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Altabiscuit: /* Which character should I run? */

2019-07-20T14:14:49Z

Which character should I run?

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	\| Olberic \|\| The longest single story run due to the number of fights and resources needed, but the run has unique strategies to conserve resources.		\| Olberic \|\| The longest single story run due to the number of fights and resources needed, but the run has unique strategies to conserve resources.
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	\| Primrose \|\| Generally agreed to be the hardest single story run. Ch4 bosses requires some luck and ~~improve~~ to succeed, but it is very rewarding once you get it.		\| Primrose \|\| Generally agreed to be the hardest single story run. Ch4 bosses requires some luck and improv to succeed, but it is very rewarding once you get it.
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	\| Alfyn \|\| Has the longest time without Evasive Maneuvers, but is otherwise a straightforward run.		\| Alfyn \|\| Has the longest time without Evasive Maneuvers, but is otherwise a straightforward run.

Altabiscuit: /* Killing a Cait */

2019-07-17T23:07:32Z

Killing a Cait

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	Caits only have 4 HP but they receive 1% damage from all sources and have extremely high evasion. Their evasion is so high that even Hired Help can miss. Caits are weak to Sword, Dagger, Axe, and Staff, which notably skips multi-hit attacks like Thousand Spears and Rain of Arrows.		Caits only have 4 HP but they receive 1% damage from all sources and have extremely high evasion. Their evasion is so high that even Hired Help can miss. Caits are weak to Sword, Dagger, Axe, and Staff, which notably skips multi-hit attacks like Thousand Spears and Rain of Arrows.

	~~The following methods~~ are common methods for killing Caits:		These are common methods for killing Caits:
	* Multi-hit attacks, spells, or summons (Ophilia, Cyrus, Olberic, Primrose, H'aanit)		* Multi-hit attacks, spells, or summons (Ophilia, Cyrus, Olberic, Primrose, H'aanit)
	** Thousand Spears, Rain of Arrows, Lightning Blast, Flurry Summons, etc.		** Thousand Spears, Rain of Arrows, Lightning Blast, Flurry Summons, etc.

Altabiscuit: /* Killing a Cait */

2019-07-17T23:03:31Z

Killing a Cait

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	** Thousand Spears, Rain of Arrows, Lightning Blast, Flurry Summons, etc.		** Thousand Spears, Rain of Arrows, Lightning Blast, Flurry Summons, etc.
	* Soulstones (varies)		* Soulstones (varies)
	** 2 Small or 1 Medium will kill		** 2 Small or 1 Medium will kill.
	* Hired Help (Tressa)		* Hired Help (Tressa)
	** Bandits will kill regular Caits in one hit		** Bandits will kill regular Caits in one hit

Altabiscuit: /* Killing a Cait */

2019-07-17T23:03:05Z

Killing a Cait

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	=== Killing a Cait ===		=== Killing a Cait ===

	Caits are a rare encounter which ~~provide a lot of EXP~~, JP, and ~~money~~. Depending on the route or when you kill the Cait, this can allow you to skip the EM grind entirely. Refer to [[Single Story Routes]] for more details on Cait specific routes.		Caits are a rare encounter which gives $3000, 1000 XP, and 150 JP. Depending on the route or when you kill the Cait, this can allow you to skip the EM grind entirely. Refer to [[Single Story Routes]] for more details on Cait specific routes.

	~~Some characters will~~ have ~~an easier time killing Caits than others~~. ~~Anyone with~~ multi-hit attacks or ~~access to Soulstone~~ (M)~~s early~~ will ~~have a higher success rate.~~		Caits only have 4 HP but they receive 1% damage from all sources and have extremely high evasion. Their evasion is so high that even Hired Help can miss. Caits are weak to Sword, Dagger, Axe, and Staff, which notably skips multi-hit attacks like Thousand Spears and Rain of Arrows.

			The following methods are common methods for killing Caits:
			* Multi-hit attacks, spells, or summons (Ophilia, Cyrus, Olberic, Primrose, H'aanit)
			** Thousand Spears, Rain of Arrows, Lightning Blast, Flurry Summons, etc.
			* Soulstones (varies)
			** 2 Small or 1 Medium will kill
			* Hired Help (Tressa)
			** Bandits will kill regular Caits in one hit
			* Concoct (Alfyn)
			** Alfyn needs two turns and some luck, but Concoct is guaranteed damage
			* Get lucky (Therion)
			** Therion is the worst at killing Caits, good luck!

Altabiscuit: /* Which character should I run? */

2019-07-17T22:43:22Z

Which character should I run?

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	! Character !! Notes		! Character !! Notes
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	\| Ophilia \|\| ~~Most~~ fights are scripted~~, but~~ good luck is required for ~~optimal strats. Ch4 boss requires a lot of improv if things don't go your way~~.		\| Ophilia \|\| Easy to follow and all fights except Ch4 are scripted. A lot of good luck is required for an optimized time.
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	\| Cyrus \|\| ~~Beginner friendly~~ and a ~~more~~ detailed route available~~. Ch3 boss is notorious~~ for ~~killing runs~~. Most optimal route requires using Bewildering Grace for JPx5 on Ch2 boss ~~(~8% chance)~~.		\| Cyrus \|\| All fights except Ch3 are scripted and a detailed route is available for easy learning. Most optimal route requires using Bewildering Grace for JPx5 on Ch2 boss.
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	\| Tressa \|\| ~~Beginner friendly~~, several routes available, ~~and also the shortest run. Ch4 boss may require light improv~~ and the ~~Ch2 boss can sometimes cause trouble~~.		\| Tressa \|\| The shortest run, several routes available, and the most popular single story.
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	\| Olberic \|\| The longest ~~of the~~ single ~~stories~~ due to the number of fights, but ~~this also leads to some of~~ the ~~more~~ unique strategies ~~being used~~ to ~~save~~ resources.		\| Olberic \|\| The longest single story run due to the number of fights and resources needed, but the run has unique strategies to conserve resources.
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	\| Primrose \|\| Generally ~~considered~~ to be the hardest single story run. ~~The early game has a lot of randomness~~ and ~~the final boss requires a lot of improv~~, ~~everything in between~~ is ~~fairly standard~~.		\| Primrose \|\| Generally agreed to be the hardest single story run. Ch4 bosses requires some luck and improve to succeed, but it is very rewarding once you get it.
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	\| Alfyn \|\| ~~The early game is arguably~~ the ~~worst out of the single stories due to some bad screens and a long trip to Atlasdam~~, but ~~in spite of that it's easy to pickup and learn~~.		\| Alfyn \|\| Has the longest time without Evasive Maneuvers, but is otherwise a straightforward run.
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	\| Therion \|\| It's the run with the required 3% steal ~~and some good luck needed Turn 1 on the Ch4 boss~~, ~~but that aside the run is pretty easy to follow~~.		\| Therion \|\| It's the run with the required 3% steal. That aside, all fights are scripted.
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	\| H'aanit \|\| ~~Another beginner friendly route.~~ Ch4 ~~boss may require some improv but not to the same extent as other categories~~.		\| H'aanit \|\| All fights are scripted except Ch4 and can easily transition into a Cait run without much effort.
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Altabiscuit: /* Which character should I run? */

2019-07-14T12:23:48Z

Which character should I run?

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	\| Alfyn \|\| The early game is arguably the worst out of the single stories due to some bad screens and a long trip to Atlasdam, but in spite of that it's easy to pickup and learn.		\| Alfyn \|\| The early game is arguably the worst out of the single stories due to some bad screens and a long trip to Atlasdam, but in spite of that it's easy to pickup and learn.
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	\| Therion \|\| It's the run with the required 3% steal, but that aside the run is pretty easy to follow.		\| Therion \|\| It's the run with the required 3% steal and some good luck needed Turn 1 on the Ch4 boss, but that aside the run is pretty easy to follow.
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	\| H'aanit \|\| Another beginner friendly route. Ch4 boss may require some improv but not to the same extent as other categories.		\| H'aanit \|\| Another beginner friendly route. Ch4 boss may require some improv but not to the same extent as other categories.

Altabiscuit: /* Which character should I run? */

2019-07-14T12:22:57Z

Which character should I run?

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	\| Alfyn \|\| The early game is arguably the worst out of the single stories due to some bad screens and a long trip to Atlasdam, but in spite of that it's easy to pickup and learn.		\| Alfyn \|\| The early game is arguably the worst out of the single stories due to some bad screens and a long trip to Atlasdam, but in spite of that it's easy to pickup and learn.
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	\| Therion \|\| ~~All fights are scripted, but it has a~~ required 3% steal ~~in Ch4~~, ~~Ch4 boss needs good luck on turn 1, and also has a long trip~~ to ~~Atlasdam~~.		\| Therion \|\| It's the run with the required 3% steal, but that aside the run is pretty easy to follow.
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	\| H'aanit \|\| Another beginner friendly route. ~~Final~~ boss may require some improv but not to the same extent as other categories.		\| H'aanit \|\| Another beginner friendly route. Ch4 boss may require some improv but not to the same extent as other categories.
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Altabiscuit: /* Whistling Cavern */

2019-07-14T12:10:16Z

Whistling Cavern

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	\| 2 Flying Fish (Rippletide Coast) \|\| 10		\| 2 Flying Fish (Rippletide Coast) \|\| 10
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			\| 2 Sea Birdan I (Rippletide Coast) \|\| 4
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	\| 2 Ratkin I (Cobbleston Gap) \|\| 4		\| 2 Ratkin I (Cobbleston Gap) \|\| 4

Altabiscuit: /* Fast Traveling */

2019-07-10T02:26:24Z

Fast Traveling

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	* Holding down R while the map is open will increase your cursor speed.		* Holding down R while the map is open will increase your cursor speed.
	* The d-pad is faster for moving the cursor diagonally.		* The d-pad is faster for moving the cursor diagonally.
	* Press down on the right stick to zoom out on the map. This can be done twice.		* Press down on the right analog stick to zoom out on the map. This can be done twice.

	=== Jobs / Skills ===		=== Jobs / Skills ===

Altabiscuit: /* Step Counter */

2019-07-10T02:25:27Z

Step Counter

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	* "Sense of Danger" Prompts		* "Sense of Danger" Prompts
	* Encounters		* Encounters
	* Transitions		* Screen Transitions
	** This does not apply to transitions which have the same name and danger level as the previous room. This is most common with mansions.		** This does not apply to transitions which have the same name and danger level as the previous room. This is most common with mansions.