained within the game The item can be delivered to other players through the Outerworld characters REWARDS BARTER SHOP Select the Rewards Barter Shop within the main menu to collect any downloadable content you have purchased as well as special items from the Outerworld and rewards for achievements you have unlocked When there is new DLC or items to be had in the Rewards Barter Shop a notification will appear on the top left corner of the screen LIMITED WARRANTY You are aware and agree that use of the Game Software and the media on which it is recorded is at your sole risk Square Enix warrants to the original consumer purchaser of the Game Software that the recording medium on which the Game Software is recorded shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety 90 days from the original date of purchase the Limited Warranty
29. tick and zoom in and out using the right stick Pressing Toggle mini map on off Pause menu Change camera mode the button pressing on the left stick will return the Skip event scenes while Pause menu map to your current location You can place markers on paused the map or press the button to view the world map lt P Button GAME FLOW A SAVIOR S BUSY DAY As the savior who is tasked with saving the souls of humanity Lightning will spend her time moving between the world of Nova Chrysalia and the Ark her base that hovers in the sky above The Field p 11 This is the world of Nova Chrysalia where the last survivors of humanity still struggle to live The world s time slips away with each passing moment that you stay here You will be free to roam this world completing quests and winning battles along the way as you explore the story of the world s end Quests p 14 While in the field you will encounter people who need the help of the savior The tasks they give the savior are called quests and helping to solve the people s quandaries before the end of the world will save their souls for the next world and help Lightning grow stronger as well Battle p 17 While in the field you may also encounter enemies and be drawn into battle with them Victory over such enemies will gain you EP and items THE ARK Every morning at 6 00 AM Lightning will automatically be called back to her base in the Ark The more
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