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Can u add this detail as well. A breakdown per chapter what will be unlock throughout the game.

Chapter 1: Ouroboros

Core Combat Mechanics: You'll be introduced to the fundamental combat system, including basic attacks, Arts, Talent Arts, and the initial concept of roles (Attacker, Defender, Healer).

Interlinking (Ouroboros Forms): This major combat mechanic, allowing two characters to combine into a powerful Ouroboros form, is unlocked early in this chapter as part of the main story.

Rest Spots: You'll gain access to Rest Spots, where you can heal your party, spend EXP, and manage your inventory.

Chain Attacks: The crucial Chain Attack system, allowing you to unleash devastating combos, is introduced and unlocked during this chapter's story.

Basic Exploration: The initial areas of Aetia Region will be open for exploration.

Chapter 2: Moebius

More Combat Tutorials: You'll continue to learn more about advanced combat techniques as the game progresses.

Field Skills (Initial): Some basic environmental traversal skills might be introduced as you encounter obstacles, such as the ability to break certain walls or use specific interactables.

Colony Liberation (Initial): You'll begin to participate in the liberation of colonies, which is a key part of unlocking new content.

Chapter 3: Saffronias

This chapter is a huge unlock point for Heroes and the classes they provide, as well as several quality-of-life features.

Heroes & Classes (Story-Based):

Ethel (Flash Fencer): Unlocked automatically through story progression. While she leaves your party temporarily, her class becomes available.

Valdi (War Medic): Unlocked automatically through story progression. This provides a crucial healing option.

Riku & Manana (Yumsmith): Unlocked automatically through story progression, providing a unique attacker/support class.

Heroes & Classes (Side Quest Dependent - Available from Chapter 3):

Zeon (Guardian Commander): Available after liberating Colony 30 and completing "Where the Heart Is" in Colony 9.

Teach (Thaumaturge): Available after liberating Colony Gamma and completing "Going Beyond Power."

Gray (Full Metal Jaguar): Available after gaining the Wall Climb field skill and completing "A Gray Matter" in the Aetia Region.

Clothing Options: The ability to change character outfits becomes available, usually after completing Ethel's initial Hero Quest. More outfits are unlocked by mastering classes.

Gem Crafting: If not already available, the full Gem crafting system (where you can collect materials and craft Gems to boost stats) will be accessible.

Colony Affinity System: You'll properly start engaging with the Colony Affinity system, where completing quests for a colony raises its affinity, unlocking new quests, shops, and sometimes even Nopon traders.

Wall Climbing: The field skill for Wall Climbing is typically unlocked in this chapter, allowing access to new areas.

Cooking: You'll gain the ability to cook at rest spots, providing various temporary buffs.

Skirmishes: You'll encounter "Skirmishes" on the map, which are optional fights that provide rewards.

Chapter 4: Life

Heroes & Classes (Story-Based):

Juniper (Stalker): Unlocked automatically through story progression after visiting Colony Tau.

Heroes & Classes (Side Quest Dependent - Available from Chapter 4):

Ashera (Lone Exile): Unlocked near the end of Chapter 4 in the Keves Castle Region with "The Wrath of Ashera."

Alexandria (Incursor): This one is a multi-step quest line that begins in Chapter 3 but typically concludes in Chapter 4 with "Her Reasons" after defeating several Agnian scout teams.

Isurd (Strategos): Available after liberating Colony Lambda and completing "Unwavering Resolve."

Rope Sliding: This traversal field skill is usually unlocked in this chapter, opening up new paths.

Scree Walking: This traversal field skill is also typically unlocked in this chapter, allowing you to move through sandy or rocky slopes.

Chapter 5: Eclipse

Heroes & Classes (Story-Based):

Ghondor (Martial Artist): Unlocked automatically through story progression after completing events in the Agnus Prison.

Heroes & Classes (Side Quest Dependent - Available from Chapter 5):

Monica (Lost Vanguard): Available in the City after "Vandham's Heir" (requires gathering info in the City).

Fiona (Signifier): Available on the western side of Erythia Sea after "Transparent Dreams."

Triton (Soulhacker): This highly unique class is unlocked by liberating Colony 15 (which begins with an event in Erythia Sea) and completing "Doing It My Way."

Ascension Quests (Initial): This is where Ascension Quests begin to become available for your main party members. These special Hero Quests increase a class's Rank limit from 10 to 20.

Eunie's Side Story ("A Gray Matter" or related to her class) can be picked up as early as deep into Chapter 5.

Lanz's Side Story is also available after Eunie's, in Chapter 5.

The City: The main hub of The City becomes accessible, opening up many new side quests, rumors, and facilities.

Chapter 6: Choices

Heroes & Classes (Story-Based):

Miyabi (Troubadour): Unlocked automatically as part of Mio's Side Story, which is a compulsory quest in this chapter.

Cammuravi (Seraph): Unlocked automatically through story progression.

Ascension Quests: Many more Ascension Quests become available, often tied to specific Heroes and their related colonies/quests.

Mio's Side Story (Zephyr Ascension) is a required story quest in this chapter.

Taion's Side Story (Tactician Ascension) can be unlocked here.

Valdi's, Zeon's, and Teach's Ascension Quests often become fully unlockable here, provided you've done their prerequisite quests.

Chapter 7: Time Moves Again

Ascension Quests (Final Story-Related):

Noah's Side Story (Swordfighter Ascension) is a required quest to complete the main story.

Sena's Side Story (Ogre Ascension) also becomes available.

Weapon Upgrades (Ultimate Hammer): The ability to upgrade your weapons, by finding the Ultimate Hammer and completing the "Uniting The Seven Nopon" quest line, typically becomes accessible in this chapter.

Post-Game Preparation: Many lingering side quests and Ascension Quests can be completed before the final dungeon, although some are best saved for post-game.

Post-Game (After completing Chapter 7 and viewing credits):

Two New Heroes & Classes:

Nia (Lifesage): Found in Cloudkeep.

Melia (Royal Summoner): Found in Keves Castle (first floor).

Lowering Your Level: You can now intentionally lower your character levels at rest spots. This is great for challenge runs or for earning bonus EXP/CP from lower-level enemies.

Equipping Hero Accessories: You gain the option to equip accessories that were unique to Heroes on your main party members.

Special Weapon Skins: Certain weapon appearances (like the Monado for Swordfighter) become equipable in the Clothing menu.

New Game+: Start a new playthrough carrying over most of your progress (levels, unlocked Heroes, classes, money, etc.), allowing you to experience the story again with a different focus or challenge.

DLC (Expansion Pass - Wave-Dependent):

New Heroes & Classes: (e.g., Ino from Wave 2, and others in subsequent waves).

Challenge Battles: (Wave 2) Access to the Land of Challenge, offering difficult battles for unique rewards like Noponstones and new outfits (including swimsuits!).

Class Mastery Shop: (Wave 2, via Challenge Battles) Use Noponstones to instantly level up classes.

Gauntlet Mode: (Wave 3) A roguelite-style challenge mode.

New Story Content: (Wave 4) "Future Redeemed" adds a whole new story campaign, characters, and mechanics.

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Can u add this detail as well. A breakdown per chapter what will be unlock throughout the game.

Chapter 1: Ouroboros

Core Combat Mechanics: You'll be introduced to the fundamental combat system, including basic attacks, Arts, Talent Arts, and the initial concept of roles (Attacker, Defender, Healer).

Interlinking (Ouroboros Forms): This major combat mechanic, allowing two characters to combine into a powerful Ouroboros form, is unlocked early in this chapter as part of the main story.

Rest Spots: You'll gain access to Rest Spots, where you can heal your party, spend EXP, and manage your inventory.

Chain Attacks: The crucial Chain Attack system, allowing you to unleash devastating combos, is introduced and unlocked during this chapter's story.

Basic Exploration: The initial areas of Aetia Region will be open for exploration.

Chapter 2: Moebius

More Combat Tutorials: You'll continue to learn more about advanced combat techniques as the game progresses.

Field Skills (Initial): Some basic environmental traversal skills might be introduced as you encounter obstacles, such as the ability to break certain walls or use specific interactables.

Colony Liberation (Initial): You'll begin to participate in the liberation of colonies, which is a key part of unlocking new content.

Chapter 3: Saffronias

This chapter is a huge unlock point for Heroes and the classes they provide, as well as several quality-of-life features.

Heroes & Classes (Story-Based):

Ethel (Flash Fencer): Unlocked automatically through story progression. While she leaves your party temporarily, her class becomes available.

Valdi (War Medic): Unlocked automatically through story progression. This provides a crucial healing option.

Riku & Manana (Yumsmith): Unlocked automatically through story progression, providing a unique attacker/support class.

Heroes & Classes (Side Quest Dependent - Available from Chapter 3):

Zeon (Guardian Commander): Available after liberating Colony 30 and completing "Where the Heart Is" in Colony 9.

Teach (Thaumaturge): Available after liberating Colony Gamma and completing "Going Beyond Power."

Gray (Full Metal Jaguar): Available after gaining the Wall Climb field skill and completing "A Gray Matter" in the Aetia Region.

Clothing Options: The ability to change character outfits becomes available, usually after completing Ethel's initial Hero Quest. More outfits are unlocked by mastering classes.

Gem Crafting: If not already available, the full Gem crafting system (where you can collect materials and craft Gems to boost stats) will be accessible.

Colony Affinity System: You'll properly start engaging with the Colony Affinity system, where completing quests for a colony raises its affinity, unlocking new quests, shops, and sometimes even Nopon traders.

Wall Climbing: The field skill for Wall Climbing is typically unlocked in this chapter, allowing access to new areas.

Cooking: You'll gain the ability to cook at rest spots, providing various temporary buffs.

Skirmishes: You'll encounter "Skirmishes" on the map, which are optional fights that provide rewards.

Chapter 4: Life

Heroes & Classes (Story-Based):

Juniper (Stalker): Unlocked automatically through story progression after visiting Colony Tau.

Heroes & Classes (Side Quest Dependent - Available from Chapter 4):

Ashera (Lone Exile): Unlocked near the end of Chapter 4 in the Keves Castle Region with "The Wrath of Ashera."

Alexandria (Incursor): This one is a multi-step quest line that begins in Chapter 3 but typically concludes in Chapter 4 with "Her Reasons" after defeating several Agnian scout teams.

Isurd (Strategos): Available after liberating Colony Lambda and completing "Unwavering Resolve."

Rope Sliding: This traversal field skill is usually unlocked in this chapter, opening up new paths.

Scree Walking: This traversal field skill is also typically unlocked in this chapter, allowing you to move through sandy or rocky slopes.

Chapter 5: Eclipse

Heroes & Classes (Story-Based):

Ghondor (Martial Artist): Unlocked automatically through story progression after completing events in the Agnus Prison.

Heroes & Classes (Side Quest Dependent - Available from Chapter 5):

Monica (Lost Vanguard): Available in the City after "Vandham's Heir" (requires gathering info in the City).

Fiona (Signifier): Available on the western side of Erythia Sea after "Transparent Dreams."

Triton (Soulhacker): This highly unique class is unlocked by liberating Colony 15 (which begins with an event in Erythia Sea) and completing "Doing It My Way."

Ascension Quests (Initial): This is where Ascension Quests begin to become available for your main party members. These special Hero Quests increase a class's Rank limit from 10 to 20.

Eunie's Side Story ("A Gray Matter" or related to her class) can be picked up as early as deep into Chapter 5.

Lanz's Side Story is also available after Eunie's, in Chapter 5.

The City: The main hub of The City becomes accessible, opening up many new side quests, rumors, and facilities.

Chapter 6: Choices

Heroes & Classes (Story-Based):

Miyabi (Troubadour): Unlocked automatically as part of Mio's Side Story, which is a compulsory quest in this chapter.

Cammuravi (Seraph): Unlocked automatically through story progression.

Ascension Quests: Many more Ascension Quests become available, often tied to specific Heroes and their related colonies/quests.

Mio's Side Story (Zephyr Ascension) is a required story quest in this chapter.

Taion's Side Story (Tactician Ascension) can be unlocked here.

Valdi's, Zeon's, and Teach's Ascension Quests often become fully unlockable here, provided you've done their prerequisite quests.

Chapter 7: Time Moves Again

Ascension Quests (Final Story-Related):

Noah's Side Story (Swordfighter Ascension) is a required quest to complete the main story.

Sena's Side Story (Ogre Ascension) also becomes available.

Weapon Upgrades (Ultimate Hammer): The ability to upgrade your weapons, by finding the Ultimate Hammer and completing the "Uniting The Seven Nopon" quest line, typically becomes accessible in this chapter.

Post-Game Preparation: Many lingering side quests and Ascension Quests can be completed before the final dungeon, although some are best saved for post-game.

Post-Game (After completing Chapter 7 and viewing credits):

Two New Heroes & Classes:

Nia (Lifesage): Found in Cloudkeep.

Melia (Royal Summoner): Found in Keves Castle (first floor).

Lowering Your Level: You can now intentionally lower your character levels at rest spots. This is great for challenge runs or for earning bonus EXP/CP from lower-level enemies.

Equipping Hero Accessories: You gain the option to equip accessories that were unique to Heroes on your main party members.

Special Weapon Skins: Certain weapon appearances (like the Monado for Swordfighter) become equipable in the Clothing menu.

New Game+: Start a new playthrough carrying over most of your progress (levels, unlocked Heroes, classes, money, etc.), allowing you to experience the story again with a different focus or challenge.

DLC (Expansion Pass - Wave-Dependent):

New Heroes & Classes: (e.g., Ino from Wave 2, and others in subsequent waves).

Challenge Battles: (Wave 2) Access to the Land of Challenge, offering difficult battles for unique rewards like Noponstones and new outfits (including swimsuits!).

Class Mastery Shop: (Wave 2, via Challenge Battles) Use Noponstones to instantly level up classes.

Gauntlet Mode: (Wave 3) A roguelite-style challenge mode.

New Story Content: (Wave 4) "Future Redeemed" adds a whole new story campaign, characters, and mechanics.

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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Nintendo
  • Platforms,
    Switch
  • Genre
    Action RPG
  • Guide Release
    26 July 2022
  • Last Updated
    12 May 2023
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