Your cadets will grow stronger as they gain experience and learn new abilities. Understanding how to manage their progression is key to building a powerful Class Zero.
Experience Points (EXP):
Cadets earn EXP by defeating enemies and completing missions. Accumulating enough EXP will cause them to level up, increasing their base stats like HP, MP, Strength, and Magic.
Ability Points (AP):
AP is earned alongside EXP and is used to learn and upgrade abilities. Each cadet has a unique set of active and passive abilities. Active abilities are combat skills, while passive abilities provide stat boosts or special effects.
- Learning Abilities: Navigate to the 'Abilities' section in the Main Menu. Select a cadet, then choose an ability to learn or upgrade. Higher-tier abilities require more AP.
- Magic: Magic spells are learned and upgraded separately. You'll find Magicite throughout the world, which allows you to learn new spells. Phantoma is then used to upgrade these spells, increasing their power, range, or reducing their MP cost.
- Weapon & Accessory Slots: Each cadet can equip one weapon and two accessories. Weapons directly impact attack power, while accessories provide various stat boosts, resistances, or special effects. Always equip the best gear available.
Consider specializing your cadets. For example, Ace might focus on ranged attacks and support magic, while Jack excels in close-quarters combat. regularly check the 'Cadets' and 'Abilities' menus to ensure your team is optimized for upcoming challenges.