1. Game Overview
1.1 Story Background
In the world of Heryon, a mysterious all-consuming disease called the Corrosion threatens all life. The story follows Daryon and his sister Selene on their quest to find a cure to the Corrosion, wielding the power of ancient Crystals.
1.2 Core Features
“Strategic Turn-based Combat”: ATB system with tactical positioning
“Open World Exploration”: Vast landscapes to discover
“Deep Crafting System”: Forge weapons, armor, and items
“Epic Soundtrack”: Composed by Yasunori Mitsuda
2. Combat System
2.1 ATB (Active Time Battle) System
| Element | Description |
| ATB Gauge | Consumed by actions, regenerates over time |
| Action Types | Attack, Skills, Spells, Items, Defend |
| Strategy | Plan action order and timing carefully |
2.2 Battle Rating System
“Rating Impact”: Battle duration and difficulty determine rating
“Rating Rewards”: Affects loot quality, EXP, and currency gained
“Loot Limit”: Maximum **2 loot items** per battle
“Efficiency Rule”: Faster battles yield better rewards
2.3 Environmental Mechanics
| Mechanic | Effect | Strategy |
| Healing Crystal | Regenerates HP/MP for characters on same tile | Occupy crystal positions |
| Puzzle Mechanisms | Requires party movement to specific positions | Adjust positioning during combat |
| Interrupt | Normal charges can be interrupted by physical attacks | Watch for red ATB bars |
2.4 Interrupt Mechanics
“Normal Charge”: Can be interrupted by physical attacks
“Locked Charge”: Requires special means to interrupt
“Visual Cue”: ATB bar turns red when charging
3. Characters & Party
3.1 Main Characters
| Character | Role | Traits | Recommended Position |
| Selene | Mage/Support | Spell damage, healing | Back row |
| Daryon | Warrior/Tank | High HP, physical damage | Front row |
| Ysoris | Physical DPS | Mid-game join, mechanized | Front/Mid row |
| Myrna | Soul-Searcher | Support/Utility | Back row |
| Fallon | Skypirate | Ranged damage | Mid/Back row |
| Theia | Archelite Commander | Defense/Utility | Flexible |
3.2 Party Energy System
“Display Location”: Bottom right corner of screen
“Consumption”: Decreases through battles and time
“Penalty”: Below 25%, food rewards, equipment stats, and character stats decrease
“Restoration”: Speak to innkeepers to restore energy
4. Equipment & Crafting
4.1 Equipment Acquisition Methods
| Method | Description |
| Treasure Chests | Exploration rewards with finished equipment |
| Blacksmith Purchase | Buy finished items or recipes |
| Crafting | Gather materials to create items |
| Merchant Trading | Specific merchants sell rare equipment |
4.2 Crafting Priority
Important: Crafted equipment > Chest equipment
Upon reaching new areas, prioritize finding “hidden weapon recipes”
Collect Crystal Fruits (crafting materials)
On Nightmare difficulty, crafting is essential for progression
4.3 Item System
| Type | Limit | Useful Items |
| Battle Items | 3 types for protagonist, 2 for others | Health Potion, Mana Potion, Incendiary Bomb |
| Usage Limit | Maximum 3 items per battle | – |
4.4 Key Crafting Materials
Basic Materials:
Wood, Iron, Fabric, Silk, Leather Hide
Monster Hide, Shadowsilk, Crystal Silk
Celestium, Dark Blue Steel, Arkadian Steel
Astryan Alloy, Celestian Alloy
Monster Drops:
Dunnrir’s Bone, Dunnrir’s Antlers
Orokko Tail, Orokko Shell
Dorsal Tongue, Dorsal Fang
White Calcite, Shining Scale, Chitin
Morom Fluid, Morom Nacre
Red Widow Fang, Skittan Whisket
Tech/Mystical Materials:
Diluted Memory, Spirit Imprint
Dream Essence, Soul Imprint
Titanium Scrap, Titanium Alloy
Magic Stone, Obsidian, Mineroll
5. Crystal System
Acquisition: Loot drops, purchases
Binding: Crystals bind to **weapons**, not characters
Socket Slots: Each weapon has multiple crystal slots
Management: Press Tab → Select “Crystals”
Recommendation: Prioritize filling the largest red crystal slot
5.1 Crystal Types
| Color | Effect Type |
| Red | Attack bonuses |
| Yellow | Contains spells like Lightning Strike, Defense Breaker, Thunderift |
| Other | Varies by crystal type |
6. Main Story Walkthrough
Chapter 1: Finding Selene’s Master
Opening Tutorial
Starting Scene: Snowy landscape, follow yellow stone pillars
Enter Cave: Main quest triggers
Save Game: This game does not have auto-save
Key Battle: The Dreaded Guerren
Must defeat the boss before attacking minions
Post-battle: Selene learns spell
BOSS Battle: Corrupted Crocotta
| Aspect | Details |
| Accompanying Enemies | Two pups |
| Environmental Strategy | Pull enemies, occupy Healing Crystal |
| Resource Usage | Don’t conserve, use all potions |
| Positioning | Move sideways, don’t get pushed from crystal |
Chapter 2: Journey to Herelsor
Use spell to ignite two towers and open the gate
Restore Party Energy at the inn
Chapter 3: Rescuing Kaweh
Leave inn, defeat High-Tech Bandits
“Rescue Merchant”: Can purchase orange weapon (recommended)
Enter city, speak to soldier for passage
Find Myrna, trigger rescue quest
BOSS Battle: Great Orokko
“First Battle”: Deal enough damage to make it faint, then advance
“Second Battle”: Defeat completely, Kaweh officially joins
7. Side Quests
| Quest Name | Trigger Condition | Reward |
| The Closed Inn | Speak to innkeeper | Story progression |
| Crystal Hunter | Speak to Grant | Crystal-related rewards |
| Hunt – High-Tech Bandits | Specific NPC | Equipment/Gold |
| The Volunteer | Specific NPC | EXP/Items |
| The Last Ulric | Specific NPC | Rare equipment |
| Tough Love | Specific NPC | Story/Items |
| Military Outpost | Specific NPC | Equipment rewards |
8. Boss Battles
General Boss Strategies
“Watch for Charges”: Red ATB bar indicates charging – interrupt if possible
“Use Crystals”: Occupy Healing Crystal positions
“Positioning”: Mages in back row, warriors in front
“Item Usage”: Don’t hesitate to use items when needed
Nightmare Difficulty Tips
Prioritize crafting equipment
Level up if struggling
Try to complete boss 3-star objectives
Side quests are optional
Find all crystals early (use guides recommended)
Avoid defense-reducing food
Notable Bosses
Corrupted Crocotta
Two pups accompany
Use environment to your advantage
Don’t conserve resources
Great Orokko
Two-phase battle
First phase: Deal damage until faint
Second phase: Full defeat required
9. Tips & Strategies
9.1 Beginner Tips
“Equip Immediately”: Equip new gear and crystals after battles
“Save Often”: Use save points regularly
“Explore”: Gather resources and recipes
“Craft First”: Visit blacksmith when reaching new areas
9.2 Combat Tips
HP/MP restore automatically after battles
Rating affects rewards – finish battles quickly
Use terrain and environmental mechanics
Watch enemy charges and interrupt when possible
9.3 Resource Management
Prioritize crafting and recipe purchases
Don’t save items – use when needed
Keep Party Energy above 25%
9.4 Important Notes
⚠️ Known Issues:
Poor optimization, frame drops in cities
Occasional bugs present
English localization quality varies
Story was reduced from 8 to 6 chapters
10. Recommended For
Suitable For
JRPG enthusiasts
Players with high tolerance for technical issues
Fans of turn-based strategic combat
Not Suitable For
Players seeking polished experiences
Those who value localization quality
Players wanting complete story experience
