Quartz are the magical crystals that power your characters' Arts and provide stat boosts in Trails in the Sky SC. Understanding the different types of Quartz and their effects is fundamental to effective character building.
- Basic Quartz: These are the most common types, providing specific elemental points and often a minor stat boost. Examples include:
- Tear (W): Increases EP and MP.
- Strength (F): Increases Attack.
- Defense (E): Increases Defense.
- Agility (Wi): Increases Speed.
- Void (N): Provides Null points, useful for balancing Orbment lines.
- HP Up (E): Increases maximum HP.
- EP Up (W): Increases maximum EP.
- Arts Quartz: These Quartz are specifically designed to unlock Arts. They provide significant points in a particular element. Examples include:
- is (F): Unlocks Fire Arts.
- Aqua (W): Unlocks Water Arts.
- Terra (E): Unlocks Earth Arts.
- Zephyr (Wi): Unlocks Wind Arts.
- Tempus (T): Unlocks Time Arts.
- Spatia (S): Unlocks Space Arts.
- Mirage (M): Unlocks Mirage Arts.
- Master Quartz: These are powerful, unique Quartz that often grant multiple benefits, including stat boosts, special abilities, and access to unique Arts or Crafts. They are typically obtained through quests or by defeating specific enemies.
- Status Effect Quartz: Some Quartz can grant resistance to or even inflict status effects.
The combination of Quartz you equip directly influences your character's capabilities in battle. Experiment with different combinations to find what works best for your party.