Van

Learn how to effectively use Van's unique 'bit' mechanics in Lost Sphear. Discover his best skills for generating bits and dealing massive damage to bosses.

Alright, let's talk about Van! He's a pretty cool character in Lost Sphear, a bit of a mysterious stranger who joins your party. He's got this unique power that revolves around these things called 'bits' that he can summon during battle. Mastering them is key to making him super effective!

Basically, some of Van's skills are designed to generate these bits for him. Keep an eye out for skills like Target Ray, Accelerate, Grim End, and especially Energize. While the first three will only pop out one bit each, Energize is your best friend here because it generates a whopping four bits at once! Honestly, with Energize and the skill you get from Van's own sidequest, you can dish out so much damage that even the toughest bosses become a piece of cake.

Van's other abilities fall into two main camps: they either use up bits to do something, or they get stronger the more bits you have stockpiled. For the skills that actually use bits, Hermit is a standout. It uses a bit to inflict 'Parasite,' which is a nasty status ailment that can actually force an enemy to cancel their next attack or skill. Then there's Ignition, which buffs all allies with its power when you use two bits, and Epic Crack, which applies a debuff after you spend a single bit. Getting the hang of when to generate bits and when to spend them is where Van really shines!